10 days tour

Best Of Ireland (10 Days)

Best Of Ireland (10 Days)

This tour includes:

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Others

1 Welcome Reception (WR) 9 Breakfast (B) 4 Dinner (D) 1 Lunch (L) Westport: Enjoy a traditional Be My Guest High Tea hosted in the Drawing Room of a stately 18th-century home near the charming town of Westport. New Ross: Explore the tragic history of Irelandโ€™s famine emigration at the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, a replica of one of the original ships used in the 1800s. Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour. Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublinโ€™s elegant Georgian squares, Oโ€™Connell Street and the Custom House. 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. Adare: Experience a village walk through the main street lined with thatched cottages. Limerick: See Limerickโ€™s iconic landmarks during an orientation with your Travel Director. Bunratty: Visit the impeccably-preserved Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Kylemore Abbey amp; Victorian Walled Garden: Visit the turreted Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey. This monastery was founded in 1920 for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I. Knock: In the pilgrimage town of Knock, visit the beautiful Marian Shrine, where the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and John the Evangelist are said to have appeared to the townsfolk in 1879. : Explore Dublin with a Local Specialist : Discover Waterford, Killarney, Limerick and Galway : Visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross, the crystal showroom at Waterford, Blarney Castle to kiss the stone and gain the โ€™gift of the gabโ€™, Adare, Bunratty Folk Park, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Kylemore Abbey : View King Johnโ€™s Castle in Limerick and the Marian Shrine in Knock : See St. Maryโ€™s Cathedral in Limerick and Galway Cathedral : Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry : 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

Accommodation

Hilton Garden Inn Marina Killarney Towers, Hotel Killarney Killarney Towers, Hotel Killarney Greenhills, The Inn at Dromoland Connacht Connacht Clayton Clayton Dublin Airport

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Hygieneprotocol

You must be fully vaccinated to travel with us. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of the trip. This is your second dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca, or single dose of Johnson & Johnson. You must be able to show documented proof of vaccination on trip. Your CDC card is sufficient (we recommendโ€ฏsavingโ€ฏa picture on your smart phoneโ€ฏas aโ€ฏbackupโ€ฏoption), but please be aware that certain destinations may require you to fill out additional forms online.

Meals

1 Be My Guest 1 Farewell Dinner 1 Welcome Reception 3 Dinners 9 Breakfasts

Not included:

Others

Pre and post-tour accommodation. Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Single supplement (Mandatory) - This can be purchased on the โ€˜Book Nowโ€™ page.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Ireland (10 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Ireland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Ireland

      Write your own lively tale of legends and iconic landscapes during this epic encounter with Irelandโ€™s treasures. We begin our journey in the whimsical capital of Dublin, joining a Local Specialist to see the sights. A special Welcome Reception this evening sees you visiting EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Through The Scenic County Wicklow To Waterford Dive Into Culture
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Through The Scenic County Wicklow To Waterford Dive Into Culture

      Journey through the scenic countryside of County Wicklow, โ€™The Garden of Irelandโ€™, and on to New Ross โ€“ the ancestral home town of John F. Kennedy. Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the plight of the starving Irish emigrants who boarded the Dunbrody Famine Ship to flee the potato famine. We continue to Waterford, where weโ€™ll stay overnight. This afternoon, we celebrate the centuries-old craft of flint glass creations, as we Dive Into Culture at the House of Waterford Crystal and witness talented master craftsmen at work.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Journey To Blarney And On To Killarney
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Journey To Blarney And On To Killarney

      Today, we travel through County Cork and pursue the โ€™gift of the gabโ€™ at Blarney Castle, where youโ€™ll have a chance to kiss the famous stone. Arrive in Killarney for a two-night stay.

  • Day 4 Day 4: A Day On The Ring Of Kerry
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: A Day On The Ring Of Kerry

      Irelandโ€™s soul-stirring Ring of Kerry takes centre stage today as we embark on a scenic drive past its mountains, lakes and lush green countryside โ€“ unquestionably one of the most scenic routes in Ireland. Weโ€™ll see Daniel Oโ€™Connellโ€™s Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, Mollโ€™s Gap and the Black Valley, whose remoteness saw it become the last area in Ireland to receive electricity.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Onwards To Lively Limerick
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Onwards To Lively Limerick

      We continue through the windswept countryside, arriving in Adare, one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. On arrival in Limerick, we will enjoy views of St. Maryโ€™s Cathedral, the Treaty Stone and the 13th-century King Johnโ€™s Castle during an orientation tour. Delve into an Ireland of old, as you discover the day-to-day life of the Irish during the 18th and 19th centuries on your included visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park this afternoon.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Admire The Cliffs Of Moher And Onwards To Galway
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Admire The Cliffs Of Moher And Onwards To Galway

      The sheer Cliffs of Moher plunge dramatically into the Atlantic Ocean, providing endless ocean views and wonderful photographic opportunities during your experience at this UNESCO-listed highlight along the Wild Atlantic Way. Youโ€™ll be enchanted by its irresistible landscapes, but more so the interactive visitor centre which will bring the whole experience to life from the perspective of the resident wildlife that find sanctuary here. Later, we arrive in Galway with some time at leisure to see its beautiful stone Cathedral or stroll through Eyre Square.

  • Day 7 Day 7: A Day Exploring Stunning Connemara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: A Day Exploring Stunning Connemara

      Connemaraโ€™s โ€™savage beautyโ€™ is yours to explore today as we tread in the footsteps of Oscar Wilde who described its โ€™wild and mountainous splendourโ€™ as magnificent. Admire the views on the scenic drive to Kylemore Abbey, now a Benedictine monastery, where we will embark on an included visit to the countryโ€™s most romantic castle and walk through its exquisite Victorian Walled Garden.

  • Day 8 Day 8: A Pilgrimage To Knock And On To Sligo Connect With Locals
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: A Pilgrimage To Knock And On To Sligo Connect With Locals

      Our journey takes us to Westport House where weโ€™ll Connect With Locals and indulge in a memorable Be My Guest experience with tales of the Pirate Queen, and enjoy Banoffee and Baileys flavours in the Drawing Room of this stately 18th-century home. Heading north, we stop in the pilgrimage town of Knock to view the Marian Shrine where villagers witnessed an apparition of Our Lady in 1879. We arrive in Sligo this evening, our home for the night.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Return To Lively Dublin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Return To Lively Dublin

      Our journey continues south to Dublin. Here weโ€™ll enjoy some free time to take a walk down Grafton Street or stroll along the Liffey. This evening, we close the chapter on an epic journey through Ireland, joining our fellow travellers for a memorable Farewell Dinner.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Farewell Ireland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Farewell Ireland

      After a hearty Irish breakfast, we bid our Travel Director and fellow travellers a fond farewell as our Irish holiday comes to an end. Find out more about your free airport transfer at http://www.brendanvacations.com//freetransfers.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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