TREASURES OF IRELAND END DUBLIN
IRISH ICONS COME TOGETHER ON THIS TRIP AROUND THE SOUTH'S BIGGEST CITIES, DUBLIN, CORK, KILLARNEY AND LIMERICK.
Embrace the free-spiritedness of your hosts as you explore soulful Dublin, secure your 'gift of the gab' with a Blarney kiss and admire inspiring Irish landscapes along the Ring of Kerry.
About this trip
What's included 5 NIGHTS Accommodation,7 MEALS,5 breakfasts, 2 dinners (including Be My Guest)
The Trafalgar difference
CONNECT WITH LOCALS
It's 1930s Ireland revisited. Visit the working farms of Muckross taking you back to a time of traditional farming. Learn how to churn butter and dine in the Quilles Farmhouse against the scenic backdrop of the lakes of Killarney. (Day 4)
DIVE INTO CULTURE
Learn how delicate Irish crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour. (Day 2)
Visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum, the only dedicated flying boat museum in the world, to gain insight into the rich history of aviation. (Day 5)
LOCAL SPECIALIST
For included sightseeing in Dublin, Cobh and Killarney
Sightseeing highlights
WALKING TOUR in Killarney National Park
ORIENTATION of Waterford, Cork and Killarney
VISIT Trinity College, Glendalough, Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Torc Waterfall, Foynes Flying Boat Museum and the Cliffs of Moher
VIEW St. Kevin's Cross in Glendalough and St. John's Castle in Limerick
SEE Dublin's Georgian Squares
SCENIC DRIVE of the Ring of Kerry
Travel highlights
Daily breakfast and up to half your evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Services of a professional Travel Director
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Handcrafted Highlights
VIP entry to many sights
Itinerary :
Day 1
Arrive Dublin – Afternoon Sightseeing
Put a little Irish spring in your step and stroll through the lyrical capital of Dublin - your springboard to an unforgettable jaunt through the treasures of Ireland. Join a 'Local Specialist' this afternoon to explore the city's iconic sights. Walk the cobbled courtyard of Trinity College and enjoy priority access to see the Book of Kells. Then, enjoy a Welcome Reception to get to know your fellow travellers.
Hotel - Maldron Parnell Square
Included Meals - Welcome Reception
Day 2
Dublin – Glendalough – Waterford – Cork
Departing Dublin this morning, we journey to the peaceful 6th-century monastic ruins at Glendalough which survived repeated Viking attacks over the centuries. We'll 'Dive Into Culture', watching the master craftsmen of the House of Waterford Crystal as they create delicate works of art. Our final stop today is the 'rebel' city of Cork, where we'll have a free evening to enjoy a little Irish craic and soak up the lively atmosphere of this university city.
Hotel - Maldron Shandon
Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 3
Cork – Cobh – Blarney – Killarney (2 Nights)
Stop in Cobh, the charming seaside town that was the final port of call for the tragic Titanic on its fateful voyage. Join your 'Local Specialist' for a walking tour to re-live the timeline of the Titanic, then embark on a scenic drive to Blarney Castle, kissing its famous stone to acquire the 'gift of the gab'. Continue to Killarney where you'll spend the next two nights.
Hotel - Killarney Avenue
Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 4
Ring of Kerry Excursion
Stop and admire Torc Waterfall during your leisurely guided walk with a 'Local Specialist' over wooden paths and lakeshore trails. The rest of our day is spent admiring the enduring beauty along Ireland's most scenic coastal drive around the Ring of Kerry. Later, join your companions for a 'Be My Guest' dinner at Muckross Farms, where you'll 'Connect With Locals', stepping back in time to learn about traditional Irish farm life against the scenic backdrop of the lakes of Killarney.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 5
Killarney – Foynes – Cliffs of Moher – Limerick
Delve into the era of the first transatlantic flights during a visit to the Flying Boat Museum in Foynes. At one time, it was the refuelling point for Pan Am's Flying Boat, the Yankee Clipper. 'Dive Into Culture' as you board a replica Boeing 314 to experience life as a passenger, learning how Irish Coffee was invented to treat weary passengers whose New York flights were cut short due to bad weather. This afternoon, we travel to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher which rise over 200 metres above the pounding Atlantic waves, before continuing to our hotel in Limerick.
Hotel - Greenhills
Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 6
End Dublin
Our epic journey through the highlights of Ireland has come to an end. For now it's time to wish your fellow travellers slán abhaile as our memorable holiday comes to an end.
Included Meals - Breakfast