Best of Ireland
Tour Type: Country Explorer
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1
An in-depth encounter with the Best of Ireland awaits, from spectacular sights like the Cliffs of Moher and Ring of Kerry to the past and present showcased in Dublin, Galway and pretty Adare. You'll learn all about Irish famine history, former kings and how to embrace the craic.
Be My Guest
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1
An in-depth encounter with the Best of Ireland awaits, from spectacular sights like the Cliffs of Moher and Ring of Kerry to the past and present showcased in Dublin, Galway and pretty Adare. You'll learn all about Irish famine history, former kings and how to embrace the craic.
Be My Guest
- Westport Enjoy a traditional Be My Guest High Tea hosted in the Drawing Room of a stately 18th-century home near the charming town of Westport.
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 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.
- Knock In the pilgrimage town of Knock, visit the beautiful Marian Shrine, where the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and John the Evangelist are said to have appeared to the townsfolk in 1879.
- Dublin A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
- Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden Visit the turreted Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey. This monastery was founded in 1920 for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I.
- Adare Experience a village walk through the main street lined with thatched cottages.
- 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.
- Bunratty Visit the impeccably-preserved Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.
- Limerick See Limerick's iconic landmarks during an orientation with your Travel Director.
- Galway Brigit's Garden offers a peaceful journey through Ireland's Celtic heritage. With your Celtic heritage Local Specialist, explore the colorful gardens, native woodlands and wildflower meadows. The four connecting gardens, inspired by the four Celti
- View King John's Castle in Limerick and the Marian Shrine in Knock
- Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry
- Discover Waterford, Killarney, Limerick and Galway
- See St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick and Galway Cathedral
- Visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross, the crystal showroom at Waterford, Blarney Castle to kiss the stone and gain the 'gift of the gab', Adare, Bunratty Folk Park, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Kylemore Abbey
- Explore Dublin with a Local Specialist
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Dublin | Welcome to Ireland: Write your own lively tale of legends and iconic landscapes during this epic encounter with Ireland's treasures. We begin our journey in the whimsical capital of Dublin, joining a Local Specialist to see the sights. This evening sees you visiting EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum, for some drinks and canapes. Accommodations: Clayton Ballsbridge |
| Day 2 | Kilkenny | Through the Scenic County Wicklow and Waterford to Kilkenny Dive Into Culture: Journey through the scenic countryside of County Wicklow, 'The Garden of Ireland', and on to New Ross - the ancestral home town of John F. Kennedy. Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the plight of the starving Irish emigrants who boarded the Dunbrody Famine Ship to flee the potato famine. We continue to Waterford. This afternoon, we celebrate the centuries-old craft of flint glass creations, as we Dive Into Culture at the House of Waterford Crystal and witness talented master crafters at work. Arrive in Kilkenny where we will stay for the night. Accommodations: Hotel Kilkenny |
| Day 3 | Killarney | Journey to Blarney and on to Killarney: Today, pursue the 'gift of the gab' at Blarney Castle, where you'll have a chance to kiss the famous stone. Consider joining an Optional Experience for a traditional pony and trap ride through the beautiful Bourn-Vincent National Park. Arrive in Killarney for a two-night stay. During your journey, your Local Specialist will share fascinating anecdotes about the area and Ireland. In the evening perhaps join an optional Gaelic Roots show. Using traditional instruments, Irish dance and time-honored folk songs, this energetic show will have you tapping your feet and singing along in no time. Accommodations: Hotel Killarney |
| Day 4 | Killarney | A Day on the Ring of Kerry: Ireland's soul-stirring Ring of Kerry takes center stage today as we embark on a scenic drive past its mountains, lakes and lush green countryside - unquestionably one of the most scenic routes in Ireland. We'll see Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, Moll's Gap and the Black Valley, whose remoteness saw it become the last area in Ireland to receive electricity. Accommodations: Hotel Killarney |
| Day 5 | Limerick | Onwards to Lively Limerick: We continue through the windswept countryside, arriving in Adare, one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. On arrival in Limerick, we will enjoy views of St. Mary's Cathedral, the Treaty Stone and the 13th-century King John's Castle during an orientation tour. Delve into an Ireland of old, as you discover the day-to-day life of the Irish during the 18th and 19th centuries on your included visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park this afternoon. Accommodations: Greenhills Hotel Conference and Leisure Center |
| Day 6 | Galway | Admire the Cliffs of Moher and Onwards to Galway: The sheer Cliffs of Moher plunge dramatically into the Atlantic Ocean, providing endless ocean views and wonderful photographic opportunities during your experience at this UNESCO-listed highlight along the Wild Atlantic Way. You'll be enchanted by its irresistible landscapes, but more so the interactive visitor center which will bring the whole experience to life from the perspective of the resident wildlife that find sanctuary here. Later, we arrive in Galway with some time at leisure to see its beautiful stone Cathedral or stroll through Eyre Square. Accommodations: Connacht |
| Day 7 | Galway | A Day Exploring Stunning Connemara: Connemara's 'savage beauty' is yours to explore today as we tread in the footsteps of Oscar Wilde who described its 'wild and mountainous splendor' as magnificent. Stop at Brigit's Garden, a Celtic heritage garden, on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. Admire the views on the scenic drive to Kylemore Abbey, now a Benedictine monastery, where we will embark on an included visit to the country's most romantic castle and walk through its exquisite Victorian Walled Garden. Accommodations: Connacht |
| Day 8 | Sligo | A Pilgrimage to Knock and on to Sligo Connect with Locals: Our journey takes us to Westport House where we'll Connect With Locals and indulge in a memorable Be My Guest experience with tales of the Pirate Queen, and enjoy Banoffee and Baileys flavors in the Drawing Room of this stately 18th-century home. Heading north, we stop in the pilgrimage town of Knock to view the Marian Shrine where villagers witnessed an apparition of Our Lady in 1879. We arrive in Sligo this evening, our home for the night. Accommodations: Clayton |
| Day 9 | Dublin | Return to Lively Dublin: Our journey continues south to Dublin. Here we'll enjoy some free time to take a walk down Grafton Street or stroll along the Liffey. This evening, we close the chapter on an epic journey through Ireland, joining our fellow travelers for a memorable Farewell Dinner. Accommodations: Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport |
| Day 10 | Dublin | Farewell Ireland: After a hearty Irish breakfast, we bid our Travel Director and fellow travelers a fond farewell as our Irish holiday comes to an end. Accommodations: |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
