We just thought that it might be interesting for us to note a few of our top hotels for tours of Ireland. The Shelbourne in Dublin has an elegance and a history that makes it very special. It is also very well located. Sheen Falls Lodge, located in...
At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we usually start our clients in Dublin. One of the sights we recommend is Christ Church Cathedral. It’s a good place to visit on any tours of Ireland. The cathedral has long been the centre of religious life in Ireland. Its full title...
If you are on any tours of Ireland you may pass through some, or all, of the provinces. As a quick guide note that there are four provinces as follows. “Ulster” is the Northern province and is part of the United Kingdom using Sterling as a currency. There...
Should you want to visit Ireland, do some sightseeing, and enjoy being pampered, this tour may be for you! Day 1: Arrive Dublin and stay 2 nights at the Marker Hotel, Dublin. On arrival enjoy a welcome massage. Day 2: Explore Dublin in the morning and early...
At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we have a great nine/ten-day trip around Ireland. We start with two nights at the Westbury in Dublin. This allows you to explore the city and see places like the library at Trinity College and Christchurch Cathedral. You can experience Temple Bar...
This is 8 miles south of New Ross and worth a look on any tours of Ireland. The abbey was founded in 1182 by Hervey de Monte Marisco, Marshal to King Henry the Second. He donated the abbey to the monks of Buildwas, in Salop, Shropshire. In turn...
These gardens are on the peninsular of Howth which forms the extremity of the north-east boundary of Dublin. It’s an easy day trip on any tours of Ireland. Howth is prominent in Celtic history and has been inhabited from the earliest times. At a period approximate to the...
This magnificent house was formerly the seat of the Dukes of Leinster. It is famous for its magnificent saloon decorated by the “Francini brothers” in 1739. Carton is 14 miles west of Dublin and worth a stop on any tours of Ireland. It originated from the “Manor of...
This gem in County Kildare is recognised as the finest Palladian house in Ireland. Well worth visiting on any tours of Ireland, as it is only 13 miles from Dublin. It was built in 1722 for William Conolly. The architect was the Italian “Allessandro Galilei” There are two styles...
Opened in 1830 with one wild boar and an admission price of 6d (2.5 pence), Dublin Zoo was one of the world’s first zoos and was the birthplace of the lion that roars at the beginning of MGM movies. The big cat compound in the...