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Fantastic trip director and bus driver, Karin Reum and Noel. They made the trip a total experience with laughter, merriment, and compassion along our journey. Great itinerary, hotels, staff at the hotels and restaurants were extraordinary, and side excursions were great fun. I worked in the incentive travel industry for 30 years and I have to say this group was the best of the best. They really cared about our well being and always over delivered with little surprises to go above and beyond. The motor coach was awesome too! Exceeded my expectations!!
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5 days ago
8 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
Dublin: With a Local Expert leading the way, discover Custom House and travel along the River Liffey. You’ll stop by at the Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral and even St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Cashel: See the Rock of Cashel where St. Patrick preached.
Killarney: Take a gentle orientation through Killarney as your Travel Director brings the town’s history to life. Streets lined with shopfronts, church spires and the curve of the surrounding mountains help you place the stories being shared.
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.
Shannon: Cross the Shannon Estuary by ferry, passing sites linked to smuggling and 19th-century emigration.
Galway: Visit the stunning cathedral of the City of Tribes. Admire its Renaissance style dome and unique rose-shaped window.
Kylemore: 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.
Cong: Enjoy time as you wish to explore this delightful, quintessential Irish village, used as the location for 1952 film, 'The Quiet Man.' See the statue of the lead characters played by John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, and the ruins of the Medieval Cong Abbey.
Galway: Visit the stunning cathedral of the City of Tribes. Admire its Renaissance style dome and unique rose-shaped window.
Kylemore: 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.
Cong: Enjoy time as you wish to explore this delightful, quintessential Irish village, used as the location for 1952 film, 'The Quiet Man.' See the statue of the lead characters played by John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, and the ruins of the Medieval Cong Abbey.
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Suzann K.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Our guide, Ann and driver, Sean were excellent in telling us about the sights, history, geography of places, and anecdotes and wisdom and experience they had as well.
One day was too long- re the Ring of Kerry and exhausted when we reached the end of the day. Remove the seaweed experience- was not interesting for me and could have used that time as free time for us. Remove the Gresham Hotel in Dublin- it was cheap furniture, concrete/plastic floor like a jail cell, no personality and chaos when we got there. Different floors was chaos. Can't find our room. Only the lobby was lovely but that's it. Big disappointment. No history of what it used to be in the 50's. The young staff have no clue about history and excellence in decor or customer service. I'd never use that hotel. Need charm, smaller hotel like the Connemara Coast Hotel and the Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa. Personal and attentive to us always. The Ashford Castle was beyond my expectations in every regard. Could have spent another half day there instead of leaving the next morning for Dublin. The bedroom, dining and interior was fit for a king or royalty. We were treated with dignity and respect. Always. I would love to go back someday. And for sure Ireland. They are way ahead of Canada in terms of saving energy and using separate panels to shut off and turn on areas of light, blinds and heating a marble floor. Wow. The ultimate in luxury. The turn down service at night was very beautiful with chocolates, slippers and room cleaned up from when we arrived. The towel rack and soaps and luxury in towels, etc was over the top. An orchid in my room. I loved the colour scheme in my room - blue and beige and silk on the walls. Ashford has kept its history and luxury and is one of the best in the world.
The bagpipes and person in a kilt and costume over the draw bridge was a memory to last forever.
There is nothing that was overlooked. Thank you for this amazing trip definitely echoes of elegance.
The Cliffs of Moher was also the best as I first saw them in the Movie- "Irish Wish" last year. That was my inspiration to go see them. The Kylemore Abbey and grounds were unforgettable and beautiful. It poured for a little while but the gardens I enjoyed and the tea house to grab something to eat.
People who arrive late and hold up a bus should know better. IT is selfish and not acceptable. Think about others. Respect.
I have worked in the hospitality industry many decades ago and know what is excellence and what is not. This tour was exceptional in every regard except the areas I mentioned could be changed for sure in the future.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
Nice travels but to much time spent in the bus compared to the time spent seeing the sights. West Ireland is somewhat desolate compared to the south and east. Would have liked to have seen more of the north. All in all a great time and well done
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Carolyn S.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Wonderful trip- lots of interesting stops and what I had hoped for.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Great trip and covered a lot. Wished could have had more time in Galway and a map of each City we stopped in so we knew exactly where to go and what to buy. Great tour director. Glad we added on an extra day to see the Guinness and Jameson Distillery or we would have missed out. Could have passed in the seaweed farm. But it was on the way
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
3 generations group, 7 to 73 ages, comfortable coach, plenty of stops, photo and history visits plentiful, expert tours X 2, very knowledgeable tour director and safety first driver.
What's Included
Accommodation
Clayton Burlington Road, Dublin HotelKillarney Plaza Hotel and SpaConnemara Coast, Galway HotelThe Lodge at Ashford Castle, Cong HotelHilton Hotel
Meals
Dinner (x4)Breakfast (x7)
Transport
Travel by coach
Guide
Experienced Driver Guide
What's Excluded
Itinerary
Experience the Wild Atlantic Way and journey from Galway to Killarney on this once-in-a-lifetime tour of Ireland. Trace a landscape shaped by myth and geology—home to Europe’s longest defined coastal route and the staggering Cliffs of Moher, rising 214 m (702 ft) above sea level. Discover Galway’s vibrant streets, Killarney’s musical heritage and the storybook beauty of Kylemore Abbey, a neo-Gothic masterpiece built in 1868. From the quiet scholarship of Trinity College with its 9th-century Book of Kells, to the raw beauty of Connemara, this is Ireland at its most authentic and intriguing.
day 1In Dublins Fair city
Start your exploration of Dublin with an orientation tour with a Local Expert that brings to life Dublins architectural treasures and history, stretching back more than 1,000 years. Travel along the River Liffey, see Custom House, Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Visit the 9th century Book of Kells and enjoy a walk through the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College. Back at your hotel, join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner and the opportunity to mingle and get to know your fellow travelers over a pleasant evening.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Dublin
Accommodation
Clayton Burlington Road, Dublin
day 2Cashel and Blarney, heading for Killarney
day 3Ring of Kerry Experience
day 4The Cliffs of Moher and on to Galway
day 5Captivating Connemara
day 6Exploring Historic Cong
day 7Across the Emerald Isle to Dublin
day 8Depart Dublin
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