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| THE RING OF KERRY with BRITISH ISLES CRUISE (B3A2008)
An 18-Day tour starting from $CALL
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Vacation Overview Discover the beauty of Ireland and the romance of the sea during this 18-day Cruise & Tour vacation! Arrive in Shannon and travel to Bunratty, where you enjoy the panoramic views of the Cliffs of Moher en route to Killarney. There, follow the 100-mile Ring of Kerry, known for its spectacular views of breathtaking landscapes. Next, visit Blarney Castle on your way to Cork. From there, fly to London and transfer to Southampton to board the Grand Princess. Beautiful scenery and diverse locations highlight this unforgettable vacation. Title The Ring of Kerry: British Isles Cruise |
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Meals 4 full Irish breakfasts (FB), 4 dinners (D) with choice of menus and coffee, including a welcome ceili dinner with wine. All meals on board your Princess cruise are included. Hotels BUNRATTY Bunratty Castle Hotel (SF), KILLARNEY Killarney Plaza (SF), CORK Cork Airport Hotel (SF) or Jurys (SF)
Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Day 2: Arrival in Shannon, Ireland. To Bunratty. Transfer to your hotel. After checking in, free time to relax or sightsee. Lots to see and do within a short walk: the folk park, a “village” of thatched cottages, farmhouses, and shops depicting turn-of the-century Irish life; a complex of smart shops in which to browse; and perhaps a refreshment at famous “Durty Nelly’s” Irish pub. This evening, a special Irish welcome: enjoy a traditional Irish night, a fun ceili in the setting of a village barn with dinner, wine, and entertainment all included. (D) Day 3: Bunratty–Killarney. Depart by motorcoach for the Cli ffs of Moher . Enjoy panoramic views of the Clare coastline while passing through the sleepy villages of Kilkee and Kilrush before arriving in Killimer for the ferry to Tarbert. Arrive in Killarney; this evening enjoy dinner at your hotel. (FB,D) Day 4: Killarney. Ring of Kerry Excursion. Follow the road known as the “Ring of Kerry” for a spectacular 100 mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Take photos of the vistas of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Here mountains, valleys, lakes, and sea blend into a landscape that is often breathtaking beyond words. After lunch on your own, continue on to MUCKROSS HOUSE, situated close to the shores of Muckross Lake amidst the beautiful scenery of Killarney National Park. The house is a focal point within the park and is the ideal base from which to explore its terrain. This afternoon and evening are at leisure in Killarney. (FB,D) Day 5: Killarney–Cork. Kiss the Blarney Stone and, as legend goes, you will be blessed with the gift of eloquence. Visit BLARNEY CASTLE before shopping at Blarney Woollen Mills. Next, make your way to THE QUEENSTOWN STORY in Cobh, which explains the strong linkage between Ireland and America. From 1848 to 1950, more than 6 million adults and children emigrated from Ireland to America. More than 2.5 million departed from Cobh, making it the single most important port of emigration. Overnight in Cork, Ireland’s second-largest city. (FB,D) Day 6: Cork–Southampton (Embarkation). An early morning transfer to Cork International Airport for your included flight to London Heathrow. Upon arrival, transfer to Southampton to embark your ship. (FB) Day 7: Guernsey, Chanel Islands (St. Peter Port). Arrive 7 AM. Depart 4 PM. Day 8: Cork, Ireland (Cobh For Blarney Castle). Arrive 8 AM. Depart 6 PM. Day 9: Dublin, Ireland. Arrive 8 AM. Depart 6 PM. Day 10: Liverpool, England For North Wales. Arrive 8 AM. Depart 6 PM. Day 11: Belfast, Northern Ireland. Arrive 8 AM. Depart 7 PM. Day 12: Glasgow, Scotland (Greenock). Arrive 8 AM. Depart 7 PM. Day 13: At sea. Day 14: Inverness/ Loch Ness, Scotland (Invergordon). Arrive 7 AM. 6:30 PM. Day 15: Edinburgh, Scotland (South Quensfery). Arrive 7 AM. Depart 7 PM. Day 16: At sea. Day 17: Paris/Normandy, France (Le Havre). Arrive 7 AM. Depart 7 PM Day 18: Southampton, England. Disembark AM. (Please schedule flights after 12:30 PM.)
City Highlights CLIFFS OF MOHER Savor the spectacular viewsRING OF KERRY Scenic peninsula driveKILLARNEY Visit Muckross HouseBLARNEYVisit the famous castle and woolen millCOBH Visit the Queenstown StoryCORK Flight from Cork to London Heathrow Ship Grand Princess Price Details US Price will incur a fuel surcharge.Above pricing is based on inside cabin category I. Upgrade to: inside cat. II $75; outside porthole cat. F $165; outside view cat. E $225; outside view cat. D $435; balcony cat. BD $625; balcony cat. BC $700; balcony cat. BB $775; mini-suite cat. AB $1600; mini-suite cat. AA $1750.All prices are based on Princess early booking discounts which equal savings of approximately $1000 per person off Princess brochured fares. Government Taxes and Fees of approximately $69 (depending on cruise date) are additional.Single Supplement from $2684Triple Reduction from $746Extra Nights per Person:
CURRENT SPECIALS: 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!
Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel? Right now when you book 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. |
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