Ireland's Ancient East: 3 Day Tour
Duration
3 day(s)
Languages
English
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Explore Powerscourt Estate and gardens
Sample a wide range of Irish whiskeys, gin, vodka, and poitín
Behind-the-scenes access at Midleton Distillery
Visit historic towns including Kilkenny, Cork, and Cashel
Scenic drives through Ireland’s Ancient East
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Begin your 3-day whiskey adventure with hotel pick-up in Dublin at 10am. Travel through Ireland’s Ancient East to Powerscourt Estate and Distillery in Wicklow for a guided tour, warehouse visit, and Fercullen whiskey tasting, with leisure time to explore the mansion, gardens, and lunch. Continue to Ballykeefe Distillery near Kilkenny, sampling gin, vodka, poitín, and single pot still and single malt whiskeys, then stay overnight at a 5-star hotel on the edge of Kilkenny.
Next, visit Blackwater Distillery in Ballyduff, Waterford, to sample small-batch gin and historic whiskey recipes, then travel to Rebel City Distillery in Cork for a guided tour and tastings of gin, absinthe, and vodka, with an overnight stay at a 5-star Cork hotel.
Finally, explore Midleton Distillery in East Cork on an extended behind-the-scenes tour of Jameson, Redbreast, and Green Spot whiskeys, including the Cooperage, Maturation Warehouse, and Distiller’s Cottage, with premium tastings and shopping at the store. Return to Dublin with a stop at Cashel to see the Rock of Cashel, arriving around 6:30pm.
Breakfast is included each morning; lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Distillery visits may be adjusted based on availability.
Hotel pick-up and private transportation
Breakfast each morning
Guided distillery tours and whiskey/spirits tastings
Entry to Powerscourt Estate and gardens
Lunch and dinner
Hotel stays
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Minimum age for tastings is 18 years
Comfortable walking shoes recommended
Tour operates in all weather conditions
Distillery visits may be adjusted based on availability
Bring valid photo ID for tastings
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Customer Reviews
Angela

You cannot miss visiting this UNESCO World Heritage site. Book ahead otherwise you won’t get in. Book via the dedicated website. It’s simply amazing to see and have the guide tell you about civilisations Neolithic and 3200BC. It’s the oldest site I’ve ever done.
Frances

I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but was very happy to discover that there was a timed, guided tour with limited numbers. There's a chance to look around the visitors centre before you board a private bus to the first stop - Nowth. The tour was about an hour long, but the time went very quickly - despite the awful weather. Next stop was Newgrange. Again we had plenty of time to listen to the guide and take photographs. The highlight was being given entrance to the middle of the tomb and seeing the skill that went into making it. Wonderful, humbling experience. Well worth making the trip and very good value for money. Compared to Stonehenge, it's much better. Better value, more interesting, proper guided tours, plenty of opportunities to take pictures and limited to small groups. Stonehenge is, in comparison, almost £30 each; packed like sardines onto a bus; told to 'move along' when you do get to the stones and no guide.
Barry

Newgrange is a monumental feat of ancient engineering. Older than Stonehenge and the pyramids, this Neolithic passage tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its most captivating feature is the precise alignment with the winter solstice, where a beam of light illuminates the inner chamber, a testament to the astronomical knowledge of its builders.
Kim

Great place to visit, young and old. From petting the animals and feeding the sheep, holding day old chick's, Plenty of space for children to run around. Play areas for children too.
Sophia

This place was amazing! You must buy tickets before arriving. They have limited slots available for each time slot. This allows you to enter the mound. The grounds were well kept. The view is amazing. I got goosebumps after entering the mound. It's amazing to think people walked in the passage for thousands of years, just like you do. There is a museum before you enter the grounds with a lot of information. They even simulate the solar cycle in the passage. This place is a must visit while you are in Ireland.
