Irish Discovery one week tour of Ireland

SMALL ESCORTED TOUR OF IRELAND
THIS SMALL TOUR TO IRELAND IS LIMITED TO 15 PERSONS

On our Ireland tour, you will experience old-world Irish charm and elegance while staying in top class Irish hotels. On this tour you will stay in Ireland's most lively towns and villages and experience traditional Irish culture. A favorite Irish Vacation!

Saturday - DEPART FROM HOME Your Irish vacation begins the moment you board your flight. Destination: IRELAND.

Sunday - 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 illuminated 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: The scene is set in one of Dublin's oldest pubs. As early as the 1600's, it was a popular haunt. The Seanachi, the Irish word for storyteller, entertains with oral tales of fairies, Celtic warriors and legendary deed-doing. Tales are told and songs sung and everyone is made to feel welcome. With turf fire glowing a perfect setting in which to take you back through the romantic mists of time. History comes alive tonight! (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)

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. You visit Kilkenny Castle. Stay in Kilkenny, somewhere very special with its cobbled streets and castle, one of the finest examples of an Irish medieval town. Tonight, "Meet the Irish" by staying as a welcome guest in a local home, not only wonderfully located, but also fully equipped, comfortably homey, and clean. Enjoy a pub lunch. (B,L)

 Wednesday - BLARNEY/COBH/KILLARNEY This morning you take the scenic route to Cobh, originally a small fishing village. Cobh was the departure point for many Irish immigrants in the 19th century, and is associated with the loss of the Titanic. Visit Blarney, with a chance to kiss "The Stone". Travel through landscapes of the rarest green, where herds of black and white cows peek from every hill on the way to Killarney. (B)

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 We'll travel to the quaint village of Adare, distinguished by its charming thatched cottages. Tonight, we've planned a special farewell castle medieval dinner. We'll be transformed back in time as we sip the traditional mead and don bibs to eat with our fingers at a fun-filled medieval dinner at Bunratty Castle, built in 1460 on the edge of Ratty River and protected by a moat. You have a choice, too, to stay at a wonderful 5 star castle hotel - Dromoland Castle. Dromoland Castle is a spectacular place to spend your 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.(B,D)

Saturday - HOMEWARD
The tour ends with a transfer to Shannon Airport. eturn home with the memories of the friends you;ve met, and a lifetime of stories to relate. (B) Transfers and hotels available to Dublin available at added cost.

What our clients say:           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

• Irish Discovery one week tour of Ireland includes:
  Round trip airfare from at added cost.
  Airport transfers according to schedule below.
  Deluxe motorcoach transportation
  Driver/professional guide throughout
  First-class accommodations for 6 nights; room with private bath
  6 hearty Irish breakfasts (B), special pub lunch (L), 3 special dinners (D)
  Tea and scones at a farmhouse
  Baggage handling
  All taxes and service charges
  All sightseeing and entrance fees. Some highlights:
  Book of Kells at Trinity College
  Powerscourt Estate and Gardens, and Glendalough
  Kilkenny Castle
  Blarney Castle
  Killarney by pony and trap and Ring of Kerry tour
  Muckross Traditional Farm
  Passport Case with "What You Need To Know Before You Go"
  Lynott Tours Irish song-sheet for our on board sing alongs
  Lynott Tours Baggage Strap

Your 3* & 4* first-class hotels:

Dublin Ashling Hotel	2 nights
Kilkenny - Homestay	1 night
Killarney Killarney Plaza Hotel	2 nights
Shannon Oakwood Arms or Dromoland Castle	1 night

If you have just 6 persons in your party, we can give you a PRIVATE DEPARTURE JUST FOR YOUR GROUP AT NO ADDED COST, on any day.

Book now for 2013 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.

Departs To Dublin	Returns From Shannon	Est. Air/Land	LAND ONLY
Saturdays	Saturdays	JFK	LAND ONLY
30-Mar	6-Apr	2,618	1,729	NOT AVAILABLE
18-May	25-May	2,667	1,758	2 seats left
1-Jun	8-Jun	2,748	1,775	NOT AVAILABLE
15-Jun	22-Jun	2,748	1,775	NOT AVAILABLE
29-Jun	6-Jul	2,748	1,775	NOT AVAILABLE
13-Jul	20-Jul	2,789	1,775	Guaranteed
27-Jul	3-Aug	2,789	1,775	NOT AVAILABLE
10-Aug	17-Aug	2,789	1,775	NOT AVAILABLE
24-Aug	31-Aug	2,789	1,775	NOT AVAILABLE
7-Sep	14-Sep	2,694	1,775
21-Sep	28-Sep	2,694	1,775	Guaranteed

Discount child 8-11 sharing with 2 adults: All Year $218; sharing with another child $50. Triple reduction (or child 12-17) $24; Single supplement $486. Twin supplement for Dromoland Castle $218. Land only tours begin in Dublin on Sundays, one day later than departure date shown. For 11 Day tour, click here.

*Airfares are estimates only, based on limited availability and are subject to change. The air inclusive prices above are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability. Prices are inclusive of air tax.

Transfers: We are offering transfers at a set time on our Irish Discovery tour. Anyone not arriving in time for this transfer will need a PRIVATE transfer. Transfer schedule for coach tours: Departs DUBLIN 10AM, returns to SHANNON at 9AM. If you have an earlier flight, you must pay for a private transfer.

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