Giant’s Causeway
Private Chauffeur VACATION
NEW
Londonderry
DONEGAL 1
Romancing
Sample Vacation Details
1 BALLYCASTLE
N.IRELAND
12 DAYS | DUBLIN TO DUBLIN
2 BELFAST
Drumcliff
WHAT’S INCLUDED 11 Nights Accommodation, 11 Breakfasts, Private Airport Transfers, Sightseeing as mentioned, Private Vehicle & Chauffeur.
Great Western Greenway
IRELAND
Westport
RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCES
Boyne Valley
2 ASHFORD CASTLE Galway
Cliffs of Moher
GOOD FOR: Romantics, Milestone Planners, Lovers of Enchanting Exploration.
Ring of Kerry
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Greenway Cycling in Westport, Ring of Kerry, Slieve League Cliffs, Giant’s Causeway, Belfast City Tour.
1 DUBLIN
IRELAND
The Burren
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION
1 ENNIS
DYLAN HOTEL Dublin
CAHERNANE HOUSE HOTEL Killarney
OLD GROUND HOTEL Ennis
ASHFORD CASTLE Cong
LOUGH ESKE CASTLE Donegal
THE SALTHOUSE Ballycastle
2 KILLARNEY Blarney
GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL Belfast
Customized Packages From: LOW: $7821 PP* | MID: $9163 PP* | HIGH: $9521 PP* * Sample ‘from’ pricing is based on the following travel months: Low – January, Mid – October, High - July, is per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Subject to change and varies by inclusions and travel dates. Air travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1. If chosen properties are unavailable, similar accommodations will be offered. For full details on additional sightseeing options, please see Catherine’s Collection on pages 114-143.
Catherine’s Why... This trip is for those looking to be enchanted by the Emerald Isle. Connect in quaint villages and be mesmerized by the unsurpassed allure of our homelands as you journey to places where diverse history meets modern magic. Ireland is for celebrating and boy do we celebrate. From proposals, to anniversaries, to graduations, to birthdays, we do it all. Bring the ones you love the most, embrace where you are and who you’re with as you bond with the locals and share together the beauty of our homelands. TO CREATE YOUR CUSTOMIZED PRIVATE CHAUFFEUR VACATION CONTACT THE BRENDAN EXPERTS.
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Your Fully-Customizable Sample Itinerary DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN DUBLIN Welcome to Dublin! This afternoon meet a local guide for a private walking tour. Experience all the highlights and uncover hidden gems on an exploration of this ancient yet modern city. Enjoy a visit to the 400-year-old Trinity College and see the Book of Kells, not your average paperback. Later visit EPIC Ireland, the Irish Emigration Museum, and journey through centuries of rich history or even discover some hidden gems about your own ancestry. DAY 2 | DUBLIN - KILLARNEY (2 NIGHTS) After a relaxing breakfast, travel to Cork. Visit Blarney Castle, home to the magical stone. Have a grand time when you participate in the age-old tradition of kissing this landmark. Legend says you’ll head home with the gift of gab. Continue on to the charming town of Killarney with its colorful pubs, cafés and restaurants. Here adventure awaits. The choice is yours, whether you sip and savor some local treats or stroll along the lakes right on your doorstep. (B) DAY 3 | RING OF KERRY EXCURSION Admire the breathtaking scenery along the famous Ring of Kerry. Fall in love with all this charming coastal setting has to offer as you view quaint villages, high cliffs and lush greenery. On your return, change your transport to a jaunting car, the perfect way to enjoy Killarney’s National Park as you journey along the lakes. (B) DAY 4 | KILLARNEY - ENNIS Travel to the Cliffs of Moher, rising up to 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic waves to see the most stunning views in Ireland. Follow in the footsteps of fellow travelers who have visited this breathtaking location and make memories of your own. Then meet a delightful local guide who will encourage you to stop and drink in the environment of the Burren and it’s amazing Eco system full of cliffs, caves and archeological sites. (B)
Giant’s Causeway
DAY 5 | ENNIS - CONG (ASHFORD CASTLE) (2 NIGHTS) Travel to Galway known as ‘the city of the tribes’, such a fun city, full of character. The locals know this for sure as one of the brightest and most intriguing jewels in our Emerald crown. Walk its cobblestone streets, see its colorful shop facades, and join in the music and laughter, you may be tempted to dance in the streets. Continue on to Cong and Ashford Castle. (B) DAY 6 | GREENWAY CYCLING Travel to Westport and escape the bustle of urban life while cycling the 42km Greenway. Tonight, dine at Ashford Castle’s George V Restaurant for a luxurious evening fit for a king or queen. Explore the rich history of this iconic location. Jackets necessary for men, crowns optional for all. (B,D) DAY 7 | CONG - DONEGAL Travel to Sligo and bid your own farewell to WB Yeats, Ireland’s beloved poet, at Drumcliff. Continue on to Donegal and enjoy a visit to the sensational Slieve League cliffs, towering high above the ocean and offering panoramic views of both the mountains and coast. (B)
DAY 10 | BELFAST SIGHTSEEING Meet a local guide for a living history tour when you visit the impressive Titanic Museum. Learn about this legend’s infamous history on the very shores where she got her start. Hear about her fateful journey, from her creation, to her eventual tragedy. And if you’re a Game of Thrones enthusiast, you’re in the perfect spot to indulge your passion. (B) DAY 11 | BOYNE VALLEY - DUBLIN Travel to the Boyne Valley in County Meath to experience ancient Ireland at its core. Stop at the Bru-na-Boinne Centre to visit one of the Megalithic Passage Tombs at Newgrange of Knowth. Return to Dublin. (B) DAY 12 | DEPART DUBLIN (B)
DAY 8 | DONEGAL - LONDONDERRY - BALLYCASTLE Enjoy a tour of Derry with a local guide and hear from the heart, the recent and ancient history as you walk along these 17th-century walls and admire the city’s iconic buildings and landmarks. Then prepare to be amazed when you journey on to the breathtaking Antrim Coast. (B) DAY 9 | BALLYCASTLE - GIANT’S CAUSEWAY - BELFAST (2 NIGHTS) At the Giant’s Causeway, see the ancient and legendary basalt columns placed against the backdrop of the Antrim Coast. Here, you will meet a local walking guide for special insights into this intriguing location and figure out whether this beauty is the work of a giant or volcanic activity. Perhaps rise early to see the sunrise on the Causeway or on the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. End your day in Belfast. (B)
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