The Best of Ireland

Day 1: Welcome to Ireland
A transfer is included from Shannon Airport to the Old Ground Hotel, set in the charming village of Ennis. Meet your Tauck Director and your fellow travelers at our welcome reception and dinner this evening.
Overnight: Old Ground Hotel, Ennis, Ireland
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: The Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Loch Corrib
Your Ireland tour continues with travels through emerald countryside and along the coast to the mighty Cliffs of Moher, towering over the Atlantic shoreline. Journey along the Yellow Roads through the eerie landscapes of the Burren en route to legendary Ashford Castle on the shores of Loch Corrib; it's continually ranked as one of the finest hotels in the world.
Overnight: Ashford Castle, Cong, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3: Discover Connemara
Connemara is one of the more scenically diverse regions seen on any Ireland tour, with glistening lakes, bogs, mountain vistas and the craggy Atlantic coastline. At Kylemore Lough, see Kylemore Abbey, a splendid Gothic-Revival castle. Return to Ashford Castle, where the remainder of the day is free; dine à la carte tonight in one of the castle's celebrated restaurants.
Overnight: Ashford Castle, Cong, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Sligo to Donegal Bay
Noted poet, W. B. Yeats, described Sligo as the Land of Heart's Desire. While in Sligo, visit Yeats' resting place at Drumcliffe, beneath Ben Bulben. Continue on to Donegal for a two-night stay at a lakeside hotel in the serene Irish countryside, voted AA Ireland's 2007-2008 "Hotel of the Year."
Overnight: Harvey's Point Country Hotel, Donegal Town, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 5: Explore County Donegal
Tauck's northwest Ireland tour enchants visitors with the beauty of its scenery and the warmth of its people. A lovely drive today encompasses both the coast of Ireland along Donegal Bay, through ports like Killybegs, and her lush farms and meadows.
Overnight: Harvey's Point Country Hotel, Donegal Town, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: Journey across Ireland en route to Dublin
Your Ireland tour takes you through the picture-perfect scenery for which the Emerald Isle is known across the Republic of Ireland en route to a two-night stay in the heart of Dublin, in one of the city's finest hotels. View verdant green hills dotted with grazing sheep, ruined castles and abandoned abbeys along the way. Arrive in Dublin, where the afternoon is free to explore. Tonight you'll experience one of Ireland's enduring traditions – an evening of traditional Irish music and Irish dancing. The Irish House Party takes place in the private parlor room of a family-owned Georgian building in the literary quarter. You'll be treated to dinner and an evening that will both entertain and educate with stories about Dublin's unique characters, traditional music by leading musicians, and dance.
Overnight: The Westin Dublin, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 7: Dublin’s "Fair City," an Ireland tour highlight
Ireland's capital and largest city, Dublin is known for its rich literary history, the intricate glass lace found on the doors of its Georgian townhouses, and its lively pubs proudly serving locally made Guinness Stout. Read a page from the Book of Kells at ancient Trinity College, and visit Dublin Castle before spending the rest of the day experiencing Dublin life as you please.Your hotel, The Westin Dublin, is located in the heart of the city, close to Grafton Street and Nassau Street.
Overnight: The Westin Dublin, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8: Through the Wicklow Mountains to Kilkenny
Today's adventures are a highlight of any Ireland tour. The 19th-century Powerscourt Gardens, in the beautiful Wicklow Mountains, are a treat for the senses. The medieval town of Kilkenny is as well known for the quality and variety its crafts as for its rich history.
Overnight: Mount Juliet Conrad, Thomastown, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 9: Waterford Crystal and historic Cobh
Stop at the Waterford Crystal visitors center for a look at Ireland's famed glassware before a visit to the Old Jameson Distillery for a guided tour and tasting. On to Cobh, the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. Cobh also saw the sailing of the first steamship to cross the Atlantic; discover the role that Cobh has played in maritime history at the Cobh Heritage Center. Continue on to Cork, where you'll spend the night in an elegant country manor house.
Overnight: Hayfield Manor Hotel, Cork, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 10: From Blarney to Killarney
Few visitors to 15th-century Blarney Castle can resist the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone in the hope of being gifted with legendary Irish eloquence. Journey into County Kerry, stopping at the historic town of Kenmare en route to Killarney where you'll visit Muckross House. Tour this Elizabethan-style mansion, with time to enjoy its lovely gardens. Spend the night at Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa; overlooking the Lakes of Killarney, the five-star hotel exudes the warmth of a country home – every Tauck room looks out upon the beautiful landscapes of Killarney.
Overnight: Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Killarney, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 11: Explore the Ring of Kerry
One of the most famous drives in the world, the 100-mile route around the Ring of Kerry reveals some of Ireland’s most splendid scenery. Wind your way through charming towns including Cahirciveen and Waterville, and features such as Mols Gap and Ladies View. Return to Killarney for time at leisure, adding more enjoyment of the countryside’s rich cultural heritage to this Ireland tour. Dine à la carte at your leisure in your hotel's acclaimed restaurant tonight.
Overnight: Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Killarney, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 12: From a farm to a castle
Enjoy a visit with Irish farmers at their working dairy farm, which has been in the same family for generations; enjoy a light lunch at the farm as you discover the important role of farming in the west of Ireland. Then, it's off to Dromoland Castle; prior to becoming a world-renowned hotel, this magnificent baronial manor was home to the O'Brian family for over 500 years. Join your new friends at a farewell cocktail reception and dinner as Tauck's Ireland tour approaches its end.
Overnight: Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 13: Your Ireland tour draws to a close – slaínte!
Tauck's Ireland tour ends: Dromoland Castle. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Dromoland Castle to Shannon Airport. Please allow a minimum of 2 1/2 hours for check-in.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

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Connemara ~ Cork ~ Waterford ~ Dublin ~ Killarney ~ Ring of Kerry ~ Donegal ~ Kenmare

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