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| IRISH WINTER SAMPLER (XB2008)
A 7-Day tour starting from $949
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Vacation Overview Spectacular scenery awaits you on this “Emerald Isle” vacation. Start with a drive from Dublin through dairy-farm country to the vibrant city of Galway. Cross the limestone plateau known as The Burren, then savor the breathtaking views of the Cliffs of Moher and the Clare Coast. After ferrying across the Shannon, a panoramic drive takes you around the stunning Ring of Kerry. Spend a night in the popular resort of Killarney before your journey takes you via Blarney to the world-famous Waterford Crystal Factory, Ireland's oldest handweaving mill at Avoca, Glendalough and its ruins of a center of Irish Christianity, and the scenic Wicklow Mountains. Conclude your vacation with an orientation drive through Dublin, which takes in statue-lined O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.
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Hotels Dublin Clarion (SF), Ennis Temple Gate (F), Killarney Holiday Inn (F), Waterford Tower (F), Dublin Hilton Kilmainham (SF) Meals Full Irish breakfast daily (B); 3 three-course dinners (D) with choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Dublin
Day 1:
(Sun.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Day 2: Arrival in Dublin, Ireland. (Mon.) Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax in the Irish capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) Day 3: Dublin–Galway–Ennis. (Tue.) Head for dairy farm country in the center of the “Emerald Isle.” In Galway, a vibrant city on the west coast with a great seafaring tradition, hear about the infamous Lynch Stone, commemorating the day Mayor James Lynch Fitzstephen hanged his son for murder. Cross the limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot CLIFFS OF MOHER before heading for Ennis, county town of Clare. Tonight’s suggestion for a very special night out: enjoy an optional banquet at Bunratty Castle. (B) Day 4: Ennis–Ring of Kerry–Killarney. (Wed.) After a short drive via Clonderlaw Bay to Killimer, cross the Shannon estuary by FERRY. Continue on to Killorglin on Dingle Bay to join the spectacular RING OF KERRY for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Take your photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View, then spend the night in the popular resort of Killarney. (B,D) Day 5: Killarney–Blarney–Waterford. (Thu.) Across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork to Blarney, renowned for its magical Stone of Eloquence. Time for lunch, to walk up to the castle, and to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts at the famous WOOLEN MILLS. In the afternoon, pass Cork, the country’s second-largest city, and Dungarvan on the way to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings. Before dinner, why not join an optional pub tour? (B,D) Day 6: Waterford–Avoca–Dublin. (Fri.) Today hear about Enniscorthy, site of the final battle of the Great Rebellion of 1798. Then visit Ireland’s oldest HANDWEAVING MILL at Avoca. Enjoy views of the Wicklow Mountains before arriving at the GLENDALOUGH VISITOR CENTER with its fascinating audiovisual show, Ireland of the Monasteries, and its ruins of a center of Irish Christianity founded by St. Kevin. Back in Dublin this afternoon your orientation drive takes in statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for a fitting farewell to Ireland. (B) Day 7: (Sat.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
City Highlights Galway: OrientationCliffs of Moher: Savor the spectacular viewsKillimer-Tarbert: Cross the Shannon estuary by ferryRing of Kerry: Scenic peninsula drive from Killorglin, take pictures of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies ViewBlarney: Visit the famous woolen millsAvoca: Guided tour of the handweaving millGlendalough: Guided tour of St. Kevin’s center of Irish ChristianityDublin: Orientation drive Price Details US Single supplement not applicable on this vacation.Triple room reduction per person: $24Extra nights per person in Dublin:in single room $200, in twin room $125, in triple room $1172009 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. CURRENT SPECIALS: Save $200 per couple on the air-inclusive price of 2009 Europe Vacations
Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus
Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second vacation We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.
Triple room reduction On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.
Avoid the single room supplement We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75
*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. |
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