Irish Eyes Are Smiling
About Ireland - From $4,999.00 CAD per person (double rate, including all taxes and fees.)
Double rate: $4,999.00 CAD per person including all taxes and fees.Single rate: $6,499.00 CAD per person including all taxes and fees.
Departing September 5, 2019
Returning September 20, 2019
Itinerary:
Thursday - September 05, 2019
Depart St. John’s for you overnight flight to Dublin
Friday- September 06, 2019 MALAHIDE
You will be met by your driver/guide and taken to the Man O’War pub for breakfast. Afterwards you will check into your hotel in the seaside town of Malahide where the remainder of the day will be at leisure. This evening you will enjoy an early dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast/Dinner/ overnight at Grand Hotel – Malahide
Saturday- September 07, 2019 DUBLIN
Today we visit the beautiful city of Dublin. We will take a panoramic tour of Dublin City, driving through the statue lined O’Connell Street and elegant Georgian Squares to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College, before checking into your hotel. This evening you will enjoy an early dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast/Dinner/ overnight at Camden Court Hotel – Dublin
Sunday- September 08, 2019 DUBLIN
Today you will visit the Guinness Storehouse, where you can enjoy a tour and a pint of Guinness in the Gravity Bar, with wonderful views over the city. The remainder of the day you are free to further explore Dublin’s “Fair City” with your Hop on Hop Off sightseeing bus ticket. Tonight, you will enjoy an authentic Irish evening with dinner and some lively Irish entertainment.
Breakfast/Dinner/ overnight at Camden Court- Dublin
Monday- September 09, 2019 DUBLIN
Today is a free day to continue exploring Dublin with your sightseeing pass or you may wish to indulge in some retail therapy at some of the fine shops the city has to offer. This evening you are free to enjoy the pubs and craic (Irish for fun)
Breakfast/ overnight at Camden Court Hotel -Dublin
Tuesday September 10, 2019 SAINT PATRICK’S COUNTRY & BELFAST
Head North Through the majestic mountains of Mourne into Saint Patrick’s Country. Onwards to Belfast for a panoramic tour which will include the political wall murals located in the Protestant Shankhill Road and the Catholic Falls Road. A unique cultural experience.
Breakfast/Dinner/ overnight-Grand Central Hotel -Belfast
Wednesday September 11, 2019 TITANIC & CRUMLIN GAOL
This morning we visit Crumlin Gaol, where you will learn the fascinating history of the prison, which was home to many political prisoners during the times of” the Troubles”. Next, we visit the iconic Titanic Belfast Visitor Experience, which tells the story of the infamous ship, located on the slipways where she was built. This afternoon you will have free time to explore the city.
Breakfast/ overnight at Grand Central Hotel- Belfast.
Thursday September 12, 2019 GIANTS CAUSWAY & DERRY
This morning we drive north along the Antrim Coast and visit the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a must see on your Northern Ireland visit! We then continue to Derry where a local guide will tell the “Story of Derry” on a walking tour of this historic walled city.
Breakfast/Dinner/ overnight at Everglades Hotel-Derry
Friday September 13, 2019 BELLECK POTTERY & YEAT’S COUNTRY
Today we travel south through Donegal town to Mullaghmore for views of Donegal Bay and onto Belleek to visit the world-famous porcelain factory. We then enter the romantic domain of W.B. Yeats. via Drumcliffe, where he is buried, before continuing to Sligo.
Breakfast/Dinner/overnight at Clayton Hotel-Sligo
Saturday September 14, 2019 THE CLIFFS OF MOHER & MEDIEVEIL BANQUET
On route to Bunratty, enjoy the iconic scenery of Connemara with a stop at the stunning Kylemore Abby for a guided tour. Next, we traverse the Burren region before viewing the mighty Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy a fun Medieval Banquet this evening.
Breakfast/Dinner/overnight at Bunratty Castle Hotel-Bunratty
Sunday September 15, 2019 DINGLE PENINSULA
This morning we will take an excursion to uncover the breath-taking scenery of the 100 km Dingle Ring. View the Blasket Islands as we round Slea Head and enjoy the views of the lakes on route to Killarney, where we will spend the next two nights.
Breakfast/Dinner/overnight at Scott’s Hotel- Killarney
Monday September 16, 2019 THE RING OF KERRY & JAUNTING RIDE
After breakfast we head for the Ring of Kerry, a 100-mile panoramic driving route featuring seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly coloured farm houses, winding lanes and spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney. This afternoon enjoys a truly authentic Irish experience as we take a special adventure through Killarney on a horse drawn jaunting cart. Enjoy spectacular views of Killarney National Park. This evening you will enjoy an evening of song and dance at the Celtic Steps show in Tralee.
Breakfast/overnight at Scott’s Hotel – Killarney
Tuesday September 17, 2019 CORK CITY & WATERFORD CRYSTAL
Leaving Kerry, we travel east via some stunning landscapes as we head for County Cork. We stop in Cork City and enjoy the lovely English Market. We will also stop in Blarney, home of the Blarney Stone, Castle & Gardens. We continue to the city of Waterford and visit the new Waterford Crystal Centre before travelling to the historic city of Kilkenny.
Breakfast/Dinner/overnight at Hotel Minella-Clonmel
Wednesday September 18, 2019 AVOCA & FAREWELL DINNER
We travel back to Dublin via Avoca in Wicklow where we will have some time for shopping! Tonight, we have a farewell dinner at our hotel in Celbridge, County Dublin.
Breakfast/Dinner/ overnight at Celbridge Manor Hotel-Dublin
Thursday September 19, 2019 GLENDALOUGH
Today we depart for the early medieval monastic settlement of Glendalough. Set within the Wicklow Mountains National Park with scenic lakes and picturesque valleys, the settlement
Was founded by St. Ciaran in the 6th century. This evening is at leisure
Breakfast/overnight at Celbridge Manor Hotel – Dublin
Friday September 20, 2019 TOUR ENDS Breakfast -return home
Tour Includes
- Transportation throughout by modern touring coach
- Services of an experienced driver/guide
- 14 nights’ accommodation in first class hotels ( All rooms are ensuites )
- 14 full Irish Breakfasts
- 8 table d’hôte evening meals plus Medieval Banquet Dinner in Bunratty and Dublin dinner and Show (Total of 10 dinners)
- Celtic Steps show in Killarney
- Admissions to – Saint Patrick’s Visitor Centre; Crumlin Road Gaol; Titanic Belfast; Giant’s Causeway Centre; Belleek Pottery; Kylemore Abbey; Cliffs of Moher; Waterford Crystal Centre, Glendalough National Park
- Walking Tour of Derry City
- Jaunting car ride through Killarney
- Hop On/ Hop Off bus Dublin
- Baggage handling charges at all hotels on 1 piece of luggage
- Service charges and local taxes
What is not included in your tour price?
- Meals where not stated in itinerary
- Single Room Supplements
- Travel Insurance (Medical, Trip Interruption, Cancellation, etc.)
- Any personal expenses such baggage charge, excess baggage fees, airline seat assignment, phone bills, postage, laundry, beverages, maid, etc.
- Gratuities : driver andtour guide local guides.
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