| Ireland Supreme 2 Week Deluxe
Escorted Tour - stay at Ashford Castle - deluxe two week
guided tour of Ireland map Are you looking for a tour starting in Dublin, and ending in Dublin? Then look no further! Day 1: Dublin &
Russborough House Your tour starts at Dublin Airport with a transfer to
your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your flight arrives later,
transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm take a short ride through
the Wicklow Mountains for a guided tour around Russborough House, noted for its
art and photography collections. In the evening discuss your itinerary with
your tour director over a welcome drink. Day 2: Book of Kells & Theatre Evening This morning tour central Dublin as you drive past Leinster House, the seat of government, and St. Stephen's Green. Cross the River Liffey to see O'Connell Street and pause at the Famine Memorial. Walk through Trinity College to visit the Old Library where the priceless 8th century manuscript of the Book of Kells is housed. In the afternoon you may take an independent open-top bus tour and visit Guinness or Jameson. Dine in the hotel restaurant before heading to a play at the world-famous Abbey or Gate Theatre. (B, D) Day 3: Rock of Cashel & Sheep Farm Visit
Visit the Rock of Cashel, where Brian Boru was crowned King of Munster in 977.
See the 12th century Cormac's Chapel with its Hiberno-Romanesque decorations,
the large cruciform cathedral and a round tower. At a nearby farmhouse sample
home-made scones with tea and watch trained dogs round up sheep. Drive to
Killarney, famous for its scenic location. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a
superb dinner in the fine restaurant. (B, D) Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Killeen House Restaurant Today experience the Ring of Kerry drive for breathtaking views of mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. You will have plenty of stops to admire or photograph scenic vistas. Visit the Skellig Experience, which shows early Christian monastic life on the nearby rocky islands. Today the islands form a sanctuary for sea birds. Return through Sneem and pause at Moll's Gap for panoramic views. Enjoy delicious cuisine at the award-winning Killeen House Restaurant. (B, D) Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & Dromoland Castle
Take a ferry across the River Shannon to reach the Cliffs of Moher,
majestic walls of rock, which extend five miles along the coast. You may walk
to O'Brien's Tower for a view of the Aran Islands. Journey through the Burren
to the lovely Dromoland Castle Hotel. Relax in the wonderful setting or take a
short drive to Bunratty Village for an opportunity to visit Bunratty Castle and
Folk Park or the 200-year-old Durty Nelly's Pub. Experience gourmet dining in
the hotel's elegant dining room. (B, D) Day 6: Galway & Ashford Castle Take a panoramic tour around Galway to see the Cathedral, the Claddagh area and the Spanish Arch. Have free time to browse around the main areas near Eyre Square and continue to Cong for a two-night stay at the famous Ashford Castle Hotel, arriving in time to unwind in wonderful surroundings or use leisure facilities. Dine in Ashford's lovely restaurant and afterwards listen to music in the Dungeon Bar. (B, D) Day 7: Connemara & The Quiet Man Walk Travel through Connemara to Leenane and embark on a catamaran cruise around Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord. As you sip an Irish coffee, see remains of houses and potato patches abandoned during the 1840's Famine as well as stunning scenery. Take a walking tour around Cong to see movie locations of the 1952 production of The Quiet Man. In the evening drive to Clonbur for an informal dinner with local entertainment at Eddie's Pub. (B, D) Day 8: Museum of Country Life &
Belleek China Visit the Museum of Country Life to view exhibits of domestic
goods in daily use during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Travel to County
Sligo, associated with the poet, W. B. Yeats, and view his grave, near Ben
Bulben Mountain. Tour the Belleek Pottery Factory to see how delicate china is
formed and decorated by skilled craftspeople. Harvey's Point Hotel is set in
glorious scenery a few miles outside Donegal town and is noted for its
outstanding cuisine. (B, D)Day 9: Slieve League Cliffs & Donegal Drive to the fishing port of Killybegs and on to Teelin to view Slieve League sea cliffs, the highest in Europe, reaching 1,972 feet. The cliffs drop straight down to the wild Atlantic waves creating breathtaking views. Enjoy coffee or tea with home-baked scones before driving through the majestic Glengesh Pass to Ardara. County Donegal is renowned for its rugged scenery, sheep and Donegal tweed. Visit Triona Design to see demonstrations of spinning, weaving and knitting. (B, D) Day 10: Derry Walk & Giant's
Causeway Take a walking tour around Derry's medieval walls, which
completely encircle the old city. Learn about the history as you pass the
Diamond and St. Columb's Cathedral. Pause for photos at Dunluce Castle before
visiting the Giant's Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed over 60
million years ago. Experience wonderful views along the Nine Glens of
Antrim. In Belfast check in to your elegant Victorian hotel, built as the
headquarters of the Ulster Bank. Dine in the Great Room Restaurant, once the
main Banking Hall. (B, D) Day 11: Belfast Tour & Titanic
Quarter A local guide will show you the highlights of Belfast, including
Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall and the Shankill and Falls Road
areas where late 20th century struggles were played out. See the newly-restored
Titanic Quarter where the famous liner was built in 1912. Drive past the gentle
slopes of the Mourne Mountains to Dublin and check in to your hotel. Enjoy a
farewell dinner at the Abbey Tavern's Loft Restaurant in Howth followed by a
lively show of songs and step-dancing. (B, D) Day 12: Tour Ends Dublin Airport Group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. (B) Tour Includes: Group transfers on arrival and departure Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout Dublin open-top bus tour with complimentary visit and a drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery Services of a professional Irish driver/guide Deluxe and castle hotels with private bath/shower for 12 nights 12 full Irish breakfasts (B) 10 dinners (D) including - Pre-theater dinner in Cellar Restaurant in Dublin - Killeen House Restaurant in Killarney - Farewell dinner in the Loft Restaurant and traditional show at the Abbey Tavern in Dublin - 7 table dhote dinners Welcome get-together drink Walking tour of Georgian Dublin with a local guide Abbey or Gate Theatre performance Farmhouse tea and scones with sheepdog display Lunch at Crown Liquor Saloon in Belfast (L) Ferry ride across the River Shannon The Quiet Manwalking tour of Cong Slieve League Sea Cliffs followed by home-baked scones with coffee or tea Walking tour of Derry Ferry ride across Strangford Lough Tour of Belfast with a local guide Visits and admissions to Museum of Country Life,W. B.Yeats Grave, Belleek Pottery Factory, Triona Design, Giants Causeway, Down Cathedral, Mount Stewart House & Gardens and Battle of the Boyne Centre Visits and admissions to National Gallery, Book of Kells at Trinity College, Rock of Cashel, Skellig Experience, Cliffs of Moher 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): Westbury Hotel, Dublin (2 nights) Killarney Park Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Dromoland Castle Hotel, Newmarket-on-Fergus (1 night) Ashford Castle Hotel, Cong (2 nights) Harvey's Point Hotel, Donegal (2 nights) Merchant Hotel, Belfast (1 night) Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin (1 night) |
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