TRAVEL ADVICE

Imagine spending the holidays in an Irish castle on the edge of Dublin. After you’ve settled in, you will embark on a sensory experience that is sure to revive your joy and wonder. While watching an immersive film, you’ll journey through the Night Sky, the lush Irish countryside, plus virtually experience the Northern Lights and cross into the Arctic Forest. Surrender to this amazing art form!

Your festive Christmas meals will be straight out of a dream… You’ll have plenty of time to explore your 800-year-old castle lodging, shops, pubs, marina, and cozy village. And it’s an easy drive into central Dublin and Grafton Street shopping and music. Discover cobbled lanes and the city’s legendary charm.

Now you venture west to Central Ireland and the Celtic beauty of Counties Mayo and Kildare. Dine at an award-winning restaurant with exceptional views and fresh, local cuisine. Heaven. Waterside Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Gardens, on the Wild Atlantic Way, is a haven of serenity. Feel the peace. Finish your travels in a Manor House and enjoy a sublime afternoon tea. This vacation is the ultimate in holiday magic.

*Disclaimer: This holiday experience must begin on December 23rd. If these dates don’t work for you, your Authentic Destination Expert can design a custom winter holiday for you with other dates.

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Included Unique Activities

  • Wonderlights at Malahide Castle & Gardens
  • Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden Admission
  • Westport House & Gardens Guided Tour
Wonderlights at Malahide Castle

Wonderlights at Malahide Castle

Dinner at La Fougère Restaurant

Dinner at La Fougère Restaurant

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

Westport House Admission & Guided Tour

Westport House Admission & Guided Tour

Afternoon Tea at Carton House

Afternoon Tea at Carton House

Accommodation

4 Nights

Elegant Castle Hotel

2 Nights

Picturesque Spa Hotel

1 Night

Scenic Luxury Hotel

Transportation

  • Automatic Rental Car 

Dining Options Included

  • 7 Full Breakfasts
  • Afternoon Tea at a 5-Star Resort
  • Delectable Dinner at La Fougère Restaurant 
  • Christmas Day Lunch
  • Christmas Eve Dinner 

Points of Interest

  • Indulge in Award-Winning Hot Chocolate at Butler's Cafe in Dublin
  • Explore a Sprawling Georgian-era Estate with Period Rooms, Lake, and Mini-Railway
  • Walk through Illuminated Gardens at a Medieval Castle
  • Behold Amazing Views of Connemara National Park
  • Discover Idyllic walking & cycling trails and the wild Atlantic coast on the Great Western Greenway

Dublin, County Dublin

Athlone, County Westmeath

Clonmacnoise, County Offaly

Great Western Greenway, County Mayo

Westport House and Gardens, County Mayo

Kylemore Abbey, County Galway

Galway, County Galway

Croagh Patrick, County Mayo

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • 7-nights Authentic Irish Accommodations

TRANSPORTATION

  • Automatic Rental Car

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • 7 Full Irish Breakfasts
  • Afternoon Tea at a 5-Star Resort
  • Delectable Dinner at La Fougère Restaurant
  • Christmas Day Lunch 
  • Christmas Eve Dinner

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Wonderlights at Malahide Castle & Gardens
  • Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden Admission
  • Westport House Guided Tour

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.

*Disclaimer: This holiday experience must begin on December 23rd. If these dates don’t work for you, your Authentic Destination Expert can design a custom winter holiday for you with other dates.

"Sisters Trip"

Jannette

Montana

Jolene was wonderful! She’s a friendly and professional trip advisor and arranger. She put together a 12-day tour of the Wild Atlantic Way in southwest Ireland for us. We’re happy to say that everything went smoothly and to plan, including picking up the rental car, the hotel reservations, the ticket vouchers for tours, the highlights to see along the way and returning the car. Jolene promptly followed up on emails, questions and phone calls before our trip and made sure everything was set up and in place. She made sure to cover all the “what if” questions before we left but we didn’t need any further assistance once in Ireland. My family and I would not hesitate to recommend Authentic Vacations because of the attention to detail and great customer service, especially from Jolene!

"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

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