13 days tour

Undiscovered Ireland (Classic, 13 Days)

Undiscovered Ireland (Classic, 13 Days)

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1 Morning Tea (MT) Choose between two carefully selected activities Westport: Travel to Ballycroy National Park for a nature walk through lush countryside with panoramic views of Achill Island and the Nephin Beg mountain range. Westport: Join a local foodie for a culinary walk through the town sampling authentic Irish delicacies. Westport: Meet the owners of the historic Lissadell Estate, enjoy tea and delicious home-baked scones, and learn about this beautiful house, built in 1830 and immortalised by the poet W.B. Yeats. After 70 years of neglect, husband and wife Edward Walsh and Constance Cassidy have led an intensive programme of restoration, without any public funding, of the house and its gardens, restoring Lissadell again as both a place of beauty and a family home for their seven children. Tour the galleries hosting exhibitions of Yeats and The Countess Markievicz amongst others, and enjoy the exquisite Victorian walled Kitchen garden, and Alpine garden overlooking the Atlantic. Wicklow: Visit Powerscourt Estate and join a gardener for a walk through one of the worldโ€™s greatest estates, with gardens covering over 47 acres. Kilkenny: Visit Kilkenny Castle with a Local Expert. On a guided tour, learn the history of this magnificent castle and that of the powerful family that came to call it home for so many centuries. County Tipperary: Meet entrepreneur Ailbhe and hear about her passion for sustainable farming. Learn about biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and the secret to crafting the most delicious honey on the island. Cliffs of Moher: Stop by the Exhibition Centre and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs. Galway: Enjoy an orientation tour of the many landmarks in Galway such as the Lynch Memorial, Church of St. Nicholas, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square. Galway: See the stunning cathedral of the City of Tribes. Letterkenny: Discover Irelandโ€™s unspoilt scenery as you travel along the Wild Atlantic Way. Glendalough: Join your Local Expert on a walk in the โ€˜valley of the two lakesโ€™. Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the famous Stone of Eloquence. Cobh: The Queenstown Story at Cobh retraces the steps of Irish emigration from the famine of 1845 to the great ocean line era of the 1950s. This is a must for those with Irish ancestors who crossed the Atlantic during this time. Kinsale: Take an easy and peaceful walk to the Old Head of Kinsale, to see the memorial to the crew of RMS Lusitania and the ruins of Downmacpatrick Castle. Adare: Experience a village walk through the main street lined with thatched cottages.

Accommodation

1 night: Bunratty Castle Hotel 2 nights: The Wyatt Hotel, Westport 2 nights: McGettiganโ€™s Hotel, Letterkenny 2 nights: Carton House, County Kildare 2 nights: River Court Hotel, Kilkenny 2 nights: Kinsale Hotel & Spa 1 night: Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa, Adare

Transport

: Enjoy the comfort of Insightโ€™s luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches. Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available). If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Guide

Sligo Bay: Explore this scenic town during an orientation with your Travel Director. Dublin: During your orientation with your Travel Director, see Custom House and and St. Patrickโ€™s Cathedral. Kilkenny: Your Travel Director will provide you with an orientation of the medieval city of Kilkenny with its majestic castle and River walk. Kinsale: During your orientation with your Travel Director, see Charles Fort, one of the finest surviving examples of a 17th-century star-shaped fort.

Meals

6 Dinner with Wine (DW) 12 Breakfast (B) 1 Lunch with Wine (LW) Ennistymon: Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly Welcome Dinner, an opportunity to get to know each other over a meal with wine at a local restaurant. Galway: Indulge in a light lunch made from fresh local produce. Westport: Join a local foodie for a culinary walk through the town sampling authentic Irish delicacies. Dublin: Visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn about Irelandโ€™s national drink. Adare: With good food and wine, toast the culmination of your travels during a fabulous Celebration Dinner.

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Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Undiscovered Ireland (Classic, 13 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Ireland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Ireland

      Transfers to your hotel depart from Shannon airport at 07:00 and 13:00. Relax and settle into your hotel. At 17:30, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant with the opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Cliffs And Delights Of Galway
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Cliffs And Delights Of Galway

      Journey to the incredible West Coast and the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center where you can enjoy breath-taking views of the Clare shoreline and the Atlantic Ocean. Your next stop is Galway, the City of Tribes. See the St Nicholas Church, the Spanish Arch and Eyre Square on your orientation, before indulging in a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Arrive in quaint and colorful Westport in Co. Mayo, on the Clew Bay.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Explore Westport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Explore Westport

      Explore Westport with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert on a culinary walk through the town, sampling the best sweet and savory artisan dishes. Alternatively, travel to Ballycroy National Park for a nature walk through lush countryside, with panoramic views of Achill Island and the Nephin Beg mountain range.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Lissadel Estate And On To Sligo Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Lissadel Estate And On To Sligo Relaxed Start

      Visit the historic Lissadell Estate, childhood home of Irish revolutionary Constance Markievicz, who went on to becoming the first Irish Cabinet Minister. Meet the owners who have lovingly restored the house and gardens to its former glory and listen to their story as you enjoy tea and scones. Continue to the seaport town of Sligo for an orientation with your Travel Director.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Wilderness Of The Northwest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Wilderness Of The Northwest

      Spend the morning visiting Sligo Abbey, where you will have a guided tour of the mid-thirteenth century priory. Admire the well-preserved cloister and a sculptured fifteenth-century high altar โ€“ the only such altar to survive in an Irish monastic church. In the evening perhaps take a scenic drive where you can then enjoy dinner in a local pub.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Dublin, The Capital
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Dublin, The Capital

      Journey across the Emerald Isle to Dublin, see the Custom House, St Patrickโ€™s Cathedral, and travel along River Liffey on your orientation with your Travel Director. Explore Dublin and visit the world-famous Guinness Storehouse Brewery. Continue to your hotel in Kildare, the luxurious K Club is one of Irelandโ€™s top golf and spa resorts firmly anchored in traditional old-school Irish hospitality. Tonight, enjoy a chef demonstration of making Irish Soda Bread and savor a delicious dinner at the Palmer Club Restaurant.

  • Day 7 Day 7: A Day At Leisure Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: A Day At Leisure Relaxed Start

      Today take advantage of the activities available at your hotel. Stop on the estate grounds and look out for rare birds. Take your chance at fishing, play a round of golf or pamper yourself at the spa. Transfers are also available for guests wishing to further explore Dublin.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Gardens Of Ireland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Gardens Of Ireland

      Your first stop this morning is at the Powerscourt Estate, in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains, where you join a guide for a walk through one of the worldโ€™s greatest estates. Your next stop is at Glendalough where a Local Expert takes you on a walk in the โ€˜valley of the two lakesโ€™. This evening, arrive in Kilkenny, where your Travel Director shows you the medieval city, with its majestic castle and river walk. The evening is at your leisure.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Treasures Of Kilkenny Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Treasures Of Kilkenny Relaxed Start

      Visit Kilkenny Castle, learn how the castle was built in 1195 after the Norman Conquest of Ireland and admire its beautifully restored Victorian era rooms. Tonight, enjoy a pub dinner where local musicians entertain you in true Irish tradition.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Castles On The Way To Cork
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Castles On The Way To Cork

      Cross County Tipperary as you travel to 15th-century Blarney Castle, home of the famous Stone of Eloquence ! In Cobh, visit the Queenstown Story exhibition, offering a glimpse into the hardships of the early emigrants to British overseas colonies. The ill-fated Titanic also called to the port on its voyage to New York, and the ocean liner Lusitania was struck by a torpedo just off the shore of the town.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Walks In Nature
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Walks In Nature

      Explore Kinsale, one of the most picturesque towns on the southwest coast of Ireland. Visit Charles Fort, one of the finest surviving examples of a 17th-century star-shaped fort. Overlooking the town and the mouth of the Bandon River, it provides breath-taking views of the county. An easy and peaceful walk takes you to the Old Head of Kinsale, to see the memorial to the crew of RMS Lusitania and the ruins of Downmacpatrick Castle.Enjoy the freshest seafood this evening on your Sea-to-Table dinner.

  • Day 12 Day 12: County Tipperary And Adare
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: County Tipperary And Adare

      Travel across County Tipperary to Brookfield Farm and join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience. Meet Ailbhe Gerrard, a passionate farmer and beekeeper, who shares her secrets to crafting the most delicious honey of the island, crafted sustainably, vital for the preservation of biodiversity in the region.Continue to Adare, Irelandโ€™s prettiest village, for a walk among thatched cottages.Tonight, toast to your travels and memories made at your Celebration Dinner.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Farewell Ireland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Farewell Ireland

      Departure transfers arrive at Shannon airport at 05:30 and 09:00.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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