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Tour of the Emerald Isle, Ireland
Overview
Explore the breath taking Scenery of Ireland
The tour will take you on the most fantastic journey of Ireland where you will experience some of Ireland’s most notable scenery and landmarks. You will learn about the heritage good and bad, soak in the authentic and joyful hospitality that Ireland is known for.
You will enjoy traditional Irish activities such as Sheep dog trial demonstrations, Falconry and taste the countries culinary delights.
We will stay in some of the most luxurious and charismatic hotels during this truly wonderful stay in this Emerald Isle.
Highlights
Trip highlights
- Absorb the beautiful lush scenery
- Discover some of Ireland's most iconic landmarks and towns
- Have a guided tour of Belfast, Galway & Dublin
- Eat at one of Ireland's most traditional pubs
- Enjoy activities such as Sheepdog Trials Demonstrations, Falconry & Taste with tour of the Guinness factory
Inclusions
What's included
- Local pickup or Airport pickup
- Seven nights of luxury 5* accommodation
- Breakfast
- Tours, activities, some lunches and dinner
- Luxury transport throughout with driver
- Extensive Customer Support
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The Hotels
We have handpicked a selection of Ireland’s most desirable hotels that offer both charm & elegance.
The selected hotels & rooms...
We have selected some beautiful rooms at the chosen hotels from Large Doubles through to Spacious Suites.
Culloden Estate Hotel, Belfast
Set in the most enviable location, this hotel offers high quality appointed rooms with far reaching views over Belfast Lough.
The room we have proposed is the Estate Room that has all the modern amenities you would expect with views out on to the water.
Room Size; 55msq2 Ensuite bathroom
The Spa
The hotel benefits from the state of the art Spa that features heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room.
There is a gym too if you feell like working out!
Spa opening times: Monday – Friday 6.30am – 9pm | Saturday – Sunday 8am – 8.30pm
Lough Eske Hotel, Donegal
The room selected for our stay at the Lough Eske is the Donegal suite, spacious, grand in their fittings they are perfect for relaxing in after a day of exploration.
Showcasing local touches, they featuring a handmade Magee Tweed wall, Owen O’Reilly’s photography of the local area including Lough Eske, artwork featuring scenery from around the county along with bespoke pottery and glassware created by local craftsmanship.
Cedars Restaurant
A elegant restaurant located in the hotel, it offers beautiful views out on to the castle gardens and the surrounding woodland. Culinary focus is on local produce from Donegal and the wild atlantic ocean.
Ashford Castle, County Mayo
One of Ireland’s most iconic hotels, originally the home of the Guinness family, it sits in a magical setting on beautiful Lough Corrib.
The Junior Statesman room has been selected for the stay. This is a highly decorative and regal room that offers a traditional style with magnificent views out.
Dining at Ashford Castle
There are a selection of quality restaurants at Ashford Castle, from fine dining in the George V Dining Room through to more of a casual persuasion at their Dungeon restaurant, you are assured of an excellent meal.
Adare Manor, County Limerick
A sumptuous hotel on the banks of the River Maigue, it is renowned for it’s luxury offering, a true testament to it being voted the number 1 resort in the world.
It simply has it all, grandeur on a magnificent scale, elegance, character, tradition with a feast of wonderful amenities.
The room selected for the 2 nights, is very special, the signature suite. The suite is highly impressive with elegant Georgian inspired furniture, historical tapestry wall hangings and panoramic views out on to the formal French Gardens. You can sit and relax in your own private lounge to regale about the day’s exploration.
It comes complete with your personal butler, who is available to serve your requests.
Dining & Facilities
Dining at Adare Manor is of the highest quality. For a more casual experience there is their Carriage House. For a more unique and sophisticated experience you can dine at their Michelin Starred Oak House restaurant.
There are a fantastic array of facilities on offer with their wellness spa, gym and iconic golf course.
Marlfield House Hotel, Wexford
A true quintessential hotel that has real country appeal located in the idyllic County Wexford. A luxurious boutique hotel that features in the good hotel guide, the rooms are adorned with unique antiques and paintings. The atmosphere is refined but comfortable leading to a very lovely stay.
The room we have selected is the State Room that features a four poster bed, a separate dressing room and the large marble bathroom with double sinks, free standing bath, and separate shower overlook the lake and woodland. A beautiful, full of tradition room.
Dining
Marlfield House hotel has two restaurants; The Duck that most recently has been awarded the Gold Medal Award Winner of Ireland’s Hotel Casual Dining Experience. This restaurant is set in the quaint courtyard rooms surrounded by the kitchen garden. The menu is very relaxed with a less rich persuasion.
The other is the more formal Conservatory restaurant, ‘chefs prepare dishes using classical techniques, respect to the Mediterranean and an abundance of produce from the kitchen garden and meat and fish from the surrounded area.’
Merrion hotel, Dublin
A very elegant Georgian hotel located in the heart of Dublin, renowned for it’s impeccable service and attention to detail.
The room selected is the Superior King that offers beautiful views overlooking the landscaped 18th century style Gardens.
Day 1
Arrival & Dinner
Afterwards we will venture on to the very informative and immersive Titanic experience. Here you will learn of the tragedy, see the immersive exhibits, artefacts and full scale reconstructions of HMS Titanic. There will be time for lunch before we journey on.
We will head West towards Donegal with a penultimate stop at the Scottish poet's Seamus Heaney homeplace where you discover how his formative years shaped his life and works. You can view his life's works through the library of books on display. This evening we will Check in to the Lough Eske Castle hotel for the night.
Day 2
Belfast, Titanic experience & Seamus Heaney
Day3
Fairy Bridge, Sheepdog demonstrations & Westport
Next up will be a highly fun activity of Sheepdog demonstrations where you will immerse yourself in a bygone time to Old Ireland and to a life of sheep farming. You will see a private demonstration of the handler and dogs perform their skills in herding the flock, showcasing the harmony between man, dog and nature.
Our journey will continue on to Westport where you will have time to explore this captivating town. With it's colourful planting, stone bridges and river that runs through it is delight to walk through. There are traditional independent shops, lovely places for something to eat and a great atmosphere to match. The night will be spent at Ashford Manor.
This morning we will begin with meeting our tour guide who will take us on a highly informative tour of the charming village of An Spideal; Spiddal that is primarily known for it’s connection to the Irish language and culture with the village’s signage & language being used frequently. Here you will discover it’s Irish native charm, see the craft village that shows crafters in their workshops creating authentic, traditional and one-of-a-kind pieces of craft & art.
We will then head along the coast to our lunch venue, the very atmospheric Gus O’Connor’s Pub, Doolin for a lunch. Here you can dine on one of the many hearty culinary Irish delights on offer such as their famous Beef & Guinness Stew.
The day will then continue on to one of Ireland’s most stunning landscapes the Cliffs of Moher. Admire their dramatic scenery with the cliffs rising dramatically to heights of 700 feet above the ocean. You can wander along the paved pathways and view the famous cliffs from Europe’s western frontier. On a clear day you can see spectacular vistas of the Aran Islands, The Twelve Bens and Maum Turk Mountains & the Dingle Peninsula.
Wildlife is abundant with colonies of seabirds congregating on the cliffs.
We will journey on to our hotel for the next 2 nights – Adare Manor
Day 4
Tour of Spiddal, lunch & Cliffs of Moher
Day 5
Ballypeg Priory & Tour of Kinsale
Today we will head South, our first arrival point will be the ruins of the Ballypeg Priory. The site dates back to 1229 and was founded by Phillip de Barry a member of the Norman de Barry family. It was originally built as an Augustinian Priory and was one of two substantial monasteries in County Cork indicating its regional importance.
In 1750 the priory was largely in ruins and remains as seen as it is today.
The afternoon will take us to the very unique town of Kinsale, situated at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way. We will take lunch on arrival before our afternoon tour begins. Our tour guide will meet us and will take you on fascinating tour to see the colourful buildings and magnificent streetscapes whilst learning the history associated with this energetic town.
Today you will can enjoy Adare Manor, one of the Worlds finest resorts. Utilise the world class facilities and have a go at one of the many activities on offer; Falconry, Gun Dog Trials, Golf, Fishing, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Horse Riding, Wine and Whiskey Tasting and more.
In the latter part of the afternoon we will Check out and head on to Swiss Cottage, an idyllic fantasy of country life, built in the early 1800s. It is believed to be designed by the world famous Regency architect John Nash.
Venturing on, we will head to our next hotel, the quaint Marlfield House hotel for the night.
Day 6
Enjoy the wonderful Adare Manor
DAY 7
Dublin
We will head north to Dublin where we will meet our tour guide. They will take us on a walking tour to see the historic sights such as Trinity College & The Book of Kells, Dublin Castle and more. There will be time for lunch before we commence our tour of the famous Guinness Storehouse, the brewers of the most iconic stout in the world!
The final night will be spent at the Merrion hotel.
Depart
Day 8
What we offer...
An Exceptional Experience
Our priority is to ensure you have an exceptional time on our tours. We put great emphasis on meticulous planning, offering customer support to the highest standard and the use of our top rate suppliers to facilitate this experience.
Fantastic Customer Support
We really care about our customers experience and are here to ensure that everything runs as efficiently as it should. We make ourselves available so you can contact us for support.
Financial Protection
We offer complete financial protection to give you peace of mind. All payments are made through a Travel Trust that is compliance with the UK travel regulations 2018 in the unlikely event of our financial failure or suppliers failure. Please read our website information regarding this.
Expertise
We have been operating in the leisure industry for a considerable time and have become very experienced in operating tours. We put significant research into every one of our tours, liase and vet our suppliers to ensure that we deliver an exceptional experience for you.
The Vehicles
From a Mercedes Vito MPV for 2 to 4 passengers upto a Mercedes Mini Coach for upto 8 passengers with large luggage requirements
Some Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a very convenient service, we will provide a chauffeur driven vehicle to collect you from the airport or pickup point of your choosing.
Everything included in the tour is listed above under What’s included. Each tour is different but Luxury transport throughout, breakfast & accommodation is always included, so are the days out and activities that we mention for each tour. Lunch or Dinner mentioned will be included in this section but other Lunch & Dinner is not included.
At first, if you are interested in one of our tours, is speak to our team. Check that you are happy with the tour and would like to proceed. We will look to take a small deposit and then the remainder will be due a little closer to the date of the tour. All payments will be done through invoice with Debit/ Credit card & BACS available.
No, this is a private tour just for yourselves.
Yes we take financial protection very seriously and we want you to feel at ease. We use an external travel trust for all the booking payments. This is operated by external trustees who operate this on our behalf. It is totally separate from our company and we have no access to it. Full details are provided here or please contact us for further information.
We provide a luxury vehicle with a chauffeur that will take you on the tour throughout. The vehicle is luxury, highly comfortable with plenty of room. It will have all the modern features you would expect.
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