Ireland

Trafalgar- Best of Ireland

From Original price was: R63,900.Current price is: R59,800.

Per person sharing

Valid

11 April 2025 - 3 October 2025

Travel outside of these dates may be subject to supplements and increases

Land Only
9 Nights Breakfast daily 1 country and 16 cities!

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10-Day Ireland Tour of Dublin, Ring of Kerry and Galway

An in-depth encounter with the Best of Ireland awaits, from spectacular sights like the Cliffs of Moher and Ring of Kerry to the past and present showcased in Dublin, Galway and pretty Adare. You’ll learn all about Irish famine history, former kings and how to embrace the craic.

Includes

  • 10 days, 1 country and 16 cities

  • 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners

  • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing

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

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

  • Hand-picked Insider Experiences

  • Optional Experiences and free time

  • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

  • Optional Experiences and free time

  • Ferry across the Shannon estuary

  • Services of a professional Irish Travel Director

  • VIP entry to many sights

Excludes

  • International Flights and related taxes (Joburg-Dublin-Joburg) Ask us we can arrange this!

  • Pre or post tour accommodation (Ask us, we can arrange this!)

  • Visas

  • Gold Seal Tour Protection per person

  • Travel insurance (Highly recommended!)

  • All items of a personal nature

  • Anything not mentioned

Day 1

Welcome to Ireland

Write your own lively tale of legends and iconic landscapes during this epic encounter with Ireland's treasures. Begin your journey in the capital of Dublin, joining a Local Specialist to see the sights. This evening sees you visiting EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum, for some drinks and canapes.


Arrival Transfer

Depart the airport at 08:30, 11:00, 13:00

Welcome

Meet your Travel Director at 14:15

AccommodationClayton Hotel Ballsbridge/Sandymount Hotel Dublin
Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date

Day 2

Through the Scenic County Wicklow and Waterford to Kilkenny

Journey through the scenic countryside of County Wicklow, 'The Garden of Ireland', and on to New Ross – the ancestral home town of John F. Kennedy. Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the plight of the starving Irish emigrants who boarded the Dunbrody Famine Ship to flee the potato famine. Continue to Waterford. This afternoon, celebrate the centuries-old craft of flint glass creations, as you Dive Into Culture at the House of Waterford Crystal and witness talented master crafters at work. Arrive in Kilkenny where you will stay for the night.


AccommodationKilkenny
Included Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3

Journey to Blarney and on to Killarney

Today, pursue the 'gift of the gab' at Blarney Castle, where you'll have a chance to kiss the famous stone. Consider joining an Optional Experience for a traditional pony and trap ride through the beautiful Bourn-Vincent National Park. During your journey, your Local Specialist will share fascinating anecdotes about the area and Ireland. Arrive in Killarney for a two-night stay. In the evening perhaps join an optional Gaelic Roots show. Using traditional instruments, Irish dance and time-honoured folk songs, this energetic show will have you tapping your feet and singing along in no time.


AccommodationKillarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre/Hotel Killarney
Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date

Included Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4

A Day on the Ring of Kerry

Ireland's soul-stirring Ring of Kerry takes centre stage today as you embark on a scenic drive past its mountains, lakes and lush green countryside – unquestionably one of the most scenic routes in Ireland. See Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, Moll's Gap and the Black Valley, whose remoteness saw it become the last area in Ireland to receive electricity.


AccommodationKillarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre/Hotel Killarney
Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date

Included Meals

Breakfast

Day 5

Onwards to Lively Limerick

Continue through the windswept countryside, arriving in Adare, one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. On arrival in Limerick, you will enjoy views of St. Mary's Cathedral, the Treaty Stone and the 13th-century King John's Castle during an orientation tour. Delve into an Ireland of old, as you discover the day-to-day life of the Irish during the 18th and 19th centuries on your included visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park this afternoon.


AccommodationGreenhills/The Inn at Dromoland
Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date

Included Meals

Breakfast

Day 6

Admire the Cliffs of Moher and Onwards to Galway

The Cliffs of Moher are a must-see along the Wild Atlantic Way. The towering cliffs plunge into the Atlantic, offering endless ocean views and perfect spots for taking photos. Explore the interactive visitor centre, where you can see the cliffs through the eyes of the wildlife that call this UNESCO site home, bringing the whole experience to life. Later, you’ll meet Brigitta at her family-run Irish smokehouse for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Discover the secrets of their organic salmon, learn how the kiln and smokebox work, and savour the distinctive flavours of their award-winning smoked salmon. Arriving in Galway, enjoy time at leisure to admire its beautiful stone Cathedral or wander through vibrant Eyre Square–it’s yours to explore at your own pace.


AccommodationThe Connacht Hotel Galway
Included Meals

Breakfast

Day 7

A Day Exploring Stunning Connemara

Connemara's 'savage beauty' is yours to explore today as you tread in the footsteps of Oscar Wilde who described its 'wild and mountainous splendor' as magnificent. Admire the views on the scenic drive to Kylemore Abbey, now a Benedictine monastery, where you will embark on an included visit to the country's most romantic castle and walk through its exquisite Victorian Walled Garden.


AccommodationThe Connacht Hotel Galway
Included Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8

A Pilgrimage to Knock and on to Sligo

Your journey takes you to Westport House to indulge in a memorable Be My Guest experience with tales of the Pirate Queen, and enjoy Banoffee and Baileys flavours in the Drawing Room of this stately 18th-century home. Heading north, stop in the pilgrimage town of Knock to view the Marian Shrine where villagers witnessed an apparition of Our Lady in 1879. Arrive in Sligo this evening, your home for the night.


AccommodationClayton Hotel Sligo
Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9

Return to Lively Dublin

Continue south to Dublin. Here you’ll enjoy some free time to take a walk down Grafton Street or stroll along the Liffey. This evening, close the chapter on an epic journey through Ireland, joining your fellow travellers for a memorable dinner.


AccommodationClayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Included Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10

Farewell Ireland

After a hearty Irish breakfast, bid your Travel Director and fellow travellers a fond farewell as your Irish holiday comes to an end.


Departure Transfer

Arrive at the airport at 07:00, 09:00, 11:00

Included Meals

Breakfast

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  • Visas may be necessary and Insurance is essential

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