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Dublin: Embark on a Dublin city tour taking in the highlights and hidden gems of this vibrant city. You’ll see the Customs House on the River Liffey, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
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.
Dublin: Visit the Guinness Storehouse to see how the world’s most famous stout is created, then enjoy the distinctive taste of a perfectly chilled pint of Guinness.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The smaller group was great and our driver, Paul, and tour guide Colette Dennison, were consummate professionals. I swear that Colette has swallowed a couple of encyclopedias as she was so knowledgeable and added greatly to our experience on this tour. We did have issues with the original coach, even though it was brand new, where we were stranded on the side of the road, but both Paul and Colette were amazing and were on it. We did have 4 different coaches on this tour, but it never prevented us from getting from point A to B because of the hard work that Paul and Colette did to ensure that our tour was not negatively impacted. They were honestly the absolute best and would honestly want to travel with them again on another tour. Things we enjoyed on the trip: the hotels were absolutely amazing, the highlights were perfect for a quick whirlwind of a trip around Ireland, the food was wonderful and the excursions were fun. The 2 nights at Ashford Castle and doing the Hawk Walk were the highlight for us on this tour. We also enjoyed Kate Kearney dinner with the group. Things that could be improved upon. This tour needed bookends; meaning, it was missing a first day kick off to meet everyone. A simple cocktail hour at a cool venue (perhaps have wine at Trinity College or something unique) to really 'kick off' this amazing tour to "set the stage" for this premium trip where it would give us an opportunity to move around, meet and greet folks, and have an idea who we'd be with versus just starting a walking tour. It could be optional but alot of people did arrive a day or two before, so it would be highly attended I'm sure. It also felt very deflated at the end. There was no closing dinner in Dublin when we returned. It felt very much like, 'this is it' no farewell, no opportunity to say goodbyes, nothing. Just drop off at the hotel. Things that were not bad but maybe leave off or restructure would be the Moments that Matter Seaweed Foraging. The guide was very sweet and knowledgable, but because this is a fast trip, it felt forced and I don't think many people wanted to do this excursion. That time could have been better spent getting to Killarney and enjoying the Great Southern Killarney a little longer. Also, eliminate ANY excursions while at Ashford Castle. For example Kylemore Abbey, no one wanted to leave Ashford Castle, but felt that we were missing out on seeing something great. Recommendation, we were fortunate because our travel agent and friends who went on this exact trip in April told us to contact Ashford Castle and schedule our desired activities we were able to get our Falcon Walk secured. However, there were folks who were not able to get activities confirmed because it was busy season. I'm sure that was a let down for these folks. So, perhaps have Brendan notify travelers early that activities at Ashford Castle need to be scheduled 4-6 weeks prior to the trip.
Embrace the spirit of Ireland on this Small Group Tour where each stop steals your heart and moves your soul. From the heights of the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin to the towering Cliffs of Moher, bustling cities to charming towns, you’ll encounter heritage-rich experiences waiting at every stop. Explore vibrant cities, kiss the Blarney Stone (if you wish!) and explore legendary landscapes with local guides, all topped off with an unforgettable stay at the sparkling jewel that is Ashford Castle.
Begin your Irish journey by exploring Dublin on a private walking tour through the heart of the citys history, exploring areas beyond the most-often traveled streets to learn its secrets. Next, visit the Little Museum of Dublin for a guided tour of this unique, Georgian-era building filled with curated artifacts, art and other items, all donated by the people of Dublin to tell the deeply personal and personable story of the city. This evening youll join your fellow travelers for dinner at your hotel.
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