Vint Group
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. Enjoy one group transfer to your hotel check in and spend the balance of the day at leisure for independent exploring and dining.
Day 3: DUBLIN SIGHTSEEING
This morning set off with a local guide who will show you around Dublin. The city has been molded through the centuries by economic political and artistic influences that has shaped its architecture. Stop to tour Guinness Storehouse to see exhibits on how this worldfamous stout was first created and why it is so popular today. Finish your visit in the rooftop bar where you can sample a draft of Guinness. Then visit the nearby Old Jameson Distillery which was voted Worlds leading Distillery Tour in 2018 and 2019. While here enjoy a fully guided immersive tour to learn about the history and process of whiskey making. Finally end with a comparative whiskey tasting and complimentary Jameson cocktail. Head back to your hotel where you might like to relax or freshen up before a festive evening with your group.
Tonight head to Taylors Three Rock for quality Irish food that is accompanied with lively music and dance.
Day 4: KILMAINHAM GAOL
Today visit Kilmainham Gaol to see what punishment was like during its years of operation from 1796 to 1924. Learn about political prisoners especially from the 1916 Rising detained here because of their efforts to shape Irelands history. Then continue on to visit the awardwinning Pearse Lyons Distillery for a guided tour and tasting of their Irish Whiskey. Return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day free to sightsee shop and dine on your own.
Day 5: ATHLONE CASTLE
Departing Dublin drive into County Westmeath to visit Athlone Castle which current structure dates to the 13th century and is famous for being a part of the 1690 Great Siege of Athlone. Then visit the nearby Seans Bar Irelands oldest Pub to enjoy a drink with your fellow travelers. Continue your travel into Spanish Point check into your hotel and settle into your room. In the evening meet your fellow travelers for dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Day 6: CLIFFS OF MOHER
Leaving Spanish Point 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 your visit journey into Kildare and check into the imposing K Club Hotel. Spend the balance of the afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy the many wonderful amenities that the K Club has to offer. You may like to play an optional round of golf see a falconry demonstration or even take a leisurely horseback riding excursion on the estate property. Or perhaps you may like to visit The K Clubs luxurious spa. Tonight join your fellow travelers in the magnificent hotel restaurant for a wonderful farewell dinner.
Day 7: 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
Camden Court Hotel, Dublin 3 nights
Armada Hotel, Spanish Point 1 night
K Club, Straffan (Kildare) 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 05 nights
Full breakfasts (05)
Dinners (03):
Table d'hôte dinners (02)
Dublin Irish Night w/dinner & entertainment
Tour of Dublin with a local guide
Drink at Sean's Bar
Visits and admission fees to:
Guinness Storehouse
Old Jameson Distillery
Kilmainham Goal
Pearse Lyons Distillery
Athlone Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Hotel porterage, service charges and government taxes
Flight bags, ticket wallets, baggage tags and identifying strap