Ireland for the Family

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Get ready for an unforgettable family vacation in magical Ireland, featuring paddle boarding, city biking, jaunting cars, archery, and Michelin Star restaurants! Start your exciting privateguided journey through the Emerald Isle in Dublin, on a city bike tour. Ride by the Dublin Castle, St. Stephen’s Green, and other iconic sites. Continue through the Irish c...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Killarney National Park and discover areas of the National Park
    • A suitable Falconry experience for all of the family to enjoy together, and a marvellous opportunity to create memories
    • Explore Clare, where you will have the opportunity to discover the landscapes of the Burren while enjoy a tour of a traditional Irish farm
    • Cliff at Lyons sits where city ends, and countryside begins
    • Discover Dublin

What's this trip about?

    Get ready for an unforgettable family vacation in magical Ireland, featuring paddle boarding, city biking, jaunting cars, archery, and Michelin Star restaurants! Start your exciting privateguided journey through the Emerald Isle in Dublin, on a city bike tour. Ride by the Dublin Castle, St. Stephen’s Green, and other iconic sites. Continue through the Irish countryside to Glendalough, where you will explore ancient ruins of stone churches, towers, and cathedrals. Learn the art of scone-making before heading out to discover the Killarney National Park on a jaunting car. Stand in awe at the Ring of Kerry, rewarded with incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean, mountains, bogs, and lakes. Try your hand at archery as you master this medieval sport in Limerick and live out the traditional Irish farm life experience in County Clare. Enthusiastic local guides will ensure an exciting and comfortable family vacation that will leave you with memories for a lifetime!

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityDublin
End CityShannon

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Dublin
  • Killarney National Park

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • History
  • Kid-friendly activities

Trip includes

    • Accommodation
    • Tours
    • Activities
    • Transfers
    • Meals
    • Fees as indicated on your itinerary
    • Local and international traveler assistance during your tour
    • Specialized and personalized services.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Airport Transfer (Arrival)

Welcome to Dublin! Your Travelous representative will be awaiting your arrival at passenger pick up holding a sign with your name printed on it. Transfer in private vehicle provided to your hotel.

Overnight Accommodation: Cliff at Lyons, Cottage. Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Cliffs at Lyons:

Cliff at Lyons sits where city ends, and countryside begins. Located on a historic Irish estate, Lyons is an idyllic retreat but a short hop into the city. Ideal as your home from home, you can enjoy the privacy of either an apartment or cottage lettings here feature ...

Day 2: Dublin by Bike

Accommodation: Cliff at Lyons, Cottage. Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Morning at Leisure

After lunch, depart for Dublin where you will enjoy a private city bike tour.

There is no better way to explore a city like Dublin than cycling your way out to disco...

Day 3: Ballyknocken Cookery School, Glendalough Walking Tour

Today after breakfast enjoy a day touring in County Wicklow. After breakfast, meet your private driver and depart for Wicklow, where you will enjoy a cooking experience at Ballyknocken Cookery School followed by a private walking tour in Glendalough.

Ballyknocken Cookery School:

Situated in the renovated Milking Parlour on the grounds of Ballyknocken House & Farm, Ballyknocken Cookery School is a haven for those seeking to learn the skills of interestingly preparing fresh local foods in a wonderful countryside setting. Ballyknocken Cooker...

Glendalough:

The English name Glendalough originated from the Irish “Gleann Dá Locha”, which translates as "The valley of the two lakes". It was here that St. Kevin ~ son of the king of Leinster founded a monastery in the 6th century. From a simple beginning the site grew to becom...

Day 4: County Kerry, Killarney National Park

Accommodation: Park Hotel Kenmare, Townhouse. Kenmare, Co. Kerry

After a full Irish breakfast, meet your private driver and depart for Kenmare in Co. Kerry. On route enjoy a jaunting car tour the Killarney National Park.

About Co. Kerry:

County Kerry, traditionally known as the 'Kingdom', is situated in the extreme South-west of Ireland. Kerry has two contrasting types of terrain - the mountainous south with the Beara, Iveragh and Dingle peninsulas, and the smaller 'plains' area that stretches as far ...

Killarney National Park:

Step aboard a jaunting car and discover areas of the National Park that you might not otherwise visit. Relax aboard a jaunting car as your Jarvey [driver] takes you through the magnificent scenery of Killarney National Park. The scenery is stunning, and the trap will bring you as far as the Ross Castle, by lough Leane. After your jaunting car, resume your journey to Kenmare for overnight.

Park Hotel Kenmare:

The Park hotel has one of the best hotel locations in Ireland. Nestled peacefully in an idyllic setting overlooking Kenmare Bay, this 5-star hotel is at one with nature. Dating from 1897 each of the 47 Bedrooms enjoy a spacious sitting area furnished with antiques and objects d’art while most have a full water view or private veranda.

Day 5: Ring of Kerry

Accommodation: Park Hotel Kenmare, Townhouse. Kenmare, Co. Kerry

After breakfast, meet your private driver and depart for a day touring around the breath-taking Ring of Kerry.

The Ring of Kerry:

The Ring of Kerry (166km) is the most famous and panoramic route in Ireland. The astonishing beauty of this large peninsula, Iveragh, comes from the great diversity of its scenery, which offers incessant contrasts. En route around the Ring, take in spectacular scenery...

Day 6: Adare Manor (Limerick), Falconry & Archery Experience

Accommodation: Adare Manor, Manor Lodge. Adare, Co. Limerick

Today after breakfast, meet your private driver and depart for Adare Manor in Co. Limerick. After check-in enjoy the amazing falconry experience in the Adare Manor estate.

Falconry Experience:

A suitable experience for all of the family to enjoy together, and a marvellous opportunity to create memories that will last forever. We invite you to participate in an adventure that will allow you to meet several species on a free fly to you gloved hand.

Archery Experience:

Travel back in time and reincarnate in a medieval character while you shoot different types of bows at the same time you test your skills and strength. This experience will be totally tailored to your family ability.

About Adare Manor:

The luxurious Adare Manor was built in 1862 on the banks of the banks of the River Maigue - one of Ireland's best trout rivers. Set amid 840 acres of sweeping parklands and cultivated gardens, the Manor is an architectural masterpiece of towers, turrets and stonework ...

Day 7: County Clare, Burren Farm Experience

Accommodation: Adare Manor, Manor Lodge. Adare, Co. Limerick

Today after breakfast, meet your private driver and depart for a tour in Co. Clare, where you will have the opportunity to discover the landscapes of the Burren while enjoy a tour of a traditional Irish farm.

About Burren Farm Experience:

Serenely located in the Burren National Park, this husband and wife privately owned farm invites guests to experience traditional Irish farm life. Cathal and Bronagh are 5th generation farmers on this land and will share their experience of working on the farm with yo...

Day 8: Airport Transfer - Shannon (Depart)

Unfortunately, we say goodbye to you today. Transfer in private vehicle with full assistance to Shannon airport for your flight home. Keep the memories alive and we hope to see you in Ireland again soon. Stay Travelous!

Included in the tour:

Dublin Cycling Tour

Ballyknocken Cookery School

Glendalough

Killarney National Park

Ring of Kerry

Falconry

Archery

Burren Farm Experience

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Price From $3,999
Price per day$500
Last Updated: 0/21/2022

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Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $250 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price. *NOTE: Certain destinations require a 30% nonrefundable deposit at the time of booking and therefore, would supersede our standard cancellation policy prior to 90 days in this instance. 

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