What's included ?

• 7 nights accommodations
  • 2 nights Dublin
  • 2 nights Galway
  • 2 nights Killarney
  • 1 night Waterford
• Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
• Hotel porterage
• All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
• 12 meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 dinners with wine
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
• Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

• Visit Trinity College, home to the Book of Kells
• Tour Kylemore Abbey, in the heart of the Connemara National Park
• View the mighty Cliffs of Moher, an impressive wall of rock
• Visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, offering a unique insight into Irish life
• View the Ring of Kerry, the mythical & unspoiled region in Ireland
• Visit the 15th century Blarney Castle with a chance to kiss the Blarney Stone
• Enjoy a tour of the world-famous Waterford Crystal Factory
• Farewell Dinner with traditional Irish Entertainment

What's not included ?

Rates do not include airfares which can be booked at the time of booking. Call us for very special rates.

Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates.

Day 1, DUBLIN Arrival

Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Most flights arrive in the early morning and your room may not be ready for you. In this case, leave your luggage with the concierge and your Tour Manager will provide suggestions for you to begin to explore the city on your own. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 5 PM, followed by a light dinner. (D)

Day 2, DUBLIN

This morning's sightseeing includes a panoramic tour of Dublin including a visit to Trinity College, home to the Book of Kells. View St. Stephen's Green, Phoenix Park and St. Patrick's Cathedral. After time for lunch on your own, continue westward to Galway, a seafaring town steeped in tradition and a cultural center for the west of Ireland. Stop at Galway Cathedral and then continue to see the medieval city walls and colorful streets between the River Corrib and Eyre Square. Enjoy free time for a stroll in this bohemian town. (B,D)

Day 3, DUBLIN-GALWAY

Today, take a full day excursion into the Irish countryside. Travel west for a visit to the neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey in the heart of Connemara National Park. There, admire the lakes, mountains, and calm shades of green for which Ireland is renowned. (B)

Day 4, KILLARNEY

Begin with a drive south from Galway Bay through the rugged plateau known as the Burren and view the mighty Cliffs of Moher, an impressive wall of rock that towers some 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Next, visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, offering a unique insight into Irish life around the turn of the century. A drive through the pretty town of Adare brings you at last to scenic Killarney. Tonight, experience the optional Gaelic Roots Live Show,* an exciting Irish show which brings together all that is great about the culture and traditions of Ireland. (B,D)

Day 5, KILLARNEY

Today's sightseeing begins with a tour through Killarney National Park and the world-famous "Ring of Kerry," perhaps the most picturesque locale in all of Ireland. Pass by the remote villages of Cahirciveen and Sneem, which are full of traditional colorful houses. Return to Killarney in the late afternoon. Perhaps, try the optional Jaunting Car (pony & open carriage) excursion through the peaceful green countryside. (B)

Day 6, WATERFORD

This morning drive through the scenic south of Ireland to visit the 15th-century Blarney Castle, where you will have the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone. Spend some free time for shopping at the Blarney Woollen Mills before stopping at the world-famous Waterford Crystal showroom* for a factory tour to see the collection of exquisite glassware in its city of origin. (B,D)

Day 7, WATERFORD-DUBLIN

Today, head for Kilkenny, a small city located on the banks of the River Nore. Enjoy the sights of this historic town, and view the 12th-century Kilkenny Castle. This afternoon, return to Dublin for a Farewell Dinner and lively traditional entertainment. (B,D)

Day 8, DUBLIN Departure

After breakfast, you’re transferred to the airport for your home-bound flight. (B)

DUBLIN – Mespil Hotel or similar 

GALWAY – The Ardilaun Hotel or similar

KILLARNEY – Dromhall Hotel or similar

WATERFORD – Dooley's or similar