CARROLL UNIVERSITY
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: DUBLIN ARRIVAL
After landing at Dublin Airport complete customs and immigration formalities. Your CIE Tours driver/guide will welcome you to Ireland and escort you and your luggage to the coach. Next set off on an orientation drive around Dublin city center. See the main thoroughfares of OConnell Street Nassau Street and some lovely public parks as you pass by many historical sites. Stop to visit EPIC Ireland which celebrates the dramatic story of the spread of Irish culture around the globe and how Ireland has changed throughout the years. Motor a short distance to your hotel check in and enjoy the remainder of the day free for independent exploring and dining.
Day 3: DUBLIN AT LEISURE
Spend the day at leisure to attend self-arranged visits with the coach at your disposal for transfers. In the evening you may like to dine in one of the many traditional or modern dinner venues located within the busting city.
(Coach will be at groups disposal within EU driving regulations)
Day 4: BLARNEY CASTLE
Departing Dublin drive into Blarney where you can climb the battlements of Blarney Castle and kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence. Continue your travel through the Irish countryside into Cork check into your hotel and settle into your room. Tonight you might like to sample the local cuisine by dining at a nearby venue.
Day 5: CLIFFS OF MOHER
Today drive along the coast of scenic County Clare 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 journey through Irelands rolling hills into Ennis check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. This evening you may like to sit down at a quaint restaurant or lively pub for an independent dinner.
Day 6: ENNIS TO DERRY
Leaving Ennis travel along Irelands rugged countryside into the historic city of Derry check into your hotel and settle into your room. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure for individual sightseeing shopping dining pubs and more.
Day 7: DERRY AT LEISURE
Enjoy the day at leisure to attend self-arranged visits with the coach at your disposal for transfers. Tonight you may like to dine in one of the many restaurants or pubs that Derry has to offer. (Coach will be at groups disposal within EU driving regulations)
Day 8: GIANTS CAUSEWAY
After breakfast travel to visit the Giants Causeway an impressive area of hexagonal columns formed over 60 million years ago by cooling lava which has given rise to many legends. Continue your drive into Belfast check into your hotel and settle into your room. This evening you are free to dine locally on your own.
Day 9: BELFAST SIGHTSEEING
This morning set off on a panoramic tour of Belfast to see the Albert Memorial the Opera House and Crown Liquor Saloon. Travel along such routes that may include Donegall Street the famed Great Victoria Street and even along the waterfront. Stop to visit Crumlin Road Gaol to explore over 150 years of Northern Irelands dark history from political prisoners to everyday citizens imprisoned during the Troubles many of which still live in Belfast to this day. Continue your journey into Dublin check into your hotel and settle into your room. Spend the rest of the day free for individual pursuits and dining.
Day 10: RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES
All too soon your vacation has come to its final day. Transfer to Dublin Airport in good time to check in for your flight. You may do some last minute shopping at the duty free stores before boarding your aircraft and flying back to the United States.
CONFIRMED HOTELS
Ashling Hotel, Dublin 2 nights
River Lee Hotel, Cork 1 night
Old Ground Hotel, Ennis 1 night
Ebrington Hotel, Derry 2 nights
Europa Hotel, Belfast 1 night
Ashling Hotel, Dublin 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 08 nights
Full breakfasts (08)
Visits and admission fees to:
EPIC Ireland
Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Giant's Causeway
Crumlin Road Gaol
Hotel porterage, service charges and government taxes
Flight bags, ticket wallets, baggage tags and identifying strap