Glimpse of Ireland
Tags:
Sightseeing; Ring of Kerry; Waterford; Kylemore Abbey; Knock; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Galway Cathedral; Rathbaun Farm; Cliffs of Moher; Blarney Castle; Blarney Woollen Mills; Waterford Crystal Factory; Trinity College Library;
Tour renowned historic sites, lively cities and scenic wonders. This 7 night tour is designed for the active traveler who wants to incorporate many of Ireland's famous places at an active pace. Visits to Dublin, Mayo, Galway, Killarney and Waterford are all included with incredible sightseeing to each area's famous ...
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- Trip Length:
- 9 days
- Price Range:
- From $1250 to $1499 (Rates are per person based on double occupancy.) per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- February, March, July, August, September, October, November
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 17)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Tour renowned historic sites, lively cities and scenic wonders. This 7 night tour is designed for the active traveler who wants to incorporate many of Ireland's famous places at an active pace. Visits to Dublin, Mayo, Galway, Killarney and Waterford are all included with incredible sightseeing to each area's famous places. This tour has it all!
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Depart USA.
Commercial Flight
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - Dublin
Arrive In Dublin, Ireland.
Hotel
Welcome to Dublin! Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel.
Sightseeing
At 2 p.m. your voyage of discovery begins on a city tour with your local guide. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1190, tour Dublin’s beautiful Georgian squares, walk the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College to its famed library and its truly unique world treasure – the 8th century Book of Kells.
Food and Dining
This evening, take a short drive to the fishing harbor of Howth for dinner and traditional music at the Abbey Tavern.
Day 3 - Dublin
Dublin / The Midlands / Sligo / Mayo.
Sightseeing
Cross midland Ireland and visit one of the country’s fine old manors, Strokestown Park House in County Roscommon. This grand estate, built in the 18th century, has been carefully restored and still has its original furnishings.
Museums
The Famine Museum is located in the former Stable Yards of the house. It was designed to commemorate The Great Irish Famine of the 1840's, now regarded as the single greatest social disaster of 19th century Europe.
Sightseeing
Continue on to Mayo to visit the Shrine at Knock. In 1879, the figures of Mary, St. Joseph and St. John are reported to have miraculously appeared here in a vision to 15 local people.
Hotel
Dinner and conversation at your hotel is a perfect end to a full day’s sightseeing.
Day 4 - Mayo
Mayo / Connemara.
Historical and Educational Tours
Travel via Castlebar to the picturesque town of Westport. Enjoy some free time to browse before setting out for Connemara, Ireland’s historic western province.
Sightseeing
Next visit Kylemore Abbey, a castellated neo-Gothic mansion, occupied today by the Irish Benedictine community of nuns.
Adventure
Continue your tour of splendid Connemara, where whitewashed cottages are scattered over a land of rocky mountains, sparkling brooks and rivers.
Hotel
This evening, dine and relax at your elegant hotel as the sun sets over Galway Bay.
Day 5 - Limerick
Connemara / Galway / Cliffs Of Moher / Limerick.
Sightseeing
This morning visit the impressive Galway Cathedral before dropping in for refreshments at Rathbaun Farm. Meet a farming family as they carry out their daily chores. Watch as the farmer shears a sheep and maneuvers his flock with the help of his dog.
Sightseeing
Next, cross the Burren, a suddenly stark and barren landscape dotted with rare flora. Travel west to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher rising approximately 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic waves: the view is truly outstanding.
Food and Dining
A celebrated medieval castle banquet is an option for tonight’s festivities.
Day 6 - Killarney
Limerick / Ring Of Kerry / Killarney.
Bus
Drive to Adare, renowned as the “prettiest village in Ireland" with its thatched cottages and stone walls.
Sightseeing
Then follow the road that winds around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as “The Ring of Kerry." It is undoubtedly one of the most magical places in all of Ireland. Poets, painters, and musicians have all tried to capture its elusive charm.
Hotel
Arrive in Killarney for check-in and dinner at your hotel.
Day 7 - Waterford
Killarney / Blarney / Waterford.
Arts, Crafts and Antiques
This morning visit Blarney Castle with its magical stone that gives the gift of eloquence for a kiss. Wander across to the Blarney Woollen Mills to shop for traditional fine knitwear and crafts.
Wine
Journey on through County Cork to Midleton and the Old Midleton Distillery and Heritage Centre to learn the story of Irish Whiskey.
Bus
Arrive in the ancient Viking town of Waterford.
Sightseeing
After dinner in your hotel, take some time to stroll the mile long quayside.
Day 8 - Dublin
Waterford / Dublin.
Arts, Crafts and Antiques
Begin your day at the Waterford Crystal Factory. On your guided tour, admire the ancient skills of local craftsmen as they carefully turn molten glass into the most exquisite crystal.
Sightseeing
Afterwards, wander through the showrooms and perhaps find an heirloom for future generations in your own family!
Historical and Educational Tours
Next, on your Waterford walking tour, your guide brings the city’s fascinating history alive.
Shopping
On to Dublin in time for some last-minute shopping.
Nightlife
This evening is free to discover the nightlife along its squares and cobblestone streets or to join an optional farewell cabaret for song, dance, dinner and Dublin wit.
Day 9 - Dublin
Your homebound flight arrives the same day.
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