Best of Ireland (Bus Tour)

Highlights

Dining Summary

• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 4 Dinner (D)
• 1 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

• Westport: Enjoy a traditional High Tea with your hosts, the Hughes family, in the drawing room of their historic home, Westport House. Savor traditional banoffee and Baileys flavors while delighting in stories about the house's history and tales of the Pirate Queen.

Dive into Culture

• 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.

Iconic Experience

• Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
• Dublin: Embark on an interactive discovery of the 70 million people who claim Irish ancestry at EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum. Throughout 20 rooms divided per topic, learn about the Irish experience and the timeline of Ireland’s history told through the personal stories of emigrants. The sights and insights range from learning a special Irish dance to reading the letters of past emigrants, to tracing your family name going back generations.
• 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.
• Adare: Experience a village walk through the main street lined with thatched cottages.
• Limerick: See Limerick's iconic landmarks during an orientation with your Travel Director.
• Bunratty: Visit the impeccably-preserved Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.
• Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden: 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.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

• Lisdoonvarna: Discover the art of traditional, sustainable salmon smoking at the family-run Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare. Guided by Brigitta, you’ll uncover the secrets behind their award-winning organic smoked salmon, produced with respect for Irish traditions and local ecosystems. Explore the interactive visitor centre, where the story of Irish salmon unfolds through captivating mythology, history and cutting-edge aquaculture. You’ll witness the unique smoking process up close and savour the distinct flavours of their delicious, sustainably sourced produce. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption.

Must-see Highlights

• Explore Dublin
• 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 in Bunratty, 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

Included in Price

Whats Included

• 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 utilised.

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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