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Best of Ireland
10 DAY TOUR FROM £1250
Experience the delights of the emerald isle with amazing coastlines, scenery and cities. Vist Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Blarney, Limerick, Galway and Sligo.
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Tour Pace
Leisurely Lively
Tour experience
Scenic City
Highlights
- Dublin
- Kilkenny
- Kildare
- Waterford
- Blarney
- Killarney
- Adare
- Limerick
- Bunratty
- Ring of Kerry
- Galway Bay
- Galway
- Cliffs of Moher
Sightseeing Highlights
- Kilkenny: Visit the medieval city.
- Kildare: Visit the Irish National Stud Farm and the Japanese Garden.
- Waterford: Visit the crystal factory.
- Blarney: Visit the castle and the famous Blarney Stone.
- Killarney: See the beautiful lakes.
- Ring of Kerry: Visit Killorglin, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Moll's Gap.
- Adare: Visit the prettiest village in Ireland.
- Limerick: See St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle.
- Bunratty: Visit the castle and folk park.
- Cliffs of Moher: See the stunning cliffs and see the Burren country.
- Galway Bay: Galway Bay
- Galway: Orientation tour. Visit Connemara, Dunmore Abbey, Sligo.
- Dublin: Visit Trinity College, view St. Patrick's Cathedral and Phoenix Park. Visit Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery.
Dining Highlights
- Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Dublin
- 9 full Irish breakfasts (FB)
- 3 three-course dinners (D)
- Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Sligo (HD)
- Farewell Dinner with wine and an Irish coffee in Dublin (FD)
- 14 meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
- Return scheduled flights.
- The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors.
- A qualified local city guide in Dublin.
- Complimentary transfers at set times on Day 1 from Dublin Airport to your hotel in Dublin and on Day 10 from your hotel to Dublin Airport.
- Travel on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned coaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
- Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel wallet.
Luxury Private Car UK Transfers
- Exclusive door to door airport transfers
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Transfers on Day 1 at Dublin Airport will operate at 08.00, 11.00 and 13.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel.
Day 1 (Door to Door)
Arrive Dublin
Enjoy your luxury private car door to door transfer to your departure airport before your scheduled flight to Dublin. After check-in the afternoon is free to relax and unwind. This evening we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.
Hotel: Trinity Capital / Maldron (FC)
Day 2
Dublin - Kildare - Waterford
After breakfast we make our way to Kildare to the Irish National Stud, where we will enjoy a walking tour to see some of the finest stallions in the world. We will also have time to visit the Japanese Garden. We continue to Kilkenny where we view the medieval city dominated by its Norman Castle and ancient cathedral. We continue on to Waterford. (FB, D)
Hotel: Waterford Marina (FC)
Day 3
Waterford - Kenmare Bay (Kerry)
This morning we visit the Waterford Crystal Factory and our Tour Director informs us that a Hidden Treasure will be revealed to us today. We continre on to Cork and to Blarney Castle, where we kiss the stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab'. We travel across the Derrynasaggaret mountains along the picturesque Loo Valley to the pretty town of Kenmare. (FB, D)
Hotel: Eviston House (FC)
Day 4
Ring of Kerry Excursion
Enjoy a full day of spectacular scenery through plunging cliffs and lakes, granite mountains and jagged coastlines as we tour the Ring of Kerry. Our route passes Killorglin (of Puck Fair fame), Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, Waterville and Moll's Gap in the Black Mountains before returning to our hotel at Kenmare Bay. (FB)
Hotel: Eviston House (FC)
Day 5
Kenmare Bay - Limerick
This morning we drive through the Glanaruderry Mountains and into County Limerick. We pause a while in Adare. With its thatched cottages, it is one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. Then it is on to the mouth of the River Shannon and to Limerick, where on arrival an orientation tour shows us St. Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. We then visit the Bunratty Castle before going on to our hotel in Limerick. (FB)
Hotel: Radisson SAS (SFC)
Day 6
Limerick - the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren - Connemara - Galway
Our first stop today is to see the beautiful Cliffs of Moher. We then follow the coastline enjoying splendid views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. Soon we come to the Burren country, a haven for geologists and botanists because of the unusual rocks and flora. Then we head for Galway city where our orientation tour shows us the Spanish Arch and Galway cathedral. Finally we take a drive through the barren mountainous region of Connemara before continuing via Lough Corrib to our hotel. (FB, D)
Hotel: Days (FC)
Day 7
Galway Bay - Sligo
This morning we depart for County Sligo, an area rich in ancient ruins, travelling via the County of Mayo. Our first stop is in the village of Knock, the place of pilgrimage where villagers saw apparitions of the Virgin Mary. Finally, travelling via the small market town of Tobercurry, we continue to splendid Sligo Bay and our overnight hotel. There is time to relax or to take an excursion to Drumcliff to see the church where Yeats is buried and cross the border into Northern Ireland to visit the famous pottery at Belleek in County Fermanagh. (FB, HD)
Hotel: Yeats Country Hotel (FC)
Dining Highlights:
Tonight we enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a local pub restaurant.
Day 8
Sligo - Dublin
Today we travel via Boyle, famous for its Cistercian abbey, and along the valley of the mighty River Shannon back to Dublin. You'll have time to perhaps visit a stately home or a beautiful monastic site this afternoon. Why not take the opportunity this evening to attend an Irish cabaret and enjoy the unique entertainment and atmosphere plus the Irish sense of humour? (FB)
Hotel: Mespil (FC)
Day 9
Dublin sightseeing and at leisure
We enjoy a morning sightseeing tour with a local guide, which includes views of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and visits Trinity College to see the famed 8th century Book of Kells. Then we visit the famous Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery and enjoy a welcome tasting. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with wine and an Irish coffee with our Tour Director and new-found friends. (FB, FD)
Hotel: Mespil (FC)
Day 10 (Door to Door)
Depart Dublin
This morning it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and fellow travellers as our tour of Ireland comes to an end and we transfer to Dublin Airport for your return scheduled flight back to the UK. On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting luxury private car door to door transfer to your home. (FB)
Free airport transfers:
Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Dublin Airport at 07.30, 09.30 and 11.30.
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Trinity Capital (FC)
Centrally located, this wonderful hotel offers a truly atmospheric experience combining old world elegance with new world opulence and provides excellent facilities as well as an A la carte restaurant on-site.
Waterford Marina (FC)
Located in the heart of the city on the banks of the River Suir, this hotel boasts a wonderful terrace area overlooking the picturesque river whilst also offering on-site dining experiences and extremely well appointed guest rooms.
Radisson SAS Limerick (SFC)
Located on the borders of counties Clare and Limerick, this superb hotel offers luxury accommodation offering views of landscaped gardens. The hotel also boasts an award-winning restaurant offering both Irish and international cuisine as well as a state of the art gymnasium, indoor pool, saunas and an outdoor Canadian hot tub.
Yeats Country Hotel (FC)
This elegant hotel is ideally located in Rosses Point, a picturesque village overlooking the Atlantic. The hotel also hosts and award-winning leisure centre including an indoor pool and jacuzzi whilst the fabulous on-site Elsinore Restaurant offers spectacular views of Coney and Oyster Island.
Mespil (FC)
Located beside the Grand Canal in Dublin, this hotel lies just a few minutes walk from St. Stephen's Green, the government buildings and the national gallery. Renovated in 2003, this modern 5-storey city hotel also offers an on-site bar and restaurant.
Days (FC)
Ideally located just a few minutes away from Galway's vibrant city centre, this contemporary-style hotel offers fantastic facilities to ensure a relaxing and memorable stay.
Maldron Dublin (FC)
The Maldron Hotel Cardiff Lane is located off the south banks of the River Liffey, close to the heart of Dublin city. Vertigo Bar is open throughout the day and Stir Restaurant offers an array of dishes to tempt your taste buds. There is also a fitness centre.
Eviston House (FC)
Benefiting from a town centre location, guests can enjoy great food while being entertained by the best of traditional Irish music in the famous Danny Mann pub.
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