Lynott Tours Inc| 7 night Tour of Ireland -
Ireland Escorted Travel Vacation - Guided Tour - Irish Spirit - all inclusive
Ireland vacation Click here for map From first-class hotels in Dublin, Killarney, and Galway, this great-value program shows you the highlights of Ireland. Two-night stays make it easy to relax and enjoy, whether you’re exploring Dublin’s sights with a local guide, browsing among the temptations at Blarney Woollen Mills, or marveling at the Cliffs of Moher and wild Connemara. Visit the land of Legends, Poets, Musicians, and Celtic Heritage.  Day 1: Dublin Tour &
Trinity College Your tour starts at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to
your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If you arrive later than noon,
transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm join your group and a
local guide for an introductory look around central Dublin. See fashionable
shopping areas around Grafton and Nassau Streets, view Dublin's famous elegant
Georgian squares and pause at the evocative figures at the Famine Memorial.
Walk through Trinity College to the Old Library to view the illuminated
manuscript of the 8th century Book of Kells and learn how monks created this
and other masterpieces. Back at your hotel meet with your tour director and
travel companions for a welcome drink and discuss your itinerary.Day 2: Blarney Castle & Killarney Depart Dublin and travel through the midlands of Ireland, pausing for photos at the stately Rock of Cashel. Continue your drive south to visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Also shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills for quality Irish-made souvenirs or take a walk around the village green. Drive into County Kerry where the scenery becomes more rugged to Killarney, picturesquely set beside lakes and mountains. Check in to your hotel and relax before dinner. In the evening you may like to check out the many “singing” pubs around town. (B, D) Day 3: Ring of Kerry & Skellig Experience View the highlights of Ireland's natural scenery on the famous Ring of Kerry route. The road winds between the Macgillycuddy's Reeks Mountains on one side and the Atlantic coastline on the other. Drive through Killorglin and Cahirciveen to cross by bridge to Valencia Island. Visit the Skellig Experience to learn about the rocky islands off the end of the peninsula where monks lived in early Christian times. Today the islands form a protected bird sanctuary. Stop in the attractive village of Sneem and also at Moll's Gap to view the Three Lakes of Killarney. Enjoy some free time to browse around Killarney before dining in your hotel. (B, D)  Day 4: Cliffs of Moher & Irish Farm Life
Drive north and past Limerick to reach Bunratty Village for free time to shop
at the Blarney Woollen Mills or visit Durty Nelly's Pub. Head to the coast of
County Clare to view the Cliffs of Moher, which rise to heights of almost 700
feet above the churning Atlantic Ocean. Walk along the top of the cliffs to
O'Brien's Tower for great views. Drive through the Burren and around the shores
of Galway Bay to Rathbaun Farm. See traditional farming methods and vintage
farm machinery as well as lots of cute farmyard animals roaming freely. Sample
home-baked scones with tea or coffee. Take a short orientation tour of Galway
city before checking in to your hotel. (B, D)  Day 5: Connemara & Catamaran Cruise Today explore another of Ireland's famous scenic regions, Connemara. Here the constantly-changing cloud formations give granite hills, sparkling lakes and peat bogs an added dimension. Travel alongside Galway Bay to Spiddal, where most locals speak the Irish language, and on to Leenane and Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord. Take a short catamaran cruise to see pristine mountain areas (Mar 18 - Oct 28 departures). You can see traces of pre-Famine fields on the hilly slopes and also thriving salmon and mussel farming. Drive to Clifden for a look around the attractive town. At the Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory watch skilled craftsmen cut crystal and learn about the symbolism of the motifs before returning to Galway for leisure time. (B, D)  Day 6: Guinness Storehouse & Abbey Tavern This
morning drive across to the east coast to reach Dublin once again and check in
to a different hotel, located on the north side of the city. Visit the Guinness
 Storehouse to learn about this legendary
black stout which has been brewed for over 250 years. Learn how it is created
and then sample a pint of creamy draft Guinness in the rooftop bar where you
can enjoy great views of central Dublin. Finish up your tour at the famous
Abbey Tavern with a hearty dinner and an Irish coffee followed by a lively show
of traditional music, songs and step-dancing. (B, D) Day 7: Depart for Home Group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. (B) |
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