“My letter cannot begin to describe my delight and joy in all aspects of this journey... the friendly Irish,
the accommodations, the food, the ‘surprises’... are now like a beautiful dream. I can hardly believe I was part of such a wonderful experience. Everyone made the attention to detail seem effortless; I look forward to future adventures. – Catherine Hermanowycz, CT ”
7. KYLEMORE ABBEY & ASHFORD CASTLE Today you’re off for some pretty amazing sightseeing in the wilds of Connemara. See a Gothic Revival lakeside castle, magnificent Kylemore Abbey on the shores of Kylemore Lough. A Benedictine abbey in World War I, it is now a girls’ boarding school. Return to Ashford Castle, where the remainder of the day is free to pursue some of the castle’s many outdoor activities. Dine à la carte tonight in one of the celebrated restaurants. Meals BLD
Discover iconic images
of Ireland... at Kylemore Abbey, along the Ring of Kerry, at Ashford Castle where falcons fly and at legendary Blarney Castle
8. FROM YEATS TO THE FERMANAGH LAKELANDS Travel from Ashford Castle to Sligo to visit the final resting place of poet W. B. Yeats at Drumcliffe, then on to County Fermanagh. Following lunch, travel to Lough Erne Golf Resort, a waterside resort set on the shores of one of the world’s most beautiful lakes. Dine at the resort tonight. Meals BLD
9. BELLEEK CHINA & RESORT LEISURE One of Northern Ireland’s finest exports is the delicate Belleek Fine Parian China. A visit to Belleek Pottery takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour to meet and chat with the craftspeople who are utilizing many of the same techniques that have been used for centuries to create the intricate pieces. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy your resort. Meals BLD
10. DERRY / GIANTS CAUSEWAY Head north for a guided tour of the historic city of Derry, whose well-preserved city walls are some of the finest examples anywhere in Europe. Lunch at the Bushmills Inn is a real treat, the epitome of Irish hospitality! Your afternoon is spent on one of the world’s great drives along the Antrim Coast Road. Explore the Giants Causeway, Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site; over 40,000 perfectly symmetrical basalt columns lead from looming coastal cliffs to the sea, creating one of the world’s strangest geological formations. Arrive late afternoon just outside Belfast at the magnificent Culloden Estate and Spa. Meals BLD
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