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2008 Irish Discovery
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 Highlights
Abbey Tavern Dinner& ShowBunratty Castle Medieval BanquetBlarney CastleDingle PeninsulaCliffs of MoherBirr Castle GardensDunboyne Castle Hotel Overnight Stay
What's Included
Round trip flights between U.S. & DublinWelcome get-together drinkGroup transfers on arrival and departureTour of Dublin with a local guideSightseeing by luxury coach throughoutFerry ride across the River ShannonServices of a professional driver/guideVisits and admissions to Book of Kells at Trinity College, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Blasket Centre, Cliffs of Moher and Birr Castle GardensSuperior first class hotels with private bath/shower for 6 nightsDeluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap6 full Irish breakfasts (B)All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person5 dinners (D) including - Traditional Irish evening with dinner and entertainment at the Abbey Tavern - Medieval banquet and entertainment in Bunratty Castle - Farewell dinner at Dunboyne Castle Hotel - 2 table d'hote dinners
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| Details | | CIE Tours | | Offer valid through 9/30/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart U.S. for Dublin | Depart U.S. for Dublin : Take an overnight flight across the Atlantic to Ireland. | | Day 2 | Dublin | Dublin Arrival : Land at Dublin Airport and go to the CIE Tours desk to arrange a group transfer to your centrally located hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If you arrive later than noon, you will need to transfer to the hotel at your own expense. Enjoy some leisure time and at 7:00 pm meet your driver/guide for a welcome drink and discuss your tour. | | Day 3 | Dublin | Dublin & Abbey Tavern : A tour of Dublin will show you the highlights, including government buildings, public parks and stately Georgian townhouses. Visit Trinity College to view the 8th century Book of Kells, a highly illuminated manuscript of the gospels. The afternoon is free for independent activities and in the evening drive to the Abbey Tavern for a lively dinner show with traditional song and dance. (B, D) | | Day 4 | Killarney | Blarney Castle & Killarney : Depart Dublin and view the green countryside as you travel south. Stop to view the stately church ruins atop the Rock of Cashel and continue south to visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous "Stone of Eloquence". Also visit the Blarney Woollen Mills before driving to Killarney. Check into your hotel and relax before dinner. (B, D) | | Day 5 | Killarney | Dingle Peninsula Tour : Today discover the scenic Dingle Peninsula as you drive along the south shore and admire heathery mountains and sandy beaches. Pause in Dingle before continuing to Dunquin. Tour the Blasket Centre to learn about the Blasket Islands, inhabited until 1953 by fishermen and hardy farmers. Return to Killarney and enjoy free time to relax or take a walk. (B, D) | | Day 6 | Limerick | Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty : Travel to Tarbert and cross the River Shannon by ferry. Drive via Lahinch to view the Cliffs of Moher, limestone cliffs that drop 700 feet to the open Atlantic Ocean. Drive through the town of Ennis to your hotel, located between Bunratty and the city of Limerick. This evening a medieval-style meal and entertainment at 15th century Bunratty Castle will be create a memorable experience. (B, D) | | Day 7 | Dunboyne | Birr Castle Gardens & Dunboyne Castle : Drive to the center of Ireland to visit Birr Castle Gardens, which offer formal gardens, the tallest box hedges in the world, hornbeam cloisters and over 1,000 different species of trees and shrubs. Also see the giant telescope which was the largest in the world when completed in the 1840's. Drive to your elegant hotel, just outside Dublin and enjoy a farewell dinner with some local entertainment. (B, D) | | Day 8 | Depart for Home | Depart for Home : On this final day of your tour take a group transfer to Dublin Airport where your tour concludes at 10:00 am. If you need to arrive earlier, your guide will coordinate an early group transfer. (B) |
| | | Academy Plaza Hotel - Dublin - 2 night(s) | | The Brehon Hotel - Killarney, Co Kerry - 2 night(s) | | Radisson Hotel - Limerick, Co Limerick - 1 night(s) | | Dunboyne Castle Hotel - Dunboyne, Co Meath - 1 night(s) |
| | Coach Tour and River Cruise prices are based on two people sharing rooms; for single prices.Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. This list indicates brochure rates and dates. If your date of choice is marked "On Request" or appears in the brochure but not on this page please contact your travel agent for information.Air price is based on departures from New York. Additional add-on airfares from other cities are available. The air inclusive prices are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability.Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage. Please contact your airline for detailed information regarding your airline's checked baggage policies.We highly recommend that you review our general conditions page for full details on terms, conditions, and penalties. |
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