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Duration (with arrival/departure): 11
Tour Style: Regional Experience
Destinations: Dublin, Kilkenny, Kildare, Waterford, Blarney, Killarney, Adare, Limerick, Bunratty, Galway

Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Dublin.

Day 2 - Arrive Dublin On your arrival in Ireland, you are transferred to your hotel. After check-in the afternoon is free to relax and unwind. This evening we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.

Hotel: Academy Plaza / Jurys Inn Parnell St

Day 3 - Dublin – Kildare – Waterford After breakfast we make our way to Kildare to the Irish National Stud, where we will enjoy a walking tour to see some of the finest stallions in the world. We will also have time to visit the Japanese garden. We continue to Kilkenny where we view the medieval city dominated by its Norman Castle and ancient Cathedral. Finally on to Waterford. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Waterford Marina

Day 4 - Waterford – Kenmare Bay (Kerry) (2 nights) This morning we visit the Waterford Crystal Factory and our Tour Director tells us that a Hidden Treasure will be revealed to us today! On to Cork and Blarney Castle where we kiss the stone and aquire the ‘gift of the gab’. Finally past the beautiful area near Killarney Lakes at Kenmare Bay for our 2-night stay in Kenmare. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Kenmare Bay (2 nights)

Day 5 - Ring of Kerry Excursion Enjoy a full day of spectacular scenery through plunging cliffs and lakes, granite mountains and jagged coastlines as we tour the 'Ring of Kerry'. Our route passes Killorglin (of Puck Fair fame), Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville and Moll's Gap in the Black Mountains before returning to our hotel at Kenmare Bay. (Full Breakfast)

Day 6 - Kenmare Bay – Limerick This morning we drive through the Glanaruderry Mountains and into County Limerick. We pause a while in Adare – with its thatched cottages, it is one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. Then on to the mouth of the river Shannon and to Limerick, where on arrival an orientation tour shows us St. Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. Then we visit the Bunratty Castle and folk park before going on to our hotel in Limerick. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Radisson SAS (2 nights)

Day 7 - Limerick – the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren – Connemara – Galway Bay We travel to Lisdoonvarna – a spa with sulphur and Chalybeate springs located in the curious area of the Burren – a haven for geologists and botanists because of the unusual rocks and flora. We drive to the coast with views of the Aran islands as we stand at the beautiful Cliffs of Moher. Then we head north into the beautiful but barren mountainous region known as Connemara – bounded on the South by Galway Bay, to the east by Lough Corrib and to the north by Clew Bay. We will enjoy beautiful coastal scenery before making our way to Galway, where an orientation tour shows us Lynchs Castle and the Spanish Arch. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Clarinbridge Court / Quality Oranmore

Day 8 - Galway Bay – Sligo Departure this morning for County Sligo, an area rich in ancient ruins. First through Tuam, with its curious Protestant Cathedral of St Mary. Then on past Dunmore, with a ruined abbey said to have been founded in 1428 on the site of an alleged monastery of St Patrick. Finally via the small market town of Tobercurry to splendid Sligo Bay and our overnight hotel. Time to relax or to take an excursion to Drumcliff to see the church where Yeats is buried and across the border into Northern Ireland to visit the famous pottery at Belleek in County Fermanagh. Tonight we enjoy a dinner of local specialities in a typical restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Yeats Country Hotel

Day 9 - Sligo – Dublin (2 nights) Today we travel via Boyle – famous for its Cisterian Abbey – and via Longford along the valley of the mighty River Shannon back to Dublin. You’ll have time to perhaps visit a Stately Home or beautiful monastic site this afternoon. Perhaps try some Dublin Bay prawns and Guinness in a typical pub this evening! (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Mespil / Trinity Capital (2 nights)

Day 10 - Dublin sightseeing and at leisure Morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes views of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and visits Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. Then free time to perhaps explore or shop. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and new found friends. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 11 - Dublin – USA Farewell as we transfer you to Dublin airport for your return flight home. (Full Breakfast)

Whats Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Dublin: Sightseeing visiting Trinity College to see the ancient Book of Kells, viewing St. Patrick's Cathedral and Phoenix Park.
Kilkenny: Visit the medieval city.
Kildare: Visit the Irish National Stud Farm.
Waterford: Visit the Crystal Factory to see how crystal is created.
Blarney: Visit the Castle and the famous Blarney Stone.
Killarney: See the beautiful Lakes.
Ring of Kerry: Excursion including Killorglin, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Moll's Gap.
Adare: Visit the prettiest village in Ireland.
Limerick: See St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle.
Bunratty: Visit the Castle and Folk Park.
Visit: Lisdoonvarna, the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher.
Galway Bay: Panoramic views.
Galway: Orientation tour.
Visit: Connemara, Dunmore Abbey, Sligo.
Scenic drives: Killarney Lake District, Ring of Kerry, Connemara Lakes, Burren, Inagh Valley, Lough Corrib.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome drink with your Tour Director in Dublin
9 full Irish breakfasts
3 three-course dinners
1 local pub restaurant dinner in Sligo
Farewell Dinner with wine in Dublin

14 meals in total

First Class Travel Highlights

Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
A qualified local city guide in Dublin.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washrooms.
Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
AA stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
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