Treasures of Ireland End Shannon
Tour Type: Country Explorer
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1
Blaze a trail and tick off the Treasures of Ireland on this quick jaunt around the Emerald Isle, including stops in Dublin, Cork and Cobh, Titanic's final fateful stop. Learn all about Viking history, kiss the Blarney Stone and watch in wonder as the idyllic Ring of Kerry unfolds.
Be My Guest
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1
Blaze a trail and tick off the Treasures of Ireland on this quick jaunt around the Emerald Isle, including stops in Dublin, Cork and Cobh, Titanic's final fateful stop. Learn all about Viking history, kiss the Blarney Stone and watch in wonder as the idyllic Ring of Kerry unfolds.
Be My Guest
- Killarney It's 1930s Ireland revisited. Visit the working farms of Muckross taking you back to a time of traditional farming. Learn how to churn butter and dine in the Quilles Farmhouse against the scenic backdrop of the lakes of Killarney.
- 5 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
- Foynes Visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum, the only dedicated flying boat museum in the world, to gain insight into the rich history of aviation.
- Waterford Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.
- Torc Waterfall Visit the Torc Waterfall with a Local Specialist.
- Cliffs of Moher Stop by the Exhibition Center and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs.
- Cobh Join a Local Specialist on a walking tour through the historic port city of Cobh.
- Ring of Kerry Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
- Blarney It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the famous Stone of Eloquence.
- Dublin A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
- Killarney Enjoy freshly baked goods in Ireland's most charming tea room. Deenagh Lodge, located at the entrance of Killarney National Park, advocates for positive changes in society and provides training and employment opportunities to over 30 Down Syndr
- View St. Kevin's Cross in Glendalough and King John's Castle in Limerick
- Explore Dublin, Titanic Story in Cobh and Killarney National Park with a Local Specialist
- Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry
- See Dublin's Georgian Squares
- Visit Trinity College, Glendalough, Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Torc Waterfall, Foynes Flying Boat Museum and the Cliffs of Moher
- Discover Waterford, Cork and Killarney
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Optional Experiences and free time
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Call 410-638-5822 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18891738
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2024
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Dublin | Welcome to Ireland: Put a little Irish spring in your step and stroll through the lyrical capital of Dublin - your springboard to an unforgettable jaunt through the treasures of Ireland. Join a Local Specialist this afternoon to explore the city and learn about the bountiful nicknames bestowed upon its iconic sights. Hear about history and life on the Liffey as you walk the cobbled courtyard of Trinity College. See the Book of Kells before enjoying a Welcome Dinner to get to know your fellow travelers and Travel Director. Accommodations: Sandymount Hotel |
| Day 2 | Cork | Journey to Waterford and Cork Dive Into Culture: Departing Dublin this morning, we journey to the peaceful monastic ruins at Glendalough which survived repeated Viking attacks over the centuries. We'll Dive Into Culture, watching the master crafters of the House of Waterford Crystal as they create delicate works of art. Our final stop today is the 'rebel' city of Cork, where we'll have a free evening to enjoy a little Irish craic and soak up the lively atmosphere of this university city. Accommodations: Vienna Woods Hotel |
| Day 3 | Killarney | See the Sights of Blarney and Killarney Make Travel Matter: Join your Local Specialist for a walking tour in Cobh to re-visit the timeline of the Titanic. Embark on a scenic drive to Blarney Castle, where you have the opportunity to kiss its famous stone to acquire the 'gift of the gab'. Enjoy a traditional pony and trap ride on an Optional Experience through the beautiful Bourn-Vincent National Park. During this optional journey, your Local Specialist will share fascinating anecdotes about the area and Ireland. Continue to Killarney, where you'll spend the next two nights. Stop at the beautiful cafe in the gate lodge of Killarney National Park for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. Tonight join a Gaelic Roots show. A tour de force of traditional Irish song, music and dance, Gaelic Roots showcases Ireland at its best. Using traditional instruments, Irish dance and time-honored folk songs, this energetic show will have you tapping your feet and singing along in no time. Accommodations: Killarney Towers |
| Day 4 | Killarney | A Day on the Ring of Kerry Connect with Locals: Stop and admire the dazzling Torc Waterfall during your leisurely guided walk with a Local Specialist along wooden paths and lakeshore trails. Having stretched your legs, you'll have an opportunity to admire the enduring beauty along Ireland's most scenic coastal drive around the Ring of Kerry. Later, join your companions at Muckross Traditional Farms for a Be My Guest encounter with an Irish rural community from the 1930s and Connect With Locals, stepping back in time to learn about traditional Irish farm life against the scenic backdrop of the lakes of Killarney. You'll emerge from the experience with an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia for simpler times and the knowledge that through your visit you are helping to preserve the heritage of rural Ireland for generations to come. Accommodations: Killarney Towers |
| Day 5 | Limerick | Admire the Cliffs of Moher and on to Limerick Dive Into Culture: Delve into the era of the first transatlantic flights during a visit to the Flying Boat Museum in Foynes. At one time, it was the refuelling point for Pan Am's Flying Boat, the Yankee Clipper. Picture life as a passenger onboard a replica Boeing 314 as we Dive Into Culture and experience the aircraft first hand. You will walk away knowing how Irish Coffee was invented. Here you can imagine yourself a weary passenger, delayed due to bad weather while you sip your own cup of 'Foynes Original,' used to treat nervous passengers years ago. This afternoon, travel to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center. This wonderfully engaging experience brings one of Ireland's most treasured natural phenomena to life in an interactive way that will leave you with stories to tell for years to come. Enjoy the IMAX-type multimedia which gives visitors a bird's eye view of the cliffs or dive virtually beneath the surface of the Atlantic and into the underwater caves at the foot of the cliffs that would have otherwise gone unseen. Continue to your hotel in Limerick where we spend the night. Accommodations: Greenhills Hotel Conference and Leisure Center |
| Day 6 | Shannon | Onwards to Shannon: Our epic journey through the treasures of Ireland has come to an end. For now, it's time to wish your fellow travelers slán abhaile as our memorable holiday comes to an end. Accommodations: |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
