Bespoke Ireland Journeys: Historic Castles, Private Chauffeurs, and Rugged Coasts

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival in Dublin

Welcome to Ireland. Arrive at Dublin Airport, where our VIP host will meet you at the aircraft door and escort you through fast-track customs. Transfer via private S-Class vehicle to your luxury hotel, The Merrion or The Westbury. Spend the afternoon resting. In the evening, enjoy a private dinner overlooking the city.

Overnight: Dublin Luxury Hotel

DAY 02: Dublin Heritage & Book of Kells

Following breakfast, meet your private guide for a tour of Dublin. Visit Trinity College and the Old Library to view the Book of Kells with a private historian. Tour Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Spend the evening walking through Temple Bar before dinner.

Overnight: Dublin/Kildare Luxury Hotel

DAY 03: Dublin to Connemara Castle Stay

Check out of your Dublin hotel. Travel west with your private chauffeur to Connemara, the scenic district facing the Atlantic. Check into your luxury castle hotel, Ashford Castle or Ballynahinch Castle. Spend the afternoon walking through the estate woodlands.

Overnight: Connemara Luxury Castle Hotel

DAY 04: Connemara Lakes & Kylemore Abbey

Explore Connemara with your guide. Visit Kylemore Abbey, the historic monastery set on a lake, and walk the walled Victorian gardens. In the afternoon, explore Connemara National Park, viewing the rugged Twelve Bens mountain range.

Overnight: Connemara Luxury Castle Hotel

DAY 05: Connemara to Killarney via Cliffs of Moher

Check out of your Connemara castle. Travel south with your private chauffeur, stopping to view the dramatic Cliffs of Moher. Drive through the Burren region and cross the Shannon estuary to Killarney. Check into your hotel, The Europe Hotel & Resort or Muckross Park Hotel.

Overnight: Killarney Luxury Resort

DAY 06: Ring of Kerry private drive

Embark on a private day drive along the Ring of Kerry. See rugged sea cliffs, sand beaches, and historic villages like Kenmare and Sneem. Stop at Killarney National Park to see the Torc Waterfall and Ross Castle before returning.

Overnight: Killarney Luxury Resort

DAY 07: Killarney to Cork

Check out of your Killarney hotel. Travel east with your private chauffeur to Cork, the major city in the southwest. Check into your hotel, Hayfield Manor or Castlemartyr Resort. In the afternoon, visit Blarney Castle to see the historic stone.

Overnight: Cork Luxury Hotel

DAY 08: Cork Departure

Enjoy breakfast. Your private chauffeur will transfer you to Cork Airport or Dublin Airport for your departure flight. Our host will assist with baggage and check-in.

Overnight: Departure flight

INCLUDES

2 Nights hotel Dublin with Breakfast
2 Nights hotel in Connemara Castle Hotel with Breakfast
2 Nights hotel in Killarney Luxury Resort with Breakfast
2 Nights hotel in Cork Luxury Hotel with Breakfast
All land transfers in private Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles
Privately guided museum and castle tours

Conditions:

***Hotels are subject to availability
*** Rates are Subject to change without Prior Notice.

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