Lynott Tours Inc  . Irish Adventure 9 Days Escorted Tour of Ireland TOUR HIGHLIGHTS - 6th Century Glendalough - Ireland - Cliffs of Moher - Boyne Valley - February tour of Ireland  map It is all about Irish hospitality and staying in places where you are a house guest rather than a customer Irish Adventure Itinerary Easter Tour of Ireland Day 1: Depart U.S. for Dublin Depart your U.S. gateway city in the evening and fly through the night to Ireland to start your vacation. Day 2: Dublin Tour & Book of Kells Arrive at Dublin Airport and proceed through immigration and pick up your baggage. Go to the tours desk in the Arrivals Hall where personnel will arrange a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If you arrive later than noon, you will need to transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm join a local guide for a half-day guided tour of Dublin to see Trinity College where the priceless 8th century Book of Kells is housed, elegant Georgian squares with colorful doorways and Leinster House where the government convenes. Visit Trinity College's Old Library to view the early illuminated manuscript of the Book of Kells and learn about its creation. Back at your hotel, enjoy a welcome drink and briefing about your tour. You are free to dine independently this evening. Day 3: 6th Century Glendalough & Waterford This morning leave Dublin to see the delightful scenery of the Wicklow Mountains on the way to Glendalough. Learn about St. Kevin's 6th century monastery in the Glendalough Visitor Centre and walk through the site to see its round tower, church ruins and Celtic crosses. Continue to Waterford, home of the renowned handcut crystal and check into your hotel. You may spend some time looking around the city center. Sip a welcome drink with your tour group before dinner. Afterwards take a brief walking tour around the historic city center with a local guide. (B, D)
Day 5: Ring of Kerry Tour Experience highlights of Ireland's natural scenery on this full day tour around the Ring of Kerry. The road winds between the Macgillycuddy's Reeks Mountains on one side and the Atlantic coastline on the other. Panoramic vistas change constantly and frequent stops permit plenty of photo opportunities. Start by viewing the Essence of Kerry audio visual show at the Gap of Dunloe and then drive through Killorglin, Cahirciveen and Waterville at the end of the peninsula. On the return pass through the colorful village of Sneem and stop at Moll's Gap to view the Three Lakes of Killarney. Just outside the town take a walk through Muckross Gardens to see a variety of mature trees, shrubs and colorful flowers. Enjoy some free time in Killarney before dinner in your hotel. (B, D) .jpg) Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Galway Depart
Killarney and travel north through the village of Listowel to Tarbert. Take a
20-minute ferry ride across the River Shannon estuary and drive along the
coastline of County Clare. View the Cliffs of Moher, one of the country's most
magnificent rock formations that rise to heights of almost 700 feet above the
churning Atlantic swells. Pass through the Burren, an area of rocky limestone
hills where a number of unique flowers thrive. This region also contains many
dolmens, prehistoric monuments formed by large limestone slabs. Drive around
Galway Bay before arriving at your hotel in Galway. (B, D) Day 7: Yeats' Grave & Derry Walk Head north to visit the pilgrimage town of Knock, one of the world's leading shrines. See the church where villagers saw a vision of the Virgin Mary in 1879. Travel through County Sligo and stop to view W. B. Yeats' grave in Drumcliffe Churchyard, in the shadow of Ben Bulben mountain. Follow the shoreline of Donegal Bay and continue your journey through Donegal town and past the lovely Blue Stack Mountains to Derry. On arrival in Derry take a brief drive around the city, including the Bogside area, before meeting a local guide for a walking tour of the medieval walls, which date from 1613 AD and encircle the old city center. (B, D)  Day 8: Ulster American Folk Park & Abbey Tavern Drive
past the Sperrin Mountains to visit the Ulster American Folk Park. See many
cottages including the boyhood home of Thomas Mellon, who emigrated to
Pittsburgh in 1818 and later founded the Mellon Bank. The Park traces the story
of Ulster emigrants by showing how they lived in the "Old Country"
and sailed across the Atlantic to settle in the "New World" in
Colonial times. Drive south through the lakeland region of County Cavan to
another hotel in Dublin. This evening drive to nearby Howth to the popular
Abbey Tavern for a hearty dinner and an evening of entertaining traditional
Irish songs and step dancing. (B, D)
Day 10: Head back to the USA Today you have come to the final day of your tour. Make sure to book your taxi transfer to Dublin Airport in good time to check in for your return flight. (B) 2009 Irish Adventure What's Included 9 days/7 nights/13 meals Tea and scones at an Irish farmhouse Group transfers on arrival and departure Tour of Dublin with a local guide Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout Tour & a pint at the Guinness Storehouse Services of a professional Irish driver/guide Visits and admissions to Book of Kells at Trinity College, Glendalough Visitor Centre, Waterford Crystal Factory, Blarney Woollen Mills, Essence of Kerry AV show, Muckross Gardens, Cliffs of Moher, Knock Shrine, W. B. Yeats' Grave and Ulster American Folk Park 6 dinners (D) including - Traditional Irish evening with dinner and entertainment at the Abbey Tavern - 5 table d’hote dinners Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap Welcome get-together drink All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person |
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