Lead your heart to the Emerald Isle
Experience the history, culture, and picturesque peaks when the time is right – It’s time to feel awestruck again. To gaze out over 700-foot cliffs. Wander through centuries-old castles. And dive into other cultures in a way that makes you remember that you were born to travel. On these Ireland getaways, you’ll experience it all with private guides and drivers, personalized tours, and special Virtuoso exclusives from afternoon tea to complimentary entrance fees.
FEATURED TRIPS
Presented by ARTISANS OF LEISURE
Highlights of Ireland & Northern Ireland
Experience the best of the island of Ireland – including spectacular scenery, fascinating cultural sites, and luxury hotels – on this private tour. It features Belfast, the Giant’s Causeway, Dublin, Newgrange, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Kenmare, the Dingle Peninsula, Adare, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Galway, Ashford Castle, Connemara National Park, and more.
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- Personalized sightseeing with private guides and drivers
- Accommodation in preferred rooms at Ireland’s best 5-star hotels and luxury resorts
- Private transfers and regional transportation
- Daily breakfast
- Admission fees during touring
- Access to a wide range of unique activities that engage real Irish culture
- Sophisticated dining recommendations and reservations
- Around-the-clock local support during your tour
VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITY:
- Complimentary afternoon tea
Presented by AVANTI DESTINATIONS
Taste of Ireland
Nature’s expansive beauty, cultural experiences, and castles get the spotlight as you travel through some of the most compelling countryside and quaint towns of Ireland. Hugging the coastline from east to west, this vacation packs in some of the most beautiful, albeit lesser-known, spots on a trip around the coasts of Ireland.
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- 2 nights’ accommodations in Dublin, Wicklow, and Kinsale
- 1 night’s accommodation in Dingle and Connemara
- Entrance to Guinness Storehouse
- Entrance to Butler’s Chocolate Experience
- Baking class at Ballyknocken Cookery School
- Entrance to Cork Butter Museum
- Entrance to Desmond Castle & Wine Museum
- Organic goat cheese farm visit
- Traditional sheep farm visit
- Irish whiskey distillery tour and tasting
- 9-day compact manual car rental
- Daily breakfast
VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITY:
- Free Entrance to Trinity College and Book of Kells for any booking to Ireland
FEATURED HOTELS
BALLYFIN, CO. LAOIS, IRELAND
Ballyfin
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- Lunch and dinner daily
VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES:
- Upgrade upon arrival, if available
- Early check-in and late checkout, if available
- Breakfast daily for two per bedroom
- $100 spa credit, per stay
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
CORK, IRELAND
Hayfield Manor Hotel – Best of Cork
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
- Local selection of Irish cheeseboard for sharing in The Manor Bar
- 2-course evening meal with pre-dinner house cocktail of your choice
- 15% discount on spa treatments at The Beautique Spa
VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITY:
- Hayfield Manor’s Champagne afternoon tea for two people, to be enjoyed once per stay including one glass of Champagne per person
Connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates
KILLARNEY, CO. KERRY, IRELAND
The Killarney Park – Eco Awareness Escape
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- 2 nights’ accommodation
- Full Irish breakfast each morning
- Killarney Park sustainable water bottles
- The hotel will plant a tree, on your behalf, to help offset your carbon footprint
- Complimentary use of The Killarney Park push-scooters and bikes
VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES:
- Upgrade upon arrival, if available
- Early check-in and late checkout, if available
- Afternoon tea for two, once per stay
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for best available rates
HIGHLIGHTS
- Secure your spot on top of the world, hiking the peaks of the Mournes, Northern Ireland’s highest mountain range
- Master the art of tasting Arthur Guinness’ famous stout at his centuries-old storehouse in Dublin
- Go wild along the Ring of Kerry on a guided trip past rugged coastlines, ancient castles, and the occasional mountain goat
- Sample local favorites like spiced beef, seafood chowder, and Irish lamb stew while in Cork, the gastronomic capital of Ireland
- Enjoy a leisurely afternoon with the Slieve Bloom Mountains as your backdrop, fishing, golfing, or horseback riding
- Indulge in a curated selection of Irish whiskey and artisan cheese pairings at Killarney Park Hotel’s Garden Bar
- Soak in the views from the iconic Cliffs of Moher, which on a clear day, include the Aran Islands and Dingle Peninsula
- Get creative in the kitchen during a private class at Ballyknocken Cookery School, home to celebrity chef, Catherine Fulvio
- Watch a sheep herding presentation in County Mayo, then get to know the puppies-in-training at the on-site petting farm
- Meander through the mountain bike trails in Wicklow’s Ballinastoe Forest or fly down the heart-racing single-track paths
Expert Tip
One-quarter of the world’s links courses can be found in Ireland, but they’re not just for the pros. Ask your Virtuoso travel advisor to book you a tee time at Royal Portrush, Waterville Golf Links, or one of the 60+ other notable greens.
Avanti Destinations: Use Coupon code VIRTIRE20 for exclusive amenity. Ballyfin: 25% deposit required to confirm a reservation. 14 day cancellation policy. Hayfield Manor Hotel: Mention “Best Of Cork Virtuoso Package.” This offer is not valid towards existing bookings, and blackout dates are as follows: 20 Dec 2020 through 2 Jan 2021.All offers and products may not be available in all markets. All prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. Fares do not include taxes or other fees unless otherwise stated. Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusive amenities, experiences, and benefits are subject to availability, blackout dates, international currency fluctuations, and may change without notice. Virtuoso Voyages benefits are available to the first two guests per stateroom or suite. Virtuoso Voyages shore experiences require a minimum/maximum number of participants and may not be combinable with other offers. Space is limited and other restrictions may apply. See your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details and applicable restrictions. Virtuoso assumes no responsibility for the presentation confirmed within, including errors in pricing. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL, WANDERLIST, and ORCHESTRATE DREAMS are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, ©2000. All rights reserved. California CST# 2069091; TA# 808 – Registered Iowa Travel Agency; Washington UBI # 601 554 183. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. 420123 US/CAN 09/20
