Enjoy a 10-day Guided Vacation of Beautiful Ireland
July 31 - August 9, 2018
The Best of Ireland
Escape the summer heat with a guided land tour through the beautiful and cool Emerald Isle. Limited capacity so book early. 10-Day Itinerary DAY 1 Arrive Dublin – Afternoon Sightseeing Spend the morning relaxing and enjoying the sights of Dublin. Later meet your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city with a Local Specialist. This evening visit Glasnevin Trust for an informative and poignant tour with a Local Specialist where you will hear stories about some of the brave characters from recent Irish history. Enjoy a Welcome Reception of drinks and canapés and get to know your fellow travelers. Welcome Reception Hotel Name: Ballsbridge City: Dublin DAY 2 Dublin – Co. Wicklow – New Ross – Waterford Head through scenic Co. Wicklow known as The Garden of Ireland and on to New Ross - the ancestral hometown of John F. Kennedy. Visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship to gain a Cultural Insight into the plight of Irish Emigrants. Later arrive in Waterford and see how the famous crystal is crafted during your guided tour of the visitor center to gain a Cultural Insight. Full Breakfast, Dinner Hotel Name: Dooleys City: New Ross DAY 3 Waterford – Youghal – Blarney – Killarney (2 Nights) Travel via the historic seaport town of Youghal, once home to Sir Walter Raleigh. At Blarney, gain the 'gift of the gab' as you have a chance to kiss the famous stone. Arrive later in Killarney, your home for the next two nights. Full Breakfast, Dinner Hotel Name: Dromhall City: Youghal DAY 4 Ring of Kerry Excursion Today we experience Ireland's most scenic coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the Ring of Kerry. It is undoubtedly one of the most magical and varied places in the whole of Ireland and is truly a photographer's delight. We will also see Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll's Gap. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a landscape that is often breathtaking beyond words. Full Breakfast Hotel Name: City: Iveragh Peninsula DAY 5 Killarney – Dingle Peninsula – Adare – Limerick Explore the beauty of the Dingle Peninsula with its small fishing towns and rugged landscape. Visit Adare, one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. Your orientation of Limerick includes views of St. Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. Full Breakfast Hotel Name: Greenhills City: Dingle DAY 6 Limerick – Bunratty – Cliffs of Moher – Galway (2 Nights) This morning enjoy an included visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park dedicated to life in Ireland during the 18th and 19th century. Visit the magnificent Cliffs of Moher and see the history of the cliffs brought to life with a visit to the 'Atlantic Edge' exhibition. Later arrive in Galway with free time to see the Cathedral or stroll through Eyre Square. Full Breakfast, Dinner Hotel Name: Connacht City: Bunratty DAY 7 Connemara Excursion and Afternoon Tea at Westport House This unspoiled region of Western Ireland is captured in the film 'The Quiet Man' featuring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. Today see the untouched landscape of the Connemara with its picturesque mountain ranges and golden beaches that stretch out into the Atlantic. During your scenic drive, stop at Kylemore Abbey for an included visit to the country's most romantic castle and walk through the Victorian Walled Garden. Travel on to Westport House for a memorable Be My Guest experience. Enjoy a welcome drink in the impressive drawing room which features James Wyatt's 19th century sky ceiling and an impressive original parquet floor. After a guided tour of the house you will be hosted for a delicious afternoon tea in the restored Victorian kitchens Full Breakfast, Be My Guest Dining Hotel Name: City: Galway DAY 8 Galway – Knock – Donegal – Sligo Heading north stop in the town of Knock to view the Marian Shrine. See the grave of Irish poet W.B. Yeats in the churchyard of Drumcliff. Visit the town of Donegal and view the castle which was once the stronghold of the O'Donnell Clan. Later arrive in Sligo. Full Breakfast Hotel Name: Clarion/Fitzwilton City: Knock DAY 9 Sligo – Dublin Travel back to Dublin where you will have time to explore this lively city. Walk down Grafton Street and see the street performers and musicians or walk the banks of the River Liffey and cross the Ha’penny Bridge. Tonight join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner. Full Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Hotel Name: Clayton Leopardstown City: Dublin DAY 10 Depart Dublin After a hearty Irish breakfast, say farewell to your Travel Director and fellow travellers as your Irish holiday comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. Full Breakfast |
Special pricing of $2250/person (land only)
Dingle Penninsula
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