Need advice for planning trip to Ireland?

Question

I would eventually like to send my Father and Mother to Ireland for a week or 2 as a vaction/ life goal my Dad has always had. I was wondering how 2 Americans could get a nice vacation package somewhere, with taxis/means to get around and even tourist groups to tag along with. They are both in there Early 50's and just wondered if any Americans have booked a nice vaction in Ireland and if so where so i could brush up on some reasearch. Thanks so much ( I live in Philly, so a Flight would be from the Philadelphia International Airport)

Answer 1

I just got back from ireland in june. The best thing is to contact a travel agent and see what deals they have and compare those you find online. Alot of the time an agent will give you the same price. We got a great deal it was called the town and  country package. It was 3 nights at a 5 star hotel in dublin, 4 days B&B tour and 3 nights at ashford castle. The castle was amazing. Luxery for us girls and history for the men. It also included 4 massages, two limo rides two activites to do at the castle(falconery, horseback riding, fishing, harbor cruise, bike or walking trails so many) and a pic-nic. all for $3200. Go to discoverireland.com they have some good deals on there. And i would HIGHLY suggest that they do an individule tour, not group. Because if you by yourself you can stop when ever you like, take your time, stay extra if you like a place and if u go with a group your stuck with them. And driving in ireland is a piece of cake except in dublin i would just take the buses. But they will have a wonderful time there, its beautiful.

Answer 2

www.cietours.com

i have taken 2 tours with this company.  they are amazing!!!  the giudes are freakin' great... you don't have to worry about driving (which is great because you can enjoy a few pints and see the scenery without missing anything because you're driving)... 2 meals a day are included... beautiful hotels... you see things you may not see if you're not with a tour guide 24/7.

i think your parents would really enjoy this tour and be very thankful that you sent them on it!!!

Answer 3

Well, i don't have th info you seek.  But i have a friend that went to ireland.  One thing he did was go to uk chat rooms on yahoo.   for sevral mths and got to know some folks that lived in ireland.  They gave him a great run down on things  for one.  A few he had dinners with and others drove them to  diffierent places that with a tour  comp. they never would have seen.