Irish Castles and Manors

Welcome to Ireland! You will be met by your private driver/guide at Shannon Airport and accompanied to your luxury vehicle. Travel north to visit the bohemian city of Galway. Galway, at the mouth of Galway Bay, is a picturesque and lively city hosting a fantastic mix of locally owned shops, pubs and restaurants.

Next stop is the pretty village of Cong, the filming location for the Oscar-winning film, “The Quiet Man”, featuring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara.

Spend two nights at Ashford Castle, a 5* deluxe property situated on Lough Corrib. The stately baronial castle was the country estate of the Guinness family for almost a century, until it was transformed into a luxury hotel in 1939. The public rooms and reception rooms are elegant and stylish ranging from a majestic dining room to a dungeon bar.

Castle Stay: Ashford Castle, County Mayo (Or similar) (B&B Basis)

Discover the wild and beautiful region Connemara today. Connemara is renowned for its stunning mountains, lakes, tumbling streams, undulating bog and unspoiled beaches.

Don’t miss Kylemore Abbey & Walled Gardens, ‘Ireland’s most romantic castle’, originally built as a wedding gift in in the 19th Century. Or take the Killary Cruise and enjoy the splendor of Ireland’s only Fjord.

Castle Stay: Ashford Castle, County Mayo (Or similar) (B&B Basis)

Travel through the Burren region, a vast sea of limestone paving, framed only by the ocean. Stop in Doolin for lunch, traditionally a fishing village, Doolin is now renowned world-wide as the traditional music capital of Ireland.

Visit the Cliffs of Moher; Ireland’s most visited natural attraction with a magical vista that captures the hearts of up to one million visitors every year. Standing 702 feet at their highest point, they stretch for 5 miles along the Atlantic coast.

Arrive at the award-winning Adare Manor and Golf Resort, where you will spend three nights. Adare Manor is set on a magnificent 840-acre estate in the heart of picturesque Adare village. Enjoy a dip in the pool, a quiet spell in the golf driving range, or a brisk walk across the vast stretch of the Manor estate. If that’s not enough try something a little more unique, like a falconry lesson, archery or clay pigeon shooting.

Castle Stay: Adare Manor, County Limerick (Or similar) (B&B Basis)

Today take a trip to the Dingle Peninsula, which extends into the Atlantic Ocean. The ‘Slea Head’ drive offers stunning coastal scenery and views of Ireland’s highest mountain- Macgillacuddy Reeks.

Perhaps visit Dingle Sheepdogs to watch a local sheep farmer herd sheep in the old traditional manner with his team of well-trained Border Collies. Here you could also visit the Famine Cottages. Enjoy some time in the fishing village of Dingle, where local restaurants serve fish fresh straight from the boats!

Castle Stay: Adare Manor, County Limerick (Or similar) (B&B Basis)

Visit Limerick City; perhaps discovering heritage gems like King John’s Castle and the 800-year-old St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Maybe a visit to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park in County Clare. The 15th century castle and folk park offer a fascinating view into traditional Irish life in times gone by. Return to Adare to have time to relax and enjoy your last night in Ireland.

Castle Stay: Adare Manor, County Limerick (Or similar) (B&B Basis)

Time to say “Slán go fóill” (Goodbye in Gaelic) to Ireland for now – a private driver will transfer you to Shannon Airport for your departure flight.

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