2024 Vacations

Book early and save 15%

Book any of our wonderful self-drive vacation packages before the 31st of May 2024 to receive a 15% discount off your tour price!
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or special event packages.

Tour Overview

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This tour has everything!! Stay in the most luxurious of our Irish Castles and Manor Hotels on this 9 day Platinum vacation to Ireland complete with ferry trip to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands and home to the spectacular pre-Christian Dun Aonghus Fort.  Add in Gourmet meals in many of Ireland’s best restaurants, private tours and so much more and you have the vacation of a lifetime. While this tour includes many of Ireland’s most iconic locations, because all of our travel consultants live in Ireland, they also have an intimate knowledge of Ireland’s hidden gems. All of our tours are designed in-house and as well having your own dedicated travel consultant, you will also receive a comprehensive and unparalleled daily sightseeing guide that is unmatched in the industry. While this is a self-drive vacation, a chauffeured version is also available. Just Tell Us What You Want! 

While this is a self-drive vacation, a chauffeured version is also available! 

Additional highlights of the Platinum Tour

As well as the upgrades to 5 star hotels in all locations, additional highlights of the ‘PLATINUM TOUR’ while in Ireland will be 2 nights in the wonderful Dromoland Castle, attending the Bunratty Castle Banquet, afternoon tea in Dublin’s Deluxe Merrion Hotel, a Falconry session in Dromoland Castle plus more….

To top it off, your tour price includes 3 gourmet dining experiences in 3 of Ireland’s premier restaurants, The Michelin Star restaurants of Patrick Guilbaud’s in The Merrion and Chef Martijn Kajuiter and the Cliff House in Ardmore. There will also be dinner at the Earl of Thomond restaurant in Dromoland Castle.

Don't Forget! All elements of this vacation package can be customized to suit your needs. If you have a location or special ‘MUST SEE’ place, make sure to mention this to your travel consultant.

What's included

  • Car rental (automatic) for 7 days. Private Chauffeur available on request
    - including our special comfort pack complete with GPS, additional driver and super cover for peace of mind driving
  • Meet and Greet at Dublin Airport
  • Luxurious Pampering Spa Treatment/Massage after your flight.
  • 8 nights’ Deluxe accommodation with full Irish Breakfast daily
  • 3 Gourmet evening dining experiences in 3 of Ireland’s best restaurants
  • Tickets for the Bunratty Castle Banquet
  • Falconry session at Dromoland Castle
  • Complimentary short horse riding session on Austrian Halflinger ponies within the grounds of The Europe Hotel in Killarney
  • Afternoon Tea at The Merrion Dublin
  • Ferry tickets to the Aran Islands.
  • 2 day Hop-on Hop-off Bus tickets for Dublin sightseeing 
  • Private transfer to Dublin Airport for your flight home
  • Services of experienced Irish based travel planner
  • Our renowned customized sightseeing guide
  • 24/7 support while on tour

Tour highlights

  • Ring of Kerry
  • Beara Peninsula
  • Garnish Island
  • Cork
  • Killarney National Park

Overnights for this tour

  • Powerscourt Hotel, Wicklow for 1 Night
  • The Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, Waterford for 1 Night
  • The Europe Hotel, Killarney for 2 Nights
  • Dromoland Castle, Clare for 2 Nights
  • The Merrion Hotel, Dublin for 2 Nights

Accommodation options

  • Superior & First Class Hotels
  • Luxury Accommodation & Service in our 4 & 5 Star Hotels
  • Country Manor Houses
  • Deluxe Accommodation in our 4 & 5 Star Irish Castles
  • Any Combination of the above

Tour itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Ireland

Arrive at Rosslare Harbour and make your way along the south coast to Ireland’s second city, Cork. After checking into your hotel, enjoy a welcome dinner. Overnight Cork DBB Distance approx. 200 km/125 miles; Driving Time approx. 2 hours 45 minutes

Day 2 - Beara Peninsula

After breakfast drive around cork’s equivalent to the Ring of Kerry, the Beara Peninsula. Steeped in myths and legend, the mountains and valleys of the Beara Peninsula are rich in archaeological sites, scenic lakes cradled by beautiful mountains and a rugged coastline. Stops on the way could include the only cable car in Ireland that links Dursey Island with the mainland or garnish Island, renowned world-wide for its Italian gardens. Distance approx. 280 km/174 miles; Driving time approx. 4 hours 45 minutes

Day 3 - Killarney & the Ring of Kerry

Today you will discover the wonderful scenery of Killarney as you drive around the famous Ring of Kerry. The road winds between the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland's highest mountains, and the varied Atlantic coast. You will be amazed at the breathtaking views and you will stop for photos at the most dramatic scenes. Drive through the remote villages of Cahersiveen and Waterville (one of Charlie Chaplin’s favourite places), pass through the colourful village of Sneem and pause at Moll's Gap to view the Three Lakes of Killarney. Enjoy some free time in Killarney or stroll through Killarney National Park before returning to your hotel. Overnight Cork BB Distance approx. 330 km/205 miles; Driving time approx. 5 hours

Day 4 - Homeward Bound

After your final Irish breakfast check out of your hotel and make your way back to Rosslare for your return ferry. Distance approx. 200 km/125 miles; Driving Time approx. 2 hours 45 minutes

Route map

2024 Vacations

Book early and save 15%

Book any of our wonderful self-drive vacation packages before the 31st of May 2024 to receive a 15% discount off your tour price!
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or special event packages.

Tour Prices

Don't Forget!

  • All elements of this vacation package can be customized to suit your needs
  • Chauffeured option also available - Just Ask 
  • Please note we charge in Euros. Prices in other currencies are for indication only and subject to fluctuation

 

PRICING (PER PERSON BASED ON 2 SHARING A ROOM)

Notes

  • Single supplement available on request.
  • Please note prices are per person based on 2 persons in each room with full Irish breakfast and taxes included.
  • Children Sharing with 2 adults (aged 2-11) rates available upon request.
  • Children under the age of 2 are free when sharing with 2 Adults.
  • Listed hotels subject to availability at time of booking

Private Chauffeur Option Available For This Tour

  • Enjoy the services of an experienced and friendly driver guide
  • Luxury vehicles so you get to travel in style and comfort
  • Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar and sometime narrow roads
  • With our knowledgeable drivers you see more in less time
  • You get to see the scenery instead of worrying about crashing into it!
  • Contact Us for a price quotation today

Prices in other currencies are indicative only. Please note that we charge in Euro.

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