Can we arrive at DUB around 8:15AM on the first day, check in the hotel first and then join the tour? When are we meeting on the first day? What time will we finish at Dublin on the last day?

Tour will officially begin with a group meeting at the start hotel at approximately 14:00, followed by sightseeing led by a Local Specialist. On the final day, the complimentary group transfer by motorcoach is scheduled to arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB) at around 13:30, marking the conclusion of your tour.

What should I know about traveling with my passport and visa requirements?

It is important for travelers to have a valid passport suitable for all visited countries and any necessary visas based on nationality. It’s advisable to check with your Embassy for specific requirements.

When can I expect to receive confirmation for my booking?

Booking confirmations generally take 3-4 business days due to the need for validation from local operations.

We are looking for a bus tour May 22,2025 departing Dublin, Cork city or Waterford. Returning Dublin in 3-7 days. Two adults.

We have availability on Irish Highlights for the following dates: 11-May-2025 to 17-May-2025, 18-May-2025 to 24-May-2025, 25-May-2025 to 31-May-2025. Treasures of Ireland dates: 11-May-2025 to 16-May-2025, 18-May-2025 to 23-May-2025.

What are the transfer options available at the beginning and end of the tour?

Complimentary arrival transfers depart from Dublin Airport on specified times on the first day of the tour. Departure transfers also arrive at Dublin Airport on the last day, but it's recommended to arrange post-tour accommodation due to potential delays.

What time do I need to arrive in Dublin on May 18th? I understand that I have the option of leaving from Shannon or Dublin. What time would I be dropped off at each one on the 23rd?

To be eligible for the complimentary arrival transfer on the first day, you should arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB) before 11 AM. Hotel check-in is approximately 2 PM, and you will meet the group around that time for the included sightseeing with a local specialist. If you choose to end your tour in Shannon, your flight should be scheduled to depart after 10 AM on the last day of the trip. For those ending in Dublin, flights should be booked for after 5:00 PM on the last day, as the complimentary group transfer by motorcoach will arrive at Dublin Airport at approximately 1:30 PM.

Do you have hotel drop off? where is place i can be dropped off so a friend can pick me up, any suggestions are welcome

The only transfers we provide or offer are from our designated airports and hotels. Transfers are not available to book from or to other destinations (e.g., no pick-up/drop-off from/to train stations, alternate airports, or other hotels). Once the booking is confirmed, we will share the details of the start and end locations.

What is the average group size for this tour?

The average group size ranges from 40 to 45 participants, with a maximum of 48 guests.

What should I do if I have trouble finding affordable airfare?

You may consider reaching out to travel agencies for assistance in securing affordable fares, as traveling on weekends tends to be more expensive.

How long before departure should I book my flight?

It is recommended to schedule flights at least 3 hours after your tour's departure transfer time to accommodate potential delays.

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Dublin
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Hotel (Sandymount)
Included Activities
- Explore Dublin with a Local Specialist
- See Dublin's Georgian Squares and O'Connell Street
- Visit Custom House
- Walk Trinity College courtyard
- Visit the Book of Kells
Landmarks
Trinity College
Book of Kells
Georgian Squares
O'Connell Street
Custom House
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Dublin to Cork
Dublin to Cork
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Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Cork)
Included Activities
- Visit Glendalough monastic ruins
- Learn how crystal is crafted at House of Waterford Crystal workshop tour
- Discover Waterford
- Discover Cork
Optional Activities
- Evening of Irish Entertainment with Pub Supper (€48.00)
Landmarks
Glendalough
House of Waterford Crystal
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Blarney - Killarney
Blarney - Killarney
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Manor West Tralee)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
- Freshly baked goods at Deenagh Lodge tea room at Killarney National Park gate lodge
- Be My Guest experience at Muckross Traditional Farms discovering 1930s Irish rural life
Optional Activities
- Jaunting Cart Ride (pony and trap) through Bourn-Vincent National Park with Local Specialist - €22.00
- Gaelic Roots traditional Irish song, music and dance show - €34.00
Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Killarney National Park
Muckross Traditional Farms
Day 4
Dingle Peninsula
Dingle Peninsula
Accommodation
Hotel (Manor West Tralee)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive the Dingle Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Experience a Jaunting Cart Ride through Bourn-Vincent National Park (€22.00)
- Gaelic Roots traditional Irish song, music and dance show (€34.00)
Landmarks
Dingle Peninsula
Slea Head
Day 5
Foynes to Limerick
Foynes to Limerick
Meals
Dinner
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Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Limerick)
Included Activities
- Visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum
- Experience the aircraft first hand with replica Boeing 314
- Learn how Irish Coffee was invented
- Visit Cliffs of Moher Exhibition Centre
- View from the Wild Atlantic Way at Cliffs of Moher
Optional Activities
- Medieval Castle Banquet with medieval entertainment (€77.00)
Landmarks
Foynes Flying Boat Museum
Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre
Day 6
Dublin
Dublin
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Trinity College
Book of Kells
Georgian Squares
O'Connell Street
Custom House

Landmarks
Glendalough
House of Waterford Crystal

Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Killarney National Park
Muckross Traditional Farms

Landmarks
Dingle Peninsula
Slea Head

Landmarks
Foynes Flying Boat Museum
Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre

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Sandymount
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Manor West Tralee
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Overall rating based on 13 Reviews

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Karoline5.0•May 2026
Gill and Marc were great guides
Traveled in May 2026
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Thank you for travelling with Trafalgar and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that your Travel Director and Coach Driver made such a positive impression on your journey. Their dedication to providing a memorable and enjoyable experience is greatly valued, and we appreciate you recognising their efforts. Thank you again for your kind comments, and we hope to welcome you on another Trafalgar tour in the future.
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Barb5.0•June 2022
The trip was wonderful! Our tour guide and driver were the absolute best. Enjoyed all the experiences.
Traveled in June 2022
ScottArmstrong1.0•July 2021
Terrible company to deal with, big promises and no follow up. The kind of company that thinks about themselves only...
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Traveled in July 2021
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To begin, we sincerely regret to learn that your overall experience with Trafalgar was anything short of exceptional, given that the complete satisfaction of our guests is an absolute priority. With this in mind, if you would like to write to us further about your particular concerns, our Guest Relations Department is available to you at globalguestrelations@ttc.com.
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Mariam4.0•August 2019
Guide was not a jovial lively person. she had knowledge but her tone was monotonous.it makes a difference when the...
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Here at Trafalgar, our guests' satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us. Therefore, it saddens us to learn of the impressions left by your Travel Director and how this aspect of the trip did not meet your expectations. As such, we have shared your feedback with our Operations Team for their consideration. That said, we still hope you have returned home with many lovely memories from your trip, and that we will have the chance to improve your impression of our experiences in the future.
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An5.0•June 2019
Excellent tour guide. Knowledgeable about Ireland's history including best local areas to check out. Had a great...
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Thank you for taking the time to share such great feedback. We are delighted to know that your Travel Director went above and beyond to share her vast knowledge and passion of the history and culture of Ireland; ensuring that you had a fantastic time discovering our carefully crafted itinerary. Furthermore, we are pleased that you have returned home with many lasting memories from your time with us, and we invite you to join us again to create many more in the future.
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annette2.0•June 2019
Hotels were 2 star dumps situated outside the town centres. They were dirty, had paper thin walls, and uncomfortable....
Hotels were 2 star dumps situated outside the town centres. They were dirty, had paper thin walls, and uncomfortable. We ended up booking our own hotels for 3 of the nights and making our own travel arrangements. Tour guide was rude and ungracious. Several people also felt they’d been ripped off. I plan to seek compensation or a refund as it was a total waste of money.Show more
Traveled in June 2019
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our Contracting Team puts significant effort into selecting our hotels to ensure that we offer comfortable, well-located accommodation at great value. It should be noted that hotel standards in varying countries may differ from what our guests are accustomed to in their home nations. As such, the size and character of some hotel rooms can vary, however, the condition of each establishment should still be in line with our high standards. Having said this, it is with great regret that we have come to learn of your dissatisfaction with some of the establishments on the trip, and that you felt that hotels located closer to the city centres would have helped to make the trip a more enjoyable experience. For this reason, and because your feedback is extremely valuable to us, we have raised your concerns to our Quality Control Department, who will review the suitability of the hotels visited and consider where improvements might be made. Furthermore, it saddens us to learn of the impressions left by your Travel Director, and we have shared your concerns with our Operations Manager as a result. Despite the above, we still hope that you have taken some lasting highlights from your time away with us.
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Andrea4.5•October 2018
I love it and would go again
Traveled in October 2018
Susan4.0•August 2018
The tour was great. Ony problem was too much was crammed into six days.
Traveled in July 2018
JoanneCloonan4.0•July 2018
Overall, very good. No glitches, tour director and driver were knowledgeable and always helpful. Two hotels were...
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Traveled in July 2018
Kelly4.5•July 2018
This tour was perfect for us because we only had a short time. The schedule is busy so we always left the sights...
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Traveled in July 2018

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Olivia
Asked on September 4th, 2025
Can we arrive at DUB around 8:15AM on the first day, check in the hotel first and then join the tour? When are we meeting on the first day? What time will we finish at Dublin on the last day?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2025
  Tour will officially begin with a group meeting at the start hotel at approximately 14:00, followed by sightseeing led by a Local Specialist. On the final day, the complimentary group transfer by motorcoach is scheduled to arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB) at around 13:30, marking the conclusion of your tour.
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  Olivia
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Can you reserve the same hotel the night before the tour? How much? How big is the group? What other fees that we need to pay - such as tips etc?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2025
  Pre-tour accommodation at Sandymount Hotel is US$170.00 per person based on twin share. Arrival transfer is US$55.00 per person. Prepaid gratuities are US$78.00 per person, covering Travel Director and driver.
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  Olivia
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  How big is the group leaving on Sept 27? Any openings for 3 more? Do you have any room for three people? What time will the tour end in Dublin on the last date?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2025
  Maximum group size is 48 guests. There is still space for three additional guests, with the triple room priced at US$2,065.00 per person. On the final day, the group will depart for Dublin Airport at approximately 12:00 PM.
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  Olivia
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Can we drop off the luggage at the hotel or coach bus and join the tour at 2PM? For the three people do we have 2 rooms or 1 room that has 3 beds? When is the earliest time that we can reserve our flight out from DUB on the last day?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2025
  Some hotels might allow luggage storage. We do not recommend leaving luggage on the motorcoach. For three travelers, you can choose between a triple room or 1 twin room + 1 single room. The complimentary group transfer arrives at Dublin Airport at approximately 13:30. We recommend a post-night stay in Dublin and not booking flights on the final tour day.
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Hermann
Asked on March 28th, 2025
What should I know about traveling with my passport and visa requirements?
Visa
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
  It is important for travelers to have a valid passport suitable for all visited countries and any necessary visas based on nationality. It’s advisable to check with your Embassy for specific requirements.
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Laia
Asked on March 22nd, 2025
When can I expect to receive confirmation for my booking?
Payments
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
  Booking confirmations generally take 3-4 business days due to the need for validation from local operations.
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Rebecca
Asked on March 14th, 2025
We are looking for a bus tour May 22,2025 departing Dublin, Cork city or Waterford. Returning Dublin in 3-7 days. Two adults.
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Transport
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
  We have availability on Irish Highlights for the following dates: 11-May-2025 to 17-May-2025, 18-May-2025 to 24-May-2025, 25-May-2025 to 31-May-2025. Treasures of Ireland dates: 11-May-2025 to 16-May-2025, 18-May-2025 to 23-May-2025.
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Bas
Asked on March 12th, 2025
What are the transfer options available at the beginning and end of the tour?
Flights / Transfers
Transport
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
  Complimentary arrival transfers depart from Dublin Airport on specified times on the first day of the tour. Departure transfers also arrive at Dublin Airport on the last day, but it's recommended to arrange post-tour accommodation due to potential delays.
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Matthew
Asked on February 24th, 2025
What time do I need to arrive in Dublin on May 18th? I understand that I have the option of leaving from Shannon or Dublin. What time would I be dropped off at each one on the 23rd?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2025
  To be eligible for the complimentary arrival transfer on the first day, you should arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB) before 11 AM. Hotel check-in is approximately 2 PM, and you will meet the group around that time for the included sightseeing with a local specialist. If you choose to end your tour in Shannon, your flight should be scheduled to depart after 10 AM on the last day of the trip. For those ending in Dublin, flights should be booked for after 5:00 PM on the last day, as the complimentary group transfer by motorcoach will arrive at Dublin Airport at approximately 1:30 PM.
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Lindsay
Asked on January 16th, 2025
Do you have hotel drop off? where is place i can be dropped off so a friend can pick me up, any suggestions are welcome
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Transport
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2025
  The only transfers we provide or offer are from our designated airports and hotels. Transfers are not available to book from or to other destinations (e.g., no pick-up/drop-off from/to train stations, alternate airports, or other hotels). Once the booking is confirmed, we will share the details of the start and end locations.
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May
Asked on January 1st, 2025
What is the average group size for this tour?
Group size
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2025
  The average group size ranges from 40 to 45 participants, with a maximum of 48 guests.
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Pia
Asked on September 9th, 2024
What should I do if I have trouble finding affordable airfare?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2024
  You may consider reaching out to travel agencies for assistance in securing affordable fares, as traveling on weekends tends to be more expensive.
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Manuela
Asked on August 14th, 2024
How long before departure should I book my flight?
Flights / Transfers
- TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2024
  It is recommended to schedule flights at least 3 hours after your tour's departure transfer time to accommodate potential delays.

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