Are you in the USA?   Click to switch to Trafalgar's USA website

Contact your Travel Agent
or Contact Us

Return to Top

Best of Ireland 2013

Map and routeZoom In

Map Image

Optionals

On every itinerary, we offer a range of optional excursions that allow you to further enhance your experience should you so choose. These are purchased when you are on your trip, via your Trafalgar Travel Director. Depending on the region visited these can be paid with cash or credit card.

  • DUBLIN

    • + GLENDALOUGH THE GLEN OF THE TWO LAKES This is one of the most important monastic sites in Europe dating back to the 7th century. This sacred site is famous for its tranquil beauty - set amidst the rolling countryside of County Wicklow, the garden of Ireland. Your local guide will enthrall you with tales of this beautiful place.

    • + DINNER AND CABARET Over an excellent dinner you'll enjoy a non-stop show featuring comedy, dance, song, music and fine food. Ireland's musical history unfolds in a cabaret that will delight you long after the night has ended. The cast will have you tapping your toes and joining in the fun, and it's all wrapped up in the spirit of Irish humour. We will even serve you an Irish Coffee at the end of dinner, it will put you in the mood for Ireland's best night out.

  • CORK

    • + CITY JAIL AND MARKET VISIT Unlock the past by visiting the 19th century Victorian Cork Jail. Learn about its history and some of the infamous inmates with a guided tour. Afterwards visit the colourful and famous English Market, trading since 1788. It pre-dates most other markets of its type.

  • KILLARNEY

    • + AN EVENING OF IRISH ENTERTAINMENT A chance to experience Irish hospitality in the best Folk tradition. Enjoy a drink whilst being entertained by the people who live and work in the area.

    • + MUCKROSS HOUSE AND GARDENS The oak clad mountains provide a dramatic backdrop to the beautiful gardens around Muckross House. Towering Azaleas and Rhododendrons vie with each other for your attention amid the quiet meandering walks along the shores of the Lakes. The 18th century house, standing amid twenty thousand acres of park is a microcosm of Irish history. It contains wonderful examples of furniture and paintings. Keep an eye out for the brooding portrait of King James VI for whom Shakespeare wrote Macbeth, or Countess Catherine of Desmond painted in the 136th year of her age. Guided visit.

    • + JAUNTING CAR RIDE Take a traditional pony and trap ride through the streets of and into the beautiful Bourne - Vincent National Park. Your 'Jarvey' will tell you stories about Ireland - remember he has probably kissed the Blarney Stone once or twice!

  • LIMERICK

    • + SHANNON CASTLE BANQUET The banquet is held in the great hall of the Castle. As we dine, we are entertained by the court jester, the Castle musicians and the ladies and gentlemen of the medieval court, in the splendour of a by-gone age. There's fine music, singing, dancing, good food and laughter. It won't be long before you join in with the 'court entertainers' taking home warm memories of this delightful evening.

    • + IRISH CEILIDH EVENING Enjoy the great atmosphere or 'craic' at our ceilidh evening. Traditional Irish music and dancing and the chance to sing along to some familiar Irish melodies. Dinner is included on this fun evening.

  • SLIGO

    • + DINNER AND DRIVE This evening why not take a scenic drive off the beaten track, and later enjoy dinner in a local restaurant, with a choice of drink included.

    • + RIVER SHANNON CRUISE A unique opportunity to take a cruise on the majestic River Shannon through the beautiful rolling countryside of counties Leitrim and Roscommon. Famed in song and steeped in legend, the Shannon offers 258km of cruising waterway and is the longest river in the British Isles. Our cruise includes tea and coffee and homemade Irish scones on the luxurious "Moon River" Pleasure Cruiser.

Disclaimer
  • These prices are LAND-ONLY and are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
  • All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
  • For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page. Conditions can be found in the footer under Information.
  • Early Payment Discounts are not available on all Trafalgar trips and exclusions do apply. The Early Payment Discount icon will show on the Pricing and Availability page of the itinerary if applicable.
  • It is important you book your Trafalgar trip from your own country/region. For reasons why, please click here.
Hotel Class Key
  • SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
  • Hotels are subject to change.
Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

Join the Conversation