Ireland Luxury Villa Vacation
Your private villa in classical Ireland awaits!
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 Wicklow at the Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort or similar, without breakfast
Great Ways to Explore
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Fill your eyes with breathtaking views of the picturesque Irish countryside as you drive to each sight in your rental car.
- Choose the 8-night option to add a luxurious hotel located within a short drive from Dublin.
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Take amazing pictures of the Cliffs of Moher, on everybody's bucket list.
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Explore Killarney National Park, Ireland's oldest national park. Find stunning gardens, waterfalls, and ancient castle ruins!
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Don't miss pubs and restaurants with live music for the full Irish experience.
The Adare Villas are the perfect headquarters for exploring 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, 3-bathroom villa complete with kitchen and living room.
The included rental car allows you to make at your own pace 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 set in the midst of Wicklow's breathtaking scenery and rolling countryside. You'll also be a short drive from the capital city of Dublin where you can explore Trinity College, Temple Bar and the Guinness Storehouse.
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:
Add the following to your vacation:
- Aillwee Caves Admission
- Admission to Blarney Castle
- Admission to the Cliffs of Moher
- Ring of Kerry Guided Tour
- Guinness Storehouse 10% Adult Admission
- Kildare Village 10% Discount Voucher
- 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 Wicklow at the Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort or similar, without breakfast
-
Fill your eyes with breathtaking views of the picturesque Irish countryside as you drive to each sight in your rental car.
- Choose the 8-night option to add a luxurious hotel located within a short drive from Dublin.
-
Take amazing pictures of the Cliffs of Moher, on everybody's bucket list.
-
Explore Killarney National Park, Ireland's oldest national park. Find stunning gardens, waterfalls, and ancient castle ruins!
-
Don't miss pubs and restaurants with live music for the full Irish experience.
The Adare Villas are the perfect headquarters for exploring 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, 3-bathroom villa complete with kitchen and living room.
The included rental car allows you to make at your own pace 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 set in the midst of Wicklow's breathtaking scenery and rolling countryside. You'll also be a short drive from the capital city of Dublin where you can explore Trinity College, Temple Bar and the Guinness Storehouse.
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:
Add the following to your vacation:
- Aillwee Caves Admission
- Admission to Blarney Castle
- Admission to the Cliffs of Moher
- Ring of Kerry Guided Tour
- Guinness Storehouse 10% Adult Admission
- Kildare Village 10% Discount Voucher
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 - Wicklow
Head to Wicklow today to your next accommodation. You can relax on your hotel grounds or head to the glacial valley of Glendalough, where you can visit the remains of an early Medieval monastic settlement.
Immerse yourself in elegant charm at the 5-star Heritage Killenard in County Laois. As soon as you walk through the hotel's doors, you'll step into a state of pure peace and tranquility. Check-in with the friendly reception team and admire the hotel's rich, traditional decor as you make your way up to your room. Open your door and find air conditioning, internet access, large comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, and more.
After a quick nap, unpack your swimsuit and take a dip in the Jacuzzi or indoor pool. Take a whack at a match of tennis, bring out your inner-child in the game room, go fishing, or unwind in the sauna or steam rooms. Enjoy a pre-dinner glass of whiskey at the Slieve Bloom Bar, then indulge in a delicious dinner at any of the resort's three restaurants.
The Powerscourt Hotel is located on the doorstep of Dublin City on the grounds of the 1,000 acre Powerscourt House and Gardens. County Wicklow, affectionately known as ‘The Garden of Ireland,’ is a favored spot for cyclists and hikers, offering many beautiful trails through the mountains.
This elegant hotel brings together natural beauty and dignified accommodations offering guests an unforgettable experience. This Palladian estate is tucked back in the woodlands of County Wicklow and allows guests to take an enchanting stroll amidst the gentle green hills and sparkling lakes of Powerscourt Gardens, then head into Dublin for some cosmopolitan flair.
Its luxurious 5-star amenities and services include 200 spacious guest rooms, a world-class spa, a 20-meter Swarovski crystal-lit pool and fitness center, 36-holes of championship golf, and three exceptional dining facilities, including Gordon Ramsay at Powerscourt, a signature restaurant from the world-renowned chef.
Day 8. Wicklow
A Tip For Your Trip: The drive from Druids Glen Resort & Hotel to Dublin is approximately 30 minutes.
Day 9. Depart Ireland
Head to the airport today where you will drop off your rental car before your return flight home.