Irish Wonder
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight transatlantic flight to Dublin.
Day 2 - Arrive Dublin - Sightseeing You'll be met at Dublin airport and transferred to your hotel. Later, we will enjoy a sightseeing tour which includes views of Dublin Castle, Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Phoenix Park. Your evening is at leisure.
Day 3 - Dublin — Sligo (2 nights) After breakfast this morning we start the day at Boyle where we view the 12th century Cistercian Abbey ruins. Then we continue our journey through the lush green countryside of this Emerald Isle to County Mayo. Next we stop to visit the town of Knock which has attracted thousands of pilgrims since villagers saw apparitions of the Virgin Mary before reaching the town of Sligo for our two-night stay. (Full Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 4 - Northern Ireland and Donegal Excursion Today we discover the beautiful scenery of Donegal as we travel along the coast via Yeat's country to the seaside resort of Bundoran in County Donegal. Next, we cross the border into Northern Ireland to visit the famous Beleek Pottery Centre, before continuing along the shores of Lough Erne to the town of Enniskillen. We return through the beautiful countryside to our hotel in Sligo for dinner. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5 - Sligo — Ennis (2 nights) Our morning journey takes us through the rustic region of Connemara where we make a stop at Kylemore Abbey. Next we head on to Galway city where we hear about Christopher Columbus' visit on his way to discover America. Finally, we travel into County Clare with its stunning coastal scenery at the Cliffs of
Moher and onward to our hotel in Ennis for our two night stay. (Full Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 6 - Ennis - Excursion to Limerick After breakast we will enjoy an included excursion to Limerick - setting for the film - Angela's Ashes", where an orientation tour of the city will highlight St. Mary's cathedral and King John's castle. Afterwards, there is some time at leisure and you may wish to take this opportunity to visit Bunratty Folk Park before we return to our hotel (Full Breakfast)
Day 7 - Ennis - Killarney - Waterville This morning we will continue south to County Kerry, with time to visit Killarney and its lakes. Next it's a scenic drive across Macgillycuddy Reeks and the 'Ring of Kerry', completing half of this spectacular trip, as we make our way to the hotel in Waterville. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8 - Waterville - Dublin Today after breakfast we will complete the stunning 'Ring of Kerry' drive and continue across the Derrynasaggart mountains to Blarney Castle. Perhaps you may wish to acquire the 'gift of the gab' by kissing the Blarney Stone. From here we continue back to Dublin for the final night of our tour. Tonight, why not enjoy a cabaret show with your fellow travelling companions" (Full Breakfast)
Day 9 - Dublin - USA Today Trafalgar transfers you to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (Full Breakfast)
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