A fresh and updated Irish Rose itinerary for 2025 continues to bring you the best of Ireland on this fantastic 9-night tour. Explore the Giant's Causeway, scenic Donegal and spend 2-nights in a castle. Be awe-inspired by the Cliffs of Moher and the Ring of Kerry, ending with a fabulous dinner and show in the Capital City of Dublin.
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Arrive at Dublin Airport. Meet your driver/guide and depart the airport (approximately 9:45 am*). We travel northwest via County Monaghan, formally part of the ancient territory of Oriel, once known as the dominant MacMahon county. A stop for tea/coffee stop to shake off our jet lag as we continue via Omagh in County Tyrone, then onto Ballybofey in Co. Donegal. Here we enjoy dinner and overnight at our hotel in Ballybofey. Dinner. We recommend that you arrive in Dublin day early to make sure you do not miss the tour departure.)
A fantastic day awaits us today as we head out to explore the Antrim Coast and visit the Giant’s Causeway and Museum. These iconic volcanic columns were formed from active lava more than 60 million years ago, and are featured prominently in Irish fables & folklore. An incredible experience filled with myths and legends. On our return, we stop in the walled city of Derry where we embark on a historic walking tour of the walled city. We continue back to Ballybofey and our hotel for dinner and overnight. Breakfast and dinner.
The road leads south along Donegal Bay to Killybegs and the spectacular Slieve League Cliffs looking out over the Atlantic. Slieve League translates to “mountain of stone pillars,” and our minibus transfer allows up-close access to revel in their dramatic beauty and take in the scenic views of Malin Bay. Our tour continues with a visit the famed Belleek China showroom to see the iconic Irish pottery that’s been made here since 1884. Southwest to the long, sandy beaches of Rosses Point, overlooking Sligo Bay, and then to Kilronan Castle Hotel for a fabulous dinner and a stay fit for Celtic royalty. (Overnight in Roscommon.) Breakfast and dinner.
A leisurely departure from our castle hotel, we travel a short distance to the Arigna Mines, where we enjoy the unique Arigna Mining Experience. The surrounding natural scenery where the mine is located is striking. After touring the mine, we travel along scenic Lough Allen to Dromahair and the lake isle of Innisfree, immortalized by the poet William Butler Yeats. Continue on to Sligo Town, where you have free time to explore the history of the area, or perhaps visit the Yeats Library and Art Gallery. A stop at Rosses Point this afternoon, before we travel the short journey back to our castle hotel so you can enjoy some free time and relax before dinner tonight. Overnight at Kilronan. Breakfast and dinner.
Morning departure from Kilronan Castle. We travel south via the majestic Cliffs of Moher, where we pause and enjoy spectacular views. Continue along the western coastline, as we make our way to charming Killarney town via Lahinch and Adare. In Killarney, we enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening. Killarney is an excellent location to enjoy traditional music, pub entertainment or a traditional top-rated Irish Cabaret show (which can be pre-booked at the time of your reservation for $49 per person). Overnight in Killarney. Breakfast and dinner.
We depart on one of Ireland's most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling from Killarney, we come to the town of Killorglin, famous for its traditional Puck Fair, and from here we commence the ring tour. Our drive is along the coastline of the broad Iveragh Peninsula, through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville, and Sneem. The scenery is spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys, and rocky mountains blend in awesome beauty before we circle back to Killarney. Tonight venture out independently and enjoy one of the many restaurants Killarney has to offer. Overnight in Killarney. Breakfast.
Depart Killarney, with a stop in Blarney, where we pause for optional visits to the Blarney Woollen Mills and Blarney Castle, perhaps to kiss the famed Blarney Stone. Leaving Blarney, we travel the short distance to Cobh (Queenstown), the last port of call for the Titanic. Optionally time allowed to stop into the heritage center before leaving Cobh and making our way to Waterford. In Waterford, we enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. Breakfast and dinner.
Morning brings a visit to the House of Waterford before making our way to Dublin via Kildare. An afternoon check-in to our Dublin hotel allows for time to relax before attending a traditional Irish cabaret and dinner show in Dublin. We return to our hotel at approximately 10:30 pm. Overnight in Dublin. Breakfast and dinner.
On our morning sightseeing tour we visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum. A fantastic interactive experience, which uncovers the dramatic and inspiring stories of the Irish who traveled the world, from early times to the modern day. Following our EPIC visit, we make our way to the Guinness Storehouse for a visit. Our afternoon is free to enjoy the capital city. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own before the final overnight in Dublin. Breakfast.
An early morning transfer takes you to Dublin Airport for the return flight home. Pick up your last-minute gifts at the duty-free shops before boarding your flight. You arrive home the same day. Breakfast.
Please note, each departure requires a minimum number of participants to operate. Tours will be noted "guarantee" when this number is reached. Please do not book airfare until you have been advised that the tour is guaranteed. Celtic Tours and Jade Rose Travel, LLC are not responsible for airfare booking on non-guaranteed tours that do not operate.
For 2025, all non-private departures are small group size FOR ALL DEPARTURES. Tour will not exceed 28 passengers on any departure to maintain the level of comfort and intimacy on our tours that our customers have come to know and love. We have found this to be a perfect smaller group size with no additional fees or small-group supplements passed onto the customer.
Single supplemental pricing is available, contact us for more information and pricing.
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