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Ready for Ireland? Immerse Yourself in our Luxury Castles. It won’t take long to see how the poetically named Emerald Isle got its nickname. As we tour through Ireland, you will be charmed by the savage natural beauty and good-natured locals peppered across the country. Together, we will explore the iconic and the unexpected, Guinness and Grafton Street to Viking legacies. Discovering layer after layer of intriguing Irish history and culture, this small island with a vast and striking countryside is a gem you need to experience.
Dramatic coastlines, moving folk music, joyful encounters with strangers. Ireland will stir your soul in ways you could never imagine. Get ready to eat some delicious food, sample some Irish beer and Whisky, and explore this gorgeous country with some of your new best gay group tour friends.

• St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Dublin
• Private Guided City Tour of Dublin
• Trinity College & The Book of Kells
• Guinness Storehouse VIP Experience
• Phoenix Park Private Visit
• Irish Whiskey Tasting Event
• Cong, County Mayo Tour (Quiet Man filming locations)
• Galway City, The Cliffs of Moher & The Burren
• Visit to Killarney National Park
• Ring of Kerry Panoramic Tour
• Cork City & Blarney Castle
• Professional Luxury Coach with Private Irish Driver/Guide
• Welcome Reception & Farewell Dinner
• Daily Breakfasts, Select Lunches & Dinners

Day 1 -
• Arrive in Dublin - Meet your driver.
• Airport transfer to The Morgan Hotel, 5-star boutique in Temple Bar.
• Welcome Reception & Dinner with champagne toast.
• Evening: Leisure walk or optional Guinness Storehouse preview.
Accommodation: The Morgan Hotel, Dublin, 4*

Day 2 -
• Private Guided City Tour: Trinity College & Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, Molly Malone Statue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
• VIP Guinness Storehouse Experience – Private tasting & Gravity Bar.
• Optional afternoon visit to the Irish Whiskey Museum.
• Evening free or group dinner at a top Dublin restaurant.
Accommodation: The Morgan Hotel, Dublin, 4*

Day 3 -
• Exclusive access to St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
• Afternoon: Optional Phoenix Park visit or Irish cultural walking tour.
• Group Dinner & Irish Music Show at a luxury venue.
Accommodation: The Morgan Hotel, Dublin, 4*

Day 4 -
• Depart Dublin by private coach through the Irish midlands.
• Stop in Galway City for a short walking tour & lunch.
• Arrive at Ashford Castle – 5-star Relais & Châteaux property.
• Leisure time: Spa, estate strolls, or castle activities.
• Dinner at the George V Dining Room
Accommodation: Ashford Castle Hotel, Cong, 5*

Day 5 -
• Morning Falconry Experience or lake cruise.
• Guided tour of Cong Village – filming site of The Quiet Man.
• Optional activities: horseback riding, golf, or clay shooting.
• Evening: Cocktail hour followed by fine dining at the castle.
Accommodation: Ashford Castle Hotel, Cong, 5*

Day 6 -
• Scenic drive to The Cliffs of Moher & The Burren with coastal stops.
• Lunch in Doolin or coastal café.
• Arrive at Dromoland Castle, your home for the next 2 nights.
• Relaxing evening and casual dinner at The Fig Tree Restaurant.
Accommodation: Dromoland Castle Hotel, Newmarket on Fergus, 5*

Day 7 -
• Morning: Choose between spa, golf, archery, or falconry.
• Afternoon excursion to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park.
• Return for private castle banquet or fine dining experience.
Accommodation: Dromoland Castle Hotel, Newmarket on Fergus, 5*

Day 8 -
• Depart for Killarney, stopping in Adare Village.
• Arrive at the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney.
• Optional Jaunting Cart Ride through Killarney National Park.
• Group dinner with live piano or local music.
Accommodation: Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, 4*

Day 9 -
• Full-day guided scenic Ring of Kerry tour
• Ladies View, Sneem, Waterville, Skellig Ring.
• Lunch at a seaside inn.
• Visit Muckross House & Gardens.
• Return to hotel for a relaxed evening or free time.
Accommodation: Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, 4*

Day 10 -
• Travel east via Blarney Castle (kiss the stone or explore gardens).
• Stop in Cork City for a brief visit or lunch.
• Arrive in Kilkenny at Mount Juliet Estate, a 5-star country resort.
• Farewell group dinner in the estate’s Michelin-starred dining room.
Accommodation: Mount Juliet Estate, Kilkenny, 5*

Day 11 -
• Morning departure for Dublin (approx. 1.5-hour drive).
• Final night at The Morgan Hotel.
• Optional shopping, cultural stops, or final walk along the River Liffey.
• Evening at leisure or optional closing cocktail event.
Accommodation: The Morgan Hotel, Dublin, 4*

Day 12 -
• Breakfast and private transfer to Dublin Airport.
• Farewell and slán go fóill – until we meet againon another tour!
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The Morgan Hotel, Dublin, 4*
Situated in the buzzing Temple Bar area in the centre of Dublin, The Morgan Hotel has become the place to stay in the city and is one of the most centrally located hotels in Dublin city. Located in the artistic and cultural hotspot that is Temple Bar, you’re just a stone’s throw away from everything that this magical and vibrant city has to offer. Shops, cafes, restaurants, landmarks, culture: open our doors and start your new relationship with Dublin City.
Each luxury room at the Morgan Hotel features elegant furniture, a flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, Nespresso machine and an en-suite bathroom with monsoon power shower. A SuitePad is also featured in the room.

The Morgan Hotel provide four stars of unrivalled comfort in the heart of Dublin, so you can relax in style when you decide to retreat from city centre action to quiet sanctuary. With newly refurbished, spacious, air conditioned rooms and the incredible in-house 10 Fleet Street Restaurant & Bar, The Morgan Hotel is the perfect spot for savvy travellers, romance seekers and groups of friends gasping for a getaway together.
The restaurant and bar offers a contemporary dining experience and city-famous cocktails.

Ashford Castle Hotel, Cong, 5*
As Ireland's first Forbes Five Star Hotel and the former home of the Guinness family, Ashford Castle Hotel is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The extraordinary characters of the Castle passionately care about each and every guest, while our spectacular surroundings, exquisite interiors, delicious cuisine and unique local partnerships bring this corner of Ireland to life in the most beautiful way.
Set on a 350-acre estate with landscaped gardens, ancient woodland & an emerald lake. 83 traditional & elegant rooms & suites. 6 restaurants & 3 bars with a team of world-renowned chefs & sommeliers. Award-winning Spa with 10m pool, 5 treatment rooms, sauna and steam room.

Enjoy award-winning gourmet food in the George V Restaurant, Traditional Lord and Lady Ardilaun's Afternoon Tea, a light snack in the Drawing Room, a casual dining experience in Cullen's at the Cottage or The Dungeon or pre-dinner drinks in the Prince of Wales Cocktail Bar.
Unique & special experiences & activities on the estate. While vacationing on the estate, the choice of activities will fill many a happy day. Take on the challenge of the castle's nine hole private golf course, visit the Ashford Equestrian Centre or fish on the great lake and rivers that pass through the estate. To enhance your sense of wellbeing even further we invite you to visit one of Ireland’s most wonderful spas for some extra indulgence and pampering.

Dromoland Castle Hotel, Newmarket on Fergus, 5*
Dromoland Castle has been welcoming guests since the 16th century. The ancestral home of the O’Briens of Dromoland, whose lineage dates back a thousand years to Brian Boru, one of the last High Kings of Ireland, there is nobility and hospitality in the DNA.
From the imposing baronial façade to the startling interiors, you’ll find a world of historic grandeur underpinned by the finest modern comforts. With lavish décor, indulgent dining, fabulous views and magnificent bedrooms, this is a place to feel at home.
A magnificent playground of country pursuits, Dromoland Castle’s 450-acre estate offers many opportunities for fun. Surrounded by County Clare’s rolling hills, your stay can be as chilled out or high-energy as your wish.

From lakeside look-outs to sumptuous suites, canopied beds to breakfast-in-bed, bubble baths to lazy lie-ins (not forgetting secret staircases to love nests), each room at Dromoland Castle has been thoughtfully designed to meet with royal approval. With sumptuous furnishings, exquisite bathrooms, relaxing colour schemes, inviting beds and beautiful views, each spacious, meticulously refurbished room celebrates Irish heritage whilst exceeding your sense of expectation.
Dine in luxury in The Earl of Thomon, the landmark restaurant where fabulous food and silver service combine; choose a bottle of something special from the extensive wine cellar, linger in The Gallery, with crab claws and Chardonnay, snag a fireside sofa for an afternoon tea extravaganza or row out onto the lake with a Champagne picnic. Alternatively, an extensive in-room dining menu is available on a 24-hour basis, whether you fancy a snack, treat or midnight feast.

Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, 4*
Great Southern Killarney, a landmark in hospitality since 1854, still stands proudly as Killarney’s Premier Historic Hotel and is situated on 6 acres of beautiful gardens right in the heart of Killarney town centre. Great Southern is also part of the Hayfield Family Collection of properties, a family business led by local hoteliers, which also incorporates Killarney Royal and Hayfield Manor in Cork.
From its distinctive architecture to its effortless service and genuine hospitality, Great Southern Killarney has been a favourite retreat for over 160 years.

After warming yourself by the open fire in our entrance hall, ease into a soft velvet sofa and enjoy afternoon tea. We like to think time slows down just a little at Great Southern Killarney. Enjoy the light as it streams through tall windows, ramble through our gardens, and rest for a while on a secluded bench. Where else are you going to find 6 acres of gardens in the centre of a bustling town? This is life at Great Southern Killarney, a Victorian landmark, and one of Ireland’s most beautiful hotels since 1854.

Mount Juliet Estate, Kilkenny, 5*
Mount Juliet Estate is set in 500 acres of Irish Countryside. The historic estate is located in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and dates back to 1757. On the estate, there are two residences, the historic Georgian Manor House and chic, sophisticated Hunters Yard. Both properties offer luxurious 5-star accommodation. On the estate, there are two restaurants. The Michelin starred Lady Helen is located in Manor House and offers fine dining. The Hound Restaurant, located in Hunters Yard which offers quality dining in a relaxed setting.

The championship 18 hole golf course is among the world’s finest parkland courses and has played host to numerous unforgettable tournaments including the 2021 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.
Other facilities on the estate include, a playground, walking trails, gardens, tennis courts, table tennis, swimming pool, gym, bike hire, fishing, falconry and archery. There is free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. All rooms include a desk, a TV and a private bathroom.

 
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