Travel across the heart of Ireland and south to Tralee while staying in a selection of romantic castles. Your tour includes castles dating back to Medieval times but all offer the most modern comforts along with the warmth of Irish hospitality and character of their unique history. This tour can be customized or reversed to suit your needs.

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Day 1 - Dublin to Barberstown Castle - Arrive at Dublin International Airport where you will collect your car before starting out on your romantic journey through Ireland. A 30 minute drive into County Kildare to Barberstown Castle.
Overnight at Barberstown Castle

Day 2 - Barberstown Castle - A full day of leisure at Barberstown Castle. Overnight at Barberstown Castle

Day 3 - Barberstown Castle to Cashel Palace - Depart Barberstown Castle and take a leisurely drive through Kildare to the heritage town of Cashel where you stay in a former Archbishops Palace located beside the famous Rock of Cashel.
Overnight at Cashel Palace Hotel

Day 4 - Cashel to Ballycotton - Depart Cashel and travel south to the Cork area with possible stops at Cahir Castle, the Cobh Heritage Centre & Titanic exhibit, the Jameson's Whiskey Heritage Centre. Overnight at Ballycotton - a small fishing village overlooking Ballycotton Bay on the south coast. Overnight at the Bayview Hotel.

Day 5 - Ballycotton through County Cork to Ballyseede Castle near Tralee - Head west today through County Cork with options to visit the Cobh Heritage Centre if you missed it yesterday, and Blarney Castle before continuing to Killarney and on to Ballyseede Castle on the outskirts of Tralee. Overnight at Ballyseede Castle.

Day 6 - Tralee - Golfers might want to take the opportunity to play a round at one of the famous links courses in the region.
Overnight at Ballyseede Castle in Tralee.

Day 7 -Adare to Dromoland Castle- For your last night in Ireland you might want to attend the Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle - or enjoy a romantic dinner in the Earl of Thomond restaurant at Dromoland Castle.
Overnight at Dromoland Castle

Day 8 - Depart from Shannon Airport - After a leisurely breakfast drive out past the castle gatehouse and on to Shannon Airport, return your car and make your way to the Departures area for your flight home

Price Includes:
Accommodations as listed in the itinerary.
Standard en suite accommodation, full Irish breakfast daily, local taxes.
7 day car rental: Category F automatic. Upgrades are available
Maps and suggested touring route directions

Prices from:
2008
April	$1624
May & June	$1973
July & August	$2085
September	$1973
October	$1612
November	$1522
All prices are in Dollars and are per person based on double occupancy. Rates are based on a standard bedroom, superior and deluxe rates are available upon requiest. All prices are based on standard room rates. Junior suites and suites are available at higher rates. Standard transmission car rates available upon request.  To book or for more information email or call toll-free 1-800-876-5084 Return to Irish Tours

Itineraries can be designed visiting a variety of Irish castles. Dublin city stays can be arranged before or after your self drive tour