TRAVEL EXPERTS
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 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 visit Trinity College to see the Book of Kells an 8th century illuminated manuscript of the gospels and the Old Library Motor a short distance to your hotel check in and enjoy some free time before this evenings welcome festivities
Tonight head to Nancy Hands Restaurant to enjoy an authentic Irish dinner with your group
Day 3: GUINNESS STOREHOUSE
Today 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 balance of the day free to sightsee shop and dine on your own
Day 4: DUBLIN TO CORK
Leaving Dublin travel through Irelands rolling hills into Kinsale and stop to enjoy some free time to explore around the charming seaside town on your own Originally a Georgian garrison town and harbor it is a popular yachting center today Roam around the steep streets with brightly painted houses and flowers In the town center you may like to view the Old Courthouse now a regional museum Kinsale is also dubbed the Gourmet Capital of Ireland so there are many wonderful places to dine Continue your journey into Cork check into your hotel and spend the balance of the day at leisure This evening you may like to dine in one of the many traditional or modern dinner venues located within the area
Day 5: BLARNEY CASTLE
This morning golfers will head into Kinsale to play a round of golf on the magnificent Old Head Golf Links Old Head is built on a 220-acre diamond of land jutting out over the Atlantic Ocean The promontory is almost an island with numerous caves running beneath your feet as you play The rest of the group will travel into Blarney where you can climb the battlements of Blarney Castle and kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence Continue your journey into Killarney check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day free for individual pursuits and dining
Day 6: RING OF KERRY
After breakfast set off to explore the Ring of Kerry which consists 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 Head back to your hotel in Killarney where you might like to relax or freshen up before tonights festivities
This evening travel to Kate Kearneys Cottage which is situated at the entrance of the Gap of Dunloe Your Irish Night will consist of a superb meal and entertainment
Day 7: DINGLE PENINSULA DRIVE
Today 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 a free evening
Day 8: 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 join a local guide for a gentle walking tour of the city See the medieval city walls Lynchs Castle and the narrow streets Transfer to your nearby hotel check in and spend the balance of the day at leisure In the evening you might like to head into the heart of Galway to enjoy an independent bite to eat at a lively local venue
Day 9: 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
Fairview Boutique Hotel, Killarney 3 nights
Galway Bay Hotel, Galway 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 (07)
Dinners (02)
Welcome dinner at Nancy Hand's Bar
Kate Kearney's Irish Night w/dinner & entertainment
Tour of Dublin with a local guide
Passage on the Tarbert Ferry
Guided walking tour of Galway
Visits and admission fees to:
Trinity College (Book of Kells)
Guinness Storehouse
Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Hotel porterage, service charges and government taxes
Flight bags, ticket wallets, baggage tags and identifying strap