Tauck's week-long Ireland travel adventure includes some of the Emerald Isle's most notable places, from sophisticated cities to small towns throughout the quintessential Irish countryside. Attend an "Irish House Party" in Georgian Dublin, featuring traditional Irish music, dance and dinner.
Stay at a castle, a manor house, and a luxury hotel in the heart of Dublin. Attend a private recital at a cathedral in Cork.
Explore the ruins of 6th-century Glendalough with a local guide, and see the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle and the Book of Kells; enjoy multiple-night stays in one of Ireland's finest castle hotels (Dromoland Castle), a country manor (Hayfield Manor Hotel) and a Dublin landmark (The Westbury Hotel). A week in Ireland is... a week well spent!
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Tour Start Dates 2012
Tours are filling quickly, so don't wait to book a tour!
May 6, May 13, May 20, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 22, July 29, August 12, August 19, September 2, September 9, September 14, September 16, September 23, September 30, October 14
Dates in blue indicate a Small Group Departure averaging 24 Tauck guests, specially priced from $4,190 per person double; inquire at time of booking.
Day 1: Arrive Shannon
Tour begins: 6:30 PM at Dromoland Castle. A transfer is included from Shannon Airport to Dromoland Castle, your royal home for two nights. The enchantment begins this evening with a welcome cocktail reception and dinner in the castle.
Overnight at Dromoland Castle
Day 2: Cliffs of Moher
Drive today through The Burren, an eerie landscape of limestone outcrops, to the Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs, over five miles long, and towering up to 660 feet, reign unrivaled over the Atlantic Ocean coastline, offering amazing views. Sample a taste of country life during lunch in Burren and return to Dromoland Castle, where the rest of day is at leisure.
Overnight at Dromoland Castle
Day 3: Kenmare and County Cork
It’s on to County Cork today for a two-night stay in an elegant manor house hotel and an in-depth discovery of all things Irish. En route, you’ll stop in Kenmare and enjoy a breathtaking drive over the Caha Pass connecting the Ring of Kerry and the Beara Peninsula. Dine at the hotel tonight.
Overnight at Hayfield Manor Hotel
Day 4: A Bit of Blarney, Kinsale and Cork
Blarney Castle, reputed to bestow the Gift of Gab on hearty souls who climb its ramparts to kiss a magical stone, is the first stop on today’s itinerary. Visit historic Charles Fort, one of the finest examples of a 17th-century fortification in Ireland, and then spend some time in the lovely harborside village of Kinsale. End the day in Cork, where this evening you’re invited to a private recital at St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral before dinner at Hayfield Manor.
Overnight at Hayfield Manor Hotel
Day 5: Waterford, Then a Train to Dublin
Waterford Crystal has long enjoyed a privileged reputation as among the finest glassware in the world – see how it is crafted on a visual journey of over 220 years of glass making at the new Waterford Crystal center. Then it’s all aboard a train bound for Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. Tonight, enjoy one of Ireland’s enduring traditions during The Irish House Party, a fun-filled evening that includes dinner, Irish music and dancing at the historic Merchants Arch Building.
Overnight at The Westbury Hotel
Day 6: A Little Dublin Hospitality
Experience an in-depth introduction to Dublin on a sightseeing tour that includes lively O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and beautiful parks. We’ll take you inside Trinity College Library to see the 8th-century Book of Kells, before giving you the opportunity to enjoy the city as you wish. Wander among the stylish shops of Grafton Street, stroll along the River Liffey or St. Stephen’s Green, or experience the grandeur of Merrion Square. Dinner is on your own tonight; Dublin restaurants, and Irish cuisine, have earned high marks on the European culinary scene; there are a lot of restaurants to choose from close to your hotel.
Overnight at The Westbury Hotel
Day 7: Spend the Day in Wicklow and Dublin
Travel outside of Dublin into the hills of Wicklow to the ancient monastic settlement of Glendalough via Tauck’s scenic Yellow Roads. Most of the ruins and sites date from the 10th century and are remarkably preserved; see some of the most significant ones on a guided tour. Return to Dublin midday for time at leisure. Join us tonight for a farewell dinner.
Overnight at The Westbury Hotel
Day 8: Journey Home
We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home as Tauck's one-week Ireland travel days end. Tour ends: Dublin. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Westbury Hotel to Dublin Airport; allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in.
Included in the Tour Price
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
- All breakfasts
- Lunch on Day 2 and Day 5
- Dinner on Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7
- Tauck Director – A Week in Ireland is conducted by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the tour. Your Tauck Director is a professional, fully trained employee of Tauck.
- Gratuities Included – All customary gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff and local guides are included
Not Included in the Tour Price
- Transportation to the starting point of the tour and from the tour ending point
- Hotel rooms before and after the tour
- Tauck director and local drivers gratuities
