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10 daysDuration
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48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

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.

Adare: Experience a village walk through the main street lined with thatched cottages.

Itinerary

An in-depth encounter with the Best of Ireland awaits, from spectacular sights like the Cliffs of Moher and Ring of Kerry to the past and present showcased in Dublin, Galway and pretty Adare. You’ll learn all about Irish famine history, former kings and how to embrace the craic.

day 1Welcome to Ireland

Write your own lively tale of legends and iconic landscapes during this epic encounter with Ireland's treasures. Begin your journey in the capital of Dublin, joining a Local Specialist to see the sights. This evening sees you visiting EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum, for some drinks and canapes.

Location Visited
Dublin
Accommodation
Clayton Ballsbridge, Dublin, Sandymount Hotel, Dublin

day 2Through the Scenic County Wicklow and Waterford to Kilkenny

day 3Journey to Blarney and on to Killarney

day 4A Day on the Ring of Kerry

day 5Onwards to Lively Limerick

day 6Admire the Cliffs of Moher and Onwards to Galway

day 7A Day Exploring Stunning Connemara

day 8A Pilgrimage to Knock and on to Sligo

day 9Return to Lively Dublin

day 10Farewell Ireland

What's Included

Accommodation
Clayton Ballsbridge, Dublin, Sandymount Hotel, DublinHotel KilkennyHotel Killarney, Killarney Towers HotelRadisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Limerick, The Rine Newmarket on FergusThe Connacht Hotel GalwayClayton Hotel, SligoClayton Hotel, Dublin AirportCherry-picked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Meals
Breakfast (x9)Dinner (x4)LunchBreakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMust-see sightseeing and surprise extrasAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time

Customer Reviews

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AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

Great experience with friends and seeing all the sights of Ireland. The guide, James, was awesome and very knowledgeable. We were able to get to key sights before the crowds and enjoy the experience without the heavy crowds. The food was bit disappointing. We suggest that more of the group meals occur at a local restaurant rather than being held at the hotels. The final meal at the restaurant was fantastic and would've liked more of this experience throughout the trip.

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Carol D.Verified Traveler
3.0 | Average

I did not have the Brendan vacation that i contracted and paid for. Instead, I was moved to a Trafalgar tour without any prior notification. If they are indeed transferable programs, why do you have two different brands? I do not appreciate the lack of transparency. The hotel accommodations were inconsistent. One was under construction and had no operating elevator. Not ideal for senior travelers. What could you have done better? Communicate honestly with the customer!!

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Dennis S.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

The best of Ireland was a great way to see the Republic of Ireland. The trip covered all the top spots of Ireland and even included special surprise stops along the way

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Jennifer M.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

I was traveling with my spouse and my two children. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip, especially our guide, Bernard Creegan and our driver Salah. Bernard is quite special: he gave us details every day that only someone who has as much experience and love for his job as he obviously does can share. The extra details and side trips made this vacation an unforgettable experience. Salah was equally wonderful! He is an amazing driver, and shared many facts about licence plates, the differences driving in various European countries, the things Bernard didn't cover! The only thing that I would improve upon would be that some of the hotels were in less updated condition than the others. Although I understand that we did travel during the busier season.

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Bradford K.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

The tour was set up for us to get the most out of the local flair and see the big sites as well. our tour director had us laughing every day. I loved the support of the local small business. I did not have access to my email so a short word document outlining the next days schedule would have been nice

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