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2008 Irish Fling
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 Highlights
Bunratty Castle Medieval BanquetJaunting Car & Muckross HouseCobh Heritage CentreWaterford Crystal FactoryHistoric Walk around WaterfordFarewell Dinner and Overnight at Dunboyne Castle Hotel
What's Included
Sightseeing by luxury coach throughoutWelcome get-together drinkGroup transfers on arrival and departureHorse-drawn jaunting car ride in KillarneyServices of a professional Irish tour directorWalking tour of Waterford with local guideSuperior first class hotels with private bath/shower for 5 nightsVisits and admissions to Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Muckross House & Gardens, Blarney Woollen Mills, Cobh Heritage Centre,Waterford Crystal Factory and Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens5 full Irish breakfasts (B)Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap5 dinners (D) including - Medieval Banquet and entertainment in Bunratty Castle - Farewell dinner at Dunboyne Castle Hotel - 3 table d'hote dinnersAll local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
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| Details | | CIE Tours | | Offer valid through 9/30/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart U.S. for Shannon | Depart U.S. for Shannon : Fly across the Atlantic from your U.S. gateway city, traveling overnight to Ireland. | | Day 2 | Bunratty | Bunratty Castle Banquet : Land at Shannon Airport and locate the CIE Tours desk in the Arrivals Hall for a group transfer to your nearby hotel. Complimentary transfers will be offered from Shannon Airport between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm. If your flight arrives later than 2:00 pm, you must transfer to the hotel at your own expense. This afternoon you are at leisure to rest after your journey or take a stroll on your own through Bunratty Folk Park. Join your fellow travelers for a welcome drink before heading to the 15th century Bunratty Castle for a medieval-style meal and entertainment. (D) | | Day 3 | Killarney | Flying Boat Museum & Killarney : Drive through Limerick and along by the River Shannon to Foynes to visit the Flying Boat Museum. In the early days of flight this was the landing place for Pan Am Clippers from the United States and Europe. The museum recreates the infancy of aviation with vivid displays. Journey into County Kerry and stop in Listowel, renowned as the birthplace of J. B. Keane, a popular 20th century playwright. Continue to Killarney and check into your hotel in the center of town. (B, D) | | Day 4 | Killarney | Jaunting Car Ride & Muckross House : Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to view lakes and mountains on the way to Muckross House. Tour the delightful 19th century furnished mansion on the shores of Muckross Lake and take a walk around the charming gardens. Drive to Kenmare where traditional buildings are gaily painted and enhanced with flowers. Drive up through Moll's Gap, a wonderful vantage point on the Ring of Kerry and stop at Ladies' View before returning to Killarney. (B, D) | | Day 5 | Waterford | Cobh Heritage & Waterford : Drive to Blarney and make a brief stop at the Blarney Woollen Mills in the village of Blarney. Travel through the outskirts of Cork city to visit Cobh Heritage Centre. See what travel was like under sail and steam and the many hardships travelers had to endure. Continue along the south coast to Waterford. Visit the Waterford Crystal Factory to watch the creation of this lovely crystal and view a wide range of tableware and special trophies. After dinner, join a local guide for a stroll around the historic city center. (B, D) | | Day 6 | Dunboyne | Medieval Kilkenny & National Stud : Drive north to Kilkenny and stop to look around the town. In medieval times the town was a prosperous trading center and the narrow streets still follow ancient routes. Travel north to Kildare and visit the Irish National Stud to learn about the valuable breeding industry. Walk through the Japanese Gardens, one of the finest such gardens in Europe before heading to the village of Dunboyne, on the outskirts of Dublin. Check into Dunboyne Castle Hotel and relax for a while before enjoying a farewell dinner. (B, D) | | Day 7 | Return to U.S. | Return to U.S. : Complimentary group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. (B) |
| | | Bunratty Castle Hotel - Bunratty, Co Clare - 1 night(s) | | Killarney Plaza Hotel - Killarney, Co Kerry - 2 night(s) | | Granville Hotel - Waterford City, Co Waterford - 1 night(s) | | Dunboyne Castle Hotel - Dunboyne, Co Meath - 1 night(s) |
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