Shades of Ireland

September 14-23, 2025

 

Please call the office at 613-384-4684 or click here to book online.

 

This getaway is offered in partnership with Collette Tours and includes your Airfare and Airport Transportation.

 

From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle.

 

Kiss the Blarney Stone at historic Blarney Castle. See Killarney from an Irish jaunting car and pick from a selection of the best restaurants in town with our Diner’s Choice program. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Stand in awe at the top of the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Feel like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle.

 

A vibrant blend of captivating culture and stunning scenery, these are the shades of Ireland you’ve always imagined.

 

What's Included:

• Round Trip Airfare from Ottawa International Airport

• Transportation to and from the Airports

• 7 Nights of Hotel Accommodations

• 13 Meals (8 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners)

• Stand in awe of the stunning 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher.

• Jump into Ireland's vibrant capital city - Dublin.

• Travel back in time as you take a traditional jaunting car tour through the Killarney National Park.

• Overnight on the grounds of a stately castle.

• Experience the Ring of Kerry, one of the world's great coastal roads.

• See Irish sheepdogs in action during a traditional demonstration.

• Enjoy a hearty dinner and night of traditional Irish entertainment.

• Taste the "water of life" during an Irish whiskey tasting.

• Settle in for an elegant dinner at a castle.

 

Click here to visit Collette's website for more information about this getaway.

 

Departure Locations & Times:

We have four convenient locations available to board the airport shuttle for this getaway. Please make sure to arrive at your pick up location roughly 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

 

Location	Departure Time	Return Time
Belleville	TBD	TBD
Kingston	TBD	TBD
Gananoque	TBD	TBD
Brockville	TBD	TBD

Package Cost:

The prices shown below are the all-in prices (per person) for the entire tour package including the transportation to and from the airports, flights, accommodations, and included excursions. Pay the $698 deposit (per person) before March 8, 2025 and save $350 per person.

 

Room Occupancy	Price Per Person (Tax Included)
Single	$7249 | $6899
Double	$7498 | $5999
Triple	$7448 | $5949

 

Travel brochures are available - ask us to send you a copy.

Notes:

• A deposit of $698 per person is required at the time of booking.

• Seats must be booked no later than March 8, 2025

• Deposits are refundable until March 15, 2025

• Final payment is due by June 16, 2025

• For the comfort of fellow passengers, kindly refrain from using scented products and perfumes.

• If you have any food allergies we should be aware, please let us know during the time of booking.

• This tour is offered in conjuction with Collete Tours.

 

Insurance:

It is strongly recommended that you purchase travel insurance if you're travelling outside of Ontario. Insurance coverage for this trip can be purchased through Collette for an additional fee of $599 per person. You can also purchase insurance coverage through another provider if you wish. Contact our office for more information and assistance.

 

Air Schedules & Seating Requests:

• Air schedules will be secure and shared with passengers closer to the trips departure.

• Some airlines allow Collette to assign seats, but not all. For those airlines that do, Collette will take requests (aisle, middle, window). These requests are never guaranteed, and can be changed by the airline at any time.

• IATA (International Air Transport Association) mandate 830d requires Collette to ask if travelers give permission for us to relay their email and/or mobile number to the airline. The guest has the right to refuse.  The airline wants this information in order to communicate schedule changes starting at 72 hours prior to departure and throughout the duration of the tour. Additionally, this will help assist with contact tracing on the flights. 

• There are many factors that go into booking group air.  Collette uses all major carriers, contracting the best schedule for each tour.  Airlines have full control on types of seats, location of seats, and schedules.  Group air seating is often determined by the airline and guests may not be able to access their file to choose their own seats. Advance seating is subject to the airline's terms and conditions and there is a chance you might not know your seats until check in. Collette works closely with each airline to fulfil group needs within their contracts.  If you are interested in upgrading from economy seating, please note that you may be on a different schedule from the group and will be responsible for additional fees.  Please contact us prior to final payment if you would like to upgrade your airfare. The sooner Collette is advised of any upgrade request the better chance we have to obtain the upgrades at a reasonable cost. 

 

Collette Notes:

The overall activity level of this tour is a level 2. This means you like a balanced approach to travel. Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you. You can partake in a two-hour leisurely walking tour, covering up to two miles (with included breaks). You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease. There may be 1 to 2 days on this tour when walking tours can cover 3 to 4 miles over uneven terrain. Expect some full days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet. While this level is appropriate for travellers that require mobility assistance devices, there could be times when you may have to sit out on some of the included activities.

 

To kiss the Blarney Stone, you will have to walk up 128 narrow steps to the top, and back down again.

 

If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.

 

Days of features are interchangeable.

 

The Cliffs of Moher can be very windy at the top.

 

*Jaunting car ride is weather permitting.

 

Hotel rooms may be small by comparison to other countries and older properties may not have air conditioning.

 

Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Single rate subject to change based on availability.

 

Due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from your hotel.

 

To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.

For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties.

 

Air passengers will arrive into and depart from Dublin airport. All transfers will arrive into and depart from Dublin airport.

 

Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions.

PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: PASSPORTS AND VISAS Documentation is required by foreign governments for all trips outside Canada. You should visit Global Affairs Canada at https://travel.gc.ca/ for general information about passports and visa requirements. Some countries require a visa in addition to a valid passport for entry, so it is important that you check with the appropriate foreign consulate or embassy for specific entry requirements and details you need to know regarding how and when to obtain the visa. Please remember the possession of valid passports and necessary visas are the responsibility of each client/passenger. If you would like assistance in ensuring you have the proper visa(s) for your trip outside of Canada, we would be happy to refer you to a company that can assist you. We strongly recommend that you have a valid passport (with seven-month validity) for all travel outside Canada. Please be advised transit visas may be required if connecting through a country on route to your final destination. INSURANCE When travelling outside Canada, health insurance is required. Contact your booking agent for more details. TRAVEL CONDITIONS There may be different living standards and practices and different standards and conditions with respect to the provision of services and accommodations outside of Canada.