top of page
historic-irish-castle-tour-001,ar_3.0,w_1787,h_595,.webp

Josher Foundation Fundraiser
Tour of Ireland Summer 2024

A Private Luxury Tour Designed Just for You

We've partnered with a leading Irish Travel Agency to create a fundraiser event that is a win-win for all parties! 

A Few Quick Notes:

  • This 8-day, 7-night itinerary is based on you arriving at Dublin Airport on Day 1 (8th of June 2024) where our Driver-guide would collect you and tour with you each day until he drops you at Dublin Airport on Day 8 (15th of June 2024)

  • It is recommended that you arrive a day early to Dublin since Day 1 of the tour is packed with events.  We can accommodate picking you up in the morning of Day 1 from a location besides Dublin Airport.  

Tour Highlights
(Click on images to see more info!)

ABOUT SPIKE ISLAND

ABOUT SPIKE ISLAND

Once known as "Ireland's Hell", Spike Island started out as a monastic settlement in the middle of Cork Harbour. Over two centuries ago it became a military location with the building of Fort Mitchel which occupies over 20 acres of the island. The island is accessed by ferry from Cobh.

ABOUT GAP OF DUNLOE

ABOUT GAP OF DUNLOE

Stunning Kerry mountain scenery will greet you on a walk in the Gap of Dunloe. A famous mountain pass between the MacGillycuddy's Reeks to the west and the Purple Mountains to the east. Mountains, old stone bridges, lakes and fresh air is what await you here.

ABOUT THE GUINNESS STOREHOUSE

ABOUT THE GUINNESS STOREHOUSE

Guinness is more than just a brand, indeed, more than just a beer. And that's not just for the Irish, but for the many millions of Guinness-drinkers worldwide. The site of the brewery itself is massive, at a staggering 26 hectares, but it will be the old grain storehouse that you visit. Shaped like a giant pint of the black stuff, this most popular of Dublin attractions towers over the surrounding neighbourhoods, with the top-floor Gravity Bar offering a delightful panorama across the Dublin cit

ABOUT EPIC: THE IRISH EMIGRATION MUSEUM

ABOUT EPIC: THE IRISH EMIGRATION MUSEUM

EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museum, tracks the harrowing history of the 10 million Irish people left the island, for a variety of reasons, over the past 300 years.

ABOUT TRINITY COLLEGE

ABOUT TRINITY COLLEGE

Ireland's most prestigious university is arguably its most attractive, too. Covering no less than 16 hectares, the college buildings and grounds are a poetic tribute to the best of Victorian architecture. Receiving its charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1592, Trinity remained exclusively protestant until 1793. Today, such prejudices and exclusions are long gone, and Trinity enjoys a global reputation as a leading institution for learning, teaching and research.

ABOUT PEARSE LYONS DISTILLERY

ABOUT PEARSE LYONS DISTILLERY

A unique location for an Irish distillery; in the nave of former St. James Church, Dublin City set Pearse Lyons out as a whiskey to notice of in 2017. While the distillery is new, the Lyons' family have a strong tradition of whiskey production, the family moved to Kentucky in 1976, to work at the Gems Whisky distillery. Today, they specialise in small, boutique Irish whiskey.

ABOUT KILKENNY CASTLE

ABOUT KILKENNY CASTLE

The location of the castle has been historically significant since Strongbow constructed the first building a wooden tower, in 1195, to control a fording-point of the River Nore and the junction of several routeways. William the Earl Marshall built the first stone castle on the site, in 1260.

ABOUT THE ROCK OF CASHEL

ABOUT THE ROCK OF CASHEL

Ireland has more than its fair share of outstanding archaeological sites, but the Rock of Cashel is arguably the most impressive. The 'rock' from which it takes its name is, in fact, a limestone hill, covered in luscious green, rising from the plain which characterises the surrounding area. The word 'cashel', by contrast, is derived from the Irish Gaelic word caiseal, meaning stone fortress. It was the seat of kings and medieval bishops for 900 years and flourished until the early 17th century.

ABOUT BLARNEY CASTLE AND THE BLARNEY STONE

ABOUT BLARNEY CASTLE AND THE BLARNEY STONE

Situated five miles north-west of Cork city, Blarney Castle is a solid fixture on almost any tour of Ireland. It is best known for the famous "Blarney Stone" of which visitors are encouraged to kiss, in accordance with a tradition that spans centuries. Situated five miles north-west of Cork city, Blarney Castle is a solid fixture on almost any tour of Ireland. It is best known for the famous "Blarney Stone" of which visitors are encouraged to kiss, in accordance with a tradition that spans cent

ABOUT COBH

ABOUT COBH

Famous as being the Titanic's last port of call before setting off on its ill-fated journey across the Atlantic, Cobh is a town in Cork harbour. Formerly known as Queenstown, until 1920, the town was also the last part of the mainland that prisoners, of the notorious Spike Island, would see before making their 1.8 km boat crossing to their cells.

blarney-castle-005,ar_1.5,w_1600,h_1066,.webp

Tour Itinerary: Day by Day

Day 1 - Sat, Jun 8, 2024

Welcome to Ireland! We'll have an arranged plan to get you either from airport, or from your hotel if you flew in the night before (recommended).  Your journey begins! 

Included today:

Day 3 - Mon, Jun 10, 2024

Depart for Kilkenny via Kildare.  

Included today:

Day 2 - Sun, Jun 9, 2024

Spend the day around Dublin! Ask us questions about what to use your free time at night for!

Included today:

Day 4 - Tue, Jun 11, 2024

Journey south to Cork past the grassy plains of Tipperary.  

Included today:

guinness-storehouse-008,ar_1.5,w_2909,h_1940,.webp

Day 5 - Wed, Jun 12, 2024

Depart for Cobb Town and the southern shores of Great Island.  

Included today:

Day 7 - Fri, Jun 14, 2024

Begin your travel north through the Golden Vale. This day is mostly a travel day.  Like most nights, you'll have opportunity at night to explore the town.  

Included today:

Day 6 - Thu, Jun 13, 2024

Depart for the world famous Kilkenny Town on the edge of the National Park.  

Included today:

Day 8 - Sat, Jun 15, 2024

Your drive guide will meet you at lobby and make short journey to Dublin airport.  Enjoy your wonderful memories! 

View Gallery

There may be no better way to communicate what we do than through images. As you browse our site, take a few moments to let your eyes linger here, and see if you can get a feel for our signature touch.

Our Services

Terms and Conditions

2024 Private Tours Payment and Cancellation Policy:

 
ITINERARY ALTERATIONS:

Small adjustments such as skipping out on events are possible.  Please let us know as soon as possible if you feel you may want to skip something.  No major changes are able to made at this time.  

BALANCE PAYMENTS:

The full balance is due at time of purchase.  Full amount including $400 deposit will be refunded if we are unable to execute tour.  

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED & FEES:

Credit cards will incur a 2.7%-3.5% fee depending on type of credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express..etc).  If you choose to do ACH (direct bank transfer) then only a .30 cent fee will be charged.  It is recommended to utilize ACH.  

PARTICIPANT CANCELLATION:

Cancelations are only authorized for extreme circumstances that will be approved on a case by case basis.  If we are unable to execute the tour, the full amount including $400 deposit will be refunded.

What's Included

  • All the accommodation, meals and drinks, specified in your itinerary, are included in your tour price.

  • Entrance to all of the attractions, specified in your itinerary, are included in your tour price.

  • All luxury air-conditioned transport, specified in your itinerary, is included in your tour price.

  • An experienced, qualified and knowledgeable Driver-Guide, is included in your tour price. *Please note, your Driver-Guide’s working hours are regulated for your safety so your driver-guide is not on-call and your Driver-Guide is only included for the specified itinerary above.

What's not Included

  • Airfare or travel costs getting to/from Ireland are not included in your tour price.

  • Travel Insurance is not included in your tour price.

  • A gratuity to your Driver-Guide is not included in your tour price. If at the end of your tour, you are extremely happy with your driver-guide, which we know you will be, then a gratuity of 10.00 to 20.00 USD (per adult per day), would be considered an excellent gratuity.

  • Any Meals and drinks, that are not specifically mentioned as part of your itinerary above, are not included in your tour price.

  • Extra items at your accommodation, such as Laundry, Spa Treatments, Room Service, Telephone Charges and Porterage of your luggage are not included in your tour price. *Please note, your Driver-Guide will load and unload your luggage from the touring vehicle, but guests are responsible for bringing their luggage to and from your hotel room.

Meet the Team

bottom of page