12-Night Soul of Ireland Vacation

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Explore Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, before heading for the majestic northeast coast. Bountiful sights include the mystical Giants Causeway, and exhilarating Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Visit Ancient City Walls and stunning coastal scenery. View 5000 year old Megalithic Monuments and enjoy traditional Irish music by the open fire in a cozy pub.
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Meet & Greet on Arrival Guinness Storehouse Tour Irish Storytelling Evening with Dinner Entrance to the Titanic Experience Cliff Walk with a Local Farmer Cliffs of Moher Cruise Horse and Carriage Ride with Craft Brewery Experience Entrance to Kilkenny Castle Explore 5000 year old Newgrange & The Boyne Valley Visit Medieval Towns and Ancient Castles Enjoy two Nights in Belfast City Visit Dunluce Castle and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Explore the Giants Causeway, Antrim Coast and Donegal Marvel at the Cliffs of Moher & Burren Region of Clare Discover the magical 'Kingdom' of County Kerry

What's this trip about?

    Explore Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, before heading for the majestic northeast coast. Bountiful sights include the mystical Giants Causeway, and exhilarating Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Visit Ancient City Walls and stunning coastal scenery. View 5000 year old Megalithic Monuments and enjoy traditional Irish music by the open fire in a cozy pub.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
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Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Belfast
  • Derry
  • Dublin
  • Kilkenny

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

Trip includes

    • ACCOMMODATION 12 nights Accommodation from City Hotel, Castle and B&B TRANSPORTATION Private Transfer on Arrival Rental Car including our Exclusive Reduced Excess Insurance Package DINING OPTIONS 12 Breakfasts- Full Irish Breakfasts Each Morning

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in: Arrive at Dublin Airport Location: Dublin Location: Trinity College Location: Guinness Storehouse Location: Grafton Street Accommodation: The Alex Activity: Guinness Storehouse Tour Activity: Meet & Greet Private Airport Transfer - Dublin Day 2 Location: Dublin Museums Location: Temple Bar Location: Saint Patrick's Cathedral Location: Dublin Castle Location: Dublin Accommodation: The Alex Activity: Food, Folklore & Fairies Day 3 Location: Belfast Location: Titanic Belfast Location: Belfast Castle and Cave Hill Location: Newgrange Location: Carlingford Accommodation: Grand Central Hotel Activity: Titanic Experience Belfast Car Rental: Group C/F - Compact Day 4 Location: Derry Location: Glens of Antrim Location: Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Location: Giant's Causeway Location: Dunluce Castle Accommodation: Beech Hill Country House Hotel Day 5 Location: Donegal Location: Killybegs Location: Glenveagh National Park Location: Slieve League Accommodation: Beech Hill Country House Hotel Day 6 Location: Mohill Location: Glencar Waterfall Location: Boyle Abbey Location: Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery Accommodation: Lough Rynn Castle Hotel Day 7 Location: Doolin Location: Cong Location: Galway Location: Salthill Accommodation: Sheedy's Doolin Day 8 Location: Lahinch Location: The Burren Location: Cliffs of Moher Location: Poulnabrone Dolmen and Stone Fort Location: Doolin Accommodation: Sheedy's Doolin Activity: Cliffs of Moher 360 Tour - Cliff Walk & Cruise Day 9 Location: Killarney Location: Ennis Location: Bunratty Location: Adare Heritage Village Accommodation: The Lake Hotel Day 10 Location: Kenmare Location: Killarney National Park Location: Ross Castle Location: Killarney to Kenmare Accommodation: The Lake Hotel Activity: Killarney Jaunting Car Tour with Brewery Experience Day 11 Location: Dingle Location: Ancient Dingle Location: Conor Pass Location: Slea Head Accommodation: The Lake Hotel Day 12 Location: Kilkenny Location: Kilkenny Castle Location: Glen of Aherlow Location: Rock of Cashel Accommodation: The Pembroke Hotel Activity: Kilkenny Castle Day 13 Departure at: Depart from Dublin Airport

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Price From $2,498
Price per day$208
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Authentic Vacations has been in business since 1989.    Our culturally-diverse staff of destination experts are not only specialists in travel but have intimate familiarity with Ireland, Scotland and England as tourist destinations.   From much-frequented regions to lesser-known gems off the beaten path, we understand varying appeals and are committed to planning itineraries that revolve around the needs of the client.   In addition to offering custom tours from scratch, all of our vacation packages are fully customizable.

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While many of our competitors take a call center, vacation-in-a-box approach to travel, we pride ourselves on our premium client support and the personal touch that goes into each and every itinerary design.  We believe it’s what makes us unique.

Beyond planning the perfect, custom itinerary for each of our clients, we offer all-important peace of mind while traveling.  We understand the stress that accompanies traveling to another country and with offices in Ireland, the US and Canada, we offer round-the-clock support to our clients while they’re abroad.  Be it travel advice, itinerary changes or assistance in the event of emergency, we are on standby to help in any way we can.  With Authentic Ireland, you can enjoy stress-free travel knowing that we have your back every step of the way.

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Transportation & flights

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