Real Ireland What's Included
Fabulous Sightseeing

• · Dublin: Sightseeing includes views of Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral
• · Kildare: Visit the Irish National Stud Farm
• · Kilkenny: Visit the medieval city
• · Waterford: Visit the crystal showroom (when open)
• · Cork: View St. Anne's Shandon Church
• · Blarney: Visit the Castle and the famous Blarney Stone
• · Killarney: Ring of Kerry excursion including the Lakes of Killarney
• · Adare: See the prettiest village in Ireland
• · Knock: See this place of pilgrimage
• · Drumcliff: See Yeats' grave
• · Belleek: Visit the Pottery factory (when open)
• · Donegal: Visit the picturesque town
• · Scenic drives: Coastal drive to Youghal, Into Derrynasaggart Mountains, Killarney Lake District and 'Ring of Kerry', Views of Galway Bay, Along Donegal Coast and Sligo Bay

• · Full Irish breakfast daily
• · 5 Three course dinners
• · First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities; all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
• · Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom on board
• · Services of a professional Tour Director on tour
• · Specialised local guide in Dublin.
• · Travel bag and wallet with comprehensive tour documents.

• · London Gateway: Trafalgar passengers purchasing either “Land Only” or “Land and Air” will receive Hotelink transfers during published hours of operation. This is providing that:
• · Passengers are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar on the night of their arrival and the night before their departure.
• · Passengers or their Travel Agents supply Trafalgar with accurate flight information not less than 21 days prior to departure.
• · European Gateways: Trafalgar passengers purchasing “Land Only” will receive coach transfers at the times published in the brochure at NO extra charge. However, if these “Land Only” passengers arrive outside the brochure advertised coach transfer times they must make their own arrangements at their own expense.
• · Passengers purchasing “Land and Air” from Trafalgar will receive coach transfers at times published in the brochure or, if they arrive outside of these set times, then a separate transfer will be booked for them. These transfers will be available only on the days of arrival and departure of the tour.
• · Passengers purchasing pre and post tour accommodation must arrange their own transfers regardless of whether or not they have bought “Air” from Trafalgar.

Trafalgar’s Real Ireland 2006 - 2007 Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Dublin
Trafalgar greets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. This afternoon, a sightseeing tour includes views of Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral and historic Phoenix Park. Then maybe take an excursion to Glendalough and this evening make sure you imbibe the unique atmosphere of a typical Dublin pub and of course a 'pint' of Guinness! (Dinner)

Hotel: The Mespil

Day 2 - Dublin - Waterford
Dublin – Waterford Our first stop is the Irish National Stud Farm located outside of the historic town of Kildare, home to some of the world's finest thoroughbred stallions, mares and foals. Then on to medieval Kilkenny, dominated by its Norman Castle dating back to the 12th century and its ancient Cathedral. The 13th century cathedral of St Canice is the second longest cathedral in Ireland and the site on which the cathedral stands has been a site of Christian worship since the 6th century. Later, we continue our journey to Waterford, home of the famous crystal for our overnight stay. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Waterford Marina

Day 3 - Waterford - Killarney (2 nights)
Today, we enjoy a scenic drive via Dungarven and Youghal, where the movie Moby Dick was filmed. Then on to Cork to see St. Anne's Shandon Church before reaching nearby Blarney Castle, one of Ireland's oldest and most historic castles built in 1210 A.D. After visiting the castle, there’s a chance to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” commonly known as “The Blarney Stone” which is traditionally believed to have the power to bestow eloquence (or the 'gift of the gab') on all those who kiss it! Next via Macroom, over the Derrynasaggart Mountains and into Killarney. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Quality (2 nights)

Day 4 - Ring of Kerry Excursion
Today, we enjoy one of the highlights of our tour, a fascinating drive through magnificent scenery of plunging cliffs and spectacular lakes, between mountains and beaches on our tour of the world famous 'Ring of Kerry'. Our scenic route takes us to Killorglin (of Puck Fair fame) and on to Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen. Then on to the quaint village of Waterville and Sneem, one of Ireland’s most colourful villages, before returning to our hotel via the spectacular Killarney Lakes. (Full Breakfast)

Day 5 - Killarney - Sligo (2 nights)
Today we travel through the picturesque green countryside of Limerick, stopping to admire perhaps the prettiest picture postcard village in Ireland, Adare with its thatched cottages and Tudor style houses. Then via Galway to the pilgrimage town of Knock where on the 21st of August, 1879, Our Lady, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. This vision was witnessed by fifteen people, young and old and since then miraculous cures have made the town internationally famous. Later, we arrive in windswept Sligo Bay with its tall cliffs, wave dashed rocks and golden sandy beaches in the early evening for our relaxing two night stay. Dinner tonight is at our hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Sligo Park (2 nights)

Day 6 - Countryside and Donegal Excursion
Our day begins with a visit to Drumcliff where William Butler Yeats, one of Ireland's most celebrated poets, is buried. Next we cross the border into County Fermanagh to visit the famous Belleek Pottery factory, which was established in 1857 (when open). Then moving on to Donegal, we visit the famous Tweed Centre before driving via the fishing ports of Killybegs and Ardara on our return to Sligo. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 7 - Sligo - Dublin
Today we continue through County Leitrim and follow the valley of the mighty River Shannon and the Royal Canal into Dublin’s ‘fair city’. Tonight, why not celebrate your last night in the Emerald Isles with a delicious meal of fine cuisine in one of the city’s many good restaurants? (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: The Mespil

Day 8 - Depart Dublin
At the end of our memorable Irish tour, we bid a true Gaelic farewell or “Slán agaibh” to Ireland as our Tour Director arranges a transfer to Dublin airport for your return flight. (Full Breakfast)