Deluxe & Castle Hotels - 8 Day Coach Tour

Combine deluxe hotels and comprehensive sightseeing for a truly harmonious travel experience. Some of Ireland's finest hotels provide luxury and fine meals to create special memories. Stay at the legendary Dromoland Castle, enjoy the delightful scenery of Killarney and visit the famous Book of Kells at Trinity College.

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Dublin
Board your aircraft and fly overnight to Ireland.

Day 2: Dublin's Highlights
Land at Dublin Airport and transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure to rest after your journey or explore Dublin a little. In the evening sample an Irish coffee before dining at Taylors Three Rock for a fun show of music, dance and
storytelling. (D)

Day 3: Dublin Castle & Leisure in Dublin
Take a tour to see the principal sights of central Dublin, including Georgian streets and squares, public buildings and monuments. Visit Dublin Castle to see the elegant State Apartments where many historic events have taken place over the centuries and right up to today. The afternoon and evening are free for independent activities. (B)

Day 4: National Stud & Waterford
Visit the National Stud and Japanese Gardens in Kildare to learn about horsebreeding and stroll through the Japanese Gardens. Drive to the medieval city of Kilkenny and continue to Waterford to tour the Crystal Factory to see its creation. Continue to your lovely manor house hotel. (B, D)

Day 5: "Titanic" Walking Tour & Killarney
Drive along the south coast to Cobh to take a guided walking tour around this historic port town, the last stop for the ill-fated Titanic. See places and piers where emigrants paused before leaving Ireland. Visit the Blarney Woollen Mills before continuing to your elegant centrally located in Killarney hotel. (B, D)

Day 6: Ring of Kerry Tour
Drive around the Ring of Kerry to enjoy magnificent views of mountains and Atlantic coastline. Take a guided tour of Muckross House, an elegant 19th century mansion and return to Killarney by horse-drawn jaunting car. Dine at the excellent Killeen House Restaurant. (B, D)

Day 7: Cliffs of Moher & Dromoland
Leave Killarney and take a ferry across the River Shannon to view the Cliffs of Moher, majestic walls of rock, which extend five miles along the coast. Journey through the Burren Country to your deluxe castle hotel. Appreciate the ambience,facilities and elegant restaurant. (B, D)

Day 8: Depart for Home
Transfer a few miles to Shannon Airport in good time to check in for your flight home. (B)