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Ireland - BackIrish Discovery one week tour of Ireland Tour Name: Irish Discovery 5 or 8 Day - see below or 9 Day First Class Ireland Escorted Tour - SMALL ESCORTED TOUR OF IRELAND THIS SMALL TOUR TO IRELAND IS LIMITED TO 15 PERSONS - CASTLE UPGRADE AVAILABLE! 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/"BALLYKISSANGEL" Dublin's fair city greets you upon arrival to the Emerald Isle. The day is free to relax and explore Dublin's parks and Georgian squares. Its brick row houses are famous for their glass laced doors. .Afternoon shopping on your own or join us on an afternoon tour to Avoca, the mythical "Ballykissangel", to visit the handweavers who capture the subtle hues of heather and fields in their fabric. Tonight, you enjoy an optional dinner with a welcome Irish coffee and an Irish cabaret - a variety of entertainment: comedy, dancing, and traditional Irish music. Monday - DUBLIN Your tour of Dublin takes you to Trinity College to see the illuminated "Book of Kells" and Phoenix Park. The Park encompasses 2,000 acres in Dublin city and contains the residences of the American Ambassador and the Irish President. Visit the Guinness Storehouse in the heart of old Dublin, where you sample Ireland's most famous creamy stout in a rooftop pub. The evening is free to enjoy this bustling city and friendly people -- maybe you'll want to visit one of Dublin's famous singing pubs! (B)
Tuesday - KILKENNY/WATERFORD  Five day tour begins here. The relaxed pace of Ireland,
the land of bogs and turf fires, rich farmlands and scenic countryside awaits
you as you travel through the Curragh, the horse breeding center of Ireland.
You visit Kilkenny Castle, followed by a pub lunch. Kilkenny, with its cobbled
streets, is one of the finest examples of an Irish medieval town. You continue
to Waterford. Tour the Waterford Glass Factory to see the famous crystal being
made. (B,L,D) What our clients say
Wednesday - BLARNEY/COBH/KILLARNEY This morning you take the scenic route traveling to Cobh, originally a small fishing village, and then the base for the British Navy. Cobh was the departure point for many Irish immigrants in the 19th century, and is associated with the loss of the Titanic and Lusitania. 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,D)  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. Then travel to Adare, a town of thatched cottages. - CASTLE UPGRADE AVAILABLE! . See Below. Optional and highly recommended: 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! (B) Saturday - HOMEWARD The tour ends with a transfer to Shannon Airport. (B) Transfers and hotels available in Dublin available at added cost. Irish Discovery one week tour of Ireland includes:
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CASTLE UPGRADE - You may upgrade
your last night to the 5 star Dromoland Castle for your last night - Just $389
more per person (twin). Ask for details.
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