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Savor a true taste of Irish splendor" Explore the historic city of Dublin by bus. Gaze upon the historic Rock of Cashel and visit the famous Blarney Castle. Explore the spectacular Dingle Peninsula. Meet a local family and enjoy tea and scones at their farm. Stand in awe on the Cliffs of Moher. Spend the night in a stately castle and enjoy the atmosphere of its magnificent reception rooms. Sip on the “water of life” at a whiskey distillery. From Dublin’s charming Grafton Street to the breathtaking sights of County Kerry, gaze across the countryside and beauty of Ireland.
Your Tour Includes
- 4 Handpicked Accommodations
- 9 Meals
Included Highlights
- Dublin
- Blarney Castle
- Dingle Peninsula
- Farm Visit
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Accommodations
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Nights 1-2
Killarney Towers
Nights 3-4
Old Ground Hotel
Night 5
Cabra Castle
Night 6
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Marian was a wonderful tour guide. She was professional, courteous, quick witted, attentive to details, as well as whetting our interest to see more of Ireland. I want to go back!
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Everything was first rate. Our tour manager and the driver were both the best. Accommodations were great and we liked everything we did on the tour. Definitely will use Collette again!Timothy Underwood
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I fell in love with Ireland and the people. They were most accommodating and happy all the time . The food was exceptional. I would love to come back to Ireland someday
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Norman our tour manager made it the best trip! He really cared about what was going on for our group. Marko, the bus driver did a perfect job as well. I would highly recommend Ireland and Collette to anyone!!! Thanks for an unforgettable experience. I travelled alone, and it was so awesome! Bonnie JaxBonnie Jax
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Loved the Guinness tour & Irish dance party afterwards. Loved Cabra Castle. Our driver Matko was fabulous. Would have liked more facts from our tour guide Norman. Was not as organized as past guides. Had perfect weather. Favorite place was the little town of Dingle. No
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Food was delicious. Irish people were very friendly. Scenery was so beautiful. Really enjoyed Medieval dinner.
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Evening of Irish music and dancing
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The whole experience was amazing. The tour from beginning to end. The tour bus driver was skilled and we all felt safe and the tour guide had so much knowledge and personality. He made it interesting and a learning experience at the same time. The accommodations were so comfortable and clean. The tour sites and various stops were above my expectations. Thank you.Shirley Dale
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Best exper. was night we stayed at Cabra Castle; mHowever, we did no get there till 5:00pm and had dinner at 6:30, so we did not have time to tour the grounds, which we w ould have loved to do.Brenda Davis
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I had the most fabulous time at the Molana Dairy Farm! The older couple were so adorable! Also, Christ Church Cathedral was beautiful and the Kilbeggan Distillery was very nice. I wish we could have spent more time at the Cliffs of Moher. The Dingle Crystal store was beautiful!Dawn Mayo
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Tooooo much rush. Beautiful hotels and little cities but didn’t have time to see them.Connie Hamilton
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This was our first trip with Collette. We loved everything about it. Of course, being from the U.S. we loved the castles! The most fun was the Irish group with dancing. Our driver was exceptional! Our guide was so knowledgeable and personable. We will check with Collette before making any plans in the future. Thanks for such a great experience!Barbara Fifer
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John was the best tour guide I have ever had! He was very knowledgeable and worked hard to accommodate any requests we had! It was a wonderful tour!
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Medieval banquet. Top shelf. The show was Broadway quality and the food was awesome.
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Ireland is beautiful! The countryside was magnificent and the people were welcoming. The Clifts of Moher and the Dingle Peninsula were beautiful. The food was good and the pub atmosphere was so comfortable. What can you say about castles! You don’t see those everyday. I would definitely visit Ireland again!
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Tour guide was fabulous. Extremely knowledgeable on history and landmarks. Offered suggestions for free time. Bus driver was also amazing and very skilled driver. Tour stops were well thought out and well planned to avoid too much time on the bus. Additional excursions were lots of fun and extra treats.
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Seeing the beautiful country side and hearing the history of Ireland. The stay in the castle was wonderful. Tour guide suggested food and free time sites were spot on!Laura Noland
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The beautiful countryside and the castle we stay was beautiful.Linda Black
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Loved the history from tour guide, extra stops were great! Very organized!! Fewer worries travelling with a tour, check ins so easy, luggage handling was great as well. Bus driver was so friendly, tour guide was great!Barb
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The bus driver who came from Ireland was exceptional!! Tour Guide from Eastern Europe tried her best but she was not the right choice for a tour of Ireland That was Collette’s fault not hers I would not recommend this tour to anyone unless the Guide came from Ireland We really missed out on a lot of what the tour should have provided 👎
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Many wonderful memories- Norman and George, travel companions, accommodations, all historical sites, and touring the countrysides. A nice mix of activities, and all above expectations.
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Everything! Seeing and going through castles. Awesome!! Just beautiful. The best tour manager and bus driver, Norman and George. Would love to be on a tour with them again.
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Tour manager and driver were both excellent. We were disappointed to arrive in Dublin at the crack of dawn but could not get our rooms until 3 pm.Margaret Gofron
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Our tour guide was excellent on all aspects. Very knowledgeable about Ireland and arranged for the most wonderful accommodations and attractions possible. The countryside was beautiful, the people were so friendly, and I loved learning of the history of every place we went. This trip was spectacular on all points!! And I must say the food was yummy everywhere we went. I would go back in a heartbeat!Janis Albert
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Meeting such great people and the country period. History was amazing
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Beautiful country and great accommodations but the best part was our tour guide Barbara. Very nice lady and very knowledgeable about everywhere we went. And then we had the worlds greatest but driver to keep us safe!!!Sue Cattoor
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All was very good except we were supposed to spend 2 night in a magnificent castle but ended up in a standard hotel outside of Dublin for our last 2 nights with nothing to do. This was my number ONE event I wanted on the trip. No one ever told us WHY!!!!!! We had already been in Dublin for 3 nights at the beginning of the week (5 out of 9 nights!!). I am still waiting for an explanation and hopefully compensation. Please respond, Diane LenzenDiane Lenzen
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Great tour & Kate Allen was an excellent tour guide. On top of which she had to deal with a loud, & at times a somewhat obnoxious group (generally 1 person who is also a guide or involved in setting up trips) from Canada. Cliffs of Mohar, Blarney Castle were highlights. Billy was a wonderful bus driver, a Big thumbs up for Kate & Billy!
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Tour Manager and. Bus Driver absolutely wonderful. Charming, friendly and very knowledgable!!!!! Enjoyed all - but especially the drive, Cliffs of Moher, and Blarney Castle. And restaurant choices were excellent!Nancy Kennedy
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It was all memorable. We especially liked the Cliffs of MoherKenneth Kennedy
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This trip my wife and my second visit to Ireland. Having done the major tours already, our favorite part was having the entire time at Blarney castle we were able to have a great lunch and shop in the wool store.Daniel Garcia
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This was a wonderful tour, thanks in great part to our expert guide Kate, and amazing driver Billy. We learned so much about the history and culture of Ireland and took in so much beauty as we drove through the countryside! Favorite sites we visited were Blarney Castle and Cliffs of Moher, and the Spring weather was amazing at both sites. We were blessed with sunshine 6 of 7 days. The tour of Dublin and Christ Church Cathedral with guide James, was also excellent! Accommodations were all well chosen and quite comfortable. The coach was comfortable as well. The included meals were also very well done. All in all, I have nothing but good things to say about this tour, and highly recommend!
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This was a fabulous tour! Kate was an excellent tour guide and Billy was the best driver ever. It was very well-planned and all of the experiences we had were wonderful. It’s very hard to pick a favorite, but I loved driving around the Dingle peninsula and seeing its dramatic scenery. I also loved our trip to the Cliffs of Moher. I can’t wait to go back!Carol Reed
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It was so much to see !! It’s beautiful and I loved every minute of it. Everything was my favorite!! Would do it all over again!!Letty Colley
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I loved it all!!Danny Brewster
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My trip to Ireland far surpassed my expectations!! The tour guide and bus driver were exceptional and very knowledgeable. This was my first international trip and it was seamless thanks to Collette and their team. I’m already planning my next trip 🙂Mary Pyle
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The most memorable part was all the different areas we got to see and experience.
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If there would be someway to give the older tourists the easiest hotel rooms to access. We felt we were one of the oldest and still had several rooms that were the farthest to get to.
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This was our 4th tour with Collette. The only thing that made this trip difficult, we arrive at our Hotel in Dublin early morning 6:30, and could not get into rooms til 2. The rest of the trip was amazing!! Our tour guide John Hogan was so knowledgeable, helpful, great sense of humor. Completely 5-star!! Beautiful rooms, great food! Our next trip is Belgium & Holland Tulip Cruise!!Emmlee Morris
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Every day was really nice. Enjoyed the Blarney Stone. Yes, I kissed it 😊 Cliffs of Moher beautiful. Tour of Dublin interesting. Only one small negative….upon arrival at hotel, I had to wait four hours for my room. You can only walk around or shop for so long. A Welcome bag with water, a snack, even a coupon for a cup of coffee at the hotel would be nice. Both additional trips were very nice. All food was good. Enjoyed the trip very much. Second time I have been to Ireland.
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Kudos to our tour manager, guide, driver and those who went out of their way to ensure our trip was a memorable event. The stops were those we would have chosen. We had a great time!Mary Desando
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It was a great experience! Kept busy with just the right amount of time to explore on our own. Loved Dublin and Dingle! The restaurants were amazing with great food! I really enjoyed the Irish singers and dancer at the Irish House Party. Wonderful entertainment.Gladys Knowles
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We Loved the Irish Splendor Tour!! We were sad to say goodbye.
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Excellent tour. Enjoyed every minute of Ireland
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I loved the tour! Jackie and Bill were Amazing hosts, made me feel comfortable and safe at all the times. Loved everything that we did and sawClaribel Torres Carrasquillo
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Great guide and driver. They made us feel welcome.. Ms. Freely provided excellent background information and history. Her Irish enthusiasm was infectious. The Single Peninsula wss fantastic and time in Single was remarkable.Michael Mccabe
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One hotel room was very small compared to the rooms others were given. Even though I was a solo traveler, I paid extra for my trip and should receive similar accommodations to everyone else. I also did not get my AMerican Advantage Points. Other than that, the trip was wonderful.
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Loved Dublin and being right in the middle of it. The Dingle Peninsula and the Cliffs of Moher were spectacular. Would love to go back some day and see more.Carol Reid
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Everything was incredibly amazing!!Margaret Warning
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I loved absolutely everything about my vacation of a lifetime in Ireland! I would highly recommend this tourSusan Stahl
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was a great way to see Ireland. great tour guide with a lot of information. even had good weather.Marleen Newbrough
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Good way to Ireland. We had good weather too..Richard Newbrough
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The Guiness tour was on your own self paced. We got their tour tickets online which was a significant savings.Joleen Harrison
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Everything that was planned went off without a hitch. John, our tour guide, and John, our bus driver, were very professional and personable. They truly added to the enjoyment with their knowledge.Rhonda Kimbrough
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Tour guide was awful. Too much bus time. Itinerary wasn't accurateJennie Hutchinson
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We saw a lot of different types of the countryside and the tour guide was a wealth of information on Ireland and the different things that we saw.
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Excellent tour. Loved the off the beaten path excursions. Hotels were top notch. Tout guilde (Tom)?was very knowledgeable and fun. Our bus driver was amazing as some of the roads were so narrow. My favorite part of the tour was the visit to the dairy farm. The couple invited us in to their home for tea and scones. Something different from the normal tourists stopsDawn Devine
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Great time of year for this tour. We got to see the fall colors. The buses were very comfortable and had USB ports at each seat.Victoria Drakes
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It felt like a family.Fiona was so explicit with details and stories.Dan also so warm and charming while keeping us safe. This was my second trip to Ireland..Overall best experience.Andrea Handy
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Not picked up at airport upon arrival as promised and waited over an hour for transportation from airport to home upon return trip.Cynthia Davis
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Great way to see some of the most beautiful country in the world! This tour is perfectly paced and my 83 year old mother and I had a wonderful time.
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I really enjoy the Blarney Castle, the grounds, the climb up and down.
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Everything was perfectly coordinated. We could not have had better weather, accommodations, tour director or bus driver.Karen Kellogg
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As with any tour, sometimes you have to take part in things you are not interested in (In our case the Guinness tour and whisky tour.) to do the things you want to do. The meal and entertainment after the Guinness tour was a highlight of our trip. We would have rather have had the time for a museum. The Castle evening was wonderful too.Glenda Emigh
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well plant, informative, well managed and excellent driver. considerate of everyone needs.Katherine Schuchmann
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Great sights and pace to the tour. Tour Manager John was outstanding.
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The entire tour was an absolute dream! The tour guide and bus driver were second to none. I was ready to go back the day I got home!!!Heather Toler
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Great trip, put together wellBonnie Murphy
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The tour manager and driver made this a wonderful experience. Their warmth and concern for each travelers safety and enjoyment were amazing. This was my seventh tour of Ireland and I would rate Kate and John at the top of my list of great guides and drivers.Susan Bell
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Transportation home was awful. 24 hrs is way too long for 50+. Would like more time in each town to go down town & get the flavor of Ireland. Whiskey tour not good…,rather have gone down town. Spent too much time at jewelry stop. Love Ireland and people very friendly. Liked all of the history Collette gave us. Favorite experience was actually at the farm in the rain talking to Irish people
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The highlight of the tour for me was Cabra Castle. Beautiful accommodations and an excellent meal. Would have enjoyed hearing about the history of the castle. Also the visit to Dingle Peninsula. Negative was the size of the group. Way too large. Also felt rushed with time alloyed for most meals
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Just a great first time..Susan Jones
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Loved the off the beaten stops and the beautiful scenery.
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There is always room for improvement and bring us to stops without a gift shop.
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Everything was on time, the hotels were very good, and the tour was as described.
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Accomadatiins we’re good, some experiences were lacking.Delores Padgett
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Hotel in Dublin was VERY good, however, it was a long walk (approx 45-60 minutes) from City Center.Tunis Morrow
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We were constanly 'experiencing' Ireland. Even when on the bus, Fiona shared info, history, passing sights with us. We could never have seen as much of Ireland if we were on our own.
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When we received our tour book, our hotels had changed. We used to have a hotel right in the center of the city, we ended up with hotel, it was nice, but it was an outskirts. We had to taxi or bus in Dublin in Killarney, or give us excursion was not represented the way we thought it would be, it’s dinner and entertainment in Guinness, and we had dinner entertainment, one day, and Guinness, the next day. It took up two afternoons. The castle was excellent, but we stopped at a gas station for lunch that day. it would’ve been nicer just to have lunch at the castle. We didn’t get much help when it came to transportation by ourselves downtown from our tour guide. Our tour guide Martina, did a great job with history. On the bus, we were assigned seats, because we were told we would move around. The people in the back were stuck in the back the entire time and just move back-and-forth. They were some it would’ve been nicer just to have lunch at the castle. We didn’t get much help when it came to transportation by ourselves downtown from our tour guide. Our tour guide Martina, did a great job with history. On the bus, we were assigned seats, because we were told we would move around. The people in the back were stuck in the back the entire time, and just move back-and-forth. There were some people that move the card so they could sit anywhere they wanted to, and the tour guy didn’t Resolve that situation . I enjoyed all the places that we visited. It was obvious that the tour was overbooked, and split in half, and we were rushed everywhere we went. We had an hour and a half in Guinness, we had an hour and a half at the Blarney Castle, Our bus driver, Dave did a great job.
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The tour was fantastic with a few very small exceptions.3 of the 4 hotels we stayed at had a double and single bed per room,which is not optimal for married couples,or people even slightly above the norm as far as height. Also there were two stops at shops,one a jewelry ,the other wool clothes. It felt both forced,and a waste of time for most. The time would have been much better spent in the smaller towns we went to such as Dingle and Killarney. Norman our tour guide and John our bus driver are the best at their professions I have ever come across. Cabra Castle is was especially wonderful and a perfect place to end the trip.Deron Quebe
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Every day was filled with new experiences. Our guide, Jackie, and bus guide, Tony, were always there to give advice or just listen. It was a great trip and would not be able to see so much if they were not there.Louise Dougherty
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I wish we had more time to relax and or have more leisure time to explore the main cities we were staying in!Erynn Dnae Turner
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The tour was great. What was not so great was the plane reservations. I have been on 3 other Collette Ireland tours. Each time we flew directly from LAX to Dublin. This time we flew on British Air through Heathrow. Anyone who has flown into and out of Heathrow knows this is a difficult airport to navigate. One of my clients was in a wheel chair. When we landed there were 2 wheel chairs for 10 people. The attendants had to each ferry 5 passengers. I stayed with my client and sent the other 7 on their own. They got lost, had to go through security unnecessarily and reached the other gate much later than expected. Luckily the plane was delayed but they didn't know that so it caused distress at the beginning of the trip. On the return I told the wheel chair client she would have to go alone with the attendant so the others were satisfied. Not only that we arrived late in the day so missed out on any pre-tour possibilities.Virginia
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Our Ireland tour was excellent because of Kevin, our Tour Guide. Also, John, our Tour Bus Driver, was very professional and caring of all 32 of us! Thank you both for a positively wonderful, and relaxing time! The beautiful countryside was gorgeous as well as all the clean roadsides, etc. Thank you Ireland!!Nancy Dugas
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Great tour director. For those who never visited Dublin, Book of Kells should have been included.
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It was a great experience. I enjoyed the experience
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Excellent tour. Loved Dingle PenyMarie Mclaurin
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Great experience for a variety of excursions. Excellent tour guide and bus driver.Rhonda Lonza
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everything was very well organized and out tour manager was excellentElizabeth Garrett
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Excellent trip, guide, driver, food & hotels. Cliffs of Moher was my favorite. It had been raining & was foggy but by the time I got to the cliffs, the weather cleared & took some beautiful photos! Would rather have visited a sheep farm than a dairy farm.Paula Gattis
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Tour guide was excellent.
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This was an amazing trip! Everything was perfect from the start. Our tour manager and bus driver were excellent! My only compliant is how crowded the bus is. We needed just a bit more space to make us compfortable.Rhonda Wilson
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So organized and our tour guide and bus driver were so enjoyable, and gave us a wonderful tour of .Ireland , I guess the only thing would of been 1 day to expire Dublin on own , but it was a great experience, My daughter and I had a super time , 👍Phyllis Minkel
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Something could be different. Long bus rides I would like to stop and see thing. Stepping you can enjoy your self and strength your legs.Brenda Jackson
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Everything about the trip made it enjoyable except for the long layover in Amsterdam.
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This is the first time I’ve been on an organized tour so I don’t have any other experience to compare to. We covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time., so we were on a bus a lot. But overall it was a great tour.
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The tour was poorly scheduled. We visited 4 areas in 6 days which left very little time for enjoying the locations.Deborah Detrick
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The actual tour was great. The return flights were terrible. It took 26 hrs to get us home. It was miserable.Jeanyne Tangari
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It was a wonderful vacation and our driver John and tour guide Norman made it memorable and without a doubt Ireland itself, a real joy!!Patricia Garbeff
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Fiona - tour manager and Laurence - driver ensured we had a great overview of Ireland with use of the bus sound system and their back and forth banter to tell us about what we were seeing as we traveled, and about the history, culture and people. We had ample time for seeing things in Dublin by skipping the Guinness tour, and on frequent stops on daily bus excursions. Overnight stays were in very nice hotels - Killarney Avenue, my most favorite as the town was very nice and close. Great itinerary and overall a very enjoyable trip.Thomas Dellinger
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Most of my group tours have been with OAT. Much higher price point//Smaller groups and more personalized treatment. I was very pleasantly surprised that it was as nice as it was. it was a great value for the money, John the tour guide was excellent.
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It was just amazing. We had a wonderful time .Tielia Sanders
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Was spoiled by the service and hospitality from the tour guide. The quality of hotel's and the areas that we tour. The tour guide was honest in telling us that it would a just a snip of what to visit.William Quiroz
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The planning for this tour was excellent. I really appreciate attention to details! Most memorable experience was at Cliffs of Moher. Collette has earned my trust to travel with them in the future!
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Blarney Castle was so memorableLaura Huckaby
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Just plain excellent! The people, accommodations, and activities were amazing!Lynn Cavalier
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Once we arrived everything was great I would suggest taking care of your own transportation to get there or on any tour so you know when you’ll arrive and when you’re leaving and what your route will be. The routing inclusive in the cruise is not always your best option.Richard Fletcher
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Great tour guide! Fiona did a fabulous job.
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Our tour guide was the best by far of all the tours I have taken. He was excellent.Ronald Cavalier
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Everything about the tour was great, we did have some issues with arrival flights but that was airline issues not ColletteMichael Neely
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Great experience well organized and fun.Douglas Newland
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The tour was great, our tour manager was extremely knowledgeable and took great care of us. My favorite part of the tour was the Blarney Castle.Kimberly Adams
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This itinerary provides the perfect first visit to Ireland. You will leave with such a love of Ireland and ready to plan your next visit.
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I loved the Cliffs of Mohr. It was great to kiss the Blarney Stone and stay in a castle. I really think the trip hit the highlights. We saw a lot for a short trip. Very well organized. Again, our guide Norman and bus driver John were great!!Cornelia Davis
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The experience was great. The Cliffs of Moher were my favorite part of the trip.Frederick Bostick
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Favorite memorable experience was in the town of Killarney. The town Christmas lights and parade was mesmerizing!! I felt like I was in a Christmas hallmark movie!!! Brought out the child in me!
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Every aspect of the trip was wonderful. The Medieval Dinner was spectacular starting with the mead tasting and harp and guitar music and the mengeling with others. The feast was delicious and fun to eat with only a knife. That entertainment was delightful with their singing and comical antics that liven the show. Also,, the visit to the Blarney Castle was great. We had good weather (a plus) and plenty of time to explore the grounds and the castle.Judith Mcwilliams
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Top notch tour company.Barbara Youzwak
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Dingle , Blarney stone, and the food was my favorite part of the tour. Was a little upset that no one had my wine Moscato .Lorraine Dufresne
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Cliffs of Moyer was breathtaking, Cabra Castle was first classThomas Young
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The Dingle peninsula had great views.
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Felt the tour director could have been a little more involved and informative about certain aspects of the trip.
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I sat back & let Collette take care of the details so I could enjoy my trip.. Excellent service.
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So many memorable experiences, hard to pick just one. Cabra Castle,tour of Dublin, cliffs of Moher,
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Meeting the locals: servers, shop keepers, local guides. The tour manager arranged for an optional jaunt ride through a part in Killarney.Dor Remsen
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Collette does everything first class---I was very impressed. My favorite experiences were in Killarney and Dublin probably because we stayed at the hotel two nights. The Irish Pub in Killarney we went to had live Irish music and the best clam chowder I have ever eaten. Dublin I stayed at the hotel one of the days instead of going on the bus and had a wonderful 2 hour breakfast with an Irishman named John who was there visiting his wife Helen in hospital. I know it is necessary to cover a lot of ground with the bus---but too much time on the bus---not enough time at the sites. Otherwise---I will always chose Collette!!!Lorna Guimond
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The Cliffs of Moher were more beautiful than I could imagine and were on my bucket list.
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This was our very first trip using Collette, but it will certainly not be our last. Every accommodation, from food to hotel, exceeded our expectations. The tour was extremely well planned out and really gave us a full experience in a short amount of time. We cannot rave enough about this tour and company!
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I think we got a great tour of Ireland.
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I got to see my cousin that I hadn't seen in 42 years and that was the highlight. Everything was just excellent, best trip I've taken so far.Patricia Schultz
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The cliffs of mother were breathtaking, Cashel rock wonderful.Bruce dalstrom
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The itinerary was great and we saw a wonderful sample of Ireland with enough free time to explore on our own.Kelly Hanks
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Pretty much everything. Our guide made this a very enjoyable trip. she truly has a gift for being a tour guide.Maureen Reed
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Everyone respected time restrictions and most abided by them. If not, people were politely warned about being considerate. Sean took the worry out of carrying suitcases, reminding us of tax ramifications and explaining local customs.Joan Kilcoyne
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Cabra Castle, Tullamore Distillery, Cliffs of Moher, Molanna Dairy Farm, Dingle,Blarney Castle, and Trinity College library. Also the wonderful breakfast buffets and dinners and all the people we traveled with!Jane Zwolski
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I already said the food and accommodations were great, but we should have been given more info on what was open and the costs on the Monday bank holiday afternoon in Dublin.Alice Mow
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Visting the Knock Apparition site most impactful & memorable! Also enjoyed the Cliffs of Moher, countryside & small towns we explored...and Guinness tour & tasting! Jackie , tour manager, was awesome! She shared info, stories, folk lore, and made it all so fun! She went out of her way to help one particular member of our group get back the Waterford Crystal he had left on a train ride (before joining our group tour). She's a gem!
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We loved every experience. Restaurant selections were wonderful, the tour of Guiness and the whiskey distillery were great, and the shopping excursions were fun. Loved hearing the history of Ireland, both on our excursions and from David along the bus route.
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Beautiful scenery and excellent food
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The many things include d in the tour met my expectations.Bobbie Lawson
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Enjoyed the people on the tour. Meeting the dairy farmer and his family
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The blarney stone, the last day at the castleRobert Vieyra
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Basic, not much given. Some were pricey add ons.Jane Contello
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Fabulous Dingle Peninsula and Cliffs of MohrKathryn Jimenez
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Cabraa castle was beautiful the country side was breathtaking kilarney was the bestCynthia Mills
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Ireland was beautiful from Dublin to Killarney to the Cliffs of Moher, a truly memorable trip!Linda Pitts
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From Dublin to Killarney to the Cliffs of Moher it was breathtaking!Dennis Pitts
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We traveled to all the places I wanted to see. It was a very memorable experience.Joyce Dunning
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pubs in DublinThomas Hohn
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The tour was everything I expected and more. I thought each stop would be the most memorable, but then the next day there was another wonderful experience. Spending the night in Cabra Castle was the best way to end an incredible journey.Joann Power
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I feel that I saw what I needed to see. I especially liked touring the dairy farm. I liked having slept in a 200-year old castle. I was pleasantly surprised how good the food was.Sharon Gariti
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It really had a great experience. They took us from a major city like Dublin all the way to a castle in the countryside card Calabra. The only negative I would say would be there wasn't enough instructions on the tax that you get back and how to exchange currency.
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All facets handled professionally with organization and education.Larry Woosley
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It was all good, however would have liked to have toured more Castles. Three out of four of the hotels I would definitely return to.
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I love History and traveling overseas gives me a chance to learn about over countries. Seeing them was a experience that I won't forget. The food was a good and had a good variety. Of course I don't remember eating that I didn't. The rooms were beautiful and a good example or Irish hotels. The thing I really like was the trip to the dairy farm. That man was super and I could listen to him all day.Evelyn Yon
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Would absolutely do it again!!!Jaime Franks
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I loved our last day spent at the castleRosalie Shine
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Beautiful. Great tour guide. Bus driver great.Rodney Gillen Hall
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Killarney was my favorite part of the trip. The ride through the countryside was interesting and beautiful since the flowers and trees were in bloom. Our guide made our trip much more interesting and entertaining!Pamela Chavers
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Tour of Dingle Pennisula and DairyLaqueta Posey
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Wish I hadn't spent $ for the Guinness Tour. It was hot in the building, tour was too long and way too many people. On top floor couldn't even walk around or see out the windows, so many people. Othewise would have rated the overall tour 5 star.
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The tour went well and the weather was outstanding. Our tour went in the opposite direction of other Collette tours and began at a location that was isolated from pubs, shopping, and entertainment. It made me feel like we lost a day of our six day tour. Our tour manager was a good guy, but he got a little too political with personal political views that were sometimes the opposite of mine.LTC Michael Swansburg
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Loved this tour! Our tour manager & driver were the best! The only small disappointment was that we didn’t have quite enough time at a couple of places to explore the grounds as much as we would have liked; for example, the Cliffs of Moher & Blarney Castle. The highlight for us was spending the night at Cabra Castle. It was amazing! Travel arrangements were well planned & things went smoothly. Love that Collette picked us up in our hometown to get us to the airport. This trip was awesome! Would do it again!Debra Gelvin
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Favorite - Dingle peninsula and Irish dairy farmer testimonialO Mays
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A good over view of Ireland today. Wonderful sights and interesting information.Mary Ann Donnelly
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except for freezing the whole time learned a lotGloria Goins
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Need more time in Dublin and Dingle.Deborah Libera
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Variety of tour stops and knowledge of guides.Robert Coleman
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Cliffs of moor. Just beauiful. Loved all the places we visited in Ireland.Sharon Laughlin
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I enjoyed the sights of Dublin, Moriarity's, the visit to the dairy farm, the Medieval Dinner and the stay at Cabra Castle. I enjoyed the Irish dinner and entertainment in Dublin, but would have appreciated it more after a good night's sleep. Visiting the Dingle Peninsula & the Cliffs of Mohr was interesting, as were the St. Patrick's Day "parades."Sally Daigle
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all tourswere very good safe and excited to go backTommy Yniguez
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Wrong time of year. Cold, windy, rainyJudith Schaeffer
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I really enjoyed the Medieval dinner. The food and entertainment were excellent.Kathleen Moon
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Loved the gardens around the castle at Blarney Stone. While Ed went to kiss and be photographed, I toured and photographed the gardens. Judy
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There were quite a few memorable experiences. Enjoyed the stay at Cabra Castle and the last dinner in the ballroom there at the castle.Sybil Jackson
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Ireland is beautiful, so you put up with a lot just to get to visit there.Christel Dickens
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I give them 4 stars because some of it was interesting but on the other hand I had been there before so some of it I had already done.
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Everything in Ireland was beautiful. The Blarney Castle was most memorable!Loretta Frank
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I loved how friendly and helpful the people of Ireland are. Our tour manager, Marc, took great care to make sure everyone was happy and taken care of. We all loved our happy and friendly bus driver, John. I loved the castles, sheep, cathedrals, food, etc. I enjoyed all the different places we toured and would have a difficult time picking a favorite.Kathryn Lynne Weaver
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I really enjoyed our bus tour of the Dingle Peninsula.Billie Jenno
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Tour was excellent, guides were knowledgeable, accommodations were very nice.Janet Crutchley
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first hotel too far out nothing to do for half a day wasted time have better things to do one day ride 2 stops to shop boring.Earlene Morales
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Well managed tour. Loved it.
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Staying in the castle the last nightRena Reed
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Two days in hospital now trying to get insurance to pay correctSarah Almaguer
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Sorry, due to a medical emergency - did not get to finish the tour but we are going to go back.Joyce Counselman
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Talking to Colette about our mothersBarbara Ann Calloway
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Enjoyed everything except the farm visit. I felt there were other things we could have done in the place of that.Debra Mckinnon
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Same as last box that was #1Beverly Obrien
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Great trip. Would have liked the two days in Dublin at beginning of trip when we sera’s tired.William Pittman
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Absolutely wonderful. Can’t wait until our next trip.Janet Mauldin
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All aspects of the trip were equally memorable.Charlotte Kersh Purdy
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loved our time in Ireland!!
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Our tour director was very knowledgeable. Our driver was an expert. The entire trip was a great learning experience. Beautiful scenery, excellent food, and wonderful experiences with the culture of Ireland.
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one of my favorite experiences was touring the Irish Dairy farm and listening to stories of the owner of the farm. We saw a true picture of what the lives of the Irish is like. The Patriarch of the family had so many wonderful stories. One optional tour - to the restaurant in Dublin owned by U2 was really hyped up and it not meet with how it was described. We didn't have much opportunity to spend time in pubs and to hear the Irish music.Susan Eaves
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This was my 9th trip to Ireland an one of my best
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Everything went as scheduled in our itinerary. The weather was ideal, and the stop at a dairy farm was very nice.Barbara Modos
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It would take more space than what you are providing.Patricia Hubbs
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Kissing the Blarney Stone and Irish Step Dancing at a local pub
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I lived the Blarney Castle. The time of this tour was slightly off season so there were NO crowds which made for a perfect experience.Judith Weniger
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Ease of booking Pre-planning questions answered promptly Tour manager and bus driver were greatCheryl Weniger
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Fast-paced, but very enjoyable. We saw a lot of Ireland in 6 days. My favorite place was Dingle and Inch Beach - so beautiful!Maureen Tarantino
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Beautiful countryside And ocean views
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Well planned and made good use of our time.Beverly Weimer
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Again the tour guide drove the experience. Going to the farm was a wasted day.
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It was a great value Coach was comfortable, Hotels greatPatricia Larkin
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Hard to choose but Blarney Castle & kissing Blarney Stone.Patricia Hess
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I loved the drive around the Dingle Peninsula.Gretchen Schulz
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While every stop was amazing, I think Margaret and Padfy's farm was wonderful and Cabra castle was a jaw dropping, fabulous experience.
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The Clipffs of Moher were spectacular. Same comments as previous.
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All the activities planned gave me a worthwhile experience.
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Most memorable was Dingle Peninsula. Breathtaking views and scenery!Elizabeth Stephenson
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The knowledge our tour guide had and sightseeing were breathtaking.Angelica Murrillo
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Oh my gosh, it's hard to provide just one. Visiting with Patty and Margaret at their home was absolutely lovely.Debra Evans
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smokers should have their own tourdelphine anderson
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Our tour guide, (personal details removed by Feefo), was excellent and because of her commentary we were able to better appreciate what we were seeing and experiencing. What prevented me from giving a 5 rating was our disappointment in not being able to see central Dublin due to St Patrick's Day activities.Teresa Grice
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We enjoyed all the locations we visited. Just the right amount of time in Dublin. The city tour of Dublin was perfect - knowledgeable city guide and in depth visits to two sights, St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Guinness Factory.
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Unexpected delightful activity at Dromoland Castle....hawk walk!!
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Dingle peninsula was beautiful; Cliffs of Moher fabulous, the Castle glorious, the beer and whiskey distillers not so.Alice Doehring
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Dronoland castle, the Cliffs, the people, so friendly.
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dublin was lively and interesting. the countryside was beautifulThomas Richmond
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Loved the Dromoland castle and the Dingle peninsulaPatricia Mitchell
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I have taken several group tours before with my high school. So when I compare Collette with EF or Explorica, Collette is far superior. The accommodations were excellent to the point that if others on the tour tried to compare them with USA accommodations I explained to them that for Europe standards, these were 5 star. My son and I were VERY impressed with the accommodations.The meals included were very good as well. When Collette covered the dinner costs, we all had a choice of wine, beer or another beverage. Our tour manager was okay, but I got the sense that he was an introvert in an extrovert's job. When I have done other tours, the manager was a people person and appeared to relate to people better. For example, the majority of the tour group transported to the airport very early in the morning, My son and I were leaving later so Collette provided a separate car. When we arrived to our gate, I saw our tour manager across the hall talking to someone else (looked like another tour manager). I waved and he acknowledged me. I did not want to interrupt their conversation so we sat down across the way (maybe 10 meters) away. The tour manager went on chatting for about 30-40 minutes and never took any initiative to come over and wish us safe travels, etc. This is odd because any other tour managers I have worked with would have done that. He wasn't unfriendly, but there were several examples like this throughout the tour. The only other thing that bothered me about the tour was that after we left Killarney one day, Collette gave us almost an hour to shop at Moriarity's. This was crazy ridiculous. It was a small store and several of us commented that Collette or the tour manager must get a percentage of the sales from Moriarity's. Later in the tour, we went to the Cliffs of Moher and only had two hours to hike and eat. It was so beautiful there and I wish there had been four hours (at minimum) scheduled for that site. Personally, my son and I could have stayed there for most of the day. Still the value for the money was excellent and I would recommend Collette to anyone. We will probably use them again.Ms. Ivey
