Itinerary
Day
1 - Arrive Dublin and meet your driver/guide in the Arrivals Hall, your journey
begins with a visit to Powerscourt Estate and Gardens set in the beautiful Wicklow
Mountains. It is an inspiring blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statuary
and ornamental lakes together with secret hollows, rambling walks and over 200
varieties of trees and shrubs. Continue on to the ancient monastic settlement
of Glendalough, the glen of the two lakes; a spellbinding location with two clearwater
lakes set beneath the sheer cliffs of a deep valley, which was dramatically carved
out by glaciers during the Ice Age. Arrive in the village of Macreddin and check-in
to your luxurious country house hotel and spa for an evening of relaxation.ive
Dublin. Transfer by taxi to the Davenport Hotel to drop-off your luggage before
setting out to explore Ireland's vibrant capital city. Relax in your hotel this
afternoon before enjoying an evening out in one of Dublin's great pubs. Overnight:
Brooklodge & Wells Spa, Wicklow (B)
Day
2 - Following breakfast, a leisurely drive takes you to the new House of Waterford
Crystal for a tour of the factory and to visit the opulent retail store housing
the largest collection of Waterford Crystal in the world. Today's journey may
also include a visit to Cobh, the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic
and significant emigration point for thousands of people, and Kinsale, noted as
The Gourmet Capital of Ireland, it is especially known for its seafood. Be sure
to indulge in some of the delicious local cuisine, we recommend The Blue Haven
or Fishy, Fishy. Tonight, unwind in a delightful manor house offering the essence
of an authentic Victorian manor and filled with Irish antiques. Overnight:
Perryville House, Kinsale (B)
Day
3 - Tour through the Beara Peninsula, steeped in myths and legends. It abounds
with castle ruins, rolling green meadows dotted with white puffs of sheep, friendly
locals, rugged mountains, and windswept coastlines; it also captivates by delivering
the unexpected, palm trees, tropical gardens, secluded coves with Caribbean blue
waters, and brightly painted villages seemingly plucked from the Mediterranean.
Arrive at your stately manor home for the evening, nestled on its own parkland
at the edge of Killarney National Forest. Overnight: Cahernane House, Killarney
(B)
Day
4 - A scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry provides amazing perspective of
the ancient heritage of Ireland with its dramatic landscape, Iron Age forts, ogham
stones and historic monasteries. Return to Killarney with time to explore this
vibrant town. There are an abundance of pubs and restaurants, we would recommend
Gabys, it has superb seafood. If time permits, consider taking a jaunting car
ride through the national park and out to Ross Castle. Overnight: Cahernane
House, Killarney (B)
Day
5 - Your travels today could take you in various directions…it is afterall,
the beauty of a customized chauffeur tour! One option is to go to Limerick. King
John's Castle and St. Mary's Church are top the list of attractions. King John's
Castle is designed to bring the castles 800-year-old history to life in an exciting
and interactive way, with state-of-the-art exhibits and outdoor attractions, including
a cast of costumed characters. Another option is to take a short ferry ride across
the Shannon Estuary and head north to the Cliffs of Moher and Burren Region for
a spectacular scenic view of the dramatic cliffs and lunar landscape. Either way,
end your day in the quaint village of Adare, known as Ireland's prettiest village;
it has many thatched-roofed cottages, some of which were built by the Earl of
Dunraven for his estate workers. Overnight: Dunraven Arms, Adare(B)
Day
6 - On the way into Dublin visit the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens,
home to some of Ireland's finest thoroughbreds. Arrive Dublin City late afternoon
and bid your driver/guide farewell. Your remaining nights are in the heart of
the city with many visitor attractions, restaurants, pubs, shops, and live music
venues at your doorstep. Overnight: Brooks Hotel, Dublin (B)
Day
7 -Today allows you full day to explore this vibrant, cosmopolitan city. Fill
up on a scrumptious full Irish breakfast before heading out to stroll St. Stephens
Green, shop Grafton street, visit the Book of Kells, have high tea at the legendary
Shelbourne Hotel, or pour your own pint at the Gravity Bar, whatever your heart
desires. Overnight: Brooks Hotel, Dublin (B)
Day
8 -Following breakfast, take a short taxi ride to Dublin airport for a leisurely
check-in and last minute shopping in their world-class duty-free before you board
your international flight home.(B)
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