About Ireland
Irish Heritage Guided Tour
Our most popular trip to Ireland!
Irish Heritage 8 Day First Class Escorted Tour
Day 1: Limerick & Medieval Castle Banquet
Your 8 day group guided tour to Ireland starts at 2:00 pm when you meet your tour director at your Limerick hotel. Limerick is 16 miles from Shannon Airport. Following a short trip around Limerick, you’ll step back in time at King John’s Castle. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Limerick with costumed guides and touch screen technology. Then join your group for a welcome drink before heading to Knappogue or Bunratty Castle where you’ll dine with lords and ladies at a medieval-style banquet.(D)
Day 2: Cliffs of Moher & Jaunting Car Ride
Drive through Ennis. Situated at the heart of the county on a bend in the River Fergus, Ennis is the capital of County Clare. It’s an historical town and is certainly one of Clare’s most characterful and picturesque centres – with its narrow, winding streets, historical buildings and busy market town atmosphere. Travel to see the Cliffs of Moher, which rise almost 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic surf. Cross the wide River Shannon Estuary by ferry and travel along the river shore to Foynes. Visit the Flying Boat Museum, which recalls the early days of air travel, during the 1930’s and early 1940’s. Learn how to make a perfect Irish coffee as this was where the drink was first created and sip a warming sample. Drive to Killarney, a small town situated in one of the loveliest locations in Ireland. Drive through the Killarney National Park by traditional jaunting car to view Ross Castle set on the shores of Lough Leane with mountains forming a backdrop. Check in to your hotel and enjoy free time to relax or go shopping before dinner. (B, D)
| Did you know? Andrew Jackson is the only US president not to have been born in America. He was born in the middle of the Atlantic 1767 on an emigrant ship taking his parents from Carrigfergus, County Antrim. |
Embark on Ireland’s most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry, for great views of purple mountains competing with carpeted green vales and dramatic seascapes. The mountains are surrounded by a patchwork quilt of stone-framed fields, abandoned fortresses and thriving small towns.. Cross to Valentia Island by bridge to visit the Skellig Experience and learn about early Christian monks who lived on the isolated islands and about the prolific bird life today. Pass through Waterville and the attractive village of Sneem and stop at Moll’s Gap for great mountain vistas. See more spectacular views at a nearby sheep farm as well as demonstrations of shearing and trained dogs herding sheep. Return to Killarney and in the evening head to the award-winning Killeen House Restaurant for a warm welcome and superb cuisine. (B, D)
Day 4: Blarney Castle & Cobh Heritage CentreDepart Killarney and drive to Blarney. Visit the famous Blarney Castle and either climb to the top to kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” or walk through the lovely parklands and gardens. Browse through the Blarney Woollen Mills for quality Irish-made goods. Visit the town of Cobh, last port of call for RMS Titanic, to tour the Cobh Heritage Centre to learn about travel conditions for the many emigrants on early sailing ships and steam vessels. Follow the coastal route to Waterford and check in to your hotel. In the evening take a gentle walk with a local historian who will reveal Waterford’s Viking and medieval past. (B, D)
Day 5: Waterford Crystal & GlendaloughWitness the creation of crystal masterpieces during your visit to the House of Waterford Crystal. Travel through the scenery of the Wicklow Mountains on the way to Glendalough, one of Ireland’s most beautiful destinations. Explore the remains of one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland, founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Continue on to an elegant Victorian mansion overlooking Dublin Bay and Dun Laoghaire Harbour - your hotel for the night. Dine on Irish specialties at the Merry Ploughboy Pub, with a lively show of traditional Irish songs and step-dancing. (B, D)
Irish Blessing: May the roof above us never fall in. And may the friends gathered below it never fall out. |
Day 6: Dublin Sightseeing Tour & Glasnevin Museum
Take a morning guided tour of Dublin, originally founded by Vikings over 1,000 years ago. See elegant Georgian townhouses with brightly-painted doors and cross the River Liffey to view the wide thoroughfare of O’Connell Street and the gaunt figures at the Famine Memorial. Tour Glasnevin Museum, Ireland’s national necropolis, which is a who’s who of modern Irish history. It is the final resting place of Daniel O’Connell, Michael Collins, Charles Stewart Parnell, Brendan Behan and other prominent people. The afternoon is free so that you may use your independent open-top bus tour voucher with a visit to Guinness Storehouse or General Post Office. Dine on your own this evening. (B)
Dat 7: Tour ends in Dublin, unless you are adding an extra night. (B)
Day 7 Irish National Stud & Dromoland Castle Hotel (extra night)
Dromoland Castle Hotel Depart Dublin
and drive to the Irish National Stud to see some of Ireland's finest horses and
learn about breeding techniques. Also take a walk around the Japanese Gardens,
laid out to represent life from the cradle to the grave. Drive through the
center of Ireland to the imposing and deluxe Dromoland Castle Hotel. Relax in
the elegance and surroundings of this wonderful fairytale resort. Then
experience an elegant farewell dinner in the oak-paneled dining room - a
fitting way to spend the last evening of your Irish tour. (B, D)
Day 8 Back to the U.S. from Shannon Your program ends after breakfast. (B)
Irish Heritage
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Your Hotels Stay at the following Deluxe & Superior First Class hotels(or similar):
Price per person sharing a twin or triple room. ONLY ONE TRIPLE ROOM IS
AVAILABLE PER TOUR
| IRISH HERITAGE 2023 | |||
| 7 DAYS FROM | $2015 | USD | |
| 8 DAYS FROM | $2515 | USD | |
| SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT FROM $505 | |||
| MONDAY DEPARTURES | |||
| MAR | 6,27 | ||
| APR | 3,10,24 | ||
| MAY | 1,8,15,22,29 | ||
| JUNE | 5,12,19,26 | ||
| JULY | 3,10.24.31 | ||
| AUG | 7,21,28 | ||
| SEPT | 4,11,18,25 | ||
| OCT | 2,9,16 | ||
If you don't see the rates or dates you are looking for, please call us. Availability changes often.
WITH DROMOLAND CASTLE:
Cancellation Penalties: Airfare up to 100%; Land: : Penalties per person apply:
70 days or longer: Forfeiture of deposit 69 - 46 days: 35% per person 45 - 8
days: 45% per person 7 - 1 days: 60% per person, On day of departure: 100% per
person Travel Insurance
Save 10% per person on coach land tour prices if you are 8 & under 17 and traveling with at least one full fare paying passenger. Airfare is available from many cities. Just ask.
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