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Day 1 BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT.
Day 2 ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND.
Welcome to Dublin! Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. At 2 p.m., your voyage of discovery begins on a city tour with a local guide that brings to life Dublin’s grand architectural treasures and history stretching back more than 1,000 years. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, tour Dublin’s beautiful Georgian squares, walk the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College to its famed library and its truly unique world treasure – the 8th century Book of Kells. The rest of the day is free.
Day 3 DUBLIN / BLARNEY / KILLARNEY.
After driving through the Curragh, the heart of Ireland’s equestrian country, 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 to County Cork to visit Blarney Castle with its magical stone that gives the gift of eloquence for a kiss. There is time to stop at Blarney Woollen Mills to shop before continuing on to bustling Killarney. The town on the lakes is famous for its lively pubs and open, cheerful atmosphere, full of what the Irish call “craic!” – Gaelic for fun. (B,D)
Day 4 THE RING OF KERRY.
Travel the road that winds around the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula, better known as The Ring of Kerry. It is undoubtedly one of the most magical places in all Ireland. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a landscape that is often breathtaking beyond words. Even the names of the towns seem to whisper their beauty: Cahirciveen, Glenbeigh, Killorglin and Sneem. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 5 KILLARNEY / CLIFFS OF MOHER / ENNIS.
This morning, cross the Shannon estuary by ferry and enter County Clare to walk along the Cliffs of Moher: a magical vista awaits you. Then north across the Burren, a suddenly stark and barren landscape dotted with rare flora. Drop in for refreshments at Rathbaun Farm and to meet a farming family as they carry out their everyday chores. Watch as the farmer shears a sheep and maneuvers his flock with the help of his dog. Next, on to Ennis for a Farewell Irish Coffee at your hotel. Tonight, why not attend an optional Medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle. (B)
Day 6 ENNIS / DEPART SHANNON.
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. A transfer to the Radisson Dublin Airport Hotel in Dublin is also available, arriving at approximately 4:30 p.m. Extra nights can be booked in Ennis or Dublin. (B)
SPEND YOUR LAST NIGHT IN A CASTLE!
Why not spend your last night in Ireland at an historic and luxurious castle? Breathtaking Dromoland Castle is a Renaissance structure built in the 16th century, and was once the royal seat of the O'Brien clan. Set on a 375-acre estate, the Castle retains priceless reminders of a magnificent past with its woodcarvings, stone statuary, hand-carved paneling, and fine antique furnishings.
Your stay at the castle includes a full Irish breakfast and transfers to Shannon Airport on Day 6.
PRICES PER PERSON
..............................TWIN......SINGLE......TRIPLE
Feb 09-Mar 31..........$125.......$225.........$210
Apr 01-May 14..........$250.......$455.........$335
May 15-Sep 30..........$330.......$625.........$445
Oct 01-31.................$250.......$455.........$335
Nov 01-Mar 28,‘09‡.....$240.......$440.........$325
Book early, space is limited.
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Day 1 DEPART USA.
Day 2 ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND. Welcome to Dublin, Ireland’s capital city. Make your way to your centrally located hotel. Check into your hotel, with the balance of your day at leisure.
Day 3 Dublin. A full free day. This evening, meet at 7:15 p.m. in the Duke Pub and join the “Dublin Literary Crawl.” You are transported away from everyday life to the richness of Ireland’s famous writers including Joyce, O’Casey, Yeats and Behan. Each group is led by actors on a trail from pub to pub – no props, no lights, no make-up, just the voice and personality of the actor. Nothing like it exists anywhere else in the world. (B)
Day 4 JOIN YOUR TOUR. At 2 p.m., meet your Tour Director in the lobby of your hotel and join the “Irish Jaunt,” starting with the Dublin city tour. (B)
PRICES PER PERSON
..................................TWIN......SINGLE......TRIPLE
Feb 09-Apr 30..............$225........$350........$205
May 01-Sep 23............$250........$375.........$230
Sep 24-Oct 30.............$235........$360.........$215
Nov 01-Mar 28,‘09‡......$230.......$355..........$210
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