Day 1: Step into Ireland's Ancient East: Wicklow, Carlow and Waterford
DUBLIN DAA PLATINUM SERVICES
Step off your flight to a luxury, fast, effortless travel experience with a warm Irish welcome. Meet your private luxury Chauffeur service before fast tracking through priority immigration to platinum services private terminal. Enjoy some relaxation and refreshment time in your private suite with shower facilities and clothing valet services available, as well as porter assistance for luggage reclaim so you feel refreshed and ready to get the most from every moment of your trip to Ireland.
POWERSCOURT ESTATE PRIVATE HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR WITH BRUNCH
Enjoy a ‘Behind the Scenes’ private tour of Powerscourt House and Gardens with the Estate family. Hear the family stories passed down through the Generations. Then join Alex, the Head Gardener for a Garden tour of these amazing Gardens, voted no 3 in he world by National Geographic. Indulge in brunch on the Terrace and a little shopping for the best of ‘Irish design’ gifts at Avoca.
Dublin Airport – Powerscourt Estate ( 51 km/ 45-60 mins)
RUSSBOROUGH HOUSE - Private Tour, Birds of Prey & Artisans of Russborough
Visit this award winning house with it’s ornate, 18th-century Palladian villa with collections of porcelain, furniture and art masterpieces, before visiting the National Birds of Prey Centre to meet over 40 different Birds of Prey. Enjoy a Hawk Walk while learning how to handle these great birds. Meet the centre’s Magnificent Eagle, against the backdrop of the spectacular Wicklow Mountains, before browsing the studios of the Mastercraftsman, The Artisans of Russborrough in the refurbished stable yard of the Estate.
Powerscourt House & Gardens – Russborough ( 41 km/ 56 mins)
WILD FOOD FORAGING WITH BLACKSTAIRS ECO TRAILS
Come and explore Nature with a Wild Food Foraging walk or Hike with Blackstairs Eco Trails expert Guides Mary and Robert White. Learn about the Celtic Tree Trail and enjoy a late afternoon tea/ refreshments at their wonderful Old Rectory Home, set in the foothills of the Blackstairs Mountains.
Russborough – Ballyedmond, Borris (40 km/56 mins)
Overnight Kilkenny, Wexford or Waterford options include:
MONART DESTINATION SPA
Visit one of the worlds leading Destination Spas at Monart. At Monart, they will ensure you relax, rejuvenate and renew in this stunning and unique environment, before you enjoy dinner and a relaxing luxury overnight stay.
Ballyedmond, Borris, Co Carlow – Monart, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (59km/ 1 hour)
CLIFF HOUSE HOTEL
Stay at the intimate coastal luxury escape when you check into the Cliff House Hotel. This 5-star relaxing hideaway overlooks the UNESCO Copper Coast, located just outside the picturesque village of Ardmore in Co Waterford. Its restaurant has been awarded a Michelin Star for its fine Irish food.
Ballyedmond, Borris – Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore (196km – 2 hours 28 mins)
MOUNT JULIET ESTATE
Experience all that Mount Juliet Estate has to offer whether it be golf on the Jack Nicklaus-designed course, a dining experience in the Michelin Star Lady Helen Restaurant, treatments in the luxury spa and lake fishing, woodland walks, bike rides through the Estate, and more.
Ballyedmond, Borris – Mount Juliet Estate Thomastown (75km – 1 hour 10 mins)
LISMORE CASTLE (PRIVATE RENTAL)
Step back in time in Lismore Castle which is the Irish home of the Duke of Devonshire and once belonged to the Earls of Desmond. The castle dates from 1170, yet there is no shortage of modern luxuries.
Ballyedmond, Borris – Lismore (170km – 2 hour 2 mins)