Best of Ireland (10 Days)

1 Be My Guest

1 Farewell Dinner

1 Welcome Reception

3 Dinners

9 Breakfasts

vegetarian

1 Welcome Reception (WR)

9 Breakfast (B)

4 Dinner (D)

1 Lunch (L)

Westport: Enjoy a traditional Be My Guest High Tea hosted in the Drawing Room of a stately 18th-century home near the charming town of Westport.

New Ross: Explore the tragic history of Ireland's famine emigration at the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, a replica of one of the original ships used in the 1800s.

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

Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone, the famous stone of eloquence, are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone.

Limerick: See Limerick's iconic landmarks during an orientation with your Travel Director.

Bunratty: Visit the impeccably-preserved Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.

Kylemore: Visit the turreted Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey. This monastery was founded in 1920 for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I.

Knock: In the pilgrimage town of Knock, visit the beautiful Marian Shrine, where the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and John the Evangelist are said to have appeared to the townsfolk in 1879.

Galway: Brigit's Garden offers a peaceful journey through Ireland's Celtic heritage. With your Celtic heritage Local Specialist, explore the colorful gardens, native woodlands and wildflower meadows. The four connecting gardens, inspired by the four Celtic festivals, feature a rich biodiversity and native rewilding. This experience advances UN Global Goal 15: Life on Land

Explore Dublin with a Local Specialist

Discover Waterford, Killarney, Limerick and Galway

Visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross, the crystal showroom at Waterford, Blarney Castle to kiss the stone and gain the 'gift of the gab', Adare, Bunratty Folk Park, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Kylemore Abbey

View King John's Castle in Limerick and the Marian Shrine in Knock

See St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick and Galway Cathedral

Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry

Dublin: See Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House with a Local Expert

Adare: Experience a village walk through the main street lined with thatched cottages.

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

All porterage and restaurant gratuities

All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

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

Optional Experiences and free time

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge

Kilkenny

Hotel Killarney

Hotel Killarney

Greenhills Hotel Conference and Leisure Center (Limerick, Ireland)

The Connacht Hotel Galway

The Connacht Hotel Galway

Clayton, Sligo

Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport

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