Ireland: Discover the Splendour of the Emerald Isle with Collette
Price: $2549 CAD Per Person
Departure Date: January 30, 2026
Return Date: February 6, 2026
Booking Window: November 18 - December 4, 2024.
Photo: Rock of Cashel on Collette's Irish Splendour Tour in the winter.
- 4 Handpicked Accommodations
- 9 Meals
- Dublin
- Blarney Castle
- Dingle Peninsula
- Farm Visit
- Cliffs of Moher
- Whiskey Distillery
- Castle Stay
Photo: Itinerary Map
Day: 1
Overnight Flight
Experience a true taste of Irish splendour on a trip that combines four-star accommodations, stunning scenery, and tasty local cuisine. Make a return to times past when you embark on an unforgettable tour of the Emerald Isle.
Day: 2
Dublin, Ireland - Tour Begins
Dinner Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Your tour opens in Dublin, Ireland’s historic capital city. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant.
Day: 3
Dublin
Breakfast Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Enjoy a sightseeing bus tour of Dublin, the “Fair City,” with a local expert, navigate the city, take in famous sites, and give a nod to the statue of Oscar Wilde, perched on his stone. Drive down the Georgian streets and bustling O’Connell Street, then enjoy some free time to independently explore the city’s cultural offerings. Later, you may join an optional tour to the Guinness Storehouse, followed by a traditional Irish dinner and dance performance.
Photo: Blarney Castle and Gardens on Collette's Irish Splendour Tour.
Day: 4
Dublin - Killarney
Breakfast & Dinner Killarney Towers
Depart Dublin for Ireland’s breathtaking countryside. Visit the town of Cashel for views of the historic Rock of Cashel, the location where it’s believed St. Patrick preached and converted the king of Munster. Next, journey to historic Blarney Castle, where you may take the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone. Legend has it that those who kiss the stone are bestowed with the gift of eloquence. End your day in Killarney, a town surrounded by natural beauty. Enjoy dinner this evening at a local restaurant.
Day: 5
Killarney - Dingle Peninsula - Killarney
Breakfast Killarney Towers
Set off this morning to follow what is perhaps Ireland’s most beautiful coastal route – the stunning Dingle Peninsula. Next, it’s your choice! Drive the beautiful Slea Head road, where some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes are found -OR- visit the Slea Head Blasket Centre, a heritage museum with stunning views of the Atlantic -OR- simply take free time to explore the town of Dingle.
Photo: A view of Killarney
Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Ennis
Breakfast Old Ground Hotel
Today, experience the daily life of a traditional Irish family and enjoy homemade scones and tea during a memorable visit to the Molanna Dairy Farm. Continue to the stunning 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher for awe-inspiring views of the mighty Atlantic and Aran Islands. End your day in the charming town of Ennis. Enjoy the ambience of your historic hotel and feel the warmth of Irish hospitality. This evening you may join an optional tour to a medieval banquet dinner hosted in a castle.
Photo: An optional tour to a medieval banquet dinner hosted in a castle on Collette's Irish Splendour Tour.
Ennis - Kingscourt
Breakfast & Dinner Cabra Castle
Start your day with a cross-country journey to Irish whiskey territory. During a visit to a historic distillery, learn the process of whiskey-making and delight in a tasting of the final product. Top your day off with an overnight stay on the regal grounds of a historic castle, and toast the end of a fabulous trip during your farewell dinner.
Day: 8
Kingscourt - Tour Ends
Breakfast
Your tour comes to an end in Kingscourt.
