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Tour Itinerary |
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Day 1: Depart for Europe
Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!
Day 2: Arrive Dublin
Make your own way to the hotel in Dublin. This evening meet your Tour Manager and fellow travellers.
( Dinner )
Day 3: Dublin to Galway
We'll start the day with an included visit to Kilmainham Gaol, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland's emergence as a modern country. Then maybe visit the Guinness Storehouse to see how the "black stuff" is made and sample a pint or two at the Gravity Bar. Later, we head for the lively sea-side town of Galway.
( Breakfast )
Day 4: Galway
A full day to spend relaxing in a picture-perfect and quintessentially Irish town.
( Breakfast, Dinner )
Day 5: Galway to Killarney
This morning we make a stop at the awesome 210m (700 ft) sheer cliffs of Moher before continuing to the quaint town of Killarney. Take the opportunity to ride in a jaunting car through Killarney National Park and up to Muckross House. Then perhaps enjoy some Celtic music at a local pub after dinner.
( Breakfast, Dinner )
Day 6: Killarney to Cork
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry this morning before a chance to get the gift of the gab at Blarney Castle. This afternoon enjoy time to explore the cosmopolitan city of Cork.
( Breakfast, Dinner )
Day 7: Cork to Kilkenny
Our first stop today is Cobh, the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. We stop at Midleton, for a guided tour of the Jamesons Whiskey distillery before driving past the Rock of Cashel. Arriving at Kilkenny, why not take a guided tour of the medieval town including Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice's Cathedral.
( Breakfast )
Day 8: Kilkenny to Dublin
Arriving into Dublin around lunchtime, you have the chance to take a guided tour of Trinity College during which you will see the Book of Kells. Enjoy free time this afternoon to soak up Dublin's unique atmosphere before revving things up tonight with an opportunity to sample a traditional Irish meal and Irish dancing at one of Dublin's best pubs.
( Breakfast )
Day 9: Depart Dublin
Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast.
( Breakfast )
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Tour Highlights |
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Visit to Kilmainham Gaol
Dublin
See Trinity College, the Monument of Light, Parnell Square and St. Stephen's Green
Dublin
See this old fishing town
Galway
See the Cliffs
Cliffs of Moher
See Killarney National Park
Killarney
Scenic drive on the Ring of Kerry
Killarney
Visit Blarney, home of the Blarney Stone
Blarney
Entrance to the Port Heritage Centre, last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic
Cobh
Guided tour of Jameson's Whisky distillery
Midleton
See the Rock of Cashel
Cashel
See Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice's Cathedral
Kilkenny
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Add Ons for this Tour |
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Farewell Evening at The Merry Ploughboy Pub Euro 49.00
An evening of the best in Irish food, music and dance at this great venue. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal and be entertained by a famous Irish ballad band, then get involved with the Irish dancers and learn a traditional Irish "feis" or step dance. A night of authentic Irish entertainment to farewell your tour!
Guided Walking Tour of Kilkenny Euro 5.50
Take a stroll through this beautiful medieval city with a local guide and see sights such as Kilkenny Castle and St Canice's Cathedral. Learn how the city grew from a compact monastic settlement to a Norman trading town and present-day creative centre.
Guinness Storehouse Visit Euro 13.00
A chance to visit the original home of Ireland's famous "black stuff" and hear about the brewing process, as well as the drinking process of course. Improve your Guinness knowledge during the "Guinness Experience" - hear how Arthur Guinness developed the distinctive dark hue, learn how to pull the perfect pint and quench your thirst at the end of the tour with a complementary pint of this unique national brew.
Jaunting Cars Euro 11.00
In a horse-drawn car, we enter the magnificent National Park which offers one of the finest views of Killarney. We visit the ruins of 15th Century Muckross Abbey, then continue along the shore to the beautifully landscaped Muckross Gardens.
Souvenir Group Photo Euro 8.00
A scenic photo of your tour group to take home with you. A great way to remember your fellow travellers and your Irish experiences.
Trinity College Guided Tour Euro 10.00
Wander through the grounds of Ireland's oldest University and learn about it's foundation in the 1500s, the Library and of course the Book of Kells. A local guide, often one of the students at Trinity College, and entrance to the Book of Kells are included in your tour.
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