• SOLD OUT • Ireland - May 28 to June 4, 2023
Enchanted Ireland - May 28-June 4, 2023
•• SPACE IS LIMITED -- Contact Shalista directly. Do not book online. ••• Guided group tour of Ireland
Step into this most enchanting of Ireland trips, revealing what life is like on the island.
$2400 per person, double occupancy
$2770 per person for single room
$2200 for age 12-17
$200 deposit to book, per person.
Balance is due on or before March 18, 2023.
What's included in this trip:
7 Night Accommodations in 4 star hotels near the city center.
12 Meals: 1 Be My Guest, 1 Farewell Dinner, 1 Welcome Reception, 2 Dinners, 7 Breakfasts
On trip transportation
Airport Transfers
Site Seeing Transportation on Luxury Coach or alternatives (Such as the ferry)
Access to attractions & surprise extras
All hotel tips, charges & taxes
Breakfast Daily
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Free time
Connect With Locals
Travel to 12th-century Ireland and explore the remains of the Lost Town of Newtown Jerpoint followed by a hearty Irish Be My Guest dinner with the O'Connells and a spot of Eton Mess.
Dive Into Culture
Visit the Irish National Famine Museum for insights into the plight of the starving people of Ireland during the Great Irish Famine in the mid-19th century.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
Help preserve the Cliffs of Moher for generations to come and learn about its extraordinary geology, history and the species that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies.
Sightseeing highlights
Explore Dublin, Killarney National Park and Westport with a Local Specialist
Discover Galway and Killarney
Visit Trinity College and EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin, the National Irish Famine Museum at Strokestown Park, Kylemore Abbey, Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle and Kilkenny Castle
View the mountains of the Connemara and Torc Waterfall
See St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Georgian Squares in Dublin and Galway Cathedral
Scenic Cruise across the Shannon Estuary
Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry
What's not included:
AIRFARE
TRAVEL INSURANCE
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
SOME MEALS - SEE ITINERARY
Day 1 - Hello Dublin
A warm welcome to Dublin, a modern multi-cultural city that embraces its past and exudes an enduring sense of fun. Meet your Local Specialist this afternoon for a guided city tour to view the elegant Georgian Squares and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Visit Trinity College and see the Book of Kells, said to be the world's most famous medieval manuscript. A special Welcome Reception this evening sees you visiting EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum.
Hotel - Clayton Cardiff Lane
Included Meals - Welcome Reception
Day 2 - Experience Irish history and on to Ballina
Journey through the lush green countryside before your first stop at Strokestown where we will Dive Into Culture at the Irish Famine Museum, delving into the stories of the 1840s famine. See the haunting pleas of starving tenants on the estate and the response they received, before continuing to Ballina.
Hotel - Great National Ballina
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Experience
Poitín, an old Irish Tradition
Join us on a visit to a boutique distillery, where Poitín and Irish Whisky are crafted using the traditional Irish pot still. Our private guide will explain the process as you walk through the working distillery, which uses the best traditional methods. You will then be guided through a tasting of these two sought-after spirits.
Adult Price: €23.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Luxurious River Shannon Cruise
The longest river in the British Isles, the River Shannon is immortalised in songs and legends. Come with us for a cruise on this majestic river, through the beautiful rolling countryside of counties Leitrim and Roscommon. You’ll also enjoy refreshments on the luxurious Moon River Pleasure Cruiser.
Adult Price: €33.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 3 - Journey to Westport and Galway
Travel to Westport and meet your Local Specialist for a walking tour during which you’ll learn about the town's heritage – from its settlement 5,000 years ago to modern-day times. Later, visit the Benedictine monastery of Kylemore Abbey, set against the striking backdrop of Lake Kylemore, and stroll through its walled Victorian gardens. We continue to Galway, the 'City of Tribes', where we'll see Galway Cathedral and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
Hotel - Connacht
Included Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Galway Castle Banquet
Join us on a drive to Galway Castle where you'll begin your evening of medieval entertainment. This will be accompanied by a delicious dinner where wine will flow, and you’ll be treated to songs and the marvellous Irish art of story-telling.
Adult Price: €72.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
City of Tribes Walk and Dinner
Join us in the centre of Galway for a stroll with our Local Specialist who will enthral us with stories of this bustling medieval port, as we meander through the streets while taking in the main historical sights. Later we enjoy a hearty three-course meal, with a choice of classic dishes and an included drink.
Adult Price: €49.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 4 - The Iconic Cliffs of Moher and Onwards to Killarney
Our first stop today is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience you’ll remember for years to come as you watch the cliffs plunge dramatically into the Atlantic waters below. Beyond the endless views and the opportunity to capture on film the colonies of curious-looking puffins that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies, you’ll have an opportunity to visit the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience which really brings this natural phenomenon to life in an interactive way, leaving you with a deep understanding of this special place. Later, we cross the Shannon Estuary by ferry to Killarney, our home for the next two nights. Spend a free evening soaking up some unforgettable Irish craic or delve into the town's centuries-old history.
Hotel - Killarney Towers
Included Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Irish Ceilidh Evening
The Irish Ceilidh epitomises how music and dance were enjoyed in rural Ireland, especially on festive occasions. The craic - welcoming, jolly, fun and informal - is accompanied with plenty of food and drink. There's no more enjoyable way to understand Irish culture.
Adult Price: €67.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 5 - A Day on the Ring of Kerry
Dramatic vistas are ours to enjoy as we circle the achingly beautiful Ring of Kerry – one of the most scenic drives on the 'Emerald Isle'. See a soul-stirring landscape that has inspired poets, artists and writers for centuries, before returning to Killarney where you have the rest of the afternoon free to explore on your terms. Consider a leisurely guided walk at Torc Waterfall with a Local Specialist taking you along the lakeshore and past the farmlands of the 19th-century Muckross Estate.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Experience
Experience a Jaunting Cart Ride
Enjoy 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.
Adult Price: €22.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 6
Venture to Blarney and Medieval Kilkenny
Kiss the famous Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle and receive the 'gift of the gab'. Travel to County Kilkenny to discover the 12th-century town of Newtown Jerpoint and hear about the saint buried there, who inspired the legend of Santa Claus. Later, we meet local farmers Joe and Maeve O'Connell at their home, Belmore House, to Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience and hear the tale of the ‘lost' town over dinner.
Hotel - Kilkenny
Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest
Optional Experience
An Afternoon of Irish Fun and Music (Craic agus Ceol)
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the ancient sport of hurling at a local pub. Moving outside, you’ll enjoy a live demonstration by village locals and even have a chance to try your hand at this game, said to be the oldest and fastest field sport in the world. Later, live music and a drink will greet you on returning to the pub.
Adult Price: €29.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 7
Return to Lively Dublin
Visit Kilkenny Castle, an Anglo-Norman stone castle that sits majestically over the Nore River. In the castle basement, you'll find the Butler Gallery, one of Ireland's most important art galleries outside of Dublin. Returning to the Irish capital, enjoy some free time to take a walk down Grafton Street or stroll along the Liffey. All that's left to say is a rousing sláinte or two while you indulge in a memorable Farewell Dinner, enjoying a fun night out at a classic public house in the city. Admire the authentic Victorian bar and walk up the original staircase from Trinity College, which was featured in the Michael Caine film 'Educating Rita'.
Hotel - Clayton Dublin Airport
Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 8
Farewell Ireland
It’s time to close the chapter on an unforgettable Irish holiday. We bid our newfound friends and Travel Director a fond farewell. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
Included Meals - Breakfast
•• SPACE IS LIMITED -- Contact Shalista directly. Do not book online. •••