This Irish Spirit Escorted Coach Tour includes 8 days / 7 Nights
Highlights: 
Cliffs of Moher
Clonmacnoise Monastic Site
Glasnevin Museum
Ring of Kerry Tour
Skellig Experience
Hotels:
Superior & First Class
Ashling Hotel, Dublin (1 night) on Thursdays departures or
Radisson Blu St Helens (1 night) for Saturdays departures
Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford (1 night)
Killarney Towers Hotel , Killarney (2 nights)
The Lodge at Ashford Castle, Mayo (2 nights)
Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin (1 Night)
Tour Includes:
Full daily breakfast (except Day 1)
All on-tour transportation including shuttles and ferries
Five dinners including a fun Jarvey’s Irish Night, and a traditional Irish dinner and show at Abbey Tavern.
Welcome get-together drink with your group
Free Wi-Fi on coaches so you can stay connected along the way
Documents wallet and backpack to keep you organized
All local taxes, hotel service charges & handling of one suitcase per person
2020 Prices
Mar 7 – Mar 14 – €1485
Mar 21 – Mar 28 – €1485
Mar 26 – Apr 2 – €1805
Apr 2 – Apr 9 – €1645
Apr 11 – Apr 18 – €1645
Apr 18 – Apr 25 – €1645
Apr 25 – May 2 – €1845
May 7 – May 14 – €2005
May 16 – May 23 – €2125
May 23 – May 30 – €2445
May 28 – Jun 4 – €2165
Jun 4 – Jun 11 – €2205
Jun 11 – Jun 18 – €2205
Jun 13 – Jun 20 – €2205
Jun 18 – Jun 25 – €2205
Jun 25 – Jul 2 – €2165
Jul 2 – Jul 9 – €2165
Jul 9 – Jul 16 – €2165
Jul 16 – Jul 23 – €2165
Jul 18 – Jul 25 – €2165
Aug 1 – Aug 8 – €2165
Aug 15 – Aug 22 – €2165
Aug 27 – Sep 3 – €2485
Sep 5 – Sep 12 – €2165
Sep 12 – Sep 19 – €2445
Sep 19 – Sep 26 – €2045
Sep 24 – Oct 1 – €2005
Oct 3 – Oct 10 – €2005
Oct 24 – Oct 31 – €1725
Oct 29 – Nov 5 – €1725
Nov 14 – Nov 21 – €1845
Single room supplement: €630
| *All rates are per person sharing. Single Supplements apply. | ||
Day 1: Dublin Tour & Glasnevin Museum
Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. Meet your guide and set off on a tour of central Dublin. Highlights include the shopping areas around Grafton and Nassau Streets, Dublin’s elegant Georgian squares, and a drive along the wide O’Connell Street. Visit Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, Ireland’s national cemetery, which is a who’s who of modern Irish history. Then join your group for a welcome drink and to chat about your itinerary before dining independently at one of Dublin’s many restaurants or pubs.
Day 2: Kilkenny Castle & Waterford Crystal
Enjoy the Irish countryside as you head to the city of Kilkenny to visit Kilkenny Castle, which was the principal residence of the powerful Butler family for almost 600 years. Immerse yourself in its rich history through its collection of portraits and artifacts. Witness the creation of crystal masterpieces by skilled glass blowers and cutters during your visit to the House of Waterford Crystal. After dinner, take a gentle walking tour of Waterford with a local guide to learn about the region’s history.
(B, D)
Day 3: Jameson Experience & Blarney Castle
Head out to County Cork to Midleton for a tour of the Jameson Experience, a journey through the story and making of Irish whiskey complete with a sample at the end. Next up, the famous Blarney Castle with a climb to the top to kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” or enjoy a walk through the lovely parklands and gardens. Treat yourself to quality Irish-made goods at the Blarney Woollen Mills before heading to Killarney, a small town that’s big on glorious scenery. After dinner you may want to explore town on your own, perhaps sampling a lively pub or two.
(B, D)
Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Irish Night
Start your day with a jaunting car ride through the Killarney National Park to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane and the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks Mountains. Then set out on Ireland’s most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry. Cross to Valentia Island and learn about the off-shore island of Skellig Michael, home of early Christian monk and the backdrop of scenes from the film “Star Wars VII.” Stop in the attractive village of Sneem and at Moll’s Gap for panoramic mountain views. In the evening head out for an Irish night of dinner and a traditional show.
(B, D)
Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & The Lodge at Ashford Castle
Embark on a memorable ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary. Take in the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic surf. Relax as you travel through the Burren and onto Cong were your hotel sits within the magnificent 350 acre estate of Ashford Castle. Take time to relax before dinner in the Lodge at Ashford.
(B, D)
Day 6: Lough Corrib Cruise & “The Quiet Man” Walk
Enjoy a scenic cruise of Lough Corrib on board the Corrib Princess. Take a walking tour of Cong with a local guide to visit locations of the movie “The Quiet Man,” filmed in the village in 1952. Dine on a casual lunch at Eddie’s of Clonbur, a traditional pub. Explore scenic Connemara before returning to the Lodge at Ashford so that you may enjoy some of the many facilities it has to offer.
(B, L)
Day 7: Clonmacnoise Monastic Site & Dublin’s Abbey Tavern
Head to the center of the country to visit Clonmacnoise. This monastic settlement was founded in 545 AD by St. Ciaran and is set on the banks of the mighty River Shannon. See elaborate high Celtic crosses decorated with biblical scenes. Continue your journey to Dublin and enjoy the fishing village of Howth on the north side of the city. Finish up your tour at the popular Abbey Tavern with a hearty dinner and a lively show of traditional music, songs and step-dancing.
(B, D)
Day 8: Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast.
(B)
B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner
Cliffs of Moher 
One of Ireland’s top visitor attractions, the cliffs are 700 feet high and extend for 5 miles over the Atlantic Ocean on the western seaboard of County Clare. O’Brien’s Tower stands proudly on a headland and one can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay and Connemara. The cliffs are home to major colonies of cliff nesting seabirds.
Clonmacnoise Monastic Site 
This great monastery was founded in 548 by St Ciaran and was a great centre of learning in medieval times. Many manuscripts were written there. Today see three high crosses and the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches and two round towers set on a mound beside the River Shannon.
Glasnevin Museum 
This is the world’s first cemetery museum. A guided tour gives a valuable insight into this unique Victorian burial place and into the final resting place of the men and women who have helped shape Ireland’s past and present.
Ring of Kerry 
One of Ireland’s most popular circular drives around the Iveragh Peninsula, starting and ending in Killarney. The 100-mile route of ever-changing scenery of mountains and shoreline combined with varying weather conditions ensures splendid views.
Skellig Experience 
You can experience many aspects of those offshore Skellig islands while remaining on the dry land, in a custom built, stone clad, grass roofed, prize winning building located right on the waterfront beside the Valentia Island bridge at Valentia, County Kerry!
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