10 Day Classic Ireland - Thursday Departure
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Tour Itinerary
DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for Ireland
Depart for Ireland
DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Dublin
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Most flights arrive in the early morning and your room may not be ready for you. In this case, leave your luggage with the concierge and your Tour Manager will provide suggestions for you to begin to explore the city on your own. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 5 PM, followed by a light dinner
Overnight: Dublin
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Saturday - Dublin City Tour
This morning's sightseeing includes a panoramic tour of Dublin. View St. Stephen's Green, Phoenix Park and Trinity College. Next, visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, the national cathedral of the Church of Ireland. Jonathan Swift author of Gulliver's Travels, who served as the dean of the cathedral in the 1700s is buried here. After time for lunch on your own, continue westward to Galway, a seafaring town steeped in tradition and a cultural center for the west of Ireland. Stop at Galway Cathedral and then continue to see the medieval city walls and colorful streets between the River Corrib and Eyre Square. Enjoy free time for a stroll in this bohemian town
Overnight: Dublin
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Sunday - Travel to Kilkenny
Departing Dublin, travel through scenic County Wicklow past the Blessington Lakes on your way to Kilkenny, located on the banks of the River Nore. Spend the balance of the afternoon at leisure. Later tonight, have dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Kilkenny
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Monday - Waterford, Blarney Castle en Route to Killarney
Today, on to Waterford, a place that can trace its beginnings back to the arrival of the Vikings. Stop at the world-famous Waterford Crystal showroom* for a factory tour to see the collection of exquisite glassware in its city of origin. Then, drive through the scenic south of Ireland into enchanting County Cork for a visit to storied 15th century Blarney Castle, where you'll have an opportunity to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone, promising you the "gift of gab." Free time for shopping for traditional Irish crafts at the Blarney Woollen Mills before driving to Killarney, in County Kerry, with its soaring mountain ranges, beautiful valleys, crystal lakes and spectacular rugged coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. This evening, dinner is at the hotel. Tonight, experience the optional Gaelic Roots Live Show,** an exciting Irish show which brings together all that is great about the culture and traditions of Ireland*Available for Apr- mid Oct departures only**Available for mid Apr-mid Oct departures only
Optional: Gaelic Roots Live Show (PM)
Overnight: Killarney
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, Tuesday - Ring of Kerry Tour
Today's sightseeing begins with a tour through Killarney National Park and the world-famous "Ring of Kerry," perhaps the most picturesque locale in all of Ireland. Pass by the remote villages of Cahirciveen and Sneem, which are full of traditional colorful houses. Return to Killarney in late afternoon. Perhaps, try the optional Jaunting Car* (pony & open carriage) excursion through the peaceful green countryside*Available for mid Apr-mid Oct departures only
Optional: Jaunting Cars (PM)
Overnight: Killarney
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Wednesday - Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Cliffs of Moher, Galway City Tour
Travel north through the picturesque village of Adare, with its pastel-hued storefronts and thatched roof houses, known as the "prettiest village" in Ireland. Visit Bunratty Castle, the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland restored to its former splendor with original furnishings, tapestries and works of art. On to the delightful Folk Park, dedicated to life in Ireland during the 19th century. Experience the sights and sounds of this enchanting place as you stroll around the charming village street complete with school, post office, doctor's house, hardware shop, and, of course, McNamara's pub. Later, view some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery as you drive to the mighty Cliffs of Moher, a wall of rock that rises some 700 feet above the ocean. Continue north through the desolate limestone plateau known as the Burren to lively Galway. Take a tour of the colorful town, including a stop at the grand Galway Cathedral on the banks of the River Corrib. Dinner is at your hotel this evening
Overnight: Galway
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Thursday - Connemara Excursion
Today, enjoy a full day excursion into the Irish countryside. Travel west for a visit to Kylemore Abbey in the heart of Connemara National Park. There, admire the lakes, mountains, and calm shades of green for which Ireland is renowned
Overnight: Galway
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Friday - Return to Dublin
Begin the day with a relaxed morning in Galway where you might shop for souvenirs or, take a stroll around Eyre Square. Then, drive back to Dublin. Tonight, during dinner at your hotel, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Dublin
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Saturday - Depart Ireland
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Special Features
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
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Optional tours and gratuities.
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Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
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This first class hotel is located in the heart of the International Financial Services Centre, overlooking the River Liffey and ten minutes walk from O'Connell Bridge.
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