Introduction to Ireland
Introduce yourself to the Emerald Isle
Tour through some of Ireland's most popular cities, like Dublin, Ennis, Killarney, Waterford and more! Enjoy tours leading you through these cities to help you pick out the highlights over 6 amazing nights!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- Round-trip airport transfers*
- Accommodations as listed or similar:
- 1 night in Dublin at the Hilton Dublin Kilmainham
- 2 nights in Ennis at the Temple Gate Hotel
- 1 night in Killarney at the Killarney Towers Hotel
- 1 night in Waterford at the Granville Hotel
- 1 night in Dublin at the Gibson Hotel
- Must-see sightseeing and scenic highlights including:
- Orientation drives in Dublin & Limerick
- Guided tours of the Irish National Stud & Rathbaun Farm with tea and scones
- Visit to the Cliffs of Moher
- Scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry
- Guided tour of House of Waterford Crystal
- Guided tours of Avoca handweaving mill & Glendalough Monastic Site
- Full Irish Breakfast daily
- 3 three-course dinners
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Headsets throughout the tour
- Ferry ride across the Shannon Estuary
- Transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges
*Note: Transfers are included if your flight arrives and departs Dublin between 6:00 am and 1:00 pm
**Note: Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel.
Great Ways to Explore
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Enjoy guided sightseeing that shows you the best of each city you visit.
- Let the stress of travel vanish as all transportation, accommodations, and guides are taken care of in this one neat package!
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Revel in a genuine Irish farm experience in Galway, where you get to learn about farming practices and visit an array of animals.
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Get busy in the kitchen and make your own Irish scones!
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Take a unique tour through the House of Waterford Crystal to see how its made.
Let this vacation take the stress out of traveling. Enjoy transportation and guides on every leg of the trip as you acquaint yourself with Ireland. This is the perfect trip for first-time visitors. You'll get to see famous cities like Dublin, Killarney, and Waterford and explore some of the best attractions.
Enjoy stops along the way, like a guided tour through the House of Waterford Crystal, the Irish National Stud in Kildare, and coffee demonstrations in Waterford. Indulge in scones from Rathbaun Farm, and more as you delight all of your senses on this trip.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- Round-trip airport transfers*
- Accommodations as listed or similar:
- 1 night in Dublin at the Hilton Dublin Kilmainham
- 2 nights in Ennis at the Temple Gate Hotel
- 1 night in Killarney at the Killarney Towers Hotel
- 1 night in Waterford at the Granville Hotel
- 1 night in Dublin at the Gibson Hotel
- Must-see sightseeing and scenic highlights including:
- Orientation drives in Dublin & Limerick
- Guided tours of the Irish National Stud & Rathbaun Farm with tea and scones
- Visit to the Cliffs of Moher
- Scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry
- Guided tour of House of Waterford Crystal
- Guided tours of Avoca handweaving mill & Glendalough Monastic Site
- Full Irish Breakfast daily
- 3 three-course dinners
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Headsets throughout the tour
- Ferry ride across the Shannon Estuary
- Transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges
*Note: Transfers are included if your flight arrives and departs Dublin between 6:00 am and 1:00 pm
**Note: Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel.
-
Enjoy guided sightseeing that shows you the best of each city you visit.
- Let the stress of travel vanish as all transportation, accommodations, and guides are taken care of in this one neat package!
-
Revel in a genuine Irish farm experience in Galway, where you get to learn about farming practices and visit an array of animals.
-
Get busy in the kitchen and make your own Irish scones!
-
Take a unique tour through the House of Waterford Crystal to see how its made.
Let this vacation take the stress out of traveling. Enjoy transportation and guides on every leg of the trip as you acquaint yourself with Ireland. This is the perfect trip for first-time visitors. You'll get to see famous cities like Dublin, Killarney, and Waterford and explore some of the best attractions.
Enjoy stops along the way, like a guided tour through the House of Waterford Crystal, the Irish National Stud in Kildare, and coffee demonstrations in Waterford. Indulge in scones from Rathbaun Farm, and more as you delight all of your senses on this trip.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Dublin!
Céad míl faílte! A hundred-thousand welcomes! Check into your hotel. At 3 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for an afternoon orientation drive through statue-lined O'Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and past St. Patrick's Cathedral and Oscar Wilde's Trinity College. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with wine at your hotel. (Dinner)
Transfer to Dublin hotel
Check-in - Hilton Dublin Kilmainham
Ten minutes from Dublin city center and Heuston Intercity Rail Station, Hilton Dublin Kilmainham is your key to the city. The hotel's excellent location is a five-minute walk from Phoenix Park, which is home to the Dublin Zoo, and close to attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse and Kilmainham Gaol. A stay at this hotel will provide you with clean, spacious accommodations and access to hotel amenities and facilities such as the fitness room, hydrotherapy pool, steam room, and more. You can grab a bite at Broyage Bar & Bistro, or ask for advice on local favorites at the front desk.
Day 2. Dublin - Kildare - Cashel - Limerick - Ennis
Horse-racing country this morning. Drive across the Curragh to visit the Irish National Stud at Kildare, whose fine thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world. Lots more to see: the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached; Tipperary, made famous in a wartime marching song; and Limerick, where an orientation drive acquaints you with St. Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle, and the stone where the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691. (Breakfast)
Check-in - Temple Gate Hotel
With a unique blend of warm hospitality and friendly service, the Temple Gate Hotel welcomes you to a charming family owned and run hotel in the heart of Ennis, Co. Clare. It provides the perfect location to wander the cobblestone streets of Ennis or explore the west of Ireland. Discreetly situated just off the town centre, a short walk through the warm glow of the Victorian lamps in the cobblestoned courtyard leads guests to the heart of the historical and vibrant town of Ennis.
Day 3. Ennis
Your day excursion along Ireland's spectacular Atlantic coastline begins with a drive to the 668-foot Cliffs of Moher, where you savor the breathtaking panorama of the Clare coast. A scenic route across the limestone plateau of The Burren takes you to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. This afternoon, a special treat: at Rathbaun Farm, watch the farmer shear a sheep and maneuver a flock with the help of a sheep dog. Then, enjoy a traditional tea in the 150-year-old thatched farmhouse. (Breakfast)
Day 4. Ennis - Killarney
After a short drive via Clonderlaw Bay to Killimer, cross the Shannon estuary by ferry. Continue on to Killorglin on Dingle Bay to join the spectacular Ring of Kerry for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the island's southwestern tip. Take your photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View, then spend the night in the popular resort of Killarney. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Ferry across Shannon Estuary!
Check-in - Killarney Towers Hotel
Located in the heart of Killarney Town at the gateway to the Ring of Kerry, this beautifully appointed Killarney hotel has dozens of great pubs and restaurants within strolling distance of our front door. The hotel is located near many of Killarney’s top tourist attractions, The Killarney National Park, Lakes of Killarney and Muckross House to name a few.
This contemporary hotel offers guests an extensive array of onsite leisure facilities, dining options, bars and evening entertainment. All of the guestrooms are spacious and bright, furnished and decorated with your comfort and convenience in mind. Killarney Towers also features the Innisfallen Restaurant for a memorable dining experience, and the lively and atmospheric O'Donoghue's Public House. The extensive leisure facilities include a 50-foot swimming pool, newly refurbished fitness center, sauna, steam room and whirlpool, as well as access to the Sundari Spa at the hotel's sister property, Killarney Plaza, just a 2-minute walk away.
Day 5. Killarney - Blarney - Waterford
Across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork to Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone. Time for lunch, to walk up to the castle, and to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts. In the afternoon, proceed via Cork to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings, and look forward to a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal. After dinner this evening, enjoy an Irish coffee demonstration. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Check-in - Granville Hotel
Steeped in the history of the city. The Granville Hotel provides its guests with a warm Irish welcome and all the comforts of home. Serving visitors since the late 70s, owners Liam and Anne Cusack delight in the Granville's heritage (the building dates back to the 1700s!), and vigorously pursue the hotel's long tradition of hospitality, friendliness and comfort. From the moment you walk through the doors of the Granville Hotel in Waterford city center you will experience the professionalism & hospitality that is the essence of the hotel. A dedicated team of management and staff are on hand to ensure that your stay in Waterford is pleasant and memorable.
Day 6. Waterford - Avoca - Glendalough - Dublin
An exciting agenda today: Enniscorthy, site of the final battle of the Great Rebellion of 1798; Ireland's oldest handweaving mill at Avoca, where you watch the weavers at work; the Wicklow Mountains; and Glendalough, the early Christian monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. See the engaging audiovisual Ireland of the Monasteries, then let your Local Guide show you the remains of this ecclesiastical settlement. Back in Dublin tonight. (Breakfast)
Check-in - The Gibson Hotel
The spacious rooms are beautifully designed with a modern, light and airy decor and floor-to-ceiling windows. The air conditioned rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and some have private balconies with city views. Coda Eatery offers stylish yet informal dining with simple, good food made with locally sourced ingredients. The Wine Wall offers a wide range of wines from around the world. There is a fabulous bar terrace, where guests can enjoy a drink and stunning views, and also a modern grounds space for guests to relax in.
Day 7. Depart Dublin
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
Transfer to Dublin airport (DUB)
Fly home!
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