Let Adventures by Disney help immerse yourself in the Irish culture and history on this Ireland tour. Visit the quaint towns, castles, villages and lakes of Dublin. Explore the local folklore and Irish culture. Even get to stay in a historic castle!
8 Days • fr. $6,999
After you pick up your luggage and clear through Customs, an Adventures by Disney representative will meet you in the main terminal and take you to your transportation vehicle. Then relax as a driver whisks you away to The Westin Dublin. Unwind from your travels and explore the area around this attractive hotel that will be your home for the next 2 days. Visit the Adventures by Disney hospitality desk to learn about nearby places to visit.
Meet the other families who will share this adventure with you. Dine in a private room at the hotel to the melodic tunes of a Celtic harpist. And find out from your Adventure Guides more details about your journey across Ireland.
Dinner
The Westin Dublin
Begin your day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel. Then enjoy a private visit to the world’s first fully digital museum dedicated to the story of Ireland’s people and how they have influenced and changed the world. Following your visit, you’ll be treated to scones and tea at a local bakery.
Explore Dublin on foot with a local expert. See the Hall of Fame at the Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum, Meeting House Square, the Millennium Bridge, stop for a photo op at Christ Church and much more! Take a break with your fellow adventurers and dine at a classic Irish pub located in the heart of Dublin.
Tour the 7-story Guinness Storehouse® —constructed in 1902 as a fermentation plant—that now houses exhibition areas and the world-famous rooftop Gravity Bar.
Spend the afternoon with the family exploring historic Dublin. Shop, visit the amazing museums and walk along the cobblestone streets of the Temple Bar neighborhood. Savor a dinner on your own at one of Dublin's world-class restaurants. Your Adventure Guides will be happy to help you find the ideal place that fits your family's needs!
Enjoy an Irish Music Pub Crawl. Get a true feel for the local life as you visit several traditional Irish pubs while soaking in the atmosphere, which includes some beautiful live Irish music. Please note: This activity is available on adult only trips.
Breakfast, Lunch
The Westin Dublin
Enjoy a tasty breakfast to get ready for your journey to Cashel.
Participate in Ireland's national game of hurling in this hands-on experience where Adventurers get insight into the skills of the ancient Celtic game that is over 3,000 years old. After you've worked up an appetite, you'll enjoy lunch before heading out to Cashel.
Continue traveling across the emerald Irish countryside to this popular town of Cashel in Tipperary County. Housing libraries and other interesting attractions and displays, Cashel provides a sense of history and royal lore. Walk up the hill to the Rock of Cashel, the seat of the Kings of Munster. Explore the plateau populated with medieval buildings crowning the hilltop of Tipperary's Golden Vale. Learn details about the imposing fortifications, spectacularly preserved guard tower and majestic Chapel of King Cormac. Junior Adventurers can search for lucky shamrocks on the sacred grounds where Saint Patrick once stood. Please note: Access to some areas requires the use of uneven walkways and narrow passages.
Welcome to Killarney. Make yourself at home in Killarney, which sits on the northeastern shore of Lough Leane. Settle into your family-friendly hotel in the heart of Killarney, County Kerry. Enjoy a delicious meal at the hotel while swapping stories with your fellow Adventurers.
Accommodations for Guests on the July 6 & 20, 2019 departures will be at the Great Southern Killarney
Breakfast, Dinner
Killarney Park Hotel OR Great Southern Killarney
Enjoy an early breakfast to fuel up for the day ahead. Then enjoy the scenic splendor as you visit this 15th-century castle at the edge of Killarney’s lower lake for a picturesque photo stop with your family.
Explore the beautiful vistas that surround you as you ride across Lough Leane, or “lake of knowledge”, the largest of the three lakes of Killarney. An experience boatman will guide you as you ride past the monastery on Innisfallen Island, or the historic Ross Castle which is located on Ross Island.
Explore the quaint town of Kenmare and enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many restaurants or pubs in town. Savor the rich flavors that are created by the true chocolate artisans at the renowned Lorge Chocolatier. You’ll learn about the history and origins of chocolate before a delightfully decadent chocolate tasting experience, followed by a workshop where Guests will get to make their own chocolate!
Share an evening with your family browsing through shops and enjoying delicious Irish food, music and fun in this picturesque town.
Accommodations for Guests on the July 6 & 20, 2019 departures will be at the Great Southern Killarney.
Breakfast
Killarney Park Hotel OR Great Southern Killarney
Begin your day with a filling breakfast before you head out to County Clare.
Let you imagination take flight on a visit to Foynes Museum, the only aviation museum in Ireland and the only dedicated flying boat museum in the world! Discover a nostalgic era from 1937 to 1945 when Foynes was the center of the aviation world. You’ll also enjoy an Irish Coffee demonstration and tasting where you’ll learn about how this now famous beverage was first created at the Foynes Terminal building. Following your museum exploration, sit down for a lovely Irish lunch.
Marvel at the rolling green hills of Clare as you travel by motor coach to magnificent Dromoland Castle. Built in the 15th century, this will be your royal home for the next 3 nights. Receive a welcome like no other—truly fit for a king or queen!
In the evening, dine at Dromoland Castle's Fig Tree Restaurant at the Golf and Country Club. Dress up for the occasion and be part of the elegant atmosphere! Meanwhile, Junior Adventurers are treated to a night of food, fun and a classic Disney movie. Please note: The Fig Tree Restaurant does not permit Guests to wear shorts, sandals or T-shirts.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dromoland Castle
Start your day with a tasty breakfast. Join your fellow Adventurers for a private, late-morning tour of the castle grounds. See the timeless majesty of its great stone towers wreathed in creeping ivy and the mystic beauty of its rolling green hills pristine lake, enchanted woods and gardens. The ancestral home of the O'Briens of Dromoland who were the Kings of Thomond, Dromoland Castle is considered by many to be the most beautiful castle in Ireland. It has a storied history and has accommodated famous celebrities, including presidents and movie stars.
Experience the thrill of interacting with hawks, owls and majestic falcons when an expert demonstrates the art of falconry.
Enjoy lunch on your own and an afternoon at Dromoland Castle. Choose from a variety of restaurants at Dromoland Castle for lunch. Your Adventure Guides can assist you in picking the ideal location for your family. Then, spend the rest of the afternoon on the Castle grounds with a choice of many enjoyable activities—such as tennis, golf, boating, biking, croquet and more. If you would like to spend the afternoon relaxing, choose one of the available spa services. Please note: Some of these activities and services are available for an additional cost.
Spend the evening with your family at an authentic Irish farm. Learn the secrets of scone-making and sheepherding and try your hand at bottle-feeding a baby lamb or piglet. Afterwards, enjoy an Irish Cheese Tasting, a savory home-style dinner and lively, traditional Irish entertainment.
Breakfast, Dinner
Dromoland Castle
Begin your day with a tasty breakfast at the hotel.
Marvel at one of Ireland's most magnificent views from atop the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, which stand 700 feet (213 meters) meters above the sea. Your visit to this famous site includes entry into O'Brien's Tower, located at the highest point of the Cliffs. Please note: Available only when open to the public.
Tuck into some traditional Irish dishes as you and your fellow Adventurers enjoy a delicious meal at one of Doolin's favorite pubs – that's been run by the same family since 1867.
Discover the beauty of Burren's "yellow cliffs" on this tour of the dramatic cave of Aillwee, one of the oldest caves in Ireland. You'll stroll over bridged chasms, walk alongside a thunderous waterfall and marvel at the unusual formations found in this natural mountainside underworld.
Celebrate with your fellow Adventurers in true Irish style at a private feast in your honor. Enjoy a delightful backdrop of music performed by local musicians at this festive farewell dinner that caps off a week of extraordinary experiences.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dromoland Castle
Enjoy one last breakfast in your castle home and bid farewell to your fellow Adventurers!
Relax as you are assisted with your luggage and transportation to the Shannon airport.
Breakfast
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.