Ashford Castle and The Splendor of Ireland
Join us for an unforgettable journey to Ireland's picturesque western region, with a stay at Mayo's renowned Ashford Castle. Playing host to a slew of notable guests over its 800 years, this majestic estate is full of history, splendor, and elegance.
The richly appointed castle features intriguing antiques, coats of arms, and secret passageways, as well as extensive manicured gardens and the highest caliber of refinement and service.
Monday, May 10 - Sunday, May 16, 2021
Western Ireland
For additional details or to book Ashford Castle and The Splendor of Ireland, call 855-890-5298 or click here.
Trip highlights include:
Six-night stay at Ashford Castle
Lessons in falconry at one of the most established schools in Ireland
Visit to the 1,000-acre waterfront Kylemore Abbey
Private whiskey tasting
Archery lesson at Glenlo Abbey Hotel
Traditional Irish afternoon tea
The Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Ireland
– Arrivals at leisure
– Airport transfer from Shannon Airport to Ashford Castle
– Welcome reception at The Inglenook Room at Ashford Castle
– Dinner at Ashford Castle's George V (dinner jacket is required for men)
– Included Meal: Dinner
Day 2: Explore Ashford Castle
– Guided tour of Ashford Castle with local historian
– Falconry demonstration and "hawk walk"
– Meet & greet with Ashford Castle chef
– Traditional afternoon tea
– Included Meals: Breakfast, Tea & Dinner
Day 3: Discover Connemara
– Catamaran cruise through Ireland’s rugged Connemara landscape to Killary Fjord
– Lunch in Connemara at a local Irish pub
– Visit Kylemore Abbey, located on the shores of Lough Pollacappul
– Private tour of Kylemore Abbey's gardens with the estate's head gardener
– Dinner at Ashford Castle
– Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Lough Corrib and Glenlo Abbey
– Morning cruise along a traditional trade route to Lough Corrib
– Lunch at a local pub
– Archery lesson and putting competition at Glenlo Abbey Hotel
– Dinner at Ashford Castle's George V (dinner jacket is required for men)
– Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Irish Art and Architecture
– Morning and lunch at leisure
– Behind-the-scenes art and architecture tour of contemporary Irish art
– Dinner at a local farm-to-table restaurant
– Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6: Ashford at Leisure
– Morning at leisure
– Private whiskey tasting at Ashford Castle's Prince of Wales Bar
– Farewell dinner at The Connaught Room at Ashford Castle
– Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7: Departures
– Departures at leisure (three separate group airport transfers arranged to Shannon Airport for individual flights home)
– Included Meal: Breakfast
Lodging
Evocative of a bygone and elegant era, yet perfectly adapted to today’s modern needs, Ashford Castle retained its distinguished cultural heritage through a major renovation in 2013 that brought it back to life.
Pricing
$9,850/person based on double occupancy
Booking & Details
For additional details or to book Ashford Castle and The Splendor of Ireland, call 855-890-5298 or click here.
NOTE: Space is limited to 25 guests. Travelers to handle costs and logistics associated with airfare, airport transfers, meals, and activities that are not outlined in the above itinerary. Trip to be arranged by a third party operator: Academic Travel Abroad. Itinerary is preliminary and subject to change.
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