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Irish Legends - 9 Days/8 Nights

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Start and end in Dublin
4.6 (137 reviews)
  • The medieval Record Tower and Gothic chapel of Dublin Castle stand against a bright blue sky.
  • A lone visitor scans dramatic Atlantic cliffs and turquoise coves from a grassy Irish headland.
  • The stately red-brick courtyard of Dublin Castle is framed by arched colonnades beneath dramatic clouds.
  • A solitary sheep strolls down an empty lakeside road framed by golden grasses and Connemara mountains.
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  • His knowledge outstanding his Irish stories, craics, his passion for the history of Ireland memorable.

    Sally/Noel Rippingsle•traveled in December4.5
  • Sweeping view of Connemara landscape with blue bay, rolling green fields, and distant mountain range
  • Horse-drawn jaunting car passing autumn trees along a lake in Killarney National Park
  • Medieval riverside stone castle reflecting in calm waters under partly cloudy sky
  • Dramatic sunset over the towering sea cliffs and Atlantic Ocean at the Cliffs of Moher
  • Stone Campanile of Trinity College Dublin framed by manicured lawns and visiting tourists
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 26
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Welcome Drink (Welcome drink with your group at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Experience Glasnevin, Ireland's national cemetery

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dublin independently
    • Dine at a restaurant of your choice
    Landmarks
    Experience Glasnevin
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  3. Day 2

    Kildare - Kilkenny

    Kildare - Kilkenny
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Kilkenny Design Centre)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Newpark Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Irish National Stud in Kildare
    • Walk through the gardens at Irish National Stud
    • Lunch at Kilkenny Design Centre
    • Walking tour of Kilkenny's Medieval Mile with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kilkenny independently in the evening
    • Dine at a restaurant of your choice
    Landmarks
    Irish National Stud
    Medieval Mile, Kilkenny
  4. Day 3

    Waterford - New Ross

    Waterford - New Ross
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Newpark Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Factory tour at House of Waterford Crystal
    • Walking tour of Waterford with local guide
    • Visit Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Waterford independently
    Landmarks
    House of Waterford Crystal
    Dunbrody Famine Ship
  5. Day 4

    Midleton - Blarney

    Midleton - Blarney
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with your group at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Manor West Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tour Midleton Distillery
    • Visit Blarney Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
    • Stroll through Blarney Castle parklands
    • View Blarney House
    Landmarks
    Midleton Distillery
    Blarney Castle
  6. Day 5

    Gap of Dunloe - Dingle Peninsula

    Gap of Dunloe - Dingle Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and entertainment at Foley's Bar and Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Manor West Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Moriarty's in Gap of Dunloe
    • Explore Dingle Peninsula
    • Visit Blasket Centre
    • Dinner and entertainment at Foley's Bar and Restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Browse around the town of Dingle
    • Enjoy a drink at Foley's Bar and Restaurant
    Landmarks
    Gap of Dunloe
    Blasket Centre
    Dingle Peninsula
  7. Day 6

    Cliffs of Moher - Galway

    Cliffs of Moher - Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast, Snack (Homemade scones with tea), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Salthill Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry across River Shannon
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher
    • Walk along top of Cliffs of Moher
    • Sheepdog demonstration
    • Homemade scones with tea
    • Panoramic city tour of Galway
    Landmarks
    Cliffs of Moher
    Galway Bay
    Aran Islands
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Aran Islands - Inishmore

    Aran Islands - Inishmore
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Casual lunch in Kilronan)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Salthill Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry across Galway Bay to Inishmore
    • Visit Dun Aengus prehistoric fortress
    • Lunch in Kilronan
    • Ferry return to Galway

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring Inishmore
    Landmarks
    Inishmore, Aran Islands
    Dun Aengus
    Kilronan
  9. Day 8

    Shannonbridge - Dublin - Howth

    Shannonbridge - Dublin - Howth
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with traditional music, song, and dance show at Abbey Tavern)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise on River Shannon
    • Dinner show with traditional music, song, and dance at Abbey Tavern

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring Dublin
    Landmarks
    River Shannon
    Howth
  10. Day 9

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

    Hotel 4*
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  • Newpark Hotel

    Hotel 4*
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  • Manor West Hotel

    Hotel 4*
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  • Salthill Hotel

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  • Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin

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    Steve3.0•December 2024
    This was out first guided bus tour and probably our last. As this was our first trip to Ireland, everyone said...
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  • Laurence
    Laurence4.0•June 2024
    We were pleased with the organisation of the trip, the itinerary was good, the hotels were comfortable, the bus was...
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  • Mr.4.0•May 2023
    Great tour, great driver. Pleasant companions but I felt weird traveling alone.
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  • Mr.5.0•June 2023
    Great trip. Our guide Frank was amazing and knowledgeable with lots of great insights. It would have been good if...
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  • Mark5.0•June 2023
    So well organized! Checking in to new hotels was arranged before we arrived. All of the tours were included!...
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  • Judith4.0•June 2023
    First of all we had a wonderful group of travelers on the trip. Our tour guide, Peter, was a fountain of knowledge on...
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  • Mr.5.0•June 2023
    Our tour guide and driver (Leslie) was excellent. In addition to the information he provided for all of the sights...
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  • Sophie4.0•June 2023
    This was our first European tour so we can't compare to others but it was wonderful.
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  • Elsa5.0•June 2023
    Our driver/ tour guide was wonderful. He was interesting to listen to and made the ride on the coach more enjoyable....
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  • John5.0•June 2023
    Excellent tour director and driver. Food was average. The Rose Hotel in Tralee placed us and several others in the...
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