Live Like A Lord

Live Like A Lord

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Live Like A Lord

8 Days Starting in Dublin, Ireland and ending in County Kerry, Ireland

Visiting: Dublin, Galway, Connemara, County Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, County Kildare

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Tour code:

IndTur227

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Group size:

1 - 2

Physical rating:

INTERMEDIATE

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $1259

NB: Prices correct on 03-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Live Like A Lord" tour and experience the grandeur of Ireland's most iconic destinations. Begin your journey in Dublin, exploring its vibrant museums, galleries, and the famous Guinness Storehouse. Travel through the lush midlands to the artistic city of Galway and the rugged beauty of Connemara National Park. Marvel at the Cliffs of Moher and drive around the scenic Dingle Peninsula, visiting the Blasket Islands Heritage Centre. Discover the medieval charm of Limerick and the historic treasures of the Rock of Cashel. Enjoy luxurious stays in castle-hotels with daily full Irish breakfasts, and traverse the stunning landscapes with a rental car, fully covered for your convenience. This tour promises an unforgettable blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.

Highlights

  • Tour Ireland's exuberant capital city, Dublin

  • See the arty city of Galway and visit beautiful Connemara National Park

  • Explore Dublin's fine museums and galleries, including the Guinness Storehouse

  • Travel through the wild and rugged Connemara region

  • Visit the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular 5-mile long cliff

  • Drive around the Dingle Peninsula and visit the Blasket Islands Heritage Centre

  • Explore the medieval city of Limerick and visit the Hunt Museum

Itinerary

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Day 1: Dublin Arrival

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Location: Dublin

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Welcome to Dublin International Airport, where you will pick up your rental car. Dublin is a vibrant and historic capital city with many historic buildings, Georgian streets, and colourful gardens.




Overnight in Dublin

Day 2: Dublin (B/-/-)

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Location: Dublin

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today why not spend the day exploring some of Dublins fine Museums and Galleries. Trace the citys history from early Viking origins, through to the medieval magnificence of St. Patricks Cathedral. Visit Dublinia at Christchurch, which brings the turbulent history of medieval Dublin vividly to life. You should also stop by the 16th century Trinity College, founded by Elizabeth 1, and now home to the famous illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells. Dont forget about the Guinness Storehouse for a tasting of this world famous ‘black stuff.”




Overnight in Dublin

Day 3: Dublin - Galway (B/-/-)

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Location: Galway

Accommodation Name: Abbeyglen Castle

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leave Dublin this morning and travel across the rich midland pastures. We recommend a visit to Belvedere House, Gardens and Park. The magnificent early 18th century stately home of Robert Rochfort, Earl of Belvedere, stands in 160 acres of parkland on the shores of Lough Ennell. Belvedere is one of the finest of Ireland's historic houses, and together with gardens and park has been exquisitely restored. Before you cross the River Shannon, Irelands longest river, you can visit Clonmacnoise a 6th century Christian site. Arrive at Galway, which has long traded with Spain and the Spanish influences in the city are many. Of note is the Spanish Arch, a gateway to the old city walls and the Spanish Parade, where wealthy merchants and their families enjoyed a stroll along the promenade. Continue to Clifden where you shall be staying in the wonderful Abbeyglen Castle which has a panoramic view of Clifden and the bay with a backdrop of the Twelve Bens.




Overnight in County Galway

Day 4: Connemara (B/-/-)

Location: Connemara

Accommodation Name: Abbeyglen Castle

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today travel through the wild and rugged Connemara region, famous for the savage beauty of its lake and mountain scenery. Visit Connemara National Park, where Connemara ponies and Irish red deer roam freely through 5,000 acres of scenic mountains, bogs, and grassland. You can also visit the magnificent Kylemore Abbey a beautiful mansion in a lakeside setting against a mountainous backdrop. Irish Benedictine nuns, with a tradition of over 300 years run this unique Abbey set in the midst of the Connemara, overlooking Pollacappul Lake. On your return, you can take a scenic drive through Leenane where you have an option to board the Sea Cruise through Killary Fjord which will reveal some of the hidden coastal and mountain scenery of the Connemara.




Overnight in County Galway

Day 5: Galway - County Kerry (B/-/-)

Location: County Kerry

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leave Galway this morning, and travel south through Galway and into County Clare, known as the “land of castles”. Why not visit Rathbaun Farm and see the animals being tended or enjoy a traditional tea and scones break. Travel on through the strange lunar landscape of the Burren region or visit the Cliffs of Moher a spectacular 5-mile long cliff, which rises almost 200m above sea level. Stop in the heritage town of Kilrush, before boarding a ferry to Tarbert (ferry not included) in north County Kerry. Arriving in Tarbert continue through Listowel and on to Tralee and Killarney.




Overnight in Kerry

Day 6: Dingle Peninsula (B/-/-)

Location: Dingle Peninsula

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning breath-taking landscapes will unfold in front of your eyes as you drive around the Dingle Peninsula before arriving in Dunquin, on the westernmost tip of the peninsula, where you can visit the Blasket Islands Heritage Centre. This living history museum explores island living, from the land, the sea, and the language, to the weather and the seasons, as well as the distinctive character of the Blasket Islanders. Weather permitting you can embark on a 2 to 3 hour boat trip around the nine main Blasket Islands. The islands are remote, unspoilt, unpolluted, and spectacularly beautiful and home to an incredible number of breeding seabirds, with the surrounding seas home to dolphins, porpoises, Atlantic seals and even the occasional whale or orca.




Overnight in Kerry

Day 7: County Kerry - Limerick - Dublin (B/-/-)

Location: County Kildare

Accommodation Name: Barberstown Castle

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning spend an hour or two in the medieval city of Limerick, either exploring its history and architecture or purchasing some of the splendid crafts on offer. Perhaps visit the Hunt Museum, exhibiting of one of Irelands greatest private collections of art and antiquities. Leave Limerick and travel eastwards towards Straffan in Co. Kildare. En-route, a small detour will bring you to the imposing Rock of Cashel which rises dramatically from the flat countryside. The rock is crowned by a group of buildings, both ecclesiastical and royal, including a round tower, a 13th century Romanesque chapel and the beautifully restored Hall of the Vicar Choral. Continue through rich pastures of Irelands midlands before arriving in Kildare for your overnight in Barberstown Castle, a 13th century castle, located in the heart of the horse breeding county of Kildare.




Overnight in Kildare

Day 8: Dublin - (B/-/-)

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Location: Dublin

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today make your way back to Dublin International Airport in time to drop off the car before checking in for your onward flight.

What's Included

  • 7 nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar

  • Daily full Irish breakfast

  • Pick up and drop at Dublin International Airport

  • Rental car type: Manual transmission (Ford Fiesta or similar) including:

  • Unlimited mileage

  • Theft Protection. Unwaivable charges may apply

  • Collision Damage Waiver Reduction (CDW). Unwaivable charges may apply

  • All local applicable taxes

What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities

    Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included.

  • Luggage fees may apply and vary by carrier

    Luggage fees are not included and may vary by carrier.

  • Car rental guarantee deposit & fuel

    Car rental guarantee deposit and fuel costs are not included.

  • Daily mandatory car insurance

    Daily mandatory car insurance is not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • Optional activities

    Optional activities are not included.

  • Visa fee if applicable

    Visa fees, if applicable, are not included.

  • Items not mentioned as being included

    Any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.

  • Ferry to Tarbert

    Ferry to Tarbert in north County Kerry is not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel through Ireland with a rental car, including car location service charge, third-party liability, collision damage waiver, theft protection, and one driver. Additional driver charge and local applicable taxes are also covered.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights of luxurious accommodation in sumptuous castle-hotels, including stays in Dublin, Galway, and County Kerry, with daily full Irish breakfast included.

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Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 7 nights of luxurious accommodation in sumptuous castle-hotels, with stays in Dublin, Galway, and County Kerry. Daily full Irish breakfast is also included.

  • What is included with the rental car?

    The rental car includes a car location service charge, third-party liability, collision damage waiver, theft protection, and one driver. Additional driver charges and all local applicable taxes are also covered.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional activities such as a scenic drive through Leenane with an option to board the Sea Cruise through Killary Fjord, and a 2 to 3 hour boat trip around the nine main Blasket Islands, weather permitting.

  • What are some of the key highlights of the tour?

    Key highlights include touring Dublin's museums and galleries, visiting the Cliffs of Moher, driving around the Dingle Peninsula, exploring the medieval city of Limerick, and visiting the Hunt Museum.

  • What is not included in the tour package?

    Items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities, luggage fees, car rental guarantee deposit and fuel, daily mandatory car insurance, travel insurance, optional activities, visa fees if applicable, and the ferry to Tarbert are not included.

  • What can I expect to see in Connemara?

    In Connemara, you can expect to see the wild and rugged landscape, Connemara National Park with its free-roaming ponies and red deer, and the magnificent Kylemore Abbey. You also have the option to take a scenic drive through Leenane and board a Sea Cruise through Killary Fjord.

  • What historical sites can I visit in Dublin?

    In Dublin, you can visit historic buildings, Georgian streets, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublinia at Christchurch, Trinity College, and the Guinness Storehouse.

  • What is the significance of the Blasket Islands Heritage Centre?

    The Blasket Islands Heritage Centre is a living history museum that explores island living, from the land, the sea, and the language, to the weather and the seasons, as well as the distinctive character of the Blasket Islanders.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of indus travels charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.