Saint Patrick is Ireland’s patron saint, known for spreading Christianity throughout the country as a missionary during the 5th century.
This 5-star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ tour offers you the chance to visit different locations across Ireland associated with St Patrick, with your very own Private Driver in a Private Luxury Vehicle. Take your time at each location, capture the best pictures, and avoid the maddening crowds, as our drivers know all the best spots! We will arrange a boat cruise to Inchagoill Island from Ashford Castle for you and your group, where you will be taken on a guided tour of St. Patrick’s 5th Century Monastic site – a really special experience.
You will see how St Patrick left a big footprint in Ireland, as you travel south to The Rock of Cashel in Co Tipperary, also called St Patrick’s Rock. According to local lore, the Rock of Cashel originated from Devil’s Bit when St. Patrick banished Satan from a cave, resulting in the Rock landing in Cashel. You will learn more about this story and many more on this incredible tour of the Highlights of St Patrick in Ireland – Contact one of our Luxury Private Travel consultants now to start planning your very own legendary vacation!
Check out this full list of locations associated with St Patrick here, and add a few more stops to your journey if you so wish!
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Map
Dublin
Hill of Slane, Co Meath
Downpatrick, Co Down
Slemish Mountain, County Antrim
Croagh Patrick, Co Mayo
Ashford Castle
The Rock of Cashel
St Patrick’s Well, Clonmel
ACCOMMODATION
Merrion Hotel, Dublin
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The Merchant Hotel, Belfast
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Ashford Castle
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Cashel Palace
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Tour the Highlights of Saint Patrick in Ireland
Experiences
Why not enhance your tour with some of these recommended Experiences along the way! These can be arranged with your Travel Advisor when customizing your itinerary (please note Experiences are not included unless requested)
Belfast Titanic Experience
This award-winning tour experience will allow you discover: the truth about the myths surrounding the sinking; what happened to Bruce Ismay, the owner of the White Star line and who survived the sinking; how the brother of the man who designed Titanic became Northern Ireland’s second Prime Minister. Across the road, enjoy tea in the former Drawing Rooms where the plans for the ill-fated liner were designed.
Book of Kells at Trinity College
The Book of Kells Exhibition is a must-see on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin. Located in the heart of Dublin City, a walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College Dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent Old Library building was constructed, and which displays the Book of Kells. The Book of Kells contains the four Gospels in Latin based on the Vulgate text which St Jerome completed in 384AD, intermixed with readings from the earlier Old Latin translation. The book is written on vellum (prepared calfskin) in a bold and expert version of the script known as "insular majuscule".
Game of Thrones
A loop of the Causeway Coastal Route, from Belfast to the north Antrim coast, on one of the world’s best driving routes, according to Forbes. This route includes the Giant’s Causeway and locations now famous as Game of Thrones filming locations, such as the Glens of Antrim, Cushendun and the Dark Hedges. What are you waiting for?
Guinness Storehouse
Wander through the seven floors that make up the Home of the Black Stuff, and learn about its rich heritage and see how our famous drink is actually brewed. Once you reach the top you’ll get to sit back and enjoy a pint of perfection as well as an unequaled panoramic view of the city.
The Rock of Cashel
Set on a dramatic outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale, the Rock of Cashel, iconic in its historic significance, possesses the most impressive cluster of medieval buildings in Ireland. Among the monuments to be found there is a round tower, a high cross, a Romanesque chapel, a Gothic cathedral, an abbey, the Hall of the Vicars Choral and a fifteenth-century Tower House.