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Trafalgar - Enchanting Emerald Isle (03/2023 - 10/2023) (BREDZN18)

8 Days From Dublin to Dublin
Tour Style: Country Explorer
Trafalgar Brochure Price from $1,828.00
Brochures: Europe & Britain 2023 v2, Europe & Britain 2024 v1
Visits: Ireland

Step into this most enchanting of Ireland trips, revealing what life is like on the island. Breathe in the fresh Galway air and wander the flower-scented gardens of Kylemore Abbey before dinner in the O’Connells’ home to learn all about the ‘lost’ town of Newtown Jerpoint.
Choice Highlights

Must-see Highlights
  • : Explore Dublin, Killarney National Park and Westport with a Local Specialist
  • : Discover Galway and Killarney
  • : Visit Trinity College and EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin, the National Irish Famine Museum at Strokestown Park, Kylemore Abbey, Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle
  • : View the mountains of the Connemara and Torc Waterfall
  • : See St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Georgian Squares in Dublin and Galway Cathedral
  • : Scenic Cruise across the Shannon Estuary
  • : Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry

Dive Into Culture
  • Strokestown: Visit the Irish National Famine Museum for insights into the plight of the starving people of Ireland during the Great Irish Famine in the mid-19th century.

Be My Guest
  • Kilkenny: Travel to 12th-century Ireland and explore the remains of the Lost Town of Newtown Jerpoint followed by a hearty Irish Be My Guest dinner with the O'Connells and a spot of Eton Mess.

Trafalgar Tour Itinerary

Day 1Hello Dublin
A warm welcome to Dublin, a modern multi-cultural city that embraces its past and exudes an enduring sense of fun. Meet your Local Specialist this afternoon for a guided city tour to view the elegant Georgian Squares and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Visit Trinity College and see the Book of Kells, said to be the world's most famous medieval manuscript. A special Welcome Reception this evening sees you visiting EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum.
Visits: Dublin
Meals: Welcome Reception
Accommodation: Clayton Cardiff Lane
Day 2Experience Irish history and on to Ballina Dive Into Culture
Journey through the lush green countryside before your first stop at Strokestown where we will Dive Into Culture at the Irish Famine Museum, delving into the stories of the 1840s famine. See the haunting pleas of starving tenants on the estate and the response they received, before continuing to Ballina.
Visits: Dublin, Strokestown, Ballina
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Great National Ballina
Day 3Journey to Westport and Galway
Travel to Westport and meet your Local Specialist for a walking tour during which you’ll learn about the town's heritage – from its settlement 5,000 years ago to modern-day times. Later, visit the Benedictine monastery of Kylemore Abbey, set against the striking backdrop of Lake Kylemore, and stroll through its walled Victorian gardens. We continue to Galway, the 'City of Tribes', where we'll see Galway Cathedral and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
Visits: Ballina, Westport, Galway
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Connacht
Day 4The Iconic Cliffs of Moher and Onwards to Killarney
Our first stop today is the Cliffs of Moher, you’ll remember for years to come as you watch the cliffs plunge dramatically into the Atlantic waters below. Beyond the endless views and the opportunity to capture on film the colonies of curious-looking puffins that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies, you’ll have an opportunity to visit the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience which really brings this natural phenomenon to life in an interactive way, leaving you with a deep understanding of this special place. Later, we cross the Shannon Estuary by ferry to Killarney, our home for the next two nights. Spend a free evening soaking up some unforgettable Irish craic or delve into the town's centuries-old history.
Visits: Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Killarney
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Killarney Towers
Day 5A Day on the Ring of Kerry
Dramatic vistas are ours to enjoy as we circle the achingly beautiful Ring of Kerry – one of the most scenic drives on the 'Emerald Isle'. Meet John, a seaweed advocate and educator for a seaweed foraging walk, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. See a soul-stirring landscape that has inspired poets, artists and writers for centuries, before returning to Killarney where you have the rest of the afternoon free to explore on your terms. Next, a leisurely guided walk at Torc Waterfall with a Local Specialist taking you along the lakeshore and past the farmlands of the 19th-century Muckross Estate.
Visits: Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Killarney
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Killarney Towers
Day 6Venture to Blarney and Medieval Kilkenny Connect with Locals
Kiss the famous Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle and receive the 'gift of the gab'. Travel to County Kilkenny to discover the 12th-century town of Newtown Jerpoint and hear about the saint buried there, who inspired the legend of Santa Claus. Later, we meet local farmers Joe and Maeve O'Connell at their home, Belmore House, to Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience and hear the tale of the ‘lost' town over dinner.
Visits: Killarney, Blarney, Kilkenny
Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest
Accommodation: Kilkenny
Day 7Return to Lively Dublin
Kilkenny holds a long history for Ireland's national sport - hurling. Meet an experienced player to gain exciting insight to this unique Irish cultural experience and have a go for yourself to pitch. Returning to the Irish capital, enjoy some free time to take a walk down Grafton Street or stroll along the Liffey. All that's left to say is a rousing sláinte or two while you indulge in a memorable Farewell Dinner, enjoying a fun night out at a classic public house in the city. Admire the authentic Victorian bar and walk up the original staircase from Trinity College, which was featured in the Michael Caine film 'Educating Rita'.
Visits: Kilkenny, Dublin
Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Accommodation: Clayton Dublin Airport
Day 8Farewell Ireland
It’s time to close the chapter on an unforgettable Irish holiday. We bid our newfound friends and Travel Director a fond farewell. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
Visits: Dublin
Meals: Breakfast


Available Room Types: Single, Triple, Twin, Twinshare
Child: ages 5 to 17

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