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 2005 Best of Ireland with Trafalgar Tours

 10 days from A$1755

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HIGHLIGHTS

Sightseeing Highlights

Bunratty Visit the Castle and Folk Park.
Limerick See St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle.
Adare Visit the prettiest village in Ireland.
Killarney See the beautiful Lakes. Ring of Kerry excursion including  Killorglin, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Moll's Gap.
Blarney Visit the Castle and the famous Blarney Stone.
Waterford Visit the Crystal Factory to see how crystal is created.
Kilkenny Visit the medieval city.
Kildare Visit the Irish National Stud Farm.
Dublin Sightseeing viewing Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Four Courts and Phoenix Park.
Kylemore Abbey Stop at the Benedictine Convent.
Galway Bay Panoramic views.
Galway Orientation tour.
Cliffs of Moher See the spectacular seascape towering above the Atlantic.
Scenic drives through the Killarney Lake District, around the Ring of Kerry, scenic coastal drive to Youghal, the Lakes of Connemara, through  the rocky landscape of the Burren, the Inagh Valley and along the shores of Lough Corrib.

Dining Highlights

A welcome drink with your Tour Director

9 full Irish breakfasts (FB)

4 three-course dinners (D)

1 local pub restaurant dinner in Galway (HD)

14 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors on tour.

A qualified local city guide in Dublin.

Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches  with reclining seats and washroom.

A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and  helpful information.

First Class Hotels

You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities at these  superb hotels:

Ennis: West County
Killarney (2): Riverside
Waterford: Quality
Dublin (2): The Gresham
Sligo: Riverside
Galway Bay: Headford Road
Ennis: West County

All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and  local taxes included.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Arrive Shannon - Ennis

On your arrival in Ireland, you are transferred  to your hotel in Ennis. This evening, we enjoy a welcome drink with  our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions followed by dinner at our hotel. (D)

DAY 2 Ennis - Bunratty - Limerick - Killarney (2)

After breakfast this morning our day will begin with a visit to nearby Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Then we head to Limerick where an orientation  tour features St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle. Time to explore further or to shop for some souvenirs before we continue to Adare, the prettiest  village in Ireland. Then on through County Kerry en route to Killarney, with its beautiful lakes, for two nights. Dinner will be served at our hotel this evening. (FB D)

DAY 3 Ring of Kerry Excursion

Enjoy a full day of spectacular  scenery through plunging cliffs and lakes, granite mountains and endless beaches  as we tour the 'Ring of Kerry'. Our route passes Killorglin (of Puck Fair fame), Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village  of Waterville and Moll's Gap in the Black Mountains before returning to our hotel at Killarney. (FB)

DAY 4 Killarney - Waterford

This morning after breakfast,  we cross into County Cork, stopping at Blarney Castle for a chance  to kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab'! Then we pass through Cork on our way to Youghal and along the scenic coast arriving at  the Waterford Crystal Factory for an included visit to see how crystal  is created. Then on to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay night. (FB D)

DAY 5 Waterford - Kildare - Dublin (2)

After a  hearty Irish breakfast, we make our way to Kilkenny - the medieval  city dominated by its Norman Castle and ancient Cathedral. Then we enjoy a highlight visit to the Irish National Stud Farm located outside the historic town of Kildare. Later, we continue to Ireland's capital city, Dublin for our two-night stay. (FB)

DAY 6 Dublin sightseeing & at leisure

Our morning sightseeing  tour in this 'fair city' includes views of Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Phoenix Park. Then, there's time on your own to perhaps  explore this fascinating city further or window shop in O'Connell or Henry Streets.  This evening, you may wish to join us at an Irish cabaret. (FB)

DAY 7 Dublin - Sligo

After breakfast we drive deep into County Sligo, an area rich in ancient ruins. Then we continue to beautiful Sligo Bay and our overnight hotel. Time to relax or take an optional excursion to Drumcliff to see the church where Yeat's is buried and across the border into  Northern Ireland to visit the famous pottery at Belleek in County Fermanagh. Dinner is at our hotel tonight. (FB D)

DAY 8 Sligo - Connemara - Galway

We enjoy a full  day of dramatic scenery as we travel into beautiful County Mayo and the town of Westport on the coast at Clew Bay. From here we will continue  through the magnificently wild region of Connemara making a stop to see Kylemore Abbey. Then on to wonderful Inagh Valley and more spectacular views as we head to our hotel in Galway. This evening, we will enjoy a typical  Irish meal in a local restaurant. (FB) (HD)

DAY 9 Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Ennis

There's  time to explore this morning before we drive through the pretty fishing village of Kinvarra. Then into County Clare and the rocky landscape of the  Burren. Next we will continue past Black Head and along the coast to the Cliffs of Moher towering above the Atlantic. Finally, we make our way across country  back to Ennis for our final night on this Emerald Isle. This evening, why  not celebrate and join us for a farewell Ceili evening along with your fellow travelling companions. (FB)

DAY 10 Ennis - Depart Shannon

This morning after breakfast it is time to bid a fond farewell to your new-found friends as we transfer you to  Shannon Airport for your return flight home. (FB)

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