IRISH LINKS & LUXURY Call Warren Tours at 1-888-833-7089 Day 1: Depart JFK or BOS for Ireland.
Day 2: Failte! Welcome to Ireland Arrive Shannon Airport and pick up your car or meet your driver guide. Drive south to Killarney and check into Aghadoe Heights Hotel for a 4-night stay. Situated in the incredibly scenic Aghadoe region outside Killarney Town, this 5-star hotel offers amazing views of the Lakes of Killarney, while providing guests with a variety of services and amenities. Today perhaps take a horse drawn carriage ride through the Gap of Dunloe, one of Ireland's most famous natural wonders, which offers spectacular views of the hills and Lakes of Killarney. Perhaps stop of for an Irish coffee at the renowned Kate Kearney's cottage at the foot of the Gap afterwards. This evening perhaps venture into Killarney town and sample some local cuisine in one of Killarney's many fine restaurants. After dinner perhaps visit one of Killarney's lively music pubs for a drink and some live Irish entertainment. Overnight: Aghadoe
Heights Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Day 3: Killarney This morning drive to Mahoney's point, Killarney and enjoy your first game of golf on the Mahoney's Point Course at Killarney Golf Club. Situated adjacent to Lough Lein in the midst of beautiful countryside, this course is a good test for golfers of all levels with well positioned bunkers and water hazards. This afternoon perhaps visit Muckross House & Gardens. Built in 1843 the house provides a glimpse of the lifestyle of the gentry of Killarney in the 19th century. The cellar area once used by the servants is now a workshop where craftsmen give demonstrations in weaving, pottery making and spinning to name a few. The gardens are world-renowned for their collections of azalea and rhododendron, there is also a water garden and a rock garden hewn out of natural limestone. Tonight enjoy dinner in your hotel. Overnight: Aghadoe
Heights Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry Day 4: Ballybunion After breakfast this morning head north to the town of Ballybunion, where you will play at Ballybunion's Cashen Course. Designed by Robert Trent Jones this course is one of the finest links courses you can play on. Non-golfers may perhaps visit the Dingle Peninsula. Explore the ruggedly majestic Dingle Peninsula and see some of the most breath-taking views in Ireland at Slea Head and Connor Pass. Perhaps learn some Irish to take home with you in this area that has remained a gaeltacht (Irish-speaking region). Return to Killarney and have dinner in your hotel this evening. Overnight: Aghadoe
Heights Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Day 5: The Kingdom of Kerry Today play golf at Waterville Golf Club. Situated halfway round the Ring of Kerry, this beautiful course attracts golfers from around the world. After your golf perhaps visit the Ring of Kerry. This naturally stunning region offers one of Ireland's most popular sceninc drives, with an impressive combination of mountain, bogland, and coastal scenery. With very few commercial tourist stops the Ring of Kerry's natural wonders and views are an attraction unto themselves, including Ireland's four largest mountains, Carrantuohill, Beenkeragh, Caher, and Carrautonhill. Stop to see Staigue Fort, a large stone circular structure, reputed to date back to 1000 B.C. Make a stop at the Skellig Heritage Centre and see how life existed on the Skellig Mountains since the 6th-century. Tonight head back to Killarney and perhaps enjoy dinner at your hotel or in one of Killarney's fine restaurants. Overnight: Aghadoe
Heights Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Day 6: Clare Coast Depart Killarney and head north to County Clare. Head to the Clare Coast and visit the Cliffs of Moher, the West of Ireland's most visited natural wonder. These dramatic cliffs stand 700 feet over the Atlantic, offering views of the Aran Islands (on a clear day!). Later head north and tour County Clare's lunar-like Burren region, a huge expanse of land with an incredible array of landscapes, from potholes and rocks to valleys and streams. After your day of touring County Clare head to Lahinch and check into Moy House for a two night stay. Set in 15 acres of grounds and adorned by mature woodland, this 18th century country house has been restored to keep up with present day superior standards yet preserving its unique style and period ambience. Enjoy dinner in the hotel tonight. Overnight: Moy House,
Lahinch, Co. Clare
Day 7: Killarney Town and Adare This morning head to nearby Lahinch Golf Club for a round of golf on Lahinch's Old Course. Rugged and uncompromising terrain offers a stern test of golf with the notorious Klondyke par fifth hole having a blind shot to the green. Non-golfers may head to Bunratty and visit Bunratty Castle, a medieval fortress that was built in 1425, and is now open for tours and medieval banquets. Next to the castle is Bunratty Folk Park, an exhibit giving a great insight in to 19th century village life. On your journey back to Lahinch perhaps stop at the market town of Ennis. Perhaps visit Ennis friary. Founded in 1250 for the Franciscans, this friary soon became one of Western Europe's major seats of learning in medieval times. Perhaps enjoy dinner in your hotel this evening or perhaps head to one of the nearby seaside towns and sample some local cuisine. Say goodbye to your new friend and driver this evening. Overnight: Moy House,
Lahinch, Co. Clare Day 8: Slan Abhaile! Drive to Shannon airport and drop off your car or transfer by private driver to Shannon Airport, and depart Ireland for the U.S. Warren
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