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    8 Day Private Chauffeur Vacation

    Private Chauffeur | Family Friendly Hotels | 8 days | 7 Meals

    Ireland is an amazing country to visit with kids. From incredibly wild and scenic landscapes to interactive and educational museums, to Irish Castles, mystical fairies and leprechauns. Enjoy a captivating and engaging vacation for all ages with a private-driver guide throughout your vacation as your local expert. Your family will relax in a cosy home away from home each evening. Experience a carefully crafted tour combining kid-friendly activities with authentic Irish experiences! Travelling with your extended family? This is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together, and perhaps learn about the family’s Irish heritage all together in Ireland.

     

    Low Season 2023/2024Mid season 2023/2024High Season 2023/2024
    Jan, Feb, Nov, DecMar, Apr, OctMay-Sept
    From $5050 per adult sharing* From $5205 per adult sharing* From $5699 per adult sharing*
    *Price based on 2 adults & 2 children

    Explore Ireland on a Family Vacation of a Lifetime - This tour itinerary can be fully customized to suit your preferences


    What's Included

    Luxury Vehicle & Private Chauffeur Driver

    Private luxury vehicle & dedicated, private chauffeur driver, serving as your local expert for 5 days of your trip; Private Arrival and Departure transfer from/to Dublin Airport is also included.

    Accommodation

    2 nights B&B at the Camden Court Hotel Dublin; 2 nights B&B at the Bunratty Castle Hotel County Clare; 2 nights B&B at the Ardilaun Hotel Galway; 1 night B&B at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel, County Meath.

    Sightseeing

    Entrance to the Dublin City Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour; Viking Splash Tour Dublin; Croke Park Skyline Tour; Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Cliffs of Moher & Atlantic Edge Exhibition; and 45 Minute Hawk Walk by Ailwee Caves Ireland is included in the pricing ~ Your choice of additional pre-organized sightseeing can be added to your quote at an extra supplement.

    Terms and Conditions*

    Land Only - Price is per adult and is based on 2 adults sharing and 2 children under 12 go free. Rates are subject to availability and varies by travel dates. Specialized Travel Services strongly recommends Travel Insurance to cover trip cancellation & interruption, medical & health insurance, loss of baggage or trip delay.

    Day 1: Welcome to Ireland

    Meet your private chauffeur driver at Dublin Airport, who will transfer you to your centrally located hotel. Take a walk around Dublin City, get to know it’s famous landmarks such as the Georgian Squares, Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

     

    Hotel Stay: Camden Court Hotel, Dublin City. (Or similar) (B&B Basis).

    Day 2: Dublin City Exploring

    Begin your tour with a splash! Climb aboard the Viking Splash Tours vehicle and enjoy a thrilling tour of the main sights and scenes of Dublin City. Learn stories of the old medieval city and Viking heritage; the Viking guides deliver an engaging commentary for all!

     

    In the afternoon visit Croke Park, Ireland’s biggest stadium and the home of Gaelic games. Are you ready for a 17-storey high? Then bring your adventurous spirit (and your camera!) to Croke Park’s Skyline. This thrilling rooftop walkway is actually Dublin’s highest open-viewing platform and offers breathtaking panoramic views of Ireland’s vibrant capital from the mountains to the sea. Then of course there’s the sporting highlight – the incredible view from the platform that’s suspended over the Croke Park pitch itself.

     

    Hotel Stay: Camden Court Hotel, Dublin City. (Or similar) (B&B Basis).

    Day 3: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

    Head West to visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Bunratty castle is a 15th century tower house and is the most authentic medieval fortress in Ireland. Naughty kids beware: We’re visiting the dungeon! In the grounds of the castle is a folk park consisting of a number of farmhouses and craft shops re-erected and furnished as part of a display of 19th century Irish life.

     

    Hotel Stay: Bunratty Castle Hotel, County Clare. (Or similar) (B&B Basis).

    Day 4: Hawk Walk and Cliffs of Moher

    Fly your very own hawks under the guidance of your instructor during your fun Hawk Walk in the Burren Region. After you have been introduced to your hawks you’ll set off into the magnificent woodlands to fly your hawks, as they follow you from tree to tree through the woods before swooping down to land on your gloved fist.

     

    In the afternoon, visit the famous Cliffs of Moher and take a walk enjoying the views of the dramatic cliff edge. Standing 702 feet at their highest point, they stretch for 5 miles along the Atlantic coast.

     

    Take some time to discover the karst and mysterious landscape of the Burren region.

     

    Hotel Stay: Bunratty Castle Hotel, County Clare. (Or similar) (B&B Basis).

    Day 5: Galway City and Surroundings

    Travel to Galway City, a thriving cultural hub and the biggest city in the west of Ireland today. Galway is renowned for its locally owned restaurants and shops. We recommend a stroll along Salthill Promenade!

     

    Hotel Stay: Ardilaun Hotel, Galway. (Or similar). (B&B Basis).

    Day 6: Connemara and Dan O'Hara's Homestead

    Explore the wild west today! The coastal region of Connemara is renowned for its stunning mountains, lakes, tumbling streams, undulating bog and unspoiled beaches.

     

    We recommend a visit to Dan O’Hara’s Homestead – Martin & Nora and their family run a hill farm in the heart of Connemara. The family have lovingly restored the cottage of Dan O’Hara, who was forced to emigrate during the Irish famine. See cattle, sheep and the world-famous Connemara Ponies on their farm and watch live demonstrations of traditional farming activities such as turf cutting and sheep herding. Return to Galway for overnight.

     

    Hotel Stay: Ardilaun Hotel, Galway. (Or similar) (B&B Basis).

    Day 7: Boyne Valley and Meath

    Next to Ireland’s Ancient East, to discover the Boyne valley, a region preserving ancient feats of architecture today. Perhaps stop at the Bru Na Boinne Centre to visit megalithic passage tombs such as Newgrange and Knowth. Newgrange is older than the Great Pyramid of Giza and Stonehenge; be amazed by the ancient engineering of Ireland’s oldest heritage site! Check into your hotel and bid farewell to your driver guide here.

     

    Hotel Stay: The Dunboyne Castle Hotel, County Meath. (Or similar) (B&B Basis).

     

    Day 8: Depart from Dublin Airport

    A private chauffeur driver will transfer you directly from your hotel to Dublin Airport. Slán Abhaile!  (Safe Home!)

     

    option to add extra nights to your vacation and extend your stay

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    Vacation Highlights

    Fun for the Family

    Croke Park Skyline Tour;

    Viking Splash Tour;

    Bunratty Castle and Folk Park;

    Hawk Walk

    Instagram Bucket List

    Dublin City;

    Cliffs of Moher;

    Burren Region;

    Salthill Promenade;

    Connemara;

    Galway Bay

    Family Friendly Hotels

    Family-friendly hotel accommodation in centrally located hotels in Dublin, Bunratty, Galway and Meath.

    What's Included

    Luxury Vehicle & Private Chauffeur Driver

    Private luxury vehicle & dedicated, private chauffeur driver, serving as your local expert for 5 days of your trip; Private Arrival and Departure transfer from/to Dublin Airport is also included.

    Accommodation

    2 nights B&B at the Camden Court Hotel Dublin; 2 nights B&B at the Bunratty Castle Hotel County Clare; 2 nights B&B at the Ardilaun Hotel Galway; 1 night B&B at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel, County Meath.

    Sightseeing

    Entrance to the Dublin City Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour; Viking Splash Tour Dublin; Croke Park Skyline Tour; Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Cliffs of Moher & Atlantic Edge Exhibition; and 45 Minute Hawk Walk by Ailwee Caves Ireland is included in the pricing ~ Your choice of additional pre-organized sightseeing can be added to your quote at an extra supplement.

    Terms and Conditions*

    Land Only - Price is per adult and is based on 2 adults sharing and 2 children under 12 go free. Rates are subject to availability and varies by travel dates. Specialized Travel Services strongly recommends Travel Insurance to cover trip cancellation & interruption, medical & health insurance, loss of baggage or trip delay.

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    Bunratty Castle, County Clare
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    Croke Park Stadium, Dublin
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    Cliffs of Moher, County Clare
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    Viking Splash Tour, Dublin City

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