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Depart for your transatlantic flight to Dublin, Ireland. |
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Day 2 |
On arrival, greeted at the airport by your tour escort and transfer to the hotel for a full English Breakfast*. After checking in the group will then enjoy the sites of Dublin including visits to; Kilmainham Jail, Sandymount Beach and the parks.. This afternoon a visit of Christ Church, Trinity College and the Post Office* before walking around the city center and Moore Street for dinner. B/D
* Depending on arrival time we will try to include as much as possible. |
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| Day 3 |
This morning visit the Dublin sites you were unable to see the day before. After lunch depart Dublin for a visit of Knowth (Newgrange-may not available) and the Hills of Tara. Then continue on to Athlone for the evening. Enjoy an Irish dance class/show before a late dinner. B/D
- Dublin to Knowth/Newgrange - 1h
- KnowthNewgrange to Athlone - 2h |
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| Day 4
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After breakfast, visit of the ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise. Then depart for Kilkenny and a visit of its Castle. This evening will be spent in Cashel, with dinner at 7:30 pm. B/D
- Athlone to Kilkenny - 2h |
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| Day 5
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After breakfast a visit of the Rock of Cashel, then depart for County Kerry. En route a stop at the Coolmore Irish “Stud Farm”. Continue on for a visit of Ross Castle before arriving in Killarney for the evening. Enjoy “Hurling” at the St. Pat’s Hurling Club before dinner at 7:30 pm. B/D
- Cashel to Killarney - 3h |
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| Day 6
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| Today the group will drive along the Ring of Kerry. Visits may include; Bog Village, Molls Gap, Ladies view, Kenmare Lace (lace making workshops) and the Ogham Stones. Continue on to your travel day lodging in Spanish Point, county Clare with dinner. B/D |
Sheepdog Demo |
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| Day 7 |
Early morning departure to Doolin. Board the ferry for the Aran islands*. Day to bike, hike or wander, before dinner and the evening, on the island. B/D
- Killarney to Doolin - 3h1/2 |
Biking on the Aran islands |
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| Day 8
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Students at the Cliffs of Moher |
After breakfast depart by ferry for the Burren coast, including a visit to the Cliffs of Moher. Today visit the Burren area. Enjoy this impressive 300 square km of Karstic limestone containing many megalithic tombs, Celtic crosses and wedge tombs. The group will also enjoy the beautiful views as you walk along the Cliffs of Moher. This evening with dinner will be in Enis with an Irish “Ceili”. B/D |
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| Day 9 |
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Departure flight to the USA, using the airport hotel shuttle service. B |
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| TRIP INCLUDES
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- Roundtrip transatlantic flight
- 7 nights in superior or tourist class hotels with breakfast
- Transfers
- Escort throughout trip
- 6 dinners
- Walking tour of Dublin
- Theatre performance*
- Ferry Aran Islands
- Tours and/or entrance fees to:
- Clonmacnoise
- Hills of Tara
- Christchurch
- Kerry Ring: Ross Castle, Bog Village and Ogham Stones
- Coolmore Farms
- Special Events:
- Irish dance class
- Ceili evening
- Irish Stud Farm Visit
- Hurling club visit
- Rugby Match*
* These activities are to be confirmed (we will need to fit into the schedule). |
