Join CD Trips as we explore Shades of Ireland in the summer of 2025. Your excursion includes 10 days ● 13 Meals: 8 Breakfasts • 5 Dinners. Highlights include Dublin, Irish Evening, Kilkenny, Waterford, Choice on Tour: Waterford Crystal Factory or Waterford Medieval Museum and Wine Vault, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Sheepdog Demonstration, Galway, Castle Stay
From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle. Choose how you explore the city of Dublin. Kiss the Blarney Stone at historic Blarney Castle. See Killarney from an Irish jaunting car and pick from a selection of the best restaurants in town with our Diner’s Choice program. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Stand in awe at the top of the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Feel like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. A vibrant blend of captivating culture and stunning scenery, these are the shades of Ireland you’ve always imagined. It’s organized, hassle free and fun!
Experience It! Ireland’s Countryside Castles
Few things evoke quintessential Ireland more than its splendid castle hotels. Whether surrounded by verdant green countryside, or situated with peeks of the sea, these historic masterpieces offer the ultimate in relaxation, breathtaking scenery, and old-world sophistication blended seamlessly with modern amenities to provide an unparalleled overnight experience. Experience the best of world-renowned Irish hospitality on our last night with an overnight stay on the grounds of one of these majestic castles, and toast farewell to Ireland during an elegant dinner there.
Double $4,979. Double $4,729*Single $5,679 Single $5,429*^
Book by February 3, 2025 & SAVE $250
CD Trips travelers with Collette who’ve traveled since August, 2023
will receive an additional savings!
*All rates are Per Person and are subject to change
^ Single rooms are limited
For Bookings made after February 3, 2025 call for rates.
EXTEND YOUR VACATION
Optional 5 Days 3-Night London PRE-TOUR Extension
$1,499 USD per person, double, land & air inclusive
$1,999 USD per person, single, land & air inclusive
Optional 4 Days 3-Night Edinburgh POST-TOUR Extension
$1,699 USD per person, double, land & air inclusive
$2,599 USD per person, single, land & air inclusive
Included in Price: Round Trip Hometown pickup Airport, Round Trip Air from New York Metro Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers (Alternate departure locations available upon request)
Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $449 per person – Travel the world, worry-free with Collette’s Travel Protection Plan. If you need to cancel for any reason right up until the day prior to departure, you’ll get a full refund (less the cost of the plan). Plus, you are covered on tour. If you have to stop your trip or return home early, need medical assistance or evacuation, suffer a baggage loss or delay, or are delayed on tour for 12 hours or more, you’re covered. It’s the kind of peace of mind you cannot put a price tag on.
Please Note: IDENTIFICATION Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity from date of return home. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.
IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. We want you to enjoy your tour with us; therefore, it is important that you know this tour is an adventure! You will view spectacular scenery while experiencing the culture and heritage of the region. We have selected small, comfortable hotels for their locations and they may be considered rustic.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
Most hotels/lodges utilized on this program consist of two floors with no elevators. All hotels have air conditioning.
If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.
The overall activity level of this tour is a level 2. This means you like a balanced approach to travel. Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you. You can partake in a two-hour leisurely walking tour, covering up to two miles (with included breaks). You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. You can climb two flights cover 3 to 4 miles over uneven terrain. Expect some full days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet. While this level is appropriate for travelers that require mobility assistance devices, there could be times when you may have to sit out on some of the included activities.
Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline’s terms and conditions. Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates. For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties.
A deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of January 27, 2025 are based upon availability. Final payment due by May 3, 2025. Deposits are refundable up until February 3, 2025.
Available Options Personalize your tour by adding an optional activity. Our recommended options have been carefully chosen to help enhance your individual experience. Complete the provided Prepaid Options Form to reserve your options. Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Payment must be received no later than 15 days prior to departure. Prices are subject to change. Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
