Castles of Ireland Tour Enjoy a luxury 8 Day/7 Night 5-Star Castles of Ireland Chauffeur Tour from $2099.00* The Castles of Ireland Tour of Ireland is a magical experience. From once you arrive, you will be whisked off on your own private tour. Ireland is a country of enchanting landscapes & unrivalled scenery - all of which you will view while touring daily from the comfort of a luxury vehicle & the service of your private driver/guide. The finest of accommodations will make you feel like modern royalty. Blissful luxury is truly the essence of this unforgettable tour of Ireland’s finest historic castles. This tour includes: 1 night at Waterford Castle 1 night at Dromoland Castle 2 nights at Ashford Castle 2 nights at Lough Eske Castle 1 night at Cabra Castle 8 Days with a Private Driver/Guide touring in a luxury vehicle Full Irish Breakfast Daily (7 Breakfasts - not included on morning of arrival) All Taxes

Touring Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive Dublin Airport
Arrive into Dublin Airport where you will be met by your private driver/guide and transferred to your luxury vehicle.

Travel south to Waterford City, an area rich with over 1,000 years of history. Enjoy the elegance of the 18th century at the magnificent Bishop’s Palace, climb the jagged steps in Reginald’s Tower, stroll the charming streets of the historic filled city center or visit the newly opened Waterford Crystal Factory.

Enjoy your first night in Ireland at Waterford Castle -As you enter the massive studded oak doors you will be embraced by the Castle’s 500 year history, the carved stone and wood panelled Hall, with its Jacobean style antiques and intricate original tapestries.

Day 2: Waterford to Clare via Tipperary
Travel west to Clare today - along the way stop enroute in Tipperary at the Rock of Cashel, one of the most majestic sites in Ireland dating back to the 12th century.

Overnight tonight at Dromoland Castle - set on 440 private acres, Dromoland is renowned for the very best that Ireland has to offer: award winning cuisine, a timeless atmosphere, & a wealth of estate activities - golf, fishing, falconry, clay fishing and archery.

Day 3: Clare to Mayo
Today, enjoy the spectacular scenery of Ireland’s wondrous western coast. First travel north via the town of Ennis; continue to the dramatic Cliffs of Moher and enjoy some time here. Later, continue north via the mystical area of the Burren region of Co. Clare and onto Galway City.
Galway City at the mouth of Galway Bay is both a picturesque and lively city with a wonderful avant-garde culture and a fascinating mixture of locally owned, specialty shops, often featuring locally made crafts.

Your final destination today is Cong, Co. Mayo where you will enjoy 2 nights at the famed Ashford Castle. One of Ireland’s most majestic castles, Ashford Castle offers the ultimate in luxurious accommodation with dramatic views over Lough Corrib.

Day 4: Mayo/Galway
Today you may like to experience the Connemara region of Co. Galway. Connemara is a wild and beautiful region of mountains, lakes, tumbling streams undulating bog, unspoiled beaches and panoramic views. It is a Gaelic- speaking region and has attracted many artisans, who can be visited at work in their studios. Here you may like to visit Kylemore Abbey & Walled Gardens, ‘Ireland’s most romantic castle’ originally built as a gift in 1867.

Return to Ashford Castle for overnight.

Day 5: Mayo to Donegal
Your travels will take you north today to Co. Donegal. Travel via Mayo & Sligo - In Irish, Sligo translates as ‘bay of the shells’ and this county situated by Sligo Bay in the north west of Ireland, is famed for its archaeological finds, its evocative landmarks and their association with the Irish poet W.B. Yeats.

Arrive at Lough Eske Castle, Winner of the World’s Best Luxury Country Hotel. A beautifully restored Gaelic castle hugging the shores of Lough Eske, near the fabled Bluestack mountains in Donegal, Lough Eske is a luxurious oasis of relaxed elegance, attentive service & exceptional food.

Day 6: Donegal
Explore Donegal today - Donegal is Ireland’s second largest county after Cork and where Cork has Ireland’s most southerly point, Donegal has its most northerly at Malin Head on the rugged Inishowen Peninsula. Donegal’s other key geological feature are the Slieve League Cliffs, which are the tallest seas cliffs in Europe. The Irish language spoken in this part of Ireland is distinctively different to that in the rest of the country with a heavy leaning towards Scots Gaelic in some parts, particularly in north western coastal regions and the islands.

Return to Lough Eske Castle for overnight.

Day 7: Donegal - Meath
Travel back towards Dublin for your last night in Ireland in Co. Meath. The mysterious allure of Ireland’s legends powerfully resonates through the landscapes of Meath. Man first settled here 8000 years ago and the county’s lush plans are replete with ancient Celtic monuments, castles and churches. Co. Meath is home to Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, which was constructed over a thirty-year period by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter. Also home to the Boyne Valley, the site of the historic battle of 1690 and is also home to many of Ireland’s most notable Neolithic sites, including Bru na Boinne with its 15 passage graves and the massive Newgrange, containing an inner chamber illuminated once a year by the rising sun of the winter solstice.

Enjoy your last night in Ireland at Cabra Castle - Set on 100 acres of parkland and garden, with the magnificent backdrop of Dun a Ri Forest Park, there is much to explore both indoors and out. Along the way you will uncover some of the past secrets of gracious living and a bygone age.

Day 8: Depart Dublin
A private driver will transfer you to Dublin Airport for your departure flight.

Price per person sharing from $2099.00 and includes accommodation as per the above itinerary, full Irish breakfast daily, private driver as per the above, & all taxes.

Low Season: $3489.00 Per Person Sharing {based on 2 people traveling}
$2099.00 Per Person Sharing {based on 4 people traveling}
[January 1-March 31 & November 1-December 22]

Mid Season: $3999.00 Per Person Sharing {based on 2 people traveling}
$2599.00 Per Person Sharing {based on 4 people traveling}
[April 1-May 31 & October 1-October 31]

High Season: $4169.00 Per Person Sharing {based on 2 people traveling}
$2829.00 Per Person Sharing {based on 4 people traveling}
[June 1 - September 30]

*All prices are per person based on double occupancy.