| . About Ireland Irish HeritageIrish Heritage 8 or 9 Day First Class Escorted Tour Click here for mapand longer tour Day 1: Depart U.S. for Shannon Welcome aboard your overnight flight to Shannon. Relax with inflight entertainment and meal service. Day 2: Shannon &
Medieval Feast Land at Shannon Airport, pass through immigration and pick
up your luggage. Locate the Tours desk in the Arrivals Hall where our staff
will arrange a group transfer to your nearby hotel. Complimentary transfers
will be offered from Shannon Airport between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm. If your
flight arrives later than 2:00 pm, you must transfer to the hotel at your own
expense. This afternoon you are at leisure to rest after your journey or take a
stroll on your own through Bunratty Folk Park, which is located close to your
hotel. Join your fellow travelers for a welcome drink before heading to the
15th century Bunratty or Knappogue Castle for a medieval-style meal and
entertainment. (D) Day 3: Cliffs of Moher & Killarney Drive west through Ennis and Lahinch to see the Cliffs of Moher, which rise almost 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic surf. Then cross the wide River Shannon Estuary on a short ferry ride to Tarbert and travel through Listowel and Castleisland to Killarney. This little town is world-famous due to its exquisite location beside lakes and mountains. After checking into your hotel, head out to view some of the scenery. Take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride through the grounds of Killarney National Park to Muckross House and Gardens. Tour the house with a local guide to learn about the history and lifestyles of previous owners and perhaps stroll through the gardens on the shores of Muckross Lake. (B, D) ![]()
Day 5: Blarney Castle & Cobh Heritage Centre
Depart Killarney and drive through Macroom to Blarney. Walk through the grounds
and climb the steps of Blarney Castle to kiss the fabled "Stone of
Eloquence." Also visit the Blarney Woollen Mills for quality Irish-made
goods. Bypass Cork city as you drive to the port town of Cobh. Visit the Cobh
Heritage Centre, which traces the history of emigration from Ireland to the
United States. Learn about travel conditions for the many Irish emigrants on
the early sailing ships and steam vessels. Follow the coastal route and stop
near Youghal for tea and scones at a dairy farm before driving to Waterford for
dinner and overnight stay. This evening a local historian will give you a talk
on the history of Waterford. (B, D) Day 6: Waterford Crystal & Merry Ploughboy Pub Visit the Waterford Crystal Factory to see the cutting and polishing of this fine product and also the excellent display of trophies and stemware in the showrooms. Head north to Kilkenny with its intriguing medieval streets and buildings and stop to stroll through the narrow streets or view the massive castle from its rose gardens. Drive to Dun Laoghaire, on the south side of Dublin, and check into your hotel. In the evening drive to the Merry Ploughboy Pub for a great dinner of Irish specialties, which is followed by a lively show of traditional Irish songs and intricate step-dancing. (B, D)
Day 8 - Fri: Depart for Home Your tour ends today with a group coach transfer to Dublin Airport. Check in for your flight in good time and you may like to shop at the duty-free stores. (B) or Day 8 - Fri: Clonmacnoise & Galway
Bay Leave Dublin and journey across the rolling pastures of Ireland's
heartland to visit Clonmacnoise. This monastic settlement was founded in 545 AD
by St. Ciaran and is set on the banks of the tranquil River Shannon. Drive to
Galway and check into your hotel before heading out to take a look around
Galway city and get a taste for the scenic Connemara region. Travel along the
shores of Galway Bay to the traditional village of Spiddal. After stopping to
admire views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands, return to Galway. (B, D) Day 9 - Sat: Back to the U.S. from Shannon Bid farewell to Galway and take a group transfer to Shannon Airport where your tour concludes at 10:30 am. Check in for your flight in good time and you may like to shop at the duty-free stores. If you need to arrive at Shannon Airport before 10:30 am, your tour director will coordinate an early group transfer once you are on tour. When booking your flights home, it is important to remember that Galway is 60 miles from Shannon and the drive takes 1½ hours so do not spoil your last night in Ireland by booking too early a flight. (B) |
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| Irish Heritage About Ireland Includes Group transfers on arrival and departure Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout 5 or 6 dinners (D) including -Dinner and traditional Irish entertainment at the Merry Ploughboy Pub - 4 table d'hote dinners -Medieval banquet and entertainment in a 15th century Irish castle Dublin open-top bus tour & Guinness or Jameson visit Welcome get-together drink Services of a professional Irish tour director Ferry ride across the River Shannon Deluxe & superior first class hotels with private bath/shower for 6 or 7 nights Historical presentation on Waterford city 6 or 7 full Irish breakfasts (B) Visits and admissions to Cliffs of Moher, Muckross House & Gardens, Essence of Kerry AV Show, Blarney Woollen Mills, Cobh Heritage Centre, Waterford Crystal Factory, Book of Kells at Trinity College and Clonmacnoise Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person Your Hotels Stay at the following 4 star hotels (or similar): Bunratty Castle Hotel - Bunratty, Co Clare - 1 night(s) The Malton Hotel - Killarney, Co Kerry - 2 night(s) Faithlegg House Hotel - Waterford, Co Waterford - 1 night(s) Royal Marine Hotel - Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin - 2 night(s)
2011 The 2011 itinerary may differ from that shown above. Full details will be available in September.
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