Irish Highlights Summer 2024
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Tour Code:
IRIHZN19-13-
Start City:
Dublin
End City:
Dublin
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
7 days
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Tour Itinerary
A roundtrip from Dublin featuring all the Ireland highlights including Waterford crystal, your newfound 'gift of the gab' at Blarney Castle and the irresistible Ring of Kerry. You’ll also learn about the devastating Irish famine and peer over the edge at the Cliffs of Moher.
Blarney , Bunratty , Cliffs of Moher , Dublin , Galway , Killarney , Limerick , New Ross , Ring of Kerry , Waterford
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Day 1
Welcome to the Emerald IsleTread in the footsteps of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, through the lyrical streets of Dublin – your launch pad to a memorable encounter with Ireland's iconic highlights. After a leisurely morning, meet a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour with views of Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral and the stately Georgian Squares. Indulge in a little Irish craic this evening, joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner.Accommodation: Clayton Ballsbridge, Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center.
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Day 2
Onwards to Galway and LimerickWe journey to Galway, the 'City of Tribes', where we'll see its stone cathedral on the banks of the Corrib and spend some free time exploring its stone façades. Irish traditions and heritage are explored next, during a visit to Bunratty Castle and its Folk Park, a living history museum that reveals insights into life in Ireland during the 18th and 19th centuries. Continue to Limerick, for an orientation tour and view the 13th-century King John's Castle overlooking the Shannon.Accommodation: Greenhills Hotel Conference and Leisure Center
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 3
Experience the Iconic Cliffs of Moher and on to KillarneyWe leave Limerick and stop at the spectacular Cliffs of Moher on the famous ‘Wild Atlantic Way'. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with your local specialist to truly appreciate this breath-taking landscape. You’ll feel like you’ve gone back to an ancient time as you gaze across the water, all the way to the Aran Islands if the weather is good. Visit the interactive visitor center where this incredible UNESCO-listed natural phenomenon comes to life in a way you would not get to see with your own eyes. Go beneath the surface to see how the sediment has stacked up over 300 million years to create this towering backdrop. Inspired by the irresistible beauty of this special place, you’ll continue to your hotel in Killarney with a scenic drive to the ferry departure point and journey across the Shannon Estuary. Our home for the next two nights is the colorful little town of Killarney.Accommodation: International, Hotel Killarney
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Day 4
A Scenic Day on the Ring of KerryCircle the spectacular Ring of Kerry – its emerald green hills, centuries-old stone villages and vivid blue seascapes provide a soul-stirring backdrop. We'll see Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, Moll's Gap and the Black Valley, renowned for being the last place in Ireland to get electricity and telephone networks. Consider joining an Optional Experience to Muckross House and its beautiful gardens. With a backdrop of oak-clad mountains, enjoy taking in the towering azaleas and rhododendrons, alongside the shores of the lake. The 19th-century house contains some wonderful examples of furniture and paintings, including a portrait of King James VI, for whom Shakespeare wrote Macbeth.Accommodation: International, Hotel Killarney
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Day 5
Explore Blarney and Journey to WaterfordCross the rugged Kerry Mountains and travel to Blarney Castle to kiss the stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab'. Continue to Waterford, where we will have dinner at our hotel.Accommodation: Fitzwilton
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Day 6
Through County Wicklow’s Countryside to Dublin Dive Into Culture Connect with LocalsDive Into Culture and witness the centuries-old tradition of crafting fine glass at the House of Waterford Crystal. Here we will watch the talented master crafters in their workshop creating exquisite pieces. Our next stop is in the town of New Ross, where we'll see the monument to John F. Kennedy who traveled to his ancestral family hometown in 1963. We'll visit the three-masted famine ship Dunbrody and Dive Into Culture yet again, gaining insights into the tragic plight of the Irish emigrants who fled the potato famine during the 1800s. Continuing through County Wexford and the lush countryside of County Wicklow, we journey to Dublin stopping en route at Glenealy Farmhouse. We'll Connect With Locals over a Be My Guest Farewell Dinner and meet the Fulvio family.Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport
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Day 7
Farewell IrelandFor now, it’s time to say a fond slán abhaile to your fellow travelers as you close the curtain on an unforgettable journey through the 'Emerald Isle'.
Meals: Breakfast
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Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 6 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
- Wicklow: Traditional Irish fare with an Italian twist is served up at Glenealy House near Dublin with the charming Fulvio family on hand to share their story.
Dive Into Culture
- Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.
- New Ross: Explore the tragic history of Ireland's famine emigration at the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, a replica of one of the original ships used in the 1800s.
Iconic Experience
- Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
- Bunratty: Visit the impeccably-preserved Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.
- Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings.
- Limerick: See Limerick's iconic landmarks during an orientation with your Travel Director.
- Cliffs of Moher: Stop by the Exhibition Center and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs.
- Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
- Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the famous Stone of Eloquence.
- New Ross: Visit the port town of New Ross. On the quayside, perhaps see the Dunbrody replica famine ship and statue of John F. Kennedy.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Lahinch: Join your local specialist, either Oonagh or Maire, as they illuminate the interconnection between environmental issues and current conservation initiatives at the Cliffs. Gain a deeper appreciation for the natural beauty and conservation endeavours at this breath-taking location through their expert guidance.
Must-see Highlights
- : Explore Dublin with a Local Specialist
- : Discover Galway, Limerick and Waterford
- : Visit Bunratty Folk Park, the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney to kiss the stone and gain the 'gift of the gab', the Crystal Showroom at Waterford and the famine ship in New Ross
- : View St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin and King John's Castle in Limerick
- : See the Cathedral of Galway and St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick
- : Scenic Cruise across the Shannon Estuary
- : Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry
Whats Included
- : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- : Ferry across the Shannon estuary
- : Optional Experiences and free time
- : On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Ferry across the Shannon estuary
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
OR Call Us For a Free Quote 1-800-935-2620
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Tour Director was wonderful. Accommodations were not centrally located and in some cases sub-par.
We had a great time on the trip, excellent tour itinerary and tour guide. One hotel was sub-par to what we've encountered in Trafalgar tours before. The second and fourth nights we had substituted hotels from those on the original itinerary; the accommodations for the fourth night, the Waterford Marina, were sub-par and not amenable to all the other accommodations. The restaurant food was not good, conditions were not that clean, and the room didn't offer what previous nights' stays had offered. I would recommend that Trafalgar not use this hotel.
The night we were in Waterford our hotel was changed for whatever reason from the one that was listed in the 'hotel info for family/friends' list. The Waterford Hotel was not a great experience. Dinner was served to the group but the table was sticky (and even after having it wiped down by the server, it was still sticky) and the utensils were filthy. Food was not good at all. This hotel was not up to Trafalgar's standards and should be eliminated as one of their vendors. The hotel was not built to accommodate large tour groups: the elevator only held 3-4 persons at a time. The best experience of the week was the dinner at the BallyKnocken Farms. Great meal!! Of course, the tour of the Waterford factory was unbelievable--what talent! Especially enjoyed the town of Killarney and the Celtic show.
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