Irish Highlights

Irish Highlights

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Irish Highlights

7 Days Starting and ending in Dublin, Ireland

Visiting: Dublin, Galway, Bunratty, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney, Waterford, New Ross

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

WRIHZN19

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $1650 $1476 Operator discount: -$174 -11%

NB: Prices correct on 07-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Irish Highlights" tour, a captivating journey through the heart of Ireland, starting and ending in Dublin. Discover the vibrant cities of Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, and immerse yourself in Ireland's rich history and culture. Visit iconic sites such as the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, and Blarney Castle, where you can kiss the famous stone. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry and a ferry ride across the Shannon Estuary. Experience the warmth of Irish hospitality with a unique dining experience at Glenealy House, hosted by culinary star Catherine Fulvio. This tour offers a blend of cultural insights, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable experiences, all while supporting sustainable travel initiatives. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury air-conditioned coach and stay in carefully selected hotels, ensuring a memorable and enriching adventure through the Emerald Isle.

Highlights

  • Explore the vibrant city of Dublin, including Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

  • Discover the charming cities of Galway, Limerick, and Waterford.

  • Visit the iconic Cliffs of Moher and experience the breathtaking views along the Wild Atlantic Way.

  • Enjoy a scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry, with its stunning landscapes and historic sites.

  • Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle to gain the 'gift of the gab'.

  • Experience traditional Irish culture at Bunratty Folk Park and the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross.

  • Witness the craftsmanship at the House of Waterford Crystal and learn about its rich history.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To The Emerald Isle

Location: Dublin

Accommodation: Clayton Ballsbridge

Accommodation Name: Clayton Ballsbridge, Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center

Meals Included: Dinner

Tread 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 dinner.

Day 2: Onwards To Limerick

Location: Dublin, Galway, Bunratty, Limerick

Accommodation: Greenhills

Accommodation Name: Greenhills

Meals Included: Breakfast

Journey to Galway, the 'City of Tribes', where you'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.

Day 3: Experience The Iconic Cliffs Of Moher And On To Killarney

Location: Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Killarney

Accommodation Name: International, Killarney

Meals Included: Breakfast

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. Your home for the next two nights is the colorful little town of Killarney.

Day 4: A Scenic Day On The Ring Of Kerry

Location: Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Killarney

Accommodation Name: International, Killarney

Meals Included: Breakfast

Circle the spectacular Ring of Kerry – its emerald green hills, centuries-old stone villages and vivid blue seascapes provide a soul-stirring backdrop. 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.

Day 5: Explore Blarney And Journey To Waterford

Location: Killarney, Blarney, Waterford

Accommodation Name: Fitzwilton

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Cross the rugged Kerry Mountains and travel to Blarney Castle to kiss the stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab'. In the afternoon, arrive Waterford, where you can immerse yourself in the vibrant culture with an optional folk experience, enjoying traditional Irish music and warm hospitality. You'll then return to the hotel for a delightful group dinner.

Day 6: Through County Wicklow’S Countryside To Dublin Dive Into Culture Connect With Locals

Location: Waterford, New Ross, Dublin

Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Dive Into Culture and witness the centuries-old tradition of crafting fine glass at the House of Waterford Crystal. Here you will watch the talented master crafters in their workshop creating exquisite pieces. Your next stop is in the town of New Ross, where you'll see the monument to John F. Kennedy who traveled to his ancestral family hometown in 1963. You'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, for a stop at Glenealy Farmhouse to meet the Fulvio family over dinner at your Be My Guest experience before continuing to Dublin.

Day 7: Farewell Ireland

Location: Dublin

Meals Included: Breakfast

For 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'.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

    An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included in the tour.

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

    Accommodation in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, is included.

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

    All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included.

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

    All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are included.

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

    Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals are included.

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

    Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras are included.

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

    Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing are included.

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

    Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) is included.

  • Ferry across the Shannon estuary

    A ferry across the Shannon estuary is included.

  • Optional Experiences and free time

    Optional experiences and free time are included.

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What's Not Included

  • Insurance

    Insurance is not included in the tour package.

  • Optional Experiences

    Optional experiences are not included in the tour package.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, and enjoy a scenic ferry ride across the Shannon estuary.

Accommodation

Enjoy your stay in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, ensuring comfort and quality throughout your journey in Ireland.

Dining Summary

  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)

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.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experience does the tour offer at the Cliffs of Moher?

    The tour offers a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a Local Specialist at the Cliffs of Moher, where you can gain a deeper appreciation for the natural beauty and learn about environmental issues and conservation initiatives.

  • What cultural experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal to see master crafters at work and a visit to the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross to learn about the Irish emigrants during the potato famine.

  • What is the 'Be My Guest' experience on this tour?

    The 'Be My Guest' experience includes a dinner at Glenealy House near Dublin, where traditional Irish fare with an Italian twist is served by host Catherine Fulvio and her family.

  • What is the significance of visiting Blarney Castle on this tour?

    Visiting Blarney Castle allows you to kiss the Blarney Stone, which is said to grant the 'gift of the gab'.

  • What type of transportation is used during the tour?

    The tour uses a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries, and includes a ferry crossing the Shannon estuary.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

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Best tour I joined so far

14-Jan-2023

My first time with Trafalgar and I see no reason why I should not join them again.

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King Ng, Lafayette, California  

Very well planned trip with timely breaks during the coach ride..

08-Nov-2021

It was a well organized tour group and we hit lots of interesting and beautiful scenes. Like our previous trips with Trafalgar, tourists were treated with well manner and professional tour guide/director, making our trip very enjoyable and delightful!

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14-Jan-2023

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06-Nov-2021

It was my first time with Trafalgar Tour and I had a wonderful trip from day 1 till the last day. The Tour Director, Yocel Atik is very knowledgeable and Excellent. The health director and coach driver are helpful and supportive as well. The hotels selected were comfortable especially Rixos Hotel and Movenpick Hotel. The Best of Turkey is better than I expected.

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09-Nov-2021

I am single and travel alone. I always feel secure and well-looked after when I travel with Trafalgar

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    Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.

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