Private Tour Ireland | A Southwest Dream Tour

Driver Guided Tours of Ireland

Driver Guided Tours of Ireland

Our private tours in Ireland can take you anywhere you choose, the scenery in Ireland is the most spectacular in the world. Limerick and Clare are two of the best places to explore but of course a customised tour of Ireland, to meet your own needs, is no problem. All of our luxury vehicles have air conditioning, Wi-Fi and refreshments, so you can relax and cool down while your Irish private Driver escorts you around our beautiful country. Shannon airport (County Clare) is a great place to arrive in Ireland, its’ central location makes a private escorted tour very accessible.  As Ireland’s main gateway to the USA it was also the home of the very first Duty-free shopping in the world and offers pre-clearance facilities for travel.

Dromoland Castle | Luxury Small Group Tour of Ireland

Dromoland Castle | Luxury Small Group Tour of Ireland

To begin your luxury Irish vacation on the ‘right foot’, go straight from the airport to nearby Dromoland Castle, for refreshments fit for a King and Queen!  Even if you are not choosing to stay there during your trip, this exquisite castle will help you unwind after travelling. It is a 5 star luxury hotel but also steeped in history that dates back to the 5th Century. Kings of Thomond descendants of Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, once lived here and you get a sense of the royal lineage throughout this magnificent castle and grounds.

Bunratty Castle | Deluxe Small Group Tours Ireland

Bunratty Castle | Deluxe Small Group Tours Ireland

After some relaxation in Dromoland your private chauffeur in Ireland will bring you the short distance to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Bunratty means the ‘end of the ratty’ (river) in Irish and the river can be seen surrounding the castle. The castle was built in 1425 and is a very popular tourist attractions. It hosts a medieval banquet, guests dine at banquet tables in the castle while drinking traditional Irish mead and listening to historical Irish music.  The folk park is like stepping back in time, there are a number of houses all decorated to an older day and highlight the difference in living standards.  Right beside Bunratty is Blarney Woolen Mills were you can indulge in some duty-free shopping for some original Irish gifts to bring home.

Cliffs of Moher & The Burren |Customized Tours Ireland

Cliffs of Moher & The Burren |Customized Tours Ireland

Your private tour of Ireland is the ideal opportunity to tour more of County Clare, the Banner County.  Starting with a trip to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and then onto the fantastic Ailwee Caves and Birds of Prey exhibition.

Cliffs of Moher| Ireland Private Guided Tours

Cliffs of Moher| Ireland Private Guided Tours

The gigantic Cliffs of Moher are 702 feet tall and stretch over 8 kilometers along the Atlantic coast. There is a safe path that leads the way and on a fine day you can take in the breath-taking views of scenery near and far. It’s the perfect view-point of the Southwest. On site there is also a visitor centre with a cafe and shop, the centre hosts interesting artefacts and information on local history.

The Burren | Personal Chauffeur Ireland

The Burren | Personal Chauffeur Ireland

The Burren National Park from the Irish word ‘boireann’ meaning rocky place, and it certainly is! Mainly formed of limestone rock the Burren stretches over 15,000 Acres and is the smallest National Park in Ireland. There have been many tombs found around the Burren, made from the rocks, the famous being the Portal Dolmen, proving people have lived in the Burren for over 5,000 years. It’s a very different landscape during your trip to Ireland as there’s no lush green grass and it’s easy to forget the the vast area of rock landscape is still the Emerald Isle.

Ailwee Birds Of Prey | Luxury Family Vacations Ireland

Ailwee Birds Of Prey | Luxury Family Vacations Ireland

Aillwee Caves are remotely located in the heart of the Burren and is one of the oldest caves in Ireland.  Opened in 2008 the Birds of Prey Sanctuary at Ailwee Cave is an impressive addition.  Allow yourself to be entertained by the flying exhibitions of some of the world’s most beautiful eagles, falcons, hawks, and owls.  If you stick around long enough you could be lucky and witness the unique ‘meals’ these amazing winged creatures feast on, not to be missed!

Limerick | Family Tours Ireland

Limerick City | Family Tours Ireland

The Irish tour will bring us to the beautiful city of Limerick, The Treaty City. It was awarded the City of Culture 2014 and is a magnificent cultural city steeped in medieval history. It’s awash with places and buildings of huge historical and architectural significance. Limerick is also home to the very famous Munster Rugby Club, all you need for a family tour in Ireland! We have have selected the very best features that Limerick has to offer tourists in terms of sightseeing gems, accommodation, dining and so much more.

Limerick City | Small Group Tours Ireland

Limerick City | Small Group Tours Ireland

Limerick City is located in the Mid-West region in the province of Munster. The City lies on the magnificent River Shannon and the River Abbey and is the third most populated city in Ireland. The medieval city was established & founded in 922 by the Normans, but it is most famous as the Lady City or Treaty City. This ancient city is bursting with history and waiting to welcome visitors during a tour of Ireland.

Treaty Stone | Ireland Private Guided Tours

Treaty Stone | Ireland Private Guided Tours

Limerick was appointed the name the Treaty City in the early 1690’s, when the Williamite sieges led to the signing of the Treaty of Limerick. In honor of the treaty, the famous Treaty Stone was erected on the further side of Thomond Bridge. A fantastic place to visit on your Irish vacation.

King Johns Castle | Luxury Irish Tour Operators

King Johns Castle | Luxury Irish Tour Operators

Limerick’s most magnificent medieval castle, King John’s Castle is one of the most fun, family friendly castles in Ireland as it precisely presents Norman soldier’s life via re-enactments from fully costumed guides.  The construction of King John’s Castle was believed to set new standards in the rare formation of it enormous gate house, battlements and corner towers. The unique Irish tour brings you on a journey via the soldier’s quarters and armory and where you can observe the medieval garrison remnants in the Sallyport area of the castle. The castle guides you to a collection of Viking origin houses that were excavated during renovations some years ago.

St Marys Cathedral | Deluxe Tours Ireland

St Marys Cathedral | Deluxe Tours Ireland

Your private Irish chaufeur will escort you to the 12th century St Mary’s Cathedral also known as Limerick Cathedral. The cathedral belongs to the Church of Ireland and is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. In 1168, in accordance with tradition, the last King of Munster, Domnall Mòr Ua Briain, founded the cathedral on the site of his palace on Kings Island. It is the oldest building in Limerick still in use and houses the only set of misericords in Ireland.

The Hunt Museum | Customized Tours Ireland

The Hunt Museum | Customized Tours Ireland

The Hunt Museum is of historical and state importance as it is the building where a comprehensive private compilation of artefacts delegated to the state are housed. The Museum was established to house John & Gertrude Hunt’s global collection of over 2000 works of art and antiquities. The Hunt Museum Trust was established in 1974 to store the above properties on behalf of the people of Ireland but it wasn’t until 1997 that the museum was officially opened.

The Savoy Hotel Limerick | Ireland Luxury Tour Operator

The Savoy Hotel Limerick | Ireland Luxury Tour Operator

The 5 star Savoy Hotel, is a magnificent boutique hotel located in the heart of Limerick City within a vibrant shopping and theatre district of Limerick City in south-west Ireland. The luxurious hotel offers spa treatments and delicious dining. If a deluxe tour of Ireland is what you’re looking for then this hotel delivers!

Luxury Family Tours Ireland

Luxury Family Tours Ireland

Our Limerick and Clare tours in Ireland are a fantastic starting point with just some of the places to visit, there is so much to see and do in our wonderful country. If you would like further information on a Luxury Tour of Ireland, or would like more information on any of our tours then please click the Enquire button below:

Ireland luxury tour operator

Alternatively, if you would like to call us directly Toll Free from the US or Canada the number is 1 888 793 0416.

All the best,

Mike Ryan

Have you checked us out on Trip Advisor yet? To have a look at what our guests have to say about our Customized Tours Ireland packages, simply click the Trip Advisor icon below:

2018_COE_Logos_white-bkg_translations_en-US-UK 1

Why not check out our Social Media Page too for news, reviews and lots lots more…

Honeymoon tours of IrelandLuxury Chauffeur IrelandLuxury Chauffeur IrelandIreland Driver guides

img
Have you checked us out on TripAdvisor?

Click here to see what our clients say about our flexibility and how we take care of you in a very special Irish way!

img

Our number one card, and Industry Partner,
is AMERICAN EXPRESS

  • img
  • img
  • img
  • img
  • img
We also accept these major cards