10-Day Best of Ireland 2026

Tour Code 283-21092 Language English
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US$3550
¥23960
€3074
C$4975
Rs.337762

Highlights

Wind your way through the Emerald Isle, where the Cliffs of Moher plunge into the Atlantic and the Ring of Kerry unfolds mile after mile. Wander Dublin, Galway and Adare, uncovering tales of famine, forgotten kings and the true meaning of craic.
  • Explore Dublin 
  • Discover Waterford, Killarney, Limerick and Galway
  • Visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross, the Crystal showroom at Waterford, Blarney Castle to kiss the stone and gain the 'gift of the gab', Adare, Bunratty Folk Park in Bunratty, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Kylemore Abbey
  • View King John's Castle in Limerick and the Marian Shrine in Knock
  • See St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick and Galway Cathedral
  • Scenic  Drive the Ring of Kerry
  • Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
  • Dublin: Embark on an interactive discovery of the 70 million people who claim Irish ancestry at EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum. Throughout 20 rooms divided per topic, learn about the Irish experience and the timeline of Ireland’s history told through the personal stories of emigrants. The sights and insights range from learning a special Irish dance to reading the letters of past emigrants, to tracing your family name going back generations.
  • New Ross: Explore the tragic history of Ireland's famine emigration with a Local Specialist at the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, a replica of one of the original ships used in the 1800s.
  • Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.
  • Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the famous Stone of Eloquence. 
  • Adare: Experience a village walk through the main street lined with thatched cottages.
  • Limerick: See Limerick's iconic landmarks during an orientation with your Travel Director.
  • Bunratty: Visit the impeccably-preserved Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.
  • Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden: Visit the turreted Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey. This monastery was founded in 1920 for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I.
  • Knock: In the pilgrimage town of Knock, visit the beautiful Marian Shrine, where the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and John the Evangelist are said to have appeared to the townsfolk in 1879.
  • Lisdoonvarna: Discover the art of traditional, sustainable salmon smoking at the family-run Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare. Guided by Brigitta, you’ll uncover the secrets behind their award-winning organic smoked salmon, produced with respect for Irish traditions and local ecosystems. Explore the interactive visitor center, where the story of Irish salmon unfolds through captivating mythology, history and cutting-edge aquaculture. You’ll witness the unique smoking process up close and savor the distinct flavors of their delicious, sustainably sourced produce. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption.
  • Cong: Join Catherine and Jim at Glen Keen Farm, owned by the same family since 1600. Hear the story of their land, meet the working border collies and watch a live herding demonstration. Discover how they’ve embraced sustainable farming on the Wild Atlantic Way, then sit down to a farmhouse lunch and homemade cake with tea. 

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Itinerary

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Price Includes

  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized

Additional Notes

  • DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers from Dublin Airport (DUB) depart at 08:30, 11:00 and 13:00 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Trafalgar, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer.
  • DAY 10: Complimentary transfers arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB) on the last day of the tour at 07:00, 09:00 and 11:00. Guests whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings on the last day of the tour, or when booking a post accommodation, may take advantage of the free Shuttle Service from Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Swords. Chargeable departure transfers are not available through Trafalgar.

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From
US$3550
¥23960
€3074
C$4975
Rs.337762
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