Unforgettable Ireland

Tour Highlights:
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Guinness Storehouse
Factory Tour of Waterford Crystal
Walking Tour of Waterford
Ferry Ride across the River Shannon
Knock 
W.B. Yeats Grave
River Shannon Cruise with tea and scones
Megalithic Tombs Visitor Center at Newgrange

Prices & Dates : Below

Based on per person traveling in twin room, Prices are subject to change 

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:

• Escorted sightseeing by luxury motorcoach
• Professional Irish Tour Director throughout
• Accommodation at 3 & 4 star hotels for 8 nights and 1 night at the15th century Irish Castle
• Full Irish Breakfast (B) daily except morning of arrival
• Nine dinners (D) including two with entertainment - Dublin Irish Night; Farewell dinner at 15th Century Cabra Castle
• Welcome reception hosted by your Tour Director (R)
• All entrance fees to:
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral
  • Guinness Storehouse
  • Factory Tour of Waterford Crystal
  • Walking Tour of Waterford
  • Ferry Ride across the River Shannon
  • Knock Shrine
  • W.B. Yeats' grave
  • River Shannon Cruise with Tea and Scones
  • Megalithic Tombs Visitor Center at Newgrange
• Sightseeing including: Dublin, Waterford, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney, Sligo, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Donegal and Cavan
• Tips for baggage handling, taxes and hotel gratuities except gratuity to your Tour Director

Pricing excludes

• Airfare, Airport taxes and security charges
• Transfers from airport/ hotel/ airport
• Drinks and Meals not speciically identified
• Other personal expenses

DAILY ITINERARY

Day 1: Depart USA Your trip to the beautiful Emerald Isle begins when you board your evening flight bound for Dublin Airport. (Your airfare is not included in the tour price). Relax and enjoy the in-flight meal service and onboard entertainment.

Day 2: Dublin City Upon arrival at Dublin airport, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall. A representative will be there to meet you and arrange a transfer to your first hotel. If your flight arrives after 12.00 noon, you will need to transfer to the hotel at your own expense. In the afternoon, commencing at 2.30 pm, visit the Guinness Storehouse, the birthplace of this famous pint, in the heart of Dublin. Later, enjoy a welcome reception with your tour director and fellow passengers followed by dinner at the hotel. Accommodation: Castleknock Hotel or similar. (R, D)

Day 3: Dublin City Tour After breakfast, we will take a tour of Dublin’s Fair City. We will pass Trinity College, home of the Book of Kells and continue on to visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral. We’ll pass O’Connell Street, Europe’s largest street and pass Christchurch Cathedral, and the Bank of Ireland, which is formerly the Irish House of Parliament. If you keep a close eye on the road, you may even spot Molly Malone wheeling her wheelbarrow! The afternoon is free for shopping or sightseeing, and perhaps a visit to Trinity College and the Book of Kells. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Irish dinner accompanied by ballads, Irish dancing and song! Accommodation: Castleknock Hotel or similar. (B,D)

Day 4: Dublin & Waterford Crystal Today our drive is through County Wicklow, also known as the “Garden of Ireland”. We will visit Glendalough, where St. Kevin founded his 6th century monastic settlement. On then to the lovely town of Avoca, where the popular TV series Ballykissangel was filmed. We continue to Waterford, where we will see the magnificent crystal as it is crafted at the Waterford Crystal factory. After checking into the hotel you have some free time to explore before dinner. Accommodation: Belfry Hotel or similar. (B,D)

Day 5: Blarney & Killarney After breakfast experience Waterford with a historical walking tour, where you will learn all about Viking Waterford. On then to Blarney where we you can indulge in a little shopping at the famous Blarney Woolen Mills. There will be time for those that wish to climb the castle steps to kiss the Blarney Stone! We arrive into Killarney in the late afternoon. Accommodation: Killarney Towers Hotel or similar. (B,D)

Day 6: Ring of Kerry After breakfast we embark on one of Ireland most scenic drives, the Ring of Kerry. We head along the coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Sneem. The circle is completed as our route takes us on to “Ladies View” then back to Killarney. In the afternoon, step back in time and opt to take a ride in a traditional horse drawn cart by the lakes of Killarney. Return to your hotel where we will enjoy dinner. Accommodation: Killarney Towers Hotel or similar. (B,D)

Day 7: Cliffs of Moher & Galway We depart Killarney and head north crossing the Shannon River by ferry into Kilimer, County Clare. Our first stop today is the majestic, spectacular, and mighty Cliffs of Moher. Rising 700 feet above the ocean and extending 5 miles, the Cliffs offer sweeping views of the Atlantic, the Aran Islands, and Galway Bay. We continue on to Galway, “the city of Tribes” after the fourteen families who originally settled in the area. Enjoy this historic city visiting the Cathedral and Claddagh area. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the hotel. Accommodation: Ardilaun Hotel or similar. (B,D)

Day 8: Knock & Sligo This morning after breakfast we will depart Galway and travel north to Knock, where we visit the Marian Shrine and Basilica, Ireland’s place of pilgrimage. We continue on to visit the grave of William Butler Yeats, and are reminded of his famous works. In the afternoon we arrive at our Sligo hotel and you are free for the remainder of the afternoon. Tonight we will enjoy dinner in the hotel. Accommodation: Radisson SAS Hotel or similar. (B,D)

Day 9: Donegal Day Tour After your Irish breakfast this morning we travel through the rugged and beautiful county of Donegal. Our drive takes us along Donegal Bay to the fishing village of Killybegs and then northwards through the charming towns of Ardara and Glenties, the latter winning Ireland's Tidy Town Award. We return to our hotel for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Radisson SAS Hotel or similar. (B,D)

Day 10: Donegal & Kingscourt Leaving Donegal behind us, we enjoy a mid morning cruise on the River Shannon, sampling tea and scones, the traditional “Irish Coffee Break”. Our drive south continues to the beautiful 17th century Cabra Castle, situated in Kingscourt Co. Cavan where we will spend our final two nights stay Ireland. This evening, we will enjoy a special farewell dinner in the castle. Accommodation: Cabra Castle or similar. (B,D)

Day 11: Dublin/USA Savor one last hearty Irish breakfast before heading off to Dublin Airport for your return flight. (B)