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Treasures of Ireland End Dublin

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Overview

Blaze a trail and tick off the Treasures of Ireland on this quick jaunt around the Emerald Isle, including stops in Dublin and Cork. Learn all about Viking history, kiss the Blarney Stone and watch in wonder as the Dingle Peninsula unfolds.

Locations Visited

Dublin, Glendalough, Waterford, Cork, Blarney, Tralee, Dingle Peninsula, Foynes, Cliffs of Moher, Limerick

Countries Visited

Ireland

Travel Style

Country Explorer

Accommodations

5 nights included

Age Requirements

Minimum age 5

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Welcome to Ireland

Put a little Irish spring in your step and stroll through the lyrical capital of Dublin – your springboard to an unforgettable jaunt through the treasures of Ireland. Join a Local Specialist this afternoon to explore the city's iconic sights. Walk the cobbled courtyard of Trinity College and visit the Book of Kells. Then, enjoy a friendly dinner to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • Accommodation

    Sandymount Hotel Dublin


  • Meals

    Dinner

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Dublin City Tour

A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.

Departing Dublin this morning, we journey to the peaceful monastic ruins at Glendalough which survived repeated Viking attacks over the centuries. We'll Dive Into Culture, watching the master crafters of the House of Waterford Crystal as they create delicate works of art. Our final stop today is the 'rebel' city of Cork, where we'll have a free evening to enjoy a little Irish craic and soak up the lively atmosphere of this university city. 

  • Accommodation

    The Dean


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Tour the House of Waterford Crystal Workshop

Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.

Embark on a scenic drive to Blarney Castle, where you have the opportunity to kiss its famous stone to acquire the 'gift of the gab'. Continue to Killarney and stop at the beautiful café in the gate lodge of Killarney National Park for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.  Enjoy a traditional pony and trap ride on an Optional Experience through the beautiful Bourn-Vincent National Park. During this optional journey, your Local Specialist will share fascinating anecdotes about the area and Ireland. End the day with a Be My Guest experience at Muckross Traditional Farms discovering what Irish rural life was like in the 1930s.

  • Accommodation

    Manor West Tralee


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Highlights

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Visit Blarney Castle

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. 

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Killarney National Park

Enjoy freshly baked goods in Ireland's most charming tea room. Deenagh Lodge, located at the entrance of Killarney National Park, provides training and employment opportunities to over 30 adults with Down Syndrome. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

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Visit the Working Farms of Muckross and Learn how to Churn Butter, then Dine in The Quilles Farmhouse

Visit the working farms of Muckross, taking you back to a time of traditional farming. Learn how to churn butter and dine in the Quilles Farmhouse, set against the scenic backdrop of the lakes of Killarney.

Admire the wide skies, peaceful towns and coastal scenery of the Dingle Peninsula as you drive to dramatic Slea Head at the peninsula’s far end.

  • Accommodation

    Manor West Tralee


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Dingle Peninsula Scenic Drive

Enjoy a scenic drive to Slea Head past the sandstone mountains.

Delve into the era of the first transatlantic flights during a visit to the Flying Boat Museum in Foynes. At one time, it was the refuelling point for Pan Am's Flying Boat, the Yankee Clipper. Picture life as a passenger onboard a replica Boeing 314 as we Dive Into Culture and experience the aircraft first hand. You will walk away knowing how Irish Coffee was invented. Here you can imagine yourself a weary passenger, delayed due to bad weather while you sip your own cup of 'Foynes Original,' used to treat nervous passengers years ago. This afternoon, travel to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre. This wonderfully engaging experience brings one of Ireland’s most treasured natural phenomena to life. Enjoy the IMAX-type multimedia which gives visitors a bird’s eye view of the cliffs or dive virtually beneath the surface of the Atlantic. Continue to your hotel in Limerick where we spend the night, and perhaps join an Optional Experience to enjoy a banquet and medieval entertainment in the great hall of an Irish Castle.

  • Accommodation

    Greenhills


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Discover the rich history of aviation at Foynes Flying Boat Museum

Visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum, the only dedicated flying boat museum in the world, to gain insight into the rich history of aviation.

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See the Cliffs of Moher

Stop by the Exhibition Centre and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs.

Your journey through the treasures of Ireland has come to an end. For now, it’s time to wish your fellow travellers slán abhaile as your memorable holiday comes to an end.

  • Meals

    Breakfast

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Highlights

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Dublin with a Local Specialist

  • Discover Waterford, Cork, Tralee

  • Visit Trinity College, Glendalough, Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Foynes Flying Boat Museum and the Cliffs of Moher

  • See Dublin's Georgian Squares

  • Scenic Drive of the Dingle Peninsula

What's Included

Travel Director

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Hotels

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

Meals

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Sightseeing

  • Must-see sightseeing

Audio

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Transport

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Optionals

  • Optional Experiences and free time

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