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| Map IRISH TOUR Vacation Highlights INCLUDED FEATURES Dublin: Welcome dinner; orientation drive, visit Trinity College Ballyknocken House: Cooking demonstration and morning coffee and scones Kilkenny: Visit the castle Waterford: Guided walking tour Blarney: Visit the famous village Glengarriff: Private boat to Garinish Island Ring of Kerry: Take pictures of the Lakes of Killarney Dingle Peninsula: Visit the Blasket Islands Centre and the town of Dingle Adare: Admire the thatched cottages Cliffs of Moher: Savor the spectacular views Rathbaun Farm: See the farmer at work and enjoy morning coffee in the farmhouse Galway: Orientation Connemara: Visit a marble workshop Kylemore: Visit the Benedictine abbey Westport: Visit this heritage town Knock: Visit the religious site Drumcliff: Visit W.B. Yeats’ grave Belleek: Guided tour of the pottery Donegal Derry: Guided walking tour County Antrim: Take pictures of Dunluce Castle, visit the Giant’s Causeway Belfast: Orientation tour Boyne Valley: Guided tour of the Bronze Age passage-grave at Knowth Accommodations MEALS - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Full Irish breakfast (B); 7 three-course dinners (D) with choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Dublin. SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class Dublin Hilton Kilmainham (SF), Kilkenny Ormonde (SF), Cork Clarion (SF), Killarney Holiday Inn (F) or Scotts (F), Limerick Clarion (SF) or Strand (SF), Clifden Station House (F), Bundoran Great Northern (F), Belfast Hilton (SF) at Templepatrick, Dublin Clarion (SF) or Hilton City (SF) |
SCENIC IRELAND (GI) 14 days incl. travel, or
13 days from Dublin to Dublin Starting at: $2,049.00 (not including airfare)
IRISH TOUR LEISURELY IRELAND (LE) 9 days incl. air, or 8 days from Limerick to Dublin Vacation Overview Leave no stone unturned—or unkissed—on this journey through Ireland. Start your vacation in the “Fair City” of Dublin with an orientation drive that includes O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and a visit to Trinity  College with its Book of Kells. South
through the Wicklow Mountains, pausing at Ballyknocken House for an
entertaining baking demonstration. Next up: Kilkenny and its castle, Waterford,
Blarney, Cork, Garinish Island, Killarney, Dingle Peninsula, Limerick, and the
breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. Visit the fishing village of Clifden and Kylemore
Abbey, experience the rugged Atlantic Coast of Donegal, and learn about life in
Northern Ireland from your Local Guide in Derry. In County Antrim, admire
Dunluce Castle and visit awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, then south via
Belfast to Dublin for the end of your vacation Day 1 Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Day 2Arrive in Dublin Dublin, the capital of Ireland , Ireland Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax in the Irish capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companion for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) Day 3Dublin  An orientation drive in the “Fair
City” includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian
squares, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Then, a highlight visit to Oscar
Wilde’s TRINITY COLLEGE Enjoy the beautiful campus of the renowned Trinity
College , famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the magnificent Old
Library. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, maybe take in an optional dinner outing
to the Guinness Storehouse. (B)  Day 4Dublin–Kilkenny Vistas of the
Wicklow Mountains unfold as you head for a special visit to BALLYKNOCKEN HOUSE,
a typical Irish family-run farm guesthouse. Your host will present an
entertaining BAKING DEMONSTRATION. Afterwards, enjoy coffee and scones fresh
from the oven. Then, visit KILKENNY CASTLE, which was occupied by the Dukes of
Ormonde for over 500 years. Take your Tour Director’s dining
recommendations for this evening. (B) Day 5Kilkenny–Waterford–Blarney–Cork  The first of the day’s highlights is an
entertaining walk through Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, in the company
of a Local Guide. Then, journey to Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing
Stone. Overnight in Cork, Ireland’s second-largest city. An optional
suggestion before dinner would be a visit to Cobh’s Queenstown Story,
which tells of the transatlantic liner route between Liverpool Enjoy the
historic architecture of downtown Liverpool and North America and last port of
call for the Titanic. (B,D) Day 6Cork–Garinish Island–Killarney
Take in the beautiful scenery of the Killarney National Park This morning,
board a private boat for the short crossing to GARINISH ISLAND, whose warm
waters attract colonies of seals. Follow the winding paths between the
strong-scented flowering trees and shrubs of this lush tropical island garden.
Then, head over the mountains into County Kerry. At Kenmare, join part of the
RING OF KERRY Enjoy the beautiful views along the Ring of Kerry in Ireland and
stop for spectacular photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View before
arriving in the popular resort of Killarney. Tonight, an entertaining optional
evening in Tralee with dinner and tickets for Siamsa Tire National Folk
Theatre. (B) Day 7Killarney. Dingle Excursion Panoramic views on Dingle Peninsula on the way to the BLASKET ISLANDS CENTRE. Learn about the way of life and unique literary achievements on the string of remote offshore islands evacuated by the last inhabitants in 1953. Visit Dingle, then return to Killarney. (B,D) Day 8Killarney–Adare–Limerick A morning at leisure in Killarney with time for an optional excursion by horse-drawn jaunting car. In the afternoon, drive via quaint Adare, renowned for its pretty thatched cottages, to Limerick. A suggestion for a very special night out: attend an optional banquet at Bunratty Castle. (B)  Day 9Limerick–Cliffs of Moher
Visit the Cliffs of Moher and see some of Ireland’s most spectacular views
–Galway–Clifden Motor to the CLIFFS OF MOHER, rising 668 feet above
the Atlantic Ocean, and savor the breathtaking panorama of the Clare coast.
Next, a special treat: at RATHBAUN FARM, watch the farmer shear a sheep and
maneuver a flock with the help of a sheep dog, then, enjoy your morning coffee
and home-baked scones. In Galway, hear about the infamous Lynch Stone,
commemorating the day Mayor James Lynch Fitzstephen hanged his son for murder.
Call at the Joyce family’s MARBLE WORKSHOP before spending the night at
Clifden, a small fishing town in the far west. (B,D) Day 10Clifden–Knock–Drumcliff–Bundoran A fascinating start to the day—visit KYLEMORE ABBEY, the massive castle acquired by Benedictine nuns, for a visit to the restored house, church, and gardens. Pause at Westport before continuing on to Knock, a village that attracts pilgrims from all over the world. On the way to the resort of Bundoran, stop at Drumcliff on Sligo Bay to visit the grave of native son and poet W.B. Yeats. (B,D)  Day 11Bundoran. Donegal Excursion A day
dedicated to wild and beautiful Donegal. Follow the scenic Atlantic coast
around Donegal Bay with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches. Visit the
ancient town of the same name, founded by the Danish Vikings and home of the
O’Donnell Clan. Later, call on the BELLEEK POTTERY, renowned for its
exquisite cream-colored Parian china. (B,D) Day 12Bundoran–Derry, Northern Ireland–Giant’s Causeway–Belfast A rich string of Northern Ireland attractions awaits you today. In Derry, walk the city walls in the company of a Local Guide. After lunch, pass Dunluce Castle before visiting the awe-inspiring GIANT’S CAUSEWAY. Stay near Belfast tonight, Northern Ireland’s seat of government. (B,D)  Day 13Belfast–Knowth,
Ireland–Dublin On this morning’s orientation tour, learn more
about this fascinating city where the Titanic was built, then drive in the lee
of the Mountains of Mourne back into the Republic. At Bru na Boinne (Palace of
the Boyne), one of the world’s most important archaeological landscapes,
visit KNOWTH, where your guide explains the fascinating passage-grave dating
from the Bronze Age. Back in Dublin tonight, your Tour Director will have
recommendations for a fitting farewell to Ireland. (B) Day 14 Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS WITH US Learn more about booking an air-inclusive vacation - the reasons why include, you'll receive free airport transfer on published dates and your air will be coordinated with your vacation. AIRPORT TRANSFER TIMES Details about airport transfer times, prices and what's included with your vacation |
Popular Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure
historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged. Single room
supplement: $474 Triple room reduction per person: $55 Extra nights per person
in Dublin: in single room $195, in twin room $122, in triple room $115
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