| All Ireland Escorted
Tour Two Week Ireland Tour 14 Day First Class Escorted Tour - small group tour to Ireland - - CASTLE UPGRADE AVAILABLE! GUARANTEED SMALL GROUP - THIS TOUR IS LIMITED TO 15 PERSONS Travel on a private guided tour along the shores of the Northern and Southern coasts on this comprehensive Ireland tour. Our 2 week all Ireland itinerary provides a perfect balance between the desire to discover a new destination with a deep immersion into the local history and culture of each destination, at a relaxing pace. Everything that is best about Ireland is yours to enjoy during our all Ireland tour. Sunday - DEPART FROM HOME Your vacation begins
the moment you board your flight. Destination: NORTHERN IRELAND. Monday - BELFAST
Welcome to the capital of Northern Ireland. Belfast is a Victorian city. The
ill-fated Titanic was built here in 1911. On our panoramic tour, we see the
Falls Road, the murals, and the Titanic Quarter. See the Parliament Buildings
at Stormont. Visit the authentic 19th century Crown Liquor Saloon, a restored
national landmark. Tuesday - DOWNPATRICK/MT. STEWART /ARDS
PENINSULA Here the Good Friday Agreement was negotiated as roadmap for
peace, political stability and economic progress. The Saint Patrick Centre,
beside Down Cathedral and Patrick's Grave, is dedicated to Ireland's patron
saint. Discover the Irish Christian legacy of missionary activity, metalwork
and illuminated manuscripts. Travel via ferry to the scenic Ards Peninsula, to
Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds. The house was home to a
fascinating array of political leaders and society figures. The luxurious
gardens have been restored to their glory. In inclement weather, we visit
Castle Ward instead. (B,D)
Wednesday - COAST
ROAD/GIANT'S CAUSEWAY/DUNLUCE CASTLE Take the stunning coast road to visit
the strange natural phenomenon at Giant's Causeway, an area of about 40,000
interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption.
Dunluce Castle on its stunning cliff top location, one of the most extensive
ruins of a medieval castle in Northern Ireland. (B,D) Thursday - DERRY/OMAGHEntering Londonderry, you will view the most notable and historic feature of the city - its Walls, which are the most complete city walls in Europe. Almost a mile in circumference, they form a cobbled walkway around the city
and provide a unique promenade towering above the city streets. Your guide will
lead you on a walk (approximately 45 minutes) along the broad expanse of the
walls. Pass the Victorian 1890 Guildhall, with its impressive stained glass
windows. Next, pass small farm villages within sight of the Sperrin Mountains
as you travel to the Ulster American Folk Park. Here, you book passage on a
ship bound for America and emerge in a recreated Irish village of long ago.
Tonight, enjoy a bed and breakfast stay, with a home-hosted dinner. (B, D) Friday - BELLEEK/ARMAGH/ /BELFAST At the Belleek Pottery, shop for fine porcelain tastefully decorated with shamrocks or delicate trellis-like plates. Travel along Lough Erne. Discover the ancient ecclesiastical city of Armagh, the home to both Protestant and Catholic cathedrals. One of the sights you will see near Belfast is Hillsborough Castle through its splendid wrought iron gates. Return to Belfast. (B) ![]() Saturday - BOYNE VALLEY & TO DUBLIN Travel via the Boyne Valley with its megaliths, high crosses, and stone-age burial tombs (older than the pyramids!) to Dublin's fair city. (B)
Sunday - DUBLIN 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 A full day
in the "Garden of Ireland" including Powerscourt Estate and Gardens,
and Glendalough. The charming walled garden at Powerscourt, the striking
terraces, fine statuary and varied trees are linked by carefully designed walks
and set in the magnificent surroundings of the Wicklow mountains. The
Glendalough monastery was founded by St. Kevin, a hermit monk who died about
618 AD. The extensive ruins of Glendalough include several early churches, and
a graceful round tower in a spectacular, scenic setting. (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)What our clients say:
Wednesday - BLARNEY/COBH/KILLARNEY Departures June onwards visit the new Waterford Crystal
facility and store. 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) Thursday - RING OF KERRY EXCURSION An incredible day awaits! The scAn 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 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 - HOMEWARD The tour ends with a transfer to Shannon Airport. (B) Transfers and hotels available to Dublin available at added cost. Two Week All Ireland Tour Includes:
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