Treasures of Ireland
From CAD $2695
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Blaze a trail and tick off the Treasures of Ireland on this quick jaunt around the Emerald Isle, including stops in Dublin and Cork. Learn all about Viking history, kiss the Blarney Stone and watch in wonder as the Dingle Peninsula unfolds.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 5 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
- Killarney: Visit the working farms of Muckross, taking you back to a time of traditional farming. Learn how to churn butter and dine in the Quilles Farmhouse, set against the scenic backdrop of the lakes of Killarney.
Dive into Culture
- Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.
- Foynes: Visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum, the only dedicated flying boat museum in the world, to gain insight into the rich history of aviation.
Iconic Experience
- Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'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.
- Dingle Peninsula: Enjoy a scenic drive to Slea Head past the sandstone mountains.
- Cliffs of Moher: Stop by the Exhibition Center and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Killarney: Enjoy freshly baked goods in Ireland's most charming tea room. Deenagh Lodge, located at the entrance of Killarney National Park, provides training and employment opportunities to over 30 adults with Down Syndrome. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Dublin with a Local Specialist
- Discover Waterford, Cork, Tralee
- Visit Trinity College, Glendalough, Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Foynes Flying Boat Museum and the Cliffs of Moher
- See Dublin's Georgian Squares
- Scenic Drive the Dingle Peninsula
Trip Details
Product Code: 34527
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 162.871B
Starts: Dublin, Ireland
Finishes: Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 6 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- 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
- 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
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2695 ($449 /day)
Itinerary
Put a little Irish spring in your step and stroll through the lyrical capital of Dublin – your springboard to an unforgettable jaunt through the treasures of Ireland. Join a Local Specialist this afternoon to explore the city's iconic sights. Walk the cobbled courtyard of Trinity College and visit the Book of Kells. Then, enjoy a friendly dinner to get to know your fellow travelers.
Accommodation: Sandymount
Meals: Dinner
Departing Dublin this morning, journey to the peaceful monastic ruins at Glendalough which survived repeated Viking attacks over the centuries. Dive Into Culture, watching the master crafters of the House of Waterford Crystal as they create delicate works of art. Your final stop today is the 'rebel' city of Cork, where you'll have a free evening to enjoy a little Irish craic and soak up the lively atmosphere of this university city.
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Cork
Meals: Breakfast
Embark on a scenic drive to Blarney Castle, where you have the opportunity to kiss its famous stone to acquire the 'gift of the gab'. Continue to Killarney and stop at the beautiful cafe in the gate lodge of Killarney National Park for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Enjoy a traditional pony and trap ride on an Optional Experience through the beautiful Bourn-Vincent National Park. During this optional journey, your Local Specialist will share fascinating anecdotes about the area and Ireland. End the day with a Be My Guest experience at Muckross Traditional Farms discovering what Irish rural life was like in the 1930s.
Accommodation: Manor West Tralee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Admire the wide skies, peaceful towns and coastal scenery of the Dingle Peninsula as you drive to dramatic Slea Head at the peninsula’s far end.
Accommodation: Manor West Tralee
Meals: Breakfast
Delve into the era of the first transatlantic flights during a visit to the Flying Boat Museum in Foynes. At one time, it was the refuelling point for Pan Am's Flying Boat, the Yankee Clipper. Picture life as a passenger onboard a replica Boeing 314 as we Dive Into Culture and experience the aircraft first hand. You will walk away knowing how Irish Coffee was invented. Here you can imagine yourself a weary passenger, delayed due to bad weather while you sip your own cup of 'Foynes Original,' used to treat nervous passengers years ago. This afternoon, travel to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center. This wonderfully engaging experience brings one of Ireland’s most treasured natural phenomena to life. Enjoy the IMAX-type multimedia which gives visitors a bird’s eye view of the cliffs or dive virtually beneath the surface of the Atlantic. Continue to your hotel in Limerick where we spend the night, and perhaps join an Optional Experience to enjoy a banquet and medieval entertainment in the great hall of an Irish Castle.
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Limerick
Meals: Breakfast
Your journey through the treasures of Ireland has come to an end. For now, it’s time to wish your fellow travelers slán abhaile as your memorable holiday comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2023
You need a great time in Ireland with James and Sam. The days were packed with interesting things to do and see. You learn so much about the little island and it's amazing people in places. The itinerary was perfect. It did all the highlights of Ireland in one week. We especially love the dinners at night. And some of the extras like the pony carts.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/15/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2023
Everything and everyone was top notch. Awesome experiences and awesome people filled the entire trip. The optional experiences at the farm and castle were very unique and were both outstanding.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/14/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, November 2023
************* , our tour director, was terrific! Very professional, warm, and kind. We loved all the information he shared with us about the history of the places we were visiting as well as local lore and Irish heritage info. It really enhanced our experiences. Sam, our coach driver, was witty, warm, and professional. He seamlessly & adeptly handled precarious driving situations and we felt 100% safe with him at the wheel. This is definitely a tour that packs a lot to see into a few days so the pace is quick. I chose the 4 star rating because a couple of the hotels were so-so but everything else was excellent! I felt that it was a great value for us for our first trip to Ireland!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Scott Mccormick - Traveled, October 2023
The Tour Director made the Trip! James the Tour Director and Sam the Driver were excellent. Informative, humorous, personable. Made the trip a real joy. Breakfast was the same in every hotel. Not a fan of powdered eggs.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/21/2023
Michelle Burke - Traveled, October 2023
Good service. Traveling by myself, they explained where the airport transportation would be and it was exactly like the directions. I was grateful for the pickup. James did a great job accommodating our many needs and Sam the bus driver was friendly and had quite the skill! The only change I would suggest is to stay at The Cliffs of Moher longer - especially on the day we had because it was sunny and not raining. It was the ONE thing I wanted to see and felt really rushed and couldn't take it in. Even though I walked quickly, I would have liked to get to the castle but didn't have time. I thought what we received for the price was excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2023
James Farley - Traveled, April 2024
Ireland Trip 2024. Everything was defiantly catered to the visitors comfort. Great itinerary although there could be more time spent on some site visits and less on others. Altogether it was a very pleasant experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/22/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
A very pleasant experience from start to finish. Everything was so organized. Our tour guide and bus driver were fantastic…interesting information always able to answer our questions and concerns, both very friendly and professional. We were able to enjoy the beauty of Ireland without worry. Excellent excursions and excellent itinerary. Highly recommend Trafalgar! The entire tour was great, wonderful hotels, wonderful excursions and wonderful city/town visits. Great fun overall.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/22/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
Michael was an amazing Tour Director. The history and stories that he told just made being in Ireland that much more memorable. The itinerary is a busy one but what you see and experience is so worth it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/21/2024
Jeffrey Bowen - Traveled, October 2024
Don't wait, do it now. No better way to see the heart of a city/country than by doing a tour. Definitely will be doing a Trafalgar tour next year. Great destinations and some decent accommodations. Overall the best way to see a country.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/17/2024
Daniel Dias - Traveled, October 2023
Trafalgar Takes Care. The Treasures of Ireland tour had an excellent itinerary and Director/Driver team. We purchased through AAA and were pleasantly surprised to have received discount vouchers for optional excursions. It was an easy transaction.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/21/2023
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