Trafalgar > Irish Wonder 2009

Irish Wonder 2009
9 Days starting from $1,375

Countries Visited:
Ireland

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Length: 9 Days
Type: Costsaver Europe & Britain 2009
Category: Regional
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: IRWO-2009
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Dublin, Knock, Galway, Sligo, Cliffs of Moher, Ennis, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney

An introduction to Ireland''s noble cities, majestic castles and cathedrals, and renowned scenery. See Trinity College, kiss the Blarney stone, and gaze at the dramatic Cliffs of Moher and spectacular Ring of Kerry.
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS
Sightseeing Highlights
  • Dublin: Views of St. Patrick''s Cathedral, Trinity College and historic Phoenix Park.
  • Boyle: View the Cistercian Abbey. 
  • Knock: Visit this place of pilgrimage.
  • County Donegal: Visit this picturesque area.
  • Northern Ireland: Visit the Beleek Pottery Centre and Lough Erne.
  • Kylemore: Stop at the abbey and convent.
  • Cliffs of Moher: See the stunning seascape from the magnificent cliffs.
  • Killarney: Visit this city with its lakes. 
  • Co. Kerry: Scenic Ring of Kerry drive.
  • Blarney: Visit famous Blarney Castle.
Dining Highlights
  • 7 full Irish breakfasts
  • 4 three-course dinners
Travel Highlights
  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
  • Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director.
  • Specialised local guide in Dublin.
  • Dublin Airport transfers are provided on Days 2 and 9.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
  • For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
  • Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
  • In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
  • All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
  • Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must
  • Click here to see scheduled transfer times.
  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight from USA.


  • Day 2 - Arrive Dublin - Sightseeing Welcome to Dublin! After check-in, time to relax. Later we enjoy a tour which includes views of Dublin Castle, Trinity College, St. Patrick''s Cathedral and Phoenix Park.

    Hotel: Ardmore


  • Day 3 - Dublin – Sligo (2 nights) First to Boyle to see the Cistercian Abbey ruins, then on to the pilgrimage town of Knock in County Mayo, where villagers saw apparitions of the Virgin Mary, before we continue to Sligo. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Sligo Southern Hotel


  • Day 4 - Northern Ireland and Donegal Excursion We travel along the beautiful Donegal coast via Yeat’s country to Bundoran and cross into Northern Ireland to visit the Belleek Pottery Centre. Then we follow the shores of Lough Erne to the town of Enniskillen. (Full breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 5 - Sligo – Ennis (2 nights) First to Connemara to stop at Kylemore Abbey, then to Galway city where we hear about Christopher Colombus’ visit on his way to discover America. Finally we travel on to the Cliffs of Moher before reaching Limerick. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Jurys Inn


  • Day 6 - Ennis - Excursion to Limerick Today we enjoy an included orientation tour of the city, which was the setting of the film Angela’s Ashes. The tour highlights St. Mary’s Cathedral and King John’s Castle. Later we have time at leisure and the chance to visit the Bunratty Folk Park. (Full breakfast)


  • Day 7 - Ennis - Killarney - Waterville This morning continue south, visiting Killarney and its lakes before taking a scenic drive across Macgillycuddy Reeks and the Ring of Kerry, completing half of this spectacular trip en route to the hotel. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Waterville Lake


  • Day 8 - Waterville - Dublin We complete the other half of the Ring of Kerry drive before continuing to Blarney Castle with the chance to acquire the ‘gift of the gab’ by kissing the Blarney stone. Then back to the capital city, Dublin, for the final night of our tour. (Full breakfast)

    Hotel: Ardmore


  • Day 9 - Dublin - USA This morning after breakfast our tour comes to an end. There are transfers to the airport, conditions apply, for our flights home. (Full breakfast)



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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • Dublin
  • Boyle
  • Knock
  • Sligo
  • Ennis
  • Galway
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Limerick
  • Killarney
  • Waterville
  • Blarney
This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Cruise Solo at NO Additional Charge

Trafalgar / Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has waived single supplements on a variety of 2009 Europe river cruises, which means solo travelers can cruise at no additional charge.

This offer is valid on the following cruises:

Burgundy & Provence

Tulips & Windmills

Enchanting Danube

Eastern Europe Explorer

Danube Discovery

Rhine Discovery

Grand European Discovery

Paris and Normandy

Grand France

Portugal, Spain, & the Douro River Valley (Cruise Only)

Paris & European River Romance

Paris & Grand European Waterways

Paris & the Heart of Europe

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