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| Affordable Ireland
A 9-Day tour starting from $1,298
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| Explore legendary villages, sheep-dotted landscapes and magical castles in the heart of Ireland. Join us as we travel through “40 shades of green”and enjoy the warmth of friendly Celtic hospitality. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
• Services of a professional Tour Manager
• 10 Meals (3 dinners and 7 breakfasts) • Round trip airport transfers when you purchase airfare with tour operator • $45 in Mayflower Money
Day One
• Transatlantic flight to Ireland Day Two • Arrive in Dublin with included group transfer to your hotel • City sightseeing orientation tour featuring General Post Office, The Temple Bar, Grafton Street • Afternoon at leisure Day Three • Breakfast at your hotel • Free day • Optional excursion to Kilmainham Gaol (Jail) and the Guinness Storehouse • Traditional Irish dinner with live entertainment Day Four • Breakfast at your hotel • Scenic drive from Dublin to Kindsale via Waterford • Tour of Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre Day Five • Breakfast at your hotel • Tour Charles Fort in Kinsale • Scenic drive from Kinsale to Killarney • Visit Blarney Castle • Arrive in Killarney Day Six • Breakfast at your hotel • Full day excursion of the Dingle Peninsula with a visit to the picturesque town of Dingle • Dinner at hotel Day Seven • Breakfast at your hotel • Scenic drive from Killarney to Galway with visits to the town of Adare, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park • The dramatic Cliffs of Moher • Arrive in Galway Day Eight • Breakfast at your hotel • Free day to explore Galway • Optional tour to Connemara region • Farewell dinner Day Nine • Breakfast at your hotel • Group transfer to Shannon Airport for flights home
Dublin
One of the Europe’s trendiest cities, Dublin pulsates with excitement. Turn a corner and discover art galleries, cafes, clubs and Georgian row houses with colorful, painted doors. During your free time in Dublin, don’t miss the breathtaking Book of Kells, written around 800 A.D. On display at the Trinity College Library, the 680-page manuscript of the Four Gospels is often described as the world’s most beautiful book. Stop in a lively pub, chat with the locals and indulge in an ale or two. Get a real taste of Ireland with a spectacular evening featuring traditional Irish cuisine with Irish music and dance! Join an optional excursion to Kilmainham Gaol (Jail). Opened in 1796, the jail is now a museum and is designated a National Monument. Ireland’s #1 international attraction is the Guinness Storehouse. Modeled after a giant pint glass, it stretches up from the reception area to The Gravity Bar in the sky, with expansive views of the city. See how the famous beer is made and pause for a welcome sample of the frothy brew. Waterford/Kinsale A stop at the Waterford Visitor Centre is a celebration of art and artisans at work. Visit the Waterford Crystal factory and meet the masters who turn their design expertise into exquisite pieces. Then it’s on to Kinsale, a quaint little coastal village that reflects the true Ireland. Kinsale’s long tradition as a wine importer also makes it the gourmet capital of the country. Famous for its beauty, Kinsale is one of Ireland’s most historic locations and is a maze of narrow streets unchanged in hundreds of years. Blarney – A kiss for luck The village of Blarney is famous for it’s fine woollens. Enjoy a visit to Blarney Castle. Built nearly 600 years ago, Blarney Castle is the patriarch of Irish fortresses and home of Ireland’s most frequently smooched landmark, the Blarney Stone. According to legend, those who kiss the stone will be endowed with the gift of the gab. Killarney – Majestic mountains and magical lakes Driving to Killarney, you’ll see some of the most beautiful countryside in all of Ireland. Killarney has been the inspiration of poets and painters for centuries. Walk though charming High Street and New Street and shop for wool sweaters, fine crystal and china. Or visit a local pub with live Irish music or dancing, certain to stir the Celtic soul within you! Dingle – 6,000 years of history The Dingle Peninsula features green landscapes, rocky hills and staggering cliffs and has preserved over 2,000 monuments and relics, representing more than 6,000 years of archeological history. With a setting like this, you can understand why movies like Ryan’s Daughter and Far and Away were filmed here. Mayflower will stop in Dingle and give you time to explore this Gaelic town. The Cliffs of Moher No trip to Ireland is complete without a stop at the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, a five-mile long precipice that drops nearly 700 feet. Fierce waves pound the jagged shore below with thundering applause as you gaze with awe at the magnitude of this natural phenomenon. Connemara Region – The real emerald of Ireland Join us for an optional excursion of the Ireland’s Connemara Region, recognized by the constantly changing light that reflects the mood of the landscape. With its natural, unspoiled terrain, you’ll take a step back in time as you hear authentic Gaelic spoken and experience the living history of old world traditions. Plan to be a part of this incredible journey, where the wind will be at your back and the luck of the Irish will be with you always All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.
2008 Single Room Add = $599 2009 Single Room Add = $499 Special Event: St. Patrick's Day in Ireland Join the Irish and celbrate St. Patrick's Day while in Ireland with a spcial Dinner on March 17. March 12th Departure - St. Patrick's Day in Killarney March 16th Departure - St. Patrick's Day in Dubin Space is limited † Prices include a fuel surcharge of $270 per person Please add $100 per person to cover various departure and arrival taxes. Air & Land taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change. |
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