Day 1: Welcome to Energetic Belfast
On arrival, your private chauffeur will be waiting to take you to your luxury hotel. Visit The Observatory Bar and take in glittering views of the city stretching into the distance, before savouring an a la carte dinner of Northern Irish favourites to celebrate your Ireland luxury tour.
Day 2: Highlights of Belfast Relaxed Start
Visit the world-class Titanic Museum for a vivid picture of the past , before customising your time in Belfast. Step out with a Local Expert and explore the City Hall, prestigious Queen's University and Parliament Building at Stormont or meet a local artist to discover Belfast’s progressive street art.
Day 3: Giant's Causeway and Londonderry
Experience Northern Ireland's most spectacular geological wonder, the UNESCO Listed Giant's Causeway on a private tour with a Local Ranger. On arrival in Londonderry, Local Guide Ronan, one of Northern Ireland's best storytellers, will captivate you with his deep knowledge of history and politics.
Day 4: Strangford Lough and Vibrant Dublin Relaxed Start
Meet local Tracey at her charming farmhouse for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, where you'll uncover the secrets behind traditional Irish delicacies. Continue to Dublin where you can Personalise Your Day. Choose a private tour and whiskey tasting at Pearse Lyons Distillery, or enjoy an Irish coffee demonstration at Pearse’s Place, complete with a perfectly crafted serve.
Day 5: A Truly Irish Experience
A visit to Trinity College unveils the 9th century Book of Kells. Tour the capital city with a Local Expert to see O'Connell Street, the Custom House and St. Patrick's Cathedral. At a VIP, after-hours visit to the Little Museum of Dublin, sip Prosecco with the museum founder Trevor White as he shares his local stories. Discover local dishes at our hand-picked gastropub in the heart of Dublin.
Day 6: Glendalough to Kilkenny Relaxed Start
After a Relaxed Start, explore Glendalough, the "glen of two lakes" with a Local Expert. Stroll Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile linking Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice’s Cathedral. Your own historic residence, Lyrath Estate, is set within sprawling acres of lakes, gardens and woodlands.
Day 7: Banter in Blarney
See monastic Ireland in Cashel, famous for the spectacular Rock of Cashel, also known as St. Patrick's Rock. Visit Blarney Castle to take part in the legend of kissing the Blarney Stone. This evening experience the hospitality and warmth that Ireland is renowned for meeting locals at a home hosted dinner with entertainment and dancing.
Day 8: Scenic Ring of Kerry Relaxed Start
Journey into Killarney National Park where sweeping mountains, epic cliffs, lush lake lands and valleys envelope you in emerald green and blue as you wind along the iconic Ring of Kerry. Travel back in time with a traditional jaunting car ride, enjoying views of Ireland's highest Mountain Range, the MacGillycuddy's Reeks.
Day 9: Cliffs of Moher Relaxed Start
In Adare, discover the charming thatched-roof cottages, abbeys and park. Stunning views beckon in County Clare as you visit the Cliffs of Moher, where rugged beauty meets the wild Atlantic. Continue to Galway's Glenlo Abbey, an 18th-century estate overlooking Lough Corrib.
Day 10: Galway to Donegal
Visit Galway and soak up the lively atmosphere of this vibrant cultural destination. Bustling streets, charming boutiques, and quirky art galleries thrive in this quintessentially Irish harbour city. Continue to the beautifully restored 19th-century Lough Eske Castle. This evening savour local specialities from a seasonal menu.
Day 11: Majestic Lough Eske Castle Relaxed Start
Indulge in another Relaxed Start, with the option of breakfast served in your room. Choose from a selection of curated activities or uncover the Castle’s rich past on a guided historical tour. Later, unwind with a spa treatment or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Castle’s magnificent grounds. This evening, mark the final full day of your Ireland luxury tour with a stylish dinner at the renowned Cedars Restaurant at Lough Eske Castle.
Day 12: Depart Belfast
Conclude your travels in Ireland with a private transfer to Belfast Airport.
