Treasures of Ireland
Experience Overview
Blaze a trail and tick off the Treasures of Ireland on this quick jaunt around the Emerald Isle, including stops in Dublin and Cork. Learn all about Viking history, kiss the Blarney Stone and watch in wonder as the Dingle Peninsula unfolds.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 5 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
- Killarney: Visit the working farms of Muckross, taking you back to a time of traditional farming. Learn how to churn butter and dine in the Quilles Farmhouse, set against the scenic backdrop of the lakes of Killarney.
Dive into Culture
- Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.
- Foynes: Visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum, the only dedicated flying boat museum in the world, to gain insight into the rich history of aviation.
Iconic Experience
- Dublin:
- Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone, the famous stone of eloquence, are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone.
- Cliffs of Moher: Towering cliffs and the dramatic sea, the Cliffs of Moher has inspired countless travelers. Visit the Exhibition Center and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs that rise over 700 feet high. Gain insights from your Travel Director into the cliffs’ geology, history and the species that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Killarney: Enjoy freshly baked goods in Ireland's most charming tea room. Deenagh Lodge, located at the entrance of Killarney National Park, advocates for positive changes in society and provides training and employment opportunities to over 30 Down Syndrome adults. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Dublin with a Local Specialist
- Discover Waterford, Cork and Tralee
- Visit Trinity College, Glendalough, Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Foynes Flying Boat Museum and the Cliffs of Moher
- View St. Kevin's Cross in Glendalough
- See Dublin's Georgian Squares
- Scenic Drive of the Dingle Peninsula
Top Rated Highlights
- Dingle Peninsula: Follow the Slea Head route, a dramatic coastal drive around the Dingle Peninsula, where sheer cliffs, secluded beaches, and ancient ruins reflect centuries of settlement. Pass prehistoric ring forts, beehive huts and Ogham stones, evidence of early Gaelic communities. Offshore, see the Blasket Islands, once home to a resilient Irish-speaking population who, facing isolation and hardship, relocated to the mainland in 1953.
What's 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)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Trip Details
Product Code: 29568
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Brendan Vacations (CA)
Supplier Code: 16.15A
Starts: Dublin, Ireland
Finishes: Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 6 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,547 ($424 /day)
Itinerary
Put a little Irish spring in your step and stroll through the lyrical capital of Dublin – your springboard to an unforgettable jaunt through the treasures of Ireland. Join a Local Specialist this afternoon to explore the city's iconic sights. Walk the cobbled courtyard of Trinity College and visit the Book of Kells. Then, enjoy a friendly dinner to get to know your fellow travelers.
Accommodation: Sandymount Hotel Dublin
Meals: Dinner
Departing Dublin this morning, we journey to the peaceful monastic ruins at Glendalough which survived repeated Viking attacks over the centuries. We'll Dive Into Culture, watching the master crafters of the House of Waterford Crystal as they create delicate works of art. Our final stop today is the 'rebel' city of Cork, where we'll have a free evening to enjoy a little Irish craic and soak up the lively atmosphere of this university city.
Accommodation: The Dean
Meals: Breakfast
Embark on a scenic drive to Blarney Castle, where you have the opportunity to kiss its famous stone to acquire the 'gift of the gab'. Continue to Killarney and stop at the beautiful cafe in the gate lodge of Killarney National Park for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Enjoy a traditional pony and trap ride on an Optional Experience through the beautiful Bourn-Vincent National Park. During this optional journey, your Local Specialist will share fascinating anecdotes about the area and Ireland. End the day with a Be My Guest experience at Muckross Traditional Farms discovering what Irish rural life was like in the 1930s.
Accommodation: Manor West Tralee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Admire the wide skies, peaceful towns and coastal scenery of the Dingle Peninsula as you drive to dramatic Slea Head at the peninsula’s far end.
Accommodation: Manor West Tralee
Meals: Breakfast
Delve into the era of the first transatlantic flights during a visit to the Flying Boat Museum in Foynes. At one time, it was the refuelling point for Pan Am's Flying Boat, the Yankee Clipper. Picture life as a passenger onboard a replica Boeing 314 as we Dive Into Culture and experience the aircraft first hand. You will walk away knowing how Irish Coffee was invented. Here you can imagine yourself a weary passenger, delayed due to bad weather while you sip your own cup of 'Foynes Original,' used to treat nervous passengers years ago. This afternoon, travel to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center. This wonderfully engaging experience brings one of Ireland’s most treasured natural phenomena to life. Enjoy the IMAX-type multimedia which gives visitors a bird’s eye view of the cliffs or dive virtually beneath the surface of the Atlantic. Continue to your hotel in Limerick where we spend the night, and perhaps join an Optional Experience to enjoy a banquet and medieval entertainment in the great hall of an Irish Castle.
Accommodation: Greenhills Hotel Conference and Leisure Center
Meals: Breakfast
Your journey through the treasures of Ireland has come to an end. For now, it’s time to wish your fellow travelers slán abhaile as your memorable holiday comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Brendan Vacations (CA)
In Business Since 1931
Reviews
Susan - Traveled, July 2018
The tour was great. Only problem was too much was crammed into six days.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2018
JoanneCloonan - Traveled, July 2018
Overall, very good. No glitches, tour director and driver were knowledgeable and always helpful. Two hotels were wonderful, two were average. Additional excursions were all excellent. Could've used more time at Cliffs of Moher and Irish stew was offered at nearly every included meal - too much of a good thing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2018
Kelly - Traveled, July 2018
This tour was perfect for us because we only had a short time. The schedule is busy so we always left the sights wanting more. Our guide was engaging, attentive and knowledgeable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2018
JamieDillon - Traveled, June 2018
The Tour Guide’s experience and knowledge of the areas we explored, led to a wonderful first time experience for my Wife and I. It was also fun getting to know and sharing the experience with the other Group members.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2018
jerrie - Traveled, August 2017
The trip provided an excellent opportunity to see major sites and learn about Irish culture and traditions. I especially liked the Mussrock Farm and dinner there. All the music was fabulous too.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2017
Ji-Myoung - Traveled, July 2017
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Treasures of Ireland tour with Trafalgar in July/August 2017. It was my very first trip to Europe and Ireland, of course. Better late than never. I'm in my young 40s and I finally made my dream trip to Ireland happen. Sometimes good things in life are appreciated more after a long wait. I had a deep interest in learning about the people, culture and history of Ireland and I was able to learn a lot about the country and have a really fun time on the tour. Our tour was a full group and we filled the tour bus with 48 travelers including my wife and I. The other travelers were mostly American. I myself grew up in Canada, serving in the ESL field in Korea. But it was good to get to know my fellow tour American travelers. It was a very fun, cheerful and cooperative group. At the optional experience at a pub dinner, people were enthusiastic to show their singing talents and sing, clap and dance together in the Irish spirit. Our young guide, Jordana, was knowledgeable, caring and shared her passion about Ireland, and even though she grew up in another Commonwealth country, her knowledge of Ireland was very impressive and I learned a lot from her. Our driver, Dennis, was also very caring and courteous and he was impressive in his driving skills, especially maneuvering our tour bus past other cars on narrow roads, especially in and around the scenic Ring of Kerry. When we needed to take a stop to pick up sheepskin rug souvenirs on the last day of our tour, our travel director and driver were able to accommodate us by dropping us off at Bunratty Woollen Mills on the way to Limerick. The optional experiences (pub supper, Irish folk music performance, jaunting car ride and last night of pub drinks and music) were all first rate experiences and I would strongly suggest you experience them all to get a fuller experience of Ireland on this short, compact tour of Ireland which does go by quickly. It is a more affordable tour than other tour company Irish tours so it may help budget travelers. Hotels were all of high quality and hearty breakfast buffets really helped start each day well. Medium priced lunches and two dinners were on our own, plus gifts & souvenirs and a little Waterford Crystal added more cost to over a thousand Euros which we spent on top of the tour cost, optional experiences and air travel, but if you come to Ireland prepared to spend well but within budget, it will definitely add to your once in a lifetime visit to this beautiful country. Our tour guide and bus driver made a lot of effort to bring us to attractions earlier than other tour company groups so that we could enjoy those sites without too many crowds. Going to Torc Waterfall and seeing Muckross House and Garden and leaving just as another tour group arrived was a classic example and really added to our tour experience. I would definitely recommend Treasures of Ireland with Trafalgar, especially for budget travelers who want a high quality experience in Ireland and a little short on time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/09/2017
Barb - Traveled, June 2022
The trip was wonderful! Our tour guide and driver were the absolute best. Enjoyed all the experiences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/19/2022
Mariam - Traveled, July 2019
Guide was not a jovial lively person. she had knowledge but her tone was monotonous.it makes a difference when the guide is cheerful and cheers others.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/06/2019
An - Traveled, June 2019
Excellent tour guide. Knowledgeable about Ireland's history including best local areas to check out. Had a great trip overall.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2019
Andrea - Traveled, October 2018
I love it and would go again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/23/2018
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