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First Class 2012: Best of Ireland 2012
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 Tour Type: Great Britain and Ireland RegionalsBrochure Type: First Class 2012Admire the sights of Dublin and the medieval city of Kilkenny. See the beautiful lakes of Killarney and kiss the famous Blarney Stone. Be inspired by rugged coastal beauty and the magical Ring of Kerry. It can only be the Emerald Isle! Sightseeing Highlights- Dublin Visit Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. View St. Patrick's Cathedral and Phoenix Park.
- Kildare Visit the Irish National Stud Farm and the Japanese Garden.
- Kilkenny Visit the medieval city.
- Blarney Visit the castle and kiss the famous Blarney Stone.
- Killarney See the beautiful lakes.
- Ring of Kerry Visit Killorglin, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Moll's Gap.
- Adare Visit one of the prettiest villages in Ireland.
- Limerick See St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle.
- Bunratty Visit the Castle and Folk Park.
- Cliffs of Moher See the stunning cliffs and the Burren.
- Galway Bay Panoramic views and an orientation tour of Galway.
- Knock Visit this pilgrimage town.
- Drumcliff Visit the church where Yeats is buried.
Dining Highlights- Welcome Pub Reception in Dublin, which includes a Traditional Irish pub meal and Welcome Drinks.
- 9 full breakfasts.
- 2 three-course dinners.
- Be My Guest dinner in a farmhouse.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Dublin.
First Class Travel Highlights- A choice of hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach on sightseeing tours and transfers.
- The services of a Trafalgar Local Host at Trafalgar's recommended hotels.
- A qualified Local Guide in Dublin.
- Audio Headsets on all guided visits and included sightseeing.
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.
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| Call (330) 896-7090 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10564653 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 3/31/2012 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Dublin. | | Day 2 | Dublin | ARRIVE DUBLIN (2 NIGHTS): Welcome to the Emerald Isle! Relax and unwind. This evening, meet and get to know your companions and Travel Director at a Welcome Pub Reception, which includes a typical Irish pub meal and drinks. (Welcome Reception) Maldron Cardiff Lane (First Class) | | Day 3 | Dublin | DUBLIN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Your expert Local Guide takes you on a sightseeing tour including views of St. Patrick's Cathedral and Phoenix Park. Visit Trinity College to see the Book of Kells, an extravagant illuminated manuscript dating from the 8th century. Enjoy an included visit to the Guinness Brewery for a Storehouse tour and pint-pulling demonstration. This evening, don't miss the opportunity to experience a traditional Irish night out! (Full Breakfast) | | Day 4 | Cork | DUBLIN - KILDARE - CORK: See some of the finest stallions in the world during your wonderful walking tour of the Irish National Stud, followed by a visit to the Japanese Garden. In Kilkenny, view the medieval city dominated by the Norman Castle and ancient Cathedral. Dine tonight at your hotel in Cork. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) River Lee (Superior First Class) | | Day 5 | Killarney | CORK - YOUGHAL - BLARNEY - KILLARNEY (2 NIGHTS): This morning visit the bustling and picturesque seaport town of Youghal where part of the filming of the John Huston movie Moby Dick took place. Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle where you can also shop for Irish souvenirs. Travel to scenic Killarney for a two night stay. Tonight enjoy a delicious Be My Guest dinner at an Irish family's farmhouse. (Full Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner) Riverside (First Class) | | Day 6 | Killarney | RING OF KERRY EXCURSION: Follow the Ring of Kerry around the Iveragh Peninsula. Admire plunging cliffs, shimmering lakes, granite mountains and rugged coastlines. Pass through Killorglin (of Puck Fair fame), Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, Waterville and Moll's Gap in the Black Mountains. (Full Breakfast) | | Day 7 | Limerick | KILLARNEY - LIMERICK: Cross the Glanaruderry Mountains into County Limerick, pausing on the way at Adare, known as one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. See St. Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone during your orientation of Limerick. Visit Bunratty Castle and explore the Folk Park, a living museum dedicated to life in Ireland during the 18th and 19th centuries. (Full Breakfast) Radisson Blu (Superior First Class) | | Day 8 | Sligo | LIMERICK - CLIFFS OF MOHER AND THE BURREN - CONNEMARA - SLIGO (2 NIGHTS): Stop to admire the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, towering high above the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy splendid views of Galway Bay and the Arran Islands as you follow the coast. See the Burren, whose remarkable flora and fauna attracts geologists and botanists. Your orientation of Galway includes the Spanish Arch and Galway Cathedral on the banks of the River Corrib. Then head north to Sligo for a two night stay. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) Sligo Park (First Class) | | Day 9 | Sligo | SLIGO - EXCURSION TO KNOCK AND DRUMCLIFF: Enjoy the beautiful Irish countryside and stop to visit the village of Knock, a popular place of pilgrimage ever since the Virgin Mary appeared to locals in the 19th century. Visit Drumcliff to see the church where Yeats is buried. (Full Breakfast) | | Day 10 | Dublin | SLIGO - DUBLIN: Travel along the valley of the mighty River Shannon and arrive back in Dublin. There may be time to consider an optional visit to the monastic settlement at Glendalough this afternoon. Tonight, join your new-found friends for a Farewell Dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) Mespil (First Class) | | Day 11 | USA | DUBLIN - USA: After a hearty Irish breakfast, say farewell to your Travel Director and fellow travellers as your Irish holiday comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (Full Breakfast) |
| | - These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. - All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking. - For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page. - Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class |
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