Journey through Ireland's storied southeast and wild Atlantic coast on this immersive 6-night escape, blending iconic highlights with intimate local moments. From Ireland's oldest city to dramatic sea cliffs and the buzz of Dublin, this route traces a graceful arc through the country's history, landscapes, and living culture.
Tour Highlights
- Nine (9) meals with seven (6) breakfasts and three (3) dinners.
- Top sights and stops, including; Waterford, Blarney, Dingle, Killarney, Ennis and Dublin.
- New and exciting itinerary.
Irish Rambler Tour Includes
- Excellent hotels - six (6) nights of first-class and superior first-class hotels throughout.
- Full Irish breakfast daily, except day of arrival.
- Three (3) hotel dinners.
- Full sightseeing by deluxe touring motor coach.
- Professional Irish driver/guide to escort you throughout.
- Panoramic city tours (via coach) of Dublin.
- Scenic drive of the Dingle Peninsula.
- Visits to: Newbridge Showroom, House of Waterford, Blarney (admission to castle not included), Cliffs of Moher, Photo-stop of the Rock of Cashel, Guinness Storehouse and EPIC Museum.
- 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 24 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
April 14, June 23 and July 07 departures will overnight at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis instead of Temple Gate.
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:
Wednesday (day 1) is the start date in Ireland. Note: with overnight flights, a TUESDAY flight would be needed, to meet the group on Day 01, Wednesday at Dublin Airport.
Day 1, Wednesday | Dublin - Waterford
Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. After clearing customs, collecting luggage and arrival of all international passengers booked by Celtic Tours, meet your professional Irish driver/guide in the arrivals hall. Make your way to our awaiting motorcoach to begin your adventure. We head southwest through the gentle countryside of County Kildare. Stop in Newbridge for a visit to the Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre and showroom, where you can browse Irish-designed tableware, jewelry, and gifts, and, if time allows, step into their small style or fashion exhibits. This makes a nice first pause after the flight, with a café on-site to, where you can grab a refreshment before we depart. We continue onto Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, following the River Suir as you approach. Once checked into your hotel, stretch your legs with a walk around the Viking Triangle, where narrow streets, medieval walls, and restored buildings give a sense of the city’s 1,000-plus years of history. In the evening, we enjoy dinner at our hotel. Overnight in Waterford. (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, Thursday | Waterford - Blarney - Killarney
After breakfast, check out of our hotel, but before leaving Waterford, we visit the House of Waterford, where we watch the master craftspeople mouth-blow and hand-cut the famous crystal. The visitor centre also houses an impressive showroom displaying intricate chandeliers, vases, and stemware that sparkle under the lights that you can browse. We leave, traveling west, towards County Cork, where we have a stop in Blarney. Time allowed to shop the Blarney Woollen Mills or optionally visit Blarney Castle and grounds, where you too can gain the gift of eloquence should you decide to kiss the famous stone. Continue onto Killarney and check into our hotel, located right in the town center. We enjoy dinner on arrival in Killarney at our hotel. Overnight in Killarney. (B,D)
Day 3, Friday | Killarney - Dingle Peninsula
Today is devoted to the wild beauty of the Dingle Peninsula. A delightful day takes us along the Kerry coast to the Dingle Peninsula, which offers magnificent coastal scenery. Beyond Slea Head, we see the Blasket Islands, the last outpost of Europe. Time is enjoyed in Dingle town, where colorful shopfronts and fishing boats create a postcard-worthy harbor scene. A full-day tour returning to Killarney, where you enjoy dinner on your own this evening. Overnight in Killarney. (B)
Day 4, Saturday | Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Ennis
Depart Killarney after breakfast and head north through County Limerick and into County Clare. The landscape gradually opens into a patchwork of farms and low hills, with glimpses of the River Shannon along the way. Your main destination today is the Cliffs of Moher, rising dramatically to heights of over 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. On a clear day, the Aran Islands are visible in the distance. After our visit, we depart for nearby Ennis, a compact market town with a medieval core. Check into our hotel. Enjoy dinner at our hotel. After want its narrow streets, perhaps visiting a cozy pub for live traditional music. Overnight in Ennis. (B,D)
Day 5, Sunday | Ennis - Dublin
Morning departure from Ennis after breakfast and trace an eastbound route across the heart of Ireland toward County Tipperary. The drive takes you through a mix of farmland and small villages before the Rock of Cashel appears ahead, rising dramatically on a limestone outcrop above the town. We park near-by for a photo-stop before continuing onto Dublin, Ireland's capital. We enjoy a panoramic tour of the Capital city via our coach, before making our way to the hotel for check-in. Enjoy the balance of the day on your own. Tonight, optional opportunity to enjoy dinner and a show at a famed Dublin pub. Overnight in Dublin. (B)
Day 6, 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 7, 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. Maximum group size on all dates is 24 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. Group departing transfer scheduled for 9:15 am. 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 before 9:00 am. (Flight should arrive on tour start date before 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. Tour ends for all passengers at 6:10 am at Dublin Airport.
Optional Tours
The Merry Ploughboys
Optional: Gaelic Roots at the Killarney Avenue Hotel - a magical mix of Irish song, music and dance
HOTELS
Dooley's Hotel
The International Hotel
Old Ground Hotel
The Temple Gate Hotel
Iveagh Garden Hotel
