Amazing Ireland

Take your time to soak up all that this leisurely Ireland trip has to offer. From iconic sights like the Titanic Belfast, Kilkenny Castle and the Giant’s Causeway to heartfelt moments and a tasty meal with a celebrity chef at her home in Ballyknocken, this is Ireland at its finest.

Belleek NORTHERN IRELAND 2

BELFAST

Kylemore Abbey

Connemara Knock

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GALWAY GALWAY

Cli s of Moher IRELAND

Kilkenny

Ring of Kerry 2

KILLARNEY KILLARNEY

WATERFORD WATERFORD 2

Blarney Cork 1 2

DUBLIN DUBLIN

New Ross

YOUR MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHTS

EXPLORE Belfast, Derry~Londonderry and Dublin with Local Specialists. DISCOVER Donegal, Galway, Cork and Waterford. VISIT Titanic Belfast, the Giant’s Causeway, Belleek Pottery Visitor Center, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, the John F. Kennedy Arboretum and the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross, Kilkenny, to particpate in a game of hurling and the House of Waterford Crystal. VIEW the Antrim Coast and the Marian Shrine in Knock. SEE City Hall in Belfast, Galway Cathedral and Trinity College and the Georgian Squares in Dublin. SCENIC CRUISE across the Shannon Estuary. SCENIC DRIVE of the Ring of Kerry.

Your Itinerary

DAY 1 | FÁILTE TO THE ‘EMERALD ISLE’

Dublin is our first stop on this epic journey, which begins as you join your Travel Director and travel companions for a Welcome Reception to kick-start your travels. (WR) Hotel: Maldron Kevin Street

DAY 2 | ONWARDS TO BEAUTIFUL BELFAST

Belfast beckons today and we journey to Northern Ireland for some time at leisure. Join a Local Specialist to view the historic murals and see the City Hall. Dive Into Culture at Titanic Belfast, gaining insights into the famous ship and the tragedy that befell it. This evening, we dine in our hotel. (B,D) Hotel: Maldron City

DAY 3 | A DAY AT THE GIANT’S CAUSEWAY

Visit the Giant’s Causeway for a memorable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience that will help conserve this iconic landmark, the result of ancient volcanic activity.

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DAY 4 | JOURNEY TO DERRY~LONDONDERRY & COUNTY DONEGAL

Traversing Northern Ireland, we arrive at the walled city of Derry~Londonderry, where we join a Local Specialist who will reveal the former struggles of the region, during a visit to the People’s Gallery in Bogside. (B,D) Hotel: Kee’s

DAY 5 | ADMIRE BELLEEK’S FAMOUS POTTERY

Explore the town of Donegal located at the mouth of the River Eske and Donegal Bay. Consider visiting the ancient Donegal Castle, once the stronghold of the O’Donnell clan. This afternoon, we visit Belleek where we’ll Dive Into Culture and learn about the locally made Irish pottery for which the region is famous. (B)

DAY 6 | PILGRAMAGE TO KNOCK & ON TO GALWAY

Continuing to the pilgrimage town of Knock, we visit the beautiful Marian Shrine where the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and John the Evangelist are said to have made an appearance to the townsfolk in 1879. We complete the day’s journey as we arrive in vibrant Galway. (B) Hotel: Maldron Oranmore

DAY 7 | ADMIRE STUNNING CONNEMARA

The rugged realm of Connemara’s mountains, lakes, rivers and villages were immortalized in John Wayne’s The Quiet Man and provide a soul-stirring backdrop for your scenic drive to Kylemore Abbey. Originally built as a family home and now inhabited by Benedictine nuns, the country’s most romantic castle sits majestically on the banks of Loch Kylemore and boasts exquisite Victorian walled gardens. This afternoon spend free time in Galway, before enjoying dinner at your hotel. (B,D)

Ring of Kerry

In my view, every corner of Ireland is amazing, hence the name of this trip. But perhaps there isn’t a place that earns that title more than the mystical Ring of Kerry. As you explore, you’ll wish you could stay forever, watching the staggering natural scenery unfold at epic viewpoints like Moll’s Gap and Ladies View.

VACATION PLANNER

14 DAYS | 18 MEALS

START: Dublin END: Dublin

2023 DEPARTURES Apr 16,23, 30 May 07,14,21,28 Jun 04,11,18,25 Jul 02,09,16,23,30 Aug 06,13,20,27 Sep 03,10,17,24 Oct 01 CODE: IRMZ

WANT TO TRAVEL IN 2024?

If you’re looking even further ahead, this trip departs every Sunday from April to September 2024. Visit our website for dates and prices.

Derryclare Lough, Connemara

DAY 8 | EXPLORE THE CLIFFS OF MOHER & KILLARNEY

Our encounter with the rugged beauty of Ireland continues with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, plunging into the wild Atlantic. Later we cross the serene Shannon Estuary by ferry to Killarney. The evening is yours to spend as you wish, but perhaps we can tempt you with a bit of craic at a traditional Irish Ceilidh? (B) Hotel: International

DAY 9 | A DAY ON THE RING OF KERRY

Circle the mystical Ring of Kerry. View the island’s stunning scenery as you journey through Moll’s Gap and take a moment to capture the marvellous natural scenery at Ladies View. You’ll have an evening at leisure to explore on your own. (B)

DAY 10 | SEE THE SIGHTS IN BLARNEY, CORK & WATERFORD

Your ‘gift of the gab’ secured after kissing the Blarney Stone, we venture to Cork. Our final stop today is in medieval Waterford where we’ll spend the next two nights. (B) Hotel: Marina

DAY 11 | UNCOVER THE TREASURES OF KILKENNY

A leisurely start today could see you stroll along Meagher’s Quay, before you visit the House of Waterford to Dive Into Culture and witness the art of creating exquisite crystal. Travel to medieval Kilkenny, home to the world’s fastest field game. The ancient Celtic sport of hurling is over 3,000 years old and Ireland’s national sport. Meet an experienced player who will share his passion, as you test your skills during a lesson. We spend the rest of the day at leisure in Waterford. (B)

DAY 12 | VENTURE TO WEXFORD & RETURN TO DUBLIN

Traverse beautiful County Wexford to the John F. Kennedy Arboretum. We take a step back in time to the 1800s as we visit the three-masted Dunbrody Famine Ship, where we’ll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the tragic potato famine. Later, we join the Fulvio family and Connect With Locals over dinner at a Be My Guest experience, savoring Irish fare with an Italian twist served at their Ballyknocken Farmhouse near Dublin. (B,BMG) Hotel: Maldron Kevin Street

DAY 13 | DISCOVER DIVERSE DUBLIN

We wander through Dublin this morning, joining a Local Specialist for a superb sightseeing tour that will see us view Trinity College and the magnificent Georgian Squares. This evening, let the rousing sounds of a traditional Irish cabaret tempt you for an Optional Experience that will have you dancing your way through the Dublin streets (B)

DAY 14 | FAREWELL IRELAND

Our memorable journey through Ireland is at its end. All that’s left to say is slán abhaile to newfound friends as you prepare to depart home. Find out more about your free airport transfer at brendanvacations.com/transfers. (B)