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Included
Features
• Round
trip air transportation
• English speaking tour director throughout
• Accommodations in First Class and select hotels in twin bedded rooms
with private bath
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• All transfers and sightseeing per itinerary by private, deluxe motor
coach
• Entrance fees for included features
• Taxes, tips and service charges for all included features except tour
escort and driver
• Baggage handling included throughout the tour for one suitcase per
person, irrespective of air carrier
• Special dinner at a local restaurant
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Not included:
• Items not specifically
mentioned in itinerary
• Items of a person nature such as passport fees
• Tips to tour escort and driver
• Beverages with dinner
• Additional baggage other than one piece allowed
as mentioned in the itinerary
• Airport taxes, fees, Fuel & security
surcharges, and September 11th Security Fee
• Travel insurance
• Visas, etc.
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 Day 1/ DEPART
Depart USA
Day 2/
IRELAND /
GALWAY
After arriving in Ireland,
proceed through the countryside en route to Galway.
Day 3/ GALWAY
Today, enjoy sightseeing in Galway, which is situated on the northern
shore and near the head of Galway Bay. Explore the city with its quaint
winding streets, broad quays and medieval houses. Continue through
scenic Connemara, home of the famous ponies. Visit craft stores which
are
popular in this region and the Royal Tara China Factory. Your journey
will also include a stop at the Shrine of Knock.
Day 4/
GALWAY/ KILLARNEY
This morning, drive south through Limerick on your way to Killarney.
Enjoy a horse-drawn cart ride around the lakes of Killarney. A visit to
the Muckross House folk museum is also on today's agenda.
Day 5/
KILLARNEY/ RING OF KERRY
A full day of touring awaits you as you start off on this popular
scenic drive, The Ring of Kerry. Travel through some of Ireland's
highest mountains, the MacGillycuddy Reeks, and view the wild and
scenic Atlantic coastline. Drive through the charming villages of
Cahirciveen and Derrynane. Finally, head back to Killarney through a
mountain pass known as Moll's Gap.
Day 6/
KILLARNEY/ WATERFORD
This morning, you will head east to Blarney Castle to kiss the "Blarney
Stone," which will bless you with "the gift of eloquence." Shop here at
the Woolen Mill for many traditional Irish products. Travel through
Cork on to Cobh. At the Heritage Center, you can trace the history of
emigration from Ireland to the United States.
Day 7/
WATERFORD/ DUBLIN
Visit the Waterford
Crystal Factory to see the cutting and polishing of this world famous
product. Of course, there will be a shopping opportunity before you
head north to Kilkenny. Visit the Castle which dates back to the 13th
century. Continue through County Kildare before arriving in Dublin.
Day 8/ DUBLIN
This morning, enjoy a
city sightseeing tour of Dublin, a great literary city. It has given
the world many famous writers including 3 Noble Prize winners. Visit
the 400 year old Trinity College, the Alma Mater to many of the great
Irish writers and poets. See the book of Kells, a beautifully
illuminated manuscript
of the Gospels dating from the 8th century. At Dublin Castle, you will
visit the State Apartments and the Chapel. This afternoon is free to
finish your shopping or perhaps do more sightseeing. This evening, you
will have a very special farewell dinner at the Abbey Tavern, where you
will enjoy traditional Irish music and singing.
Day 9/
DUBLIN/ USA
Late morning departure for Dublin Airport. Bid goodbye to the land of
Shamrocks, Leprechauns and Legends. As you start your journey home, you
will bring with you happy memories of this beautiful land and its
wonderful people.
WELCOME
HOME!
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