10 days from mansion to Irish mansion


Trip description

Ireland is a destination whose magic is still working. Take the afternoon tea at lunchtime or a quiet evening by the fire. The route will go from the cliffs of Burren, to the moors of Connemara, the colourful alleys of Galway, to the Bay of Dingle and the impressive cliffs of Moher

Day 1: From Dublin to Kilkenny

Day 2: From Kilkenny to Bantry

Day 3: The Kerry Wilderness

Day 4: Killorglin Kerry region

Day 5: Connemara heaths

Day 6: The cliffs of Moher

Day 7: Over there in Connemara....

Day 8: In the wild beauty

Day 9: On the way to Dublin

Day 10: Visit Dublin

Day 1 : From Dublin to Kilkenny

Day1 : From Dublin to Kilkenny ©Lawrence BANAHAN - Author's Image


Arrival at Dublin Airport. Handling of the rental vehicle. Installation for one night in a Georgian style residence built more than two centuries ago by the first Earl of Carrick for his wife. The estate also has a stud farm, the Ballylinch.




Day 2 : From Kilkenny to Bantry

Day2 : From Kilkenny to Bantry ©dleeming69 - Shutterstock.com


After breakfast drive to Bantry. Located in the heart of County Cork, the village of Bantry overlooks the bay of the same name, one of the best known and oldest in southern Ireland. In the afternoon, installation in a charming mansion hotel located in a private park in the middle of nature.




Day 3 : The Kerry Wilderness

Day3 : The Kerry Wilderness ©Poogie - Shutterstock.com


In the morning, drive to the wilderness of Kerry through breathtaking landscapes. Visit the lakes and scenic coastal roads, Mac Gilly Cuddy Mountain and Muckross Manor and Gardens. Installation for 2 nights in Killorglin, in a Victorian mansion perched on the horizon of a majestic lake. This manor house reflects the "early 20th century" atmosphere of notable residences. Why not play the owner by taking a walk to the lake and the woods of the property?




Day 4 : Killorglin Kerry region

Day4 : Killorglin Kerry region ©Author's Image


There is nothing like a stay in Killorglin to experience the joy of life and the meaning of the Irish holiday. The small town that extends its colourful houses along the Laune River. The village that lives off agriculture is also famous for its festivals. It is rare that a group does not perform in one of the village's lively pubs. It will be possible to take a cruise in Dingle Bay by private boat. Dingle Bay has some of the most beautiful landscapes on the west coast of Ireland to discover during the cruise.




Day 5 : Connemara heaths

Day5 : Connemara heaths ©H.Fougère - Iconotec


Before reaching the Connemara heaths, a good stopover in the Burren region, classified as a national park for its diverse flora and limestone geology. Installation for 2 nights in the small village of Ballyvaughan in a 16th century manor house overlooking magnificent landscaped gardens and surrounded by hilly landscapes.




Day 6 : The cliffs of Moher



After having explored the wilderness of the Burren, here is the highlight: the discovery of the Moher cliffs (from which you can admire the Aran Islands in good weather). It is also possible to fly over the cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands. Seen from the sky, the spectacle is striking.




Day 7 : Over there in Connemara....

Day7 : Over there in Connemara.... ©H.Fougère - Iconotec


On the way to Connemara National Park, installation for 2 nights in an elegant 18th century mansion. From the rooms, you can admire the superb view of the surrounding nature. Lazy and bucolic walks in a spectacular environment




Day 8 : In the wild beauty

Day8 : In the wild beauty ©Muriel PARENT


Oscar Wilde called Connemara the "wild beauty". The mountains are wild, the beaches are peaceful and quiet and there is always a pub nearby to enjoy a well-deserved pint. Visit Kylemore Abbey, the fishing village of Clifden and the colourful alleys of Galway. Kylemore Castle is a neo-Gothic style castle with towers and battlements, made of Dalkey granite, and now houses a community of Benedictine nuns and a school.




Day 9 : On the way to Dublin

Day9 : On the way to Dublin ©Lawrence BANAHAN - Author's Image


Return to Dublin and spend the night in a mansion house in the city centre. Stroll in the city with or without a guide, in the afternoon, an afternoon Tea at the Merrion Hotel, located in a magnificent Georgian house, it offers a favourable, elegant and comfortable setting in the heart of the capital for this gourmet break.




Day 10 : Visit Dublin

Day10 : Visit Dublin ©Lawrence BANAHAN - Author's Image


The must-see in Dublin and its must-see attractions: Trinity College, St Patrick's Cathedral, Georgian squares, not to mention an evening at Temple Bar After the visit, transfer to the airport and return flight in the late afternoon




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