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Irish Spirit with Trisha and Jeannette

Apr 10 - 18, 2027

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Trisha Zavrel

Keys to the Castle Travel

tzavrel@kttctravel.com

267-587-6691

I want to go to Ireland!

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Overview

9-day Ireland group tour visiting Dublin, Wexford, Kerry, Galway, and Connemara with castles, coastlines, and cultural experiences.

Trip Details

Tour overview and inclusions

Discover the romance of Connemara, 9 DAYS | 8 NIGHTS | 13 MEALS. Trip highlights: Cliffs of Moher EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Glendalough Irish Night in Dublin Johnstown Castle Kylemore Abbey Midleton Distillery Experience Newbridge Silverwar...

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Day 1 · Sat, Apr 10 · Dublin

Check in: Ashling Hotel, Dublin

10-13 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, Dublin D08 P38N, Ireland

Ashling Hotel, Dublin (1). Additional details Location The hotel is situated on Parkgate Street, across the River Liffey from Heuston train station. The centre of Dublin, as well as the famous Temple Bar district, is a 20-minute walk from the hote...

Dublin city tour

2:00PM

Overview Depart from your hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic tour of Dublin with a local guide, seeing its grand Georgian buildings and squares, the River Liffey, and historic O’Connell Street.

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum visit

Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, an award-winning, high-tech museum that chronicles the journeys made by Irish emigrants around the globe and details the stories of the new lives made by the Irish abroad.

Welcome drink and evening at leisure

Welcome drink and evening at leisure Back at your hotel, enjoy a welcome drink with your group, and then you’ll be free to discover the city and dine at your leisure.

Day 2 · Sun, Apr 11 · Glendalough

Check in: Whites of Wexford Hotel

Abbey Street, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 C5PF, Ireland

Whites of Wexford Hotel, Wexford (1).

Glendalough monastic site

Set off for Glendalough, a valley in the beautiful Wicklow Mountains. Tour the picturesque ruins of the ancient monastery there; it thrived for centuries after being established by St Kevin in the sixth century. See stone churches, large carved Ce...

Johnstown Castle and gardens

Visit luxurious Johnstown Castle in Wexford for a tour of the Gothic Revival castle and its splendid gardens, designed by one of the 19th century’s leading architects.

Group dinner at hotel in Wexford

Group dinner at hotel in Wexford Dine with your group at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 3 · Mon, Apr 12 · Waterford

Check in: The Rose Hotel, Tralee

Dan Spring Road, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland

The Rose Hotel, Tralee (2). Additional details Location Situated in Tralee, this hotel is 1.5 km from Kerry County Museum and Blennerville Windmill. Additional regional attractions include Banna Beach. The nearest bus and train stations are about ...

House of Waterford Crystal tour

House of Waterford Crystal tour Visit the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Watch superb artisans create sparkling masterpieces on a factory tour.

Midleton Distillery Experience

Visit the Midleton Distillery Experience for a fascinating exploration of the whiskeymaking process.

Dinner at hotel in Tralee

Arrive in Tralee, where you’ll dine at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 4 · Tue, Apr 13 · Ring of Kerry

Jaunting car ride in Killarney National Park

Jaunting car ride in Killarney National Park Take a jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane and the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks.

Ring of Kerry highlights — Gap of Dunloe, Kenmare and Killarney

See the highlights of the Ring of Kerry, Ireland’s famed scenic drive. Visit CIE Tours’ preferred shopping partner, Moriarty’s, in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe before lunch in the charming town of Kenmare; then enjoy free time in Killarney before r...

Day 5 · Wed, Apr 14 · Cliffs of Moher

Check in: Radisson Red Hotel, Galway

Crown Square, Monivea Road, Galway, Ireland

Radisson Red Hotel, Galway (2).

Cliffs of Moher via Shannon Estuary ferry

Overview Travel north to the Cliffs of Moher, crossing Shannon Estuary by ferry on your way. Visit the cliffs, taking in the glorious views from 700 feet above the churning Atlantic.

Group dinner in Galway

Arrive in the vibrant city of Galway, where you’ll have dinner with your group.

Day 6 · Thu, Apr 15 · Connemara

Sheepdog demonstration at Glengowla

Immerse yourself in rural life with a visit to Glengowla to watch highly trained sheepdogs display their skills.

Scenic drive through Connemara

Scenic drive through Connemara Take a scenic drive through the breathtaking beauty of Connemara, with its mountains, lakes, and boglands.

Kylemore Abbey visit

Overview Visit Kylemore Abbey, a glorious Victorian castle built on a serene lakeside as a romantic gift.

Evening in Galway

Return to Galway, where you’ll dine independently.

Day 7 · Fri, Apr 16 · Newbridge

Check in: Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin

Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 X5X7, Ireland

Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin (2). Additional details Location The hotel is located in picturesque Dublin 4, just a short stroll from the city's main shopping district of Grafton Street and within easy access to the Aviva Stadium, Shelbourne Dog Track...

Newbridge Silverware and factory tour

Newbridge Silverware and factory tour Depart Galway and travel to the heart of the Curragh Plains to visit Newbridge Silverware, makers of fine cutlery and dazzling jewelry for nearly a century. Tour the factory seeing talented craftspeople combin...

Irish Night at the Abbey Tavern, Howth

Continue on to the pretty seaside Dublin suburb of Howth for a lively evening of traditional Irish music, song, and dance with dinner at the Abbey Tavern. (B, D)

Day 8 · Sat, Apr 17 · Dublin

Hop-On, Hop-Off bus touring in Dublin

Overview Today you’ll explore Dublin independently, using your Hop-On, Hop-Off bus vouchers.

Optional Choices

You will be able to select one of these optional vouchers to tour one of these popular Dublin attractions.

Voucher option: GPO Museum
Apr 17, 2027
Your Hop-On, Hop-Off ticket includes a voucher to visit your choice of one of Dublin’s most popular attractions: the GPO Museum. (B)
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Voucher: Guinness Storehouse
Apr 17, 2027
Your Hop-On, Hop-Off ticket includes a voucher to visit your choice of one of Dublin’s most popular attractions: the Guinness Storehouse.
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Voucher option: Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience
Apr 17, 2027
Your Hop-On, Hop-Off ticket includes a voucher to visit your choice of one of Dublin’s most popular attractions: Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience.
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Voucher option: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Apr 17, 2027
Your Hop-On, Hop-Off ticket includes a voucher to visit your choice of one of Dublin’s most popular attractions: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
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Voucher: Teeling Distillery visit
Apr 17, 2027
Your Hop-On, Hop-Off ticket includes a voucher to visit your choice of one of Dublin’s most popular attractions: Teeling Distillery.
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Day 9 · Sun, Apr 18 · Dublin

Tour ends in Dublin

Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)