TLC Tours (Harmony Katz)
Day 1: DEPART THE UNITED STATES
Depart your hometown and take an overnight flight across the Atlantic. Enjoy in-flight entertainment and meal service as you travel to start your vacation.
Day 2: SHANNON ARRIVAL
After landing at Shannon Airport complete customs and immigration formalities. Your CIE Tours driver/guide will welcome you to Ireland. Have breakfast at the Inn at Dromoland before traveling along the coast of scenic County Clare. Stop to visit the Cliffs of Moher one of Irelands most beloved natural landmarks. See magical vistas overlooking the shimmering Atlantic Ocean along with Irelands Western coastline. After your visit take a short ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary. Then journey into Killarney where you will check in for dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 3: RING OF KERRY
This morning visit St. Marys Church which was built in 1870 in the English-Gothic style. Long ago the site once included St. Marys Well reputed to cure a variety of ailments. Afterwards set off to explore the Ring of Kerry which consist of over a 100 miles of marvelous scenery. See some of Irelands highest peaks on one side of the road and a coastline scattered with golden beaches and rocky headlands on the other. There will also be plenty of stops to take-in the scenery and to snap photos. Return to Killarney where the remainder of the day is free for individual pursuits and dining.
Day 4: BLARNEY CASTLE
Leaving Killarney travel through Irelands countryside into Blarney where you can climb the battlements of Blarney Castle and kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence. Next journey into Cobh where you will have some time at leisure to explore this picturesque waterside town. From Cobh head to the nearby city of Cork and check into your hotel. In the evening enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant followed by a Sing Song with your fellow travelers.
Day 5: DUBLIN & SKERRIES
Departing Cork travel to the Rock of Cashel and stop for photos of these majestic church ruins which are clustered high on a limestone outcrop overlooking the surrounding countryside. Continue your journey through Irelands rolling hills into Dublin and set off on an orientation drive around Dublin city center. Dublin is one of the liveliest capitals in Europe but there are plenty of historical places also. See the main thoroughfares of OConnell Street and Nassau Street the shopping streets and some lovely public parks. Motor a short distance to your hotel check in and settle into your room. Tonight head to the town of Skerries for an independently arranged dinner followed by a Sing Song with your fellow travelers.
Day 6: GUINNESS STOREHOUSE
Today drive to St. Patricks Cathedral which is almost as old as the city itself. While at the cathedral perform with your choral group before taking part in a private performance for the Lord Mayor. Next tour Guinness Storehouse to see exhibits on how this world famous stout was first created and why it is so popular today. Finish your visit in the roof-top bar where you can sample a draft of Guinness. If time permits you may do some independent shopping before dinner at the hotel.
Day 7: MOON RIVER CRUISE
This morning drive into Carrick-on-Shannon and embark on a Moon River Cruise. While on board enjoy the breathtaking scenery associated with the River Shannon. Afterwards transfer to your hotel in Sligo check in and settle into your room. Tonight enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant followed by a Sing Song with your group
Day 8: QUIET MAN WALK
Leaving Sligo journey through Irelands green pastures into Cong a place made famous by the 1952 movie of The Quiet Man featuring John Wayne and Maureen OHara. Upon arrival embark on a walking tour of the village to discover places featured in the movie and see some of the movie memorabilia in the Quiet Man Heritage Cottage. Afterwards transfer to your hotel in Bunratty check in and settle into your room. Spend some time at leisure before this evenings festivities.
Tonight join in the fun and feasting at Bunratty or Knappogue Castle. Your medieval-style banquet is served in the Great Hall of the 15th century castle.
Day 9: RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES
Transfer to Shannon Airport to check in for your flight. You may do some last minute shopping at the duty free stores before flying back to the United States.
CONFIRMED HOTELS
Killarney Plaza Hotel, KILLARNEY 2 nights
River Lee Hotel, CORK 1 night
Ashling Hotel, DUBLIN 2 nights
Clayton Hotel, SLIGO 1 night
Bunratty Castle Hotel, BUNRATTY 1 night
TOUR INCLUDES
Exclusive transport by luxury motorcoach with a driver/guide
Meet and greet service with one group transfer upon arrival and departure at the airport
Hotel accommodation based on twin bedded rooms with private bath as listed for 07 nights
Full breakfasts (08)
Breakfast upon arrival at The Inn at Dromoland
Dinners (05):
Table d'hôte dinners (04)
Medieval Banquet at an Irish Castle
Passage on the Tarbert Ferry
Choral Performance w/Group for the Lord Mayor
Moon River Cruise
'The 'Quiet Man' walking tour of Cong
Visits and admission fees to:
Cliffs of Moher
St. Mary's Church (Killarney)
Blarney Castle
Guinness Storehouse
Hotel porterage, service charges and government taxes
Flight bags, ticket wallets, baggage tags and identifying strap