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Enjoy all of Ireland's best in this nine-day escorted tour. From Dublin to Killarney to Galway you will discover the beauty of the Emerald Isle. Some places of interest you will see on this tour include the Ring of Kerry, the Guinness Storehouse, Clonmacnoise and a night’s stay in an authentic Irish castle!
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Escorted sightseeing by luxury motorcoach
Professional Irish Tour Director throughout
Group Round-trip Airport Transfers included
Accommodation at first class hotels for 6 nights and one night in a 15th century Irish Castle
Full Irish Breakfast (B) daily except morning of arrival
Four dinners (D) including one with entertainment - a Medieval Banquet and a farewell dinner at Cabra Castle
All entrance fees to
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Guinness Storehouse
- Rock of Cashel
- Bunratty Folk Park
- Clonmacnoise
Sightseeing including Dublin, Tipperary, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher and Galway
Tips for baggage handling, taxes and hotel gratuities except gratuity to your Tour Director
Travel Documents including document holder, luggage tags and day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1: Depart USA Your trip begins with an overnight transatlantic flight to Dublin. Relax and
enjoy the in-flight meal service and onboard entertainment (airfare not included
in tour price).
Day 2: Dublin Upon arrival at Dublin airport, collect your luggage and proceed to the
arrivals hall. A representative will be there to meet you and arrange a transfer
to your first hotel. If your flight arrives after 12.00 noon, you will need to
transfer to the hotel at your own expense. In the afternoon, commencing at 2.30
pm, visit the Guinness Storehouse, the birthplace of this famous pint, in the
heart of Dublin.
Overnight: Jury's Custom House Hotel or similar
Day 3: Dublin City Tour After breakfast, we will take a tour of Dublin's Fair City. We will pass
Trinity College, home of the Book of Kells and visit St. Patrick's Cathedral.
We'll pass O'Connell Street, Europe's largest street and pass Christchurch
Cathedral, and the Bank of Ireland, which is formerly the Irish House of
Parliament. If you keep a close eye on the road, you may even spot Molly Malone
wheeling her wheelbarrow! This afternoon is free for shopping or sightseeing,
and perhaps a visit to Trinity College and the Book of Kells. Tonight opt for an
Irish Night with traditional Irish food and entertainment! (B)
Overnight: Jury's Custom House Hotel or similar
Day 4: Dublin/Cashel/Blarney/Killarney This morning, we leave the city behind and travel through the gentle hills
of Ireland. We travel south through Kildare and Portlaoise to Cashel where we
will stop to visit the Mighty Rock of Cashel. Set on a rocky limestone
outcropping, the Rock of Cashel was once seat of the High Kings of Munster and
commands stunning views of the surrounding area. Continue on our journey we will
visit the village of Blarney where you'll have the opportunity to enjoy shopping
at the Blarney Woolen Mills for all your Irish treasures. Perhaps you will
choose to visit Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone and get the gift of the
gab! We arrive in Killarney in the late afternoon in time for dinner and
overnight. (B, D)
Overnight: Killarney Towers Hotel or similar
Day 5: Killarney (Ring of Kerry excursion) An exciting day of travel as we experience one of the most scenic drives in
all of Europe around the famous “Ring of Kerry”. Head along the coastline of the
Iveragh Peninsula through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville and
Sneem. Complete the tour via the “Ladies View” back to Killarney. This is
Ireland as you have always imagined it! Later, enjoy an optional Jaunting Cart
Ride offered by your Tour Director. Dinner is at your hotel this evening. (B,
D)
Overnight: Killarney Towers Hotel or similar
Day 6: Killarney/Cliffs of Moher/Bunratty
We depart Killarney and travel northwards through Adare, known as Ireland's
prettiest village. We continue onto the Cliffs of Moher to find absolutely
spectacular views of the Atlantic and Galway Bay await you! Rising 700 feet up
from the Atlantic Ocean, the Cliffs stretch for 5 miles along the coastline. We
then visit the Bunratty Folk Park which depicts life in Ireland in time's past.
We continue on to our hotel where you are free for the evening. (B)
Overnight: Radisson SAS Hotel or similar
Day 7: Galway, the City of Tribes
This morning we visit Galway, named “The City of Tribes” after the fourteen
families who originally settled in the area. Enjoy a short tour of the city
visiting the Cathedral and Claddagh area. Tonight enjoy a Medieval Banquet in
the company of the Lords & Ladies of the castle. (B, D)
Overnight: Radisson SAS Hotel or similar
Day 8: Clonmacnoise/Cabra Castle Today we travel north along on the banks of the Shannon River and stop at
the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. See one of the best preserved monasteries
founded by St Ciaran in the 6th century and famed for its high Crosses. We
continue though Athlone and on to the beautiful 15th century Cabra Castle,
situated in Kingscourt Co. Cavan. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at the
castle. (B, D)
Overnight: Cabra Castle or similar
Day 9: Dublin/USA After breakfast, we depart for Dublin Airport, where you will havetime for
duty free shopping before your flight.(B)
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DublinHome to Trinity Castle and St Patrick's Cathedral. BlarneyHome to the famous castle and stone. KillarneyKillarney is the perfect spot to stay for the Ring of Kerry tour. Cliffs of MoherAbsolutely spectacular views of the Atlantic and Galway Bay are found here. BunrattyHome to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. GalwayNamed The City of Tribes after the fourteen families who originally settled in the area. KingscourtHome to the 15th century Cabra Castle where you will stay. DublinHome to Trinity Castle and St Patrick's Cathedral. Travel Options
Check out our optional sightseeing. Save time and money by pre-booking your sightseeing tours before you travel.
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