Enchanting Emerald Isle
Step into this most enchanting of Ireland trips, revealing what life is like on the island.
Members from: $2,645 P.P Twin ShareNon-members from: $2,695 P.P Twin Share
Type
Escorted Touring
Destination
United Kingdom & Europe
Supplier
Trafalgar
Booking Code
BRED
Departs
Multiple departures available. Enquire for more details.
7 Nights Accommodation
12 Meals
1 Be My Guest, 1 Farewell Dinner, 1 Welcome Reception, 2 Dinners, 7 BreakfastsOn-Trip Transport
All transport shownConnect With Locals
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.Dive Into Culture
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.MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
Help preserve the Cliffs of Moher for generations to come and learn about its extraordinary geology, history and the species that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies.Explore Dublin, Killarney National Park and Westport with a Local Specialist
Visit Trinity College and EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin, the National Irish Famine Museum at Strokestown Park, Kylemore Abbey, Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle and Kilkenny Castle
Discover Galway and Killarney
View the mountains of the Connemara and Torc Waterfall
Scenic Cruise across the Shannon Estuary
See St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Georgian Squares in Dublin and Galway Cathedral
Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry
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.
8 Days | 1 Country | 6 Cities
Day 1 Hello 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.
Hotel - Clayton Cardiff Lane
Included Meals - Welcome Reception
Day 2 Experience Irish history and on to Ballina
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.
Hotel - Great National Ballina
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Journey 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.
Hotel - Connacht
Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 4 The Iconic Cliffs of Moher and Onwards to Killarney
Our first stop today is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience 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.
Hotel - Killarney Towers
Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 5 A 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'. 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.
Consider 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.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 Venture to Blarney and Medieval Kilkenny
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.
Hotel - Kilkenny
Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 7 Return to Lively Dublin
Visit Kilkenny Castle, an Anglo-Norman stone castle that sits majestically over the
Nore River. In the castle basement, you'll find the Butler Gallery, one of Ireland's
most important art galleries outside of Dublin. 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'.
Hotel - Clayton Dublin Airport
Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 8 Farewell 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.
Included Meals - Breakfast
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