Enjoy the social life, music, dancing or gossiping that takes place in Irish
pubs on our Irish pub tours. When you walk into an Irish pub, you will find the
place where your grandfather or great grandfather sat around and listened to
the local musicians.You are walking through the door of history. You will find
a friendly and family atmosphere that you can't create anywhere else. In
Ireland, find the pub where the your family name is proudly painted on the
outside. Find the place where you want to be on our pub tour of Ireland.
Map
There is something special about Irish pubs. While each has its own unique
character and personality, all have something truly Irish which is enjoyed and
appreciated by people the world over. "Come landlord, fill the flowing
bowl until it doth run over. For tonight we'll merry, Merry be. Tomorrow we'll
be sober".
Itinerary - March tour of Ireland
Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1:Depart U.S. for Dublin Board your aircraft for an
overnight trip across the Atlantic.
Day 2: Dublin & Guinness Land at Dublin Airport early this morning.
After customs formalities and luggage reclamation, head to the desk in the
Arrivals Hall to arrange a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and
12:00 noon. Passengers arriving later will transfer to the hotel at their own
expense. In the afternoon get together with a Dublin guide to take a tour
around the city center. Visit the Guinness Storehouse and the State Apartments.
Return to your hotel for some leisure time. You may like to explore the lively
bar and restaurant scene in Temple Bar. Discover some of Dublin's older
traditional pubs such as the Brazen Head, Doheny & Nesbitts or the Bailey!
Day 3: Kilkenny Castle & Medieval City Depart Dublin to
travel through the Irish countryside where you will see many different types of
farms. Arrive in Kilkenny and take a guided tour of Kilkenny Castle, home of
the Butlers, Earls and Dukes of Ormonde, who held power over the region for
centuries. The castle was first built in 1192 and constantly changed until the
19th century. See wonderful paintings and furniture as you learn about the
history of the region. Visit the Kilkenny Design Workshops, which are housed in
the former stables of the castle. Check into your centrally-located hotel and
enjoy free time browse around the many shops and lively pubs - Kilkenny is a
fun place to explore on your own. (B, D)
Day 4: Blarney Castle &
Killarney Stop for photos at the Rock of Cashel, a magnificent limestone
outcrop high above the surrounding countryside before continuing south to
Blarney, just outside Cork. Visit Blarney Castle and climb to the ramparts to
kiss the well-known "Stone of Eloquence." Enjoy some time for
shopping at the Blarney Woollen Mills or take a break in the pub hidden between
the shops! Travel through County Cork to Macroom and stop for a brief look at
the imposing castle, which was the boyhood home of William Penn. Continue your
drive to Killarney and check into your hotel. After dinner you may like to
conduct your own pub crawl - there are plenty of pubs with live music near your
hotel. (B, D)
Day 5: Ring of Kerry Tour Explore one of Ireland's most popular scenic
areas with Ireland's highest mountains on one side and a varied Atlantic
coastline on the other. Stop at the Gap of Dunloe Industries to see the Essence
of Kerry, an audio visual presentation, which will tell you all about the
region. As you drive, every turn will reveal new vistas of mountains, cliffs
and beaches and there will be plenty of photo stops. Cross to Valencia Island
by bridge to visit the Skellig Experience to learn about early Christian monks
who braved a harsh existence on the rocky offshore islands. Continue your trip
through the remote villages of Cahirciveen and Waterville at the western end of
the peninsula. Stop in the colorful village of Sneem and pause for a look at
the Lakes of Killarney at Moll's Gap. In the evening you are free to check out
other pubs in Killarney. (B, D)
Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Clifden Drive north and take a short ferry
ride across the River Shannon Estuary.
Visit the Cliffs of Moher for unparalleled
views of the 700-foot-high walls of rock above the Atlantic Ocean. Travel
through the outskirts of Galway and through the magnificent Connemara region,
renowned for its windswept scenery with lakes and mountains. Arrive in Clifden,
the principal town of the region, located on the western seaboard. Check into
your hotel and relax or browse around the delightful town. This evening dine in
the Station House Pub across from your hotel and enjoy a warm welcome, a cozy
atmosphere and some local music. (B, D)
Day 7: Connemara & Westport Drive north through the Inagh Valley, in
the heart of Connemara, to see the Twelve Bens. Travel past granite hills and
sparkling lakes on the way to Leenane to embark on a short cruise of Killary
Harbour, a 9-mile fjord (March 29 - October 25 departures). Enjoy views of
hills where traces of pre-Famine "lazy beds" of potato ridges can
still be seen. Keep an eye out for seabirds and pass mussel and salmon farms.
Rejoin your coach and drive along the western seaboard through Louisburg to
Westport where you will have some time to explore some of the traditional pubs
in the town center, including Matt Malloy's Pub (of Chieftains fame). Return to
Clifden in good time for dinner in the hotel restaurant. (B, D)
Day 8: Locke's Distillery & 12th Century Brazen
Head Pub Travel eastwards today and outside Kilbeggan tour Locke's
Distillery. It was established in 1757 and today it is preserved to show
visitors how whiskey was distilled here. At the end of the tour, sample some
whiskey before traveling to the greater metropolitan area of Dublin. Check into
your hotel once more. Take time to relax before heading out for a great evening
to end your Irish vacation. The Brazen Head Pub is Dublin's oldest, dating back
to 1198 and is one of Dublin's best live music venues. Enjoy an evening of
"Food, Folk and Fairies" where you'll learn about life in Ireland in
times past through a great program of song and stories. (B, D)
Day 9: Dublin to U.S. Complimentary group transfers are provided to
Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. After check-in,
you'll have time to shop at the duty-free stores before U.S. Immigration
pre-clearance and boarding your flight for the journey home. (B)
When in Ireland... If you are asked about the crack (craic), it has
nothing to do with drugs. It means fun.
What Your Tour Includes 9 days/7 nights/13 meals
• Round trip flights between U.S. & Ireland at added cost.
See flight schedule here.
• Sightseeing by luxury coach
• Services of a professional Irish driver/guide
• First class hotels with private bath/shower for 7 nights
• Full Irish breakfast daily (B)
• 6 dinners (D) including - Food, Folk and Fairies dinner/show at the
Brazen Head Pub - Pub dinner with live music in Clifden - 4 table d'hote
dinners
• Visits and admissions to Kilkenny Castle, Blarney Castle, Blarney
Woollen Mills, Essence of Kerry AV show, Skellig Experience and Cliffs of Moher
Tour and a pint at the Guinness Storehouse
Tour and tasting at Locke's Distillery
Catamaran cruise of Killary Fjord (March 29 - October 25 departures)
• Dublin city tour
• Tour and a pint at the Guinness Storehouse
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• 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 (or similar): Temple Bar Hotel -
Dublin - 1 night(s) Ormonde Hotel - Kilkenny City, Co Kilkenny - 1 night(s)
Arbutus Hotel - Killarney, Co Kerry - 2 night(s) Clifden Station House -
Connemara, Co Galway - 2 night(s) Temple Bar Hotel - Dublin -
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What is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky? A Single Malt Scotch
Whisky is the product of one specific distillery and has not been mixed with
whisky from any other distilleries. The greatest concentration of malt whisky
distilleries can be found in the Speyside region of north-east Scotland with
Highland Lowland and Islay being the other main malt whisky producing zones.
What is a Blended Scotch Whisky? A blended scotch whisky may
contain a combination of whiskies from over 40 or 50 different malt and grain
distilleries. The normal ratio of malt to grain is 60% grain 40% malt. The
percentage of malt used will determine the quality and smoothness of taste and
character.
At one time Dublin had over 4,000 pubs. As time passed, laws came into
being to control the amount of pubs in the city. Now Dublin has almost 750
licensed pubs, each with its own style and particular clientele, its own
special character. Many have specialized – traditional music, song &
dance, sport & literature and quality cuisine served in a relaxed informal
atmosphere. All are centers of Irish life, where there are no strangers, just
friends you have not met.
Irish Pub Tour &
Shopping Tour - 5 Days/3 nights in Ireland
The Ireland Pub Tour 5 days fully escorted Featuring Limerick, Killarney and
Dublin starting at $699 Air & Land inclusive
ESCORTED VACATION
This very special tour combines pub visits with an escorted tour of Ireland.
Leave the driving to us.
No trip to Ireland is complete without visiting a good pub and listening to
traditional Irish music, since the real soul of Ireland can only be found in
the fantastic rhythm of its music and dancing. Ireland is known for its pubs, and we are sure to visit
some of Ireland's favorites. Killarney and Dublin are two of Ireland’s
oldest and liveliest cities and you will spend two nights in each while
stopping at some of Ireland’s famous pubs and sights along the way. Fun
adventures include traditional music sessions. This is an escorted vacation
Price Includes:
Round trip airfare from New York, Washington DC or Boston on Aer Lingus.
Other cities are available.
Group Airport Transfers Arrival transfers at Shannon Airport will operate
at 7:15am and 1:15pm Return transfers from the last hotel will depart the hotel
as 6am and 10am
Deluxe motorcoach transportation with services of a professional Irish
driver/guide
Accommodations for 4 nights at 3 & 4 star hotels throughout Ireland
Full Irish Breakfast daily
2 dinners with a choice of entree and coffee
Sightseeing includes: Cliffs of Moher; Ring of Kerry; Blarney Woolen Mills;
Dublin City tour
Taxes and services charges (VAT)
Would you like a pub tour departure just for
you and a group of friends? Just ask!
ITINERARY: (some departures operate in
reverse order)
DAY 1 -DEPART U.S.A.for Ireland. Board your aircraft for an overnight trip across the
Atlantic. Enjoy inflight entertainment and dinner.
DAY 2 - ARRIVE IN SHANNON, IRELAND
Welcome to Ireland. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your nearby
hotel. After some time to rest, you take a short drive to visit the Cliffs of
Moher, stretching almost five miles and over 700 feet above the Atlantic Coast:
a magical vista awaits you. Return to your hotel. You might consider taking a
stroll to a local pub or, why not attend an optional Medieval banquet at
Bunratty Castle.
DAY 3 - LIMERICK / BLARNEY / KILLARNEY
Departing Limerick, you travel south towards County Cork for an optional visit
to Blarney Castle with its magical stone that gives the gift of eloquence for a
kiss. Head to the Blarney Woollen Mills for some shopping - there's even a pub
hiding in the shopping complex! The town on the lakes is famous for its lively
pubs,liek the popular Buckley's Pub! Tonight you enjoy dinner in your hotel.
(B, D)
DAY 4 - THE RING OF KERRY
Explore one of Ireland's most popular scenic areas with Ireland's highest
mountains on one side and a varied Atlantic coastline on the other. As you
drive, every turn will reveal new vistas of mountains, cliffs and beaches and
there will be plenty of photo stops. Travel through the remote villages of
Cahirciveen and Waterville at the western end of the peninsula. Stop in the
colorful village of Sneem and pause for a look at the Lakes of Killarney at
Moll's Gap.Time allowing explore some pubs or shops on your own. Later the
motorcoach will return you to Killarney, where the balance of the day is free.
Dinner at your hotel tonight. (B, D)
DAY 5 - KILLARNEY / CASHEL / DUBLIN
You depart from Killarney early this morning, and travel towards Dublin, via
the small town of Cashel where you will have a photo stop and a chance to view
the unforgettable Rock of Cashel. The dramatic limestone rock crowned with
secular and religious buildings dominates the flat countryside for miles
around. Travel on through the Curragh, the heart of Ireland’s equestrian
country, and arrive in Dublin early this afternoon. Upon arrival, you will
enjoy a panoramic city tour, introducing Dublin’s grand architectural
treasures, beautiful Georgian squares and history stretching back more than
1,000 years. You will have some free time to enjoy the city on your own. Try
some of Dublin's great pubs such as the
Brazen
Head, Doheny & Nesbitts,or the Bailey. (B)
DAY 6 - DEPART DUBLIN Farewell to Dublin and Ireland. You have ample
time for duty-free shopping before boarding your return flight home. Return
home with great memories of the new friends you've made. Your flight to the US
arrives the same day. (B)
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
2009
Air & Land
Departure Date
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25
$699
2-Dec
$699
2010
Air & Land
Departure Date
20-Jan-27
$699
Feb 3, 10, 17, 24
$729
Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
$749
Single room supplement $210. Optional Dublin Upgrade (From $118/per person):
Old Jameson Distillery Tour Welcome glass of Guinness, dinner and a traditional
Fiddle session in the 16th Century Abbey Tavern. Shannon Upgrade (From $118/per
person): Cliffs of Moher visitors center Bunratty Folk Park plus Medieval
Banquet at Bunratty Castle, Air inclusive rates are based on departure from New
York, Boston and Washington DC. Air is available from Chicago and San Francisco
with supplement. Price includes lowest airfare at the time of print. Airline
taxes of up to $160 are additional. Travel Insurance is available at a cost of $53.
You can generally bring a child into a pub at any age. Here is
the actual law: If you are under 14 (18 in Northern Ireland) you cannot
normally go into a pub or other licensed premises where alcohol is sold and
consumed during opening hours unless you are the landlord’s child or live
on the premises. However, a publican can apply for a children’s
certificate that will allow children under 14 to be taken into a pub by an
adult. Children would normally have to leave by 9pm.
Evening Tours DUBLIN LITERARY PUB TOUR:
Join a colorful group of actors as they depict the lives of writers and poets
of long ago, visiting pubs and reciting their works. Dublin is the world's most
famous drinking city, and that of course is all down to the unique atmosphere
and endless variety of it's countless pubs. Explore the capital city of Dublin
on a literary pub tour which gets you acquainted with some of the city's more
than 1,000 pubs. You are then free to spend your time exploring the Dublin of
writers, poets and madmen on your own. Daily, all year. Walking tour.
Transportation not included.
Storytelling, dinner and traditional music in a
candelit Dublin pub
The scene is set in one of Dublin's oldest
pubs, within walking distance of Temple Bar, along the quays. As early as the
1600's, it was a popular haunt. The Seanchi, the Irish word for storyteller,
entertains with oral tales of fairies, Celtic warriors and legendary
deed-doing, which seem to be long forgotten, yet their stories still survive
even today. Tales are presented by Johnny Daly.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. We will share, music, and song,
storytelling, and moving ballads. History comes alive tonight!
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Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 3: Kilkenny Castle & Medieval City Depart Dublin to
travel through the Irish countryside where you will see many different types of
farms. Arrive in Kilkenny and take a guided tour of Kilkenny Castle, home of
the Butlers, Earls and Dukes of Ormonde, who held power over the region for
centuries. The castle was first built in 1192 and constantly changed until the
19th century. See wonderful paintings and furniture as you learn about the
history of the region. Visit the Kilkenny Design Workshops, which are housed in
the former stables of the castle. Check into your centrally-located hotel and
enjoy free time browse around the many shops and lively pubs - Kilkenny is a
fun place to explore on your own. (B, D) 
Day 4: Blarney Castle &
Killarney Stop for photos at the Rock of Cashel, a magnificent limestone
outcrop high above the surrounding countryside before continuing south to
Blarney, just outside Cork. Visit Blarney Castle and climb to the ramparts to
kiss the well-known "Stone of Eloquence." Enjoy some time for
shopping at the Blarney Woollen Mills or take a break in the pub hidden between
the shops! Travel through County Cork to Macroom and stop for a brief look at
the imposing castle, which was the boyhood home of William Penn. Continue your
drive to Killarney and check into your hotel. After dinner you may like to
conduct your own pub crawl - there are plenty of pubs with live music near your
hotel. (B, D) 
Visit the Cliffs of Moher for unparalleled
views of the 700-foot-high walls of rock above the Atlantic Ocean. Travel
through the outskirts of Galway and through the magnificent Connemara region,
renowned for its windswept scenery with lakes and mountains. Arrive in Clifden,
the principal town of the region, located on the western seaboard. Check into
your hotel and relax or browse around the delightful town. This evening dine in
the Station House Pub across from your hotel and enjoy a warm welcome, a cozy
atmosphere and some local music. (B, D) 
Day 8: Locke's Distillery & 12th Century Brazen
Head Pub Travel eastwards today and outside Kilbeggan tour Locke's
Distillery. It was established in 1757 and today it is preserved to show
visitors how whiskey was distilled here. At the end of the tour, sample some
whiskey before traveling to the greater metropolitan area of Dublin. Check into
your hotel once more. Take time to relax before heading out for a great evening
to end your Irish vacation. The Brazen Head Pub is Dublin's oldest, dating back
to 1198 and is one of Dublin's best live music venues. Enjoy an evening of
"Food, Folk and Fairies" where you'll learn about life in Ireland in
times past through a great program of song and stories. (B, D) 
Ireland is known for its pubs, and we are sure to visit
some of Ireland's favorites. Killarney and Dublin are two of Ireland’s
oldest and liveliest cities and you will spend two nights in each while
stopping at some of Ireland’s famous pubs and sights along the way. Fun
adventures include traditional music sessions. This is an escorted vacation
Board your aircraft for an overnight trip across the
Atlantic. Enjoy inflight entertainment and dinner. 
DAY 5 - KILLARNEY / CASHEL / DUBLIN
Storytelling, dinner and traditional music in a
candelit Dublin pub
