At Home with the Irish
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Adventure; Sightseeing; exploration; Sightseeing tour; Ring of Kerry; Ireland tour; Excrusion; Knock; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Belleek China Factory; Cong Abbey; Rathbaun Farm; Cliffs of Moher; Blarney Castle; Blarney Woollen Mills; Waterford Crystal Factory; Kilkenny Castle; Trinity College Library; Ireland Travel;
A unique and intimate travel experience combining warm Irish B&Bs with deluxe and superior first class hotels. Starting and ending your tour in Ireland's capital city of Dublin, this escorted tour travels to the famous places of Enniskillen, Connemara, Killarney and Waterford. Incredible sightseeing includes the Belleek China Factory, Cliffs ...
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- Trip Length:
- 9 days
- Price Range:
- From $1450 to $1499 (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 14, 2008 to Jun 22, 2008
Aug 23, 2008 to Aug 31, 2008
Jun 21, 2008 to Jun 29, 2008
Aug 30, 2008 to Sep 07, 2008
Aug 02, 2008 to Aug 10, 2008
Sep 13, 2008 to Sep 21, 2008
Oct 11, 2008 to Oct 19, 2008
Jul 05, 2008 to Jul 13, 2008
Sep 20, 2008 to Sep 28, 2008
Aug 09, 2008 to Aug 17, 2008
Oct 18, 2008 to Oct 26, 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
A unique and intimate travel experience combining warm Irish B&Bs with deluxe and superior first class hotels. Starting and ending your tour in Ireland's capital city of Dublin, this escorted tour travels to the famous places of Enniskillen, Connemara, Killarney and Waterford. Incredible sightseeing includes the Belleek China Factory, Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, Waterford Crystal Factory and much more. Perfect escorted tour for visitors looking to combine famous sites with warm Irish hospitality.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Depart USA.
Commercial Flight
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - Dublin
Arrive in Dublin, Ireland.
Sightseeing
Dublin is one of Europe’s liveliest cities, where medieval and fine 17th century buildings stand comfortably amid all the trappings of the 21st century. At 2 p.m., a city tour brings to life Dublin’s history stretching back more than 1,000 years.
Sightseeing
Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, see Dublin’s beautiful Georgian squares, walk the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College to its famed library and its truly unique world treasure – the 8th century Book of Kells.
Food and Dining
This evening, take a short drive to the fishing harbor of Howth for dinner and rousing Irish music at the Abbey Tavern.
Day 3 - Dublin
Dublin / Ballyshannon.
River or Barge Cruise
Travel north via Kells and Cavan to Enniskillen. At Lough Erne, cruise on this scenic lake around magical Devenish Island. From pre-Christian times, settlers sought the security offered by the Lough’s forests and inlets. Monasteries were founded on several of its many islands in the Middle Ages and a ring of castles recalls the Plantation era.
Sightseeing
Next, watch skilled craftsmen design and produce fine china of renowned delicacy at the Belleek China Factory.
Food and Dining
Be sure of a hearty welcome and delicious meal from your Ballyshannon host.
Day 4 - Ireland
Ballyshannon / Connemara.
Sightseeing
Bid your own farewell to W.B. Yeats at Drumcliff churchyard where his simple tombstone reads: "Cast a cold eye / On life, on death / Horseman, pass by!"
Sightseeing
Continue through the dramatic West Country. On to Knock, a humble village that attracts pilgrims from all over the world ever since local residents experienced Marian apparitions in 1879.
Bus
Travel on to the picturesque village of Cong, the setting of the 1951 classic, The Quiet Man.
Sightseeing
Next tour Cong Abbey, an Augustinian abbey founded in the 12th century. Enjoy driving through Connemara, where whitewashed cottages are scattered over a land of rocky mountains, sparkling brooks and rivers.
Hotel
Dinner tonight is at your hotel.
Day 5 - Killarney
Connemara / Galway / Cliffs Of Moher / Killarney.
Sightseeing
This morning visit impressive Galway Cathedral before dropping in for refreshments at Rathbaun Farm. Meet a farming family as they carry out their daily chores. Watch as the farmer shears a sheep and maneuvers his flock with the help of his dog.
Bus
Next, cross the Burren, a stark and barren landscape dotted with rare flora. Travel west to the Cliffs of Moher rising approximately 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic waves.
Later cross the Shannon estuary by ferry before setting off for Killarney.
Food and Dining
Your Irish family is there to give you a warm welcome and a fine dinner.
Day 6 - Killarney
The Ring Of Kerry.
Sightseeing
The road that winds around the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the "Ring of Kerry," is undoubtedly one of the most magical places in all Ireland. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a landscape that is breathtaking beyond words. Even the names of the towns seem to whisper their beauty: Cahirciveen, Glenbeigh, Killorglin and Sneem.
Sightseeing
You are free this evening to stroll through Killarney town.
Food and Dining
Perhaps join an optional pub dinner and entertainment.
Day 7 - Waterford
Killarney / Blarney / Waterford.
Sightseeing
Visit Blarney Castle with its magical stone that gives the gift of eloquence for a kiss.
Shopping
Then wander across to Blarney Woollen Mills for Irish knitwear and crafts.
Sightseeing
Next is Waterford, for a visit the famous Waterford Crystal Factory and Showrooms. Here ancient skills, often handed from one generation of local family to the next, lovingly turn molten glass into exquisite crystal.
Bed & Breakfast
Spend the night in the hospitality of local Waterford B&Bs.
Day 8 - Kilkenny
Waterford / Kilkenny / Dublin.
Sightseeing
Kilkenny, is undoubtedly Ireland’s loveliest inland city. It rose to prominence in the 13th century, when the Irish Parliament often met at Kilkenny Castle.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a guided tour of the Castle and some free time to explore this medieval city.
Hotel
Return to Dublin where the evening is free to relax at your beautiful hotel.
Nightlife
You may prefer an optional for a farewell cabaret show of song, dance and dinner all topped off with Dublin’s wit.
Day 9 - Dublin
Depart Dublin.
Your homebound flight arrives the same day.
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