Tauck Value Includes:
Tauck Value Includes:
TAUCK’S YELLOW ROADS! Journey through the wilds of Connemara at Ashford Castle, and get an up-close look at some of the world’s most spectacular coastal scenery on a drive along the Antrim Coast Road in Northern Ireland
Accommodations at one of the world’s finest castle hotels, majestic Ashford Castle, as well as country estates and a lakeside resort offering some of Ireland’s finest outdoor activities
Visits to an award-winning Irish / Gaelic cultural retreat
Unique learning opportunities at an Irish farm, the Belleek Pottery factory, and the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
Evening of traditional Irish storytelling and music, along with a dinner of Irish specialties, on the Dingle Peninsula
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
Spend two nights at the regal Mt. Juliet Hotel and see artisans crafting crystal glassware in Waterford following centuries-old traditions
31 meals (13 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 12 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
a visit to Muckross House, an Elizabethan-style mansion which was built in 1843. Set in Killarney National Park, the estate features distinguished 19th-century interiors; it is surrounded by magnificent gardens in a palette of sensational colors. Your accommodations for the next two nights are at Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, one of Ireland’s most gracious hotels. Overlooking the Lakes of Killarney, Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa exudes the warmth of a country home – and every Tauck guest room gazes out upon Killarney’s incredibly beautiful landscapes. Meals BLD
3. IRISH LIFE ON THE DINGLE PENINSULA For anyone who saw the epic films Ryan’s Daughter, or Far and Away, the Ireland in your mind’s eye is forever framed by the wild, rugged, romantic coastal scenery of the Dingle Peninsula and the Ring of Kerry. First stop today is the hilly town of Dingle for a visit to the former Presentation Sisters convent and a look at the stained glass windows of famed artisan Harry Clarke. Spend some time as you please exploring Dingle (and its famous pubs), then travel to the tip of the Dingle Peninsula for a visit to the Blasket Centre and a look at the lost lifestyle, tradition and language of the unique Blasket Islanders. Completely Irish speaking, the residents of these remote islands off the Kerry coast produced an amazing amount of books in the early 20th century that depicted their isolated lifestyle. A return to Dingle brings the perfect ending to the day on the peninsula – a special evening of traditional Irish food, song and storytelling that gives yet another look at daily life in this remote part of western Ireland. Return in mid-evening to Killarney and your resort hotel. Meals BD
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4. THE BLARNEY STONE & WATERFORD CRYSTAL Journey to 15th-century Blarney Castle to see the famous Blarney Stone; legend has it that if you kiss the stone, you will be blessed with the gift of the gab. Next up is a visit to the city of Waterford and a tour of the new Waterford Crystal Visitors Centre for a look at the centuries-old story of Ireland’s famed glassware. Arrive early evening at Mount Juliet Hotel, in the heart of Kilkenny, where you’ll dine à la carte this evening. Meals BD
5. KILKENNY ANTIQUITIES, COUNTRY LIVING You’ll discover that Ireland’s antiquities tell the tales of days gone by... and today’s visit to the ruins of the Cistercian Jerpoint Abbey introduces some remarkable medieval architectural artifacts. Take a guided walking tour of Kilkenny, world-renowned as a center for craft and design, for insights into the Black Abbey, Rothe House and Kilkenny Castle. Mount Juliet is one of Ireland’s finest sporting estates, and you’ll have an opportunity to take advantage of some outstanding leisure activities today. Meals BD
6. CONNEMARA AND THE GAELIC SOUL Today’s travels take you to Galway, one of Ireland’s fastest growing cities, for lunch and a look around before entering the Connemara region, home to windswept mountains, bogland, sparkling lakes and the dramatic Atlantic coastline. Arrive in Spiddal for a special visit to Cnoc Suain. Overlooking mountains and sea, the cultural retreat provides an all-embracing, unique celebration of the preservation of Irish / Gaelic culture, embraced by warm hospitality. And fun! Arrive at Lough Corrib for a private boat cruise, then on to Ashford Castle; set on a 350-acre private estate along the shores of the lough, it ranks as one of the finest castle hotels in the world. Meals BLD
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