Shades of Ireland (10 Days starting from $1,549)

Shades of Ireland

A 10-Day tour starting from $1,549

Length:	10 Days
Type:
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Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3328

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About This Tour

From the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, to an overnight stay in a stately castle, Shades of Ireland takes you on a comprehensive journey around the Emerald Isle. Explore the Giant's Causeway, the legendary creation of Irish giant, Finn MacCool. Enjoy coffee and scones on a working Irish Farm. Learn the secrets of Irish whiskey with a Distillery tour. Discover Belfast, Dublin, Limerick, Galway and Derry. Travel the famed "Ring of Kerry."

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
8 Breakfast(s), 5 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

DUBLIN Dublin Skylon Hotel

WATERFORD Granville Hotel or Dooley's Hotel

KILLARNEY O'Donoghue Ring Hotels

LIMERICK Radisson SAS Limerick or Castletroy Park Hotel

KINGSCOURT Cabra Castle or similar

On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Add a pre night stay in Dublin or a post night stay in Cabra Castle. Prices start at $120 per person.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Begin your journey through the history, culture and scenic wonders of Ireland with an overnight flight.

Day 2
Dublin, Ireland - Tour Begins
Your familiarization tour begins in Dublin, the beautiful capital of Ireland. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a fun-filled Irish House Party where everyone has the opportunity to join in the song and dance.

Day 3
Dublin
Discover why Dublin is dubbed the "Fair City" during a sightseeing tour highlighting its many attractions. Visit the world-renowned St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, Grafton Street, Phoenix Park and see the magnificent rows of lovely Georgian town homes, a Dublin trademark. Later, enjoy a visit to the famous Guinness Storehouse where you will enjoy a tasting and tour of the facility where Ireland’s famous beverage is produced. An afternoon at leisure allows you to further explore the city''s delightful atmosphere and cultural treasures.

Day 4
Dublin - Derry
This morning you depart Dublin and cross the border into Northern Ireland. Visit the Ulster American Folk Park. This open air museum documents the story of emigration from Northern Ireland to America during the 18th and 19th centuries. Next, travel to Derry where a local guide leads you on a walking tour of the old city featuring the medieval city walls, St. Augustine''s Cathedral and the Guildhall.

Day 5
Derry - Inishowen Peninsula - Derry
Your day begins with an excursion to the Inishowen Peninsula and Malin Head. Leaving Derry, a stop will be made at Carndonagh to see the second-oldest Celtic cross in Ireland. Continuing on through Malin village, you will arrive at Malin Head, Ireland''s northernmost point with its beautiful panoramic view of the North Atlantic Ocean. Return to Derry via the Slieve Snaght hills. The afternoon is free to relax or further explore this historic city.

Day 6
Derry - Giant''s Causeway - Belfast
See the most famous natural site in Northern Ireland as you visit the magnificent Giant’s Causeway. Formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago, the causeway resembles a cobbled road leading into the sea. Continue along the stunning Antrim Coastal Route to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland.

Day 7
Belfast - Kingscourt
Today you will enjoy a guided tour of Belfast’s city sights. A visit is included to the Cultúrlann McAdam O’Fiaich*- an Irish language arts and community center supported by the efforts of the Collette Foundation. The Cultúrlann is headquartered in West Belfast, which suffered greatly during many years of political strife. This groundbreaking program is dedicated to enriching the lives of Ireland’s underprivileged children and the revitalization of Northern Ireland. Continue to a castle where you will enjoy a farewell dinner and an overnight stay on the castle grounds.

Day 8
Kingscourt - Tour Ends
Your journey through Ireland ends today.

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
2/24/2009 - 3/5/2009	$1,549
3/10/2009 - 3/19/2009	$1,549
3/14/2009 - 3/23/2009	$1,549
3/17/2009 - 3/29/2009	$2,099
3/24/2009 - 4/2/2009	$1,549
3/27/2009 - 4/5/2009	$1,549
3/31/2009 - 4/9/2009	$1,549
4/14/2009 - 4/23/2009	$1,599
4/18/2009 - 4/27/2009	$1,599
4/21/2009 - 4/30/2009	$1,599
4/24/2009 - 5/3/2009	$1,599
4/25/2009 - 5/4/2009	$1,599
4/28/2009 - 5/7/2009	$1,599
5/5/2009 - 5/14/2009	$1,899
5/10/2009 - 5/19/2009	$1,899
5/19/2009 - 5/28/2009	$1,899
6/2/2009 - 6/11/2009	$1,899
6/16/2009 - 6/25/2009	$1,799
6/16/2009 - 6/28/2009	$2,399
6/21/2009 - 6/30/2009	$1,799
7/5/2009 - 7/14/2009	$1,799
7/19/2009 - 7/28/2009	$1,799
7/21/2009 - 7/30/2009	$1,799
7/26/2009 - 8/4/2009	$1,799
8/2/2009 - 8/11/2009	$1,799
8/11/2009 - 8/20/2009	$1,799
8/18/2009 - 8/30/2009	$2,399
8/30/2009 - 9/8/2009	$1,799
9/1/2009 - 9/10/2009	$1,799
9/6/2009 - 9/15/2009	$1,949
9/8/2009 - 9/20/2009	$2,499
9/20/2009 - 9/29/2009	$1,949
9/27/2009 - 10/6/2009	$1,949
9/29/2009 - 10/8/2009	$1,949
10/6/2009 - 10/18/2009	$2,499
10/11/2009 - 10/20/2009	$1,949
10/13/2009 - 10/22/2009	$1,949
10/20/2009 - 10/29/2009	$1,849
10/27/2009 - 11/5/2009	$1,849
11/3/2009 - 11/12/2009	$1,749
2/23/2010 - 3/4/2010	$1,649
3/7/2010 - 3/16/2010	$1,749
3/12/2010 - 3/21/2010	$1,749
3/16/2010 - 3/28/2010	$2,249
3/21/2010 - 3/30/2010	$1,749
4/6/2010 - 4/15/2010	$1,799
4/11/2010 - 4/20/2010	$1,799
4/18/2010 - 4/27/2010	$1,799
4/20/2010 - 5/2/2010	$2,299

Know Before You Go... Jaunting car ride is included, weather permitting. Single accommodations are limited and are available on first come, first served basis. Collette air passengers will arrive and depart from Dublin airport. All Collette transfers will arrive into and depart from Dublin airport. Days of features are interchangeable. Due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from your hotel on day 10. Return flights should not be booked prior to 9am. On select dates, this tour operates in reverse, beginning in Kingscourt and ending in Dublin. Please confim at time of reservation. Passport & Visa Information Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. Time Zone Ireland is 5 hours ahead of (EST) Eastern Standard Time. Electricity An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for the United Kingdom is 220/240. Elevation Elevation on this tour will not exceed 1,500 feet.

Experience medieval Ireland and the ambiance of a real castle during a fun-filled banquet featuring music, food and traditional entertainment.

Behold the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher.

Meet an Irish family during a visit to a working Irish farm. Have coffee and scones while they explain their everyday life.

Travel the Ring of Kerry, one of the world’s most beautiful coastal routes.

Overnight on the grounds of a castle and delight in the pleasures of royalty.

Know Before You Go...

Jaunting car ride is included, weather permitting.

Single accommodations are limited and are available on first come, first served basis.

Collette air passengers will arrive and depart from Dublin airport. All Collette transfers will arrive into and depart from Dublin airport.

Days of features are interchangeable.

Due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from your hotel on day 10. Return flights should not be booked prior to 9am.

On select dates, this tour operates in reverse, beginning in Kingscourt and ending in Dublin. Please confim at time of reservation.

Passport & Visa Information
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Time Zone
Ireland is 5 hours ahead of (EST) Eastern Standard Time.

Electricity
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for the United Kingdom is 220/240.

Elevation
Elevation on this tour will not exceed 1,500 feet.

Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.