Ultimate Ireland: DELUXE 2026

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Ultimate Ireland: DELUXE 2026
Dublin, Ireland
May 5 - 14, 2026
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The Wanderlust Rose
$3,250
Deposit: $500

About this trip

Road trip around Ireland this spring with myself and an expert local guide for 10 jam-packed days! After a sold-out group trip to Ireland in 2022, 2023 and 2024, this highly requested trip is back and better than ever! 


We've added a day and a second luxurious castle stay!! (Just wait til you see this place!!) The group is smaller than ever before and we've included more activities + meals than any other year. And on top of all that,  moved the trip to shoulder season (instead of peak!). This is the most luxurious & in-depth Ireland trip we've ever done with the most trip inclusions! 


It's going to be an unforgettable trip around a country I'm certain you'll fall in love with!  

And did I mention we are having a 5 course meal while spending the night in a castle?! (And this year we've upgraded you all to suites!!) 


This is truly the ultimate Ireland trip... if you've ever dreamed about seeing this country, here's your chance to do it ALL! 


25% non-refundable deposit required to hold your spot. Trip is non-refundable 90 days out.

What's included

Expert local Irish guide

Cash, our guide from last year, will be returning with us again! I can't wait for you to meet him :)

All accommodation

All 3 and 4 star accomodation with a few luxury stays

Overnight in a castle

We'll be staying at Abbey Glen, a luxury castle hotel in Clifden

5 Course Castle Dinner

Pack something nice to wear, we are dressing up and attending a nice meal inside the historic castle, Abbey Glen

Cliffs of Moher

Ireland's most famous attraction!

Kiss the Blarney Stone

Spend the afternoon on the Blarney Castle grounds

Giant's Causeway

Enjoy a picnic overlooking one of the best sights in Ireland

Titanic Experience

Visit the actual site where the Titanic was built and set sail! This interactive museum brings the fateful story of the ship to life.

Dark Hedges

This Game of Thrones filming location makes for beautiful photos

Daily Breakfast

Enjoy a nice breakfast at each one of our hotels

Guinness Factory Tour

Sip a fresh Guinness in the Gravity Bar overlooking Dublin

Killarney National Park

Ride in a carriage through this lush, green national park

Visit Dingle Peninsula

You'll fall in love with the beautiful, scenic beaches here

Visit Doolin

My favorite tiny village in Ireland!

Photos of your trip

Professionally shot photos of you around Ireland, edited and delivered in a Google Drive

Jameson Factory Tour

Vist Adare

See the charming thatched cottages in this traditional Irish town

Beautiful coach

Travel around the country in a beautiful state-of-the-art coach bus

Welcome Dinner in Dublin

Dunluce Castle

Explore the Game of Thrones Filming Location

Dunraven Hotel in Adare

Stay in the historic Dunraven Arms Hotel, it's sure to be a favorite!

Dublin Walking Tour

See all the best sights of the city with a local guide while I photograph

Clontarf Castle

Spend the night in a second castle in Dublin

What's not included

Airfare to & from Dublin

Airport transfer

Airport shuttle drops off right in front of our hotel in Dublin!

Tips for our local guide

Some meals & drinks

Day 1

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Arrive in Dublin

Welcome to Ireland! We will meet at our first hotel right in the heart of Dublin, the beautiful 4-star Grafton Hotel. 


That evening, we'll have our first group dinner with live Irish music! 

Day 2

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Explore Dublin

We'll begin the morning with a visit to the Little Museum of Dublin before setting off on a walking tour around the city.


You're sure to fall in love with Dublin. We'll visit all the highlights: the Ha'penny Bridge, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle and more! 


And I'll be there helping capture photos and video of your entire experience.


After lunch, our local guide Cash will pick us up to bring us to the Jameson Factory Tour AND the Guinness Storehouse. Ireland's two most famous drinks, brewed right here in Dublin. 


You'll get to see beautiful views of Dublin from the stunning Gravity Bar! 


Have dinner at a local restaurant that evening before going for more live music.

Day 3

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Belfast: Black Taxi Tour & Titanic Experience

Our local guide, Cash, will pick us up from the hotel and we'll set off for Belfast! 


When we arrive, you'll get to hear personal accounts from the citizens of Belfast about the violence in Northern Ireland on a Black Taxi Tour. It's a real highlight of our time in Belfast!

Enjoy lunch at an award winning cafe in the city center. Afterwards, we'll head to the Titanic Experience. An incredible museum that was built right in the shipyard where the actual Titanic was built! 


That evening, we'll have dinner and check into the hotel before heading out on the town for anyone who wants to see some of Belfast's pubs! Option to join a pedal pub that evening. 

Day 4

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Dark Hedges & Giant's Causeway

The next morning, we will set off for the stunning Dark Hedges. Game of Thrones fans, you might recognize this place from the series. 


I'll be helping capture photos here as we wander the nearby grounds as well. 


From there, we will continue on to Giant's Causeway where we will have a picnic overlooking one of the most iconic view points in Ireland. 


We'll drive to Londonderry where we will be spending the night.  We'll be staying right in the heart of the city at the lovely 4-star Maldron Hotel Derry so you can easily walk to the old city walls and the Derry Girls Mural. 

Day 5

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Spend the night in a CASTLE

Enjoy a beautiful drive through the Irish countryside. 


Late that afternoon, we will be checking into Abbey Glen Castle where we will be spending the night! 


Feel free to dress up for our included 5 course castle dinner that night! Photoshoot at the castle included.


Day 6

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Kylemore Abbey & night out in Galway

Enjoy a leisurely morning on the castle grounds :)  Then we will drive the beautiful Sky Road before arriving at the stunning Kylemore Abbey


You'll have ample time to explore here during our morning & afternoon on the grounds. This highly anticipated addition to the trip was a favorite last year!

After lunch, we'll head to Galway, one of my favorite cities in Ireland.


Upon arrival, we'll check into the lovely (and perfectly located!!) Eyre Square Hotel. 


That evening, we'll have the Galway Pub Crawl... We'll visit 4 local pubs and play some fun games along the way! This night is a blast! 



Day 7

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Free Day in Galway

Galway is always a favorite stop so I've designed the itinerary to give you all a free day to wander, shop and explore this beautiful city! Option to join a walking tour, shop at the original Claddagh ring shop, get a local tattoo or sleep in after the pub crawl the night before. 


Galway is bursting with live music so be sure to catch some of the street artists or wander into just about any pub and find a show!  

Day 8

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Cliffs of Moher & Doolin

This day is iconic! We will visit the most famous site in Ireland, the stunning Cliffs of Moher.  The drive there is breathtaking and when we arrive, you'll have plenty of time to wander and explore this legendary site. We'll be having lunch in the nearby village of Doolin. 


Afterwards, we'll head to the village of Adare, famous for its thatched cottages. 


We'll be staying at the beautiful & historic 4-star hotel, The Dunraven Arms.  Enjoy some free time exploring the quaint little village! 


Day 9

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Killarney National Park & Blarney Stone

Enjoy a delightful breakfast at the Dunraven before we drive to the beautiful Killarney National Park where we will take a carriage ride around this scenic landscape. 


Afterwards, we will head to the Blarney Castle grounds. Here you'll have free time to explore the gardens, have lunch onsite and kiss the Blarney Stone! 


We'll make our way back to Dublin that evening returning to the city around 7pm. 


Enjoy a final night at the beautiful castle hotel.

Day 10

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Time to say goodbye!

Enjoy a final morning at the castle before departing for the airport! 

All photos will be uploaded in a Google Drive following the trip. 

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Dublin, Ireland

About your organizer

Hi, I'm Emily Rose! In 2018, I sold all my stuff and moved into my suitcase to travel full time and work around the world! After 33 countries and 29 states, I decided to start bringing others along on my adventures with me! Check out my website TheWanderlustRose.com or my Instagram (@thewanderlust_rose) for all things travel and adventure. I can't wait to meet you!

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