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Ireland 10 day Luxury Castle tour

Ireland 10 day Luxury Castle tour. ● 9 NIGHTS lUXARY CASTLE ACCOMMODATION ● FULL BREAKFAST DAILY ● CHINESE MEAL RESERVATIONS PROVIDED ● LUXURY COACH TRANSFERS ● FULLY ESCORTED WITH CHINESE SPEAKING GUIDE ● PERSONAL SHOPPING ASSISTANT

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Ireland 10 day Luxury Castle tour

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  1. Ireland 10 day Luxury Castle tour

  2. ● 9 NIGHTS lUXARY CASTLE ACCOMMODATION ● FULL BREAKFAST DAILY ● CHINESE MEAL RESERVATIONS PROVIDED ● LUXURY COACH TRANSFERS ● FULLY ESCORTED WITH CHINESE SPEAKING GUIDE ● PERSONAL SHOPPING ASSISTANT OVERVIEW OVERNIGHT Day 1 Arrive and transfer to Clontarf Castle in Dublin City Clontarf Castle Day 2 Sightseeing tour of Dublin Clontarf Castle Shopping in the city centre Day 3 Sightseeing at Powerscourt Estate and Gardens Dromoland Castle Visit Glendalough Monastic Centre and Rock of Cashel Day 4 Sightseeing at the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren Dromoland Castle Optional Banquet at Bunratty Castle with entertainment Day 5 Sightseeing in Galway City and Connemara Ashford Castle Day 6 Sightseeing SligoLoughEske Castle Day 7 Sightseeing in County Donegal LoughEske Castle Barbeque at LoughEske Castle with entertainment Day 8 Sightseeing in Bushmills Whiskey and Giants Causway Culloden Castle Visit Belfast City and Titanic Quarter Day 9 Sightseeing at Newgrange Clontarf Castle Lunchtime arrival with free time for shopping in Dublin City Day 10 Transfer to Dublin Airport for return flight to China

  3. Day 1 Arrive at Dublin International Airport ,Meet with your personal driver and mandarin speaking guide in the arrival’s hall and transfer to Dublin. Check in at the Clontarf Castle Hotel Dinner and overnight at Clontarf castle Dublin As one of Dublin‘s top castle hotels, the luxurious Clontarf Castle Hotel is part of a privately owned Irish collection of hotels and is a stone’s throw from a city bursting with life, energy and vitality, luxury and Irish history in the making. Located just two miles from Dublin city centre and just five miles from Dublin Airport.

  4. DAY 2 After breakfast transfer from hotel to Dublin City For a panoramictour of Dublin Dublin is steeped in culture and history. There are several different architectural areas of interest and your personal guide will take you on a Panoramic tour through some of these including Georgian and medieval Dublin. See Trinity College, Merrion Square, Dublin Castle, Churches and public squares. There are many great literary names associated with the city including James Joyce and Oscar Wilde Lunch at Guinness store House Walking Tour of Dublin and Shopping inDublin Center Dinner at hotel or Chinese restaurant Overnight at Clontarf Castle hotel

  5. DAY 3 POWERSCOURT Powerscourt estate co Wicklow is one of the most beautiful country estates in Ireland. it was originally an important strategic site for the Anglo-Normans who came to Ireland in the 12th century. The house and gardens at Powerscourt are probably the finest in Ireland, both for their design and their dramatic setting at the foot of Great Sugar Loaf Mountain. Lunch in Glendalough Dinner and overnight at hotel

  6. DAY 3 …After lunch Sightseeing Glendalough Monastic Site Glendalough gets its name from the Irish language. Gleanndálocha literally means the ‘Glen of the two lakes’. Situated right in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National Park, Glendaloughharbours one of Ireland’s most atmospheric monastic sites. Established by St Kevin in the 6th century, the settlement was attacked time and again by the Vikings, but nevertheless flourished for over 600 years.

  7. Day 3 ROCK OF CASHEL A spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century Castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral.  Transfer to Dromoland Castle Dinner at hotel or local Chinese restaurant

  8. DAY 4 After breakfast depart Dromoland Castle for a visit to The Cliffs of Moher & the Burren The Cliffs of Moher’. rise 702 ft above the Atlantic Ocean from Hag's Head to O'Brien's Tower, eight kilometres away; they boast some of Ireland's most spectacular views. The Burren is an amazing phenomenon - a limestone region of approximately 300 sq km which lies in the northwest corner of County Clare. Lunch in Galway Transfer to Bunratty Castle

  9. Day 4 Afternoon: BUNRATTY CASTLE&FOLK PARK The Castle is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland.  Now contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art which capture the mood of those times. Today, the castle stands peacefully in delightful grounds. We invite you to wander through the castle and marvel at the finest collection of medieval furniture in the country which brings to life a vital part of our Medieval past.  dinner at Hotel Optional evening banquet Overnight at Dromoland Castle

  10. DROMOLAND CASTLE With an extraordinary history stretching back to the 5th Century, Dromoland Castle was originally the ancestral home of one of the few families of Gaelic Royalty; direct descendants of the High Kings of Ireland. This luxury 5 Star Castle Hotel overlooks its own golf course and a glistening lake which commands the panoramic beauty of the surrounds. Seamlessly blending Old-World elegance with contemporary luxuries, Dromoland's tradition of delivering impeccable, unobtrusive service is never compromised. Dignitaries such as Chinese Premier Wenjiabao Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan, Former U.S President Bill Clinton and President George W Bush have stayed here in the past DROMOLAND CASTLE COUNTY CLARE

  11. Day 5 Galway City Galway city is a small, friendly and culturally rich town. With a large university it is a centre of learning in the west of Ireland. Sitting on waterways including the River Corrib, Lough Corrib, and the Atlantic ocean, Galway has a commercial port and numerous water sports and activities. The city itself sits by the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) region. The city is bi-lingual and you will hear many people speaking Irish in their daily lives. During the summer season Galway hosts many popular festivals including the Galway Arts Festival and the Galway races.

  12. Day 5 Connemara region Today, there is an opportunity to explore the Connemara region. Connemara is the name given to the most westerly region of County Galway. This area contrasts starkly with the rest of the county in that it is shaped by the mountains, the sea and Lough Corrib. After a relaxing lunch, continue ... Back to Ashford Castle for the evening

  13. Ashford Caste Ashford Castle is one of the finest and best known castle properties in Ireland. Silver service and old world charm combine here with local staff full of warmth and knowledge. The grounds are extensive with walking trails, golf course, falconry and lake views. Another dining option on the estate includes the quaint Cullen’s Cottage. This offers top-notch 5 Star food in a casual setting just cross the draw bridge from the main hotel! There is easy access to the nearest village of Cong, known to many as the backdrop to the ‘Quiet Man’ film. The hotel also is in a great location for day trips in scenic Connemara, north to golf in Mayo or southwards to the town of Galway.

  14. Day 6 County Sligo Depart from Ashford to LoughEske Sightseeing Sligo Dinner at Hotle or Chinese restaurant Sligo is a visually stunning destination, with the dramatic backdrop of Benbulben, glimmering beaches, rolling green hills and magical woodlands. The landscape is peppered with archeological monuments, stretching back 5,000 years with some listed among the most important sites in Europe. W.B. Yeats and his brother the artist Jack B. Yeats are strongly associated with the county and much of their work was inspired here. W.B. Yeats is buried in Druncliffe, under the shadow of Benbulben. Sligo is also a land famed for its magnificent mythological tales.

  15. Day 7 County Donegal After breakfest transfer for Sightseeing in County Donegal . Evening barbeque at LoughEske Castle with entertainment Cosseted in Ireland’s far northwest corner, Donegal is a county of contrasts and a holidaymaker’s paradise, with deserted sandy beaches, rugged mountains, challenging golf courses, big surf and a vibrant Gaelic speaking region. Sliabh League cliffs, situated on the south west coast of Donegal, are the one of the highest and finest marine cliffs in Europe. Donegal promises wild landscapes blanketed in bog and heather and a roughly hewn coastline. And when all of the cobwebs have been blown away, thriving little towns with cosy pubs, excellent seafood and a friendly welcome await. This county will certainly force you to kick back, slow down and admire the view.

  16. Day 7 LOUGH ESKE Lough Eske Castle, located just outside Donegal Town, has a rich history dating back to the 1400's being associated with the O'Donnells, the founding fathers of Donegal, a county in the Northwest region of Ireland. This is an historic building in a storybook location delivering superior hospitality and comfort. It is the ideal place for the when looking for something different and well often the usual well-worn routes! It is the only Irish hotel to claim a World Luxury Hotel Award and has won the Luxury Country Hotel title two years in a row. 

  17. Day 8 • Depart from Lough ESKE to Northern Ireland for • Gaint causeway • Bushmills • Black Taxi Tour • The Giant’s Causeway is Northern Ireland’s most famous landmark and a World Heritage Site. It takes its name from the legends of Finn Mac Cool and is renowned for it scenic beauty. • We propose you ‘toast the Giants’ with a drop of the locally distilled Bushmills Whiskey. Return to Belfast, enjoy walking and Black Taxi tour to discover the old and recent history of Belfast and the ‘troubles’.

  18. Day 8 THE BUSHMILLS DISTILLERY The County Antrim village of Bushmills has a long and illustrious history of whiskey production. Whiskey making at Bushmills draws on centuries-old distilling history, including the first license to distil whiskey, granted for the county of Antrim in 1608.

  19. Day 8 Titanic Quarter Take a journey through the history of shipbuilding in Belfast, and in particular, the story of the firm which built Titanic, Harland and Wolff. Learn about Titanic itself, from the visionaries who conceived her, to the men who designed and built her, to her ill-fated maiden voyage. . The Titanic's Dock tour takes in Thompson Dock and Pump House where the celebrated ship had its final fit-out.  A must see, The Pump House is one of the few most significant remaining heritage buildings from the Titanic technology era. SS Nomadic is a unique piece of history - she is the last 'White Star Line' vessel afloat in the world and is directly linked to RMS Titanic. 

  20. Day 8 “Black Taxi” tour of the city. This world famous tour will take you on an unforgettable cultural, political and educational experience. Travel along the well documented Shankill Road with one of our impartial local Guides who will explain the intriguingly vibrant wall murals and why a peace line has divided two communities for many years. Visit Harland and Wolf Shipyard where the doomed Titanic was built, City Hall, Queen's University, Albert Memorial Clock, Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast Castle and Stormont. Transfer to Culloden Castle Hotle

  21. Day 9 Culloden Castle The Culloden Estate and Spa is only 6 miles east of Belfast City centre Nestled high in the Holywood hills and overlooking Belfast Lough, this luxurious hotel, was originally built as an official palace for the Bishops of Down. The Culloden was built in 1876 and took two and a half years to complete, with most of the stone caming from Scotland by boat, arriving in the County Down fishing village of Portaferry and being brought to the site by horse and cart. Incorporating an ESPA Spa this stunning hotel, set in 12 acres of secluded gardens, is the jewel in the crown of County Down

  22. Day 9 Boyne Valley Megalithic Tombs The Megalithic Passage Tombs atNewgrange, Knowth and Dowthwere constructed over 5,000 years ago (about 3,200 B.C.), making them older than Stonehenge in England and the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. Newgrange was built during the Neolithic or New Stone. It been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Newgrange was built as a place of astrological, spiritual, religious and ceremonial importance. Newgrange is best known for the illumination of its passage and chamber by the winter solstice sun on the shortest days of the year, around December 21, the winter solstice. Along with Knowth and Dowth, Newgrange forms part of the BrunaBoinne visitor experience and access is on a limited availability basis.

  23. Day 9 Lunch at Dublin Free shopping time in the city Dinner at Chinese restaurant in Dublin or Hotel Overnight at Clontarf Castle Hotel

  24. Day 10 Transfer to Dublin Airport for return flight to China

  25. Custom Ireland Interntaional Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. Tel: +353 1675 2248 fiona@customireland.comwww.customireland.com

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