East Coast Luxury

A lot of people have been over in Ireland travelling the “Wild Atlantic Way” but there is another route well worth seeing.

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Itinerary Overview

  • Day / Segment
    Highlights
  • Dublin City Stay & Cultural Highlights

    Arrival in Dublin with a luxury city stay and time to explore key landmarks, including historic sites, cultural attractions, and traditional pub areas.

  • Wicklow Mountains, Powerscourt & Glendalough

    Travel into the Wicklow Mountains to experience Powerscourt Estate and Glendalough, combining landscaped gardens, mountain scenery, and early monastic heritage.

  • Ireland’s Ancient East: Kilkenny, Waterford & Cobh

    Explore Ireland’s historic southeast, including Kilkenny’s medieval landmarks, Waterford’s craft heritage, and Cobh’s maritime history.

  • Kinsale Coast, Cashel & Return to Dublin

    Enjoy coastal scenery and historic sites in Kinsale before travelling back via the Rock of Cashel to Dublin for a final coastal stay.

Itinerary

Cobblestone street lined with shops in Dublin

Arrive in Dublin and stay for two nights at the five-star Westbury Hotel. Do not miss sights such as Temple Bar, the Guinness Storehouse, the Book of Kells, and Christ Church Cathedral.

Powerscourt House and formal gardens

Meet your driver-guide and visit the world-famous gardens at Powerscourt House. Stay for two nights at the five-star Powerscourt Hotel.

Rocky stream and mountain lake at Glendalough

Visit Glendalough, set in a glaciated valley. The monastery was founded in the 6th century, and the scenery is breathtaking.

Kilkenny Castle and surrounding parkland

Stop and see Wicklow and the Vale of Avoca on the way to stay at the luxurious Marlfield Manor House, Gorey. Many famous celebrities have stayed there in the historical bedrooms.

Kilkenny Castle and surrounding parkland

Drive across to Kilkenny and visit Kilkenny Castle and St Canice’s Cathedral.

Boats and lobster pots in Kinsale Harbour

Travel south, visiting Cobh, the final port from which the Titanic left on her fateful voyage. The museum is worth a visit. There is also a visit to the Waterford factory. Then continue to the coastal village of Kinsale for two nights on the waterfront at Actons Hotel.

Rock of Cashel ruins on a limestone outcrop

Explore Charles Fort and Desmond Castle and enjoy walking through their history. Travel to the Grand Hotel in the village of Malahide for one night, visiting the Rock of Cashel on the way. Take a walk around Malahide Castle.

Airport terminal and passenger aircraft

Fly home from Dublin Airport.

Starting From

  • Travel Style

    Luxury Private Tour
  • Duration

    7 - 8 Nights
  • Start / End

    Dublin / Dublin
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