5-STAR IRISH CASTLE
& COUNTRY HOUSE TOUR Call Warren Tours at 1-888-833-7089 Day 1: Depart the U.S. for Ireland.
Day 2: Failte! Welcome to Dublin's Fair City Arrive Dublin Airport and transfer on your own to The Merrion for a 2-night stay. Comprising four Georgian mansions just steps from St. Stephen's Green, The Merrion has set new standards in Ireland for deluxe accommodation, featuring priceless artworks, a Michelin-rated restaurant, and the finest example of 5-star Irish service. After some rest, take a look around Dublin City. Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin's oldest Christian site, dating back to the time of St. Patrick. See the Book of Kells in Trinity College. In the evening have dinner at The Shelbourne and later perhaps enjoy a welcome pint at one of the many pubs, wine bars, or nightclubs. Overnight: The Merrion,
Dublin
Day 3: The Pulse of Ireland Discover more of Dublin today. Go to Smithfield and visit Ceol - the Irish Traditional Music Centre, an interactive museum dedicated to Irish music with a variety of high-tech exhibits and presentations, including a video exhibit on Irish dancing. Next see the Old Jameson Distillery, where you will see the birthplace of some of Ireland's finest. You may decide to have lunch in Smithfield or perhaps back in Temple Bar. Later stroll through St. Stephens Green, the finest Georgian Square in Europe. Do some shopping on fashionable Grafton Street or in the Powerscourt Townhouse. In the evening perhaps a show at the Abbey Theater, or enjoy dinner and live Irish entertainment at the Jury's Cabaret.
Overnight: The Merrion,
Dublin Day 4: 1,000 Shades of Wicklow Green
This morning meet your driver/guide or pick up your car in Dublin City centre and begin your tour of Ireland by driving south into Wicklow, "the garden of Ireland". Visit Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall, which features an extensive and eclectic group of gardens and the largest waterfall in the British Isles. Continue south through the Wicklow mountains to Glendalough, a 6th century monastic ruin set in a majestic mountain haven. Arrive in Arthurstown, Co. Wexford and check into Dunbrody Country House for a 1-night stay. Hiding in 300 acres of tranquil parklands, this 1830's Georgian manor is an enchanting getaway, known for its exquisite cuisine. Enjoy a gourmet country house dinner in your hotel this evening. Overnight: Dunbrody
Country House, Arthurstown, Co. Wexford
Day 5: Waterford Crystal, The Gift of the Gab, and West Cork This morning drive through Waterford, stopping at
the Waterford Crystal Factory. See the famous glass being blown
and cut and perhaps do some shopping. Continue into County Cork,
stopping at Blarney Castle, where a kiss of the Blarney Stone is
said to impart eloquence. Perhaps do some shopping at the Blarney
Woolen Mills, where you will find everything from clothing to crystal,
all Irish-made. Overnight: The Park
Hotel Kenmare, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Day 6: The Kingdom of Kerry Spend today exploring the world renowned Ring of Kerry. This naturally stunning region has lured locals and travelers for years with its' spectacular mountain, lakeside, bogland, and coastal scenery. With very few commercial tourist stops the Ring of Kerry's natural wonders and views are an attraction unto themselves, including Ireland's four largest mountains, Carrantuohill, Beenkeragh, Caher, and Carrautonhill. Stop to see Staigue Fort, a large stone circular structure, reputed to date back to 1000 B.C. Make a stop at the Skellig Heritage Centre and see how life existed on the Skellig Mountains since the 6th-century. Enjoy fine dining in your hotel this evening. Overnight: The Park
Hotel Kenmare, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Day 7: Killarney Town & The Fairytale Castle Spend some time in and around Killarney Town this morning. See Muckross House and Gardens and take a horse and jaunt ride through the Killarney National Park. Absorb some more of Ireland's unparalleled scenery from Gap of Dunloe. Perhaps have an Irish coffee at Kate Kearney's Cottage, named for a local who ran a speakeasy on the property. Later arrive at Glin Castle for your final night in Ireland. Situated on the banks of the River Shannon this elegant Norman castle, owned by the Knight of Glin, is an authentic example of Irish grandeur, offering individually decorated bedrooms, antique furnishings, and outstanding cuisine. Enjoy fine dining in the castle this evening. Overnight: Glin Castle,
Glin, Co. Limerick Day 8: Slan Abhaile! Transfer on your own to Shannon Airport or drive to Shannon Airport, drop off your car and depart for the U.S. Slán Abhaile! Warren
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