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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Roundtrip flights NYC-Dublin Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 6 nights accommodations 2 nights Mespil, Dublin 1 night Dooley's, Waterford 2 nights Dromhall, Killarney 1 night Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis All transfers 8 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking Driver/Guide Special Features Trinity College (Dec. 27 will visit Dublin Castle) Blarney Castle Waterford Crystal Factory Ring of Kerry Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Itinerary DAY 1, Saturday - Depart USA Depart the USA for Ireland. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for the journey DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Dublin Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation Overnight: Dublin DAY 3, Monday - Dublin City Tour This morning's sightseeing includes a panoramic tour of Dublin including visits to Trinity College*, home to the Book of Kells, St. Patrick's Cathedral and St. Stephen's Green. Next, travel through County Kildare to Kilkenny, a small city located on the banks of the River Nored. Enjoy a stop in this historic town, and see the 12th-century Kilkenny Castle. Continue to Waterford with its unique medieval atmosphere and riverside bustle *Dec. 27 departure: Day 3's sightseeing will include a visit to Dublin Castle instead of Trinity College. All other sightseeing will remain the same. Overnight: Waterford Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 4, Tuesday - Blarney Castle This morning visit the world-famous Waterford Crystal factory and view craftsmen at work on this exquisite glassware. Then, drive through the scenic south of Ireland to visit the 15th-century Blarney Castle, where you will have the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone. Enjoy some free time for shopping at the Blarney Woollen Mills before continuing to Killarney *Dec. 27 Departure: Day 4's sightseeing will include a visit to the Waterford Crystal factory Showroom without viewing craftsmen. Overnight: Killarney Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Wednesday - Killarney Today's sightseeing begins with a tour through Killarney National Park and the world-famous "Ring of Kerry." Pass by the remote villages of Cahirciveen and Sneem, which are full of traditional colorful houses. Return to Killarney in the late afternoon Optional: Jaunting Cars Overnight: Killarney Meals: Breakfast DAY 6, Thursday - Cliffs of Moher Travel north through the village of Adare to visit Bunratty Castle and the Folk Park, offering a unique insight into Irish life around the turn of the century. Later, view the mighty Cliffs of Moher, an impressive wall of rock that towers some 700 feet above the Atlantic ocean. Continue to charming Ennis in County Clare for dinner and overnight Overnight: Ennis Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 7, Friday - Galway Begin with a drive north through the rugged plateau known as the Burren to Galway Bay and on to Galway itself, a seafaring town steeped in tradition. Enjoy free time to discover this colorful town and to view the Lynch Stone and Galway Cathedral. This afternoon, continue to Dublin for an evening at leisure to experience the Dublin nightlife, perhaps toasting farewell to Ireland in one of the lively pubs in the Temple Bar district Optional: Dublin by Night with dinner Overnight: Dublin Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Saturday - Depart for the USA Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. 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. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Jaunting Cars Day #5 01 Nov 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $29 Enjoy a ride in a Jaunting Car (pony & open carriage). Here you will see the lake of Killarney in a traditional fashion as the jarvey (driver) takes you through parts of the nearby Muckross Estate to view the peaceful green countryside. Dublin by Night with dinner Day #7 01 Nov 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $89 Enjoy hearty Irish fare tonight as you join the fun of a traditional evening in the capital city. After dinner, you will see some of the leading landmarks of Dublin. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. 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. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2009 Land Only Air & Land Feb 14 899 1499 Feb 28 (Please Call) 939 1329 Mar 7 899 1319 Mar 21 899 1289 Mar 28 (Sold Out) 939 1359 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional tours, tips to local guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Hotel Plans 8 Day Affordable Ireland - [details]   Mespil Hotel   Dublin This tourist class hotel offers an ideal city centre location overlooking the Grand Canal in Georgian Dublin and is just a short stroll from St. Stephen's Green. [more] Dooley's   Waterford This tourist class hotel is situated on The Quay in Waterford City, known for its exquisite crystal. [more] Dromhall Hotel   Killarney This first class hotel is located close to the centre of Killarney. [more] Temple Gate Hotel   Ennis This superior tourist class townhouse hotel is located in center of historicand vibrant town of Ennis in County Clare. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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Gate 1 Travel Airfare - These are Gate 1 Travel fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking. Instant Purchase/Published Airfare - These are fares that airlines have published which require payment in full at time of purchase. In some cases, these fares may be displayed as Gate 1 Airfare with Instant Purchase Requirement. To find the lowest available airfare, select [ANY] and you will get results for both kinds of airfare. Each of these fare types has its own set of restrictions which cover changes, cancellations, fuel surcharges, etc. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details. Airfare Type [Any] Gate 1 Travel Airfare Only Published Airfare Only We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. 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. 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