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Best of Ireland 2012

FASTDEAL #T44677

11 days, departing US May 4, 2012 with Trafalgar
Land price*: $2,299   Call 800-680-2858 for air add-on
Singles add: $460
Tour Code: IRBO

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  • Receive a free Be My Guest dining experience at an exclusive venue on select vacations worldwide.
  • Book consecutive tours of 8 days or longer & save 5% off the land price of the shorter tour.
  • Travelers ages 5-17 save up to 10% off the land price.
  • Group discounts! Book a group of 5 or more on the same tour and each person saves 5% off the land price. And if you book 16 people, one person travels for free.
  • Trafalgar Frequent Traveler Club members save up to 5% off the land price.
Offers are subject to change or withdrawal at any time, and availability is limited. Hurry to confirm the best price! Some discounts are not combinable with other promotions.

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Day 1 DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Dublin. 

Day 2 ARRIVE DUBLIN (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to the Emerald Isle! Relax and unwind. This evening, meet and get to know your companions and Travel Director at a Welcome Pub Reception, which includes a typical Irish pub meal and drinks. (Welcome Reception) 

Day 3 DUBLIN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your expert Local Guide takes you on a sightseeing tour including views of St. Patrick's Cathedral and Phoenix Park. Visit Trinity College to see the Book of Kells, an extravagant illuminated manuscript dating from the 8th century. Enjoy an included visit to the Guinness Brewery for a Storehouse tour and pint-pulling demonstration. This evening, don’t miss the opportunity to experience a traditional Irish night out! (Full Breakfast) 

Day 4 DUBLIN - KILDARE - CORK
See some of the finest stallions in the world during your wonderful walking tour of the Irish National Stud, followed by a visit to the Japanese Garden. In Kilkenny, view the medieval city dominated by the Norman Castle and ancient Cathedral. Dine tonight at your hotel in Cork. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) 

Day 5 CORK - YOUGHAL - BLARNEY - KILLARNEY (2 NIGHTS)
This morning visit the bustling and picturesque seaport town of Youghal where part of the filming of the John Huston movie Moby Dick took place. Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle where you can also shop for Irish souvenirs. Travel to scenic Killarney for a two night stay. Tonight enjoy a delicious Be My Guest dinner at an Irish family's farmhouse. (Full Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner) 

Day 6 RING OF KERRY EXCURSION
Follow the Ring of Kerry around the Iveragh Peninsula. Admire plunging cliffs, shimmering lakes, granite mountains and rugged coastlines. Pass through Killorglin (of Puck Fair fame), Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, Waterville and Moll's Gap in the Black Mountains. (Full Breakfast) 

Day 7 KILLARNEY - LIMERICK
Cross the Glanaruderry Mountains into County Limerick, pausing on the way at Adare, known as one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. See St. Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone during your orientation of Limerick. Visit Bunratty Castle and explore the Folk Park, a living museum dedicated to life in Ireland during the 18th and 19th centuries. (Full Breakfast) 

Day 8 LIMERICK - CLIFFS OF MOHER AND THE BURREN - CONNEMARA - SLIGO (2 NIGHTS)
Stop to admire the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, towering high above the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy splendid views of Galway Bay and the Arran Islands as you follow the coast. See the Burren, whose remarkable flora and fauna attracts geologists and botanists. Your orientation of Galway includes the Spanish Arch and Galway Cathedral on the banks of the River Corrib. Then head north to Sligo for a two night stay. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) 

Day 9 SLIGO - EXCURSION TO KNOCK AND DRUMCLIFF
Enjoy the beautiful Irish countryside and stop to visit the village of Knock, a popular place of pilgrimage ever since the Virgin Mary appeared to locals in the 19th century. Visit Drumcliff to see the church where Yeats is buried. (Full Breakfast) 

Day 10 SLIGO - DUBLIN
Travel along the valley of the mighty River Shannon and arrive back in Dublin. There may be time to consider an optional visit to the monastic settlement at Glendalough this afternoon. Tonight, join your new-found friends for a Farewell Dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) 

Day 11 DUBLIN - USA
After a hearty Irish breakfast, say farewell to your Travel Director and fellow travelers as your Irish vacation comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (Full Breakfast)

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Discover Ireland’s fascinating medieval heritage through Norman Castles, ancient cathedrals and quaint villages like Bunratty. Admire how handsome cities like Dublin, Kilkenny, Limerick and Galway blend seamlessly with Ireland’s striking landscapes in areas such as Ring of Kerry and Cliffs of Moher. 

  • 9 full Irish breakfasts.
  • 2 three-course dinners.
  • Be My Guest dinner in a farmhouse.
  • Local restaurant Highlight Dinner with wine in Sligo.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Dublin.
  • A qualified Local Guide in Dublin.
  • Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 10.
  • Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
800-680-2858 800-680-2858 Tour Highlights
  • Dublin Visit Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. View St. Patrick's Cathedral and Phoenix Park.
  • Kildare Visit the Irish National Stud Farm and the Japanese Garden.
  • Kilkenny Visit the medieval city.
  • Blarney Visit the castle and kiss the famous Blarney Stone.
  • Killarney See the beautiful lakes.
  • Ring of Kerry Visit Killorglin, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Moll's Gap.
  • Adare Visit one of the prettiest villages in Ireland.
  • Limerick See St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle.
  • Bunratty Visit the Castle and Folk Park.
  • Cliffs of Moher See the stunning cliffs and the Burren.
  • Galway Bay Panoramic views and an orientation tour of Galway.
  • Knock Visit this pilgrimage town.
  • Drumcliff Visit the church where Yeats is buried.
800-680-2858 800-680-2858 Accommodations

Dublin: Maldron Cardiff Lane
Cork: River Lee
Killarney: Riverside
Limerick: Radisson Blu
Sligo: Sligo Park
Dublin: Mespil

800-680-2858 800-680-2858 Notes
  • Airport Transfers Transfers on arrival at Dublin Airport will operate at 08.00, 11.00 and 13.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Dublin Airport at 07.30, 09.30 and 11.30.
  • Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.
800-680-2858 800-680-2858 Terms and Conditions
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* The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the trip origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package, at the price quoted.




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