ALONG THE EMERALD ISLAND

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ALONG THE EMERALD ISLAND

(12 days/11 nights) From €2277

Hotel Rental Car Personalized Roadbook Exclusive Digital Guidebook Mobile App Welcome at the airport Transfers From/To Airport 3 Must-see Monument Entrance Tickets

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 | Dublin
  • Day 2 | Dublin
  • Day 3 | Dublin Wicklow Kilkenny
  • Day 4 | Kilkenny
  • Day 5 | Kilkenny Cashel Blarney Cork
  • Day 6 | Cork
  • Day 7 | Cork Kerry
  • Day 8 | Kerry
  • Day 9 | Kerry Limerick
  • Day 10 | Limerick Ennis Galway
  • Day 11 | Galway
  • Day 12 | Galway Dublin

Services Included

  • Travel Consultancy: Customized itinerary, selection of hotels and activities based on your interests and budget and pre-trip support;
  • Accommodation (breakfast included): three price levels of your choice (Economy, Superior and Deluxe);
  • A Rental Car, including: Super collision damage waiver, theft protection, unlimited mileage;
  • A personalized Roadbook (see a sample), with tips and pertinent information that will be very useful while on the road;
  • Our exclusive TourTailors Digital Guidebook with curated content (available in the App);
  • Helpline (phone number) to assist you while on holiday: Available every day for 24h;
  • A Mobile App: with all the information for your trip, from bookings to additional suggestions;
  • Road map;
  • Welcome at the airport and private transfer to your first hotel;
  • 48h Dublin Pass (Economy only);
  • Tour in Dublin (Superior: 2h30 Tour of the highlights and hidden corners of Dublin; Deluxe: 3h Private Walking Tour of Dublin);
  • Jameson Experience (Superior: 45min Visit to a Jameson distillery and tasting; Deluxe: 1h30 Jameson Blending Class);
  • Drink Experience in Kilkenny (Superior: 45m Beer Experience Guided Tour; Deluxe: 1h15 Immersive Ale Experience with tasting);
  • Tickets to Blarney Castle & Gardens;
  • Tickets to Rock of Cashel;
  • 2h30 Private Food Tour in Cork (Deluxe only);
  • 1h Waterbus Tour on Lough Leane (Superior only);
  • 2h Private Walking Tour of Killarney (Deluxe only);
  • Tickets to Cliffs of Moher;
  • Food & Walking Tour of Galway (Superior: 2h45 Food & Walking Tour; Deluxe: 2h45 Private Food & Walking Tour).

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  • ALONG THE EMERALD ISLAND

    (12 days/11 nights)

  • *Estimated dates are OK (Start here)


  • A solution for travelers who are looking for an affordable but still good quality tour. Our hand-picked basic accommodations are 3 star hotels or similar.


    Paying more than standard for better accommodation services to make sure you absolutely have a comfortable trip. You will stay in very good accommodation (4 star, some 3 star high end).


    Mostly first-class hotels, with impeccable services with personal care (5 star hotels, Pousadas, mixed with very charming rural accommodation in smaller towns where high end hotels might not be available). Perfect choice for having great value for money!

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  • You will pick up the rental car at the nearest desk on the first day that you will be driving. You should return it on the second last day at the nearest desk to your hotel. With the rental car you have the freedom of choice of how much to do and see each of the travelling days, allowing you to access some of the hidden gems along the way between each location. We will also book transfers from the airport to the hotel on the day of your arrival and from the hotel to the airport on the day of your departure.


    Our English speaking private driver will pick you up at your hotel, tour with you, and take you back to your hotel. Our driver will ensure you have what you need to make the most of your time. You will be driven on an air conditioned and very comfortable luxury vehicle. The driver will be at your service about 8 hours per day, within the kilometers and itinerary set. Transfers from the airport to the hotel on the day of your arrival and from the hotel to the airport on the day of your departure are also included.


    Our English Speaking private driver will pick you up at the train stations and take you to the hotels and vice versa (where service is needed or available). Where there are no trains available, buses will be used as an alternative. We will also book transfers from the airport to the hotel on the day of your arrival and from the hotel to the airport on the day of your departure.

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      • [:pt]Condutor Adicional gratuito: 2 condutores permitidos, o principal (locatário) e um adicional, por carro de aluguel sem custos adicionais.[:gb]A 2 drivers allowance per rental car is included in the quotation given.[:]

TOTAL COST
€ 2277

  • Prices shown on our website are indicative. Our consultants will ensure accurate pricing for your personalized trip details.

Other services included in this price: Hotel, Rental Car, Personalized Roadbook, Exclusive Digital Guidebook, Mobile App, Welcome at the Airport, Transfer from / to the Airport, 3 Must-see Monuments Entrance Tickets.

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Detailed programme

  • Day 1
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  • Dublin

  • Céad Míle Fáilte – a hundred thousand welcomes, as they say in Irish Gaelic! Today our representative will be waiting for you at the Dublin airport. From there, he will take you to your hotel, where you can get settled and relax from your flight. Once you are ready, begin to soak in the spirit of Dublin at your own pace. Take a gentle stroll through the lively streets, perhaps wandering into a cozy café or a classic Irish pub for your first taste of local flavor. Just let the rhythm of the city guide you as you settle into your Irish adventure.


     


     


     


    Economy Tours include: Welcome at the airport and private transfer to the hotel with an English-speaking driver; 48h Dublin Pass.


     


     


     


    Superior and Deluxe Tours include: Welcome at the airport and private transfer to the hotel with an English-speaking driver. 


     

     

     

    Overnight in Dublin. 

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How independent is this tour? We guarantee that you will travel independently with this self-guided tour, but always with our support only one phone call away if needed.

Wish to further explore the highlights? Totally understandable, it is easy to fall in love around here. We can make the necessary arrangements to extend your vacation either if you wish to stay a little longer in that particular stunning location, arrive earlier to become accustomed to the country or if you wish to relax and see more after your tour. If you wish to receive a customized proposal, please fill in the form below!

Perfect, but you prefer not to drive? No problem either! We are happy to provide pricing for a driver or even designing a different tour using public transportation (train or bus) and or transfers.

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