11-Day Full Circle Castle Stays & Historic Adventure

Pick up your automatic van at Dublin Airport and check into your historic 12th-century castle hotel. Dive into history at the fascinating Irish Emigration Museum. Tonight, enjoy a spellbinding traditional dinner and show featuring world-renowned Irish musicians and champion step dancers right in the city center.

Drive south to Cork and settle into an elegant, centrally located hotel. Spend your day exploring the city’s rich heritage. Visit the magnificent castle-like 19th-century Cork City Gaol for a glimpse into prison history, and stroll through the bustling English Market to sample exceptional local artisanal foods.

Journey to Kerry and check into a welcoming, family-run B&B by the river. Spend a peaceful afternoon exploring the majestic Killarney National Park. Walk the scenic trails, admire the stunning Victorian estates, and wander through the lively, colorful streets of Killarney town for dinner and traditional music.

Continue exploring Killarney’s natural wonders. Take a scenic walk through ancient, mossy woodlands to witness the cascading beauty of Torc Waterfall. Later, drive or hike through the awe-inspiring Gap of Dunloe, a spectacular, narrow mountain pass offering some of the most dramatic scenery in the entire county.

Drive north to Galway, stopping to marvel at the awe-inspiring Cliffs of Moher towering over the Atlantic. In Galway City, visit the historic 16th-century Spanish Arch. Tonight, you’ll arrive in Connemara and check into a refined 19th-century castle hotel surrounded by spectacular wooded grounds and mountain views.

Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of Connemara. Hike the rugged trails of the national park, challenging yourself to the summit of Diamond Hill for sweeping panoramic views of the coastline. Spend the afternoon exploring the vibrant, bohemian streets of Galway City before returning to your luxurious castle retreat.

Travel north to Donegal, stopping at the picturesque Rosses Point. Visit the Doagh Famine Village for a powerful, immersive look into Ireland’s history and survival through the centuries. Settle into your spectacular 19th-century castle hotel in Donegal, renowned for its luxurious amenities and warm hospitality.

Cross into Northern Ireland and check into a classic, centrally located Belfast hotel. Embark on a breathtaking coastal drive to cross the thrilling Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, suspended high above the ocean. Then, explore the spectacular hexagonal basalt columns of the legendary Giant’s Causeway.

Delve into Belfast’s incredible maritime past with guaranteed access to the world’s largest Titanic exhibition, exploring interactive galleries. Later, take a deeply moving, locally guided Black Cab tour to understand the city’s complex political history, viewing the famous peace walls and political murals.

Drive south to the Boyne Valley and check into a stately golf resort. Explore Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman fortification in Ireland, boasting a massive 20-sided keep. Then, step back thousands of years with a guided tour of Brú na Bóinne, exploring the ancient, mystical passage tomb of Newgrange.

Enjoy your final delicious Irish breakfast before hitting the road. Drive back to Dublin Airport, effortlessly return your spacious rental van, and catch your flight home filled with incredible memories, spectacular photos, and unforgettable stories of your full-circle Irish castle adventure.