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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.

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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
Musical Pub Crawl

Musical Pub Crawl

Guinness Storehouse Tour

Guinness Storehouse Tour

Meet & Greet Private Airport Transfer - Dublin

Meet & Greet Private Airport Transfer - Dublin

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

Rock of Cashel Admission

Rock of Cashel Admission

Accommodation

2 Nights

4-Star Central Boutique Hotel

2 Nights

Elegant Castle Hotel

1 Night

18th Century Country House in the Burren

2 Nights

Superior Lakeside Hotel

1 Night

Countryside Castle Hotel

1 Night

Scenic Luxury Hotel

Transportation

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

Dining Options 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

Clonmacnoise, County Offaly

Galway, County Galway

Dublin Castle, County Dublin

Irish National Stud & Gardens, County Kildare

Dublin, County Dublin

Hill of Slane, County Meath

Guinness Storehouse, County Dublin

Grafton Street, County Dublin

2023 LOW SEASON

Available Tour Dates

May, Nov, Dec

From $3,078 per person

2023 MID SEASON

Available Tour Dates

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

From $3,307 per person

2024 LOW SEASON

Available Tour Dates

Jan, Feb, Mar

From $3,034 per person

2024 MID SEASON

Available Tour Dates

Apr, May, Nov, Dec

From $3,078 per person

2024 HIGH SEASON

Available Tour Dates

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

From $3,307 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
  • Traditional Storytelling Evening with Dinner
  • 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.

"Couples Vacation"

DeLane

Alabama

Lauren was wonderful to work with and helped us plan a perfect vacation in Ireland. Everything from our flights, rental car, and every BNB was outstanding! We've used Authentic Vacations for 3 trips to Ireland …...here's to planning the 4th in the near future! Thanks Lauren!

"Wonderful Ireland"

Chris

Florida

Amber, Ireland is wonderful, and we’re having a ball. We got in to Kinsale late this afternoon and are taking a breather now to overcome some jet lag. When the town wakes up tomorrow, we’ll see it and shop a bit before going on to Killarney and Muckross.  By the way, The Irish House Party was perfect. Fun, not loud and crass but classy and friendly, entertainment. We recommend it highly. Thank you for all you did to help us put this trip together.

"Amore Italy"

Jill

PA

I am a travel advisor that uses Authentic Vacations and my client just got back from Italy and can't say enough about the Italy tour we booked for her.  It was a Rome add on for cruise clients - it was a 3 night behind the scenes of agent Rome, and they LOVED it!!  Thank you, Ellie. The hotels, tours everything was great.  My clients want to go back to Italy again and I will use Ellie and Authentic Vacations in a heartbeat!!

"Ireland Holiday"

Tina and Pat

Michiagn

Jorie, well, we have returned from a most amazing holiday in Ireland.  The car rental worked out wonderfully.   Pick up and Drop off were a breeze.  Driving to Clifden, we added Downpatrick Head as a site to see. It's BEAUTIFUL.  Drove the Doo Lough Pass....Breathtaking! The trip was absolutely amazing. We absolutely LOVED our vacation and will definitely recommend Authentic Vacations to friends and family.

"Amazing Scotland"

Malissa & Rachel

Florida

Hi Lauren, I just wanted to take the time to tell you that Rachel and I had an AMAZING TIME!! Scotland was worth the wait, and I hope to be back soon. Every place we stayed at was very courteous and so kind., even with the last-minute changes we made. I will get in touch soon to book another vacation. Please keep me posted if there's any deals around. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

"Perfect Italy Honeymoon"

Claire & Kendall

Arkansas

Our trip was phenomenal!!! We loved every second of it. Joleen, thank you so much for organizing it for us. We are SO grateful for your help and everything that the company did to make our trip memorable and carefree! It was the perfect honeymoon experience, and we will definitely look into using you all again in the future.

"Family Vacation Ireland & Scotland"

Lisa

KY

We recently returned from a dream trip in Scotland and Ireland. We worked with Lonna and she is incredible. Lonna answered all my questions with care and kindness and worked on our trip to make sure I got to see everything I had dreamed about. I can’t say enough great things about her, she really does care about her clients. Thanks Lonna

"Italy Bucket List"

Dale

Wisconsin

We recently completed our trip to Italy after walking the Camiño de Santiago. The trip included Tuscany, Sicily, and Rome with a cruise to the Holy Land between Sicily and Rome. We worked with Naomi on the original planning and Joleen on the execution. Both were exceptional to work with and both are true professionals. Every facet of the trip, from transportation to billeting to excursions, was flawlessly planned and executed. We worked with Authentic Vacations for three trips this summer, Ireland, Scotland, and Italy we could not be more pleased with the service they provided us. Thank you!

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