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From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle. A vibrant blend of captivating culture and stunning scenery, these are the shades of Ireland you’ve always imagined.
From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle. Choose how you explore the city of Dublin. Kiss the Blarney Stone at historic Blarney Castle. See Killarney from an Irish jaunting car and pick from a selection of the best restaurants in town with our Diner’s Choice program. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Stand in awe at the top of the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Feel like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. A vibrant blend of captivating culture and stunning scenery, these are the shades of Ireland you’ve always imagined.
Why choose Collette Tours?
When Collette says guaranteed, we mean a guaranteed departure.
Family owned Since 1918
24/7 Emergency Services
Be immersed with fewer one-night stays and more 2 – 3 – 4 night stays.
5-Star Touring with 4-Star Plus Accommodation
Includes both the must-sees and unique local experiences - not one or the other.
Culinary Immersion dining at local restaurants unique to each region
Location, Quality & Uniqueness of Accommodation staying in a grand castle, picturesque villa, glass igloo, private yacht, safari lodge, French chateau and more.
Inclusions
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
Your Tour Includes:
5 Handpicked Accommodations
13 Meals
4 Choice on Tour Options
Must-See Inclusions:
Dublin: Jump into Ireland's vibrant capital city.
Cliffs of Moher: Stand in awe of the stunning 700-foot-high cliffs.
Blarney Castle: Kiss the famed Blarney Stone.
Cultural Experiences:
Overnight stay on the grounds of a stately castle.
Experience the Ring of Kerry, one of the world’s great coastal roads.
Watch Irish sheepdogs in action during a traditional demonstration.
Culinary Inclusions:
Enjoy a hearty dinner and night of traditional Irish entertainment.
Taste the "water of life" during an Irish whiskey tasting.
Settle in for an elegant dinner at a castle.
Itinerary Highlights:
Dublin
Irish Evening
Choice on Tour: Dublin City Bus or Walking Tour
Kilkenny
Waterford
Choice on Tour: Waterford Crystal Factory or Waterford Medieval Museum and Wine Vault
Blarney Castle
Killarney
Jaunting Car Ride
Ring of Kerry
Limerick
Cliffs of Moher
Sheepdog Demonstration
Galway
Castle Stay
Itinerary
Day 1 | Dublin, Ireland
Get a taste of old Dublin. Tonight, you and your fellow travellers revel in a traditional Irish evening, including regional cuisine.
Meals: Dinner
Stay: Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Day 2 | Dublin
Today, it’s your choice! Choose to ride with a local guide to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, the National Gallery, and the historic Phoenix Park -OR- choose a walking tour of the city’s historic centre, exploring St. Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street, and the General Post Office. Either way, what follows is an afternoon to discover Dublin’s charms on your own. Later, you may join an optional tour to the Guinness Storehouse, followed by dinner at a contemporary restaurant showcasing Irish cuisine.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Day 3 | Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford
Step back in time and begin the day in the medieval splendour of 12th century Kilkenny on the River Nore. Then, in Waterford, embark on a leisurely paced walking tour of Ireland’s oldest city. It’s your choice! Tour the Waterford Crystal factory and learn how exquisite crystal has been made for centuries -OR- visit the Medieval Museum for a guided tour and a glass of wine in the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Granville Hotel
Day 4 | Waterford - Blarney Stone - Killarney
The legend goes that those who kiss the Blarney Stone gain the gift of eloquence – give it a try if you wish at historic Blarney Castle. Cross into County Kerry and continue on to charming Killarney. Enjoy a traditional jaunting car ride* through Killarney National Park before boarding a boat* and sailing through the breathtaking lakes in the company of an expert boatman. Tonight, it’s Diner’s Choice... choose your included dinner from a "menu" of Killarney’s great restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Killarney Towers
Day 5 | Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Killarney
Take in the rugged coastline as you loop your way around the picturesque Ring of Kerry, past pristine beaches, quaint villages and majestic landscapes. At the Gap of Dunloe, shop for local artisan-made crafts. The night is free for reminiscing about the day as you find your own authentic taste of Irish culture.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Killarney Towers
Day 6 | Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick
Today brings you to the dramatic, 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher for cinematic views of the mighty Atlantic. Continue to Limerick, where a panoramic city tour showcases King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. Delve into the fascinating history of the "city of the violated treaty." This evening you may join an optional medieval banquet dinner, hosted in a castle.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: The George Hotel Limerick
Day 7 | Limerick - Galway - Limerick
Pass through the windswept, limestone landscape of the Burren, known for its stark beauty and Neolithic tombs. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Continue on to Galway for a brief tour that showcases “The City of Tribes.” Return to Limerick to relax over dinner.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: The George Hotel Limerick
Day 8 | Limerick - Kilbeggan - Kingscourt
You don’t have to be a connoisseur to appreciate the old-world heritage of Ireland’s whiskey territory. Your journey brings you to Kilbeggan in the heart of Ireland, where a superb distillery brings whiskey craftsmanship to life and gives you a taste of the final product. Top your day off with an overnight stay on the stately grounds of Cabra Castle, where you toast the end of a memorable trip during an elegant dinner.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Cabra Castle
Day 9 | Kingscourt - Tour Ends
Your journey ends in Kingscourt.
Meals: Breakfast
Dates/Prices
Tour Departs
Twin Share
Solo
SAVE
4 July 2025
$4,649pp
$5,599pp
$350pp!
28 July 2025
$4,649pp
$5,599pp
$350pp!
15 August 2025
$4,649pp
$5,599pp
$350pp!
1 September 2025
$5,149pp
$6,149pp
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31 October 2025
$4,399pp
5,399pp
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More departures available in 2025 and 2026. Enquire within your nearest Phil Hoffmann Travel store, click here for more information.
*Advertised price is based on per person twin share on 31 October 2025 departure and is subject to change and availability at time of booking. Correct as of 7 March 2025.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
