Itinerary
Day
1 - Arrive in Ireland to be greeted by your Irish driver.
Travel to Limerick, the third largest city in the republic.
Enjoy a short panoramic tour of Limerick. See King John's Castle
and the Treaty Stone, while learning about the fascinating history
of the "city of the violated treaty". Overnight:
Absolute Hotel, Limerick (B)
Day
2 - After breakfast travel through the Burren region, an
area filled with an amazing variety of flora and fauna, and
on to the Cliffs of Moher. These majestic cliffs rise more than
700 feet above the windswept Atlantic Ocean. One of the best
views can be enjoyed from O'Brien's Tower. On a clear day you
can see as far as the Mountains of Kerry, Connemara, and the
Aran Islands. Overnight: Absolute Hotel, Limerick (B)
Day
3 - Travel through Adare, one of Ireland's prettiest villages
with thatched cottages and historical features. Continue to
the town of Kenmare, a haven of tranquility, gourmet food, and
breathtaking scenery in one of the most natural, unspoiled environments
in Ireland. Cradled in the heart of Kenmare Bay, the picturesque
town of Kenmare is a perfect location from which to discover
the Southwest, linking the famed Ring of Kerry with the rugged
Beara Peninsula. Overnight: Brooklane Hotel, Kenmare (B)
Day
4 - The Beara Peninsula is the wildest and most romantic
of the peninsulas in the Southwest. It stretches for a distance
of 30 miles from Glengarriff to Dursey Island and back to Kenmare.
Maybe a visit to an island garden of rare beauty, Garnish Island
will appeal to you. The gardens are landscaped with neo-classical
follies and planted with sub tropical flora. Overnight:
Brooklane Hotel, Kenmare (B)
Day
5 - Travel to Kilkenny, with a stop at the awe-inspiring
medieval Rock of Cashel along the way. Kilkenny is undeniably
Ireland's loveliest inland city. The Anglo-Norman Butler family
came to power in the 1390's and held sway over the city for
500 years. Their legacy is visible in the city's historic buildings,
most notably Kilkenny Castle, which is set in a commanding position
overlooking the River Nore. Overnight: Kilkenny River
Court, Kilkenny (B)
Day
6 - Today's journey takes you through Wicklow, known as
"The Garden of Ireland", with a visit to Glendalough,
a sixth century monastic settlement. The afternoon includes
a stop at the magnificent Powerscourt Estate comprised of a
Palladian House, Italian gardens, walled garden, ancient round
tower, church ruins, and Celtic crosses. Continue into Dublin
City and bid farewell to your driver. Overnight: Davenport
Hotel, Dublin (B)
Day
7 - Explore the city of Dublin on your free day. Enjoy a
double-decker bus tour, visit Guinness or Jameson's, meander
through museum, or even take in a show. Answer the call of the
fashionable shopping areas of Grafton Street, view the many
elegant Georgian townhouses, and savor a succulent dinner at
one of Dublin's many restaurants or pubs. Overnight: Davenport
Hotel, Dublin (B)
Day
8 -Following a delicious Irish breakfast, take a taxi to
Dublin Airport for last minute shopping before you board your
flight to the States. (B)
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