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LEARN WHY THE IRISH SAY, “IF YOU'RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE IRISH, YOU'RE LUCKY ENOUGH”, ON THIS

JOURNEY THROUGH CONNEMARA, THE STRONGHOLD OF THE O'DONNELL CLAN, AND TO BEAUTIFUL ADARE.

Temple Bar, Dublin

CITY TOUR in Dublin

ORIENTATION of Waterford,

Killarney, Limerick and Galway

VISIT the Glasnevin Trust in Dublin,

Famine Ship in New Ross, the crystal

showroom at Waterford, Blarney to

of Moher, the Burren, Connemara and

Kylemore Abbey

VIEW St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin,

King John's Castle and St. Mary's

Cathedral in Limerick

SEE the Cathedral of Galway

SCENIC DRIVE along the Ring

of Kerry

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BEST OF IRELAND10 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 15 MEALS | FROM US$2375pp*

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Twin Share ARRIVE DUBLIN – AFTERNOON

SIGHTSEEING Write your own lively tale of legends and iconic landscapes during this epic encounter with Ireland's treasures. We begin our journey in the whimsical capital of Dublin, joining a Local Specialist to see the sights. Irish history takes centre stage this evening as we visit Glasnevin Trust for an informative and poignant tour with a Local Specialist. Our visit will 'Make A

and we'll hear stories about some of the country's bravest characters over a Welcome Reception of drinks and canapés with our fellow travellers and Travel Director. (WR) Hotel: Maldron Parnell Square/Clayton Ballsbridge

DUBLIN – CO. WICKLOW – NEW ROSS

– WATERFORD Journey through the scenic countryside of County Wicklow, The Garden of Ireland, and on to New Ross – 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

famine. We continue to Waterford, where we'll

'Dive Into Culture' at the House of Waterford

at work. (FB, D, ) Hotel: Fitzwilton/Marina

WATERFORD – YOUGHAL – BLARNEY –

KILLARNEY (2 NIGHTS) Journey via Youghal, Sir Walter Raleigh's home town, then pursue the

have a chance to kiss the famous stone. Arrive in Killarney for a two-night stay. (FB, D) Hotel: Killarney Towers/Hotel Killarney

RING OF KERRY EXCURSION Ireland'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 – unquestionably one of the most scenic routes in Ireland. We'll see Daniel O'Connell's

saw it become the last area in Ireland to receive electricity. (FB)

KILLARNEY – ADARE – BUNRATTY –

LIMERICK We continue through the windswept countryside, arriving in Adare, one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. Our next stop is Limerick, where we'll enjoy views of St. Mary's Cathedral, the Treaty Stone and the 13th-century King John'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

(FB) Hotel: Maldron/Greenhills

LIMERICK – CLIFFS OF MOHER – GALWAY

(2 NIGHTS)

into the Atlantic waters below. Gain insights

during a visit to the 'Atlantic Edge' exhibition. Later, we arrive in Galway with some time at leisure to see its beautiful stone Cathedral or stroll through Eyre Square. (FB) Hotel: Connacht

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CONNEMARA EXCURSION Connemara's 'savage beauty' is yours to explore today as we tread in the footsteps of Oscar Wilde who described its “wild mountainous splendour” as

monastery, where we will embark on an included visit to the country's most romantic

Walled Garden. (FB, D)

GALWAY – KNOCK – SLIGO Our journey takes us to Westport House where we'll 'Connect With

Guest' morning tea with tales of the Pirate

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. (FB, L, ) Hotel: Clayton

SLIGO – DUBLIN Our journey continues south to Dublin. Here we'll enjoy some free time to

an epic journey through Ireland, joining our fellow travellers for a memorable Farewell Dinner. (FB, FD) Hotel: Clayton Dublin Airport

DEPART DUBLIN Awe bid our Travel Director and fellow travellers a fond farewell as our Irish holiday comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (FB)

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Dublin, where an expert historian will reveal the cemetery's importance to Irish history and explain how your visit helps fund its preservation. (Day 1)

HighlightsTRIP

Here’s just a sample of the many special handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in your trip.

CONNECT WITH LOCALS

hosted in the Drawing Room of a stately 18th-century home near the charming town of Westport. (Day 8)

DIVE INTO CULTURE

Explore the tragic history of Ireland's famine emigration at the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, a replica of one of the original

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at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour. (Day 2)

WR Welcome Reception

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D Dinner

RM Regional Meal

DW Dinner With Wine

FD Farewell Dinner

Dive Into Culture

Stays With Stories

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EARLY BIRD SAVINGS

SAVE US$248 p.p.

Young traveller discount: SAVE US$240

Multiple trip discount:SAVE up to US$62

Triple room discount:SAVE US$10 p.p.

MORE ABOUT YOUR Trip* All prices are per person, twin share.

Airport transfers: On arrival at Dublin Airport

Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Dublin Airport at 7am, 9am and 11am.

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver, US$97 per person.

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