Irish Highlights

Overview
Highlights
- Discover Galway, Limerick and Waterford
- Explore Dublin with a Local Specialist
- Visit Bunratty Folk Park, the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney to kiss the stone and gain the 'gift of the gab', the Crystal Showroom at Waterford and the famine ship in New Ross
- View St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin and King John's Castle in Limerick
- See the Cathedral of Galway and St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick
- Scenic Cruise across the Shannon Estuary
- Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry
- Connect With Locals
- Dive into Culture
- Dive into Culture
What's this trip about?
Itinerary
Tread in the footsteps of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, through the lyrical streets of Dublin – your launch pad to a memorable encounter with Ireland's iconic highlights. After a leisurely morning, meet a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour with views of Trinity Co...
We journey to Galway, the 'City of Tribes', where we'll see its stone cathedral on the banks of the Corrib and spend some free time exploring its colourful façades. Irish traditions and heritage are explored next, during a visit to Bunratty Castle and its Folk Park, a...
We leave Limerick and stop for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the spectacular Cliffs of Moher on the famous ‘Wild Atlantic Way'. You’ll feel like you’ve gone back to an ancient time as you gaze across the water, all the way to the Aran Islands if the weather is g...
Circle the spectacular Ring of Kerry – its emerald green hills, centuries-old stone villages and vivid blue seascapes provide a soul-stirring backdrop for our leisurely drive around a beautiful coastline that has inspired writers and poets for centuries. We'll see Dan...
Cross the rugged Kerry Mountains and travel to Blarney Castle to kiss the stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab'. Continue to Waterford, where we will have dinner at our hotel.
Dive Into Culture and witness the centuries-old tradition of crafting fine glass at the House of Waterford Crystal. Here we will watch the talented master craftsmen in their workshop creating exquisite pieces. Our next stop is in the town of New Ross, where we'll see ...
For now, it’s time to say a fond slán abhaile to your fellow travellers as you close the curtain on an unforgettable journey through the 'Emerald Isle'. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
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Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings
Joanne Macdonald
Nov 2023
Irish Highlights
Each hotel was unique - and not the 'big guys'. I love that!!
Mary Stelzer
Oct 2023
Irish Highlights
This itinerary includes everything we wanted to see and then some. Trafalgar added great experiences with locals that were outstanding and made our trip unique. Th...
Anna Taylor
Sep 2023
Irish Highlights
The itinerary had us on the move, but we feel like we got a good taste of everything Ireland had to offer. Our lodgings were very good! Each accomodation was locat...
David Johnston
Sep 2023
Irish Highlights
We were looking for a cultural experience, and the director delivered in spades
Sandra Hamilton
Aug 2023
Irish Highlights
Packed full of interesting sights. Time to wander by yourself. No time wasted.
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