8 Day Classic Ireland

$1669 Land Only

$2279* Air & Land

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Flights NYC-Shannon, Dublin-NYC. Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges 6 nights First Class accommodations 2 nights Radisson SAS, Galway 2 nights Dromhall Hotel, Killarney 2 nights Camden Court, Dublin All transfers 10 meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides in all major cities Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features: Trinity College Waterford Crystal Factory Blarney Castle Ring of Kerry Bunratty Castle & Folk Park St. Patrick's Cathedral Muckross Estate Cliffs of Moher Itinerary DAY 1, Saturday - Depart USA Depart the USA for Ireland. Your overnight flight includes meals, drinks, and in flight entertainment DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Ireland Arrive in Shannon and transfer to your hotel in Galway. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Galway Meals: Dinner DAY 3, Monday - Visit Kylemore Abbey, Knock Today, enjoy a full day excursion into the Irish Countryside. Travel west to visit Kylemore Abbey in the heart of Connemara National Park. Afterwards, continue via County Mayo to Knock, a town famous among Catholics for the approved Marian Apparitions that occurred here in August 1879. With the evening at leisure, we suggest visiting the historic squares and pubs of Galway Overnight: Galway Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Tuesday - Visit Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park This morning, journey south along the Atlantic coastline to view the Cliffs of Moher ("Cliffs of Ruin"). Situated at the Southwestern precipice of The Burren landscape, the cliffs rise 400 feet above the Atlantic Ocean at the Hag's Head, making for one of Ireland's most inspiring panoramic views. Visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park to see traditional Irish life as it was at the turn of the century. Continue via Adare to Killarney Overnight: Killarney Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 5, Wednesday - Tour Killarney Today's sightseeing begins with a tour through Killarney National Park and the world famous "Ring of Kerry", which offers some of the most magnificent scenery in Ireland. Pass by the remote villages of Cahirciveen and Sneem, which are full of traditional colorful houses. Return to Killarney in the late afternoon and enjoy a ride in a Jaunting Car (pony & open carriage). Here you will see the lakes of Killarney in a traditional fashion as the jarvey (driver) tells intriguing stories en route to the gates of Muckross Estate Overnight: Killarney Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 6, Thursday - Visit Blarney Castle, Waterford Crystal Factory Depart Killarney this morning for the city of Cork, and enjoy a stop at the village of Blarney, home of the Blarney Castle. Visit the 15th-century medieval stronghold and its famous Blarney Stone, built into the castle's battlements. This legendary block of limestone is a unique attraction for visitors, as it is customary to kiss the stone in an inverted position, an act believed to give the traveler the gift of eloquence. Continue east through the scenic southern coast of Ireland, passing the fishing village of Dungarvan, the old port of Youghal. Arrive in Waterford for a tour of the world-famous Waterford Crystal Factory where you may view the craftsmen at work. The tour continues through County Wicklow, known as the "Garden of Ireland" to Dublin Overnight: Dublin Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Friday - Tour of Dublin This morning's sightseeing includes a panoramic tour of Dublin, the country's capital and largest city. Unlike some capital cities, Dublin is particularly unique because it manages to keep all the attractions of a modern city, combined with the beauty and heritage of a colorful past. Visit Trinity College, home of the Book of Kells, generally considered the most striking manuscript ever produced and one of the greatest masterpieces of early Christian art. Other notable sights of interest include St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch, St. Stephen's Green and Georgian Dublin with its beautiful 18th-century houses and squares. In the afternoon, enjoy time at leisure to explore some of the city's best shopping attractions, including top fashion and knitwear designers. This evening, celebrate your last night in Ireland at a farewell dinner Overnight: Dublin Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 8, Saturday - Depart for the USA Transfer to the airport in Dublin for your departure flight. Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land May 17 1719 2399 May 31 1719 2499 Jun 21 1739 2649 Sep 6 1739 2459 Sep 20 1739 2399 Oct 11 1669 2299 Oct 25 1689 2279 *Not included: airport charges, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional tours, restaurant tips of $10, tips to local guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Hotel Plans 8 Day Classic Ireland - [details] Radisson SAS   Galway This first class hotel is located on the waterfront of Lough Atalia in Galway. [more] Dromhall Hotel   Killarney This first class hotel is located close to the centre of Killarney. [more] Camden Court   Dublin This superior tourist class hotel is in central Dublin, a short walk from St. Stephens Green. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Accommodations Select Number of Rooms   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 3 # of Adults -- 1 2