Castles/Classics Tour: 7 day Essential Ireland (Ashford Castle)

Castles & Classics Tour: Essential Ireland

Castles/Classics Tour: 7 day Essential Ireland (Ashford Castle)

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A LUXURY TOUR OF IRELAND, SLEEP IN ASHFORD CASTLE & AUTHENTIC CLASSIC EXPERIENCES

You’ll never forget checking into world famous 12th century Ashford Castle or any of the classic hotels on our itinerary and enjoy sleeping in its luxurious bedrooms.

This tour features all the fantastic activities and experiences Essential Ireland Tours are famous for, but the extra magic is the luxury accommodation and the small group size (8 - 16 tour guests only).

You’ll have the travel experience of a lifetime in some of the world’s best hotels and stately homes. We leave nothing out and the attention to detail on this tour is exceptional.Great memories, fun experiences, gourmet food and wine, luxury Castles, an epic VIP tour of Ireland.

Activity location

Ashford Castle
- Ashford Castle Drive
- F31 CA48, Cong, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch
- Christchurch Place
- D08 REK7, Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland

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What's included, what's not

Private transportation
Dinner
Accommodation
All tips to your Guide, Driver and restaurant staff

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Dublin to Ashford Castle

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight in one of the worlds finest and most luxurious hotels, Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle

1d
Admission ticket included

Overnight in one of the worlds most beautiful Castle Hotel, once home to the Guinness family. Lots of time to enjoy the opulent spa and gardens.

Cong

Visit one of Irelands most beautiful 'tidy-towns', scene of the 1952 Hollywood classic 'the Quiet Man' with John Wayne

Day 2: Ashford Castle to Killarney via the Cliffs of Moher

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious surroundings of the 'Fairview Boutique Hotel' in magical Killarney (2 night stay)

Cliffs of Moher

1h
Admission ticket included

Enjoy the most spectacular cliffs in Europe, scene of the Hollywood movie 'The Princess Bride'

The Burren

Learn of this unique lunar landscape of exposed limestone along the Wild Atlantic Way

Day 3: Killarney National Park and a mini 'Ring of Kerry' tour

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious surroundings of the 'Fairview Boutique Hotel' in magical Killarney (2 night stay)

Killarney National Park

2h
Admission ticket included

Enjoy a jaunting-car (traditional horse and carriage with roof) ride through one of Irelands few remaining native woodlands by the majesties lakes of Killarney.

Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms

2h
Admission ticket included

Tour this luxury Victorian Manor House and learn of the troubled history of the 1860's post-famine Ireland. Afterwards relax in its soul-inspiring lakeside gardens

Day 4: Killarney to Dingle

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight in our very own waterfront guest-house, Milltown House, your home-from-home for the next 3 nights.

Kingdom Falconry

1h
Admission ticket included

Enjoy our very own private falconry experience. Learn to fly owls, hawks, falcons and other beautiful birds of prey. Meet and hold our Golden Eagle, Orla

Day 5: Dingle Peninsula in-depth

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Milltown House

Dingle Crystal

45m
Admission ticket included

Visit the Dingle crystal workshop and watch as master craftsman Sean Daly (formerly of Waterford Crystal) works his magic on Irish glass

Slea Head Drive

4h
Admission ticket included

Gaze in awe at the mesmerising beauty of the Dingle peninsula as we take a tour of all the ares of cultural and historical importance.

Day 6: Dingle Free Day

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Milltown House

Dick Mack's

1h
Admission ticket included

Meet in Dick Macks pub for a local beer and experienced one of the best pubs in Dingle, therefore the world

Day 7: Dingle to Dublin

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Rock of Cashel

1h
Admission ticket included

Walk in the footsteps of St. Patrick as we discover and explore this world-famous archeological site.

Guinness Storehouse

2h
Admission ticket included

We'll bid farewell in the home of the black stuff, the award-winning Guinness Storehouse.

Location

Activity location

Ashford Castle
- Ashford Castle Drive
- F31 CA48, Cong, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch
- Christchurch Place
- D08 REK7, Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland

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