6 Day Treasures of Ireland

Itinerary

Trafalgar Guided Tour starting in Dublin and finishing in Shannon

The Blarney Stone. Irish Coffee. Waterford Crystal. Irish icons come together on this trip around the south's biggest cities, Dublin, Cork, Killarney and Limerick, and into its scenic countryside.

Day By Day

Day 1 Arrive Dublin - Afternoon Sightseeing

Welcome to Dublin. Discover the city's charms on a guided tour with a Local Specialist. Walk the cobbled courtyard of Trinity College to visit its library and the ornate Book of Kells. Later make an exclusive visit to one of the city's unique treasures, The Little Museum of Dublin, after it has closed its doors to the public for a Welcome Reception with canapés and drinks. (WR) Stay: Clayton Ballsbridge

Day 2 Dublin - Glendalough - Waterford - Cork

Leave the bustling Irish capital for the peaceful 6th century monastic ruins at Glendalough. The 100-foot-tall Round Tower, the Cathedral, and St. Kevin's Cross are highlights of your stop. Travel on to see more delicate works of art during your Cultural Insight experience at the House of Waterford Crystal in Waterford. Later head to Cork, the 'Rebel City", where you have a free evening. (FB) Stay: Rochestown Park

Day 3 Cork - Cobh - Blarney - Killarney (2 Nights)

Visit the Heritage Centre in Cobh to learn about the city's history and legacy. From the Great Famine and the 'coffin ships" to the doomed Titanic and Lusitania, this unique display presents the Queenstown Story in a way like no other. Then head to Blarney where you can climb to the top of Blarney Castle to kiss the famed stone and acquire the "gift of the gab". Arrive later in picturesque Killarney. (FB) Stay: Killarney Towers

Day 4 Ring Of Kerry Excursion

Start your day winding around the picture-perfect Ring of Kerry. Take in the views of coast and sea, fields and rolling hills in this landscape that has inspired artists and poets for centuries. Stop at Torc Waterfall, for a leisurely guided walk with a Local Specialist. Or if you would rather reboard the motorcoach and return to Killarney. Please Note: The walk travels over wooded paths. While there are no mountains to climb, walkers need to be reasonably fit and have good walking shoes or boots, sunscreen and raingear. Approx. 3 miles/2 hours. (FB)

Day 5 Killarney - Foynes - Cliffs Of Moher - Limerick

Your first stop today is the Flying Boat Museum in Foynes, the refuelling point for Pan Am's Flying Boat, the Yankee Clipper, from 1939-1945. Gain a Cultural Insight as you board a replica Boeing 314 to experience life as a passenger. Foynes is also the birthplace of Irish Coffee and you'll savour a cup of the famous beverage. Next, travel to the Cliffs of Moher, rising up to 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic waves. Enjoy a Be My Guest farewell dinner at a picturesque farmhouse in County Galway with an opportunity to meet the family and members of the local community. Continue to Limerick to your hotel. (FB/BMGFD) Stay: Greenhills

Day 6 Limerick - Depart Shannon

It's time to bid the Emerald Isle farewell as you are transferred to the airport. Please Note: Your coach returns to Dublin from Shannon on Day 6. You are welcome to utilise this complimentary transfer. Drop-off in Dublin will be at the Clayton Ballsbridge at approximately 4pm depending on traffic. (FB)