4* Irish Experience

Day 1

We travel to the 4* Bloomfield House Hotel which is surrounded by the Irish countryside. During our break we can provide midweek spa discounts – please call for more information.

Day 2

We visit Dublin with a chance to explore the city in your own time. Top visitor attractions include: the Guinness Storehouse, the National Museum of Ireland, the National Gallery of Ireland and the gothic St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Day 3

This morning we will visit nearby Belvedere Castle & Gardens, this stately house boasts a magnificent 160-acre lakeside estate alongside an 18th century Georgian villa and a Victorian walled garden. The afternoon is spent at your leisure - maybe make use of the discounted spa treatments that are available at the hotel.

Day 4

After a leisurely morning we head to the Castletown House and Gardens, Ireland’s first and largest Palladian style estate built between 1722 and 1729 for William Connolly, speaker of the Irish House of Commons and the wealthiest commoner in Ireland. Today you can explore the beautiful 18th century parklands, with river walks, a temple and the remains of a bathing house.

Day 5

This morning we visit Athlone, a historic town commonly known as the ‘Gateway to the West’, situated along the River Shannon. Here, you can visit the Athlone Castle, a major attraction that features a Visitor Centre and the Luan Art Gallery. Afterwards we visit Galway, internationally known for its friendly people and charming streets. Wander the cobbled city streets and feel like you’ve stepped back in time! Perhaps visit the Galway City Museum. Overlooking the Spanish Arch, this modern, spacious building is home to a fabulous collection of Galway’s history and heritage.

Day 6

We retrace our footsteps back home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner