Romantic Irish Castle Tour
Perfect for a Honeymoon!
Explore the heart of Ireland
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.
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. 1/2 hour drive Overnight Barberstown Castle
Day 2 - Barberstown Castle
- A full day of leisure at Barberstown Castle where you might
decide to take a drive through the Wicklow mountains to visit
the beautiful Powerscourt Estate Garden or Glendalough, the 6th
century monastic site. Overnight at Barberstown Castle
Day 3 - Barberstown Castle
to Connemara - Depart Barberstown Castle to Galway then you'll
drive through the wilds of Connemara to Abbeyglen Castle just
outside the picturesque town of Clifden. Overnight at Abbeyglen Castle.
Day 4 - Connemara - Relax in
the informal atmosphere of Abbeyglen Castle or take a drive through
the heather covered hills of Connemara. Return to an evening
enjoying the warmth and fine food at Abbeyglen Castle.
Day 5 - Abbeyglen Castle to
Cabra Castle - If you didn't stop in Galway on Day 3 you might
stop to explore this morning. An optional route might take you
via the quaint village of Cong - made famous as the setting of
the film classic "The Quiet Man". En route to Cabra
Castle where you stay for 2 nights. Overnight Cabra Castle
Day 6 - Cabra Castle to Dublin
- From Cabra Castle you can visit Carlingford, a town of great
character with narrow streets and medieval town houses located
on Carlingford Bay, or follow in the steps of St Patrick - Ireland's
Patron Saint before heading south through the Boyne Valley stopping
at Newgrange, Ireland's famous prehistoric burial chamber or
stop at the Celtic king's Hill of Tara. Alternatively you could
drive directly to Dublin to maximize your time there. Return
your car to Dublin Airport and take a taxi or Aircoach into the
city centre. Tonight you can take in the music pubs in Dublin's
vibrant Temple Bar entertainment area. Overnight at Mont Clare for 2 nights
Day 7 - Dublin -Enjoy a full
day to explore Dublin's Fair City. Be sure to include Trinity
College's famed Book of Kells, the Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch
Cathedral and the Old Jameson Distillery. Drop in at the National
Museum to view the amazing Celtic gold treasures or take a stroll
in St Stephens Green. Stop for lunch where some of Ireland's
famous writers once dallied and shop for those quality Irish
woolens, Waterford crystal and Belleek pottery along Nassau Street.
Tonight you might enjoy attending an Irish night or take part
in a pub walk.
Day 8 - Depart from Dublin
Airport - make your way by coach or taxi to Dublin Airport for
your flight home.
Price Includes:
2 nights Barberstown Castle, 2 nights Abbeyglen Castle, 1 night
Cabra Castle, 2 nights Mont Clare Hotel Dublin
Standard en suite accommodation, full Irish breakfast daily,
local taxes.
6 day car rental: Category Category F automatic. Upgrades are
available
Maps and suggested touring route directions
| Prices: |
Automatic Transmission |
| 2012 |
CAD $ / US $ |
| Jan - Mar |
$1157 |
| Apr 1 - 8 |
$1225 |
| Apr 9 -30 |
$1157 |
| May 1 - Jun 30 |
$1357 |
| Jul 1 - 10 |
$1317 |
| Jul 11 - 25 |
$1400 |
| Jul 26 - Aug 18 |
$1441 |
| Aug 19 - 31 |
$1317 |
| Sept |
$1357 |
| Oct |
$1210 |
| Nov 1 - Dec 15 |
$1157 |
| Dec 16-31 prices available on request |
All prices are in Dollars and based on per person
sharing twin.
All prices are based on standard room rates. Junior suites and
suites are available at higher rates.
Itineraries can be designed visiting a variety of Irish castles. |
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