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Northern Ireland, ancient home of Irish Chieftains, is a hidden gem. Discover it in true style. Every lodging is a castle or an exquisite, five-star property. Heaven… Begin your travels in Dublin and kick up your heels with live, traditional music, Irish dancing, and a sumptuous dinner. You’ll have a tour of Guinness, then enjoy shopping and pub-hopping from your central hotel. Head to Northern Ireland and the town of Ballymena. Explore the lush countryside, then renew in your spa hotel.

Head to Donegal for an elegant castle stay. This is a stone’s throw from the Giant’s Causeway, and your tasting tour at Bushmill’s. Be happily amazed! The next night, feeling pampered, fall asleep in your castle lodging and imagine those who lived there centuries before. Your next castle stay, and an exceptional dinner, awaits as well as a beautiful afternoon tea. With luxury lodgings, exceptional food, and enchanting entertainment this is the best possible way to discover the world of mythic Ireland.

PLAN AND BOOK

Included Unique Activities

  • Merry Ploughboy Irish Night
  • Guinness Storehouse Tour
  • Bushmills Distillery Tour
  • Game of Thrones Studio Tour
Merry Ploughboy Show

Merry Ploughboy Show

Guinness Storehouse Tour

Guinness Storehouse Tour

Game of Thrones Studio Tour

Game of Thrones Studio Tour

Old Bushmills Distillery

Old Bushmills Distillery

Sparkling Afternoon Tea at Lough Eske Castle

Sparkling Afternoon Tea at Lough Eske Castle

3 Course Dinner at Fahrenheit Restaurant at Clontarf Castle

3 Course Dinner at Fahrenheit Restaurant at Clontarf Castle

Meet & Greet Private Airport Transfer - Dublin

Meet & Greet Private Airport Transfer - Dublin

Accommodations

2 Nights

Central 5-Star Boutique Hotel

2 Nights

Luxury Pakland Spa

2 Nights

5-Star Elegant Castle Stay

1 Night

Elegant Castle Hotel

Transportation and Guides

  • Meet & Greet Private Transfer from Dublin Airport to Downtown Hotel
  • Automatic Rental Car

Meals Included

  • 7 Full Irish Breakfasts
  • Afternoon Tea at Lough Eske Castle
  • Dinner at Clontarf Castle

Points of Interest

Belfast, County Antrim

Mussenden Temple, County Derry

Derry, County Derry

Derry Walls Heritage Trail, County Derry

Dublin, County Dublin

Bushmills, County Antrim

Dublin Museums, County Dublin

Trinity College, County Dublin

UNESCO World Heritage sites

Giant's Causeway

Giant's Causeway

2024 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Apr, May, Nov, Dec

From $3,188 per person

2024 MID SEASON

Available Dates

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

From $3,288 per person

2025 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Jan, Feb, Mar

From $3,295 per person

2025 MID SEASON

Available Dates

Apr, May, Nov, Dec

From $3,347 per person

2025 HIGH SEASON

Available Dates

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

From $3,452 per person

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • 7-nights Luxury Accommodations

TRANSPORTATION

  • Meet & Greet Private Transfer from Dublin Airport to Downtown Hotel
  • Automatic Rental Car

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • 7 Full Irish Breakfasts
  • Afternoon Tea at Lough Eske Castle
  • Dinner at Clontarf Castle

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Guinness Storehouse Tour
  • Bushmills Distillery Tour
  • Merry Ploughboy Irish Night
  • Game of Thrones Studio Tour
Prices Based On
  • All Taxes & Fees Included
  • Prices are Per Person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing a room.
  • This tour is customizable to suit a group of any size.

"Great trip in Ireland & Scotland"

Tena

Ireland/Scotland trip was a great trip planned with our group and Jorie. We thoroughly enjoyed each city we visited in both countries. All our hotels were very nice but as older adults, I would advise to pack light which is hard to do if your visit is extended but we had to climb stairs in several places. My favorite thing in both countries are the people. Everyone was so friendly and inviting at hotels, restaurants and local sites. We felt completely safe and comfortable. I would agree with other travelers that driving is stressful for both driver and passengers especially in Ireland where the roads are extremely narrow with rock walls on each side. Next trip will include staying in certain cities with tours out. JerPoint Park in Ireland was a favorite of our group of 4. Authentic Vacations plans, reservations and communications were first rate.

"Wonderful Scottish and Irish adventure"

James

South Carolina

Lauren, thank you for putting together a wonderful Scottish and Irish adventure. In many unexpected ways it indeed was an adventure that we will remember forever. So sincere thanks. Despite a glitch in St Andrews your team's recovery actually made St Andrews the highpoint of our trip. Staying at Rusacks overlooking the first tee and eighteenth green of the old course was awesome. All the Hotels were first rate. Experiences - awesome The Clontarf Castle is an awesome way to the trip. Well done y'all.  Big city stays - We all felt like we could have used an extra day in the larger cities. They all had a story to tell, and we just had enough time to scratch the surface. Self-drive - while less expensive alternative, the person doing the driving misses out on a lot in transit, while the passenger's white knuckle thru the driver's learning process. Also, the roads in Scotland and Ireland are no joke.  Would recommend it is worth it to hire a private chauffer driver or go Small Guided for sure.

"Scotland Birthday Trip"

Michelle

Agency

Adina, I'm following up on my client's train/whiskey tour/ birthday trip to Scotland in October. They had a wonderful time! The whiskey tour day was their favorite, made extra special by their driver Alec who was a superstar. My client's boyfriend is a real train enthusiast. They enjoyed all the train trips, and Nick was like a child on the Jacobite train. Thanks so much for your help with this trip. You clearly know Scotland and planned a very nice route with some unique requirements. I greatly appreciate your expertise and attentive service. I look forward to working with you again in the future. An early Happy Holidays!

"Memorable Trip in Italy"

Loryl

Fort Thomas, KY

Amber, I received this email from my client Mrs. R this morning - I love being able to share these with you all :).

"Loryl, WOW! What a wonderful trip we had in Italy! Thank you for helping make this trip so memorable. We have so many wonderful memories that we will cherish forever. It was a trip of a lifetime. Thank You!  I guess we need to start thinking about our next trip. "

"Trip of a lifetime in Ireland"

Cathryn

Jennifer, I want to thank you for planning and arranging our wonderful vacation in Ireland. Everything was easy Peezy as my granddaughter would say. The hotels were all beautiful, each one was uniquely different and beautiful. We enjoyed each and the food was enjoyable. We enjoyed all the extra goodies. We were not able to take either sea cruise as the weather canceled the trips. The best decision we made was to have a guide /driver. Martin was an absolute wonder. I wanted to bring him home with us. He saw to every detail and was extremely entertaining to boot. His recommendations were spot on to our interests. I think he knows everyone in Ireland. The car was super too. The back seats were massage chairs. How cool can you get? As a great extra the Owner of Screebe House bought two of my paintings and commissioned two more. Again, many thanks for the trip of a lifetime.

"Two-week trip to Ireland and Scotland"

Wanda

Our vacation was wonderful we had a great time on our two-week trip to Ireland and Scotland. Jorie helped us plan our trip, she worked hard to include all the places we wanted to see and selected some great adventures for us to enjoy along the way. We truly loved Ireland, the countryside the beautiful sights and the flowers blooming everywhere made our visit one to remember for sure. 

"Wonderful Anniversary Trip in Ireland"

Tim

Hi Jorie, Rose and I had a wonderful time in Ireland! We couldn’t believe how well everything worked out and the locations selected for our stays were excellent. We really loved the Country House and Abbyglen Castle.  The staff at Abbbyglen Castle were so nice and made our anniversary evening wonderful! We had no idea there was so much aviation and radio history in Clifden! As for the other locations they were all first-rate as well. We went to the “Man O’ War” Pub for dinner our last night in Ireland. It was a great recommendation. The atmosphere, hospitality, and food were awesome. Again, thank you for helping to set up a wonderful trip which we will never forget. 

"All of my clients had only positive feedback"

Kelly

Mesa, AZ

This was my first time using Authentic Vacations. I worked with Ellie, and she knocked it out of the park! Every detail with transfers, trains, boutique hotels, castles, private tours and fantastic client feedback will keep me coming back! I had 5 vacations with varied budgets this past month. All of my clients had only positive feedback. Emails and phone correspondence were quickly answered, which can make or break my decision to partner with someone. If you are looking for a destination expert, AV will not disappoint! Thank you for making me look like a rockstar, Ellie and AV!!

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