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Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our 11-Night Ireland & Wales Family Adventure. With overnight stays in Dublin, Caernarfon, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Aberystwyth, St. David’s and Cardiff, this tour is perfect for families in search of some fun!

Your tour begins with an airport meet and greet and three nights in Dublin. Here, you will be treated to a Gaelic Games Experience (where you will learn the art of Irish cultural sports) and a 2-day Hop on Hop off bus pass. The bus pass will allow you to see Dublin’s highlights such as Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, Grafton Street and EPIC (The Irish Emigration Museum). 

After a ferry ride across the Irish Sea to Holyhead, you will make your way to your Caernarfon accommodation. During your stay here, you will enjoy a Sea to Surf Ribride and a ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway to the summit of Snowdon (the highest summit in England and Wales). You'll then journey to your glamping accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Your time here is yours to spend as you wish but we suggest traveling on the Ffestiniog Railway (the oldest independent railway company in the world) or ziplining over mountain, moor and mine at Zip World, bouncing around underground caves at Bounce Below, or riding the steepest cable railway in Britain into the belly of the beast on a Llechwedd mine tour. 

Sightsee around St. David’s and Pembrokeshire before continuing on to Cardiff, where you'll spend your last two days in the beloved capital of Wales. Here, you will have access to the city with a Hop on Hop off bus pass. While your bus pass is active, we suggest using it to visit some of the major landmarks of the city, such as Principality Stadium, The National Museum of Wales and the tranquil Alexandra Gardens.

Included Unique Activities

Meet & Greet Private Airport Transfer - Dublin

Meet & Greet Private Airport Transfer - Dublin

Experience Gaelic Games - Dublin

Experience Gaelic Games - Dublin

Private Transfer to/from Dublin Port, Dublin

Private Transfer to/from Dublin Port, Dublin

Ferry from Dublin to Holyhead

Ferry from Dublin to Holyhead

Rib Boat Safari

Rib Boat Safari

24-Hour Cardiff Hop On Hop Off Bus

24-Hour Cardiff Hop On Hop Off Bus

Snowdon Mountain Railway - Heritage Steam Train

Snowdon Mountain Railway - Heritage Steam Train

Accommodations

3 Nights

Luxury 4-Star Hotel

2 Nights

Historic Heritage Hotel

2 Nights

5-Star Natural Glamping

1 Night

Boutique Seaside Hotel

1 Night

Magnificent Castle Hotel

2 Nights

4 Star Luxury Spa Hotel

Points of Interest

Phoenix Park, County Dublin

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, County Dublin

Temple Bar, County Dublin

Guinness Storehouse, County Dublin

Dublin Castle, County Dublin

Grafton Street, County Dublin

O'Connell Street, County Dublin

GPO (General Post Office), County Dublin

UNESCO World Heritage sites

Caernarfon

Caernarfon

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2026 MID SEASON

Available Dates

Nov, Dec

From $3,520 per person

2026 HIGH SEASON

Available Dates

Oct

From $3,890 per person

2027 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec

From $3,872 per person

2027 MID SEASON

Available Dates

Apr, May, Sep, Oct

From $4,279 per person

2027 HIGH SEASON

Available Dates

Jun, Jul, Aug

From $4,469 per person

 

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION
  • 11 Nights Unique Hotels in Ireland and Wales
TRANSPORTATION
  • Meet and Greet on arrival in Dublin
  • Private Transfer from Dublin Hotel to Ferry Port
  • Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Dublin
  • Automatic Car Rental for your time in Wales
INCLUDED UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
  • Rib Ride Boat Tour
  • Snowdon Mountain Railway – Journey to the Summit
  • Hop On Hop Off One Sightseeing Day Pass in Cardiff
POINTS OF INTEREST
  • Stroll the Cobblestone-Lined Grafton Street in The Temple Bar
  • Marvel at Dublin Castle - the Heart of Historic Dublin
  • Meander through Phoenix Park - the Largest Enclosed City Park in Europe
  • Visit Guinness Storehouse – the Home of Guinness
  • Discover how Irish Influenced and Shaped the World at EPIC - the Irish Emigration Museum
  • See Dublin's Famous General Post Office
  • Explore the Eastern Shore of the Menai Strait in Caernarfon & Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
  • Visit the Enchanting Italianate-Style Village of Portmeirion
  • Take in Ffestiniog Railway - the Oldest Independent Railway in The World
  • Discover a Range of Unique Activities in Blaenau Ffestiniog
  • Visit the Perilous-Looking Devils Bridge Falls
  • See the Stunning Vale of Rheidol Heritage Railway
  • Pay a Visit to St David's Cathedral at the Most Westerly Point of Wales
  • Journey to Pembrokeshire Castle, Castle Coch, and Cardiff Castle
  • Head Back in Time at the National Museum of Wales

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.

"Belated Norway Honeymoon"

Brandi Moore

Georgia

This was my first experience working with Authentic Vacations and they did not disappoint! Amber was amazing!!! I was in over my head with a Norway itinerary, but she put my mind at ease. She was so patient! My clients made it very challenging. I was ready to give up after several attempts to create the itinerary they requested because each time they'd ask for another change. Amber did not waiver though. She knew just what to do and always had excellent recommendations. She listened and took the time to talk through the clients' requests with me. With the help of Amber and the local Nordics team I was finally able to give the clients the perfect itinerary. They were so pleased! This trip was on their bucket list and they had an amazing time. I really don't know what I would have done without Amber! I will definitely use Authentic again. I was so impressed with their process and the level of support. I never felt like just another email itinerary request. Working with Amber was like working with family and I knew both myself and the clients were in great hands. Thank you, Amber, for taking such good care of us and for making me look like a rockstar with these clients!

"Small Group Private Trip to Ireland/Scotland"

TJ Hayes

Florida

Amber and Authentic Vacations saved my group and my reputation with these clients when another "'reputable" supplier severely dropped the ball and botched the booking experience. Not only did they come in under budget BUT they added so many other experiences for clients. I knew nothing about Scotland and only a little about Ireland and she took that weight entirely off my hands. Clients are back and had a great adventure! Highly recommend Amber and the Authentic Vacations team. They made me look like a rockstar and clients loved their entire experience.

"Friend Vacation"

Melanie Carpenter

Ireland

Jennifer made me look like a rock star in my clients' eyes! 2 couples did an 8 day adventure in Ireland. They gave me their list of must see and dos and Jennifer filled in all the gaps and planned the best route. Her call with me prior to the clients' departure was super informative. She gave me times where they should plan on heading to their next stop on their busy days. All the extra little advice she gives is absolutely invaluable! So glad I have another set of clients heading to Ireland next year and that I get to work with her again!

"Anniversary"

Christopher Castelo

Philippines

It is lived up my expectation

"2026 Family vacation to Italy"

Richard Sasson

Oakland

Amber at Authentic Vacations was absolutely wonderful. She helped put together a great trip for the family. The feedback from the family is below:


From Marta: With the exception of a tour that was delayed, everything scheduled commenced on time. Our drivers and tour guides were outstanding! Hotel Corallo was heavenly and couldn’t have been better located. Hotel Quirinale needs to provide more storage space! Though the rooms were spacious, the furniture was not suitable for storing our clothes!


From Joseph: Richard was excellent. So thorough in every possible way, even stuff I didn't think of when I typically travel, and he was responsive to a few things that came up during our trip. Will be using him for our next trip.

"Italy Trip"

John Ambrose

Colorado

Jen set up everything and the trip was amazing. The hotels and places we visited were all awesome. Jen did a great job of selecting and creating our daily venues.

"Holiday break in Ireland"

Rodney Bates

Chum Creek, Vic. Australia

The trip to Ireland met every expectation and more. Everything happened as planned, fabulous hotels and locations, seamless arrangements for airport transfers and car hire, and made good use of the inclusions and itinerary suggestions. Our second trip with these guys, thoroughly recommend them for your next journey

"Birthday"

Karen Sanchez

NY

The clients had an amazing time. They even texted in destination to tell me how wonderful everything was. Adina was super knowledgeable and her planning was flawless.

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