Best of Ireland 2023
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
756
Start City:
Dublin
End City:
Dublin
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
13 days
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | Monday, Jun 12, 2023 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Wednesday, Oct 04, 2023 | Monday, Oct 16, 2023 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 | Monday, Oct 23, 2023 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
Depart the USADepart the USA on your overnight flight to Dublin, Ireland.
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Day 2
Dublin, Ireland
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Day 3
DublinA guided panoramic orientation tour of this capital city awaits. See the River Liffey, St. Stephen's Green and travel along O'Connell Street with its monument to Daniel O'Connell and other notable figures from Ireland's turbulent past. Pass the General Post Office, site of rebel headquarters in the 1916 Easter Rising. Stop at Trinity College and see the Book of Kells, the famous hand-illuminated gospel manuscript. Visit St Patrick's Cathedral, one of the few remaining buildings from medieval times, and see its impressive altar and stained-glass windows. After free time for lunch, enjoy a special treat with an included tour of the Guinness Storehouse. The bird's-eye views of Dublin from the 7th-floor Gravity Bar, as you sample a pint, is a perfect end to the day of touring! Meal: B
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Day 4
DublinVenture out with your local guide along the Irish Food Trail to get to the heart of what it means to be Irish! This walking tour is steeped in history, which you will hear as you learn about Dublin's heritage while meeting and dining with locals. At each stop along the walking trail, sample some hearty, Irish cuisine and soak up the local folklore. The afternoon is at leisure to pursue independent interests. This evening, join in the merriment as you dine in an 18th-century pub and enjoy a traditional show featuring Irish dance, music and song. Meals: B, D
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Day 5
Dublin – KillarneyIt's time to depart Dublin via coach for the quaint town of Killarney. Travel through the scenic countryside and stop in the village of Blarney with an included visit to Blarney Castle. Climb to the top and kiss the Blarney Stone. See if the "gift of gab" is bestowed upon you! Continue to Killarney, "the Jewel of Ireland", with a background of sparkling lakes, deep forests and jagged misty mountains. A brief panoramic orientation tour introduces you to this lively little town. Dinner is included at the hotel. Meals: B, D
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Day 6
Killarney / Ring of KerryFall in love with the charm of Killarney during a morning Jaunting Cart ride through Killarney National Park. Your Jarvey (driver) will keep you entertained with tales about the history, folklore and beauty of the area. This afternoon is spent on an excursion along a portion of the Ring of Kerry - the most famous and panoramic route in Ireland. With its diverse scenery of mountains, lakes and awe-inspiring views you'll see why words just can't describe its beauty. After a full day of scenery and adventure, the evening is at leisure. Meal: B
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Day 7
Killarney – Galway
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Day 8
ConnemaraBegin the day with a cruise of Killary Fjord where scenic views abound. Hills rise steeply from the silvery sea, shifting light and shadows create colorful effects on the peaks and valleys, and deep green fields contrast with heather bogs. Return to dry land for a visit to Kylemore Abbey, the only home of the Benedictine nuns in Ireland. Discover the rich history of the Abbey, set amongst postcard-perfect scenery in the majestic Connemara. Meal: B
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Day 9
Galway – Derry, Northern IrelandDeparting Galway, the journey into Northern Ireland begins with the scenic landscapes of County Sligo and touring along the way. In Drumcliffe, see the final resting place of the famous Irish poet William Butler Yeats. This peaceful churchyard, set at the foot of Benbulben Mountain, has the remains of a round tower and 11th-century high cross. Continue to Donegal for a visit of the 15th-century castle with period furnishings and detailing the history of the O'Donnell clan. Crossing into Northern Ireland, arrive in the city of Derry for dinner and overnight. Meals: B, D
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Day 10
DerryDiscovery of Northern Ireland begins with a guided walking tour of Derry before visiting the Inishowen Peninsula, the northernmost point on the island of Ireland. With its remote, rugged landscape of castle ruins, towers and ancient churches, along with Celtic crosses and pagan monuments, the sights along the peninsula weave a colorful tapestry of an earlier age in this timeless place. Return to Derry for an evening at leisure and overnight. Meal: B
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Day 11
Derry – BelfastToday's highlight is the journey to Belfast along the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland's most famous site. Considered the Eighth Wonder of the World, and the only World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland, this astonishing complex of basalt columns is home to many fairies and folklore tales! Hear the myths of the giant Finn McCool and the legends surrounding this mystical place. The journey ends with arrival into Belfast where you are free to explore on your own. Meal: B
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Day 12
Belfast – Dublin, IrelandA guided panoramic visit of the city showcases the Grand Opera House, Victorian and Edwardian buildings, an authentic working-class community and the Falls Road area. See the murals on almost every gabled wall which tell stories of the city's violent past and its belief for the future. Visit Titanic Belfast where the story of the ill-fated ship is told from her conception, to the construction and launch to her catastrophic demise. Interpretive and interactive galleries bring the history of the Titanic to life. Depart Belfast and return to Dublin, enjoying the final evening and farewell dinner at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel. Meals: B, D
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Day 13
Dublin / USAFilled with wonderful memories of the history, scenery and people of the Emerald Isle and Northern Ireland, transfer to Dublin Airport for your flight home. Meal: B
Meals: Breakfast
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For over 40 years, Mayflower Cruises & Tours has been committed to the safety, health, and well-being of our travelers. While things have changed in our world, our commitment to our travelers remains as solid as ever.
To ensure your health, safety and peace-of-mind while traveling with us, we have established a “Travel with Confidence” program, with enhanced safety measures and procedures throughout our tours, from start to finish.
The following three areas address our commitment to exceed industry and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) standards, providing a safe and clean environment for all.
Enhanced Screening
We are implementing new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to ensure travelers a safe start to their tour. Travelers will be asked to sign off on a few basic Covid-19 related health questions before joining the tour. We will conduct touchless temperature checks for both travelers and staff at the start of the tour, as well as monitoring throughout the tour.
Responsible Social Distancing
We will endeavor to practice safe distancing for our guests throughout the journey, on coaches and during excursions. Travelers are encouraged to bring their own washable face masks; however additional face masks and hand sanitizer will be made available. Masks will be used by travelers and staff alike at any time where social proximity could be an issue. We will also reduce group sizes to abide by social distancing guidelines. And wireless listening technology for many of our tours will help enable safe distances between travelers on excursions.
Commitment to Clean
As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning and sanitizing procedures from our hotel partners and motor coach companies. Additionally, we are reassured with the knowledge that our airline partners are taking very stringent measures for passenger safety.
Tour Directors will be trained in new and enhanced hygiene procedures and they will be in constant contact with Mayflower’s Operations support team for added reassurance. The disinfecting and hand sanitizing procedures that we and our travel partners are implementing meet or exceed those recommended by the CDC.
In order to maintain cleanliness during the tour, we are minimizing the amount of contact points for our travelers by revising the ways meals, coach seating, hotel check-in and other activities are carried out. We will also have hand sanitizer available throughout the tour.
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First time with Mayflower Tours, it was great. We will travel with them again. The tour guide added optional attractions not listed on the tour itenerary which was a plus to us. Affordable Tours agent, Brendan, was great to deal with too. All and all a good experience.
This trip was amazing. It was exciting, interesting, and I appreciated the free time and flexibility to explore on my own. Elisabetta was an excellent tour specialist. I would travel with her again.
Great trip--lots to see and do.
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