Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Dublin, Ireland
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Dublin, Ireland
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Cork: Ireland's second city - "Rebel Cork" dates back to the 7th century. Your Travel Director will show you the Grand Parade and South Mall, along with City Hall and the Opera House on an insightful orientation tour encompassing the development of the religious settlement of St. Finbarr, to Viking raiding and settlement, to the creation of the Norman city and Merchant Princes. You’ll love learning the tales and history of this port city and enjoy hearing the lilt of the Cork accent.
Ring of Kerry: Venture into a world of towering cliffs, lush lakelands, beaches, fields dotted with sheep, rocky coastline, remote villages and historical sites, as you journey the magical Ring of Kerry. This 111-mile circular route is the best place to admire Ireland's scenic beauty and truly one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
Cliffs of Moher: Towering cliffs and the dramatic sea, the Cliffs of Moher has inspired countless travellers. Visit the Exhibition Centre and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs that rise over 700 feet high. Gain insights from your Travel Director into the cliffs’ geology, history and the species that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies.
Galway: Fascinating stories and interesting locals take centre stage on your orientation of the historic heart of Galway. Visit the Lynch Memorial Window. Then make your way to the Church of St. Nicholas - the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square.
Killary Fjord: Glide through the glacial waters of Ireland’s only fjord, framed by the rugged peaks of Connemara and Mayo. As you cruise this 16-kilometre inlet, learn how ancient ice shaped the landscape and hear stories of coastal life past and present from your onboard guide. Keep watch for seals and sea birds along the shoreline.
Connemara: With a striking Victorian Walled Garden and turreted church, Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey is a sight to behold. Dig into the Abbey’s history, discovering how it was founded in 1920 for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I.
Connemara: With a striking Victorian Walled Garden and turreted church, Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey is a sight to behold. Dig into the Abbey’s history, discovering how it was founded in 1920 for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I.
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Accommodation
Camden Court, Dublin HotelThe Kingsley, Cork HotelAghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa, KillarneyRadisson Red Galway HotelAbbeyglen Castle, Clifden HotelHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Meals
Dinner (x6)Breakfast (x9)Dublin: Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner, an opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers.
Transport
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Guide
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
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Choose between two carefully selected activitiesBlarney: Your up close and personal encounter with the lush gardens of the Blarney Castle estate is brought to life on a guided tour with a senior gardener. On your stroll enhanced by your expert’s insights, learn about the arboretum’s rare trees, mystical Druid rock formations and the Bog Garden boasting three 600-year-old yew trees.Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone, the famous stone of eloquence, are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Killarney: Choose from a fine selection of local restaurants on your Dine-Around evening.Dublin: Celebrate a memorable journey in Ireland on your final night out in Dublin - hub of food and drink culture including the Guinness factory. In 1759, Arthur Guinness signed a 9, 000-year lease on St James Gate Brewery. After your final night out in Dublin, Guinness will be awaiting your return to the Emerald Isle.Blarney: Your up close and personal encounter with the lush gardens of the Blarney Castle estate is brought to life on a guided tour with a senior gardener. On your stroll enhanced by your expert’s insights, learn about the arboretum’s rare trees, mystical Druid rock formations and the Bog Garden boasting three 600-year-old yew trees.Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone, the famous stone of eloquence, are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone.Dublin: History and famous figures. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is one of the few buildings left from medieval Dublin. It is also on this site where St. Patrick reputedly baptized the local Celtic chieftains in the 5th century. The cathedral was later built between 1191 and 1270 and has come to be famous for its choir, also Ireland’s oldest. The cathedral’s burial site of author Jonathan Swift is one of approximately 700 burials on the site.Kildare: Horse racing is key part of Irish culture; and you'll gain a rare insight into it on your visit to the Irish National Stud. Set in Kildare at the breeding ground of champions and the birthplace of legends, explore the foaling unit, museum and the stallions that continue to make racing history. As the only stud farm in Ireland open to the public, learn the insights of horse-racing at a site whose former visitors include queens and presidents.Wicklow: Stroll through the manicured formal gardens and terraces, passing the striking statues, lakes and secret hollows of Powerscourt Gardens. Savor taking in the wonder of nature curated by world-class gardeners. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Discover Ireland’s legendary landscapes and enduring traditions on this 10-day journey through the country’s most celebrated regions. From Georgian squares in Dublin to the windswept shores of Connemara, experience ancient sites, historic estates and vibrant cities. Walk along the Cliffs of Moher, travel the Ring of Kerry and enjoy an enriching MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Powerscourt Gardens. Visit Kylemore Abbey, cruise Lough Corrib and explore monastic ruins, film locations and castles that tell Ireland’s layered story.
day 1 - Hello Dublin
Meet your Travel Director and fellow guests before setting out with your Local Expert for a city tour that reveals the layers of Dublins past. Trace the capitals transformation from Viking settlement to Georgian grandeur, stopping at St. Patricks Cathedralestablished in 1191 on a site long associated with Irelands patron saint. Here, youll learn how the cathedral became a national religious symbol and the former seat of Jonathan Swift. This evening, gather for dinner to toast the start of your journey and sample Dublins celebrated hospitality.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Dublin
Accommodation:Camden Court, Dublin
day 2 - Discover Diverse Dublin Relaxed Start
This morning, visit the estate of Powerscourt, where you'll take part in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience that supports the restoration of Irelands natural heritage. With its formal terraces, Japanese gardens and a backdrop of the Great Sugar Loaf Mountain, Powerscourt has been voted one of the worlds top ten gardens by National Geographic. Learn how ongoing conservation efforts are helping to preserve its biodiversity and historic landscape for future generations. Return to Dublin with the afternoon free to explore. You might choose to visit the National Museum, browse the galleries of the Hugh Lane or enjoy a pint at the Guinness Storehouse. Or, join an Optional Experience of food and fun at a Dublin Dinner and Cabaret.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Dublin
Accommodation:Camden Court, Dublin
day 3 - Admire County Kildare and on to Cork
Visit the Irish National Stud to discover Irelands celebrated role in thoroughbred breeding and see retired champions grazing the paddocks. In Cork, your Travel Director introduces the citys independent spirit, from the 18th-century English Market brimming with local produce to Georgian avenues and the colourful quays of the River Lee. With your evening at leisure, opt for an Optional Experience of traditional Irish entertainment, featuring local musicians and a hearty pub dinner, an authentic taste of Corks vibrant music scene.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Dublin, Kildare, Cork
Accommodation:The Kingsley, Cork
day 4 - Journey to Blarney and on to Killarney
Today's Insight Choice gets you up close and personal to one of the icons of Ireland, Blarney Castle, the Witch's Kitchen and Wishing Steps gardens and, of course, the famous stonesaid to bestow the 'gift of the gab' upon whoever kisses it. Or, go beyond the castle and dont miss the chance to amble the 1,500-acre grounds. After your visit to the stone or stroll through the grounds, head west to Killarney. Tonights Dine-Around invites you to enjoy your pick of Irish specialities. Then finish your day with an Optional Experience of traditional Irish song, music, and dance.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Cork, Blarney, Killarney
Accommodation:Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa, Killarney
day 5 - A Day on the Ring of Kerry Relaxed Start
Famous for its 'forty shades of green,' the Ring of Kerry has inspired writers and poets for centuries. Drink in the beauty of the coastal drive lined with beaches, colourful seaside villages and views of the Atlantic Ocean. Youll be astounded by even more icons of Ireland as you venture inland to a mountainous region dotted with lakes and green woodlands. Enhance your discovery over an Optional Experience Jaunting Cart Ride through Bourn Vincent National Park. Upon arrival back in Killarney, end your day with a decadent three-course dinner infused with Irish flavours.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Killarney
Accommodation:Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa, Killarney
day 6 - Onwards to the Cliffs of Moher
Begin the day with a ferry crossing of the Shannon Estuary before arriving at the towering Cliffs of Moher. Perched at 700 feet, take in views of the Clare Coast and the pounding Atlantic, where colonies of puffins make their homes. The area is home to Guillemot and Razorbills, Peregrine Falcon, Kittiwake and Fulmar as well as endangered bird species including Choughs. Full of fascinating insights, make your way through the rocky landscape of the Burren to Galway Bay.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Killarney, Cliffs of Moher, Galway
Accommodation:Radisson Red Galway
day 7 - Galway
Irelands cultural center and festival capital, Galway hosts 122 festivals per year. One might say the citys artistic side is reflected in actor Peter OToole, who had a strong connection with Galway. OToole claimed that he was born in Galway before being taken to England as a baby and built a house outside Clifden in the county. Youll feel Galways fun, bohemian vibe come to life over an orientation tour. Your Travel Director introduces you to the sights including Eyre Square, dedicated to the late US President John F. Kennedy. With the rest of the day at leisure, continue to explore this bustling port city on your own or join an optional trip across to Aran Islands.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Galway
Accommodation:Radisson Red Galway
day 8 - Kylemore Abbey
Leave Galway behind and journey into the wild beauty of Connemara, where mountain passes and stone-walled fields lead to the Atlantic coast. Embark on a scenic cruise along Killary Fjord, Irelands only fjord, stretching 16 kilometres between the peaks of Connemara and Mayo. Learn how glacial forces shaped this dramatic inlet and keep an eye out for seals and sea birds. Continue to Kylemore Abbey, a Neo-Gothic estate set against a tranquil lake. Walk through its Victorian walled garden and learn the story of the Benedictine nuns who still reside here. Traverse the remote valleys and boglands of Connemara en route to Clifden, where youll enjoy a traditional dinner and overnight stay at Abbeyglen Castle, a 19th-century manor offering views over the bay.
Journey east to Athlone, a strategic crossing on the River Shannon since medieval times. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the townperhaps step inside Athlone Castle, which dates to the 13th century, or visit Seans Bar, reputedly Irelands oldest pub with origins as early as AD 900. Alternatively, join an Optional Experience and cruise the Shannon in a Viking-style boat, learning about the towns riverfront history. Later, return to Dublin for your final evening. Youll have time for some last-minute shopping on Grafton Street or one final Guinness in a traditional pub, before gathering with your fellow travellers for a memorable dinner to reflect on your journey through Ireland.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Clifden, Dublin
Accommodation:Camden Court, Dublin
day 10 - Journey Home
As the curtain falls on a memorable journey with new friends, say a fondsln go fill to Dublin and the 'Emerald Isle'.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Dublin
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
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It was literally a castle! The grounds were beautiful. The castle had a the modern technology and yet maintained the original feel of a castle. The staff we attentive and the food was beyond anything you could imagine. Overall, it was an amazing experience.
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Robert T.Verified Traveler
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The cities and the sites visited offered a good variety of life in Ireland. Having a couple days spent in the same area was appreciated. Because of this, we didn’t have to change hotels every day. Guided tours along with time to explore on our own was a good mix. We covered a lot of ground, but we were not overwhelmed or exhausted at the end of each day.
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Loved everything we did.
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David J.Verified Traveler
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Most of the hotels were outstanding. We stayed in 2- 5 star hotels and they were amazing.
