b'YOUR ITINERARY 9 DAY HOLIDAYFROM ENGLAND, WALES & IRELANDDay 1Lively Dublin most iconic natural attraction and a2,395 PPOur holiday begins this afternoon inUNESCO Global Geopark. Our hotel Holyhead. Here, we board the ferry totonight is in Galway where we arrive Dublin and spend the night at a hotelfor dinner. 2024 Departures in: just outside the vibrant city. On arrival,MAY, JUN, SEPenjoy a welcome drink before dinner.Day 6Stunning Kylemore Abbey and the Connemara Railway 1 2 3 4Day 2Cosmopolitan Cork We start our day with a visit toEveryday Traveller ratedThis morning, our coach takes usKylemore Abbey, a spectacular into Dublin for the train to Cork. Wewaterside Benedictine nunnery.YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:then head to the Jameson MidletonOriginally built in 1867, the abbey is Distillery to enjoy an authentic tastesurrounded by dramatic mountainsAll rail and coach travel of Ireland with a tour and whiskeyand lakes. After exploring the abbey,throughout your tourtasting. After lunch, we explore Corkwe board the Connemara Railway to on a guided tour which includes a visitthe coastal town of Clifden and back. 8 nights 4-star accommodation in to Cork City Gaol. Part of the citysDuring the nostalgic journey, weDublin, Cork, Killarney, and Galwayheritage, this magnificent buildingindulge in tea and scones on theEscorted throughout your tour looks like a castle and once houseddining train as we pass by wonderfulby one of our experienced Tour 19th-century prisoners. Once wevecountryside and along the ruggedManagersdiscovered Cork,we check into ourAtlantic coastline. The rest of your day hotel ahead of dinner this evening.is at leisure in Galway. You could strollBreakfast each day and Dinner on the promenade of Salthill or join the6 daysTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:coach into the centre and experienceA superb choice of excursions Enjoy a tasting at the prestigiousthe bustling Latin Quarter. Later, thereincluding a heritage rail journeyJameson Midleton Distillery. are plenty of traditional pubs and restaurants where you could dine. Day 3Legendary Blarney CastleOur coach takes us to Blarney CastleDay 7Discovering dynamic Dublintoday for a guided tour. One ofThis morning we journey by rail toJAUNTING CARSIrelands most well-known treasures,vibrant Dublin. On a coach tour of the impressive castle was built inthe city, our expert guide shares 1446 and theres time after the tourfascinating insights while we see to explore its grounds and gardensiconic landmarks like the Guinness at leisure. Our next stop is MollyStorehouse, Trinity College, and Dublin Gallivans, a 200-year-old cottage andCastle. After checking into our hotel, traditional farm. Were shown aroundexplore more of Dublin at leisure.before sitting down to afternoon tea FROM/TO and scones followed by a moonshineTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:HOLYHEADtasting. Reaching our hotel in Killarney,Enjoy an unforgettable evening ofConnemara Galwaywe check in ahead of dinner. traditional Irish entertainment 2 1+2DublinDay 4The dramatic Ring of Kerry Day 8The buzzing streets of After breakfast, we enjoy a ride on aDublin and a Guinness Factory tourtraditional Jaunting Car before a tourOur day begins with a visit to the EPIC2Just a few of your holiday highlights of Ross Castle. This historic fortressmuseum, to learn the amazing storiesKillarney 1 Corksits on the shores of Lough Leaneof the Irish diaspora and the impactBlarney Midletonin Killarney National Park. We thenon the world. A guided walking tour have a chance to soak up dramaticof Dublin is next, and we see historicIRELANDbeauty on a scenic drive around thearchitecture and famous areas of the Ring of Kerry. Were joined by ancity like the bustling Temple Bar. expert guide who narrates the area ofThis afternoon, we visit the GuinnessTour Code: IRS |per person based on 2 tumultuous sea, windswept cliffs andFactory & Museum where we learnsharing. Deposit from 250 per person. mountains. Dinner this evening is at ahow to pour the perfect pint. ForSupplement for solo travellers from 800. traditional farm, for an Irish Night withdinner, we head to one of the best entertainment. traditional pubs in Dublin for an evening of Irish song and dance withTo book and for Day 5 - Magnificent Cliffs of Moher quality local food - the perfect way toinformation go toWe spend this morning visitingend our adventure in Ireland.the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritimegreatrail.com/IRS Museum before boarding the ferry toDay 9Homeward bound or call 01904 527168Clare, on the far west coast of Ireland.After breakfast this morning, our In the village of Doolin, we join aholiday comes to an end. Returning to& speak to ourboat into the Atlantic Ocean to viewHolyhead by ferry, we say goodbye to the mighty Cliffs of Moher, Irelandsnew friends and fellow travellers.expert team.47'