ENCHANTING EMERALD ISLE

• Experience a hearty greeting in Dublin, a vibrant cosmopolitan metropolis celebrating its history while radiating an everlasting spirit of enjoyment.
• Connect with your Resident Expert this afternoon for an escorted exploration of the city, admiring the graceful Georgian Squares and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
• Explore Trinity College, home to the renowned Book of Kells, hailed as the globe’s most renowned medieval document.
• Tonight, venture to EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum, indulging in beverages and appetizers amidst captivating narratives of Irish emigrants.

• Embark on a scenic voyage through verdant countryside vistas, pausing first at Strokestown for an immersive encounter at the Irish Famine Museum, uncovering the narratives of the 1840s famine.
• Witness the poignant cries of famished tenants on the estate and the ensuing actions, delving deep into history before proceeding to Ballina.

Included: Explore the Irish National Famine Museum

Optional experiences: Luxurious River Shannon Cruise/ Join the Craic in a Cosy Local Irish Pub

• Journey to Westport and rendezvous with your Resident Expert for an enlightening stroll, unraveling the town’s rich legacy spanning 5,000 years, from ancient settlements to contemporary life.
• Afterwards, explore the Benedictine monastery of Kylemore Abbey, nestled amidst the picturesque Lake Kylemore, and meander through its enchanting walled Victorian gardens.
• Proceed to Galway, renowned as the ‘City of Tribes’, where you’ll marvel at the grandeur of Galway Cathedral and relish the evening at your own pace.

Included: Wesport Walking Tour with a Local Specialist and Visit Kylemore Abbey

Optional experiences: City of Tribes Walk and Dinner

• Our initial destination today is the iconic Cliffs of Moher, a sight etched into memory as you witness their breathtaking descent into the Atlantic waters below.
• Besides the endless panoramas and the chance to capture on camera the colonies of endearing puffins inhabiting its nooks, explore the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience, immersing yourself in an interactive journey that unveils the essence of this natural wonder, fostering a profound connection.
• Afterwards, traverse the Shannon Estuary via ferry to reach Killarney, where we’ll reside for the upcoming two nights. Enjoy a leisurely evening, indulging in the renowned Irish craic or delving into the town’s ancient history.

Included: See the Cliffs of Moher and Ferry across the Shannon estuary

Optional experiences: Gaelic Roots/ Celtic Steps/ Irish Ceilidh Evening

• Revel in the awe-inspiring vistas as we traverse the breathtakingly picturesque Ring of Kerry, acclaimed as one of the most scenic routes on the ‘Emerald Isle’.
• Join John, a passionate seaweed advocate and educator, for a transformative seaweed foraging excursion, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, immersing in the coastal landscape that has stirred the souls of poets, artists, and writers for generations.
• Following this, partake in a leisurely guided stroll at Torc Waterfall alongside a Resident Expert, meandering along the lakeshore and through the verdant farmlands of the 19th-century Muckross Estate.

Included: Seaweed Foraging Walk and Torc Waterfall Guided Visit

Optional experiences: Experience a Jaunting Cart Ride

• Embrace the tradition of kissing the renowned Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle, acquiring the coveted ‘gift of the gab’.
• Later today, we reach Kilkenny, where you can enjoy some leisure time to wander and discover the charms of the city. Alternatively, opt to join an Optional Experience, immersing yourself in the lively atmosphere of a local pub for an afternoon filled with music and merriment.

Included: Visit Blarney Castle

Optional experiences: An Afternoon of Irish Fun and Music (Craic agus Ceol)

• Delve into the rich history of Ireland’s national sport, hurling, in Kilkenny, where you’ll meet a seasoned player for fascinating insights into this unique aspect of Irish culture. You’ll even have the chance to try your hand at pitching!
• Upon returning to Dublin, immerse yourself in a genuine local experience as you connect with the Fulvio family for a Be My Guest lunch at Glenealy House, creating lasting memories and forging new friendships.
• As the evening unfolds, bid farewell in style with a lively sláinte or two during a memorable Farewell Dinner at a traditional public house in the city. Take in the charm of the authentic Victorian bar and ascend the original staircase from Trinity College, a setting immortalized in the Michael Caine film ‘Educating Rita’.

Optional experiences: Join the Fulvio Family at Glenealy House to Enjoy Traditional Irish Fare with an Italian Twist/ Learn about Hurling from an Experienced Player

• As our memorable Irish adventure draws to a close, it’s time to say goodbye to our newfound friends and our dedicated Travel Director.
• For more details about your complimentary airport transfer, please visit trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

Departure Transfer : 07:00, 09:00, 11:00