DISCOVERING IRELAND 2021
From the Causeway Coast and the Wild Atlantic Way to the Sunny South East
and all in between, now's the time to start exploring the Island of Ireland.

Here's a selection of tour suggestions available for immediate confirmation.
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HIDDEN GEMS OF THE EAST
4 Nights/5 Days - 4 May, 20 July and 28 September - from £399
Lullymore Heritage Park (Michael Anderton for Lullymore Heritage Park)
Huntingdon Castle (Roy Mulvey Photography)
Beautiful Co. Carlow, with it's rolling hills and green pastures, the chance to see a fascinating part of Ireland that is only a short drive from Dublin ferry port.   Including visits to privately owned Huntingdon Castle and award winning Lullymore Heritage Park whilst staying at the 3 star Woodford Dolmen Hotel on the banks of the River Barrow, offering comfortable accommodation and friendly service. 

Tour includes:  4 nights half board in Carlow with full Irish breakfast and three course choice dinners with tea and coffee, plus welcome refreshments. Porter service. Entertainment on one night. Executive Coach Travel. Guided tours of Lullymore Heritage Park, Huntington Castle, Wicklow Gaol and the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience. Return ferry crossings.
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NEW FOR 2021 - HISTORY, HERITAGE AND CAPITAL CITY
4 Nights/5 Days - 17 May, 14 June and 6 September - from £499
Our new tour, based on the banks of the River Boyne in the treasure trove that is Trim. Fabulous excursions exploring beautiful County Meath and beyond. Experience Causey Farm, a taste of life on an Irish farm including bread making, a sheepdog demonstration and Irish dancing. Following an included hearty lunch, head to nearby Navan and Kells. A full day excursion to Dublin with time at leisure to explore this fascinating city. A guided tour of Glasnevin Cemetery with impeccable story telling from dedicated guides. Venture into the heartlands for a tour and tasting of Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, with time at leisure to explore Trim itself.

Tour Includes: 4 nights half board staying at the family owned 4 star Trim Castle Hotel in the heart of the lovely heritage town, opposite the famous castle. Full Irish breakfast, three course choice dinner with tea and coffee. Porter Service. Executive Coach Travel. Causey Farm visit with lunch. Glasnevin Cemetery guided tour. Irish Whiskey tour and tasting. Return ferry crossings. 
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NEW FOR 2021 - WICKLOW MOUNTAINS, GARDENS AND COAST
4 Nights/5 Days - 4 October - from £389
Journey through the wilds of the Wicklow Mountains to the impressive gardens at Powerscourt Estate. Continue to the seaside town of Bray or visit the capital city of Dublin. Stop at the delightful villages of Glendalough and Avoca, brought to fame by the TV series ‘Ballykissangel’.  At Kildare, a guided tour of the Irish National Stud includes meeting the ‘living legends’ of Irish racing. Wander through the Japanese Gardens, acclaimed as the finest in Europe and in the afternoon enjoy some retail therapy at Kildare Shopping Village.

Tour includes: 4 nights half board with full Irish breakfast and three course, choice dinner with tea and coffee. Staying at the 4 star Tulfarris Hotel and Resort, Blessington Lakes, well-known for its locally sourced food and offering stunning views across its golf course and lakes. Porter Service. One nights entertainment. Admission to Powerscourt Estate. Admission to the National Stud & Japanese Gardens.  Executive Coach Travel. Return ferry crossings. 
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BUNRATTY, LIMERICK AND THE CLIFFS OF MOHER
6 Nights/7 Days - 12 April and 11 October - from £589
The pretty village of Adare is a fabulous base, staying at a superb hotel, the family owned and run 4 star Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel, Adare. Crammed full of great visits with the wonderful scenery of the Dingle Peninsula and dramatic coastlines of County Clare.  This tour is certainly a taste of Ireland and all it has to offer.

Tour includes: Welcomed with tea and coffee on arrival at Adare, 4 nights half board with full Irish breakfast and three course, choice dinner with tea and coffee. Porter Service. Executive Coach Travel. Half board overnights out and return. A cruise of Lough Derg. Admission to the 'Living Village' of Bunratty Castle. Visit to the Foynes Flying Boat Museum. Admission to the Cliffs of Moher Visitors Centre. Local coach hire on one day. Return Ferry crossings and local ferries as detailed in the itinerary. 
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Trim Castle (Tourism Ireland)
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel, Adare
Irish National Stud Gardens
KILLARNEY AND THE RING OF KERRY
6 Nights/7 Days - 16 May and 10 October - from £569
Killarney and its National Park are known the world over and represent all that is best about Ireland's relaxed way of life and magnificent scenery. Shops stay open late, there is music every night in several bars and the famous horse-drawn 'jaunting cars' are always on the move. Based at the popular resort style, 3 star Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney.

Tour includes:  4 nights half board in Killarney to include welcome drink, full Irish breakfast and three course choice dinner with tea and coffee. Porter service. Nightly entertainment. Executive Coach Travel. Jaunting car ride and lake cruise. Half board overnights both ways. Return ferry crossings. 
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Dingle Peninsula (Tourism Ireland)
Bantry House (Failte Ireland)
Prices are based on a minimum of 40 paying passengers with a free single room for the group organiser. Full details of each offer will be advised in our written quotation. 
Overnight stops, alternative durations or additional inclusions can be arranged - please ask for details.
FLORIADE 
April to October 2022
OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 
May to September 2022
Floriade is the Netherlands' once in a decade horticultural event. Staged in Almere, close to Amsterdam and themed around 'The Green City of the Future', this huge expo site is already under construction. Visitors can expect a festival to stimulate all the senses.
The Passion Play is a testimony of religious faith and outstanding tradition. The singing, acting and staging are magnificent. Tours usually combine the Passion Play and a second centre destination. Early planning is essential.
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Kind regards,
The Private Groups Team