Best of Ireland
See the jewels in Ireland's crown on this Country Explorer trip, passing through Dublin, Limerick and more.
Your Holiday
- Your itinerary

Select a day
- Day 1 Arrive Dublin – Afternoon SightseeingNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 2 Dublin – Co. Wicklow – New Ross – WaterfordNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 3 Waterford – Youghal – Blarney – Killarney (2 Nights)Navigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 4 Ring of Kerry ExcursionNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 5 Killarney – Adare – Bunratty – LimerickNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 6 Limerick – Cliffs of Moher – Galway (2 Nights)Navigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 7 Connemara ExcursionNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 8 Galway – Knock – SligoNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 9 Sligo – DublinNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 10 Depart DublinNavigation Chevron Right Icon
About this trip
About this trip
What's included
9 nights
Accommodation
15 Meals
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch (Be My Guest), 5 dinners
On-trip Transport
All transport shown
The Trafalgar difference
Connect with Locals
Enjoy a traditional 'Be My Guest' High Tea hosted in the Drawing Room of a stately 16th-century home near the charming town of Westport. (Day 8)
Dive into Culture
Explore the tragic history of Ireland's famine emigration at the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, a replica of one of the original famine ships used in the 1800s. (Day 2)
Learn how delicate Irish crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour. (Day 2)
Local Specialist
For included sightseeing in Dublin
Make a Difference
Visit the Glasnevin Cemetery Museum in Dublin, where an expert historian will reveal the cemetery's importance to Irish history and explain how your visit helps fund its preservation. (Day 1)
Sightseeing highlights
ORIENTATION of Waterford, Killarney, Limerick and Galway
VISIT the Glasnevin Trust in Dublin, Famine Ship in New Ross, the crystal showroom at Waterford, Blarney to kiss the stone and gain the 'gift of the gab', Adare, Bunratty Folk Park, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Kylemore Abbey
VIEW St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin and King John's Castle in Limerick
SEE Galway Cathedral and St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick
SCENIC DRIVE of the Ring of Kerry
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and up to half your evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Handcrafted Highlights
VIP entry to many sights