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The indicated prices are for 2025 only. For 2026 travel pricing, please inquire.

The south of Ireland is soft, lush, and defined by waters. Start your travels in Adare, perhaps Ireland’s prettiest village, founded in the 13th century. From there, head to the ocean and County Cork. This is Ireland’s food capital. It is home to passionate chefs and the centuries-old English Market, with food stalls from around the globe. Onward to Blarney Castle, kiss the Blarney Stone, and ask for the gift of eloquence!

Lovely Kinsale Town overlooks the River Bandon. We’ve arranged entrance to the unusual star-shaped fortress at Charles Fort. Embark on a Foodie Tour, then drive to your lodgings in a vibrant market town with quiet, country roads. Glengarriff is a coastal village with beaches on the Beara Peninsula. Walk the shoreline along the bay. Finally, enjoy afternoon tea in a castle, and explore Bunratty Castle and Park. The southwest of Ireland is truly a luscious adventure.

PLAN AND BOOK

Included Unique Activities

  • Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle & Park
  • Discover the history of the world's most famous ship at the Titanic Experience Cobh
  • Explore Ireland's best-preserved Star-Shaped Artillery Fortress at Charles Fort
  • Embark on a Food Tour through the Gourmet town of Kinsale
  • Enjoy Afternoon Tea in a Historic 5 Star Castle
Blarney Castle and Park Admission

Blarney Castle and Park Admission

Titanic Experience Cobh

Titanic Experience Cobh

Charles Fort Admission

Charles Fort Admission

Kinsale Town Food Tour

Kinsale Town Food Tour

Afternoon Tea at Dromoland

Afternoon Tea at Dromoland

Accommodations

1 Night

Country Manor Inn

2 Nights

City Center Luxury Hotel

1 Night

Tranquil Central Hotel

2 Nights

Superior Comfort Hotel

1 Night

Sumptuous Country Inn

Transportation and Guides

  • Rental Car

Meals Included

  • 7 Full Irish Breakfasts Each Morning
  • Kinsale Food Tour
  • Afternoon Tea Castle Experience

Points of Interest

  • Discover Aviation History at Foynes Flying Boat Museum
  • Find both International and Traditional Irish foods at Cork's Famous English Market 
  • Browse beautiful Artwork at the Crawford Art Gallery in Cork City
  • Stunning and Remote Beara Peninsula, Dursey & Garnish Islands
  • Impressive Ancient History at Drombeg stone circle
  • Ring the Bells of Shandon at St. Anne's Church

Lough Gur, County Limerick

Foynes Flying Boat Museum, County Limerick

King John's Castle, County Limerick

Crawford Art Gallery, Cork, County Cork

Kinsale, County Cork

Drombeg Stone Circle, County Cork

Bantry, County Cork

Baltimore Beacon, County Cork

2025 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Nov, Dec

From $2,482 per person

2025 MID SEASON

Available Dates

Apr, May, Sep, Oct

From $2,599 per person

2025 HIGH SEASON

Available Dates

Jun, Jul, Aug

From $2,714 per person

2026

Available Dates

For 2026 travel pricing,
please inquire

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION
  • 7 nights Accommodation from Country Manor to Boutique Hotel

TRANSPORTATION

  • Rental Car

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • 7 Full Irish Breakfasts Each Morning
  • Kinsale Food Tour
  • Afternoon Tea Castle Experience

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle & Park
  • Discover the history of the world's most famous ship at the Titanic Experience Cobh
  • Explore Ireland's best-preserved Star-Shaped Artillery Fortress at Charles Fort
  • Embark on a Food Tour through the Gourmet town of Kinsale
  • Enjoy Afternoon Tea in a Historic 5 Star Castle

POINTS OF INTEREST

  • Discover Aviation History at Foynes Flying Boat Museum
  • Find both International and Traditional Irish foods at Cork's Famous English Market 
  • Browse beautiful Artwork at the Crawford Art Gallery in Cork City
  • Stunning and Remote Beara Peninsula, Dursey & Garnish Islands
  • Impressive Ancient History at Drombeg stone circle
  • Ring the Bells of Shandon at St. Anne's Church

Prices Based On

  • Prices are per person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing 1 room.
  • All Taxes & Fees Included
  • Custom Priced Quote (Want to Add/Subtract Days? Let Us Know!)
  • Self-guided vacation package. Choose any date to begin your travels.
  • Traveling alone? No problem. Just ask us for a Single Supplement price.

"Fun in the Emerald Isle"

Sarah C.

Arizona

Took my mom for her 75th bday on a trip to Ireland. We did a lot of sightseeing and travel by car to all parts of Ireland. The travel plans were easy and had time for relaxation and exploration. I would recommend this service.

"We enjoy every second of our time in Italy"

Kelly R.

Wyoming

My mom's dream since she was a little girl was to go to Italy to see the Vatican and Pompeii. She's 82 and it was time to make it happen. The team at Authentic Vacations knocked the trip out of the park. The guides on our various tours were incredible. Every driver we booked was friendly and safe with immaculate vehicles. The hotels were in great locations, clean, roomy, and had great breakfast offerings. My mom enjoyed every second of our time in Rome and Florence as well as our two day trips to Pompeii and Siena. So glad to get to experience this with her thanks to Michaela and Authentic Vacations!

"Wonderful trip to Scotland"

Rebecca W.

Mequon, WI

Everything was quite wonderful! LOVED the Food tour. LOVED the handbag workshop. LOVED the Royal Mile tour (even though it was too windy for the castle entry -- next time!). The Rabbies tour to Kelpsies, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle was great (the castle tour guide inside was incredible!). The Scotland Showcase was good for tourists who know nothing about Scottish music and dance -- was a little underwhelming for us because we just spent 5 days at the RSCDS Winter School with the most amazing musicians and dancers! It is kind of our thing. All in all, it was great! THANKS!

"Trip of a lifetime in Australia"

Deborah R.

Ohio

I loved our trip—it really did exceed expectations. As far as the Australia part, I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Authentic Vacations did a great job with the itinerary given the time constraints I had. All the transfers went smoothly and it was lovely not to have to find our own way to/from accommodations. My hope was to see a little part of Australia and especially the wildlife and I did—the trip certainly lived up to and exceeded expectations. I’m very happy with the itinerary and how everything went.

"Fabulous family vacation for clients"

Gwen C.

Anchorage

Authentic Vacations is wonderful to work with. As a travel professional who's clients were looking for a relaxed informative trip, Ellie at Authentic Vacations nailed it. So easy to work with and come up with fabulous trip for my travelers. Ellie is very knowledgeable about Ireland and the properties, driver and sights recommended along with way were fantastic!

Would definitely recommend Authentic Vacations and Ellie to anyone.

"Northern Lights in Norway"

Teresa T.

Texas

We had a wonderful time in Norway! The weather was very cooperative for all of our outdoor activities. We had the best night for viewing the Northern Lights of the whole week. We had a spectacular "show" at our first stop that our guide said he hadn't seen all season. It is absolutely enthralling! The dogsledding was a lot of fun and learning about the dog training through what happens when the dogs are retired was very interesting. The Northern Lights Dinner Cruise was not as expected but actually better. The reindeer sledding and Saami people experience was also well done. As far as feedback, we really appreciated how you kept us updated with any changes that occurred and were prepared to present us with alternatives. Thank you again for all your help. We had an amazing time and are so glad we went!

"Fabulous Anniversary in the UK"

Jones B.

Dublin, GA

Authentic Vacations tailored our trip exactly the way we wanted it. Fabulous accommodations and experiences in Glascow, Inverness, and London. Great drivers to and from our locations. This is the second trip AV has done for me, and it will not be the last. Thank you!

"Incredible Honeymoon in Ireland"

Kelsey F.

South Carolina

Where to begin? Our honeymoon was absolutely incredible, and we owe it all to Joleen! She was an absolute joy to work with throughout an entire year of planning. From our first phone call to organizing and answering our endless questions, to making adjustments and ensuring every detail was perfect, Joleen went above and beyond to make the process stress-free and enjoyable.


We spent 10 magical days in beautiful Ireland, and everything went off without a hitch. The hotels Joleen selected for us were lovely, our travel arrangements were seamless, and she managed to stick to our budget—something we didn’t think would even be possible for a trip this special.


Thanks to Joleen, our dream honeymoon became a reality, and we couldn’t be more grateful. We highly recommend Authentic Vacations, as the entire experience was fantastic. I have already recommended it to several friends! Their online portal is so user-friendly, and we loved the flexibility of being able to make payments on our trip whenever it suited us.


Thank you for everything, Joleen—we already miss emailing with you! You truly deserve a raise for the incredible service you provide!

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With offices in Scottsdale, San Francisco, London, Dublin, Copenhagen and Edinburgh, we can offer you unrivaled support while you are abroad. We truly believe all our clients deserve an extraordinary, authentic experience!