Celebrate St. Patrick's day the Irish way. This itinerary brings you Dublin, Waterford and Killarney and the opportunity to enjoy the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin.
Join us in Ireland to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Dublin!
Tour Highlights
- First-class hotels for six (6) nights.
- Full Irish breakfasts daily, except day of arrival.
- Three (3) hotel dinners.
- Opportunity to enjoy the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin.
St. Patrick's Week Tour Includes
- Daily sightseeing by luxury coach with the services of a Celtic Tours driver/guide.
- Overnight in Waterford, Killarney, Dublin and Balbriggan
- Scenic tour of the Dingle Peninsula
- Visit to Glendalough, House of Waterford, Blarney, Newbridge Silverware Visitor Center, Guinness Storehouse and EPIC Museum.
- Porterage of one (1) suitcase per person.
- Tips and taxes in Ireland. Gratuities to the driver/guide not included.
- Celtic Tours flight bag and portfolio of travel documents.
Note, please refrain from booking airfare until the tour reaches a minimum number of participants to guarantee the departure. Tour will be marked guaranteed once we reach the minimum number of passengers.
Day 1, Saturday | Arrive in Dublin Ireland!
Morning arrival at Dublin Airport*. Meet our driver/guide in the arrivals hall and make our way to the waiting coach. We get right into touring, and make our way south, past the capital city to Wicklow and stop in the breath-taking Glendalough for a visit of this monastic site. We continue onto the Viking city of Waterford and check-into our hotel. Rest or walk around the city. Dinner is at our hotel this evening. Overnight in Waterford. (D)
Day 2, Sunday | Waterford - Blarney - Killarney
Our fantastic day today starts with our first real Irish breakfast, followed by a morning tour of the House of Waterford. We continue on to Blarney, where we have included a visit to the castle and gardens, where you can kiss the stone for your gift of eloquence. Continue on to Killarney where we enjoy dinner at our hotel. Overnight in Killarney. (B,D)
Day 3, Monday | 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. A full day tour returning to Killarney, where you enjoy dinner on your own this evening. Overnight in Killarney. (B)
Day 4, Tuesday | Killarney - Newbridge - Dublin
We depart Killarney today and make our way back to Dublin. On the way, we will have a photo-stop of Cashel, then onto Newbridge with a stop at the famed silverware showroom, before making our way to Dublin. On arrival in Dublin, we will tour the EPIC Museum before making our way to our hotel for check-in. Tonight you are free to enjoy the capital city on your own. Overnight in Dublin. (B)
Day 5, Wednesday | St. Patrick's Day!
After breakfast, independently make your way to the nearby parade route where you can view the fabulous St. Patrick’s parade festivities. You are free today to enjoy Dublin. Visit museums, galleries, and some of Dublin’s most famous pubs! Overnight in Dublin. (B)
Day 6, Thursday | Dublin - Balbriggan
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and have a visit to Guinness Storehouse before making our way out of Dublin city. We depart Dublin and take the coastal route, stopping in Skerries to take in the beautiful views before making our way to Ballbriggan and our last nights hotel. We enjoy dinner at our hotel this evering at the hotel before settling in for the night. Overnight in Ballbriggan, Co. Dublin. (B,D)
Day 7, Friday | Dublin - U.S.
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)
*Transfer on Saturday morning from Dublin Airport is scheduled for 9:15 am. Please arrive before this time to begin the tour. If your flight is arriving after this time, we suggest arriving in the night before to avoid missing this transfer and morning inclusion. Should you arrive after the transfer, you can make your own way to the hotel, but you will miss the first inclusion at your expense.
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.
This tour does not include:
- Items not noted on the itinerary
- Lunches
- Tips to driver/guide
- Airfare
Airfare
Airfare is additional. Once you select your date, you will be given the opportunity to search our system for the best available airfare from your home city. The dates shown will be the start / end date of your tour. However, you can alter these dates to arrive earlier or extend your stay as needed.
Our system will search for the best possible airfare during your booking process. Note: airfare cannot be booked sooner than eleven (11) months from date of departure.
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.
Morning transfer to your hotel on arrival of all international flights booked with Celtic Tours. Tour ends at Dublin Airport with two-morning transfers to the airport.
Due to hotel check-in times, your hotel may not be ready when you arrive. Hotel check-in is generally between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. The hotel will happily hold your bags if you want to explore before check-in.
Note:
Please refrain from booking airfare until the tour reaches a minimum number of participants to guarantee the departure.
HOTELS
Dooley's Hotel
Castlerosse Hotel Killarney
Iveagh Garden Hotel
Bracken Court Dublin
