October 12th - October 21st 2012
Doolin Tower Friday 12th: Depart USA for Ireland  Saturday 13th: Dublin - Clonmacnoise - Galway After clearing customs,we travel west to the monastic settlement at Clonmacnoise founded by St. Ciaran in the 6th century. Continue on to the city of Galway and out to the village of Barna for overnight. Welcome dinner at your hotel. Sunday 14th: Connemara day tour. Day tour of the scenic bog and mountain landscape of Connemara with a leisurely drive through the beautiful Inagh Valley. Option will be available for anyone wishing to visit the Aran Islands. Dinner at your hotel. Monday 15th: Galway - Dingle Leaving Galway journey along the shores of Galway Bay to the Cliffs of Moher with time to explore. Travel south along the Co. Clare coast to Lahinch, Kilrush and Killimer and take the ferry across the Shannon to Tarbert in Co. Kerry. Travelling on through Tralee and along the Dingle Peninsula to the fishing Harbour of Dingle for dinner and overnight. Tuesday 16th: Dingle Peninsula day tour Leisurely breakfast followed by a tour around the Dingle Peninsula with its stunning seascapes and ancient beehive huts. Later return to Dingle with time to explore the town on your own. Evening at leisure for dinner. Wednesday 17th: Dingle - Waterford From Dingle travel to Killarney to enjoy a guided tour of Muckross House situated in Killarney National Park. Time to enjoy the beautiful gardens before heading on through Blarney in Co. Cork, with a short stop (optional visit to kiss the famous stone of eloquence). Continue south east through Dungarvan to Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland for overnight and dinner. Thursday 18th: Waterford - Kilkenny Today, we enjoy a visit to the medieval city of Kilkenny with its beautiful Norman Castle. After some free time,travel through the picturesque villages and return to Waterford and enjoy a walking tour of the city wit a local guide. Evening at leisure. Friday 19th: Waterford - Dublin Depart Waterford and travel to New Ross (homestead of teh Kennedy Clan) and visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship to learn about the experience of immigrants on their voyage to a New World. Continue to Glendalough to visit the 6th century settlement founded by St. Kevin before arriving in Dublin for Check-in at your hotel,evening at leisure. Saturday 20th: Dublin Morning sightseeing tour of the city with afternoon at leisure to explore on your own. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner & music as a grand finale to your trip. Sunday 21st: Depart for Dublin airport Depart your hotel for Dublin airport and your return flight to the USA. Costings & Inclusions.  For a listing of Inclusions, trip costs and dates please click on the button  Slea Head Drive Hotels & Highlights  For trip details and some of the highlights of the tour please click here. Replica Emmigrant Ship © Exceptional Service        Extraordinary Journeys Celtic Journeys USA & Ireland     Toll Free:     Phone:651 291 8003    Email: info@celtic-journeys.com Thatched Pub, Co. waterford Boating Killarney, Co. Kerry