Irish Highlights (8 Days starting from $1,199)

Irish Highlights

An 8-Day tour starting from $1,199

Length:	8 Days
Type:	Winter 2009
Category:	Regional
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	WRIH

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About This Tour

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

Sightseeing Highlights

Dublin: Sightseeing includes views of St. Patrick''s Cathedral, Dublin Castle and visits Trinity College to see the ancient Book of Kells.
Kildare: Visit the National Stud Farm and Japanese Gardens.
Kilkenny: Visit the medieval city.
Waterford: Visit the Crystal Factory (when open).
Blarney: Visit the famous Castle
Killarney: Ring of Kerry excursion including Dingle Bay, South Kerry Mountains, Ladies View and the Lakes of Killarney.
Limerick: Orientation including the Treaty Stone, St. Mary''s Cathedral and King John''s Castle.
Cliffs of Moher: Visit the Visitors centre.
Bunratty: Visit the Folk Park and Castle..
Galway Bay: Panoramic views.
Galway: See the Cathedral.
Scenic drives: A coastal drive to Youghal, around the Ring of Kerry and the Killarney Lake District.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Dublin.
6 full Irish breakfasts.
2 three-course dinners.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Dublin.

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
A qualified local city guide in Dublin.
Dublin Airport transfers are provided on Days 1 and 7.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Dublin.

Day 2 - Arrive Dublin On arrival, you are transferred to your hotel. Later, an included sightseeing tour with a local guide visits Trinity College, to admire the ancient Book of Kells and views St. Patrick''s and Christchurch Cathedral. Then on to Phoenix Park and the Wellington Memorial. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink together with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.

Hotel: The Mespil

Day 3 - Dublin – Waterford We have a guided walking tour of the Irish National Stud Farm and visit the Japanese Garden. Our Tour Director tells us to watch out for a Hidden Treasure today! Next to Kilkenny to see the castle, before an included visit to the Waterford Crystal Factory. Then to our hotel for dinner. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Waterford Marina

Day 4 - Waterford – Killarney (2 nights) This morning we drive to the fishing village of Youghal where Moby Dick was filmed and on to Cork, the second city of Ireland. Then to ancient Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire the ''gift of the gab''. Later we travel via Macroom, where we see the remains of its castle, before travelling to Killarney. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Killarney Avenue

Day 5 - Killarney - Ring of Kerry Excursion Enjoy a drive around the ''Ring of Kerry'', which winds around the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula. We travel through Moll''s Gap and down over the Black Valley to Ladies View. Next is Killorglin to Cahirciveen with the memorial to St. Brendan the Navigator and views of Dingle Bay and the South Kerry mountains. We see Charlie Chaplin''s hideaway, Waterville and Derrynane, home of Ireland''s liberator Daniel O''Connell. Later returning to our hotel in Killarney. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 6 - Killarney – Cliffs of Moher – Limerick First across the Shannon by ferry and to County Clare to see the magical Cliffs of Moher where we visit the new Visitors Centre. Then an interesting drive takes us through the Burren, a curious rocky landscape rich with wild orchids. Later we visit Bunratty Castle, a living museum that takes us back to the days of old Ireland, before arriving at our hotel in Limerick. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Radisson SAS

Day 7- Limerick – Dublin We travel via Ennis and across County Clare to Galway Bay for panoramic views, stopping at Galway Cathedral before driving to Dublin. We enjoy a Farewell Dinner tonight with our Tour Director and new found friends. (Full Breakfast / Full Dinner)

Hotel: The Mespil

Day 8 Dublin – USA We are transferred to the airport for our return flight home. (Full Breakfast)

Christmas & New Year''s Eve Highlights Tour departures 20 Dec will be accommodated in Limerick over Christmas and tour departure 27 Dec will be accommodated in Kenmare on New Year''s Eve giving you the opportunity to celebrate in real Irish style.

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11/15/2008 - 11/22/2008	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/22/2008 - 11/29/2008	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/29/2008 - 12/6/2008	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/6/2008 - 12/13/2008	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/13/2008 - 12/20/2008	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/20/2008 - 12/27/2008	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/27/2008 - 1/3/2009	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/3/2009 - 1/10/2009	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/10/2009 - 1/17/2009	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/17/2009 - 1/24/2009	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/24/2009 - 1/31/2009	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/31/2009 - 2/7/2009	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/7/2009 - 2/14/2009	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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2/21/2009 - 2/28/2009	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/28/2009 - 3/7/2009	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/7/2009 - 3/14/2009	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/14/2009 - 3/21/2009	$1,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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3/28/2009 - 4/4/2009	$1,225	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/4/2009 - 4/11/2009	$1,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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This list indicates brochure rates and dates. * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Dublin
Kilkenny
Waterford
Blarney
Limerick
Cliffs of Moher
Bunratty
Galway Bay
Galway

This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.