Luxury Irish Villa Vacation W/ Dublin City Extension
Private villa set amid lush greenery in quintessential Ireland
The Emerald Isle is calling! Explore the southwest of Ireland for 8 nights, while based in a private villa at Adare. Take day-trips to the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry or Galway- the choice is yours! You'll also enjoy two nights in history-steeped Dublin.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- Manual shift car rental for duration (automatic available for additional cost; inquire at time of booking)
- 6 nights in Adare at the Adare Villas (3 bedrooms, 3 baths, fully equipped kitchen, living room, dining room)
- 2 nights in Dublin at the North Star Hotel or similar, without breakfastÂ
Find more night options for Adare Villas here!
Great Ways to Explore
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the picturesque Irish countryside as you drive from destination to destination.Â
- Feel the excitement in the air as you stroll through the capital of Dublin.
- Take the perfect selfie in front of the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland's most visited dramatic sea cliffs.
- Embark on a hike through Killarney National Park, Ireland's oldest national park. Encounter stunning gardens, rapid waterfalls, and even castle ruins!
- Enjoy your meals with a melody! Scope out pubs and restaurants with live music for the full Irish experience.
The Adare Villas are an ideal home base for a vacation to Ireland. The Villas are self-catering, spacious and include a list of amenities to make guests feel at home. This vacation package provides guests with a bit of privacy and independence with a stay in a private 3-bedroom villa.
You will have a rental car for the duration of your trip, so you will be able to make several day-trips to sights such as the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry and the Blarney Stone.
Your final two nights will be spent in the culture-packed capital of Dublin. Explore Trinity College, Temple Bar, the Guinness Storehouse 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:
For $99 per person, add the following to your vacation:
- Admission to Bunratty Folk Park
- Admission to Blarney Castle
- Admission to the Cliffs of Moher
- Ring of Kerry Guided Tour
- Smithwick's Experience
- Guinness Storehouse 10% Adult Admission
- Kildare Village 10% Discount VoucherÂ
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- Manual shift car rental for duration (automatic available for additional cost; inquire at time of booking)
- 6 nights in Adare at the Adare Villas (3 bedrooms, 3 baths, fully equipped kitchen, living room, dining room)
- 2 nights in Dublin at the North Star Hotel or similar, without breakfastÂ
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the picturesque Irish countryside as you drive from destination to destination.Â
- Feel the excitement in the air as you stroll through the capital of Dublin.
- Take the perfect selfie in front of the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland's most visited dramatic sea cliffs.
- Embark on a hike through Killarney National Park, Ireland's oldest national park. Encounter stunning gardens, rapid waterfalls, and even castle ruins!
- Enjoy your meals with a melody! Scope out pubs and restaurants with live music for the full Irish experience.
The Adare Villas are an ideal home base for a vacation to Ireland. The Villas are self-catering, spacious and include a list of amenities to make guests feel at home. This vacation package provides guests with a bit of privacy and independence with a stay in a private 3-bedroom villa.
You will have a rental car for the duration of your trip, so you will be able to make several day-trips to sights such as the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry and the Blarney Stone.
Your final two nights will be spent in the culture-packed capital of Dublin. Explore Trinity College, Temple Bar, the Guinness Storehouse 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:
For $99 per person, add the following to your vacation:
- Admission to Bunratty Folk Park
- Admission to Blarney Castle
- Admission to the Cliffs of Moher
- Ring of Kerry Guided Tour
- Smithwick's Experience
- Guinness Storehouse 10% Adult Admission
- Kildare Village 10% Discount VoucherÂ
Day 1. Welcome to Dublin!
You will pick up your rental car at Dublin Airport and take off to your first accommodation: the Villas at Adare.
A Tip For Your Trip: Keep in mind that you will be driving on the opposite side of the road so proceed with caution!
Check-in - Adare Villas
The Adare Villas are an extraordinary collection of villas in stunning Adare, Limerick. The villas are located just about a 15 minute drive from Limerick city and 25 minutes from Shannon International Airport. Each villa includes fully equipped kitchens with a fridge, stove, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher, and washing machine/dryer. You can enjoy your stay without worrying about having enough converters – there are 110 volt sockets in each room, all outlets are UL standard American sockets and do not require adapters to facilitate American Plug Tops.
There are a wide array of indoor and outdoor activities offered by the Adare Villas, taking place on the estate grounds or a close drive away. Activities include Falconry, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Fishing, Archery, Golf, and The Manor Fields Playground.
*Check-in is at 4:00pm
Please Note
Day 2. Adare
Make the short drive over to the Cliffs of Moher for some of the most impressive views of the Galway Bay and Aran Islands. You will be located about an hour away and the Cliffs are such an iconic site you will not want to miss!
A Tip For Your Trip: For less driving, visit the village of Adare where you can find thatched cottages, the River Maigue and the Adare Heritage Centre.
Day 3. Adare
The Ring of Kerry is a trail in Killarney, about an hour and a half drive for you. Along this celebrated southwestern trail you will be able to see the Muckross House, Ross Castle, Lough Leane and the famous Killarney National Park. The Killarney National Park is famous for being home to the Torc waterfall and other beautiful parts of nature. Enjoy a hike through this land and admire the lakes, castle ruins, gardens, and Ireland's tallest mountains!
Day 4. Adare
Today you might want to visit the 600-year-old Blarney Castle and Stone. This is such an iconic landmark in Ireland; tourists from all over the world come to kiss the Blarney Stone.
A Tip For Your Trip: Legend has it that if you kiss the stone you will acquire the gift of eloquence or persuasion.
Day 5. Adare
Continue your sightseeing and take the 90-minute drive to Kilkenny where you will see the Kilkenny Castle and the Kilkenny Design Centre.
Day 6. Adare
This is your final day at the Adare Villas. You can venture out and make a day-trip to Limerick city where you will see King John's Castle that overlooks the River Shannon. Limerick city is a 20-minute drive from the Villas.
Day 7. Adare - Dublin
Head to Dublin today for your last two nights in Ireland! Brimming with art, theater, history and (lots) of beer, Dublin is an exciting place to end your vacation. Take a stroll through bustling Temple Bar or along the River Liffey to get yourself acquainted with this compact city.Â
The Address Connolly is ideally located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, just a short walk from all of Dublin’s most popular venues, shopping streets, entertainment districts, and tourist attractions. This design-driven hotel offers an eclectic mix of luxe interiors and traditional design pieces all sourced from and crafted in Ireland.
The Address Connolly promises the ultimate 4-star hotel experience full of special touches that surprise and delight. The Address Connolly boasts newly refurbished guestrooms, its own fitness center, and Scandinavian saunas, plus the independently branded bar and restaurant within the hotel, McGettigans Cookhouse. The Cookhouse provides a casual, diverse, and relaxed dining environment serving international cuisine with an extensive cocktail list, craft beers, and specially selected wines. The food curation focuses on sustainability, seasonality, and locality for its inspiration and is open for both lunch and dinner.
Day 8. Dublin
Day 9. Depart Ireland
Head to the airport today where you will drop off your rental car before your return flight home.
Fly home!
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