CRUISES AND TOURS UNLIMITED
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 and escort you and your luggage to the coach 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 Adare check into your hotel and enjoy some time at leisure before tonights festivities
This evening join in the fun and feasting at Bunratty Castle Your medieval-style banquet is served in the Great Hall of the 15th century castle During and after the meal the lords and ladies of the castle will transport you in spirit to the Middle Ages with their songs and stories
Day 3: ADARE TO DINGLE
Leaving Adare travel to visit Gabriel Kavanagh Farm where you will have the opportunity to see some sheepdogs work in their natural environment Continue your journey through the Irish countryside into Dingle check into your hotel and settle into your room Tonight head to a local venue to enjoy a traditional Irish dinner with your group
Day 4: RING OF KERRY
This morning drive into Killarney and embark on a horse-drawn jaunting car ride through the grounds of the Killarney National Park Next set off to explore the Ring of Kerry which consist of over 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 After cross to Valencia Island to visit the Skellig Experience which describes the life of early monks who led austere lives on the nearby islands Head back to your hotel in Dingle for an evening at leisure
Day 5: BLARNEY CASTLE
Today drive into Blarney where you can climb the battlements of Blarney Castle and kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence Then travel into County Tipperary for photos of the Rock of Cashel These majestic church ruins are clustered high on a limestone outcrop overlooking the surrounding countryside Continue your journey into Dun Laoghaire check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day free for independent exploring and dining
Day 6: FOOTBALL GAME
Spend the morning and afternoon free to relax or sightsee and explore Dublin There are plenty of shops along Nassau Street and the pedestrianized Grafton Street or Henry Street You may like to explore Temple Bar or visit some of the traditional pubs Later in the day you might like to dine in one of the traditional or modern dinner venues located within the city
After an independent dinner head to Aviva Stadium a sporting stadium with a capacity for 51700 spectators It is also commonly known as Lansdowne Road while UEFA refers to it as the Dublin Arena The stadium opened on May 14 2010 and is built on the site of the old Lansdowne Road Venue Iowa State will play Kansas State in what is hoped to be an epic game where bragging rights are on the line (tickets not included in price of the tour)
Day 7: DUBLIN SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast 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 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 Head back to your nearby hotel and spend the rest of the day free to sightsee shop and dine on your own
Day 8: 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
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel, Adare 1 nights
Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle 2 nights
Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire 3 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 06 nights
Full breakfasts (06)
Dinners (02):
Medieval Banquet at an Irish Castle
Dinner at a local venue in Dingle
Sheepdog trials at a local farm
Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney
Visits and admission fees to:
Cliffs of Moher
Skellig Experience
Blarney Castle
Rock of Cashel (Photo Stop)
Guinness Storehouse
Hotel porterage, service charges and government taxes
Flight bags, ticket wallets, baggage tags and identifying strap