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This independent itinerary is customizable around your interests and budget.

Welcome to the Irish capital! You will be met and privately transferred to your hotel, where you’ll meet our Brendan Local Host who will settle you in with the warmest of welcomes. Enjoy a Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour that’s a great introduction to all the city’s highlights with more than twenty stops along the way (entrance fees are not included). 

Sample Hotel

Camden Court Hotel

Highlights

Dublin Sightseeing

Experience the highlights of Irish food and Dublin’s food scene on a walking tour with a Local Specialist. Stop at some of the city’s award-winning eateries and food shops to taste some delicious samples. Bring your appetite and indulge from everything from ice cream to Irish stew. 

Sample Hotel

Camden Court Hotel

Meals

Full Breakfast

Make your way to the train station. On board embrace the opportunity to see the Emerald isle from its best vantage point as your rail journey winds its way to Cork. Your Brendan Local Host will meet you at your hotel to give you all the information you need to get the best out of this charming part of our world.

Sample Hotel

The Imperial Hotel

Meals

Full Breakfast

Highlights

Cork

Discover the history of the county of Cork today on your walking tour with a local guide. Choose to stay in the city and enjoy a ramble around Cork getting to know the city’s charming characters, delicious artisan food and it’s unique history. Or why not take a day trip to Cobh to explore the maritime history of ‘Queenstown’, the last port of call of the Titanic.  

Sample Hotel

The Imperial Hotel

Meals

Full Breakfast

Highlights

Cork, Cobh

It’s a quick train trip from Cork to Killarney, where your Local Host awaits with tips and suggestions for your stay in this diverse destination. 

Sample Hotel

Great Southern Hotel

Meals

Full Breakfast

Highlights

Killarney

Head out for a day of scenic beauty on an included excursion around the Ring of Kerry. As you travel through the rugged landscapes, picturesque towns and villages, marvel at the sights while listening to the natural soundtrack of crashing seas and the special commentary from your local guide. 

Sample Hotel

Great Southern Hotel

Meals

Full Breakfast

Highlights

Ring of Kerry

This morning, you will be picked up by a private car and chauffeur. En route to your Shannon Region hotel, stop for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the incredible Cliffs of Moher – part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Burren Geopark. Why not add a fairytale chapter to your Celtic story and upgrade your stay in the area to a night or two at the luxurious Dromoland Castle or Adare Manor? 

Sample Hotel

Limerick Strand Hotel

Meals

Full Breakfast

Highlights

Cliffs of Moher, Shannon

Take the train back to Dublin. The rest of the day is free to soak up its vibrant atmosphere. 

Sample Hotel

Ashling Hotel

Meals

Full Breakfast

Bid farewell to Ireland as you are transferred to the Dublin Airport, where your vacation ends. 

Meals

Full Breakfast

What's Included?

A Local Host will greet you in each city on arrival and be available 24/7 for support and insider tips

Rail or private car transportation between cities

Your selection of hand-selected accommodations from hotels, manors, and castles. For our full list of hand-selected accommodations please visit our hotel search

Your choice of pre-organized sightseeing, plus an orientation tour or excursion in each city

Full breakfast included daily

*Trip USD Pricing for this itinerary is low $1732, mid $2123 and high $2420 based on the following effective from dates: Low - 02 January, Mid - 01 October, High - 01 July. *Price is per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Subject to availability; varies by inclusions and travel dates. CST#2084503-20
 
^Trip CAD Pricing for this itinerary is low $2365, mid $2893 and high $3307 based on the following effective from dates: Low - 02 January, Mid - 01 October, High - 01 July. Price is per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Subject to availability; varies by inclusions and travel dates. All prices and itineraries are subject to change until all services have been confirmed and paid in full. For up to date pricing contact your Brendan Vacations Celtic Expert. BN#776064719 | TICO # R50025597 and W50025598