Irish Highlights
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Experience Overview
A roundtrip from Dublin featuring all the Ireland highlights including Waterford Crystal, your newfound 'gift of the gab' at Blarney Castle and the irresistible Ring of Kerry. You’ll also learn about the devastating Irish famine and peer over the edge at the Cliffs of Moher.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 6 Breakfast (B)
Must-see Highlights (do not use)
- Explore Dublin
- Discover Galway, Limerick and Waterford
- Visit Bunratty Folk Park in Bunratty, the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney to kiss the stone and gain the 'gift of the gab', the Crystal Showroom at Waterford and the famine ship in New Ross
- View St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, Bunratty Castle, and King John's Castle in Limerick
- See the Cathedral of Galway and St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick
- Scenic Drive the Ring of Kerry
Iconic Experience
- Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
- Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings.
- Bunratty: Visit the impeccably-preserved Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.
- Limerick: See Limerick's iconic landmarks during an orientation with your Travel Director.
- Cliffs of Moher: Stop by the Exhibition Center and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs.
- Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
- 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.
- 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 with a Local Specialist at the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, a replica of one of the original ships used in the 1800s.
- 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.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Lahinch: Gain a deeper understanding of the Cliffs of Moher on a guided walk with a Local Specialist in conservation. Learn how wildflowers support rare bird species like the red-billed chough and explore the cultural ties between the land and local communities. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Be My Guest
- Wicklow: Traditional Irish fare with an Italian twist is served up at Glenealy House near Dublin with your host Catherine Fulvio who is one of Ireland’s top culinary stars, and her family on hand to share their story.
Trip Details
Product Code: 20059
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 112.365A
Starts: Dublin, Ireland
Finishes: Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats 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
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Ferry across the Shannon estuary
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3105 ($444 /day)
Itinerary
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.
Accommodation: Clayton Ballsbridge
Meals: Dinner
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 facades. Irish traditions and heritage are explored next, during a visit to Bunratty Castle and its Folk Park, a living history museum that reveals what life was like 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.
Accommodation: Greenhills
Meals: Breakfast
Depart Limerick and journey to the mighty UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher along Ireland’s iconic Wild Atlantic Way. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with your Local Specialist and discover why this windswept coastline has stirred the imagination for centuries. You’ll visit the interactive visitor center to explore how the cliffs formed over 300 million years, revealing layers of ancient seabed now home to puffins and peregrine falcons. Weather permitting, take in views stretching across Galway Bay to the Aran Islands. It’s a moment that connects land, sea and sky in a way only nature can. Continue your journey with a scenic drive to the ferry point, crossing the tranquil waters of the Shannon Estuary. Then on to the colorful town of Killarney, your base for the next two nights.
Accommodation: International
Meals: 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 Cahersiveen, 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.
Accommodation: International
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: Fitzwilton
Meals: 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.
Accommodation: Roganstown Golf & Country Club
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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'.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Harald Torgesen Jr - Traveled, August 2024
Excellent Trip. Very professional. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our tour director and *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our bus driver did an excellent job. The tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* and the bus driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* were very good at what they do. *Personal information removed by Feefo* is courteous, patient and full of information on the sites we experienced. Stevie drove the bus better than I can drive my car, getting us to places safely and with precision. The Irish people are amazing as is their country.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Great Ireland Trip of a Life Time. Great life time trip worth the money. Tour Guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* and Bus Driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* were great as well as all the greatly timed stops each day.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/18/2024
Lynette Godburn - Traveled, August 2024
Wonderful. Wonderful trip. *Personal information removed by Feefo* our TD was spectacular. *Personal information removed by Feefo* the driver amazing. This was our second Trafalgar trip, will do it again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2024
William Brewster - Traveled, July 2024
My wife and I highly recommend Trafalgar. Our tour guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo* did an excellent job managing all the logistics for our large group, keeping us informed during each stage of our journey, and sharing his knowledge and insights about Ireland. Plus, he was a lot of fun and sang the occasional Irish ditty as we rolled through the countryside. Likewise, our bus driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* was not only highly skilled but also kind, courteous and patient. He even took time with the group's children - letting them honk the horn and answering all their many questions. The entire experience was wonderful from beginning to end. Everything ran like a high precision Swiss watch. Thank you Trafalgar and a very special thanks to Neil and John. For those wanting a "Kick back and enjoy the sights" tour of Ireland ...this is the trip for you!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/14/2024
Janis Magnan - Traveled, July 2024
It was a great itinerary. I wish we could have driven through part if the Burren though. I was not happy the first day. We arrived in Ireland at 4:30 a.m. Too early to check in at the hotel. On other tours that ive taken, there has been a conference room that we could go into. Wed be out of the way and could fall asleep for a couple of hours. There were quite a few of us who slept through the Dublin tour...a big disappointment. *Personal information removed by Feefo* is a gem! She was wonderful!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/22/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* and coach chauffeur *Personal information removed by Feefo* made a great trip excellent! *Personal information removed by Feefo* was exceptionally knowledgeable, sharing information that helped history challenged individuals (like me) understand the challenges faced by this nation over decades and centuries. She presented information with humor and wit, keeping everything from getting too heavy (even delving into Irish superstitions involving fairies!). The extra activities offered an up close and personal interaction with everyday Irish experiences. Music, pub visits, typically Irish sports, it all allowed us a more intense taste of Irish daily life. The hotels were all very comfortable and modern and the food was delicious! What I, as a senior single woman liked best about Trafalgar tours was the flexibility their tour style. While you could chose to only go on the morning tours and enjoy personal exploration time in the afternoon, there were many afternoon / evening group adventures offered. I realized that at I am not quite as adventurous to go out exploring along my own as I did when I was younger. Thus the option of group afternoon adventures proved very appealing to me.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, November 2024
Would do Irish Highlights again in a heartbeat. We were well taken care of, and enjoyed every moment. Tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo*, driver *Personal information removed by Feefo*, and our day 1 driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* were all fantastic. Very thoughtful, intelligent, skilled – and funny. Kept us informed and provided patient reminders regularly. Could not have asked for better. Really pleased with the amount of ground we covered – east to west coasts – as well as all the little trips and excursions and opportunities to learn more about the Irish history and culture. I loved that we stopped off at small and local places – shops and villages both – and feel like renting a car to do everything we did would have taken us weeks on our own.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/23/2024
Denise Kimberg - Traveled, October 2024
The land of beautiful sites! Trafalgar offers a great comprehensive trip. Everything is well organized and professional. The trip to Ireland was wonderful. The tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* and our bus driver were great! The places we visited were beautiful. Everyone is so friendly in Ireland and the food was good. They were very accommodating to everyone’s special needs. I highly recommend this trip to anyone thinking of visiting Ireland.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/22/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Too much money for the experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/25/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2023
The hotel in Waterford wasn’t very nice and you couldn’t drink the water there.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/20/2023
