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Ireland Albatross Tour
Ireland Albatross Tour
15 Days Dublin to Dublin
Experience an in depth 15 day tour of Ireland.
This is an unforgettable journey with wonderful sightseeing. From Temple Bar in Dublin, Killarney and the Wild Atlantic Way, to the Aran Islands, Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre - site of the ancient megalithic tombs and the Titanic Experience in Belfast, plus the fascinating story of the mass emigration and deportation of the Irish to Australia. Kiss the Blarney Stone, enjoy a lake cruise, an Aran Islands boat ride, a relaxing horse-drawn "jaunting car" ride, tastings of Guinness, Irish Coffee, and Whiskey, and so much more!
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Your travel itinerary
Tuesday 25 May
Dublin
Dinner
Your tour commences this evening in vibrant Dublin. Join your group tonight for a welcome drink before dinner. This is an ideal chance to meet, and get to know your Tour Manager and fellow travellers.
Wednesday 26 May
Dublin
Breakfast
This morning, enjoy a half day panoramic Dublin city tour which takes in all the sights from Trinity College to St Patrick’s Cathedral. Starting in the beautiful 18th century Merrion Square, get a real sense of the glory of Georgian Dublin. Here many significant Irish lived including Daniel O’Connell, the poet W B Yeats and Oscar Wilde. Nearby, make an intriguing visit to the three masted, Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship to understand what life was really like below decks for those fleeing poverty stricken Ireland two centuries ago. Later, visit the famous Guinness Storehouse, where you'll learn to pour the perfect pint before enjoying a pint of the ‘black stuff’. Your afternoon and evening is free - ‘My Time’ - in this most beautiful city of poets, literary giants and political reformers.
Thursday 27 May
Powerscourt Gardens, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough
Breakfast
Dinner
A leisurely start this morning for your visit to the magnificent Powerscourt Gardens. Covering 47 acres, these gardens are ranked the third best in the world by National Geographic! Exploring the formal walled gardens, Italian and Japanese gardens, Dolphin Pond, terraces, ornamental lakes and romantic walkways is a delight. The rest of the day will be spent exploring the beautiful Wicklow Mountains National Park. A scenic drive takes you though shady woodlands, with streams flowing into peaceful deep lakes. A highlight will be your stop at Glendalough. Founded in the 6th century by St Kevin, this ancient monastic settlement with its 33 metre high ‘Round Tower’ is in a glorious valley setting beside a romantic lake. This evening a special dinner in a beautifully renovated 300 year old church is included, complete with a giant pipe organ, stunning carved wooden balconies, and a traditional Irish band!
Friday 28 May
Kilkenny, Irish Pub lunch, Clonoulty and Rock of Cashel
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
This morning, explore medieval Kilkenny, with its Norman Castle, Cathedral and winding, narrow alleys filled with craft shops and stores. Also included is an Irish Pub lunch at Malzard’s Pub. Enjoy lunch accompanied by traditional Irish music. The pub owner will also take you to the Hurling field next door to explain this classic Irish game, and you can even have a hit! Then it is on to the little village of Clonoulty to see the moving Australian convict memorial and hear the intriguing story. Later visit the famous ‘Rock of Cashel’ with its sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. Standing there at the top by the ruined church it is fascinating to know as you look around that 70% of all Irish emigrants to Australia came from the land within a 50 mile radius. Later, continue to Cork for a two night stay.
Saturday 29 May
Blarney Castle and Cobh
Breakfast
This morning visit Blarney to explore the castle grounds, ‘poison garden’ and delightful paths through the woodland. After an opportunity to kiss the world famous Blarney Stone, enjoy your morning break at the very popular Blarney Woollen Mills. Later continue to Cobh – ‘huge harbour’. Here you'll visit the excellent Cobh Heritage Centre, with its stories of the Titanic (Cobh was its last port of call), the ill-fated Lusitania, the early assisted emigration to the colonies from Cork and the convict transportation to Australia. Between 1791 and the early 1850s Cobh Harbour was the departure point for dozens of convict ships heading for Sydney and Hobart. Later, time at leisure to explore this attractive, historic Irish port with its waterside cafés, bars and shops. Your evening is at leisure in Cork.
Sunday 30 May
Jaunting Cars and Lake cruise in Killarney
Breakfast
Dinner
This morning head west to Killarney. With time in hand, your tour takes the scenic route through Macroom, and side track to visit incredibly picturesque Gougane Barra. This makes a perfect stop, with St Finbarr’s little church set romantically on a small island in the lake. Later, continue to Killarney for a three night stay. This afternoon at Ross Castle, board a horse drawn Jaunting Cars, for a tour through the Killarney National Parklands. Afterwards, enjoy a scenic lake cruise on Lough Léin on board The Lily of Killarney.
Monday 31 May
Picturesque Dingle Peninsula
Breakfast
Dinner
Today enjoy a scenic drive around the incredibly picturesque Dingle Peninsula, famous for its beauty and is the setting for many of the scenes in the film ‘Ryan’s Daughter'. At the far end of the peninsula we stop and visit the Blasket Heritage Centre at Dún Chaoin (Dunquin). This fascinating museum focuses on the unique Blasket community who lived on the wild and remote Islands until their evacuation in 1953. With its interactive displays, models and artwork, the centre tells the story of traditional subsistence life on the island, their culture and struggle for existence. All this, with a fantastic back drop of sweeping views across to the islands. Later, your tour makes an afternoon stop in the quaint village of Dingle, on Dingle Bay.
Tuesday 01 June
Ring of Kerry, Derrynane House and Killarney 'My Time'
Breakfast
Today drive along the Wild Atlantic Way around the entire Iveragh Peninsula, known better as the Ring of Kerry. Renowned for its grand scenery, make a special visit to Derrynane House, which was the ancestral home of the “great Liberator of Ireland” Daniel O’Connell (there is a statue of him by Parliament House in Melbourne). The house makes a fascinating visit having been restored to its former glory with genuine period furnishings. Make sure you take a stroll through its ‘fairy garden’ and along the windswept beach to the rocky headland. The remainder of the day is at leisure in Killarney. The vibrant town, full of shops, restaurants and music bars, is waiting for you. This evening, maybe visit a local pub for some music and the ‘craic’.
Wednesday 02 June
Foynes, Cliffs of Moher and Galway
Breakfast
Dinner
Driving north, the tour makes it's first stop at Foynes to enjoy a guided visit of the Flying Boat Museum. Foynes has some important connections to Australia. The destination of two of the last flying boats ever to leave was ‘Down Under’. Foynes also claims to be the birthplace of Irish coffee and we enjoy a demonstration on how to make it properly - enjoy a cup too! Stop to reflect at the incredibly moving ‘Boy at the Workhouse Door’ famine memorial near Ennistymon. Later, continue to the Cliffs of Moher to take in the incredible views along the mighty cliffs battered by the incessant Atlantic waves. Driving through ‘The Burren’ we continue to Galway for a three night stay.
Thursday 03 June
Connemara National Park, Galway 'My Time' and 'Trad on the-Prom'
Breakfast
Today, travel through Connemara National Park and visit Kylemore Abbey, romantically set in woodlands beside a beautiful lake. Make sure you have time to visit the stunning Victorian walled garden. Your afternoon is at leisure – ‘My Time’ to explore Galway. This evening, relax and enjoy what has been voted the best Irish music and dance show in all of Ireland – the ‘Trad on the Prom’.
Friday 04 June
Aran Islands
Breakfast
Lunch
Today, visit the Aran Islands. What an experience! Crossing to Inis Mór (Inishmore) – ‘the big island’- we board our ‘Wild Atlantic Bus’ for a private tour of the island. Home of the Aran sweater, the island is laced with over a thousand kilometres of ancient stone walls and cliff top stone forts that date back thousands of years. Here, visit the remarkable Dún Aonghasa (Dún Aengus) fort. One of the oldest archaeological remains in Ireland, this stone fort sits atop the huge cliffs, and the views down to the wild Atlantic rollers are inspiring. In Kilronan town, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Your evening is at leisure in Galway town with its shops, buskers, restaurants and buzzing bars.
Saturday 05 June
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre and Belfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Driving across Ireland, stop to visit the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre - site of the ancient megalithic tombs of Knowth and Newgrange. Stepping back in time, these UNESCO World Heritage listed passage tombs pre-date the Egyptian pyramids and epitomise ancient Neolithic history. Later, visit one of the most emotive sites in Ireland – the ruined monastic site of Monasterboice, with its round tower and tall Celtic high crosses. Peacefully surrounded by trees, the beautiful Muiredach cross is acknowledged as being the finest example of Celtic stonework. Entering Northern Ireland you reach Belfast where you'll stay the next three nights.
Sunday 06 June
Giant’s Causeway, Glenarm Castle ‘Farm to Fork’ Lunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Today, follow the Causeway Coastal route on the Antrim Coast to visit the UNESCO Heritage listed Giant’s Causeway. Supposedly built by an Irish giant called Finn McCool, this unique geological feature consists of 40,000 hexagonal, basalt columns cutting through the broad beaches, forming an intriguing, patterned promontory stretching out to sea. Also visit Glenarm Castle for a "farm to fork" dining experience featuring produce directly from the estate and local suppliers. Your evening is at leisure in Belfast
Monday 07 June
Belfast Titanic Experience, Whisky Distillery tour and tasting & Farewell dinner
Breakfast
Dinner
This morning, explore this rejuvenated city with a local guide. Highlight of the morning will be a visit to the Titanic Experience. This multi award winning museum is an audio and visual feast as it reveals the story behind 19th century industrial Belfast and how this was indelibly linked to the story of the building of the Titanic. This afternoon it’s time for a tipple! McConnell’s Distillery has transformed the old Victorian Crumlin Road Gaol into a modern world class distillery where you'll enjoy a tour and tasting of their award-winning whisky. Back at your hotel your farewell dinner promises to be special, as youfeast on a Titanic themed menu.
Tuesday 08 June
To Dublin
Breakfast
Your tour ends today after breakfast. For those departing from Belfast, the airport is a short taxi ride away. Included is a morning group transfer to Dublin, with stops at the airport and the city centre. We recommend you book flights that depart Dublin after 2pm.
Inclusions
- 25 meals including breakfast daily (B), 2 lunches (L), 9 evening meals including a special farewell dinner with ‘Titanic themed menu’ (D)
- Welcome drink on Day 1
- Free WiFi at most hotels (where available)
- 14 nights specially selected hotel accommodation
- Hotel porterage of 1 bag per person (where available)
- Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager
- ALL tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides
- Local guides as described in the itinerary
- Personal audio system whilst on tour (where available)
- ALL excursions, scenic drives, sightseeing and entrances as described
- Hand Selected Albatross Inclusions : Visit the Cliffs of Moher, the Giant's Causeway and the Titanic Experience in Belfast. Explore the Dingle Peninsula, drive the Ring of Kerry and visit the Aran Islands Taste Guinness, Irish coffee & Irish Whiskey. Learn about the classic Irish game of Hurling. Cruise Lough Léin and ride on Jaunting Cars through the Killarney National Parklands. Experience traditional Irish dance and music at the 'Trad on the Prom' show
Cost
| Cost Per Person * (land tour only) | Twin Share | Single |
|---|---|---|
| 15-day Albatross Irish Connections Tour | $14,609 | $18,609 |
*This is a cash price. Credit cards will incur a 1.5% fee. Price correct as of 25 August 2026 and subject to change. Itinerary and costs subject to change, airline and fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment.
Exclusions
This is a land package only. Flights are not included. Please talk to our team about flight options.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend all clients purchase travel insurance to protect against cancellations, lost items, and delays that could lead to unexpected costs. Please ask us for a quote.
Health and Mobility
A good standard of fitness and health is required for this tour. Clients must be independently mobile with the ability to walk on uneven ground and unaided for 30 minutes. Please note that mobility frames and wheelchairs are not practical or permitted on our tours. It is expected you will arrive on tour fit, healthy and ready to travel.
Note:
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* Itinerary subject to change
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