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2009 Irish Welcome
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Highlights
Medieval Banquet with EntertainmentKate Kearney's Cottage Dinner & MusicAbbey Tavern Dinner & Traditional ShowStay with Irish Families in Killarney & Waterford"Titanic" History Walk around CobhGuided Tour of Dublin6th Century Clonmacnoise MonasterySpend Last Night Overlooking Galway Bay
What's Included
" Group transfers on arrival and departure- 2 Irish homestyle dinners" Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout" Welcome get-together drink" Services of a professional Irish driver/guide" Ferry ride across the River Shannon" Accommodation with private bath/shower for 6 nights - Superior & first class hotels in Bunratty and Dublin; town & country homes in Killarney and Waterford" "Titanic" walking tour of Cobh" 6 full Irish breakfasts (B)" Tour of Dublin with a local guide" 5 dinners (D) including" Visits and admissions to Cliffs of Moher, Muckross Gardens, Blarney Woollen Mills, Waterford Crystal Factory and Book of Kells at Trinity College- Medieval banquet & entertainment in a 15th century Irish castle" Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap- Dinner and show at Kate Kearney's Cottage" All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person- Traditional Irish evening with dinner and entertainment at the Abbey Tavern
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| Call 1 -877-752-7439 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7176538 | | CIE Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Flight to Shannon | Flight to Shannon : Board your overnight flight to Shannon. Relax with inflight entertainment and meal service as you cross the Atlantic. | | Day 2 | Bunratty | Bunratty & Medieval Banquet : Land in Shannon Airport! After immigration control and picking up your baggage, proceed to the CIE Tours desk in the Arrivals Hall. CIE Tours staff will arrange a group transfer to your Bunratty hotel. Complimentary transfers are available between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your flight arrives later than 12:00 noon, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. Spend the day at leisure in Bunratty. There's plenty to do right beside your hotel - Bunratty Folk Park, Durty Nelly's Pub and shopping. This evening meet your fellow travelers over a welcome drink and join in the fun and entertainment at Bunratty or Knappogue Banquet. (D) | | Day 3 | Killarney | Cliffs of Moher & Killarney : Drive to the coast to view the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, which rise to almost 700 feet above the wild Atlantic breakers and stretch along the coast for five miles. Then head south for a short ferry ride across the River Shannon. Stop in the charming village of Listowel for a stroll around before continuing through the mountainous countryside to Killarney. Take a look around this bustling and compact town before checking into your country home and meeting your Irish family. In the evening drive to the Gap of Dunloe to Kate Kearney's Cottage for dinner. Afterwards sit back and enjoy traditional Irish entertainment with popular songs, dances and a lot of laughs. (B, D) | | Day 4 | Killarney | Ring of Kerry & Muckross Gardens : Admire breathtaking vistas of mountains, cliffs and beaches on Ireland's most popular drive - the 100-mile Ring of Kerry. Enjoy the variety of scenery as you travel to the westernmost part of the Iveragh Peninsula. A number of stops will allow you to marvel at the spectacular scenery. Take a brief walk around the colorful village of Sneem and pause at Moll's Gap for stunning views of the Lakes of Killarney. Stop for a stroll around the wonderful Muckross Gardens, which are set along the shores of Muckross Lake. Return to Killarney and enjoy a home-style dinner this evening. (B, D) | | Day 5 | Waterford | Blarney & Titanic Walk : Leaving Killarney, head to the Blarney Woollen Mills where you can find excellent Irish merchandise. You will have time to walk around the village green or, if you feel energetic, you will have the opportunity to climb to the top of Blarney Castle to kiss the "Stone of Eloquence." Drive through the outskirts of Cork to the harbor town of Cobh, the last port of call for the Titanic. Take a guided walk around this picturesque town and the dockside with a local historian to see places relating to the Titanic's last scheduled stop. Travel east through the coastal towns of Youghal and Dungarvan and on to Waterford to meet and dine with your next host family. (B, D) | | Day 6 | Dublin | Waterford Crystal & Abbey Tavern : Tour the Waterford Crystal Factory to watch craftspeople transform molten glass into elegant hand-cut crystal. See magnificent trophies and a huge selection of crystal on display in the showrooms. Head north to Kilkenny, a medieval city with a huge castle dominating the center. Take a stroll through the narrow streets with many old buildings or along the walkways beside the river. Continue into the metropolitan area of Dublin to your hotel in the upmarket area of Ballsbridge. Drive to Howth on the north side of Dublin to the Abbey Tavern. Here sit down to a traditional dinner followed by a great show with plenty of Irish music and intricate step dancing. (B, D) | | Day 7 | Dublin | Dublin Tour & Book of Kells : Take a half-day guided tour of Dublin, founded by Vikings over 1,000 years ago. See elegant Georgian squares with townhouses and their famous colorful doors, pass the lush vegetation of St. Stephen's Green, cross the River Liffey to drive along O'Connell Street and pass the General Post Office where the 1916 Rebellion started. Finish your tour with a visit to Trinity College to view the magnificently illuminated manuscript of the 8th century Book of Kells. The afternoon and evening are at leisure to explore the city on your own. You may choose to return to your hotel in Ballsbridge or explore Temple Bar in the heart of the city. (B) | | Day 8 | Depart for Home | Depart for Home : For those on our 8-day vacation, your tour ends today with a group coach transfer to Dublin Airport. |
| | | Bunratty Castle Hotel - Bunratty, Co Clare - 1 night(s) | | Bed & Breakfast Homes - Killarney, Co Kerry - 2 night(s) | | Bed & Breakfast Homes - Waterford, Co Waterford - 1 night(s) | | Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge - Dublin - 2 night(s) |
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