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Ireland with Tania Illingworth

Delve into the elegant houses, castles and gardens of Southern Ireland, with privileged access, private visits and expert insight across Cork and Waterford

ABOUT THE TOUR

Following on from the success of Tania Illingworth’s tours of Great Houses and Gardens in Northern Ireland and subsequently in and around Dublin, this tour focuses on visits to some of the finest castles, houses and gardens of Southern Ireland, namely Cork and Waterford. Stay for four nights at the comfortable, luxury 4* Ballmaloe House Hotel in in East Cork, an ideal location for the visits, some of which are only by special permission.

Highlights include private tours with the head gardeners at Lismore Castle, Curraghmore Estate, Mount Congreve Gardens and Anne’s Grove Gardens. Visit Tourin House with owner Kristin Jameson and Cappoquin House with Sir Charles Keane. Enjoy a private lunch at Dromana House hosted by owner Barbara Villiers-Stuart.

Ireland Escorted Tour 2027 with Tania Illingworth | The Ultimate Travel Company
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TOUR LEADER

Tania Illingworth

Tania Illingworth (nee Tolstoy) has a degree in Russian Language & Literature, with Byzantine Art. Tania is one of our most long-standing, experienced and popular tour leaders and has led tours widely throughout Western, Central and Eastern Europe. Tania’s interests are history, architecture and the arts. She speaks Spanish and French.
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THE PRICE BREAKDOWN

5 days from £2,595 per person

TOUR DATE: 10 – 14 MAY 2027

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £725

Price Includes

  • Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
  • Breakfast daily; 3 lunches; 2 dinners
  • Group transfers and transportation as per the itinerary
  • All entrance fees, visits, excursions and transportation as per the itinerary
  • Gratuities in restaurants for included meals; gratuities to guides/s; gratuities to driver/s; porterage
  • Local English-speaking guide/s
  • The services of your tour leader and guest lecturer throughout

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
  • Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 24/03/2026
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