6 Day Ashford, Killarney & Dublin

Day 1 - Dublin and Wicklow (Town & Country)

Ease into your Irish experience with a highlights tour of Dublin or Wicklow Mountains or a little bit of both. Highlights in the Wicklow Mountains area include Glendalough ruins and Powerscourt Estate and Waterfall. Meanwhile highlights in Dublin include Trinity College, St Patricks Cathedral, Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Distillery and Dublin castle.

Bear in mind that each location would take approximately half a day, so it's best to agree the route at the planning stage to optimise your time and avoid disappointment on the ground.

Suggested Accommodation: The Merrion or The Westbury

Day 2 - Dublin - Ring of Kerry Highlights - Killarney

Depart Dublin this morning and make your way south to the Kingdom of Kerry. Your overnight location for the next two nights will be Killarney, the gateway to the local national park.

Look forward to amazing Irish landscapes and atmopshere as you soak up such highlights as Adare village, Killarney National Park, Killarney, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House and Garden, Killorglin, Dingle Bay, Inch Beach and a portion of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Your driver will work their magic and recommend an excellent pub or restaurant for lunch and perhaps a pint of Guinness along the way.

Enjoy drop- off to the door of your accommodations this evening where a hot shower, evening meal options and rest in luxury bedding awaits.

Suggested Accommodation: The Europe or The Killarney Park

Day 3 - Killarney - Dingle Peninsula - Killarney

Enjoy a delicious breakfast this morning and perhaps linger a little over a second pot of coffee or tea. Your private driver will be waiting at the valet area and together you can get ahead of the big tour buses so typical in Europe during the busy summer months.

Your tour will take you through one of Ireland's most stunningly beautiful regions today, world famous Dingle Peninsula.

Made famous by Hollywood's "Far and Away" and Ryans Daughter" Dingle Peninsula is perhaps one of the most unspoiled national park areas in western Europe. Look forward to touring Inch Beach, Slea Head (Sleeping Giant Island views) and Dingle village with its neat little pubs and restaurants so colorfully painted.

Suggested Accommodation: The Europe or The Killarney Park

Day 4 - Killarney - Cliffs of Moher & Burren - Ashford

This morning takes you along the Atlantic coast from Killarney to Ashford Castle in County Mayo.

The highlight today is Cliffs of Moher which stretches for many miles along the west coast facing the United States. Your driver will navigate the country roads through a patchwork of green fields, stone walls and sheep along the way.

Our drivers know one or two great pubs to break the trip and refuel. Think amazing Irish seafood, beef, lamb or soup and sandwich options - away from the tourist crowds.

This afternoon you'll arrive at medieval Ashford Castle - a five star hotel resort and one of europe's finest country estates.

Refreshing pre dinner drinks and first class dining options await. At the end of the evening climb into luxurious bedding fit for a Lord or Lady.

Suggested Accommodation: Ashford Castle

Day 5 - Ashford Castle - Connemara - Galway - Ashford Castle

There are so many options today you are spoilt for choice.

Perhaps head out with the driver for a full or half day of touring around the Connemara region with its beautiful mountain ranges and haunting famine village ruins.

Popular options include watching a sheepdog demonstration and a visit to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian walled garden.

Meanwhile Ashford Castle itself offers a wealth of options to choose from including the amazing "hawk walk", spa facilities, golf, boat trips on the lakes, fishing, horse riding, tennis, archery and fine dining.

The choice is yours, both we and the guest relations staff at Ashford are at your service.

Suggested Accommodation: Ashford Castle

Day 6 - Ashford Castle - Transfer to Dubin Airport or Shannon Airport

Whether you have an early flight to catch or have some in resort activities scheduled today, you'll enjoy a private transfer today from Ashford Castle to either Shannon or Shannon Airport.

Simply let us know your airport, flight number and scheduled departure time at the planning stage and we'll take care of the rest.

Slán abhaile - wishing you a safe and comfortable journey home!