europe·Multi-day tour·10 days
10-Day Best of Ireland Tour from Dublin: Limerick, Killarney and Glasgow | 1 Country and 16 Cities | 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
• Trip Highlights: Dublin City Tour, EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum, Discover the tragic history of the Dunbrody Famine Ship, Tour the House of Waterford Crystal Workshop, Visit Blarney Castle, Adare Orientation, Limerick Orientation, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Visit, Experience Sustainability at the Burren Smokehouse, Visit Kylemore Abbey, Enjoy a Traditional High Tea Hosted in the Drawing Room of a Stately 18th-Century Home near Westport, Knock Marian Shrine Visit
• Trip Highlights: Dublin City Tour, EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum, Discover the tragic history of the Dunbrody Famine Ship, Tour the House of Waterford Crystal Workshop, Visit Blarney Castle, Adare Orientation, Limerick Orientation, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Visit, Experience Sustainability at the Burren Smokehouse, Visit Kylemore Abbey, Enjoy a Traditional High Tea Hosted in the Drawing Room of a Stately 18th-Century Home near Westport, Knock Marian Shrine Visit
10 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Home - Dublin
Write your own lively tale of legends and iconic landscapes during this epic encounter with Ireland's treasures. Begin your journey in the capital of Dublin, joining a Local Specialist to see the sights. This evening sees you visiting EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum, for some drinks and canapes.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Sandymount Hotel Dublin - 2
Day 2 — Dublin - Waterford - Kilkenny
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 Dunbrody Famine Ship to flee the potato famine. Continue to Waterford.
This afternoon, celebrate the centuries-old craft of flint glass creations, as you Dive Into Culture at the House of Waterford Crystal and witness talented master crafters at work. Arrive in Kilkenny where you will stay for the night.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Kilkenny - 3
Day 3 — Kilkenny - Blarney - Kilkenny
Today, pursue the 'gift of the gab' at Blarney Castle, where you'll have a chance to kiss the famous stone. Consider joining an Optional Experience for 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.
Arrive in Killarney for a two-night stay. In the evening perhaps join an optional Gaelic Roots show. Using traditional instruments, Irish dance and time-honored folk songs, this energetic show will have you tapping your feet and singing along in no time.
Blarney Castle
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Center, Hotel Killarney - 4
Day 4 — Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Killarney
Ireland's soul-stirring Ring of Kerry takes center stage today as you embark on a scenic drive past its mountains, lakes and lush green countryside – unquestionably one of the most scenic routes in Ireland. See Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, Moll's Gap and the Black Valley, whose remoteness saw it become the last area in Ireland to receive electricity.
Ring of Kerry
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Center, Hotel Killarney - 5
Day 5 — Killarney - Limerick
Continue through the windswept countryside, arriving in Adare, one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. On arrival in Limerick, you will 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 included visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park this afternoon.
St. Mary's Cathedral
Bunratty Castle
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Greenhills, The Inn at Dromoland - 6
Day 6 — Limerick - Cliffs of Moher - Galway
The Cliffs of Moher are a must-see along the Wild Atlantic Way. The towering cliffs plunge into the Atlantic, offering endless ocean views and perfect spots for taking photos. Explore the interactive visitor center, where you can see the cliffs through the eyes of the wildlife that call this UNESCO site home, bringing the whole experience to life.
Later, you'll meet Brigitta at her family-run Irish smokehouse for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Discover the secrets of their organic salmon, learn how the kiln and smokebox work, and savor the distinctive flavors of their award-winning smoked salmon. Arriving in Galway, enjoy time at leisure to admire its beautiful stone Cathedral or wander through vibrant Eyre Square–it’s yours to explore at your own pace.
Cliffs of Moher
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Connacht Hotel Galway - 7
Day 7 — Galway - Connemara - Galway
Connemara's 'savage beauty' is yours to explore today as you tread in the footsteps of Oscar Wilde who described its 'wild and mountainous splendor' as magnificent. Admire the views on the scenic drive to Kylemore Abbey, now a Benedictine monastery, where you will embark on an included visit to the country's most romantic castle and walk through its exquisite Victorian Walled Garden.
Kylemore Abbey
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: The Connacht Hotel Galway - 8
Day 8 — Galway - Knock - Sligo
Your journey takes you to Westport House to indulge in a memorable Be My Guest experience with tales of the Pirate Queen, and enjoy Banoffee and Baileys flavors in the Drawing Room of this stately 18th-century home. Heading north, stop in the pilgrimage town of Knock to view the Marian Shrine where villagers witnessed an apparition of Our Lady in 1879. Arrive in Sligo this evening, your home for the night.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Clayton Hotel Sligo - 9
Day 9 — Sligo - Dublin
Continue south to Dublin. Here you'll enjoy some free time to take a walk down Grafton Street or stroll along the Liffey. This evening, close the chapter on an epic journey through Ireland, joining your fellow travelers for a memorable dinner.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport - 10
Day 10 — Dublin - Home
After a hearty Irish breakfast, bid your Travel Director and fellow travelers a fond farewell as your Irish holiday comes to an end.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 9-night hotel accommodation
- 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Trip Highlights: Dublin City Tour, EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum, Discover the tragic history of the Dunbrody Famine Ship, Tour the House of Waterford Crystal Workshop, Visit Blarney Castle, Adare Orientation, Limerick Orientation, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Visit, Experience Sustainability at the Burren Smokehouse, Visit Kylemore Abbey, Enjoy a Traditional High Tea Hosted in the Drawing Room of a Stately 18th-Century Home near Westport, Knock Marian Shrine Visit
Not included
- Service fee for travel director and driver
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)
- Travel insurance
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–31 days before | 20% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 31 days prior to departure, Refund 20% of total purchase amount |
| 32–62 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 32 days to 62 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 63+ days before | 200% | Cancellation Made 63 or more days prior to departure, only $200 charge handling fee by person |
Important info
Special notes
- Important info:
- UNITED KINGDOM: Traveling or transiting through the UK & Northern Ireland after January 8, 2025. A new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required for entry and transit. Applications open November 27, 2024. For more details and to apply for the ETA, visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta.
- ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: It includes tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on departures that coincide with performance dates which run from July 24, 2025 through July 31, 2025.
- Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
- Non-US citizens please check if visas are needed with your nearest consulate.
- Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
- To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure. - Travel insurance:
- We highly recommend guests purchase travel insurance prior to your trip.
- Your insurance should cover trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, and evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events. - Luggage:
- Travelling with the local operator entitles each guest to travel with one suitcase not exceeding 23kg (50lbs) in weight, with the dimensions of 76cm x 46cm x 25cm (30” x 18” x 10”). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14 cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Telescopic handles or wheels not permitted.
- Internal flights: Luggage allowance is limited to 1 piece per person (maximum of 20Kg/44lbs) and 1 hand luggage per person (maximum of 7Kg/15lbs).
- We strongly recommend that you test the weight of your baggage prior to travel. You should be able to lift and comfortably transport it for short distances.
- Baggage allowances vary from airline to airline and you should check with your chosen carrier for details prior to travel. - Border crossings and visa requirements:
- Each guest must ensure that their passport is valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of their trip and that they have acquired all necessary visas and permits. Multiple-entry visas may be required if you are entering a country more than once on your holiday.
- Guests are advised that only the countries you plan to visit can provide up-to-date information about their specific visa requirements. Guests should contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the countries they plan to visit well in advance of travel. Please check your itinerary carefully. Remember that requirements vary based on a passport's place of issue and that the process can take time.
- Check that multi-entry visas have the correct entry dates and destinations before you travel. Please be aware that with some itineraries, you may travel through a country without making an overnight stop. If this happens on your itinerary, you will still need a visa to enter/exit the country.
- Please ensure that you carry proper identification with you at all times, as border crossings will need to see your entry documents and passports. Usually crossing borders is a very straightforward process that is managed by your Travel Director. However, be advised that you may be required to open your luggage and answer simple questions about the length of your stay, purpose of travel, etc.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available on the majority of our tours, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 5 – 17, we do not accept children under the age of 5. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available on the majority of our tours, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 5 – 17, we do not accept children under the age of 5. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
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