Lynott Tours Inc| Irish
Experience 11 Day First Class Ireland Escorted Tour - SMALL ESCORTED GROUP TOUR OF IRELAND INCLUDING GALWAY AND DONEGAL THIS TOUR IS LIMITED TO 15 PERSONS Our favorite vacation in Ireland  You might not know how to
find it yet, but it will find you. Your place in Ireland. It might be a mood
that comes over you, all of a sudden, as you wander through the medieval
streets of Kilkenny, join in a traditional music session in Killarney, or enjoy
a bracing walk through the panoramic landscape of Donegal. The people you meet
will captivate you with their curious tales, and unique way with a phrase.
There are opportunities to discover the traditions of Irish agriculture, rural
living and music, and to adjust to a slower pace of life.Wednesday - DEPART FROM HOME Your vacation begins the moment you board your flight. Destination: SHANNON. Thursday - CLIFFS OF MOHER/BURREN/GALWAY  Arrive in Shannon, where you meet your
fellow travelers and your Lynott Tours driver/guide. The wonderful west! Behold
the power of the Cliffs of Moher. The rugged cliffs, looming above the pounding
surf of the Atlantic Ocean far below, offer spectacular scenic vistas during a
morning visit. The
 limestone Burren features the ancient Paulnabrone
Dolmen, and the area is alive with arctic and alpine flowers in the spring and
early summer. Travel to Galway, a vibrant, cobblestoned city full of music, art
and pubs. Afternoon tour to Connemara, including the village of Cong, setting
for the John Wayne film, The Quiet Man.  Friday - YEATS' SLIGO/DONEGAL - ANCIENT SITES &
CHINA You visit the inspiring Our Lady's Shrine at Knock and then continue to Sligo, which inspired moving poetry of William Butler Yeats. Visit the awe-inspiring ancient site at Carrowmore Cairns. Stop at Belleek China for a factory shop visit, before settling in our home village of Donegal.(B)
 Saturday - DONEGAL HIGHLANDS EXCURSION -
WEAVING AND TWEEDSThe rugged coastline of Donegal is yours to explore, where narrow roads twist and turn around the wild Atlantic and Irish is often the language on signposts. Nearby are the Slieve League cliffs, the highest in Europe. Pass Killybegs, with its colorful fishing boats and net menders. Next, Ardara, where villagers weave their tweeds, from spinning the wool to color choice to the finished fabric. (B)  Sunday - DONEGAL/DUBLIN - THE HEART OF IRELANDTravel by way of Lough Erne, Cavan and Kells, to Navan, residence of the Irish high kings. The Hill of Tara has been an important site since the Stone Age. 7 day tour starts here - see the Irish Discovery 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! (B,D)  Monday - DUBLIN/WICKLOW DAY TRIP This is a day
dedicated to touring one of the most beautiful areas, the "Garden of
Ireland". Visit Powerscourt Estate, with its impressive Italianate garden.
Then, we are off to Glendalough, snuggled in a wooded and lush countryside
setting. Its noteworthy round tower is one of the best preserved in Europe.
Return to Dublin, where your evening is free. (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 - DINGLE BAY OR RING OF
KERRY An incredible day awaits! We drive along the Kerry Coast to the
Dingle Peninsula, one of the natural wonders of Ireland and introduced to the
world in "Ryan's Daughter". We'll see the mysterious beehive huts (or
stone igloos) en route to Slea Head for a view of the Blasket Islands and
Dunmore Head, the westernmost point in Europe. A musical pub evening is in
store for us tonight, complete with local entertainment. (B,D)  Friday - ADARE/LIMERICK 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.
(B,D)  Saturday - SHANNONYou have ample time for duty-free shopping before boarding your return flight home. (B) You may purchase transfers to Dublin, and extra nights at added cost. Irish Experience Includes:
No Options Sold in Ireland– Your driver/guide will assist you with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance, but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed, pleasant experience for you. |
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