Irish Heritage & Dromoland Castle
This 8-day Irish Heritage & Dromoland Castle tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Ireland. Begin in Limerick and explore King John’s Castle. Discover the beautiful south coast as you visit, Killarney, Blarney, Cobh, Waterford and Dublin, where it ends or extend your stay at the magnificent Dromoland Castle Hotel.
Highlights of this exciting tour show you why Ireland is a fabulous vacation choice. Discover your roots and immerse yourself in folklore while learning about its rich history. See such iconic sites as Dromoland Castle, the gorgeous Cliffs of Moher and visit the legendary Blarney Castle, where you can kiss the “Stone of Eloquence,” plus visit the popular House of Waterford Castle. Unique experiences, such as an unforgettable medieval-style banquet at an historic castle, will create delightful lifetime memories on this wonderful value-filled tour.
8 Days • fr. $2,995
Tour Includes
- A panoramic tour of Limerick including a visit to King John's Castle.
- A welcome drink with your group followed by a medieval-style banquet
- A visit to the Cliffs of Moher
- A scenic jaunting car ride to Ross Castle and Killarney Estate
- A panoramic tour of the Ring of Kerry
- Visit a sheep farm and watch the expert sheepdogs demonstrate their skills
- Dinner at the award-winning Rozzers Restaurant at The Killeen House in Killarney
- A visit to Blarney Castle
- A visit to the Cobh Heritage Centre
- A walking tour of Waterford with a local historian
- A visit to the House of Waterford Crystal
- A visit to Glendalough, one of Ireland’s most beautiful destinations
- Dinner at the Merry Ploughboy Pub while enjoying a lively show of traditional Irish songs and step-dancing
- A panoramic tour of Dublin to see the highlights of Ireland’s capital city
- A visit to Glasnevin, the world’s first cemetery museum, telling the story of the 1.5 million people buried there
- A Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour in Dublin with a choice to visit one of the following popular attractions: Teeling Distillery, Guinness Storehouse, the GPO Museum, or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- A visit to Irish National Stud, the home of equine royalty
- A delicious farewell dinner in the oak-paneled dining room of the Dromoland Castle Hotel
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
- Full daily breakfasts (except Day 1)
- 6 dinners including a lively medieval castle banquet, Rozzers Restaurant at The Killeen House in Killarney, dinner and traditional show at Merry Ploughboy Pub.
- Delicious farewell dinner at Dromoland Castle.
Hotel Details
- The Clayton Hotel in Limerick, Ireland (1 night)
- The Brehon Hotel in Killarney (2 nights)
- Granville Hotel in Waterford (1 night)
- The Davenport Hotel in Dublin, Ireland (2 nights)
- Dromoland Castle Hotel in Newmarket-on-Fergus, Clare (1 night)
Day 1
Limerick | Kings John's Castle | Medieval Castle Banquet Location Information Description
Limerick, Ireland
Your tour begins at 2:00 PM at your Limerick hotel, when you meet your guide for a panoramic tour of Limerick.
Next, visit King John’s Castle and immerse yourself in 800 years of dramatic local history.
Then enjoy a welcome drink with your group, and head out for a medieval-style banquet.
Dinner
Clayton Hotel
Day 2
Cliffs of Moher | River Shannon Ferry | Killarney | Jaunting Car Ride Location Information Description
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Take in the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic surf.
Location Information Description
Killarney/Ireland, Ireland
Relax on a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary. Travel on to Killarney, where you’ll take a scenic jaunting car ride to Ross Castle and Killarney Estate.
Location Information Description
Killarney, Ireland
Dine in your hotel this evening.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Brehon Hotel
Day 3
Ring of Kerry Tour & Sheepdog Trials Location Information Description
Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Embark on Ireland’s most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry, with plenty of stops to capture photos of Ireland’s natural beauty and some of the locations from the film “Star Wars VII.”
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Kenmare, Ireland
Passing through Waterville and the village of Sneem, stop at Moll’s Gap for views of the mountainous Macgillycuddy’s Reeks. Spend some free time in Kenmare, then visit a sheep farm and watch the expert sheepdogs demonstrate their skills.
Location Information Description
Killarney/Ireland, Ireland
Return to Killarney for dinner at the award-winning Rozzers Restaurant at The Killeen House.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Brehon Hotel
Day 4
Blarney Castle | Cobh Heritage Centre | Waterford Walking Tour Location Information Description
Blarney, Ireland
Visit the famous Blarney Castle and climb the winding steps to kiss the famous stone, or walk through the lovely parklands and gardens.
Location Information Description
Cobh, Ireland
Head to the Cobh Heritage Centre where you can trace your ancestors, learn more about the ill-fated Titanic and Lusitania, or immerse yourself in the history of Irish emigrants.
Location Information Description
Waterford/Ireland, Ireland
Relax as you follow the coastal route to Waterford. In the evening take a gentle walk with a local historian who will reveal Waterford’s Viking and medieval past.
Breakfast, Dinner
Granville Hotel
Day 5
Waterford Crystal & 6th Century Glendalough Location Information Description
Waterford, Ireland
Witness the creation of crystal masterpieces during your visit to the House of Waterford Crystal. Travel through the scenery of the Wicklow Mountains on the way to Glendalough, one of Ireland’s most beautiful destinations. There you’ll explore the remains of one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland, founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century.
Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
Continue on to your hotel in Dublin. This evening dine on Irish specialties at the Merry Ploughboy Pub while enjoying a lively show of traditional Irish songs and step-dancing.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Davenport Hotel
Day 6
Experience Glasnevin | Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour in Dublin Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
Set out on a panoramic tour of Dublin to see the highlights of Ireland’s capital city.
Spend the afternoon touring independently, with your tickets to the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour, and choose one of three of Ireland's most popular attractions: Guinness Storehouse, the GPO Museum, or EPIC Ireland.
Spend the afternoon touring independently, with your tickets to the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour, and choose one of these popular attractions: Teeling Distillery, Guinness Storehouse, the GPO Museum, or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
Breakfast
The Davenport Hotel
Day 7
Irish National Stud & Dromoland Castle Hotel Location Information Description
Kildare, Ireland
Visit the home of equine royalty, The Irish National Stud, where you’ll see impeccably-bred stallions alongside protective mares, frolicking foals, and athletic yearlings. Stroll around the delightful grounds to explore St. Fiachra’s Garden and the Japanese Gardens.
Location Information Description
Newmarket on Fergus, Ireland
Travel to the imposing and deluxe Dromoland Castle Hotel. Relax in the elegant surroundings of this wonderful fairytale castle. Savor a delicious farewell dinner in the oak‐paneled dining room ‐‐ a fitting way to spend the last evening of your Irish tour.
Breakfast, Dinner
Dromoland Castle Hotel
Day 8
Tour Ends At Dromoland Location Information Description
Newmarket on Fergus, Ireland
Your program ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 70 days or more prior to departure: Forfeiture of deposit
- 69 - 16 days prior to departure: 30% per person
- 15 - 8 days prior to departure: 50% per person
- 7 - 1 days prior to departure: 90% per person
- On day of departure: 100% per person
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A non-refundable land deposit of $250 per person is required for coach tours. Deposits are required within 5 days of making the reservation. Early booking discounts require higher deposits.
- The final payment must be made by credit card no later than 80 days prior to departure date. If payment is not received as scheduled, the reservation will automatically cancel and deposit payment become forfeit.
- Once confirmed any revision to land tours will incur a $50 handling fee per booking. If clients cancel from one tour and rebook on another tour or another date, a cancellation fee may apply. Revisions are not permitted within 14 days of departure or once documents have been issued.
- Documents will be shipped by U.P.S. ground service approximately 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received. If documents are required earlier, sufficient notice id required to arrange for early delivery by regular service. Late bookings will incur an express service delivery charge.