9 Day Classic Ireland

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• Round trip flights NYC Dublin
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• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
• 7 nights accommodations
• 2 nights <, Dublin
• 2 nights <, Galway
• 2 nights <, Killarney
• 1 night
• All transfers
• 11 meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 dinners
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air conditioned motor coach
• Services of English speaking tour manager throughout
• Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

• Trinity College
• Kylemore Abbey
• Cliffs of Moher
• Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
• Ring of Kerry
• Blarney Castle
• Waterford Crystal Factory

Day DAY 1: Depart USA
Depart the USA for Ireland. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in flight entertainment for the journey

Day DAY 2: Arrive in Dublin
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation with your tour manager
Overnight: Dublin

Day DAY 3: Dublin City Tour, Travel to Galway
This morning's sightseeing includes a panoramic tour of Dublin including a visit to Trinity College, home to the Book of Kells. View St. Stephen's Green, Phoenix Park and St. Patrick's Cathedral. After time for lunch, continue westwards to Galway, a seafaring town steeped in tradition. Enjoy free time to discover this colorful town and to view the Lynch Stone and Galway Cathedral. After dinner, we suggest a stroll to the historic squares and pubs of Galway
Overnight: Galway
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 4: Connemara Excursion
Today, enjoy a full day excursion into the Irish Countryside. Travel west towards Clifden before 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
Optional: Dunguaire Castle Banquet (PM)*
Overnight: Galway
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 5: Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, Killarney
Begin with a drive south from Galway Bay through the rugged plateau known as the Burren and view the mighty Cliffs of Moher, an impressive wall of rock that towers some 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Next, visit Bunratty Castle and the Folk Park, offering a unique insight into Irish life around the turn of the century. A drive through the pretty town of Adare brings you at last to scenic Killarney
Overnight: Killarney
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 6: 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 the late afternoon
Optional: Jaunting Cars (PM)
Overnight: Killarney
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 7: Blarney Castle, Waterford Crystal Showroom
This morning drive through the scenic south of Ireland to visit the 15th century Blarney Castle, where you will have the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone. Enjoy some free time for shopping at the Blarney Woollen Mills before stopping at the world famous Waterford Crystal showroom for a factory tour to see the collection of exquisite glassware in its city of origin
Overnight: Waterford
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 8: Kilkenny En Route to Dublin
Today, head for Kilkenny, a small city located on the banks of the River Nore. Enjoy the sights of this historic town, and view the 12th century Kilkenny Castle. This afternoon, return to Dublin for a farewell dinner and lively traditional entertainment
Overnight: Dublin
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 9: Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
3/31/2012 - 4/9/2012	$1,269
4/14/2012 - 4/23/2012	$1,339
4/28/2012 - 5/7/2012	$1,339
5/12/2012 - 5/21/2012	$1,399
5/26/2012 - 6/4/2012	$1,399
6/9/2012 - 6/18/2012	$1,399
6/30/2012 - 7/9/2012	$1,399
8/18/2012 - 8/27/2012	$1,399
9/8/2012 - 9/17/2012	$1,399
9/15/2012 - 9/24/2012	$1,399
9/22/2012 - 10/1/2012	$1,349
10/6/2012 - 10/15/2012	$1,349
10/20/2012 - 10/29/2012	$1,229
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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Hotel Information:

Mespil Hotel
Ardilaun Hotel
Dromhall Hotel
Dooley's

*Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities.

Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

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