Deluxe Ireland
Tags:
Sightseeing; exploration; Sightseeing tour; Ring of Kerry; Ireland tour; Kylemore Abbey; Excrusion; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Cliffs of Moher; Blarney Castle; Waterford Crystal Factory; Muckross House; Flying Boat Museum; Trinity College Library; Cobh Heritage Centre; Moonriver cruise;
The Deluxe Ireland tour combines a captivating journey through Ireland's famous cities accompanied by five-star luxury accommodations that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. The Irish are renowned for their warm hospitality and this deluxe tour offers five-star treatment throughout your tour. Enjoy stays in Dublin, Cork, ...
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- Trip Length:
- 11 days
- Price Range:
- From $4525 to $4565 (Rates are per person based on double occupancy.) per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
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Jun 30, 2008 to Jul 10, 2008
Jul 10, 2008 to Jul 20, 2008
Sep 18, 2008 to Sep 28, 2008
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 17)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
The Deluxe Ireland tour combines a captivating journey through Ireland's famous cities accompanied by five-star luxury accommodations that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. The Irish are renowned for their warm hospitality and this deluxe tour offers five-star treatment throughout your tour. Enjoy stays in Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Clare and Mayo combining elegant properties and castles with excellent sightseeing along the way. The Deluxe Ireland tour is the utmost in traditional Irish hospitality!
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Depart USA.
Commercial Flight
Fly transatlantic overnight to Ireland.
Day 2 - Dublin
Arrive in Dublin, Ireland.
Hotel
Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel, the luxurious Four Seasons, located within the Royal Dublin Society Show Grounds. This Georgian style property offers premier rooms in a period style ambience: a perfect way to relax after your flight.
Food and Dining
Join your Tour Director and traveling companions for a Cocktail Reception.
Day 3 - Cork
Dublin / Waterford / Cork.
Sightseeing
Travel through the serene Wicklow Mountains to the monastic ruins at Glendalough. On to the ancient town of Waterford with its colorful terrace houses, cafés and bars overlooking the quayside.
Arts, Crafts and Antiques
At the Waterford Crystal Factory, enjoy a VIP tour and watch master craftsmen at work in the centuries-old tradition of glass blowing and engraving.
Shopping
There is time afterward to enjoy the splendid showroom and perhaps select a special piece of the sparkling glass to take home. End the day in Cork.
Day 4 - Killarney
Cork / Cobh / Blarney / Killarney.
Sightseeing
Visit Cobh, a Victorian seafront town. The Heritage Centre brings the Queenstown (as Cobh was once named) story alive, with exhibits, photographs and original film footage.
Bus
Next is Blarney Castle with its magical stone that gives the gift of eloquence for a kiss.
Arts, Crafts and Antiques
Wander across to the Blarney Woollen Mills for traditional Irish crafts and knitwear.
Hotel
Then on to Killarney and your beautiful hotel and spa, set on a lush hill overlooking the lakes.
Day 5 - Killarney
The Ring Of Kerry.
Sightseeing
The road that winds around the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula is better known as “The Ring of Kerry." Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a breathtaking landscape.
Sightseeing
Return to Killarney and enjoy a jaunting car ride to Muckross House, an elegant mansion set on the shores of Muckross Lake.
Day 6 - Killarney
Killarney / Newmarket-on-Fergus (Dromoland Castle).
Museums
This morning visit the Flying Boat Museum at Foynes, which became the centre of the aviation world from 1939 to 1945. On July 9th, 1939, Pan Am's luxury Flying Boat, the "Yankee Clipper" landed at Foynes. This was the first commercial passenger flight on a direct route from the USA to Europe.
Sightseeing
Later, stop at the picturesque village of Adare.
Food and Dining
Tonight dine in splendor at Dromoland Castle.
Day 7 - Galway
Newmarket-on-Fergus / Cliffs Of Moher / Galway / Cong (Ashford Castle).
Sightseeing
Drive west into Clare to see the Cliffs of Moher. These limestone ramparts rise approximately 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
Bus
Then north across the Burren, a stark landscape dotted with rare flora.
Sightseeing
Drop in for lunch at Rathbaun Farm and meet an Irish farming family. Next see Galway Cathedral.
Bus
Then, drive through Headford and into the majestic grounds of Ashford Castle.
Day 8 - Galway
Connemara Excursion.
Sightseeing
In the remote west of Ireland, visit Kylemore Abbey, a castellated neo-Gothic mansion. Journey back via Recess and the Maam Valley with time to enjoy Ashford Castle and all its splendor before an exquisite dinner.
Day 9 - Shannon
Cong / Dublin.
River or Barge Cruise
Travel to Carrick-on-Shannon. Stop for a morning cruise aboard "Moonriver" and enjoy coffee and scones.
Hotel
Return to Dublin and enjoy your city center hotel.
Relaxation
The balance of the day is free for independent activities.
Day 10 - Dublin
Tour Historic Dublin.
Sightseeing
On a city tour, pass Christ Church on the way to stately St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a legacy of religious power from the 12th century. On to the seat of learning at the heart of Dublin – Trinity College. Walk across the cobbled squares to the old library and see one of Ireland’s greatest treasures – the 8th century Book of Kells.
Shopping
Spend the rest of your day exploring the city’s shops, squares, galleries and museums or relax in a café or pub.
Nightlife
Tonight choose between a quiet dinner at your hotel or an evening of food, song and dance at an Irish Cabaret.
Day 11 - Dublin
Depart Dublin.
Your homebound flight arrives the same day.
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