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Irish Discovery - Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, Killarney, Adare, Shannon Ireland - Back
Irish 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.

{short description of image}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)
When in Ireland...Lift--elevator
When in Ireland...Mind your Head--Duck, it's a low entrance way.

Tuesday - KILKENNY/WATERFORD 
Kilkenny CastleFive 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
          Our tour guide Kevin was a real treasure. He clearly loves his country and has a great store of knowledge which he enthusuastically shared with us. He was very consideate 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

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)

{short description of image}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)

Irish tourFriday - 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:
  • Round trip airfare from New York, Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles at added cost. See flight schedule here.
  • Airport transfers according to schedule below.
  • Deluxe motorcoach transportation
  • Driver and professional guide throughout
  • First-class accommodations for 6 nights; room with private bath
  • 6 hearty Irish breakfasts (B), special pub lunch (L), 3 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
  • "Ballykissangel"  and Guinness Brewery & Pub visit
  • Kilkenny Castle and Waterford Crystal Factory & Showroom
  • Blarney Castle
  • Killarney by pony and trap and Ring of Kerry tour
  • Muckross Traditional Farm
Your 3* & 4* first-class hotels: Click for details & pictures.
Dublin  Grafton Capital Hotel  2 nights 
Waterford   Granville Hotel or Tower  1 night 
Killarney   Clarion Randles Court  2 nights 
Shannon   Oakwood Arms - CASTLE UPGRADE AVAILABLE! 1 night 
5 star Dromoland CastleCASTLE 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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Dates for 2008
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: Irish Discovery Departs DUB 10AM, returns to SNN 9AM. If you have an earlier flight, you must pay for a private transfer. Please note that if you have an early flight, our last night hotel is conveniently located a 10 minute taxi ride from Shannon Airport.

These are the REMAINING available departures. If you do not see a departure here, it is sold out.
2008
      LAND EST JFK
BOS, WAS*
EST CHI* EST LAX SFO*
Departs
To Dublin Saturdays
Returns
From Shannon
Saturdays
  ONLY AIR/LAND AIR/LAND AIR/LAND
July 19  July 26   SOLD OUT 2125 2982 3096 3204
July 26 Aug. 02   SOLD OUT 2125 2982 3096 3204
Aug. 02 Aug. 09  SOLD OUT 2125 2982 3096 3204
Aug 09 Aug. 16   SOLD OUT 2125 2982 3096 3204
Aug. 16 Aug. 23   SOLD OUT 2125 2892 3096 3204
Aug. 23 Aug. 30   SOLD OUT 2125 2892 3096 3204
Aug. 30 Sep. 06   GUARANTEED 2125 2892 3096 3204
Sep. 13 Sep. 20    SOLD OUT 2125 2802 2936 3004
Sep. 27 Oct. 4   2125 2802 2936 3004
Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Nov. 29   1999 2592 2586 2764
Child 8-16 sharing with 2 adults: All Year $102 discount. Triple reduction $0 Single supplement $367. 2 Optional Dinners: Dinner and Cabaret and Medieval Banquet $213. 9 Day tour returns Sunday


On all small coach tours ending in Shannon, you may purchase a transfer to Dublin, or extra nights in Dublin. Ask for details.

*Airfares are 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 plus $150 air tax.



2009 Dates 2009 VACATIONS AT 2008 PRICES BOOK EARLY AND SAVE. OUR LAND PRICES WILL NOT CHANGE ONCE WE RECEIVE YOUR DEPOSIT - NO MATTER HOW MUCH THE EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES. BOOK NOW!
    LAND EST. JFK, EWR
BOS, WAS*
Departs
To Dublin Saturdays
Returns
From Shannon
Saturdays
ONLY AIR/LAND
April 26  May 2 2255 2734
May 2  May 9 2255 2781
May 9  May 16 2255 2781
May 16 May 23 2255 2781
May 23 May 30 2255 2781
May 30  June 6 2255 2781
June 6 June 13 2255 2808
June 13 June 20 2255 2808
June 20   June 27 2255 2951
June 27 July 4 2255 2951
July 04 July 11 2255 2951
July 11 July 18 2255 2951
July 18  July 25 2255 2951
July 25 Aug. 01 2255 2951
Aug. 01 Aug. 08 2255 2981
Aug 08 Aug. 15 2255 2951
Aug. 15 Aug. 22 2255 2951
Aug. 22 Aug. 29 2255 2951
Aug. 29 Sep. 05 2255 2951
Sep. 12 Sep. 19 2255 2951
Sep. 26 Oct. 3 2255 2951
Nov. 21 Thanksgiving Nov. 28 2211 2544
Child 8-16 sharing with 2 adults: All Year $290 discount. Triple reduction $0 Single supplement $440. 2 Optional Dinners: Dinner and Cabaret and Medieval Banquet $232. 9 Day tour returns Sunday

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