Ireland
July 2012
$TBD per person, double occupancy (land only)
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This fantastic introduction to Ireland covers the highlights of both north and south. You'll love the gorgeous scenery, the friendly people, and the music. We have blocked 20 spaces with our partners Brendan Vacations to offer this great-value-for-the-dollar trip.
This is an opportunity to see Ireland at its own gentle pace. This in-depth tour takes you to the thriving capital city of Dublin, Killarney’s mystical lakes, timeless Connemara, and the wilderness of Donegal. Get to know Ireland of song and story, of fiddlers and laughter.
Itinerary Outline:
Day 1: Depart the USA
Day 2: Arrive Dublin. Upon arrival, you'll be met and transferred to The Burlington Hotel in central Dublin. In the afternoon, we'll go for a city tour, including Christ Church, St Patrick's Cathedral, and then Trinity College. After our orientation, we'll join our Tour Director for a welcome drink at the hotel.
Day 3: Dublin-Glandalough-Waterford-Cork. Today we'll travel to the monastic ruins at Glendalough, and then continue to Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland. We'll spend the night in Cork at the River Lee Hotel. (B, D)
Day 4: Cork-The Jameson Experience-Blarney-Kilarney. A fun day! We'll start at the Old Middleton Distillery, home of Jameson Irish whiskey for a tour and a tasting. Then it's offer to Blarney Castle so you can kiss the stone and get the gift of gab! We'll spend the night in Killarney at the Killarney Plaza Hotel. (B, D)
Day 5: The Ring of Kerry. We'll enjoy the lovely scenic road that travels through the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the Ring of Kerry. Overnight in Killarney. (B)
Day 6: Killarney-Cliffs of Moher-Galway-Connemara. We'll see the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, which rise 700 feet above the sea. To warm up, we'll have tea at the quaint Rathbaun Farm before heading to Galway. Once there, we'll have an orientation tour of the city. Overnight at the Connemara Coast Hotel. (B, tea, D)
Day 7: Connemara. A full day to relax and explore Connemara on your own. Optional excursion to island of Inis Mor, one of the Aran Islands. (B)
Day 8: Conneamara-Yeat's Sligo-Letterkenny. In County Sligo, you'll visit Yeats's tomb and travel to Belleek to watch skilled craftsmen design and produce fine china. Overnight at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny. (B, D)
Day 9: Glenveagh National Park Excursion. We'll have a visit to the beautiful national park, which protects a large herd of red deer. We'll also tour the lovely Glenveagh Castle. (B, D)
Day 10: Letterkenny-Derry-Giant's Causeway-Ballygally. You'll enjoy a walking tour of Derry with a local guide. Then it's on to the Giant's Causeway, and you'll have some time to walk around this "eighth wonder of the world." Overnight at Ballygally Castle. (B, D)
Day 11: Ballygally-North Antrim-Belfast. Today you'll see the white cliffs and wide bays of North Antrim. Then we'll continue to Belfast for a history tour of the city. Overnight at the Jurys Inn Belfast. (B)
Day 12: Belfast-Dublin. Leaving Belfast, we'll visit Down Cathedral and St Patrick's grave. We'll also stop at the Heritage Centre at Bru-na-Boinne and see the Neolithic tombs at Knowth. Tonight we'll enjoy a Farewell Dinner with entertainment, as we prepare to say goodbye to wonderful Ireland! (B, D)
Day 13: Return to the US or extend your trip.
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