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Ireland’s castles and manors are places of spellbinding beauty and mystery. With this tour, you’ll experience the gentle grandeur of castle stays, exquisite Georgian estates, and Victorian Manor Houses.  One castle, near the Wild Atlantic Way, was built in the 11th century. Take a hawk walk on your castle grounds, then discover archery, falconry, horseback riding, and an elegant spa. Enjoy afternoon tea and a dinner fit for royalty.

Your Manor House lodging has private gardens that are a slice of paradise. Take a seaweed foraging walk along the coast with your local guide. This is the perfect time to explore Blarney Castle and Gardens. On your way, stop at the Cliffs of Moher and marvel at their raw power. Watching the sunrise as you wake up in a castle, tucked into soft-down covers, is remarkable. Rest and rejuvenate. Feel time slip away in Irish castles and manors.

PLAN AND BOOK

Included Unique Activities

  • Foraging Walk along the Wild Atlantic Coast
  • Entrance to Blarney Castle & Gardens
  • Afternoon Tea at Pretigious Ashford Castle
  • Hawk Walk on the Castle Grounds
  • Entrance to the Cliffs of Moher Exhibition Center
  • Dining at Ireland's Most Renowned Restaurants
George V Castle Dinner

George V Castle Dinner

Dinner at the Oakroom Restaurant, Adare Manor

Dinner at the Oakroom Restaurant, Adare Manor

Seaweed Foraging Walk

Seaweed Foraging Walk

3-Course Dinner At The Falls at Sheen Falls

3-Course Dinner At The Falls at Sheen Falls

Falconry at Ashford Castle - Hawk Walk

Falconry at Ashford Castle - Hawk Walk

Dinner at The Earl of Thomond Restaurant

Dinner at The Earl of Thomond Restaurant

Afternoon Tea at Ashford Castle

Afternoon Tea at Ashford Castle

Blarney Castle and Park Admission

Blarney Castle and Park Admission

Accommodations

2 Nights

5-Star Iconic Hotel

2 Nights

5-Star Scenic Estate

1 Night

5-Star City Center Manor

2 Nights

Opulent Castle Lodging

1 Night

World-renowned Castle Hotel

Transportation and Guides

  • Rental Car

Meals Included

  • 8 Full Irish Breakfasts
  • Fine Dining at The Oakroom Adare Manor
  • Elegant Dining at the Falls Restaurant Kenmare
  • Afternoon Tea at Pretigious Ashford Castle
  • Fine Dining at George V Ashford Castle
  • Fine Dining at the Earl of Thomond Dromoland Castle

Points of Interest

  • Killarney National Park & Ross Castle
  • The Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula
  • Bunratty Castle & Craggaunowen
  • The Rock of Cashel & Glen of Aherlow
  • The Blarney Stone & Visit Kinsale Town
  • Connemara National Park & Kylemore Abbey
  • The City of Galway & Cong, County Mayo
  • The Cliffs of Moher & 5000-Year-Old Poulnabrone Dolmen

King John's Castle, County Limerick

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, County Clare

Adare Heritage Village, County Limerick

Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary

Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary

Lough Gur, County Limerick

Kenmare, County Kerry

Killarney to Kenmare, County Kerry

2024

Available Dates

Dec

From $5,524 per person

2025 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Jan, Feb, Mar

From $5,723 per person

2025 MID SEASON

Available Dates

Apr, May, Nov, Dec

From $5,800 per person

2025 HIGH SEASON

Available Dates

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

From $7,274 per person

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • 5-nights at the Finest Hotels & Stately Manors
  • 3-nights in Ireland's Top 5 Star Castles

TRANSPORTATION

  • Rental Car

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • 8 Full Irish Breakfasts
  • Fine Dining at The Oakroom Adare Manor
  • Elegant Dining at the Falls Restaurant Kenmare
  • Afternoon Tea at Pretigious Ashford Castle
  • Fine Dining at George V Ashford Castle
  • Fine Dining at the Earl of Thomond Dromoland Castle

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Seaweed Foraging Walk along the Wild Atlantic Coast
  • Entrance to Blarney Castle & Gardens
  • Afternoon Tea at Pretigious Ashford Castle
  • Hawk Walk on the Castle Grounds
  • Entrance to the Cliffs of Moher Exhibition Center
  • Dining at Ireland's Most Renowned Restaurants

Prices Based On

  • All Taxes & Fees Included
  • 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.

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Illinois

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Paula M.

Arizona

My clients have been having a great time in Ireland. Jackie and John just turned 60, and George proposed to his girlfriend Grace at the Cliffs of Moher.It's been a big celebration tour! Their driver has been fantastic and deserves a special shout out. I'll have the full post trip debrief for you in the coming weeks, but just wanted to let you know the clients are happy.

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Patricia Hand

Florida

Another outstanding experience! Thank you, Michaela and Authentic Vacations. Our group of 11 had an amazing time exploring the beauty of the Emerald Isle! The accommodations were stellar properties and perfectly located in the middle of each destination. Unique experiences awaited us everywhere and I was thrilled to be able to be on this special tour.

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