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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 8 days
tour type Group
age requirement 5-95 yrs
max group size 48
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-22545
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Dublin, Ireland
Ends Dublin, Ireland

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Westport: Enjoy a traditional Be My Guest High Tea hosted in the Drawing Room of a stately 18th-century home near the charming town of Westport.
Connemara: Visit the Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory and witness master craftsmen bring these intricate crystal designs to life.
Kildare: Admire Ireland's finest thoroughbreds at the Irish National Stud Farm.
Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings.
Kylemore Abbey amp; Victorian Walled Garden: Visit the turreted Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey. This monastery was founded in 1920 for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I.
Lahinch: Help preserve the Cliffs of Moher for generations to come and learn about its extraordinary geology, history and the species that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies.
Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
Torc Waterfall: Visit the Torc Waterfall with a Local Specialist.
Cashel: View the ruins of the Rock of Cashel with a Local Specialist.
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Starting and ending in Dublin, the trip "Castles And Manors" is a guided local culture trip that takes 8 days. You will be traveling through County Roscommon, Strokestown, Cashel and 8 other destinations in Ireland and England. "Castles And Manors" is a group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

This grand Ireland castle trip is fit for royalty, including lavish stays in the homes of Irish nobility. You’ll travel to Kildare and learn all about the racehorses of Ireland, visit the Ring of Kerry and watch how delicate crystal is carved in Connemara.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Welcome to Dublin
Day 2: Journey to Galway and on to Ashford Castle Stays With Stories
Day 3: Admire the Elegant Westport House and Abbeyglen Castle Connect with Locals Stays With Stories
Day 4: A Day Exploring Stunning Connemara
Day 5: Onwards to the Cliffs of Moher and Killarney Dive Into Culture Make Travel Matter Stays With Stories
Day 6: A Day on the Ring of Kerry
Day 7: Discover Cashel and Return to Dublin Dive Into Culture
Day 8: Journey Home

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Meals

4 Dinner (D)
7 Breakfast (B)
1 Lunch (L)

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Ferry across the Shannon estuary

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Others

All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Optional Experiences and free time

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Dublin are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Castles and Manors tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Castles and Manors tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit of 200 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Castles and Manors tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Castles and Manors tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

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Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure Children aged 17 years and under must present either a negative COVID-19 test, proof of recovery or proof of full vaccination.

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