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 2008 Irish Welcome
Highlights
Abbey Tavern Dinner and Show"Titanic" walking tour of CobhWaterford Crystal FactoryDublin tour and Trinity College's "Book of Kells"Blarney CastleCliffs of MoherRing of Kerry SightseeingGuinness StorehouseKate Kearney's Cottage Dinner and Traditional MusicKillarney and Waterford home-stays (B&Bs)Skellig Islands ExperienceMedieval Castle Banquet
What's Included
Round trip flights between U.S. & IrelandWelcome get-together drinkGroup transfers on arrival and departureFerry ride across the River ShannonSightseeing by luxury coach throughout"Titanic" walking tour of CobhServices of a professional Irish driver/guideTour of Dublin with a local guideAccommodation with private bath/shower for 6 or 7 nights - Superior & first class hotels in Bunratty & Dublin; town & country homes in Killarney & WaterfordTour & a pint at the Guinness StorehouseFull Irish breakfast daily (B)Visits and admissions to Cliffs of Moher, Skellig Experience, Blarney Woollen Mills, Waterford Crystal Factory, Book of Kells at Trinity College, Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens4 or 5 dinners (D) including - Medieval banquet & entertainment in a 15th century Irish castle - Dinner & show at Kate Kearney's Cottage - Traditional Irish evening with dinner and entertainment at the Abbey Tavern - Irish homestyle dinner on day 5 - Traditional Irish Night at the Corn Barn in Bunratty (9-day tour only)Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strapPub lunch on Ring of Kerry (L)All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
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| Call (360) 733-1270 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7191473 | | CIE Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Flight to Shannon | Flight to Shannon : Board your overnight flight to Shannon. Relax with inflight entertainment and meal service as you cross the Atlantic. | | Day 2 | Bunratty | Bunratty & Medieval Banquet : Land in Shannon Airport! After immigration control and picking up your baggage, proceed to the CIE Tours desk in the Arrivals Hall. CIE Tours staff will arrange a group transfer to your Bunratty hotel. Complimentary transfers will be offered from Shannon Airport between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm. If your flight arrives later than 2:00 pm, you will transfer to the hotel at your own expense. Spend the day at leisure in Bunratty. There's plenty to do right beside your hotel - Bunratty Folk Park, Durty Nelly's Pub and shopping. This evening meet your fellow travelers over a welcome drink and join in the fun and entertainment at Bunratty or Knappogue Banquet. (D) | | Day 3 | Killarney | Cliffs of Moher & Killarney : Drive to the coast to view the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, which rise to almost 700 feet above the wild Atlantic breakers and stretch along the coast for five miles. Then head south for a short ferry ride across the River Shannon. Stop in the charming village of Listowel for a stroll around before continuing through the mountainous countryside to Killarney. Take a look around this bustling and compact town before checking into your country home and meeting your Irish family. In the evening drive to the Gap of Dunloe to Kate Kearney's Cottage for dinner. Afterwards sit back and enjoy traditional Irish entertainment with popular songs, dances and a lot of laughs. (B, D) | | Day 4 | Killarney | Ring of Kerry & Skelligs : Admire breathtaking vistas of mountains, cliffs and beaches on Ireland's most popular drive - the 100-mile Ring of Kerry. Cross to Valencia Island by bridge to visit the Skellig Experience, which describes the way of life of early Christian monks who built their monastery on one of the offshore islands. Learn about traditional farming and fishing methods of later inhabitants. Enjoy a pub lunch in the westernmost part of the peninsula and a number of stops will allow you to marvel at the spectacular scenery. Take a brief walk around the colorful village of Sneem and pause at Moll's Gap for stunning views of the Lakes of Killarney. Return to Killarney where the evening is free. (B, L) | | Day 5 | Waterford | Blarney & Titanic Walk : Leaving Killarney, head to the Blarney Woollen Mills where you can find excellent Irish merchandise. You will have time to walk around the village green or, if you feel energetic, you will have the opportunity to climb to the top of Blarney Castle to kiss the "Stone of Eloquence." Drive through the outskirts of Cork to the harbor town of Cobh, the last port of call for the Titanic. Take a walk around this picturesque town and the dockside with a local historian to see places relating to the Titanic's last scheduled stop. Travel east through the coastal towns of Youghal and Dungarvan and on to Waterford to meet and dine with your next host family. (B, D) | | Day 6 | Dublin | Waterford Crystal & Abbey Tavern : Tour the Waterford Crystal Factory to watch craftspeople transform molten glass into elegant hand-cut crystal. See magnificent trophies and a huge selection of crystal on display in the showrooms. Head north to Kilkenny, a medieval city with a huge castle dominating the center. Take a stroll through the narrow streets with many old buildings or beside the river. Continue into the metropolitan area of Dublin to your centrally-located hotel. Drive to Howth on the north side of Dublin to the Abbey Tavern. Here sit down to a traditional dinner followed by a great show with plenty of Irish music and intricate step dancing. (B, D) | | Day 7 | Dublin | Book of Kells & Guinness : This morning drive through Dublin's city center with a local guide to see the stately public buildings, gracious Georgian townhouses and parks. Visit Trinity College to view the magnificently illuminated manuscript of the 8th century Book of Kells and a presentation on its creation. Finish your tour with a visit to the Guinness Storehouse to see how this famous black brew is created and sample a creamy pint in the rooftop bar overlooking Dublin. The afternoon and evening are at leisure to explore the city on your own. Your hotel is located close to O'Connell Street, Dublin's widest thoroughfare with plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants. (B) | | Day 8 | Depart for Home | Depart for Home : For those on an 8-day tour, your vacation ends today. Complimentary group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to connect with the principal transatlantic flights. |
| | | Bunratty Castle Hotel - Bunratty, Co Clare - 1 night(s) | | Bed & Breakfast Homes - Killarney, Co Kerry - 2 night(s) | | Bed & Breakfast Homes - Waterford, Co Waterford - 1 night(s) | | Academy Plaza Hotel - Dublin - 2 night(s) |
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