October 12th - October 21st 2012
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.
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Costings & Inclusions:
Dates:
Depart October 12th 2012
Return October 21st 2012
Costing:
Cost $1,545 per person sharing
(plus air)
Discount of $75 for payment
by cheque
Extra Cost Single Room
$285 (single rooms limited)
Included in your Trip:
Accommodation for 8 nights with full breakfast each
morning
5 evening dinners
Entrance fees to places of interest noted
Transportation with a professional driver-guide
Not Included:
Airfare
Items of a personal nature
(laundry, telephone, etc.,)
Gratuities for driver/guide.
Lunches & 3 Dinners
Green Fees
Details & Highlights:
Dates:
Depart 12th October 2012
Return 21st October 2012
Details:
8 Nights & 10 Days
Arrive Dublin
Depart Dublin
Highlights:
A visit to the Cliffs of Moher
Galway / Connemara
Dingle
Kilkenny
Your Hotels - or similar (subject to change)
Galway - The Twelve Hotel (2 nights)
Dingle - Dingle Skellig (2 nights)
Waterford - Dooleys’s (2 nights)
Dublin - Mont Clare (2 nights)