Discover Luxury Ireland Few Ever Experience

Castle stays, festive markets and quiet winter landscapes, planned for you from start to finish.

Ireland in Winter, Without the Driving or the Planning

Winter is a quieter, slower time to see Ireland. The roads are calmer, the castles are lit for the season, and evenings are spent by the fire.

For more than 20 years, family-run Ireland Chauffeur Travel has been creating bespoke private journeys across the island of Ireland. Every festive escape begins with a conversation with your dedicated Tour Consultant, based in our hometown of Cashel, County Tipperary. By taking the time to understand how you would like to experience Christmas in Ireland, they will design and refine an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

From selecting exceptional accommodation—including elegant country house hotels, historic castles and luxurious festive retreats—to arranging memorable experiences along the way, every detail is thoughtfully considered. When you arrive, your knowledgeable private Driver Guide will bring the journey to life, sharing Ireland’s stories and taking care of you throughout your travels.

Why travel with us?

An itinerary built for you

Planned around your interests, your pace and the way you like to travel.

Dedicated Driver Guide

A dedicated local Driver Guide who brings each destination to life.

Hand-picked places to stay

Boutique hotels, country houses and castle stays, chosen for you.

Private experiences

Whiskey tastings, artisan food experiences, after-hours access and festive markets.

Luxury Vehicles

A fleet of luxury vehicles, offering comfort, privacy and style throughout every journey.

Your Tour Consultant

Supporting you from your first enquiry until your journey home.

Winter Vacation Inspiration

Tailor-made journeys designed around your interests and pace. Every trip we plan is bespoke, but here are a few ways to spend a winter week in Ireland.

Christmas Castle Escape

Savour an Irish coffee beside a crackling fire
Experience falconry within the castle grounds
Discover centuries of history and local stories
Enjoy festive dining and warm Irish hospitality
Relax in the grandeur of your historic surroundings

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Winter on the Wild Atlantic Way

Explore Galway, Connemara and the Cliffs of Moher
Experience the west coast at its quietest
Stay in welcoming coastal country houses
End each day with live music in a traditional pub

Dublin & the Ancient East

Discover Dublin’s Christmas markets and festive lights
Travel through the scenic Wicklow Mountains
Explore medieval Kilkenny and historic Cashel
Stay in an elegant Irish manor house

Guest Experiences

Luxury Ireland, Your Way. Whether you dream of exploring the Wild Atlantic Way, discovering Ireland’s Ancient East, staying in historic castles, tracing your ancestry, or experiencing Ireland through food, music and culture – our team will create a journey designed entirely around you. This is Ireland you cannot find on a map. This is Ireland, privately guided.

‘Felt like travelling with a trusted friend!’

Our Driver Guide didn’t just drive us around Ireland – he brought the country to life through stories, recommendations & local connections.

‘Discovered new places!’

The Driver Guide transformed our experience. We relaxed, enjoyed every view and discovered places we never would have found ourselves.

‘Every detail was seamless!‘

From luxury accommodations to authentic local experiences, every detail was seamless. Ireland Chauffeur Travel exceeded every expectation.

TESTIMONIALS

A company you can trust

Ireland Chauffeur Travel is the best. Our family has used their services for two trips. Alma planned a wonderful trip . Our driver Tom performed an outstanding job as our guide. Tom is a skilled professional. He provides outstanding insights into the history of Ireland. He provides wonderful advice on culinary and entertainment options. He is a fantastic guide to the sights of this beautiful country. On top of all that he adds fun to the trip!

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– Lawrence T. July 2025

Extraordinary travel experience in Ireland and Scotland

We were in Ireland for a family wedding and made a vacation out it for 4. Ireland Chauffeur Travel absolutely MADE our vacation. Kieron O’Neill made great recommendations for Dublin and Belfast and our driver, Mary was the icing on the cake. She picked us up in Cork and stayed with us the whole time. She was funny and so knowledgeable about history and the sites. She could not have been more attentive and she was flexible enough when we wanted to change anything last minute. Mary is now a family friend!! Kieron connected me to Sam for the Scotland portion of the trip who arranged golf and all our transportation. ICT’s fleet of vehicles are comfortable and spotless. I highly, highly recommend.

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– Kelly N. June 2025

Ireland Dream Vacation!

We had the trip of a lifetime. Everything was fabulous. The hotels, the food, and the sightseeing adventures were top notch. Our driver, Martin, was a joy to travel with, very informative, solicitous, flexible, and knowledgeable of our travel needs including the physical restraints of some travelers. I cannot think of one thing that needed improvement. Our Belfast tour was also informative and eye-opening. Our guide Rory provided first hand knowledge of the history of the area. We even got to meet Sarah, our lovely travel consultant. Do not hesitate to book your Ireland trip with this agency. You will not be disappointed.

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Therese H. April 2025

A special and extraordinary Irish experience!

The trip planning process and guidance by Sarah at ICT was a pleasure, detailed, and very professional. She worked with us over several months to get every detail perfect. Her response time was always fast, and she was persistent until she could arrange everything we wanted.
Once our Ireland visit began, there were no glitches anywhere. The hotels were welcoming and perfect in every way, same for the restaurant suggestions. We had so many daily special experiences and an incredible driver/guide.

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– Eileen D. – June 2024

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