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5-Day Short Ireland Getaway

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Overview

Though Ireland may be small, its huge reputation and a fantastic blend of intriguing historical and spectacularly scenic attractions mean it should be on everyone's bucket list.

On this short five-day trip to Ireland, you'll experience some of the best natural attractions the country has to offer from the Dingle Peninsula, one of the most stunning coastal drives in the world, to the 300-million-year-old Cliffs of Moher.

Travelling through the midland regions, you'll visit the famous Blarney Castle, Kilkenny Castle and the town of Kilkenny. Not forgetting how vibrant and culture-packed the cities are, you'll spend some time in both Galway and Dublin, experiencing these cities at their finest.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Wicklow Mountains & Medieval Kilkenny

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Wicklow Mountains & Medieval Kilkenny

This morning you will be collected from your hotel in Dublin and whisked off to Cork to begin your compact trip to Ireland. Along the way, you will travel through the Wicklow Mountains and will visit Kilkenny Castle and the town of Kilkenny. Upon your arrival in the evening, you will check into Hayfield Manor Hotel and the evening will be yours to relax or explore the area at your leisure.

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    Accommodation

    Hayfield Manor Hotel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Wicklow Mountains and Gardens Tour

    Kilkenny Castle & Medieval City Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dublin to Cork

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    Destinations

    Wicklow

    Kilkenny

    Cork

Day 2

Blarney Castle, Muckross House & Torc Waterfall

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Blarney Castle, Muckross House & Torc Waterfall

Today's tour will be a nice mix of historical attractions and scenic tours as you travel from Cork to Killarney, your next overnight destination. The day will begin with a tour around Blarney Castle, Stone and the famous Woollen Mills where you can buy a range of wonderful goods. You will then travel onto Muckross House, where you will explore the house itself as well as the Gardens and also visit the stunning Torc Waterfall, before heading to your hotel in the town.

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    Accommodation

    The Cahernane House Hotel 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Blarney Castle, Stone and Woollen Mills

    Muckross House, Gardens & Torc Waterfall

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cork to Killarney

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cork

    Blarney

    County Kerry

Day 3

Dingle Peninsula & The Cliffs of Moher

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Dingle Peninsula & The Cliffs of Moher

Travelling from Killarney to Burren today will include some of the most breathtaking natural scenery that Ireland has to offer. After breakfast, you will depart for Burren and en-route, you will drive along the Dingle Peninsula and will see the Cliffs of Moher. The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark are a sight more than 300 million years in the making; they have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, you will be overnighting at the spectacular Gregans Castle Hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Gregans Castle Hotel 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Dingle Peninsula & Slea Head Tour

    The Cliffs of Moher

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Killarney to Burren

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    County Kerry

    County Clare

Day 4

Galway, Midlands & Back to Dublin

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Galway, Midlands & Back to Dublin

After breakfast, you will depart on what promises to be a scenic day tour as you make your way back to the capital, Dublin. On the way, you will have the opportunity to explore the cultural city of Galway as well as the beautiful Midlands region known for its spectacular scenery. By the early evening, you will be back in Dublin, where you will be taken on a panoramic tour of the city taking in the most famous sights and landmarks of this vibrant city.

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    Accommodation

    The Merrion Hotel Dublin5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Galway Cultural City and Bay Tour

    Midlands Region & Clonmacnoise

    Dublin Panoramic Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Burren to Dublin

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    County Clare

    Galway

    Clonmacnoise

    Dublin

Day 5

Departure Day

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Departure Day

After a lovely breakfast in the garden room of your hotel, your great trip to Ireland ends here.

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    Restaurants

    The Merrion Hotel Dublin

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dublin

Included in Price

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 4 breakfasts
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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