STREAMSTOWN ENTERTAINMENT
Day 1: DEPART THE UNITED STATES
Depart your hometown and take an overnight flight across the Atlantic. Enjoy inflight 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 journey into Kilkenny and set off on a guided walking tour of the town. The humorous and informative guide will show you many sites which help make stories about the past come to life. After enjoy some time at leisure at explore around the medieval town on your own. Then drive into Blarney where you can climb the battlements of Blarney Castle and kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence. Continue your travel into Cork check into your hotel and settle into your room. In the evening join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Day 3: OLD MIDLETON DISTILLERY
Today travel into Midleton to visit the Midleton Distillery Experience. Discover how whiskey is made as you walk through the old buildings. At the end of your tour enjoy a sample of the finished product. Then journey into Kinsale and set off on a brief walking tour with a local guide to learn the history of the town. Kinsale has been a favorite for artists due to its steep narrow streets quirky shopfronts and many fine Georgian houses. Today it is renowned as the gourmet capital of Ireland as there are many awardwinning restaurants and pubs. Enjoy some free time to explore around the town independently before heading back to your hotel in Cork. Tonight you might like to sample the local cuisine by dining at a nearby venue.
Day 4: RING OF KERRY
Leaving Cork set off to explore a section of the breathtaking Ring of Kerry. The scenic drive will take you to plenty of stops at strategic locations where you can take photos. Along the way journey into Kenmare and stop to enjoy some time at leisure. Then continue your drive to Molls Gap which overlooks the three lakes before traveling to Ladies View for more spectacular view of Killarneys lakes and mountains. Transfer to your hotel in Killarney check in and settle into your room. This evening meet your group in the hotel restaurant for a delicious meal.
Day 5: DINGLE PENINSULA DRIVE
After breakfast discover the beauties of the Dingle Peninsula once described by the National Geographic Traveler as the most beautiful place on earth. Drive along the south shore of the peninsula for plenty of vistas of heathery mountains sandy stretches of beach stunning green landscapes and rocky headlands. Pause at strategic locations to admire the views and take photos. Next drive into Dingle town and stop to enjoy some free time to explore the area on your own. Dingle is an area situated below Slievanea Mountain and faces comfortably onto the sheltered harbor. As a market town and fishing port Dingle has long been well supplied with pubs and opportunities to hear traditional Irish music. Return to your hotel in Killarney for an evening at leisure.
Day 6: CLIFFS OF MOHER
Departing Killarney travel into Tarbert and take a short ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary. Next 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. Continue your journey into Galway and embark on a panoramic tour to see the principal sights of the city. See the Spanish Arch in the Claddagh area the City Museum and the Cathedral of Our Lady which is built on the site of the former county jail. Motor a short distance to your hotel check in and spend some time at leisure before dining in the hotel restaurant with your group.
Day 7: CONNEMARA SIGHTSEEING
This morning journey through the Connemara Region to admire the sweeping views of boglands and misty mountains. As you drive along you will see many sheep that graze freely and tracts of bogland where some people handcut peat for home heating. Continue into Leenane and set off on a short catamaran cruise aboard the Connemara Lady through Killary Harbour Irelands only fjord. Enjoy the onboard commentary as you admire the views from this narrow inlet which is surrounded by hills and cliffs. After head to Kylemore Abbey for a tour of the elegant mansion and church set beside a tranquil lake. Learn of the tales of tragedy romance and royal visits. Also walk through the magical Victorian walled garden. Return to your hotel in Galway and enjoy the remainder of the day free for independent sightseeing shopping dining and more.
Day 8: SEANS BAR
Today drive into Athlone and stop at Seans Bar Irelands oldest Pub to enjoy a drink with your fellow travelers. Next travel into Kilbeggan to visit the Kilbeggan Distillery which was established in 1757 and is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in the world. While here enjoy a tour and tasting of the finished product. Continue your journey through the Irish countryside into Dublin check into your hotel and settle into your room. You might like to relax or freshen up before tonights festivities.
This evening head to Nancy Hands Restaurant to enjoy an authentic Irish dinner with your group.
Day 9: DUBLIN AT LEISURE
Spend the day completely at leisure to attend selfarranged visits with the coach at your disposal for part of the day. Tonight you may like to sit down at a quaint restaurant or lively pub for an independent dinner.
(Coach will be at groups disposal within EU driving regulations)
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
River Lee Hotel, Cork 2 nights
Europe Hotel & Resort, Killarney 2 nights
Ardilaun Hotel, Galway 2 nights
Hyatt Centric The Liberties Hotel, Dublin 2 nights
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)
Dinners (04):
Table d'hôte dinners (03)
Dinner at Nancy Hand's Restaurant
Guided walking tours of Kilkenny & Kinsale
Passage on the Tarbert Ferry
Connemara Seacruise
Drink at Sean's Bar
Visits and admission fees to:
Blarney Castle
Old Midleton Distillery
Cliffs of Moher
Kylemore Abbey
Kilbeggan Distillery
Hotel porterage, service charges and government taxes
Flight bags, ticket wallets, baggage tags and identifying strap