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Spectacular Ireland
Tour Name: Spectacular Ireland 9 Day Deluxe Escorted Tour - Luxury Irish Travel
GUARANTEED SMALL GROUP - THIS TOUR IS LIMITED TO 10 PERSONS

Small group luxury tour of Ireland - This tour is limited to 10 persons.
This tour follows a special theme each day, a thoroughly enjoyable pursuit of such diverse topics as stately homes, crystal and pubs. Only the best MANORS AND CASTLES in deluxe royal Ireland are used. Your stay will not just meet, but exceed your expectations.

Day 1 - DEPART FROM HOME Your vacation begins the moment you board your flight. Destination: SHANNON
Luxury Ireland
Day 2 - ARRIVE SHANNON Your first stop will be Bunratty Castle and Folk Park for a taste of rural village life recreated. Settle into your hotel, Glin Castle. One of Ireland's most historic properties, it has been in the FitzGerald family, hereditary Knights of Glin, for over 700 years. This castle with its superb interiors, decorative plasterwork, and collections of Irish furniture and paintings, is on the River Shannon surrounded by formal gardens and parkland. Welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 3 - LISTOWEL/DINGLE PENINSULA Listowel's long history dates back to 1303 where it first appears in the Plea Roll. Described as ‘the Literary Capital of Ireland', the area has produced some of Ireland's most distinguished writers including John B. Keane. Continue on a relaxed trip to the Dingle Peninsula. It has been inhabited for almost 6,000 years. Here you will find the largest collections of archaeological remains in the world of clocháns or beehive huts, stones with the unique ancient ogham writing, and ring forts. Ballyseede Castle was the chief garrison of the legendary Fitzgerald, Earls of Desmond. (B,D)

Day 4 BLARNEY/KINSALE Blarney Castle is most famous for its stone, which has the traditional power of conferring eloquence on all who kiss it. Travel to the charming seaport of Kinsale. For centuries, the town has been a haven from the sea for travelers and traders alike. Perryville House combines the essence of a Victorian manor, featuring delicate traceries of wrought ironwork on the facade and a delightful interior, offering comfort in a charming atmosphere. Buffet breakfast, morning coffee and afternoon tea are served for guests and the discerning management will be delighted to reserve lunch or dinner for you at any of the gourmet restaurants that abound in Kinsale. (B)

Irish castleDay 5 WEST CORK EXCURSION- CRAFTS AND STATELY HOMES Explore the lovely coastal area of West Cork, dotted with quaint villages, renowned these days for fine restaurants, gourmet speciality dairy products and distinctive local crafts. Visit Bantry House and Gardens, one of the finest stately homes in Ireland, whose restored gardens are home to many sub-tropical plants and shrubs. Visit basketmakers and the cheesemaker. Return to the heritage town of Kinsale, known as Ireland's Gourmet Capital. For the golf enthusiast the Old Head Golf Links is only a 10 minute drive from Perryville House. (B)

 Creating memories
Our strongest desire is for our guests to fondly reflect on the friends they have made, the good times they enjoyed, and on the wonderful "insider" experiences they had while traveling with us.

A "Platinum Escorted Tour" - luxury small group using 4 and 5 star hotels in Ireland
Day 6 COBH/WATERFORD/WEXFORD Cobh is situated in one of the world's finest natural harbors. Over 2.5 million emigrated from Cobh, making it the single most important port of emigration in the country. Cobh was the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. Visit the great port city of Waterford, made famous by Waterford Crystal at whose Visitor Centre the blowers, cutters and engravers are happy to display their unique skills. Visit Waterford Museum of Treasures and Reginald's Tower which houses many interesting artifacts dating back many centuries. Stay at Faithlegg Manor House. (B,D)

Day 7 WICKLOW This is the 'Garden of Ireland'. The hills and valleys yield quaint villages, classical mansions and beautiful gardens. At Glendalough, you see St. Kevin's round tower and explore the peaceful valley. Stay at Rathsallagh House, a converted Queen Anne stables with 530 acres of farmland. The billiard room, tennis court, jacuzzi, sauna and capacious gardens encourage total relaxation with the bonhomie of a friendly, relaxed country house hotel. Rathsallagh was voted into the top 30 golf courses in Ireland. (B,D).

Dunraven ArmsDay 8 DUBLIN One of Europe's busiest Capital Cities, Dublin dates back 1000 years. Learn its "colorful" history by visiting Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. Then through Temple Bar, Dublin's arty leftbank district. Stay at the Merrion Hotel Dublin - Dublin's most stylish 5 star hotel. Created from restored Georgian townhouses, many of the bedrooms overlook 18th century gardens. Tonight, Dinner and entertainment with traditional Irish ballads. (B,D)

Day 9 HOMEWARD FROM DUBLIN or EXTEND YOUR STAY After breakfast you depart for Dublin Airport with ample time to duty-free shop before boarding your return flight home. Head homeward with great memories of new found friends.(B)

Spectacular Ireland Includes:
  • Round trip airfare from New York, Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles at added cost. This tour is also available with Business Class airfare to Ireland. See flight schedule here.
  • Airport transfers according to schedule below. .
  • Deluxe motorcoach transportation.
  • Driver guide throughout.
  • Deluxe class accommodations for 7 nights; room with private bath.
  • 7 hearty Irish breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D).
  • Welcome Irish coffee
  • Traditional Irish music at pub evening.
  • Baggage handling.
  • All taxes and service charges.
  • All sightseeing and entrance fees. Some highlights:
  • Dublin - Trinity College to view the Book of Kells
  • Wicklow - Round Tower at Glendalough
  • Waterford - Waterford Crystal, Waterford Treasuries
  • Cork - Cobh Heritage Center and Titanic Graveyard
  • Blarney Castle, quaint seaport of Kinsale,
  • Kerry - beehive huts on Dingle Peninsula
  • Shannon - Bunratty Folk Park, Bunratty Castle
  • Scenic Drives - Bantry Bay, Dingle Peninsula, quaint Adare thatched village
Your 4* & 5* deluxe hotels:
Limerick Glin Castle 1night
Tralee Ballyseede Castle 1night
Kinsale Perryville House 2 nights
Waterford Faithlegg Manor 1 night
Wicklow Rathsallagh House/Tinakilly 1 night
Dublin  Merrion Hotel 1 night

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Dates for 2008

Transfers: We are offering transfers at a set time on our Spectacular Ireland tour. Anyone not arriving in time for this transfer will need a PRIVATE transfer. Transfer schedule for coach tours: Departs SNN 8AM, returns to DUB12 noon. If you have an earlier flight, you must pay for a private transfer.

These are the REMAINING available departures. If you do not see a departure here, it is sold out.
 Departs to Shannon
Saturdays
Returns from Dublin Sundays   Land Only
USD
Est. Air/Land from JFK
BOS
WAS* 
Est. Air/Land from CHI*  Est. Air/Land from LAX
SFO* 
 June 7 June 15  PRIVATE DEPARTURE  3719      
June 14 June 22  GUARANTEED 3865 4613 4797 4815
July 12 July 20   SOLD OUT 3865 4773 4887 4995
July 26 Aug 3   SOLD OUT 3865 4773 4887 4995
Aug 16 Aug 24   SOLD OUT 3865 4773 4887 4995
Aug. 30 Sep 7   SOLD OUT 3865 4773 4887 4995
Sep 13 Sep 21    SOLD OUT 3865 4593 4727 4795
Triple reduction $ 0. Single supplement $894. Extremely well behaved children 8-12: $100 reduction. Land only tours begin at your Dublin hotel on Sunday one day later than departure date shown.

*Airfares are based on limited availability and are subject to change. The air inclusive prices above are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability. Prices are plus $150 air tax.

Escorted Tours
Customized Vacations If you don't see a departure date that you want, we can do a special one for you. We can operate this tour exclusively for you in a minibus, with an expert driver/guide. We can also modify the itinerary to suit your group's needs.

2009 Dates 2009 VACATIONS AT 2008 PRICES BOOK EARLY AND SAVE. OUR LAND PRICES WILL NOT CHANGE ONCE WE RECEIVE YOUR DEPOSIT - NO MATTER HOW MUCH THE EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES. BOOK NOW!
 Departs to Shannon
Saturdays
Returns from Dublin Sundays Land Only
USD
Est. Air/Land from JFK
BOS
WAS* 
May 16  May 24 4152 4730
May 23  June 7 4152 4730
 June 6 June 14 4152 4757
June 13 June 21 4152 4757
July 11 July 19 4152 4900
July 25 Aug 2 4152 4900
Aug 15 Aug 23 4152 5000
Aug. 29 Sep 6 4152 5000
Sep 12 Sep 20 4152 4900
Triple reduction $ 0. Single supplement $965. Extremely well behaved children 8-12: $100 reduction. Land only tours begin at your Dublin hotel on Sunday one day later than departure date shown.

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Customized group travel
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