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Céad Mile Fáilte , Irish Gaelic for "one hundred thousand welcomes"... from the first dawning of a countryside morning to the setting sun over rolling green hills, an Irish welcome for visitors is genuine, exuding warm hospitality...Tauck's Yellow Roads take you from the Giant's Causeway in the north to the Ring of Kerry in the south – and along the way you'll stay at luxury accommodations including grand hotels and elegant manor houses. Learn the story of three centuries of Irish emigrants building a new life in North America at the Ulster American Folk Park. Get a little taste of the artistic side of Ireland on visits to the Belleek Pottery factory. Experience past and present in Dublin and Belfast and the warmth of small villages. Have lunch with a family who run a working dairy farm. Explore the magnificent Titanic exhibit and enjoy a special 9-course tasting dinner inspired by the great ship's menu in the city where it was built, Belfast. Discover the centuries-old tradition of Irish Whiskey at The Jameson Experience. And explore what castle life is all about when you're a guest at Ashford Castle... All this and more on our new Small Group Ireland journey.

  1. Day 1
    Arrive Dublin

    Tour begins: 6:00 PM, The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection. A transfer is included from Dublin Airport to The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection on College Green, just steps from Trinity College in the heart of the city. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner this evening at the hotel.


    Meals:   Dinner
  2. Day 2
    A day well spent in Ireland's capital, Dublin

    A tour of city sights with a local guide includes a visit to Dublin Castle. Originally the site of a Viking settlement and the stronghold of British power in Ireland for more than 700 years, Dublin Castle today is home to a complex of buildings housing government offices and historic ceremonial halls; explore the site's Viking past and include the State Apartments, the 18th-century Treasury, the ornate Chapel Royal, and impressive Bedford Tower – the former repository for the Irish Crown Jewels, which were stolen in 1907 and have yet to be recovered. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own. Your landmark hotel is in easy walking distance of Grafton Street's shops and pubs, and the picturesque Liffey River.


    Meals:   Breakfast
  3. Day 3
    Belfast and the amazing Titanic Belfast

    Drive to Belfast, Northern Ireland, where the Titanic was built in 1911. At the site of the old shipyards visit Titanic Belfast, an interactive, state of the art museum that guides you through the doomed oceanliner's story and allows you to experience what it was like to be a passenger on the ship. Afterward, tour Belfast with a local guide; the city that was plagued by political strife for decades has emerged as a hip, cosmopolitan destination with a vibrant arts culture and food scene, rich in Victorian architecture. Dinner this evening is a Titanic-themed nine-course tasting menu at the historic Merchant Hotel, your home for the next two nights.


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  4. Day 4
    Along the Antrim Coast to the Giant's Causeway and Bushmillls

    Experience the breathtaking Antrim Coast on one of the world's great scenic drives. Mountains and steep glens dotted with farms and hamlets roll past panoramic views of the shimmering sea and rocky coastline. You'll also visit the Giant's Causeway, a stunning seascape of basalt columns raised by volcanic activity that blanket the rocky shore like thousands of stepping stones. Lunch at Bushmills Inn, a charming 17th century mansion just a stone's throw from Bushmills Distillery, the world's oldest whiskey distiller. Return to Belfast for time on your own; your hotel is only a ten-minute walk from the historic city center.


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch
  5. Day 5
    Derry & the Ulster American Folk Park

    Tour "Derry" with a local guide. Sights include the Peace Bridge, the cathedral, and the city's famed street murals, emblazoned with political messages. In Omagh, the Ulster American Folk Park offers a look at 300 years of Irish emigration to North America; the exhibits in this outdoor museum include costumed interpreters and demonstrations of traditional crafts and everyday skills from times gone by. Your home for the next two nights is a lakeside baronial castle outside Donegal; once the ancestral home of the O'Donnell clan, Lough Eske Castle has been lovingly refurbished with contemporary elegance and is rated by Condé Nast as one of the top luxury hotels in Ireland. Please note: for those wishing to book treatments at the hotel's Spa Solis, reservations may be required in advance; please contact the hotel directly.


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  6. Day 6
    Your choice – Irish traditions at Belleek Pottery and a medieval town

    You have a choice today – join us for a visit to the market town of Belleek where Belleek hand-painted porcelain has been made since 1858; at the factory and museum you'll get an inside look at the process and legend behind the delicate, iridescent porcelain art famous around the world. Alternatively, enjoy free time at Lough Eske Castle. Midday, visit a town renowned for its medieval heritage, and return to your five-star accommodations in the afternoon; dine at your leisure this evening.


    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  7. Day 7
    Sligo, Connemara & Ashford Castle

    Depart Northern Ireland for the Republic of Ireland and the foothills of Benbulben Mountain, "Yeats Country." Stop in the village of Drumcliffe to see the final resting place of poet W. B. Yeats, then on to the lakeside Kylemore Abbey; built in the late 19th century as a private residence, the impressive estate is now home to a prestigious boarding school for girls, a Gothic church and Victorian gardens. After lunch at Kylemore Abbey, discover what Oscar Wilde called the "savage beauty" of Connemara, a desolate region of bogs, heathland, mountains, and shimmering lakes; seaside hamlets dot the inlets of this rugged landscape along the Wild Atlantic Way. Arrive at your opulent 13th-century castle-hotel, a favorite of royalty and celebrities, and your home for the next two nights.

     


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  8. Day 8
    A day in Galway & Ashford Castle

    Tour the colorful, bohemian streets of Galway with a local guide, then explore on your own; a large student population, along with its lively arts scene and culinary culture, gives this harbor town a youthful, contemporary vibe; its maze of lanes, seaside promenade, and remnants of medieval walls make Galway a picturesque pleasure to wander in. This afternoon spend time at leisure at your hotel where amenities include golf, fishing, and falconry (additional cost may apply). Ashford Castle has been rated Number One Best Resort in UK and Ireland by Travel & Leisure.


    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  9. Day 9
    Cliffs of Moher and Ennis

    Experience the windswept Cliffs of Moher, towering hundreds of feet above the crashing waves of the Atlantic; the sheer cliffs wander for five miles along the coast, and are home to about 30,000 birds. Explore the medieval town of Ennis, known as a mecca of traditional Irish music, then check into the Old Ground Hotel in the center of town, an ivy-clad 18th-century manor house steeped in traditional and contemporary elegance. Dinner at the hotel tonight includes Irish music and entertainment.


    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  10. Day 10
    Visit a dairy farm and on to Killarney

    Get a taste of life at a family run dairy farm, including lunch. Later, visit historic Muckross House and its splendid garden estate outside Killarney; this grand Victorian mansion once entertained Queen Victoria and is at the heart of Killarney National Park. Continue on to your contemporary five-star hotel on a hilltop overlooking the awe-inspiring Lakes of Killarney and surrounding mountains.


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  11. Day 11
    Explore the Ring of Kerry

    Stunning views of the Iveragh Peninsula unfold on a scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry that sweeps you past shimmering seascapes, medieval ruins, soaring mountains and plunging valleys, farms and seaside villages. Spend free time in charming Killarney on the shores of Lough Leane, part of Killarney National Park and a scenic landscape that has drawn visitors since the 18th century. This evening you'll dine at Killeen House, a former 19th century rectory, now a cozy inn steeped in golfing lore, with an award-winning restaurant.


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  12. Day 12
    Midleton and the Jameson Experience

    Midleton is home to one of Ireland's premium whiskeys, each bottle numbered and signed by the master distiller. It is also home to The Jameson Experience, a museum located in a 150-year-old distillery where you'll be guided through the history and making of Irish whiskey, tastings included. Lunch at a family-run country restaurant and food emporium, featuring produce from around the region; drive to Kilkenny for two nights at Lyrath Estate Hotel, an elegant manor house set on 170 acres of parkland. Please note: for those wishing to book treatments in the hotel at "The Spa," reservations may be required in advance; please contact the hotel directly.


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  13. Day 13
    Visit the ruins of Jerpoint Abbey and Kilkenny

    Begin the day with a visit to the ruins of Jerpoint Abbey, a 12th-century monastery which is a national monument, featuring cloisters, a tower, and extensive stone carvings. Tour medieval Kilkenny with a local guide; known as The Marble City for the black limestone quarried here, sights include The Black Abbey, the Norman castle, and colorful streets lined with shops, galleries, and museums you can enjoy exploring on your own. Join us tonight at your hotel for a farewell reception and dinner.


    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  14. Day 14
    Journey home

    Tour ends: Kilkenny. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Lyrath Estate Hotel & Spa to Dublin Airport. Allow at least three hours for flight check-in.


    Meals:   Breakfast

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Céad Mile Fáilte, Irish Gaelic for "one hundred thousand welcomes"... from the first dawning of a countryside morning to the setting sun over rolling green hills, an Irish welcome for visitors is genuine, exuding warm hospitality...Tauck's Yellow Roads take you from the Giant's Causeway in the north to the Ring of Kerry in the south – and along the way you'll stay at luxury accommodations including grand hotels and elegant manor houses. Learn the story of three centuries of Irish emigrants building a new life in North America at the Ulster American Folk Park. Get a little taste of the artistic side of Ireland on visits to the Belleek Pottery factory. Experience past and present in Dublin and Belfast and the warmth of small villages. Have lunch with a family who run a working dairy farm. Explore the magnificent Titanic exhibit and enjoy a special 9-course tasting dinner inspired by the great ship's menu in the city where it was built, Belfast. Discover the centuries-old tradition of Irish Whiskey at The Jameson Experience. And explore what castle life is all about when you're a guest at Ashford Castle... All this and more on our new Small Group Ireland journey.

  • ALL SMALL GROUP DEPARTURES averaging 24 Tauck guests! A small group size means a more personal travel experience highlighted by stays at some of Ireland's top hotels
  • TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS - Journey through the Irish wilds of Connemara & along the spectacular coastal scenery of Northern Ireland's Antrim Coast Road
  • Accommodations include lavishly restored castles, grand hotels, and manor houses: The Westin Dublin; The Merchant Hotel in Belfast; Lough Eske Castle, Donegal; Old Ground Hotel in Ennis; Aghadoe Heights Hotel, Killarney; Ashford Castle in Cong; Lyrath Estate Hotel & Spa, Kilkenny.
  • Visit Belfast's award-winning Titanic Belfast interactive museum & enjoy a sumptuous 9-course Titanic tasting dinner

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Accommodations


Ashford Castle
Lyrath Estate Hotel & Spa
The Merchant Hotel
Old Ground Hotel
The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection
Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa
Lough Eske Castle

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Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?

Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.

Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?

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Customer Reviews

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As a veteran of 4 other Tauck tours (Bavaria, Best of Italy, London/Paris, and Scotland) I think "The Best of Ireland" is more of a landscape tour meaning there isn't many venues in Ireland to invigorate, surprising or stimulate. It's not a negative, I only compare it to other Tauck tour locations I have experienced. There is a lot of time in the coach between hotels that consist mainly of green hills of farming and sheep grazing. The city of Dublin and the Titanic Museum in Belfast had the most new things to see and do. The hotels were excellent and up to Tauck's level as was the food.

Excellent! Great selection of hotels and places to visit. Recommend small group travel even if cost is more. Trip director from Tauck was OUTSTANDING.

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