Tour Irish Experience (11 Days)

Transport

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

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

5 Dinner (D) 10 Breakfast (B)

Accommodation

Clayton Ballsbridge AC by Marriott , Stormont City Hotel Derry Maldron Oranmore Killarney Towers Kilkenny Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel., Sandymount

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Lahinch: Go foraging with local horticulturalist Oonagh before lunching at the O’Brien’s homely Barrtra Seafood restaurant overlooking Liscannor Bay. Reveal the importance of sustainable food experiences as you learn how everything on your plate is bought locally. Belfast: Experience Belfast from the comfort of your dedicated Black Cab with expert ’Cabbie’ commentary. Belfast: Discover the full story of the Titanic at the Titanic Belfast visitor attraction and monument in Belfast. Belleek: See traditional craftsmen at work at the Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre, one of the oldest working potteries in the world. 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 at the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, a replica of one of the original ships used in the 1800s. Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin’s elegant Georgian squares, O’Connell Street and the Custom House. Londonderry: With a Local Specialist explore inside the city walls. See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street. Kylemore Abbey & 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. Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings. Cliffs of Moher: Stop by the Exhibition Centre 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. 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. Bushmills: In Northern Ireland you’ll discover the legend of the Giant’s Causeway as you explore this iconic natural landmark. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Explore Dublin, Belfast and Londonderry Discover Galway and Waterford Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, the Titanic Experience in Belfast, the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Giant’s Causeway, Belleek to see how the famous pottery is made, Kylemore Abbey, the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney’s Castle to kiss the stone and gain the ’gift of the gab’, the Crystal Showroom at Waterford and the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross View the City Walls and Murals of Londonderry See Galway Cathedral Scenic Cruise across the Shannon Estuary Scenic Drive through Connemara and along 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 Ferry across the Shannon estuary Optional Experiences and free time On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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Optional

AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Belfast Walk with Fish and Chips What better way to soak up the atmosphere of this lively city than to join a Local Specialist for a stroll through its hidden side streets? We’ll have an included drink in a historic pub and continue to a local restaurant for a quintessentially traditional meal; fish and chips. Adult Price: £41.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 Dinner and Drinks in Londonderry Join us and the the rest of the group for a cosy and relaxing evening of dinner and a drink in a locally-loved restaurant. Adult Price: £42.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 Experience the Inishowen Peninsula Enjoy a guided visit to the Inishowen Peninsula. This spectacular circuit will take you on a journey to the most north-western tip of Ireland. Here you’ll visit Grianan Aileach, a circle stone fort which was the royal seat of the O’Neill clan, situated amongst spectacular views. Adult Price: £19.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Galway Castle Banquet Join us on a drive to Galway Castle where you’ll begin your evening of medieval entertainment. This will be accompanied by a delicious dinner where wine will flow, and you’ll be treated to songs and the marvellous Irish art of story-telling. Adult Price: €72.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Trad on the Prom The best in Irish dancing from the most-awarded performers in Ireland. Combined with some of Ireland’s best musical talent, this show is truly "can’t miss". Adult Price: €37.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Irish Ceilidh Evening The Irish Ceilidh epitomises how music and dance were enjoyed in rural Ireland, especially on festive occasions. The craic - welcoming, jolly, fun and informal - is accompanied with plenty of food and drink. There’s no more enjoyable way to understand Irish culture. Adult Price: €67.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Experience a Jaunting Cart Ride Enjoy a traditional pony and trap ride through the beautiful Bourn-Vincent National Park. During your journey, your Local Specialist will share fascinating anecdotes about the area and Ireland. Adult Price: €22.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Visit Muckross House and its Gardens Come with us 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 18th century house contains some wonderful examples of furniture and paintings, including a portrait of King James VI, for whom Shakespeare wrote Macbeth. Adult Price: €21.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Kerry Farm Experience Step back into the past, on a traditional Kerry Farm of the 1930’s. We’ll meet a local farmer who will show us around the farm yard and tell of times gone by. Enjoy mountain views of the Ring of Kerry as he demonstrates his skills at herding sheep with border collies. Adult Price: €22.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 An Afternoon of Irish Fun and Music (Craic agus Ceol) Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the ancient sport of hurling at a local pub. Moving outside, you’ll enjoy a live demonstration by village locals and even have a chance to try your hand at this game, said to be the oldest and fastest field sport in the world. Later, live music and a drink will greet you on returning to the pub. Adult Price: €29.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

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

Day 1: Welcome To Ireland

Embrace your playful side and discover the allure of the lively Irish capital - a small city with a lot of heart and yours to explore before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers this afternoon for a sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist. See the stately Georgian Squares and Trinity College before enjoying a Whiskey Tasting at a local distillery.The excitement will build this evening over drinks, good food and great company as your Travel Director gives you a taste of what’s to come.
Day 2 Day 2: Journey To Colourful Belfast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Journey To Colourful Belfast

Leaving the cosmopolitan streets of Dublin behind, we travel to Northern Ireland and the bustling city of Belfast, where you will have some free time to enjoy a spud for lunch or perhaps an Irish stew. Later, we meet our Local Specialist ’Cabbie’ for an insider view of the city’s living history during a journey through its vibrant streets in a real taxi. We spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure, or perhaps join an Optional Experience.
Day 3 Day 3: Venture To The Giant’S Causeway And On To Derry/Londonderry Make Travel Matter
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Venture To The Giant’S Causeway And On To Derry/Londonderry Make Travel Matter

Dive Into Culture during a visit to the award-winning Titanic Belfast Experience. Gain insights into the tragic story of the Titanic and its passengers who lost their lives in the icy Atlantic. Then onto the Giant’s Causeway for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as we walk in the footsteps of Finn MacCool. Our visit will help to conserve this iconic natural landmark. Take some time to admire the natural spectacle of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns before continuing to Londonderry, our home for the next two nights.
Day 4 Day 4: Discover Londonderry’S Past
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Discover Londonderry’S Past

Join your Local Specialist for a walk along the 17th-century city walls and see the formerly turbulent Bogside neighbourhood, with its street murals depicting the history of the ’Troubles’. Spend a free afternoon walking along the pretty Foyle River or consider joining an Optional Experience to Inishowen Peninsula, with its rich history. This evening enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Onwards To Scenic Galway Dive Into Culture
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Onwards To Scenic Galway Dive Into Culture

Journey through the lush countryside to Belleek, where you’ll Dive Into Culture and witness talented pottery crafters create the exquisite collectables that have graced homes since the mid-19th century. Arrive in Galway later, where you will stay for the next two nights.
Day 6 Day 6: Connemara Excursion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Connemara Excursion

The rugged beauty of Connemara was captured in the film ’The Quiet Man’ with John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Its loughs and mountains are yours to explore today during a scenic drive. Arrive at Kylemore Abbey later to visit the country’s most romantic castle and ramble through the hidden nooks of its Victorian walled garden. Returning to Galway, enjoy some free time to explore its imposing stone Cathedral or stroll through Eyre Square, which John F. Kennedy visited in 1963.
Day 7 Day 7: Explore The Cliffs Of Moher And Killarney
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Explore The Cliffs Of Moher And Killarney

See the imposing UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher rising over 650 feet (200 m) above the pounding Atlantic and scan the horizon all the way to the Aran Islands to get the full view of the irresistible beauty of this special place. You’ll have an opportunity to visit the ‘Atlantic Edge’ exhibition which will bring to life this extraordinary natural phenomenon in a way that only the wildlife of the area get to see. Enchanted by the wild landscapes, you’ll continue along the Wild Atlantic Way to Connect With Locals and meet local horticulturalist, Oonagh, who’ll teach you how to forage before our Be My Guest visit to the Barrtra Seafood restaurant. Oonagh will reveal the importance of sustainable food experiences and you’ll learn how everything on your plate has been bought locally, perhaps inspired to buy local produce when you return home. The spectacular views of this dramatic coastline continue before you board a ferry across the tranquil Shannon Estuary river. Then, continue through County Kerry to your hotel in Killarney, where you’ll have an evening at leisure or join in the craic at an optional Irish ceilidh.
Day 8 Day 8: A Day On The Ring Of Kerry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: A Day On The Ring Of Kerry

The soul-stirring landscapes of Iveragh Peninsula provide a mesmerising backdrop for our scenic coastal drive around the Ring of Kerry – an unimaginably beautiful natural setting. En route we will see Killorglin, famous for its annual ’Puck Fair’, as well as Daniel O’Connell’s Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll’s Gap.
Day 9 Day 9: Off To Blarney, Waterford And Kilkenny Dive Into Culture
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Off To Blarney, Waterford And Kilkenny Dive Into Culture

Today you might acquire the ’gift of the gab’, bending over backwards to kiss the Blarney Stone before we travel to Waterford. Admire the delicate creations of fine crystal during a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal where you will Dive Into Culture and witness a demonstration by master crafters. This evening, arrive in Kilkenny with its imposing 12th-century castle, once the seat of the Butlers of Ormonde.
Day 10 Day 10: Through County Wicklow’S Countryside To Dublin Dive Into Culture
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Through County Wicklow’S Countryside To Dublin Dive Into Culture

After a morning exploration of Kilkenny, depart for New Ross where you’ll see the monument to John F. Kennedy, who visited his ancestral family hometown in 1963. Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the tragic plight of Irish emigrants during the potato famine of the 1800s on your visit to the nearby three-masted Dunbrody Famine Ship. Journey through the lush Irish countryside of County Wicklow, the ’Garden of Ireland’, and back to Dublin where you’ll spend your final evening with travel companions sharing stories of your memorable journey through Ireland at dinner.
Day 11 Day 11: Farewell Dublin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Farewell Dublin

It’s time to say a fond farewell to Ireland and newfound friends as you prepare to end your wonderful Irish experience.

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Irish Experience (11 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Irish Experience (11 Days)

Day 1: Welcome To Ireland

Day 2: Journey To Colourful Belfast

Day 3: Venture To The Giant’S Causeway And On To Derry/Londonderry Make Travel Matter

Day 4: Discover Londonderry’S Past

Day 5: Onwards To Scenic Galway Dive Into Culture

Day 6: Connemara Excursion

Day 7: Explore The Cliffs Of Moher And Killarney

Day 8: A Day On The Ring Of Kerry

Day 9: Off To Blarney, Waterford And Kilkenny Dive Into Culture

Day 10: Through County Wicklow’S Countryside To Dublin Dive Into Culture

Day 11: Farewell Dublin

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