Luxurious Ireland ~ September 8 - 17, 2026 (10 Days)
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Join us to discover what makes Ireland such a magical destination! Our 10-Day Luxurious Ireland Tour offers a high-quality experience of the Emerald Isle while staying in 4 and 5-star hotels and Castles across Ireland! The tour begins in historic Dublin where you can get lost in the cobbled streets of Temple Bar, learn to pour the perfect pint of Guinness at the iconic Guinness Storehouse and Museum, and enjoy a Jameson drink in the spot where it all began: the Jameson Distillery! Next, we make our way to Killarney! Wander the high street and snap a photo of the breathtaking Ring of Kerry. Next, we make our way to Sligo Bay for an unforgettable stay at 5 start Markree Castle! From Sligo Bay we cross into the United Kingdom for a night in Belfast, Northern Ireland. From here we make our way to one of Northern Ireland's most mysterious landmarks, the Giant's Causeway! Our trek takes us back into Belfast in Northern Ireland where we will enjoy one night! Our last night of the tour is spent at 4.5 -star Fitzwilliam Castle, just outside Dublin.
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**Non-refundable.
Updated Deposit Policy: Initial deposit can be transferred to another tour within the same calendar year up to 60 days after booking. New reservations must be made, and a new deposit must be paid for the tour your exchangeable deposit is transferred too for the same traveler, otherwise, name change fees apply – see “Name Changes or Corrections” section for more details. Please note: These exchangeable deposits are a one-time transfer and cannot be moved forward continually to other tours. Once the exchange has taken place from an original tour to a new tour, there is no longer an exchangeable policy for that newly booked tour.
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Triple Occupancy (Per Person)
$4,595
Double Occupancy (Per Person)
$4,749
Single Occupancy
$6,645
Full balance is due at time of booking for reservations made after June 22, 2026.
All Taxes Included in Pricing
ALL TOURS ARE 100% NON-REFUNDABLE
We encourage the purchase of travel insurance to protect your travel investments from unanticipated reasons to cancel and/or out-of-province medical coverage. Collins Tours offers insurance coverage through Manulife. Click here to quote and purchase insurance online.
8 Nights of Accommodations Including:
- 2 Night stay in Dublin at the 4-Star Temple Bar Hotel
- 2 Night stay in Killarney at the 4.5-Star Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa
- 1 Night stay in Galway at the 5 Star HARBOUR HOTEL GALWAY
- 1 Night in Sligo Bay at the 5-Star Markree Castle!
- 2 Night stay in Belfast, Northern Ireland at the 5-Star Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
13 Meals Including:
· 8 Full Irish Breakfasts
· 5 Premium four course Group Dinners (2 with wine or beer)
*Bonus: Emerald Isle Welcome Reception in Dublin with cocktails and appetizers.
Luggage Handling at each hotel!
Collins Tours Air Package Available!
Note: Flights are with WestJet non-stop from Halifax, NS to Dublin, Ireland and return.
New Brunswick & PEI passengers have transfers included travelling to Halifax airport and return.
Halifax NS Full Price: $1,799 CAD Taxes Included On Sale For: $1,724 CAD Taxes Included
Dublin City Tour
Get lost in the cobbled streets of Temple Bar, learn to pour the perfect pint of Guinness at the iconic Guinness Storehouse and Museum, and enjoy a Jameson drink in the spot where it all began: the Jameson Distillery
Ring of Kerry Tour
Our local guide will meet us for an all-day tour. The amazing scenery will take us past Killorglin and onto Glenbeigh. We make our way along the cliff roads that offer amazing panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay. The Dingle Peninsula stretches 48 kilometers into the Atlantic Ocean. Take in this breathtaking scenery!
Corrib River Cruise
Sit back and enjoy this sailing complete with an authentic Irish Dancing demonstration and some world-famous Irish coffee (admission & Irish coffee included). Sip your coffee as we make our way past historical sites, castles, and local landmarks.
Derry City Tour
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Ireland’s only completely intact walled city and the second largest city in Northern Ireland this afternoon.
Admission to Giant's Causeway - seaside columns formed by ancient volcano – Self-guided tour included
Formed over 60 million years ago!
Admission to Guinness Storehouse Museum - tasting included
Admission to St. Patrick's Cathedral, Blarney & Bunratty Castles
Entrance to Cliffs of Moher dramatic seaside cliffs
Jameson Whiskey Distillery
PRICING TO BE ANNOUNCED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
* Early booking Bonus! Traditional Jaunting Car ride in Killarney!
Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket, Belfast Guided Tour & Pub Experience Optional Excursion
Traditional jaunting car ride – powered by horse: INCLUDED FOR BOOKINGS BEFORE JUNE 22ND
Services of an experienced tour director
Location: Overnight WestJet flight , Halifax - Dublin
pick-up location and meet your driver for your transfer to Halifax airport. At the conclusion of the tour, you
will be returned to the same location.
Final Pick-Up Locations & Times
New Brunswick Passengers: Nova Scotia Passengers:
• Fredericton, Lincoln Irving Big Stop - 2:45pm Meet group at Halifax Airport, departure
• Saint John, Route 1 Irving – 4:00pm gate for WestJet Flight WS42 to Dublin
• Moncton, Magnetic Hill McDonalds – 5:15pm
• All stops for passenger pick-up/drop-off will be brief (10-min) and we ask that you remain on board while
new travellers board the coach.
• Upon your arrival at Halifax airport, meet your tour manager and fellow travellers for your direct overnight
group flight to Dublin, Ireland. PLEASE NOTE: all passengers have their 1st checked piece of luggage (up
to maximum of 50lbs) included in your tour package. Additional fees apply for overweight bags.
Carry-on luggage is free and must be light enough to store in the overhead bin unassisted with a
maximum weight of 22lbs per bag. Visit www.westjet.com for more details on luggage fees. Luggage
payments are paid directly to WestJet for overweight or additional checked luggage and fees are
charged on both outbound & return flights. Please be sure to read the important information section
regarding Valid Passports for check-in and traveling to Europe.
• For all flights, be aware of rules concerning any liquids or gels you want to take on board. Do not pack
prescription medication, jewelry, or travel documents in your checked baggage.
Location: Arrive in Dublin, Temple Bar Hotel (Welcome
• Upon arrival in Dublin this morning, each passenger will proceed through Irish Customs & Immigration and
then to the luggage area to collect your luggage. Your Tour Manager will meet in the baggage claim area after
you collect your own luggage.
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• We make our way to our deluxe motor coach, have all luggage loaded, and begin with a visit to the Jameson
Distillery, the historic home of Jameson whiskey. Enjoy a fully guided experience with an expert ambassador,
featuring engaging stories, insight into the “grain to glass” process, a comparative tas ting of three Jameson
whiskeys (guided tour and tasting included).
• Following our visit, we continue to our city centre hotel together, the 4-star Temple Bar Hotel.
• Kindly note: While an early check-in request has been made, hotel rooms are not guaranteed until
4:00pm. Fashionable areas of Dublin such as pedestrian-only Grafton Street and Jervis Street Shopping
Centre, across the River Liffey, are conveniently located within easy walking distance of our boutique Dublin
city hotel as well as the Temple Bar itself. There is also an onsite restaurant (your expense), and bar and a
lobby café providing you with plenty of options before the room check-in time. Or perhaps enjoy a pint of
Guinness at one of the 666 licensed pubs in Dublin! Dublin produces an astonishing 10 million pints of
Guinness… daily!
• Relax while your Tour Manager checks in all guests and distributes room keys when available.
• Take time to freshen up before our “Welcome Reception” inside our hotel including a glass of wine or beer
and light appetizers (included) - a chance to meet your fellow travelling companions.
• Following our reception, the remainder of the evening and dinner is at your leisure in fantastic and magical
Dublin, Ireland. Sláinte! (your expense)
Location: Temple Bar Hotel , Dublin (B, Welcome D)
buffet breakfast served at the hotel (included).
• Today we will meet our professional step-on guide for a half-day
tour of one of the best cities in Europe. Tour local attractions
such as the St. Patrick’s Cathedral (entrance fee included), the
Temple Bar area and other local sights, plus a self-guided tour of
the Guinness Brewery Storehouse (entrance fee included)!
• Kindly note: some walking will be required during city
tours as buses are not permitted or capable of travelling
through some inner-city streets.
• Enjoy lunch at the Guinness Brewery Storehouse (on own).
• After our visit to the Guinness Brewery Storehouse, we will transfer back to the hotel. The remainder of the
afternoon is yours to explore Dublin at your leisure.
• You will have time to freshen up before meeting the group this evening for our “Welcome Dinner” including
live music with a traditional Irish dance show and a glass of wine or beer! (included). Meet your fellow
travellers and Tour Manager in the hotel’s lobby for a short walk to the restaurant . We will have an Irish
toast, “May you have warm words on a cold evening, a full moon on a dark night, and a smooth road all
the way to your door” to the begin a great tour with new friends.
• Following dinner, the remainder of the evening can be enjoyed as you wish (your expense).
Location: Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa , Killarney
• An Irish buffet breakfast is included this morning at your hotel. Please have your tagged luggage outside of
your room ready for pick-up this morning as we check out of the hotel and travel into the countryside. Be
sure to cover any personal incidental hotel charges (i.e. movie rental, phone calls) before leaving the hotel.
• Board your motor coach as we make our way to Blarney Castle (entrance fee included). Built over 600
years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest Chieftains, Cormac McCarthy, it has become one of Ireland’s greatest
treasures. Kiss the famed Blarney Stone (depending on wait times) which is known for its gift of eloquence.
You will never again be lost for words! We have allotted a 2.5-hour visit at the Castle including time for lunch
(your expense), then we travel to Killarney, in County Kerry.
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• Our hotel for the next two nights is the luxurious 4-star Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa. The hotel is located on
the doorstep of Ireland's oldest National Park, and it blends classic luxury with a vibrant town centre. Relax
as your bags are taken to your room for you and your Tour Manager distributes your room keys.
• Early Booking Bonus - Today, take the opportunity to join our Jaunting Car excursion, one of Killarney's
most iconic and memorable experiences. Climb aboard a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car and enjoy a
leisurely ride through the scenery of Killarney National Park. Travel to the historic Ross Castle, where you
will have time to admire the beautiful setting and capture a few photos before returning to town. This
charming Irish tradition offers a unique and relaxing way to experience the natural beauty, history, and
timeless character of Killarney.
• Tonight, enjoy dinner and a free evening in the heart of the city. With our centrally located hotel, you are
surrounded by a wide variety of restaurants, cafés, and lively spots offering everything from local cuisine to
international favourites (your expense).
Location: Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Killarney (B, D)
• Today’s highlight is travelling around the Ring of Kerry. Our local professional guide will meet us for an all-
day tour. The amazing scenery will take us past Killorglin and onto Glenbeigh. We make our way along the
cliff roads that offer amazing panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay. The Dingle Peninsula
stretches 48 kilometers into the Atlantic Ocean. Take in this breathtaking scenery!
• Lunch today (on own) at a location along our route.
• Take time to relax before joining your tour manager and fellow travellers for a group dinner with glass of
wine or beer (included) at our hotel’s restaurant.
• Following dinner, the remainder of the evening is on your own (your expense).
Location: Killarney – Harbour Hotel, Galway (B , D)
any personal incidental hotel charges (ie movie rental, phone
calls) before leaving the hotel.
• Meet your Tour Manager and board the motor coach as we
make our way to Bunratty Castle (entrance included). Built in
1425, it is the most complete and authentic medieval castle in
Ireland. The Castle was restored in 1954 and now contains
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• During your visit you have time for lunch (on own) before we
depart and make our way to the Cliffs of Moher
• Enjoy a scenic drive to Ireland’s iconic Cliffs of Moher
(entrance and visit included) before continuing to our hotel in Galway’s city centre, the luxurious Harbour
Hotel!
• Once again, your Tour Manager will check you into the hotel, distribute room keys and have your luggage
sent to your room – all part of the Signature Collins Tours service.
• This evening, meet your Tour Manager and fellow travellers for another delicious group dinner at the hotel’s
restaurant (included).
• Following dinner, the remainder of the evening is on your own and at your expense (your expense).
Location: Markree Castle , Sligo Bay (B , D)
morning, meet the group and travel by motor coach to enjoy a river cruise. Be sure to cover any personal
incidental hotel charges (i.e. movie rental, phone calls) before leaving the hotel.
• Today’s highlight is the Corrib River Cruise. Sit back and enjoy this sailing complete with an authentic Irish
Dancing demonstration and some world-famous Irish coffee (admission & Irish coffee included). Sip your
coffee as we make our way past historical sites, castles, and local landmarks.
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• We will make our way to today’s destination in County Sligo, Markree Castle! We will have a lunch break on
route (your expense).
• Take time to enjoy your overnight stay at Markree Castle, a truly unique property with old-world charm.
th This authentically restored Castle was originally built in the 14 century and provides delightful Irish
hospitality. We will arrive late in the afternoon giving you time to enjoy our beautiful castle before dinner
this evening!
• Your Tour Manager will again handle the group check-in process and have your luggage delivered to your
rooms.
• Join your tour manager and fellow travellers again this evening for another group dinner (included) inside
the Markree Castle Hotel.
• Following dinner, the remainder of the evening is on your own (your expense).
Location: Markree Castle, Sligo Bay –Giant’s Causeway –
• Following another Irish breakfast (included), we board our coach and make our way to Northern Ireland to
Derry City (Londonderry). Be sure to cover any personal incidental hotel charges (i.e. movie rental, phone
calls) before leaving the hotel.
• We will enjoy a guided walking tour of Ireland’s only completely intact walled city and the second largest city
in Northern Ireland.
• Enjoy this historic city with time for lunch (on own) after our walking tour.
• Next, we travel to the Giant’s Causeway, the coastal geological
phenomenon that was formed over 60 million years ago!
(entrance fee included). This incredible landmark is one of
Northern Ireland’s most visited sites, and for good reason! You
can almost see why characters of Irish folklore were conjured by
this beautiful and unique seaside setting.
• Board the motor coach as we head to Belfast, the birthplace of
the RMS Titanic. Belfast is the capital and largest city in Northern
Ireland. Our home tonight is the 5-star luxury hotel, The
Fitzwilliam Hotel located in the heart of the city center.
• This evening dinner is on your own with many choices within
walking distance of your hotel. The remainder of the evening to
be enjoyed at your leisure. Perhaps you would like to visit “The
Glass Jar” the Narrowest Bar in Belfast or wander the streets of this beautiful, modern city.
Location: Belfast – Fitzpatrick Castle, Killiney Co. (B,
• Wake up and enjoy another Irish breakfast (included) before
checking out of the hotel. Be sure to cover any personal
incidental hotel charges (i.e. movie rental, phone calls) before
leaving the hotel.
• Optional Excursion - Join your Tour Manager, fellow
passengers, and local professional guide for a 2-hour city tour
of Belfast. We will learn about ‘The Troubles’ and visit some
of Belfast’s main districts, including the city centre , Cathedral
Quarter and Titanic Quarter as we admire the city’s beautiful
architecture. Following the tour, we will visit a local historic
pub for a pint of Guinness (included in tour cost). (Price $99
CAD per person including tax, guided tour, pint of
Guinness, and return transportation. Please book before
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th August 28 by contacting the Collins Tours staff by email at getaway@collinstours.ca or by calling 1-
888-636-8080).
• Next, we drive south with rest stops along our route before we arrive at the beautiful Fitzpatrick Castle in
Killiney, located just southeast of Dublin. We will stop for lunch on our way (your expense).
• Allow your Tour Manager to handle the group check-in and have luggage sent to your rooms one last time.
• Join your tour manager and fellow travellers for our “Farewell Dinner” with a glass of wine or beer
(included). It is your opportunity to share stories with your new friends and begin to plan your next
adventure with Collins Tours!
• The rest of the evening can be enjoyed at your own leisure (your expense).
Location: Dublin to Canada (B)
by your Tour Manager) for those who purchased Collins Tours’ All-Inclusive Air Package. Be sure to cover
any personal incidental hotel charges (i.e. movie rental, phone calls) before leaving the hotel.
• For our clients who purchased Collins Tours Inclusive Air, upon arrival at Halifax Airport, you will meet your
driver for the transfer back to your designated pick-up location.
Collins Tours Inclusive Airfare
Includes in-destination transfers in Dublin from airport to hotel and hotel to airport, 1 piece of luggage per person, and 1 carry on piece of luggage per person.
Note: Flights are with WestJet non-stop from Halifax, NS to Dublin, Ireland and return.
New Brunswick & PEI passengers have transfers included travelling to Halifax airport and return.
Halifax NS Full Price: $1,799 CAD Taxes Included On Sale For: $1,724 CAD Taxes Included
Saint John, Fredericton or Moncton NB includes shared transfer to/from Halifax airport Full Price: $2,145 CAD Taxes Included On Sale For: $2,020 CAD Taxes Included
Charlottetown PEI includes shared transfer to/from Halifax airport Full Price: $2,399 CAD Taxes Included On Sale For: $2,124 CAD Taxes Included
Includes All Fuel Surcharges & Taxes.
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- Expert Guides
- 24/7 Support
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