Visiting a new country is always enjoyable, but truly immersing oneself in and learning about its culture and people is where true delight comes. Ireland is full of great locations, and although you could go and visit the famous landmarks and be completely satisfied, we wanted to build a trip that was far more than that, a journey that checked all the boxes and revealed all the splendor hiding underneath the surface.

Starting from the enchanting city of Dublin, you'll be spending the following 11 nights touring around the magnificent island, as you tick not one but two nations in the process. Your first few nights will see you embarking on a fabulous rail tour along the Wild Atlantic Way. Accompanied by a local host, this tour includes stylish accommodation in Galway and Killarney, with the latter having the option of an included room upgrade (subject to availability) and a complimentary delectable breakfast.

Your incredible Irish experience continues from here with an immersive tour, taking you to the northernmost part of the island, stepping foot on two nations in the space of 7 days. You'll be chaperoned by an experienced tour leader and driver from one place to another via premium mini-coach transportation. Each hotel has been handpicked for its convenient location, comfort, and prior personal experience. Start each morning fully recharged as you enjoy six delectable Irish breakfasts, complemented by three flavorsome dinners just to make sure you've been fully exposed to the amazing Irish cuisine.

So what are you waiting for? The majesty and natural beauty of Ireland awaits you on the 12-day Castles and Causeways tour, a memorable and in-depth experience that may just be your best holiday yet.

Land at Dublin Airport (DUB) and make your way to your first nights accommodation in this beautiful city, just a 20 minute drive from the airport. Explore Dublin at your own pace on your first night before your 4 day Ireland and Grand Atlantic rail tour begins. This tour visits Ireland's premier landmark destinations, such as Cork, Cóbh, Blarney Castle, the Ring of Kerry, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay and Connemara. After days of discovery and adventure, enjoy a night back in Dublin that is yours to design. After Dublin, it's back on the road for you as you climb on board your 6 night Castles and Causeway small group tour. On what is set to be the time of your life, immerse yourself in this tour and experience local hospitality, intriguing legends, grand castles and long standing traditions from Dublin all the way down the coast and back again. Making your way back to Dublin, you’ll be just a short drive away from Dublin Airport where you will begin your return journey home.

Facilities expected at 3 or 4* Hotel Accommodations during your Grand Atlantic tour: 

• Double or twin share bed with private ensuite and amenities
• Complimentary Wi-fi
• Luggage storage
• Flat screen TV
• Complimentary coffee and tea making facilities

Exclusions

• Return international flights
• Visas
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
• Travel insurance
• Tips & gratuities 

Age restrictions

• This tour is not restricted by age

Occupancy

• The minimum number for this tour to commence is two people
• Double sized bed or twin share

Passport & visa requirements

• All visitors require a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers
• Visitors may require a visa
• It is the visitor's responsibility to ensure they are holding the correct and current visa for the countries they are visiting
• If the visitor is a non-Australian passport holder, a valid re-entry visa may be required
• Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing times

Travel insurance

• We recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package

Health & vaccination

• As border restrictions for countries begin to ease, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will maximise the number of locations you can visit. So whilst you are not legally required to be vaccinated, and it’s also not a requirement to travel with us, it will limit some of the countries that you can visit and may make it harder to travel for the next 12-18 months.
• We highly recommend our travellers to look at the current travel restrictions of their destination, speak with a medical professional at least 30 days before departure or get in touch with our team for travel advice.
• Health care such as a doctor’s surgery, dentist and optometrists may not always be accessible on this tour
• It is advised that you ensure you have adequate health insurance cover as part of your travel insurance

Porterage

• Porterage will not always be available throughout this trip, if/when it is available a tip is recommended. 

Tipping

• Tipping is not included throughout your trip and is at the discretion of each traveller

Fitness requirements

• Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility. They must be able to partake unaided in their chosen activities/ package tours/ cruise etc as outlined in the itinerary

Dietary requirements

• Any dietary requirements must be received by DealsAway at least 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements. In most cases DealsAway can cater for special dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you

Transfers

• Not all transfers are included on this trip
• Transfers are included throughout your 6 night Castles and Causeways small group tour

Documentation

• Any applicable pre-trip or tour documentation will be emailed to you prior to travelling. Should you have any queries regarding this please feel free to contact us directly via email at support@dealsaway.com 

 DealsAway savings

• The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving

Itinerary amendments & changes

• Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time

Availability

• All DealsAway trips are available on a request only basis and are subject to availability. Once booked you should receive a payment confirmation and receipt via email, followed by a booking confirmation normally within 72hrs of making a booking, sometimes this can take a little longer subject to supplier delay
• If you have not received your confirmation within 5 business days of payment confirmation please contact us immediately by email at support@dealsaway.com
• In the event that your trip is unavailable for the dates you have chosen, we will contact you by telephone to advise the next available dates

Surcharges

• Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. DealsAway will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by DealsAway to the guest

AMENDMENTS & CHANGES

Name change or corrections

• Name corrections may incur a fee
• Name changes are not permitted
• After bookings are fully paid, any amendment has to be requested in writing and incurs $69 fee per person from our supplier, plus any additional costs and administrative expenses incurred in arranging the amendment

Date changes

• Date changes are not permitted

Refunds

• Please refer to our booking conditions for all information on refunds

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