Discover the magic of Ireland in 2027. From breathtaking coastal vistas and historic castles to lively towns and legendary hospitality, the refreshed Celtic Delight itinerary brings you closer to the heart and soul of the Emerald Isle. Filled with memorable experiences and spectacular scenery, this journey is designed for you to relax, explore, and create lasting memories every step of the way.
Tour Highlights
- Eleven (11) meals with seven (7) breakfasts and four (4) dinners.
- Top sights and stops, including; Athlone, Westport, Achill Island, Killarney, Blarney, Waterford, and Dublin.
- Updated and new itinerary for 2026.
Celtic Delight Tour Includes
- Excellent hotels - seven (7) nights of first class and superior first-class hotels throughout.
- Full Irish breakfast daily, except day of arrival.
- Three (3) hotel dinners.
- Dinner and entertainment in Dublin.
- Full sightseeing by deluxe touring motor coach.
- Professional Irish driver/guide to escort you throughout.
- Panoramic city tours of Dublin.
- Scenic drive of the Ring of Kerry.
- Visits to: Achill Island, Cliffs of Moher, House of Waterford, Guinness Brewery Storehouse, and the new Epic Museum in Dublin.
- Porterage of one (1) suitcase per person.
- Tips and taxes in Ireland. Gratuities to the driver/guide not included.
- Travel documents.
Guaranteed Departures
Please note, each departure requires a minimum number of participants to operate. Tours will be noted "guaranteed" when this number is reached. Please do not book airfare until you have been advised that the tour is guaranteed. Celtic Tours is not responsible for airfare booking on non-guaranteed tours that do not operate.
Smaller Group Tours
This tour is based on a maximum of 28 tour participants to maintain the level of comfort and intimacy on our tours that our customers have come to know and love. We have found this to be the perfect size for smaller groups, with no additional fees or small-group supplements passed on to the customer. Group leaders and travel advisors can look at booking a private departure on any one of our dates. For those who want to tour privately, please contact our group department at [email protected] to find out more. When privately operating a tour, the tour leader/travel advisor can look for a larger coach-sized group. That is up to them and their group privately.
Hotel Change & Price Fluctuations
June 01 and June 29 departures will overnight in TRALEE and NOT Killarney. The itinerary will be altered slightly for these two tour dates. If Killarney is a must for you, please select an alternative date.
Arrival Transfer
We have included one group transfer on arrival for this tour. We have scheduled this departure for 9:15 am. If all passengers are arriving on earlier flights we will adjust this time accordingly. If you are on a flight arriving after 9:15 am, we suggest considering a pre-night, so that you can easily meet the group transfer on the tour start date. Alternatively, if you arrive later, Celtic Tours can arrange Dubin to Westport rail service. If you opt for this, you would make your way to Dublin Heuston Station and board your pre-booked train. This is a direct rail service and the journey takes approximately 3h15m. On arrival in Westport, make your way to the hotel and check-in and meet your fellow group members and driver/guide at dinner at the hotel.
YOUR ITINERARY:
Tuesday (day 1) is the start date in Ireland. Note, with overnight flights, a MONDAY flight would be needed, to meet the group on Day 01, Tuesday at Dublin Airport.
Day 1, Tuesday | Dublin - Galway
Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. After clearing customs, collecting luggage and arrival of all international passengers booked by Celtic Tours, a private group transfer* will depart Dublin Airport for Galway, with a stop in Athlone en-route. Arrive in Galway and check-into the hotel. Free time to explore this lively town until dinner, when you will meet your driver/guide and your fellow tour members (who arrived earlier). Enjoy dinner our hotel. Overnight in Galway. (D)
(*Flights arriving after transfer time will not be able to avail of the group transfer. In these instances, it is advised to book a pre-night stay so that you can avail of the group transfer.)
Day 2, Wednesday | Galway - Connemara - Galway
Today we enjoy a scenic tour of Connemara. Travel along Galway Bay to Maam Cross and Clifden. Continue on via Kylemore Abbey and stop briefly for a photo opportunity. We continue via scenic countryside; keep an eye out for sheep en route to Moycullen. We stop to visit the Celtic Crystal Factory. Return to Galway. Our evening is free to enjoy Galway, with dinner on your own. Overnight in Galway. (B)
Day 3, Thursday | Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Adare - Killarney
Morning departure from Westport, we travel south via the majestic Cliffs of Moher, where we pause and enjoy spectacular views. Continue along the western coastline, as we make our way to charming Killarney town via Lahinch and Adare. In Killarney, we enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening. Killarney is an excellent location to enjoy traditional music, pub entertainment or a traditional top-rated Irish Cabaret show (which can be pre-booked at the time of your reservation for $49 per person). Overnight in Killarney. (B,D)
Day 4, Friday | Killarney - Ring of Kerry
We depart on one of Ireland's most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling from Killarney, we come to the town of Killorglin, famous for its traditional Puck Fair, and from here we commence the ring tour. Our drive is along the coastline of the broad Iveragh Peninsula, through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville, and Sneem. The scenery is spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys, and rocky mountains blend in awesome beauty before we circle back to Killarney. Tonight venture out independently and enjoy one of the many restaurants Killarney has to offer. Overnight in Killarney. (B)
Day 5, Saturday | Blarney - Waterford
Depart Killarney, with a stop in Blarney, where we pause for optional visits to the Blarney Woollen Mills and Blarney Castle, perhaps to kiss the famed Blarney Stone. Leaving Blarney, we travel the short distance to Cobh (Queenstown), the last port of call for the Titanic. Optionally time allowed to stop into the heritage center before leaving Cobh and making our way to Waterford. In Waterford, we enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. (B,D)
Day 6, Sunday | Waterford - Dublin
Morning brings a visit to the House of Waterford before making our way to Dublin via Kildare. An afternoon check-in to our Dublin hotel allows for time to relax before attending a traditional Irish cabaret and dinner show in Dublin. We return to our hotel at approximately 10:30 pm. Overnight in Dublin. (B,D)
Day 7, Monday | Dublin
On our morning sightseeing tour we visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum. A fantastic interactive experience, which uncovers the dramatic and inspiring stories of the Irish who traveled the world, from early times to the modern day. Following our EPIC visit, we make our way to the Guinness Storehouse for a visit. Our afternoon is free to enjoy the capital city. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own before the final overnight in Dublin. (B)
Day 8, Tuesday: Dublin - Tour ends
An early morning transfer takes you to Dublin Airport for the return flight home. Pick up your last-minute gifts at the duty-free shops before boarding your flight. You arrive home the same day. (B)
MISCELLANEOUS INFO
Pricing
Your tour land price is per person based on two (2) people sharing a twin or double room. When a single room is booked, a single supplement will apply. When a triple room is booked, a discount will apply. Maximum group size on all dates is 28 passengers. Tours must have a minimum of 10 tour participants to operate. Please do not book airfare until the tour date selected has been marked "guaranteed". Celtic Tours is not responsible for any non-refundable airfare booked for a tour that is not guaranteed and does not operate.
This tour does not include:
- Items not noted on itinerary
- Lunches and dinners (not noted on the itinerary)
- Tips to driver/guide
Airfare
Celtic Tours is currently offering group air for 10 participants traveling from the same airport. Individuals should book directly with airlines. Your arrival flight must land by 9am for this tour. Please make sure you book your flight to arrive and depart on accurate dates. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please note, do not book air until you have been advised that the tour date selected is guaranteed. Each date requires a minimum number to operate.
Departures & Transfers
Departure date is the date the tour starts in Ireland. One would depart from the US. one day prior to the date noted to allow for overnight flights. The tour begins on Saturday.
Arrival transfers available from Dublin Airport at 9:00 am. (Flight should arrive on tour start date by 9:00 am to avail of this group transfer). Celtic Tours tracks flights booked with them to note delays and to ensure your transfer is not missed. If your flight time is later, please book a pre-night arrival to avoid missing the included transfer. Passengers book on earlier morning flights will have extended wait time at the airport.
If Celtic Tours does not book your air, you may avail of these free transfers, provided you submit your flight information within 35 days prior to departure and you are available 30 minutes prior to scheduled airport departure. Otherwise, transfers to the first hotel would be your responsibility. Transfer also available from Belfast International Airport up to 12:00 noon on tour start date. Tour ends for all passengers at 6:10 am at Dublin Airport.
HOTELS
Eyre Square Hotel
The International Hotel
The Ashe Hotel
Waterford Marina Hotel
Iveagh Garden Hotel
