Luxury in Ireland: 5-Star Resort Getaway
An elegant stay on one of Ireland's finest estates
Stay at a 5-star luxury resort just a stone's throw from Dublin! Wrap yourself in the refined elegance of your County Wicklow resort and explore the surrounding natural beauty of Ireland's Ancient East.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Dublin (DUB)
- Manual, economy size rental car for duration - upgrade to automatic available
- 4 nights in County Wicklow at the Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa, or similar
- Breakfast Daily
Great Ways to Explore
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Revel in the Palladian elegance of Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa or the Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort in County Wicklow.
- From your hotel, Dublin is just a stone's throw away, meaning you will have plenty of opportunities to explore the capital!
See Trinity College, pay your respects at Christ Church Cathedral, and sip a pint of Guinness at the Gravity Bar.
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Explore spectacular scenery, rich history, archaeology and abundant wildlife in the mystical land of Glendalough.
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With your rental car, enjoy the freedom of seeing Ireland at your own pace. See Newgrange, Kilkenny Castle, and Waterford!
Spend 4 nights in the "Garden of Ireland," a stunning rural region just outside lively Dublin!
Get a taste of city life in Dublin, where the Guinness flows endlessly and the culture and history never cease to amaze! Stroll among the students at Trinity College, view ancient artifacts at the National Museum of Ireland, or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere of Temple Bar.
Take day trips with your rental car and explore Ireland's Ancient East. See the monastic ruins of Glendalough, Castletown House, Newgrange, and more!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Enhance your vacation with:
- Powerscourt House, Gardens & Waterfall (Wicklow)
- Glendalough Visitor Centre (Wicklow)
- The Dublin Pass (Dublin)
- Kilkenny Castle Admission (Kilkenny)
- St. Canice's Cathedral Admission (Kilkenny)
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Dublin (DUB)
- Manual, economy size rental car for duration - upgrade to automatic available
- 4 nights in County Wicklow at the Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa, or similar
- Breakfast Daily
-
Revel in the Palladian elegance of Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa or the Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort in County Wicklow.
- From your hotel, Dublin is just a stone's throw away, meaning you will have plenty of opportunities to explore the capital!
See Trinity College, pay your respects at Christ Church Cathedral, and sip a pint of Guinness at the Gravity Bar.
-
Explore spectacular scenery, rich history, archaeology and abundant wildlife in the mystical land of Glendalough.
-
With your rental car, enjoy the freedom of seeing Ireland at your own pace. See Newgrange, Kilkenny Castle, and Waterford!
Spend 4 nights in the "Garden of Ireland," a stunning rural region just outside lively Dublin!
Get a taste of city life in Dublin, where the Guinness flows endlessly and the culture and history never cease to amaze! Stroll among the students at Trinity College, view ancient artifacts at the National Museum of Ireland, or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere of Temple Bar.
Take day trips with your rental car and explore Ireland's Ancient East. See the monastic ruins of Glendalough, Castletown House, Newgrange, and more!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Enhance your vacation with:
- Powerscourt House, Gardens & Waterfall (Wicklow)
- Glendalough Visitor Centre (Wicklow)
- The Dublin Pass (Dublin)
- Kilkenny Castle Admission (Kilkenny)
- St. Canice's Cathedral Admission (Kilkenny)
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Day 1. Welcome to Dublin!
Arrive at Dublin International Airport and pick up your rental car. Drive to your hotel in County Wicklow admiring Ireland's natural beauty along the way. Once you arrive and settle into your room, explore the hotel's spectacular grounds.
Located on Ireland's beautiful east coast, Powerscourt Hotel is an elegant 5-star Palladian-style hotel tucked away in the woodlands of County Wicklow. Situated on 1,000 acres, it is surrounded by the breathtaking Wicklow Mountains, just 30 minutes outside of Dublin.
Guests will be impressed by the stunning spa and relaxation facilities, which include an award-winning ESPA Spa, indoor Swarovski Crystal-lit swimming pool, fully equipped fitness center and two 18-hole championship golf courses.
The opulently furnished guestrooms all boast marble baths, separate rainforest showers, featherbeds, a seating area and free Wi-Fi; many rooms also offer floor-to-ceiling windows, panoramic views and terraces.Â
Powerscourt's signature restaurant, Silka, with an emphasis on local excellence and seasonality, presents the best of Irish contemporary cooking against a spectacular backdrop of Wicklow's hills and mountains. Casual dining is also on offer at the Sugar Loaf Lounge (serving traditional Afternoon Tea and more), and the popular Sally Gap Bar & Brasserie.
The 5-star Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort combines the feel of a large resort in the midst of 400 acres of breathtaking scenery and rolling countryside. Located 30 minutes from Dublin, Druids Glen is the perfect place to experience the "Garden of Ireland."
Enjoy the modern comfort from each of the 160 guestrooms, complete with L'Occitane products, complimentary Wi-Fi and more.
The award-winning Bijou Spa at Druids Glen is a pampering haven of calm and tranquility, providing a comprehensive selection of treatments and a truly restorative experience.
Sip a delicious afternoon tea at the Sycamore Lounge and savor a meal at Hugo's Restaurant. Guests can also enjoy additional dining and drinks at the 17th-century Woodstock House, located a few minutes walk from the property.
For golfers, the resort features two championship courses that allow guests to enjoy playing over equally exhilarating landscapes. Once host to the Irish PGA Championship, Druids Heath is known as "nature's gift to golf" as it weaves its way around quarries, trees, lakes, and pot bunkers. Golfers can take advantage of breathtaking settings with views over the Irish Sea, on what was once the doorstep of the ancient Druids of Ireland.
Day 2. County Wicklow
Take the short drive to Dublin and explore the vibrant capital city! Begin at the campus of Trinity College, Ireland's oldest university. Or visit the iconic Christ Church Cathedral or Dublin Castle.
For an extra dose of history, pay a visit to the National Museum of Ireland, that's home to a number of fascinating archaeological treasures. End the day with a pint at The Brazen Head, Dublin's oldest pub!
Day 3. County Wicklow
Today, explore County Wicklow, called the "Garden of Ireland" for it cliffs, sandy beaches, rolling mountains, hidden lakes and bogs. Visit Wicklow Mountains National Park, the largest national park in Ireland, and drive its scenic winding roads or take a walk through the breathtaking countryside.
In the national park lies Glendalough, a valley with ruins of an early Christian settlement (known as the Monastic City) founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin. Tour the historic ruins consisting of round towers, churches, a kitchen, and more.
Day 4. County Wicklow
Begin the day with a visit to Castletown House, a Georgian palace at the heart of Ireland's Ancient East. Tour the estate set among beautiful 18th-century parklands of Celbridge in County Kildare.
Next, drive to Newgrange, a 5,200 year old passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley built by Stone Age farmers. Like England's Stonehenge, Newgrange is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a fascinating monument of Ireland's ancient past.
Day 5. Depart Ireland
Take a last look at the beauty of County Wicklow before driving to Dublin airport for your flight home. Drop your rental car off then make your way to your departure gate.Â
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