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 Best of Ireland 2009
Highlights Dublin Kilkenny Kildare Waterford Blarney Killarney Adare Limerick Bunratty Galway Bay Galway Cliffs of Moher
Best of Ireland 2009 Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Dublin: Visit Trinity College, view St. Patrick's Cathedral and Phoenix Park.Kilkenny: Visit the medieval city.Kildare: Visit the Irish National Stud Farm and the Japanese Garden.Waterford: Visit the crystal factory.Blarney: Visit the cafestle and the famous Blarney Stone.Killarney: See the beautiful lakes.Ring of Kerry: Visit Killorglin, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Moll's Gap.Adare: Visit the prettiest village in Ireland.Limerick: See St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle.Bunratty: Visit the cafestle and folk park.Galway Bay: Panoramic viewsGalway: Orientation tour. Visit Connemara, Dunmore Abbey, Sligo.Visit Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery.Dining Highlights
9 full Irish breakfasts.3 three-course dinners.Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Sligo.Farewell Dinner with wine and an Irish coffee in Dublin.14 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors.Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.A qualified local city guide in Dublin.Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 11.A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.Airport Transfers Dublin Airport Transfers are provided on Days 2 and 11. Group transfers on arrival at Dublin Airport will operate at 08.00, 11.00 and 13.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Dublin Airport at 07.30, 09.30 and 11.30. London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London's airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London's Heathrow - Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London's HeathrImportant - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar's control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London's Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar's Land and Air packages arriving at London's Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London's Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.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.- 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.
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| Call (425) 821-4100 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7498539 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA : Overnight flight to Dublin. | | Day 2 | Dublin | Arrive Dublin : Welcome to Ireland and Dublin! After check-in the afternoon is free to relax and unwind. This evening we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.
Hotel: Trinity Capital / Maldron | | Day 3 | Waterford | Dublin - Kildare - Waterford : After breakfast we make our way to Kildare to the Irish National Stud, where we will enjoy a walking tour to see some of the finest stallions in the world. We will also have time to visit the Japanese Garden. We continue to Kilkenny where we view the medieval city dominated by its Norman Castle and ancient cathedral. Finally on to Waterford. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Waterford Marina | | Day 4 | Kenmare Bay (Kerry) | Waterford - Kenmare Bay (Kerry) (2 nights) : This morning we visit the Waterford Crystal Factory and our Tour Director tells us that a Hidden Treasure will be revealed to us today! On to Cork and Blarney Castle where we kiss the stone and aquire the "gift of the gab". We travel across the Derrynasaggaret mountains along the picturesque Loo Valley to the pretty town of Kenmare. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Kenmare Bay (2 nights) | | Day 5 | Ring of Kerry | Ring of Kerry Excursion : Enjoy a full day of spectacular scenery through plunging cliffs and lakes, granite mountains and jagged coastlines as we tour the Ring of Kerry. Our route passes Killorglin (of Puck Fair fame), Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, Waterville and Moll's Gap in the Black Mountains before returning to our hotel at Kenmare Bay. (Full breakfast) | | Day 6 | Limerick | Kenmare Bay - Limerick : This morning we drive through the Glanaruderry Mountains and into County Limerick. We pause a while in Adare - with its thatched cottages, it is one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. Then on to the mouth of the River Shannon and to Limerick, where on arrival an orientation tour shows us St. Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. Then we visit the Bunratty Castle and folk park before going on to our hotel in Limerick. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Radisson SAS | | Day 7 | Galway Bay | Limerick - the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren - Connemara - Galway Bay : Our first stop today is to see the beautiful Cliffs of Moher, then we follow the coastline ejoying splendid views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. Soon we come to the Burren country, a haven for geologists and botanists because of the unusual rocks and flora. Then we head for Galway city where our orientation tour shows us the Spanish Arch and Galway cathedral. Finally we take a drive through the barren mountainous region of Connemara before continuing via Lough Corrib to our hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Days | | Day 8 | Sligo | Galway Bay - Sligo : This morning we depart for County Sligo, an area rich in ancient ruins, travelling via the County of Mayo. Our first stop is in the village of Knock, the place of pilgrimage where villagers saw apparitions of the Virgin Mary. Finally via the small market town of Tobercurry to splendid Sligo Bay and our overnight hotel. Time to relax or to take an excursion to Drumcliff to see the church where Yeats is buried and across the border into Northern Ireland to visit the famous pottery at Belleek in County Fermanagh. Tonight we enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a local pub restaurant. (Full breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Yeats Country Hotel | | Day 9 | Dublin | Sligo - Dublin (2 nights) : Today we travel via Boyle - famous for its Cistercian abbey - and along the valley of the mighty River Shannon back to Dublin. You'll have time to perhaps visit a stately home or beautiful monastic site this afternoon. Why not take the opportunity this evening to attend an Irish cabaret and enjoy the unique entertainment and atmosphere plus the Irish sense of humour? (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Mespil (2 nights) | | Day 10 | Dublin | Dublin sightseeing and at leisure : Morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes views of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and visits Trinity College to see the famed 8th century Book of Kells. Then we visit the famous Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery and taste some too! Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with wine and an Irish coffee with our Tour Director and new-found friends. (Full breakfast / Farewell Dinner) | | Day 11 | Dublin - USA | Dublin - USA : This morning it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and fellow travelers as our tour of Ireland comes to an end. (Full breakfast) |
| | * All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations). ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
- 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. |
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