Castles and Manors (Bus Tour)

Highlights

Dining Summary

• 4 Dinner (D)
• 7 Breakfast (B)
• 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

• Connemara: Visit the Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory and witness master craftsmen bring these intricate crystal designs to life.
• Kildare: Admire Ireland's finest thoroughbreds at the Irish National Stud Farm.

Iconic Experience

• Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
• Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings.
• 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.
• Lahinch: Help preserve the Cliffs of Moher for generations to come and learn about its extraordinary geology, history and the species that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies.
• Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
• Torc Waterfall: Visit the Torc Waterfall with a Local Specialist.
• Cashel: View the ruins of the Rock of Cashel with a Local Specialist.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

• Connemara: Oscar Wilde described Connemara as “wild mountainous country. . . in every way magnificent.” Experience this region for yourself on a visit to DK Connemara Oysters. This family run farm leads the way in sustainability, biodiversity and packaging for farming and advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption & Production. The experience also promotes sustainable food experiences, small scale farmer interactions or responsible consumption.

Must-see Highlights

• Explore Dublin, Killarney National Park and Cashel
• Discover Killarney and Galway
• Visit Kylemore Abbey, Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory, Cliffs of Moher, Rock of Cashel in Cashel and the Irish National Stud near Kildare
• View Torc Waterfall in Killarney National Park
• See Dublin's Georgian Squares and Galway Cathedral
• Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry and through Connemara

Stays With Stories

• Killarney: Combining old-fashioned hospitality with the luxury of a modern 4-star hotel, this family-owned hotel invites you to kick back, relax and be spoiled.

Trafalgar Difference

• Cong: Overnight on the shores of Lough Corrib in the elegant country quarters of the Lodge at Ashford Castle.
• Clifden: Romance and royalty are guaranteed on your overnight stay at historic Abbeyglen, along the famous Sky Road overlooking Clifden Bay and the spectacular Twelve Bens.

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)
• Ferry across the Shannon estuary
• 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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