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Irish Experience |
11 day tour from US$1699
Tour Type: Regional Europe |
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Highlight |
Itinerary |
What's Included |
Optionals |
Dates & Rates |
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HIGHLIGHT |
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Highlights:
- Dublin
- Downpatrick
- Belfast
- Bushmills
- Giant's Causeway
- Londonderry/Derry
- Omagh
- Kylemore
- Galway
- Galway Bay
- Limerick
- Adare
- Killarney
- Blarney
- Waterford
- Kilkenny
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ITINERARY |
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Irish Experience |
Day 1 -
Arrive Dublin
On your arrival at Dublin Airport you are transferred to your hotel.
After check-in we head off on an included sightseeing tour which
highlights Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle
and Phoenix Park. In the evening, we enjoy a welcome drink with our
travelling companions and Tour Director.
Hotel: Camden Court
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Day 2 -
Dublin – Belfast
This morning after breakfast, our drive takes us to the Boyne Valley
and via Drogheda where we cross the border into Ulster. Then from
Newry, we will enjoy views of Carlingford Lough before a scenic
drive through the Mountains of Mourne on our way to Downpatrick.
Later we continue on to Belfast and our hotel for dinner and
overnight stay.
(Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Radisson SAS
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Day 3 -
Belfast – Bushmills – Giant's Causeway – Londonderry/Derry (2
nights)
Our morning sightseeing tour shows us the City Hall, Queen's
University and the University quarter. Then we continue our journey
northwards to the beautiful Antrim Coast road and on past the scenic
Glens of Antrim to Ballycastle. From here we will travel to
Bushmills where we will visit the oldest whiskey distillery in the
world. Next we stop to visit the Giant's Causeway, huge basalt
columns rising from the sea before we make our way to our hotel at
Londonderry/Derry where we spend the next two nights. We dine at our
hotel this evening. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Everglades (2 nights)
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Day 4 -
Londonderry/Derry sightseeing & at leisure
After breakfast this morning our sightseeing tour takes us to the
city walls, some of the best preserved in Europe. Then we make our
way to the 17th century St. Columb's Cathedral with its tower. From
here we continue on to the quay where Irish emigrants sailed to the
New World. Free time later to perhaps take an
excursion to the Inishowen Peninsula. This evening we enjoy a
traditional Irish dinner in a local restaurant.
(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
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Day 5 -
Londonderry/Derry – Castlebar (Co. Mayo)
This morning our journey takes us via Strabane and Omagh, stopping
to visit the Ulster-American Folk Park en route to Lough Erne. Next
we will continue our drive through Yeats country to our hotel at
Castlebar in County Mayo for dinner and our overnight stay. (Full
Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Breaffy House
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Day 6 -
Castlebar (Co. Mayo) – Connemara – Galway Bay
Today we travel through Yeats country to the lakes and mountains of
Connemara. Later, we'll see Kylemore Abbey before driving along the
shores of Lough Corrib to Galway. Here we will enjoy an orientation
tour of the city and beautiful views of Galway Bay before arriving
at our hotel. (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Corrib Great Southern
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Day 7 -
Galway Bay – Killarney (2 nights)
Galway Bay – Killarney (2) This morning our drive takes us south via
Ennis to Limerick. On our arrival an orientation tour shows us St.
Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. From here
we continue via Adare, the prettiest village in Ireland, with its
thatched cottages en route to Killarney for the next two nights.
(Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Killarney Court (2 nights)
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Day 8 -
Ring of Kerry Excursion
Today spectacular scenery awaits us on our drive around the 'Ring of
Kerry'. Plunging cliffs, lush lakeland, granite mountains, and sandy
beaches are all part of this photographers' delight. See Dingle Bay,
the South Kerry Mountains and Ladies View before we return to
Killarney for the night. (Full Breakfast)
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Day 9 -
Killarney – Blarney – Waterford
Today we drive into County Cork stopping at Blarney Castle for a
chance to kiss the Stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab'! Then we
pass through Cork on our way to Youghal and along the scenic coast
to reach the Waterford Crystal Factory for an included visit to see
how crystal is created. Finally, we reach our hotel for dinner and
overnight stay.
(Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Quality
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Day 10
- Waterford – Dublin
Our first stop this morning is at Kilkenny – the medieval city
dominated by its Norman Castle and Cathedral. From here we continue
our journey to Dublin's 'fair city' for the final night of our tour.
Here there's time on your own perhaps to do some last-minute
souvenir shopping or explore further. This evening, why not join
your fellow travelling companions at an Irish cabaret? (Full
Breakfast)
Hotel: Camden Court / Mespil
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Day 11
- Depart Dublin
Time to bid farewell as we transfer you to Dublin Airport for your
return flight home. (Full Breakfast)
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WHAT'S
INCLUDED
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Irish Experience
What's Included
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Sightseeing Highlights
- Dublin:
Sightseeing includes views of St. Patrick's Cathedral,
Dublin Castle and Trinity College.
- Downpatrick:
Downpatrick See the town where St. Patrick is buried.
- Belfast:
Sightseeing includes the City Hall and Queen's University.
- Bushmills:
Visit the oldest whiskey distillery.
- Giant's
Causeway: Visit this spectacular geological formation.
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Londonderry/ Derry: Sightseeing tour includes views of
St. Columb's Cathedral.
- Omagh:
Visit the Ulster-American Folk Park.
- Kylemore:
View the Abbey and Convent.
- Galway:
Orientation tour.
- Galway Bay:
Panoramic views.
- Limerick:
Orientation including the Treaty Stone, St. Mary's Cathedral
and King John's Castle.
- Adare:
See Ireland's prettiest village with its thatched cottages.
- Killarney:
Ring of Kerry excursion including Dingle Bay, Ladies View
and the lakes of Killarney.
- Blarney:
Visit Blarney Castle.
- Waterford:
Visit the Crystal Factory to see how crystal is created.
- Kilkenny:
Visit the medieval city.
- Scenic
Drives: Coastal drive to the Mountains of Mourne, along
the Antrim Coast road and the shores of Lough Erne, drive
around Galway Bay, Killarney Lake District and the Ring of
Kerry and a coastal drive to Youghal.
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Dining
Highlights
- A welcome drink with
your Tour Director
- 10 full Irish
breakfasts
- 5 three-course
dinners
- 1 traditional Irish
local restaurant dinner in Londonderry
16 meals in total
(see day-by-day itinerary)
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First
Class Travel Highlights
- The services of one
of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors on tour.
- A qualified local
city guide in Dublin, Belfast and Londonderry/Derry.
- Chauffeur driven on
Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned coaches with reclining seats
and washroom.
- You'll stay in
twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service
charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag
and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
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Airport
Transfers
- London Gateways:
Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and
central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your
transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple.
Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport
and Central London.
- Important –
Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to
and from London Airports providing the following conditions are
met:
- You are staying at a
London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival
and the night prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either
booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided
by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included
transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by
Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail
Station.
- Heathrow Express
operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound
services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from
04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are at the
passengers own expense.
- In the event of
unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes)
Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled
transfers.
- No refund is
available for passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a
Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar
London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the
additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European
Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive
complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled
arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified
below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to
co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus -
Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or
depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival
and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a
transfer.
- Passengers arriving
before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled
to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar
providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post
tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of
transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
- Land only passengers
arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure
days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer
times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight
details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before
the flight departure.
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OPTIONALS |
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Irish Experience
Optional Excursions
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Note:
All optional excursions listed are for
2004/2005 please use the information as a guide only.
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GB29 -
Killarney Jaunting Car Ride
Take a traditional pony and trap ride through the streets of
Killarney and into the beautiful Bourne - Vincent National Park. Your
‘Jarvey’ will tell you stories about Killarney - remember he has
probably kissed the Blarney Stone once or twice!
15.00 (€)
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GB30 -
Siamsa Tire with Dinner
Tonight relax over dinner and enjoy traditional hospitality before
visiting the famous Siamsa Tire, one of Ireland’s magic evenings.
Tonight we live the folklore and spirit of the life and times when
even the most everyday chore would be celebrated, in old Ireland.
You’ll be enthralled by the performance of the Siamsa Tire players who
will cast a spell tonight which will stay with you forever.
51.00 (€)
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GB30a -
Siamsa Tire Theatre
Tonight we live the folklore and spirit of the life and times when
even the most everyday chore would be celebrated, in old Ireland.
You’ll be enthralled by the performance of the Siamsa Tire players who
will cast a spell tonight which will stay with you forever.
25.00 (€)
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GB31 -
Traditional Irish Evening with Dinner
The local people get together to treat us to a night of music,
humour and good food. Come along and enjoy a very popular counties
evening.
46.00 (€)
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GB32 -
Dublin Dinner and Cabaret
Over an excellent dinner you’ll enjoy a non-stop show featuring
comedy, dance, song, music and fine food. Ireland’s musical history
unfolds in a cabaret that will delight you long after the night has
ended. The cast will have you tapping your toes and joining in the
fun, and it’s all wrapped up in the spirit of Irish humour. We will
even serve you an Irish Coffee at the end of dinner, it will put you
in the mood for Ireland’s best night out.
61.00 (€)
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GB35 -
Muckross House and Gardens
The oak clad mountains provide a dramatic backdrop to the beautiful
gardens around Muckross House. Towering Azaleas and Rhododendrons vie
with each other for your attention amid the quiet meandering walks
along the shores of the Killarney Lakes. The 18th century house,
standing amid twenty thousand acres of park is a microcosm of Irish
history. It contains wonderful examples of furniture and paintings.
Keep an eye out for the brooding portrait of King James VI for whom
Shakespeare wrote Macbeth, or Countess Catherine of Desmond painted in
the 136th year of her age. Guided visit
15.00 (€)
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GB48 -
Irish Pub Experience
Why not join in the fun and laughter of one of the cosiest pubs in
the country? Traditional Irish music tops the evening and before you
know it you’ll be joining in the songs and laughter. (Two drinks of
your choice is included).
20.00 (€)
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GB61 -
River Shannon Cruise
A unique opportunity to take a cruise on the majestic River Shannon
through the beautiful rolling countryside of counties Leitrim and
Roscommon. Famed in song and steeped in legend, the Shannon offers
258km of cruising waterway and is the longest river in the British
Isles. Our cruise includes tea and coffee and homemade Irish scones on
the luxurious “Moon River” Pleasure Cruiser.
18.00 (€)
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GB69 -
INISOWEN PENINSULA
Visit the Peninsula. This spectacular circuit takes us on a journey
to the most north western tip of Ireland. We visit - GriananAileach -
a circle stone fort which was the Royal seat of the O’Neill clan,
situated amongst spectacular views.
15.00 (€)
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GB85 -
Dublin. Theatre & Dinner
Dublin has a great literary heritage. Join us for dinner and a
performance at one of Dublin's Theatres.
75.00 (€)
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GB86 -
Waterford Walk
Join our local guide for a dip into some of the fascinating history
of Waterford, followed by a drink at a local pub.
20.00 (€)
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GB88 -
Dublin. Georgian Evening
Enjoy a personalised tour of an 18th century Georgian house and
afterwards relax over dinner in one of Dublin’s finest restaurants.
47.00 (€)
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GB101 -
Galway Castle Banquet
A short drive brings us to Galway castle for an evening of medieval
entertainment including dinner wine, song and that marvellous Irish
Art of story-telling!
57.00 (€)
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DATES & RATES |
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*These prices are correct at
the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at
the time of booking.
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