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Ireland Luxury Castle Vacation Offer

Our Ireland Luxury Castle Vacation features accommodation at three of the finest castle hotels in the Emerald Isle. Immerse yourself in the comfort of these elegant properties which form the backdrop for your journey through some of the most breathtaking scenery Ireland has to offer.

We invite you to take this rare opportunity to enjoy true luxury in Ireland at an exceptional value.

Day 1: Arrive Shannon / Cliffs of Moher

Pick up your Hertz Rental Car. Drive to Ennis and enjoy your first Irish breakfast before taking a leisurely stroll through this lively market town.

Visit the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, which extend for seven miles along Ireland's wild Atlantic coastline. Continue on to Gregans Castle for your 2-night stay. Enjoy breathtaking views over the mystical Burren mountains and Galway Bay.

Day 2: The Burren / Doolin / Lahinch

This morning allow an expert guide to take you on a fascinating walking tour of the lunar-like landscape of the Burren. Visit a range of historic monuments and unique habitats featuring geology, natural history and botany. The Burren is home to 22 species of Orchid and hundreds of stone-age Druidic pagan altars. Visit the quaint coastal towns of Doolin and Lahinch. Perhaps finish off your day with a visit to the Ailwee Caves.

Day 3: Galway City / Connemara

Drive north to County Galway. Spend some time meandering through Galway City visiting some of its famous pubs and meet some of the friendliest people in Ireland. Galway is home to many artists and musicians offering colorful shops with unique art and rare books. Continue west this afternoon to Ballynahinch Castle for a 3-night stay.

Enjoy the signature afternoon tea on arrival at Ballynahinch Castle, voted one of the top 20 hotels in the world by Fodor's Guides of North America.

Day 4: Connemara / Kylemore Abbey / Clifden

This morning perhaps take a tour of one of Ireland's top salmon fisheries. Enjoy a full day touring Connemara where the Twelve Bens Mountains tower over authentic thatched cottages and ancient stone walls. Visit Kylemore Abbey for lunch and take a cruise on Killary Harbor, Ireland's only fjord.

Day 5: Aran Islands / Westport / Cong / Mayo

Today you may wish to take a ferry to see the famous Aran Islands. Inis Mór (The Big Island) is the largest of the three Aran Islands and is home to the pre-historic fort of Dún Aengus. The island is dotted with churches and small plots of land enclosed by stone walls. Gaelic is the first language here.

As an alternative you can stay on the mainland and visit the village of Cong, where the movie "The Quiet Man" was made. If you get to Westport in County Mayo be sure to visit Westport House and Country Estate, a fine Georgian mansion, home to the Earl of Sligo.

Day 6: Connemara / Galway / Bunratty

Take a drive to Galway for some shopping before heading south to Newmarket-on-Fergus for your final night at Dromoland Castle, once home to the O'Brien Clan. Dromoland is one of Europe's most luxurious hotels and is set on its own estate of 400 acres that include a world class golf course, health spa and walled gardens. This evening you may wish to visit Bunratty Castle for a medieval banquet. Spend your last night in Ireland enjoying traditional Irish entertainment at its best.

Day 7: Shannon Airport

Drive to Shannon Airport for your return flight home. Enjoy some duty free shopping before you go. Slán abhaile!

Add-on Tour Options

You may wish to extend your stay by adding an additional night to one or all of the castles above.

Where will Ireland take you? Other attractive add-on offers are available for Killarney, Cork, Waterford & Dublin.