Luxury Family Tours Ireland | Seven Day Tour of Ireland
With so many wonderful places to tour in Ireland, we know it can be difficult to choose where to see first. At Executive Tours Ireland we plan a bespoke vacation in Ireland just for you, it will always suit your itinerary. We have a sample of a seven-day tour flying into Shannon and out of Dublin, we will fit in as much sight-seeing of our beautiful country as possible but of course add anything you would like to see. We also have many more sample private tours of Ireland to view.
All tours to Ireland come with luxury accommodation, a deluxe top of the range vehicle and your own private Irish chauffeur. Mike Ryan will leave no stone unturned to make sure you have an Irish trip of a lifetime!!
Bunratty Castle | Deluxe Small Group Tours Ireland
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
The private seven day tour of Ireland starts in Co. Clare and a trip 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
On your deluxe tour of Ireland there is a trip to the Cliffs of Moher in county Clare. The gigantic cliffs 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. Your Irish personal chauffeur will be on stand-by to take you to the Burren. The Burren National Park gets it name 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.
Aillwee Cave | Family Vacations Ireland
Aillwee Caves
The 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. The cave has an underground river, a frozen waterfall, the famous stalactites and stalagmites and even the skeleton of the extinct brown bear. Despite the remote location you can avail of a private Irish driver to escort you there safely. Attached to the cave grounds, you will 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!
Killarney | Ireland Private Guided Tours
Killarney
Continuing in the southwest; a perfect tour day is in Killarney, Co. Kerry. It offers some magnificent sightseeing gems like Lady’s View. It was named after Queen Victoria’s Ladies-in waiting, in the course of the Queen’s visit in 1861. The breath-taking view takes in the McGillycuddy Reeks & the splendid Purple Mountain Range. Nearby, the 18-meter-high Torc Falls boasts some of the countries outstanding panoramic views. The Muckross House & Gardens, a Victorian mansion, is the heart of Killarney National Park. Also nearby is Ross Castle, a resplendent 15th century fortress owned by the O’Donoughue Ross Chieftains. You will then be driven by your Irish private chauffeur on a short drive to the Kissane Sheep farm, where you can view sheep shearing and sheep dog trials which are very entertaining.
Dingle Peninsula road at cliffs edge | Private Tours Ireland
The Dingle Peninsula & Slea Head
Staying in Co. Kerry the tour will take you to the most awesome place on earth the Dingle Peninsula & Slea Head where we will see some of the most beautiful and unrivalled scenery in Ireland. Next stop will be the beautiful town of Dingle via the Conor Pass Mountains. The views here of Dingle town are spectacular and you can even see Tralee on the other side. You will have plenty of time to explore the lovely fishing village that Dingle is and take some lovely photos. Slea Head is a promontory fort (1,000 BC approx), Dun Beag Fort in County Kerry. Although its exact build date is unknown, it is thought to have been built around the same time as blockhouse forts in Scotland in the Iron age and is resident to the remarkable Bee Hive Huts. The famine cottages are located on the Slea Head drive and are an incredible example of traditional Irish construction techniques from the early 19th century. Slea Head offers astonishing views of the Blasket islands and distant views of Skellig islands.
Kilmainham Gaol
Kilmainham Gaol
The tour will then bring you on to the east of Ireland, County Dublin, and the historical Kilmainham Gaol (Jail). It was first built in 1796 and is one of the largest unoccupied jails in Europe. Public hangings used to take place in front of the prison but there were very few hangings from the 1820’s onward. However, many of the leaders of the 1916 Easter rising were executed in Kilmainham Gaol. Seen at the time as a place of suffering and oppression it’s no surprise that the jail was shut down as a functioning prison by the Irish Free State in 1924. The restoration of Kilmainhan Gaol was completed in 1971 and opened to the public.
Trinity College Library | Private Chauffeur Ireland
Trinity College and Guinness.
The next stop is the popular tourist attraction: Trinity College. It is recognised for its academic excellence world-wide, founded in 1592 it is Ireland’s most prestigious universities. Up to the 20th Century men were the only scholars allowed entry to Trinity College, this changed in 1904 when women were admitted to the college as full members for the first time. Trinity College is home to the infamous Book of Kells in the Long Room Library. This ancient book is from the 9th Century and was found in the Abbey of Kells, Co. Meath. The stylistic detail and Celtic art throughout the book is breathtaking. A digital version of the book was created by Trinity College and means the reader can have the experience of going through the book page by page. To end your trip of Ireland this is the tour everyone looks forward…. to the world famous Guinness Storehouse. In 1759 Arthur Guinness famously signed the 9,000 year lease for the storehouse. On this customised tour of Ireland you get to learn the history of Guinness and how to pour the perfect pint.
We can help you plan any part of your luxury vacation in Ireland and if you have any questions please do contact us and we’d be happy to help. If you are interested in an Irish Vacation Package and would like more information, please click on the Enquire button below. All the best, Mike Ryan
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