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Imagine an extraordinary vacation that includes Irish castles, manors, and a touch of mystery. First, delight in dynamic Dublin with a tour of Guinness and an evening pub crawl with traditional Irish music. Next, drive through stunning Connemara (stop along the way for local crafts) and head to your castle lodging.  This is a retreat of comfort and splendor. Driving south, you’ll come to Lisdoonvarna, a sweet village famous for its matchmaking festival. Consider a ferry to the Aran Islands, blanketed in the mists of time.

Your next few nights are spent in secluded enchantment on the shores of a Killarney lake. Explore the inlets, nearby ruins, an Abbey with a Victorian walled garden, and the Ring of Kerry.  In Birr, a heritage town, your lodging is an elegant 13th century castle.  Your final night is spent in a country mansion, situated along the River Rye, on acres of ancient woodlands.  Listen closely... You just might hear distant music filling the castle halls on this exceptional Ireland vacation.

PLAN AND BOOK

Included Unique Activities

  • Meet & Greet on Arrival
  • Guinness Storehouse Tour
  • Musical Pub Crawl
  • Admission to Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
  • Admission to The Imposing Rock of Cashel
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

Rock of Cashel Admission

Rock of Cashel Admission

Meet & Greet Private Airport Transfer - Dublin

Meet & Greet Private Airport Transfer - Dublin

Guinness Storehouse Tour

Guinness Storehouse Tour

Musical Pub Crawl

Musical Pub Crawl

Accommodations

2 Nights

4-Star City Center Luxury Hotel

2 Nights

Countryside Castle Hotel

1 Night

18th Century Country House in the Burren

2 Nights

Preferred Luxury Hotel

1 Night

Countryside Castle Hotel

1 Night

Scenic Luxury Hotel

Transportation and Guides

  • Meet & Greet with Private Transfer on Arrival
  • Automatic Rental Car

Meals Included

  • 9 Full Irish Breakfasts

Points of Interest

  • The Guinness Storehouse & Dublin's Temple Bar
  • Bustling & Vibrant Galway City
  • Ross Castle & Killarney National Park
  • Kenmare & the Ring of Kerry
  • Connemara National Park & Kylemore Abbey
  • Westport, Achill Island & Croagh Patrick
  • The Cliffs of Moher & Poulnabrone Dolmen
  • Ancient Wonders of the Boyne Valley

Grafton Street, County Dublin

Trinity College, County Dublin

Dublin, County Dublin

Temple Bar, County Dublin

Dublin Museums, County Dublin

Saint Patrick's Cathedral, County Dublin

Guinness Storehouse, County Dublin

Galway, County Galway

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2026 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Nov, Dec

From $3,879 per person

2026 MID SEASON

Available Dates

Oct

From $4,084 per person

2026 HIGH SEASON

Available Dates

Jul, Aug, Sep

From $4,569 per person

2027 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Jan, Feb, Mar

From $4,199 per person

2027 MID SEASON

Available Dates

Oct, Nov, Dec

From $4,267 per person

2027 HIGH SEASON

Available Dates

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

From $4,920 per person

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • 5-nights 4-Star Hotel Accommodation
  • 3-nights in Authentic Irish Castles
  • 1-night Country House Hotel

TRANSPORTATION

  • Meet & Greet with Private Transfer on Arrival
  • Rental Car

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • 9 Full Irish Breakfasts

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Meet & Greet on Arrival
  • Guinness Storehouse Tour
  • Musical Pub Crawl
  • Admission to Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
  • Admission to The Imposing Rock of Cashel

POINTS OF INTEREST

  • The Guinness Storehouse & Dublin's Temple Bar
  • The 8th Century Book of Kells at Famous Trinity College
  • Bustling & Vibrant Galway City
  • Ross Castle & Killarney National Park
  • Kenmare & the Ring of Kerry
  • Connemara National Park & Kylemore Abbey
  • Westport, Achill Island & Croagh Patrick
  • The Cliffs of Moher & Poulnabrone Dolmen
  • Ancient Wonders of the Boyne Valley

Prices Based On

  • 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.
  • Prices are per person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing a room.
  • Traveling alone? No problem. Just ask us for a single supplement price.

"Italy anniversary trip"

Jan Pepe

GA

Ellie did a fabulous job helping me put together the perfect trip for my clients. She paid such great attention to the details I sent her, and my clients said the trip was AMAZING! Thank you Ellie!!!

"mom and daughter trip"

Tracy Layton

Ireland

What an amazing trip! I chose Authentic because the itinerary sounded exactly what we wanted to see. But what made this the trip of a lifetime was our driver/guide, Colm Dunlea. He was absolutely incredible. The stories he told, the little side trips he took us on, the tips he gave us as we arrived in each of the towns/cities, the pictures he took and all of the extras he gave us were just so very much appreciated. I am forever grateful to Colm Dunlea for all he did. He was BRILLIANT!!!

"85th birthday gift celebration"

Patricia Slota

Montague Michigan

Our trip to Ireland was beyond amazing. Each day brought new vistas filling us all with the heart of this beautiful land, The accomadations were just magical and each one had a lovely history of its own. The tour itinerary was well designed to teach us about Irelands different areas and history. Special praise to our ProCar chauffer / guide, Mr. Declan Cummins for going way above to care for each traveler . ( We were a varied group.) He is a huge asset to your company, We all grew very fond of him by weeks end. Thank you all for creating this wonderful adventure. I'd do it over again in a heartbeat!

"Denmark Vacation"

Eric Jensen

Minneapolis, MN

My clients' 'Denmark in the Spring' trip exceeded expectations — from the seamless logistics to the curated experiences in both Copenhagen and Aarhus, every detail was thoughtfully arranged. Their drivers and guides were exceptional, bringing the destinations to life in ways they couldn't have discovered on their own. They returned home already dreaming of their next trip.

"Mom and daughter trip"

Jill Loveless

Wisconsin

My client and her mother contacted me about travel to Ireland. They wanted something private and special. I met my Authentic Vacations' sales rep the night before and decided to send in a request. Best decision ever! Lauren L. received my request and immediately sent me an email with a few ideas, we talked on the phone and within 2 days I had a winning itinerary.

Fast forward. My client emailed me on arrival day and was very pleased with the service. She emailed me again on the last day and raved about their driver Colm Dunlea.

Working with Authentic Vacations was effortless. I highly recommend them and plan to use their service again.

"Family Vacation"

Denise Ferraro

New York

As a travel advisor, this was the first Ireland trip I entrusted to Authentic Vacations, and they knocked it out of the park. The clients loved having a private driver, thought the hotels were ideal, and a castle stay was the perfect ending to the trip.

"Birthday Family Trip"

Joan Cook

Illinois

My group of 10 returned from a week in Ireland where I hired a driver through Authentic Vacations. Delcan went above and beyond as I had 2 80+ women in the group that could not walk long distances. He found wheelchairs at every venue. My clients said he was very kind and friendly. Thank you to Jennifer at Authentic Vacations who made this experience a memory of a lifetime.

"Family Adventure"

Loryl Haggard

Fort Thomas, KY

Amber M. does the best job bringing my ideas to life for my clients. She truly builds the best curated trips and makes me look like a rockstar. From start to finish - she is there every step of the way. Having her and Authentic's support is awesome! Thank you for another excellent adventure!

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