LEISURELY IRELAND (LE2008) (9 Days starting from $1,739)

LEISURELY IRELAND (LE2008)

A 9-Day tour starting from $1,739

Length:	9 Days
Type:	First Class Tour
Category:	PLATINUM COLLECTION EUROPE
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	LE-2008

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About This Tour

Vacation Overview
Rolling green hills and medieval castles are just two of the wonderful sights on this 9-day leisurely view of Ireland, considered the perfect blend of included sightseeing and time on your own. After your arrival, enjoy a special welcome banquet at famous Bunratty Castle. Then, in Limerick, visit the Hunt Museum and see fascinating King John’s Castle, before traveling to the popular resort of Killarney for a 3-night stay. A day excursion takes you to beautiful Garinish Island, followed by a Ring of Kerry drive. And on the next day’s excursion, enjoy beautiful vistas of the Atlantic coast during your Dingle Peninsula drive and visit to the Blasket Islands Centre. A 3-night visit to Ireland’s “Fair City” of Dublin including a day excursion to Glendalough and Powerscourt rounds out our most relaxed Irish vacation.

CONTACT US for special promotional discounts if:

• Save by forming your own group of 8 or more

• Triple Room Reduction Available for most tours

• 10% Discount for Young Travelers 8-18 yrs old

• Pay less for your second vacation in the same year

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details
SPECIALS

Meals
7 full Irish breakfasts (FB); 3 threecourse dinners (D) with choice of menus and coffee, including a special welcome banquet with wine at Bunratty Castle

Hotels
LIMERICK Hilton (SF), KILLARNEY The Brehon (SF), DUBLIN Hilton Kilmainham (SF)

Day 1:
(Sat.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Shannon, Ireland. To Limerick. (Sun.) After checking into your hotel, free time to relax and perhaps enjoy the hotel’s leisure amenities or explore the city. At 5 p.m. depart for Bunratty Castle for a special welcome banquet in the company of your Tour Director and traveling companions, with dinner, wine, and entertainment included. (D)

Day 3:
Limerick–Killarney. (Mon.) Spend an interesting morning in Limerick. After an orientation tour, the first stop is at the HUNT MUSEUM, with its vast collection of art and antiquity, amassed by John and Gertrude Hunt and given to the people of Ireland. Next, step further back in time for a fascinating visit to KING JOHN’S CASTLE in the medieval heritage precinct. After lunch, follow the shores of the Shannon estuary and head south to the popular resort of Killarney, your destination for the next three nights. (FB,D)

Day 4:
Killarney. Excursion to Garinish Island and Ring of Kerry. (Tue.) A day full of splendid scenery. Via Macroom head for the southernmost coast of County Cork and Bantry Bay, one of the largest natural harbors in Europe. At Glengarriff board a private boat for the short crossing to GARINISH ISLAND, whose warm waters attract colonies of seals. Follow the winding paths between the strong-scented flowering trees and shrubs of this lush, tropical island garden. Later, take the mountain route, with its panoramic coastal vistas, for a visit to pretty Kenmare before joining the road known as the “Ring of Kerry” to follow part of the popular scenic drive on the southwestern tip of Ireland. Via Sneem and along winding lanes bordered with fuchsia and rhododendrons, pause for the breathtaking panorama of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Tonight, an entertaining optional evening in Tralee with dinner and tickets for Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre. (FB)

Day 5:
Killarney. Dingle Peninsula Excursion. (Wed.) Panoramic views on Dingle Peninsula, where the 32-mile Slea Head drive affords magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. At the BLASKET ISLANDS CENTRE, which is dedicated to the native Irish language and culture, learn about the way of life and unique literary achievements on the string of remote offshore islands evacuated by the last inhabitants in 1953. Visit Dingle, then pass miles of white sandy beaches, setting for the film Ryan’s Daughter. Back in Killarney, a special optional treat would be a fun-filled, horsedrawn jaunting car ride through the national park with a stop for photos of Ross Castle set amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland. (FB)

Day 6:
Killarney–Dublin. (Thu.) An interesting day’s drive with a stop first for photos of the Rock of Cashel where St. Patrick preached. Later, horseracing country and a visit to the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare, whose fine thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world. Drive across the Curragh and, later this afternoon, arrive in the Irish capital. Dinner is included at your hotel this evening. (FB,D)

Day 7:
Dublin. (Fri.) A day to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Ireland’s "Fair City." Your orientation drive includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Then a highlight visit to Oscar Wilde’s TRINITY COLLEGE, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the magnificent Old Library. The rest of the day is free for you to further explore the city on your own. Tonight, join your Tour Director for an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse. (FB)

Day 8:
Dublin. Wicklow Excursion. (Sat.) Vistas of the Wicklow Mountains appear as you head south towards Glendalough. At its VISITOR CENTRE see the engaging audiovisual tour Ireland of the Monasteries and let your Local Guide explain the ruins of one of the centers of Irish Celtic Christianity founded by St. Kevin. Nearby, pause to take in the spectacular views during your visit to POWERSCOURT HOUSE and GARDENS. Return to Dublin after lunch for more free time in the city. Tonight, your Tour Director will have recommendations for a fitting farewell to Ireland. (FB)

Day 9:
(Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (FB)

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/2/2009 - 5/10/2009	$1,739
5/16/2009 - 5/24/2009	$1,749
5/30/2009 - 6/7/2009	$1,749
6/13/2009 - 6/21/2009	$1,759
6/27/2009 - 7/5/2009	$1,759
7/11/2009 - 7/19/2009	$1,749
7/25/2009 - 8/2/2009	$1,749
8/8/2009 - 8/16/2009	$1,749
8/22/2009 - 8/30/2009	$1,759
9/5/2009 - 9/13/2009	$1,759
9/19/2009 - 9/27/2009	$1,739

Price Details US Single room supplement: $275 Triple room reduction per person: $32 Extra nights per person in Limerick: in single room $143, in twin room $98, in triple room $93 Extra nights per person in Dublin: in single room $170, in twin room $130, in triple room $122

City Highlights
LIMERICK
Orientation drive, guided tour of the Hunt Museum, visit King John's Castle

GLENGARRIFF
Private boat to Garinish Island

DINGLE PENINSULA
Visit the Blasket Islands Centre

KILDARE
Guided tour of the Irish National Stud

DUBLIN
Orientation drive, visit Trinity College

GLENDALOUGH
Guided tour of St. Kevin's center of Irish Christianity

POWERSCOURT
Visit the house and gardens

Price Details US
Single room supplement:
$275

Triple room reduction per person:
$32

Extra nights per person in Limerick:
in single room $143, in twin room $98, in triple room $93

Extra nights per person in Dublin:
in single room $170, in twin room $130, in triple room $122

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Save $200 per couple on the air-inclusive price of 2009 Europe Vacations

*Book a 2009 Globus air-inclusive European vacation to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between October 8, 2008 and November 30, 2008 for travel commencing between January 1, 2009 and October 31, 2009. Offers not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 European bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

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

Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel? Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!

*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.

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.