Castles and Cloisters
Timeless Ireland
TRIP ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Dublin – Castles and Cathedrals
Accommodation: The Merrion Hotel or The Shelbourne Hotel.
Activities:
- Explore Dublin Castle, a historic stronghold dating back to the 13th century.
- Visit Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, two of Dublin’s most famous medieval sites.
- Enjoy dinner at a historic Dublin restaurant like The Church Café or FX Buckley
Day 2: Dublin to Kilkenny – Medieval Marvels
Accommodation: Mount Juliet Estate
Activities:
- Travel south to Kilkenny, known as Ireland’s medieval capital.
- Tour Kilkenny Castle, a stunning Norman fortress surrounded by lush gardens.
- Enjoy the afternoon in Mount Juliet Estate, one of the finest hotels in Ireland
Day 3: Kilkenny to Cork via Rock of Cashel
Accommodation: Hayfield Manor in Cork.
Activities:
- Stop at the Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland’s most iconic monastic sites featuring ancient chapels and Celtic crosses atop a limestone hill.
- Dine at Hayfield Manor’s Orchids Restaurant for a delicious evening meal.
Day 4: Cork to Killarney – Castles and Abbeys
Accommodation: Killarney Park Hotel.
Activities:
- Visit Blarney Castle en route to Killarney and kiss the famous Blarney Stone for the gift of speech.
- Explore Muckross Abbey, a hauntingly beautiful Franciscan friary set in Killarney National Park.
- Explore the Ring of Kerry
Day 5: Killarney to Clare – Bunratty Castle and Monastic Ruins
Accommodation: Dromoland Castle or Adare Manor in County Clare/Limerick.
- Activities:
- Slea Head Drive, and explore one of Ireland’s most stunning coastal drives
- Check in to the stunning Adare Manor or Dromoland Castle.
Day 6: The Beauty of the Burren
Accommodation: Dromoland Castle or Adare Manor in County Clare/Limerick.
Activities:
- Explore the rugged beauty of the Burren and visit a sheep dog demonstration
- Spend some time at the Cliffs of Moher enjoying phenomenal views.
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