4 Whirlwind Days on The Emerald Isles
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Jessica Gibson
Chicago, IL Travel Agent· 9 Years of Experience
Cygne D'Opale Luxury Wellness, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Davis, CA
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Jessica planned an epic trip for my 50th birthday. She booked us at the Caesars Palace and we had dinner at a Gordon Ramsay restaurant. When... Read More >
COUNTRIES VISITED:Ireland
PLACES VISITED:Cork, Dublin, Glendalough, Kilkenny
SUGGESTED DURATION:4 Days
Even if you have short time in The Emerald Isles, there is so much you can do and see. From Blarney Stone to beautiful Dublin, it is something you certainly don't want to miss. From the land of leprechauns and pots of gold, this trip will have you looking for a magical rainbow by the end. There are castles and wonderful Irish fare for you to enjoy.
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DAY1
Kilkenny
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Day of Exploring
Once flying into Dublin i, you will hop on the motorway and drive into Kilkenny, park your car in the city center, settle in your hotel and spend the day getting lost in the city. There is plenty to see and the city will captivate you with its beautiful medieval sites and vibrant atmosphere. While you are thee, check out Kilkenny Castle, you won't be disappointed.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Kilkenny Castle
DAY2
Cork
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Cork and Blarney Castle
After Kilkenny, drive in the direction of Cork, in the South of Ireland This drive is easy and it doesn’t just bring you to Cork, it allows you to see one of the most wonderful castles in Ireland: The Rock of Cashel. The Rock is wonderful and easy to reach from the main road: You can also have coffee/lunch in the nearby tearoom. From here, you will head to the Blarney Castle, which you can easily visit in a few hours, if you want to kiss the stone, it will be bit of a wait and then spend the night in Cork.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Rock of Cashel
The Blarney Castle
Blarney Stone
DAY3
Glendalough
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Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains
You will make your way back towards Dublin but with an overnight stop in the Wicklow Mountains. This is a great natural beauty area, very well known (they are a National Park) and is a beautiful and relaxing place to explore. The best way to enjoy it is to drive to Glendalough and spend day there. There are two beautiful lakes, an honest restaurant for a relaxed meal and the famous Glendalough monastic site, which is a simply surreal If you like gardens and manor homes, you must see Powerscourt Gardens, which are in this area and one of the most famous gardens in the world.
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Powerscourt Gardens
Wicklow Mountains
DAY4
Dublin
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You are coming back to Dublin. Depending on your plans for Dublin, you can either walk around the city center and take in the main sites that way or plan a visit to iconic locations such as the Guinness storehouse.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Dublin Castle
The Natural Gallery of Ireland
FINAL THOUGHTS
If you are into Celtic history and Irish culture, this is your itinerary. From kissing the Blarney Stone (You'll be among royal and legends) to get the gift of gab, or looking for your special someone in the abundance of a castle. I got it covered.