Tour Type: Regional Explorer
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1

Explore the Emerald Isle on this most in-depth of Irish experience trips, filled with tales of mythical creatures and the troubled history of an island split in two. Beyond soul-stirring landscapes, there's time with a local ?Cabbie' who'll guide you through Belfast.

Be My Guest
  • Lahinch Go foraging with Oonagh and enjoy a delightful Be My Guest lunch at the O'Brien's homely Barrtra Seafood restaurant overlooking beautiful Liscannor Bay.
Dining Summary
  • 10 Breakfast (B)
  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
Dive Into Culture
  • Belleek See traditional craftsmen at work at the Belleek Pottery Visitor Center, one of the oldest working potteries in the world.
  • 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.
  • Belfast Discover the full story of the Titanic at the Titanic Belfast visitor attraction and monument in Belfast.
  • Belfast Experience Belfast from the comfort of your dedicated Black Cab with expert 'Cabbie' commentary.
Iconic Experience
  • Cliffs of Moher Stop by the Exhibition Center and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs.
  • Galway Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings.
  • Ring of Kerry Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
  • Londonderry With a Local Specialist explore inside the city walls. See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street.
  • Dublin A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
  • 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.
  • 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.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER
  • Bushmills In Northern Ireland you'll discover the legend of the Giant's Causeway as you explore with an expert, who'll explain how your visit helps conserve this iconic natural landmark.
Must-see Highlights
  • Explore Dublin, Belfast and Londonderry with a Local Specialist
  • Scenic Drive through Connemara and along the Ring of Kerry
  • Discover Galway and Waterford
  • View the City Walls and Murals of Londonderry
  • Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, the Titanic Experience in Belfast, the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Giant's Causeway, Belleek to see how the famous pottery is made, Kylemore Abbey, the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle to kiss the stone and
  • Scenic Cruise across the Shannon Estuary
  • See Galway Cathedral
Whats Included
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • Ferry across the Shannon estuary
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

Call (508) 347-9511 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18891722

Tour Operator
Trafalgar Tours
Offer
Offer valid through 12/31/2024
Duration
11 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1DublinWelcome to Ireland: Embrace your playful side and discover the allure of the lively Irish capital - a small city with a lot of heart and yours to explore before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers this afternoon for a sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist. See the stately Georgian Squares and Trinity College before enjoying a Whiskey Tasting at a local distillery.The excitement will build this evening over drinks, good food and great company as your Travel Director gives you a taste of what's to come.

Accommodations: Clayton Ballsbridge
Day 2BelfastJourney to Colorful Belfast: Leaving the cosmopolitan streets of Dublin behind, we travel to Northern Ireland and the bustling city of Belfast, where you will have some free time to enjoy a spud for lunch or perhaps an Irish stew. Later, we meet our Local Specialist 'Cabbie' for an insider view of the city's living history during a journey through its vibrant streets in a real taxi. We spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure, or perhaps join an Optional Experience.

Accommodations: AC by Marriott , Stormont
Day 3LondonderryVenture to the Giant's Causeway and on to Derry/Londonderry: Dive Into Culture during a visit to the award-winning Titanic Belfast Experience. Gain insights into the tragic story of the Titanic and its passengers who lost their lives in the icy Atlantic. We leave the city behind us, traveling along to the Giant's Causeway for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience as we walk in the footsteps of Finn MacCool. Our visit will help to conserve this iconic natural landmark. Take some time to admire the natural spectacle of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns before continuing to Londonderry, our home for the next two nights.

Accommodations: City Hotel Derry
Day 4LondonderryDiscover Londonderry's Past: Join your Local Specialist for a walk along the 17th-century city walls and see the formerly turbulent Bogside neighborhood, with its street murals depicting the history of the 'Troubles'. Spend a free afternoon walking along the pretty Foyle River or consider joining an Optional Experience to Inishowen Peninsula, with its rich history. This evening enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Accommodations: City Hotel Derry
Day 5GalwayOnwards to Scenic Galway Dive Into Culture: We journey through the lush countryside to Belleek, where we'll Dive Into Culture and witness talented pottery craftsmen create the exquisite collectables that have graced homes since the mid-19th century. Arrive in Galway later, where we will stay for the next two nights.

Accommodations: Maldron Oranmore
Day 6GalwayConnemara Excursion: The rugged beauty of Connemara was captured in the film 'The Quiet Man' with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. Its loughs and mountains are yours to explore today during a scenic drive. We arrive at Kylemore Abbey later to visit the country's most romantic castle and ramble through the hidden nooks of its Victorian walled garden. Returning to Galway, we enjoy some free time to explore its imposing stone Cathedral or stroll through Eyre Square, which John F. Kennedy visited in 1963.

Accommodations: Maldron Oranmore
Day 7KillarneyExplore the Cliffs of Moher and Killarney: See the imposing UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher rising over 650 feet (200 m) above the pounding Atlantic and scan the horizon all the way to the Aran Islands to get the full view of the irresistible beauty of this special place. You'll have an opportunity to visit the ?Atlantic Edge' exhibition which will bring to life this extraordinary natural phenomenon in a way that only the wildlife of the area get to see. Enchanted by the wild landscapes, you'll continue along the Wild Atlantic Way to Connect With Locals and meet local horticulturalist, Oonagh, who'll teach you how to forage before our Be My Guest visit to the Barrtra Seafood restaurant. Oonagh will reveal the importance of sustainable food experiences and you'll learn how everything on your plate has been bought locally, perhaps inspired to buy local produce when you return home. The spectacular views of this dramatic coastline continue before you board a ferry across the tranquil Shannon Estuary river. Then, continue through County Kerry to your hotel in Killarney, where you'll have an evening at leisure or join in the craic at an optional Irish ceilidh.

Accommodations: Killarney Towers
Day 8KillarneyA Day on the Ring of Kerry: The soul-stirring landscapes of Iveragh Peninsula provide a mesmerizing backdrop for our scenic coastal drive around the Ring of Kerry - an unimaginably beautiful natural setting. En route we will see Killorglin, famous for its annual 'Puck Fair', as well as Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll's Gap.

Accommodations: Killarney Towers
Day 9KilkennyOff to Blarney, Waterford and Kilkenny Dive Into Culture: Today you might acquire the 'gift of the gab', bending over backwards to kiss the Blarney Stone before we travel to Waterford. Admire the delicate creations of fine crystal during a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal where we will Dive Into Culture and witness a demonstration by master crafters. This evening, we arrive in Kilkenny with its imposing 12th-century castle, once the seat of the Butlers of Ormonde.

Accommodations: Hotel Kilkenny
Day 10DublinThrough County Wicklow's Countryside to Dublin Dive Into Culture: After a morning exploration of Kilkenny, we depart for New Ross where we'll see the monument to John F. Kennedy, who visited his ancestral family hometown in 1963. Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the tragic plight of Irish emigrants during the potato famine of the 1800s on our visit to the nearby three-masted Dunbrody Famine Ship. Journey through the lush Irish countryside of County Wicklow, the 'Garden of Ireland', and back to Dublin where you'll spend your final evening with travel companions sharing stories of your memorable journey through Ireland at a Farewell Dinner.

Accommodations: Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel., Sandymount Hotel
Day 11DublinFarewell Dublin: It's time to say a fond farewell to Ireland and newfound friends as you prepare to end your wonderful Irish experience.

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