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Monday – DEPART FROM HOME Your vacation begins the moment you board
your flight. Destination: EDINBURGH.
Tuesday – EDINBURGH Take a hop-on-hop-off panoramic sightseeing
tour of Edinburgh. Tour highlights include Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles
Cathedral, Burns Monument, National Gallery, and the Palace of Holyrood House.
OPTIONAL: Tattoo tickets on August departures.
  Wednesday – ALNWICK
CASTLE & GARDENS All-day excursion to the family home of the Duke and
Duchess of Northumberland. Set in a stunning Capability Brown landscape,
Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England (after Windsor
Castle) and was extensively used for the broomstick flying and Quiddich games
in the Harry Potter films. Return to Edinburgh for a traditional Scottish Music
Show. (CB,D)
 Thursday – INVERNESS/LOCH NESS
MONSTER Drive alongside Loch Ness, where we enjoy monster hunting at the
ruined Urquhart Castle. Nearby, the native Caledonian Pine Forest landscape
will take you back in time to how Scotland would have looked 500 years ago.
Overnight in a bed and breakfast. (B)
 Friday – RIDE THE HARRY POTTER
TRAIN/ISLE OF SKYE Ride the Jacobite "Hogwarts Express" steam
locomotives. We head by ferry to Skye, and up to Portree, where pastel houses
line the harbor. Skye has ruined castles, awesome scenery, Viking fortresses
and is home to legendary clans, immersed in Celtic myths & legends. We stop
to visit the famous Eilean Donan Castle, used in the film
"Highlander" and a James Bond movie. (B)
 Saturday – GLEN COE/EDINBURGH
Enjoy the mystical mountains of Glencoe. In the 1692 battle here, 40 members of
the MacDonald clan were massacred in cold blood by the Campbells for not
forswearing the Jacobite cause. They say you can still hear their cries! Our
hotel is an authentic 13th century Scottish castle hotel set within acres of
wooded parkland on the picturesque banks of the river Esk. (B)
Sunday – EDINBURGH  - DUBLIN
Arrive in Dublin, Ireland's capital, which has retained its Georgian elegance,
and transfer to your hotel. Our afternoon of Dublin takes you to Trinity
College to see the monk's manuscripts - the Book of Kells, and St. Patrick's,
Ireland's national cathedral. Visit the Guinness Storehouse in the heart of old
Dublin, where you sample Ireland's most famous creamy stout. Storytelling,
dinner and traditional music in a candelit Dublin pub. NOTE: IF YOU PURCASE
THIS TOUR WITHOUT AIRFARE, YOU NEED TO BOOK YOUR OWN FLIGHT FROM EDINBURGH TO
DUBLIN.(B,D)
 Monday - DUBLIN/WICKLOW A full day
in the "Garden of Ireland" including Powerscourt Estate and Gardens,
and Glendalough. The charming walled garden at Powerscourt, the striking
terraces, fine statuary and varied trees are linked by carefully designed walks
and set in the magnificent surroundings of the Wicklow mountains. The
Glendalough monastery was founded by St. Kevin, a hermit monk who died about
618 AD. The extensive ruins of Glendalough include several early churches, and
a graceful round tower in a spectacular, scenic setting. (B)
When in Ireland...Lift--elevator
When in Ireland...Mind your Head--Duck, it's a low entrance way. |
 Tuesday -KILKENNY Enjoy the relaxed pace of Ireland, known
for its bogs and turf fires, rich farmlands and scenic countryside. Travel
through the Curragh, the horse breeding center of Ireland. Kilkenny, with its
cobbled streets, is one of the finest examples of an Irish medieval town. You
visit Kilkenny Castle, followed by a pub lunch. Tonight, "Meet the
Irish" by staying as a welcome guest in a local home. (B,L)
 Wednesday - BLARNEY/COBH/KILLARNEY If your
family emigrated from Ireland, they probably left from Cobh. The village is
closely associated with the loss of the Titanic, too. Visit Blarney, with a
chance to kiss "The Stone". The castle has an aura of magic and
mystique with many other delights, telling a story of centuries past. Travel
through landscapes of the rarest green, where herds of black and white cows
peek from every hill on the way to Killarney. (B)
What our clients say:
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Our tour guide Kevin was a real
treasure. He clearly loves his country and has a great store of knowledge which
he enthusiastically shared with us. He was very considerate and sensitive to
our travel needs. We thoroughly enjoyed each of the stops on our itinerary. It
was wonderful to relax and enjoy the journey because you had attended to all of
the details.--- GT |
 Thursday - RING OF KERRY EXCURSION
An incredible day awaits! The scenic and spectacular Ring of Kerry offers
unrivaled views of County Kerry's magnificent shoreline, one of nature's
masterpieces. Traveling via Killorglin you see beautiful mountain vistas and
rugged landscapes along the way. Travel through Killarney by pony and trap.
Have your camera ready! A musical pub evening is in store for us tonight,
complete with local entertainment. (B,D)
 Friday - ADARE/SHANNON
Visit Muckross Traditional Farm for tea and scones, where you will see
villagers practicing ancient farming techniques. Next, Adare is a quaint
picturesque village lined with traditional thatched-roof cottages, and ruins
Tonight is a night like no other - a medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle.
You'll be transported back in time as you sip the traditional mead in the great
banquet hall and don bibs to eat authentic recipes with your fingers! Madrigal
singers, and musicians bring the era to life. Optional stay at Dromoland
Castle. Dromoland Castle is a spectacular place to spend either your first or
last night's stay if you are flying into or out of Shannon Airport. Dromoland
was the ancestral home of the Lords Inchiquin, direct descendants of Brian
Boru, high king of Ireland. It is one of the finest examples of a baronial
residence. Up the grand staircase are found the hotel's premier rooms and
luxurious suites and a portrait gallery of past incumbents of the estate.
Jacket and tie for gentlemen are required after 7pm in the elegant, formal
dining room and the book lined bar where guests often settle after dinner to
join in the singing of popular Irish ballads. Fishing, horse riding, and bird
shooting can be arranged nearby. The golf course meanders around the castle and
is a challenging par 71 measuring over 6500 yards. The Egon Ronay guide named
the dining room as the best restaurant in Ireland. (B,D)
Saturday - HOMEWARD
The tour ends with a transfer to Shannon Airport. Transfers to Dublin available
at added cost.(B)
Includes:
*Minibus or motorcoach with driver/guide
*First-class accommodations for 13 nights; room with private bath.
*11 hearty breakfasts (B), 1 pub lunch, 4 dinners (D)
*Baggage handling at hotels.
*All taxes and service charges.
*All sightseeing and entrance fees.
Some highlights: Edinburgh - hop on hop off tour voucher Borders - Alnwick
Castle Highlands - Ride the Hogwarts Express, Eilean Donan Castle, Urquhart
Castle Skye - Ferry to the Isle of Skye Scenic Drives – Royal Mile,
Princes Street, magnificent Glen Coe, the road to Skye, Braveheart Country,
searching for the Loch Ness Monster, Scottish Highlands
- Book of Kells at Trinity College
- Glendalough, Powerscourt Gardens and Guinness Brewery & Pub visit
- Kilkenny Castle
- Blarney Castle
- Killarney by pony and trap and Ring of Kerry tour
- Muckross Traditional Farm
Your 3* & 4* B&B's/hotels/castles:
Edinburgh Apex European Hotel (2 nights)
Fort William/Skye/Inverness Bed and breakfast (2 nights)
Edinburgh Dalhousie Castle(1 night)
Dublin Academy Plaza 2 nights
Kilkenny Homestay 1 night
Killarney Killarney Plaza 2 nights
Shannon Oakwood Arms or Dromoland Castle 1 night
Book now for 2012 and guarantee your
rate Airfare can be booked 11 months in advance
Not Available - No individual space available, but available for groups
of 6 or more
Guaranteed=Guaranteed to go, and there are
still a few seats available. Book now.
Private Departure=Departure booked by a
group. No individual space available.
2012
Departs to Edinburgh
Monday |
Returns From Shannon
Saturdays |
Est. Air/Land JFK/ BOS
/ EWR* USD |
Land Only |
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|
|
|
| 14-May |
26-May |
5,056 |
3,939 |
| 28-May |
9-Jun |
5,056 |
3,939 |
| 11-Jun |
23-Jun |
5,041 |
3,939 |
| 25-Jun |
7-Jul |
5,041 |
3,939 |
| 9-Jul |
21-Jul |
5,217 |
3,939 |
| 23-Jul |
4-Aug |
5,217 |
3,939 |
| 6-Aug |
18-Aug |
5,383 |
4,105 |
| 20-Aug |
1-Sep |
5,383 |
4,105 |
| 3-Sep |
Sep. 15 |
4,179 |
3,939 |
| 17-Sep |
29-Sep |
4,179 |
3,939 |
Save $611 per person on coach tours if you are 5-11 and sharing with two paying
passengers. Single Room Supplement: $1061. Twin supplement for Dromoland Castle
$233. Tattoo tickets on August departures available at a cost of $130.
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Lingus or others between countries PACK LIGHT. RESTRICTIONS CAN BE AS LOW AS 15
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designed to delight every member of the family, from school-age children to
grandparents. Our family journeys combine the joy of seeing, doing and learning
as a family with ample opportunity for just plain family fun. On this tour you
will stay in Ireland's most lively towns and experience traditional Scottish
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