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2022 21
21 years
STRONG!
CANADIAN COMPANY, THE AUTHENTIC
Irish Heritage. IRISH EXPERIENCE,
created with care.
Welcome to our 21st year of making
memories in Ireland with you. We can recommend our tours to you
It’s been our genuine pleasure to because we’ve experienced them ourselves.
invite you to experience Ireland up We’ve explored the magnificent basalt
close and personal, and we’re proud columns at the Giant’s Causeway and
of the part we’ve played in helping breathed the coastal air at the mighty Cliffs of
to create thousands of exceptional Moher. We’ve experienced the warm, inviting
vacations. As our business has grown atmosphere of a Dublin pub and immersed
during this time, the fundamental ourselves in the rich mythology embedded
purpose of RIT has remained the deep into the living rock of Irish castles.
same: to give you an authentic, We want you to feel the same enthusiasm
hand-crafted vacation experience about Ireland that we do. With us, your
that you won’t soon forget. vacation is in good hands.
Irish roots run deep ONE NAME,
AT RIT. four spectacular
destinations.
Though Canada is home for the
Duffy family, Ireland is in our blood. As we open tours to new regions
This patriotic love is the driving of the British Isles and beyond, our
force behind everything we do. We priority is that we don’t forget where
pride ourselves on the unparalleled, we came from. For this reason, we’ve
personal experiences that we make rolled all of our tours in under the
possible through our strong familiarity name of RIT. Under this banner, we are
with the land and its locals. The care proud to present you with your 2020
we have for Ireland will be evident vacation options. Happy travels!
throughout every detail of your tour.
Hope you all are doing
well and keeping safe in
this New Year.
I think I speak for all of us when
I say we are happy to see 2020
behind us as we look ahead to
brighter days. The past year was
devastating to everyone, and
that certainly includes the
travel industry.
As we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel, with
vaccine distribution starting to ramp up around the globe, we
could not be more excited at the thought of travel. However,
our utmost priority is always the safety and well-being of
our guests. Currently we are monitoring the situation here
in Canada, as well as overseas in Ireland, and while we don’t
have an official start date for 2021, we promise to be ready
to go once things are 100% safe to do so. Our reservations
team is busy helping move dates and planning new itineraries,
the product development team is working on new tours and
fantastic new properties we can’t wait to share. Our world class
guides are brushing up on their knowledge and discovering
new facts and tales to tell you!
You can have confidence in planning your next holiday with us.
We have a fully flexible deposit which allows for the freedom
to change your trip dates no questions asked.
Hopeful that we can still provide safe and memorable vacations
this year, we do still have some departures available for later in
2021 if things continue to improve. Our popular driving holidays
are a fantastic way to get away on your own or as a family.
Imagine a quiet escape to the stunning, remote countryside’s
and coastlines of Ireland, Scotland, England or Wales – sitting
by a warm fireplace with a wee dram, or exploring ancient
castles and local legends.
We want to thank you for your continued support of RIT.
We can’t stress enough how much the support and
understanding has truly helped in these trying times. It is
because of you, our valued guests, that we are able to offer
IAN AND CONOR DUFFY
these unique & memorable vacation experiences and we
hope you can enjoy them again or for the first time with
us in the not too distant future!
Ian Duffy,
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
WORRY FREE with RIT FLEXIBLE, RISK-FREE booking options With deposits as low as $300, and final payments not due until 60 days before departure, have confidence in your holiday with RIT. We even have a fully-flexible policy in place so you can change or postpone your travels up to 30 days before your trip for the ultimate peace of mind. SUPPORT on both sides With our own staff both here in Canada and in Ireland, we are always ON and ready to help with anything you need before, during or after your holiday! 4 ritvacations.com
TICO
RIT is fully registered with TICO
(Travel Industry Council of Ontario),
meaning we always adhere to strict
consumer protection laws and all of
our clients also have access to the
Ontario Travel Compensation Fund.
WE’RE GOOD
to go!
As soon as it’s safe WE CANNOT WAIT
to welcome you back to Ireland, and be
confident that we are fully prepared. We
are proud to be an approved business of
the Failte Ireland Safety Charter ensuring
that all measures are in place for a safe
return to travel.
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WHAT TRIP
is right for you?
FIRST CLASS DRIVING
coach tours holidays
Leave the planning to us! Sit back and Prefer to see the country at you own
relax as our world class tour managers pace? With our driving holidays, you
look after everything for you. We have have a completely flexible schedule—
spent 20 years building the perfect it’s your own custom tour! Driving
escorted tours for you to choose. holidays offer unbeatable value and
Deluxe castles, romantic manors, choice. Your mood can dictate the
charming seaside inns and lodges— direction you take each day or the
we have it all, from 7 to 15 days all accommodation you stay in.
around magical Ireland.
SIGHTSEEING CHAUFFEUR
tours drive
Interested in something a little more Relax and enjoy the ride as you are in
off-the-beaten track? Our SMALL group hands of your knowledgeable driver/
tours have a max of 16 guests. More guide, dedicated to just you. First
personal attention, more time with class accommodations in some of the
locals, more time off the bus. From our country’s finest manors, castles and
large selection you can fit a sightseeing hotels in breathtaking surroundings
tour into any itinerary. and with exceptional service. This will
truly be a once In a lifetime experience.
LUXURY RAIL CITY
tours stays
If you prefer not to drive… Step Want to experience the countries most
aboard! Our railtours offer the perfect vibrant cities? Our City Stay packages
alternative to see as much of the offer a chance to explore independently.
Emerald Isle as possible. Sit back Enjoy one or more of Ireland’s most
and relax, taking in the beauty of popular and fascinating cities bursting
the Irish countryside. with culture and history. Something to
satisfy all tastes.
FIRST CLASS
coach tours
16 Shamrock Royal
Castle
18 Manor Royal
Adventure 60
20 Kerry Royal
22 Irish Twist
24 Celtic Royal DRIVING
26 Celtic Classic holidays Best of
28 British Twist 50 Car Rental
the West 35
30 Kerry Fling 51 Irish Adventure
52 Emerald Adventure
21 Years Strong!
SIGHTSEEING 53 Castle & Country 2
tours
54 Town & Country
32
Wild Atlantic Special Offers
Experience 55 Roam Around Ireland 8
34 Causeway & Castles 56 Elegant Ireland
35 Best of the West 58 Chauffeur Drive Trust the Best
9
Dingle, Killarney & 60 Castle Adventure
39
the Wild Atlantic
61 Castle Explorer Meet the
40 West Coast Explorer Ireland Team
62 Cottage Adventure 14
41 Discover Northern Ireland
42 Vagabond Magnetic North CITY Private Tour Groups
43 Vagabond Wild Irish Rover stays 12
64 Dublin Delight
RAIL Ireland Map
65 Dublin & Belfast Delight 36
tours
66 Dublin, Killarney & Galway
45 Daily Rail Tours Terms & Conditions
69
46 2 Day Tours CASTLES
47 3 Day Tours & manors
48 Royal Atlantic 67 Castles & Manors
SPECIAL
offers
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Coach Tour early and save
up to $300 per couple on
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as these offers are subject
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business! As a repeat client of get some incredible savings!
RIT, we would like to extend
an additional savings of $50
per person to you as a token
of our appreciation for your
continued support. This offer
is extended to any of our First COMBINE
Class Coach Tours booked for & save
travel in 2022.
Book any two of our First
Class Coach Tours of Ireland,
Scotland, England or Wales
in 2022, and save a further
Not valid on air-inclusive specials. Some
offers may not be combined with others. $50 per person.
INDUSTRY EXCEPTIONAL
leader value
Now celebrating our 21st With offices in Ireland and
TRUST year, we are Canada’s leading
tour operator to Ireland.
Canada, we work hard to
negotiate the best possible
the best We pride ourselves on
offering the largest and
rates in order to deliver
exceptional value and product
most distinct range of to you, our valued clients.
holidays to the Emerald Isle.
EXPERTISE PASSION
We call ourselves specialists Ireland is in our blood! Family
for good reason. Each of our owned and operated since
friendly agents have a wealth 2001, we are passionate
of knowledge in all things about showing you our
Irish, thanks to their extensive Ireland! Call today and let us
training and travels. share our Ireland with you!
CUSTOMIZE INNOVATION
Self-drive to chauffeur drive, We were the first, and remain
coach tours to rail tours, we the only tour operator in
offer a programme to suit all Canada to produce a stand-
tastes. Don’t see what you alone Ireland brochure.
want? Talk to us and we can We don’t try to reinvent the
customize an itinerary so wheel, but continually try
you can make your dream and make it just a little bit
vacation a reality. better, by offering new and
Check our website for the unique experiences to our
latest offers and specials. already extensive product line.
THANK YOU for a great experience! We have been on three trips with Royal Irish Tours and loved them so much we are considering a fourth! We have taken the Manor Royal, Kerry Royal and Scottish Royal tours. From the moment you arrive, you are warmly welcomed at the airport and the fun begins from there. These hard working people help make the trip so enjoyable. The hotels are nice, the meals are lovely. We met some very nice fellow travellers on our tour. Ireland and Scotland are very beautiful and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly! Karen & Ronald We just returned from Ireland last week after doing the Shamrock Royal Tour. Having never been on a coach tour before we were somewhat hesitant about just what to expect. We needn't have been! From the very comfortable coach and hotel accommodations, the meals provided, the choice of sights to see and explore, and our marvelous driver/tour guide extraordinaire, Martin, we were thoroughly delighted with everything. Martin was extremely knowledgeable, personable and most importantly had a great sense of humour. We would not hesitate to recommend this tour!! A great way to see Ireland!! Cathy & John
Recently went on the Shamrock
Royal tour of Ireland. Was my most
favorite holiday. Tour was amazing,
everything was managed expertly,
red carpet rolled out everywhere
we went. Our tour manager Joe
O’Connor was top notch. Our coach
driver expert. All accommodations
were ready and awaiting our arrival. We just returned from our 15 day trip
All meals provided were excellent. to Ireland with RIT. We went with
We made a life time of memories our best friends and made many
with so much packed into our 15 new ones. I don’t know where to
days. Don’t hesitate, book now!!! begin. The people, the scenery,
the accommodations and the food
Jan Joneson
are just the beginning. Our guide
was Joe and he was the best. Andy
drove and we saw it all. I’d highly
Experienced another great vacation recommend RIT to anyone.
with Royal Irish Tours. Our tour
Linda & Mike
guide/driver, Joe O'Connor,
guided us around the island on
the Shamrock Tour making sure
every day was full of "craic." His
knowledge, professionalism, wit
and humour helped make each
and every day memorable. The
accommodations are top notch,
the food was of good variety and
very delicious. The people of Ireland
really know how to make you feel
welcome. Slainte!
Sue RosenburgGROUP
TRAVEL
with RIT
RIT is Canada’s leading Tour
Operator selling Ireland,
so we know a bit about selling group
travel to the Emerald Isle. If you have
10 or more persons wishing to do a
customized coach tour of Ireland, get in
touch, and we can help you every step
WHY DO A GROUP WITH RIT?
of the way. Be it a special interest tour,
an incentive group or just a gathering of • Services of an experienced and knowledgeable
friends, we have you covered! Ireland & UK Specialist in Canada and overseas
We have dedicated Group Specialists in • Bookings made easy with a dedicated Group
Canada and Dublin who will help design Specialist in Canada
a unique itinerary based on your clients • Marketing and Sales Support throughout the
needs and interests. Our friendly drivers process including flyers and sales presentations
and guides are experienced in the art of
• No currency fluctuations—all prices and payments
touring, always able to take guests a little
are in Canadian dollars
off the beaten track, while taking care of
all their touring needs. • Flexible Group Terms and Conditions
• Free place for the tour escort—minimum
numbers applyGROUP IDEAS
Here are a few examples of groups
that RIT have had a pleasure of
operating in the past:
• Group travel with a local
Canadian celebrity/personality
• Religious
• Club/Chamber of Commerce
• Incentives
• Food & drink
• Photography/Art
GROUP STYLES
Brochure Groups Private Groups Custom Groups
Hold space on an Take a whole departure Customize an existing
existing departure. of an existing tour. itinerary or cultivate
Minimum of 6 for group Minimum numbers your own.
discount of $50 per person. required. Minimum 10 Passengers.
Contact your
travel agent or
call our groups
department
for more
information,
ideas & quotes.MEET THE Ireland team OUR TOUR MANAGERS At RIT Vacations we hand pick our tour managers and drivers. Each of them are passionate about their favourite subject-Ireland. Having a local tour manager who knows the ins and outs of every county in Ireland, only serves to ensure you will have the best possible experience as you travel throughout the Emerald Isle. They are some of the best available in Ireland drawing on their own rich knowledge and extensive training, their singular goal is to provide you with extraordinary service for the duration of your visit. DUBLIN OFFICE We also have a local team on the ground to help design the perfectly planned coach tour itineraries, sightseeing tours and driving holidays. Our team of experts know the destination and are only too glad to share their vast knowledge with you. They travel all around Ireland seeking the best accommodations, the must see highlights and checking out the latest food trends. Their years of experience and relationships are vital in ensuring that you will have a vacation full of lifetime memories.
FIRST CLASS coach tours TOP QUALITY A LEISURELY pace and reliability Skip the travel stress! Our tours When you travel through RIT, you provide plenty of stops, moving know that you are getting the best at a speed that allows you to in quality, reliability and value. Our properly enjoy your vacation. First Class Coach Tours are built Guests also love our two night with the sole purpose of giving you hotel stay feature, which gives the best possible experience as you them the time to truly enjoy the travel throughout the Emerald Isle. beautiful towns we visit. HAND SELECTED DELICIOUS drivers and local guides fine dining Each one of our exceptional Rise and shine every morning drivers and guides has been to an authentic and filling personally chosen by RIT. Friendly, traditional Irish breakfast, setting knowledgeable and passionate an appropriate and lively tone about the land, their singular for each day. A selection of goal will be to provide you with restaurants for your evening meal extraordinary service for the are provided, featuring regional duration of your visit. delicacies and delights. DISTINCTIVE LUXURY hotels touring coaches Rest and relax every night in one Watch the breathtaking landscape of our fine selection of distinctive glide past while in the lap of luxury hotels, each one full of character on one of our modern coaches. and charm. Life is easy when you Each one comes packed with all know that each hotel along the the features and conveniences to way has been carefully selected ensure your ride is relaxing and according to their high standards of comfortable. accommodation, food, and service.
FIRST CLASS COACH TOURS
Shamrock
Royal
Malahide • Saint Patrick's Country • Game of Thrones • Titanic • Belfast
From Giant’s Causeway • Derry • Donegal • Westport • Kylemore Abbey • Cong
15 DAYS
Galway • Burren of Clare • Cliffs of Moher • Limerick • Adare • Killarney
14 NIGHTS $3799 Dingle Peninsula • Kenmare • Blarney • Cork • Cahir Castle • Kilkenny • Dublin
TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 DAY 4
• Transportation throughout Arrive Dublin Giant’s Causeway & Derry
by luxury touring coach Today is leisurely as we all gather in our This morning we drive north along the
with experienced driver hotel in Malahide overlooking the Irish Sea Antrim Coast and visit the Giant’s Causeway.
and local touring guide in north County Dublin. Enjoy a pre-dinner We then continue on to Derry where a
• 14 nights accommodation drink and an introduction to your travelling local guide will tell the “Story of Derry” on
in first class hotels companions before an early dinner. a walking tour of this historic walled city.
• All rooms ensuite Dinner/Overnight—Grand Hotel, Malahide Dinner/Overnight—Kee’s Hotel, Donegal
• 14 full Irish breakfasts DAY 2 DAY 5
• 7 table d’hôte evening
meals in hotels Saint Patrick's Country Ben Bulben & Clew Bay
Head north through the majestic Mountains We visit Belleek, home of the world
• Welcome drink on arrival
of Mourne into Saint Patrick’s Country to famous porcelain factory. We then enter
• Visit the top voted tourist visit the grave of Ireland’s Patron Saint and the romantic domain of W. B. Yeats via
attraction in Europe—
the Saint Patrick Centre which tells his Drumcliffe where he is buried and other
Titanic Experience in Belfast
story. Afterwards we drive to Strangford, sites in Sligo associated with the life of
• Dinner and entertainment
where Game of Thrones is filmed and take the poet, before continuing to Westport.
at Quill’s Farmhouse,
Muckross Park the ferryboat ride to beautiful Portaferry. Dinner/Overnight—Westport Coast, Westport
Onwards to Belfast for a panoramic tour
• Farewell dinner and DAY 6
which will include the political wall murals
entertainment in Dublin
located on the Protestant Shankill Road Connemara
• Admissions to: Saint Patrick
and the Catholic Falls Road—a unique Connemara remains one of the wildest and
Visitor Centre, Belfast City
cultural experience. most romantic places in Ireland. Enjoy a
Hall, Titanic Belfast, Giant’s
Causeway Centre, Belleek Dinner/Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast visit to Kylemore Abbey. Some free time this
Pottery, Kylemore Abbey, afternoon to discover the charm of Westport.
DAY 3
Cliffs of Moher, Cahir Castle, Overnight—Westport Coast, Westport
Dunbrody Famine Ship, Belfast & Titanic
Kissane Sheep Farm, Irish DAY 7
A guided tour of Belfast City Hall is first on
National Stud & Gardens Galway City & Cliffs of Moher
the agenda this morning. In the afternoon,
• Walking tour of Derry City visit the shipyard where the Titanic was Enroute to Galway this morning we will
• Jaunting car ride built in 1909, followed by a tour at the pass thru’ the village of Cong location for
through Killarney Titanic Experience—recently voted Europe's the classic film The Quiet Man. Some time
• Baggage handling charges top visitor attraction. The evening is free to in Galway City before traversing the Burren
explore the Northern capital on your own. region and viewing the mighty Cliffs of
Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast Moher. An optional medieval banquet is
on offer tonight.
Overnight—Radisson Blu, Limerick
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DAY 8 DAY 12
Limerick & Adare Waterford & Kilkenny
After breakfast we head for the Kingdom of Follow in the footsteps of a group of Famine
Kerry. A panoramic tour of limerick city is emigrants as you board a replica of the sailing
undertaken before travelling to Adare and vessel Dunbrody at the quayside in New Ross.
then arriving in the beautiful town of Killarney. Next, onto Waterford for some free time to
Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney explore the Medieval town. You can visit the
Viking Museums or the famous Crystal factory.
DAY 9
Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny
Dingle Peninsula UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
This morning we enjoy a jaunting car ride thru' DAY 13
• Visit Titanic Belfast—
Killarney National Park. We will visit the fishing Curragh of Kildare recently voted one of
port of Dingle and view the Blasket Islands as This morning we travel through the Curragh of Europe's top attractions
we round Slea Head. Enjoy views of the Lakes Kildare for a guided tour of the Irish National • Dinner and entertainment at
before returning to Killarney. Stud. You also visit the Horse Museum and a traditional Irish farmhouse
Dinner/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney the Japanese Gardens. A panoramic tour of
DAY 10 Dublin is undertaken before arriving at your
city hotel. This evening, a free night to First Class
Kenmare & Killarney
We take the short drive to the heritage town
explore the electric atmosphere in Dublin. Signature Hotels
Overnight—Gresham Hotel, Dublin
of Kenmare this morning. We then travel the Grand Hotel, Malahide
Ring of Kerry road back into Killarney thru’ DAY 14 Europa Hotel, Belfast
Moll’s Gap where we visit a traditional working Dublin’s “Fair City” Kee’s Hotel, Donegal
sheep farm. Later this evening you are invited Westport Coast, Westport
The full day is yours to explore Dublin's "Fair
to Quill’s Farmhouse for a traditional Irish
City." Check out the famous streets, squares,
dinner and entertainment.
magnificent buildings, beautiful parks & great Radisson Blu, Limerick
Dinner/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney
shopping. Tonight, you will enjoy a farewell Dromhall Hotel, Killarney
DAY 11 dinner with some lively Irish entertainment. Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny
Dinner/Overnight—Gresham Hotel, Dublin
Blarney & Tipperary Gresham Hotel, Dublin
Leaving Kerry we travel east to Blarney Castle DAY 15
(optional). We head to Tipperary and visit Cahir
Castle, before arriving in medieval Kilkenny.
Tour Ends
Your tour ends after a final hearty Irish GIANT’S
Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny CAUSEWAY
breakfast in your Dublin hotel.
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DELUXE TOUR
Manor Royal
From Antrim • Giant's Causeway • Sligo • Belfast • Enniskillen • Westport • Connemara
11 DAYS
Galway • Burren Of Clare • Cliffs Of Moher • Shannon • Lakes Of Killarney
10 NIGHTS $3799 Ring Of Kerry • Blarney • Cork • Youghal • Waterford • Wexford • Wicklow • Dublin
TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 SATURDAY Mullaghmore for views of Donegal Bay. In
the afternoon we visit Parke’s Castle on
• Transportation throughout Arrive Dublin
the shores of Lough Gill, where we enjoy
by luxury touring coach with A Cead Mile Failte to the Emerald Isle is
a magical cruise aboard "The Rose of
experienced driver and local extended on arrival Dublin airport by your
touring guide Inishfree."
driver/guide before a short drive takes us
Dinner/Overnight—Kilronan Castle,
• 10 nights accommodation in to the Man ‘O War traditional Irish pub.
superior first class hotels Afterwards we travel on to our hotel to Roscommon
• All rooms ensuite relax and unwind before an early dinner. DAY 5 WEDNESDAY
Dinner/Overnight—Culloden Estate &
• 10 full Irish breakfasts in hotels
Spa, Belfast
Galway & Cong
• 5 table d’hôte evening meals After breakfast, we make our way to
• Dine around credit at Ashford DAY 2 SUNDAY Galway—Europe's City of Culture for
Estate 2020—where we have a guided walking
Belfast & Giant's Causeway
tour by a local expert. Next to Cong,
• Farewell dinner and This morning we take the marine drive
entertainment in Dublin location for the Classic film The Quiet Man.
north past the "Green Glens of Antrim" to
Dinner/Overnight—The Lodge at Ashford
• Signature dinner at an Ballycastle on the North Antrim Coast and
award-winning, stylish Castle, Cong
visit the Giant’s Causeway. On our return to
Belfast restaurant Belfast, enjoy a panoramic tour followed by DAY 6 THURSDAY
• Admissions to: Parke’s Castle, some free time to explore the city, followed
Cliffs of Moher & Atlantic Edge by a special evening meal at a local, buzzing,
Cliffs of Moher & Killarney
Exhibition, Dunbrody Famine Belfast restaurant. We drive along the southern shores of
Ship, Russborough House, Galway Bay via Ballyvaughan before
Dinner/Overnight—Culloden Estate &
Titanic Belfast, Giant's Causeway traversing the Burren region of Clare. We
Spa, Belfast
• River cruise along Lough Gill on view the mighty Cliffs of Moher that stretch
the Rose of Innisfree DAY 3 MONDAY for over 8 km above the Atlantic Ocean.
• Walking tour of Galway Titanic Belfast Dinner/Overnight—Dunloe Hotel, Killarney
with a local guide After breakfast we start the day at the world DAY 7 FRIDAY
• Light lunch in a traditional pub famous Titanic Belfast. After a leisurely
tour, we head west towards Enniskillen
Ring of Kerry
• Tickets for Shannon A leisurely tour around the Iveragh
Estuary ferry before arriving at your luxurious castle
accommodations for the next two nights. Peninsula reputed to be the most
• Music session at Marine Bar scenic 100-mile drive in Europe. Travel
Dinner/Overnight—Kilronan Castle,
• Tour and tasting at the Pearse via Killorglin, Cahirciveen, Waterville on
Roscommon
Lyons Distillery, Dublin Ballinskelligs Bay and the quaint village
• Baggage handling charges DAY 4 TUESDAY of Sneem. Your evening is free to explore
Killarney, always buzzing with events and
Sligo & Yeats Country festivals year round.
Today we visit the Mass Rock and Holy
Overnight—Dunloe Hotel, Killarney
Well at Tobernalt before travelling on to
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5-STAR Enjoy your last two nights at the famous
LUXURY K Club Hotel—Ireland’s first ever AA 5 Red Star Hotel! UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
• 2 night stay in a luxury
Irish Castle
DAY 8 SATURDAY DAY 10 MONDAY • Explore the World's
Leading Tourist Attraction
Blarney & Cork Dublin’s "Fair City" at Titanic Belfast
Leaving Killarney for Waterford we travel over A guided panoramic tour of Dublin’s famous • Features a total of 6
the Kerry Mountains to the village of Blarney. streets, squares, magnificent buildings and nights in five-star
Enjoy a panoramic tour of Cork City including beautiful public parks. Next, a visit to the deluxe properties
a stop in the English Market. This afternoon, Pearse Lyons Distillery for a tasting and tour.
a live music session at the Marine Bar. This afternoon is free for shopping or exploring
Dinner/Overnight—Granville Hotel, Waterford Dublin on your own. Tonight, dinner and Irish First Class
music at the famous Johnnie Fox's.
DAY 9 SUNDAY Signature Hotels
Dinner/Overnight—The K Club, Kildare
Wexford & Wicklow Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast
DAY 11 TUESDAY
This morning we head towards the south-east
county of Wexford. In New Ross you will follow Tour Ends Kilronan Castle, Roscommon
in the footsteps of a group of Famine emigrants Your tour ends after a final hearty Irish
as you board a replica of the sailing vessel breakfast in your hotel & a transfer back The Lodge at Ashford Castle, Cong
Dunbrody at the quayside. This afternoon, to Dublin Airport.
a visit to Russborough House—voted one of Dunloe Hotel, Killarney
the Top Ten Houses and Mansions Worldwide. Granville Hotel, Waterford
Free time this afternoon to relax & unwind. The K Club, Kildare
Overnight—The K Club, Kildare
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Kerry Royal
From Limerick • Adare • Killarney • Tralee • Dingle Peninsula
9 DAYS
Kenmare • Moll’s Gap • Ring Of Kerry • Killarney • Blarney
8 NIGHTS $2249 Cork • Cahir Castle • Kilkenny • Waterford • Kildare • Dublin
TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 DAY 4
• Transportation throughout Arrive Dublin or Shannon Kenmare & Killarney
by luxury touring coach with If you have purchased our Air & Land We take the short drive to the heritage town
experienced driver and local package you will be met on arrival and of Kenmare this morning. We then travel
touring guide transferred from Dublin airport to the tour the Ring of Kerry road back into Killarney
• 8 nights accommodation in hotel in Limerick. An optional Medieval thru’ Moll’s Gap where we visit a traditional
first class hotels Banquet is on offer tonight. working sheep farm. Later this evening
• All rooms ensuite Overnight—Radisson Blu, Limerick you are invited to Quill’s Farmhouse for a
traditional Irish dinner and entertainment.
• 8 full Irish breakfasts DAY 2
Dinner/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney
• 3 table d’hôte evening meals
Limerick & Adare
• Dinner and entertainment DAY 5
After breakfast we head for the Kingdom of
at Quill’s Farmhouse, Kerry. A tour of Limerick City is undertaken Blarney & Tipperary
Muckross Park
before travelling to Adare. We continue via Leaving Kerry we travel east to Blarney
• Farewell dinner and Rathkeale and Abbeyfeale and arrive in the Castle (optional). From Cork City we head
entertainment in Dublin beautiful town of Killarney. to Tipperary with its lush, green landscape.
• Admissions to: Cahir Castle, Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney We visit Cahir for a tour of one of Ireland’s
Dunbrody Famine Ship,
best preserved castles and the town of
Kissane Sheep Farm, Irish DAY 3
Cashel, dominated by the spectacular
National Stud & Gardens
Dingle Peninsula Rock of Cashel, before arriving in
• Jaunting car ride through This morning we enjoy a jaunting car ride medieval Kilkenny.
Killarney
thru' Killarney National Park. Afterwards a Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny
• Visit the National Stud in tour of the Dingle Peninsula. We will visit
Kildare—home to Ireland's the fishing port of Dingle and view the DAY 6
finest thoroughbreds Blasket Islands as we round Slea Head. Waterford & Kilkenny
• Baggage handling charges Enjoy views of the Lakes before Follow in the footsteps of a group of
returning to Killarney. Famine emigrants as you board a replica
Dinner/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney of the sailing vessel Dunbrody at the
quayside in New Ross. Next, onto
Waterford for some free time to explore
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• Dinner and entertainment at
a traditional Irish farmhouse
• Step aboard the Dunbrody
Famine Ship and follow
the Medieval town. You can visit the Viking DAY 8 in the footsteps of
Museums or the famous Crystal factory. Irish Emigrants
Dublin’s "Fair City"
Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny
The full day is yours to explore Dublin's
DAY 7 "Fair City." Check out the famous streets,
squares, magnificent buildings and beautiful
First Class
Curragh of Kildare public parks & great shopping. Tonight, Signature Hotels
This morning we travel through the Curragh
you will enjoy a farewell dinner with Radisson Blu, Limerick
of Kildare for a guided tour of the Irish National
some lively Irish entertainment. Dromhall Hotel, Killarney
Stud. You also visit the Horse Museum and
Dinner/Overnight—Gresham Hotel, Dublin Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny
the Japanese Gardens. A panoramic tour of
Dublin is undertaken before arriving at your DAY 9 Gresham Hotel, Dublin
city hotel. This evening, a free night to Tour Ends
explore the electric atmosphere in Dublin.
Your tour ends after a final hearty Irish
Overnight—Gresham Hotel, Dublin
breakfast in your Dublin hotel.
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Irish Twist
8 DAYS From
Wicklow • Wexford • Cork • Cobh • Spike Island • Killarney • Dingle
7 NIGHTS $2149 Tralee • Adare • Spanish Point • Limerick • Burren • Dublin
TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 SATURDAY in the 18th & 19th centuries and later
converted into a prison in the 20th century.
• Transportation throughout Welcome to Dublin
Dinner/Overnight—Metropole Hotel, Cork
by luxury touring coach with After arrival at Dublin Airport this
services of an experienced morning, a short drive takes us to DAY 4 TUESDAY
driver and local touring guide Wicklow Town and an iconic pub for
• 7 nights first class
Killarney & Ring of Kerry
lunch and refreshments before we head
ensuite accommodation Bidding Farewell to Cork City we travel
off to the coastal town of Wexford.
in feature hotels into County Kerry and the beautiful town
Dinner/Overnight—Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford
• Full Irish breakfast daily of Kenmare. From here, we head on
DAY 2 SUNDAY through Moll's Gap and the Lakes of
• 3 table d’hôte evening meals
Killarney. After some free time in Killarney
• Farewell Irish evening with Dunbrody & Cork
we make our way to the fishing port of
dinner & entertainment Follow in the footsteps of a group of
Dingle, home to some of the best, freshest
• Welcome lunch at a Famine emigrants as you board a replica of
and tastiest seafood restaurants in Ireland.
traditional Irish pub the sailing vessel Dunbrody at the quayside
Overnight—Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle
• Tour famous Spike Island—one in New Ross. From here we will make our
of the top new visits in Europe way to Cork, not before stopping at the DAY 5 WEDNESDAY
Marine bar for a live music session.
• Tour and tasting at Kilbeggan Cliffs of Moher
Distillery—Ireland's oldest Overnight—Metropole Hotel, Cork
This morning we head to Tralee renowned
licensed distillery
DAY 3 MONDAY for its Rose of Tralee festival. We then
• Unforgettable cruise along continue to the lovely village of Adare,
the shores of the Cliffs of Cobh & Spike Island
where thatched cottages line the broad
Moher with stunning views This morning we head to the original White
main street. From Limerick we make our
• Visits and admissions to: Star Line ticket office—the last port of call
way to Doolin for a cruise to experience the
Titanic Experience Cobh, for the ill-fated Titanic. We have a guided
scale and majestic beauty of the Cliffs of
Cliffs of Moher & Spike Island tour at the Titanic Experience. From Cobh
Moher with a view that is truly breathtaking.
• Hop-on/hop-off bus we board a ferry for Spike Island. Recently
Dinner/Overnight—Lahinch Coast, Lahinch
tour in Dublin voted "Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction,"
• Baggage handling charges Spike Island was used as a defence fortress
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UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
• Visit to Spike Island—
named Europe's "Leading
Tourist Attraction" in 2017
• Unforgettable cruise along
DAY 6 THURSDAY DAY 7 FRIDAY the Cliffs of Moher
Burren, Bogs & Bottles Dublin's "Fair City"
After breakfast today, we head from the The full day is yours to explore Dublin's
Burren to the bog to the bottle on our way "Fair City." Using your Hop-On/Hop-Off pass First Class
to Dublin. During our journey through the you can check out the famous streets, squares, Signature Hotels
midlands we have a tasting and tour at magnificent buildings, beautiful parks & great
Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford
Kilbeggan Distillery, Ireland’s oldest licensed shopping. Tonight, we visit the Abbey Tavern
Metropole Hotel, Cork
distillery. Here we will learn everything about in Howth for a traditional dinner followed by
making Irish Whiskey, uisce beatha—the some rousing Irish music and dancing. Dingle Skelling Hotel, Dingle
water of life. This evening, a free night to Dinner/Overnight—Camden Court, Dublin
explore the electric atmosphere in Dublin. Lahinch Coast, Lahinch
DAY 8 SATURDAY
Overnight—Camden Court, Dublin
Home Camden Court, Dublin
Your tour ends after a final hearty Irish
breakfast in your Dublin hotel.
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Celtic Royal
From Malahide • Boyne Valley • Cooley Peninsula • Mountains Of Mourne • Belfast
8 DAYS
Glens of Antrim • Giant’s Causeway • Derry • Donegal • Drumcliffe • Sligo • Westport
7 NIGHTS $1899 Kylemore Abbey • Connemara • Galway • Burren of Clare • Cliffs of Moher • Limerick
TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 built in 1909, followed by a tour at the
Arrive Dublin Titanic Experience—recently voted Europe's
• Transportation throughout
top visitor attraction. The evening is free to
by luxury touring coach with Today is leisurely as we all gather in our
experienced driver and local explore the Northern capital on your own.
hotel in Malahide overlooking the Irish Sea
touring guide Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast
in north County Dublin. Enjoy a pre-dinner
• 7 nights accommodation drink and an introduction to your travelling DAY 4
in first class hotels companions before an early dinner.
• All rooms ensuite
Giant’s Causeway & Derry
Dinner/Overnight—Grand Hotel, Malahide
This morning we drive north along
• 7 full Irish breakfasts
DAY 2 the Antrim Coast and visit the Giant’s
• Welcome drink on arrival Causeway. We then continue on to
Saint Patrick's Country
• 4 table d’hôte evening meals Derry where a local guide will tell the
Head north through the majestic Mountains
• Visit the top voted tourist “Story of Derry” on a walking tour of
of Mourne into Saint Patrick’s Country to
attraction in Europe— this historic walled city.
visit the grave of Ireland’s Patron Saint and
Titanic Belfast Dinner/Overnight—Kee’s Hotel, Donegal
the Saint Patrick Centre which tells his
• Admissions to: Saint Patrick
story. Afterwards we drive to Strangford, DAY 5
Visitor Centre, Belfast City
where Game of Thrones is filmed and take
Hall, Titanic Belfast, Giant’s
the ferryboat ride to beautiful Portaferry.
Ben Bulben & Clew Bay
Causeway Centre, Belleek We visit Belleek, home of the world
Pottery, Kylemore Abbey, Onwards to Belfast for a panoramic tour
famous porcelain factory. We then enter
Cliffs of Moher which will include the political wall murals
the romantic domain of W.B. Yeats via
• Traverse the ancient steps located on the Protestant Shankill Road
Drumcliffe where he is buried and other
at the Giant's Causeway— and the Catholic Falls Road—a unique
a UNESCO World Heritage site sites in Sligo associated with the life of
cultural experience.
the poet, before continuing to Westport.
• Walking tour of Derry City Dinner/Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast
Dinner/Overnight—Westport Coast Hotel,
• Baggage handling charges DAY 3 Westport
Belfast & Titanic DAY 6
A guided tour of Belfast City Hall is first on
Connemara
the agenda this morning. In the afternoon,
Connemara remains one of the wildest
visit the shipyard where the Titanic was
and most romantic places in Ireland.
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• Visit Titanic Belfast—
voted top attraction
in Europe for 2016
Enjoy a visit to Kylemore Abbey on the shores • Enjoy a walking tour of
of Kylemore Lough. Some free time this the famous “Walled City”
afternoon to discover the charm of Westport. of Derry
Overnight—Westport Coast Hotel, Westport
DAY 7
First Class
Galway & Cliffs of Moher Signature Hotels
Enroute to Galway this morning we will
pass thru’ the village of Cong, location for Grand Hotel, Malahide
the classic film The Quiet Man. Some time Europa Hotel, Belfast
in Galway City before driving along the Kee’s Hotel, Donegal
southern shores of Galway Bay, traversing Westport Coast Hotel, Westport
the Burren region and viewing the mighty
Cliffs of Moher. An optional medieval Radisson Blu, Limerick
banquet is on offer tonight.
Overnight—Radisson Blu, Limerick
GIANT’S
DAY 8 CAUSEWAY
Home DERRY
Your tour ends today. There is a DONEGAL 1
transfer available for those heading BELLEEK BELFAST 2
back to Dublin Airport.
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Celtic Classic
Culzean Castle • Loch Lomond • Loch Ness • Urquhart Castle • Culloden Moor
From Eilean Donan Castle • Glencoe • Kincraig • Portree • St Andrews • Falkland Palace
15 DAYS
Titanic Experience • Belfast • Giant’s Causeway • Walking Tour of Derry
14 NIGHTS $4899 Belleek Factory • Kylemore Abbey • Cliffs of Moher • Galway Bay • Connemara
TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 SATURDAY real coal fire in a local pub. On our return to
Glasgow Inverness, you will visit Eilean Donan Castle.
• Transportation throughout
by luxury touring coach with Dinner/Overnight—Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
Meet your tour guide this morning, before
experienced driver and local a panoramic tour of Glasgow. You will DAY 5 WEDNESDAY
touring guide explore Saint Mungo’s Cathedral and
• 14 nights accommodation Provand's Lordship. Transfer to your
Culloden & Speyside
in first class hotels Today we head to Perthshire via Culloden
hotel where you will enjoy a welcome
Moor, site of the 1746 Battle of Culloden.
• Full breakfast daily drink and some free time.
Before leaving Speyside, stop at Kincraig
• 8 table d’hôte evening meals Dinner/Overnight—Grand Central, Glasgow
for an impressive display from the Working
• Scottish evening with dinner DAY 2 SUNDAY Sheepdogs. Continue onto Perthshire for
& entertainment
Burns Country a distillery visit.
• Visit the top voted tourist Dinner/Overnight—Dunkeld House, Dunkeld
attraction in Europe— Depart for Ayrshire, where the first stop of
Titanic Experience in Belfast the day is Culzean Castle. Later, continue DAY 6 THURSDAY
to Rabbie Burns Country and the Burns
• Working Sheepdog
National Heritage Park.
St Andrews & Falkland
performance at Kincraig
Depart Perthshire for Edinburgh via
• Guided tour of a whisky Overnight—Grand Central, Glasgow
the Kingdom of Fife. You will stop at
distillery & Cruise on Loch Ness DAY 3 MONDAY St Andrews, home of Scotland’s oldest
• Visit Eilean Donan Castle, university and capital of golf. After lunch,
the famous 13th century castle
Loch Ness & Inverness
head to Falkland to visit the village and the
in the Highlands Depart Glasgow for Inverness travelling
Palace, built by King James V in 1539.
along Scotland’s West Coast and Loch
• Exclusive, pre-opening Overnight—George Hotel, Edinburgh
tour of Edinburgh Castle Ness. Highlights of the day include Loch
Lomond, dramatic Glencoe, a visit to DAY 7 FRIDAY
• Panoramic tours of
Urquhart Castle and a cruise on Loch Ness
Glasgow & Edinburgh
in search of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster.
Edinburgh
• Walking tour of Derry City After an early breakfast in the hotel, you
with local guide Dinner/Overnight—Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
will enjoy an exclusive, pre-opening tour
• Admissions to: Culzean Castle, DAY 4 TUESDAY of Edinburgh Castle. You will then enjoy a
Urquhart Castle, Culloden Moor panoramic city tour of Edinburgh. Tonight,
Visitor's Centre, Eilean Donan
Isle of Skye
you will attend the Spirit of Scotland Show,
Castle, Falkland Palace, Titanic Today a day trip to the Isle of Skye, one of
an evening of traditional entertainment
Experience, Giant's Causeway, Scotland’s most beautiful islands. First stop
Belleek Pottery, Kylemore and dinner at the Jam House.
is Portree, capital of the island. You can
Abbey, Cliffs of Moher Dinner/Entertainment/Overnight—
enjoy some free time here, exploring the
• Baggage handling charges
George Hotel, Edinburgh
multi-coloured harbour, or warming up by a
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• Exclusive pre-opening tour
of Edinburgh Castle
• Visit the top voted tourist
attraction in Europe—
THE BEST OF Titanic Experience in Belfast
Ireland &
Scotland
First Class
Signature Hotels
DAY 8 SATURDAY
Grand Central, Glasgow
will tell the "Story of Derry" on a walking
tour of this historic walled city. Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
Scotland to Ireland
Dinner/Overnight—Kee’s Hotel, Donegal Dunkeld House, Dunkeld
Today we bid farewell to Scotland and fly
George Hotel, Edinburgh
to Dublin for the Ireland portion of your DAY 12 WEDNESDAY
journey. This evening you will meet some Grand Hotel, Malahide
new travelling companions at the welcome
Ben Bulben & Clew Bay Europa Hotel, Belfast
We travel south thru’ Donegal and on
reception followed by dinner. Kee's Hotel, Donegal
to Belleek to visit the world famous
Dinner/Overnight—Grand Hotel, Malahide Westport Coast Hotel, Westport
porcelain factory. We then continue
DAY 9 SUNDAY to Westport on Clew Bay.
Radisson Blu, Limerick
Boyne Valley & Cooley Peninsula Dinner/Overnight—Westport Coast Hotel, Westport
Head north through the majestic Mountains DAY 13 THURSDAY
of Mourne into Saint Patrick’s Country to visit
the grave of Ireland’s Patron Saint and the
Connemara
Enjoy a visit to Kylemore Abbey on the INVERNESS
Saint Patrick Centre which tells his story.
shores of Kylemore Lough and cross ISLE OF 2
Afterwards we drive to Strangford, where SKYE
picturesque Maam Valley. This afternoon LOCH
Game of Thrones is filmed, before arriving
there will be free time to explore Westport. NESS
in Belfast late afternoon.
Overnight—Westport Coast Hotel, Westport FORT WILLIAM
1 DUNKELD
Dinner/Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast GLENCOE
LOCH ST. ANDREWS
DAY 14 FRIDAY LOMOND
DAY 10 MONDAY
Belfast & Titanic Quarter Galway & Cliffs of Moher 2 EDINBURGH
GLASGOW 2
Time in Galway before driving along
A guided tour of Belfast City Hall is first on
the southern shores of Galway Bay, AYR
the agenda this morning. In the afternoon,
traversing the Burren region and viewing
visit the shipyard where the Titanic was built
the Cliffs of Moher. An optional medieval
in 1909. The evening is free in Belfast.
banquet is on offer tonight.
Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast
Overnight—Radisson Blu, Limerick
DAY 11 TUESDAY GIANT’S
DAY 15 SATURDAY CAUSEWAY
Giant’s Causeway & Derry
This morning we drive north via Carnlough,
Home DERRY
Sadly your tour ends today. There is DONEGAL 1
Glenariff and Ballycastle on the North Antrim
an early transfer available for those BELLEEK BELFAST 2
Coast. We visit the Giant’s Causeway and then
heading back to Dublin Airport.
Dunluce Castle enroute to Derry. A local guide
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Oxford • Stratford-upon-Avon • Shakespeare's Country • York • Liverpool • Chester
From Conwy • Snowdonia • Cardiff • Bath • London • Windsor • Ludlow • Wicklow
15 DAYS
Wexford • Cork • Cobh • Spike Island • Killarney • Dingle • Tralee • Adare
14 NIGHTS $5199 Spanish Point • Limerick • Burren • Dublin
TOUR INCLUSIONS
• Transportation throughout by luxury • Farewell Irish evening with dinner • Unforgettable cruise along the
touring coach with experienced & entertainment shores of the Cliffs of Moher with
driver and local touring guide • Train ride on the famous stunning views
• 14 nights accommodation in first Ffestiniog Railway • Tour and tasting at Kilbeggan Distillery—
class hotels • Visit William Shakespeare’s birthplace Ireland's oldest licensed distillery
• Full breakfast daily • Follow in the footsteps of the Beatles • Hop-on/hop-off bus tour in Dublin
• Welcome drink on arrival in Liverpool • Admissions to: Windsor Castle, Oxford
• 6 table d’hôte evening meals • Walking tour of York, York Minster, College visit, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage,
and Oxford Conwy Castle, Roman Baths, Titanic
• Welcome lunch at a traditional Experience Cobh, Dunbrody Famine
Irish pub in Wicklow • Panoramic tours of Cardiff, Liverpool Ship & Spike Island
• Welsh evening with dinner and Chester
• Flight from London to Dublin
& entertainment
• Baggage handling charges
DAY 1 SATURDAY renowned for its exquisite architecture and DAY 6 THURSDAY
tangle of quaint cobbled streets known as
Windsor Ludlow & Cardiff
“The Shambles.” You will also visit the iconic
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by We will have a lunch stop and free time
York Minster, one of the great cathedrals of
your driver & guide who will transfer you at the historic market town of Ludlow.
the world.
to your hotel. This afternoon, a visit to Perched on a cliff above the River Teme,
Dinner/Overnight—Aldwark Manor, York
Windsor Castle—a royal residence and Ludlow is surrounded by the unspoiled
the Queen’s favourite weekend retreat. DAY 4 TUESDAY and beautiful hilly countryside of south
Dinner/Overnight—Harte and Garter Hotel Shropshire and the Welsh border country.
Liverpool & Chester This evening, a feature dinner with
and Spa, Windsor
Drive West to Liverpool, the home of
entertainment at the Wales
DAY 2 SUNDAY the Beatles, for a guided tour and some
Millennium Centre.
free time. Enjoy the stunning Victorian
Oxford & Stratford architecture and the Northern Tate Modern
Dinner/Entertainment/Overnight—New House
After breakfast, we make our way to Country Hotel, Cardiff
Art Gallery. Then on to Chester for a
the “city of dreaming spires,” Oxford,
panoramic tour of this Roman city. DAY 7 FRIDAY
where we will have a walking tour of this
famous city and visit one of the colleges.
Dinner/Overnight—St George's, Llandudno Bath & London
This afternoon, we make our way to DAY 5 WEDNESDAY After breakfast you will drive to Bath.
Stratford-upon-Avon—birthplace of Here you will view the magnificent Royal
William Shakespeare. We also visit Anne
Snowdonia Crescent, perhaps the most attractive street
Hathaway’s cottage. Enjoy a stunning visit to Snowdonia in the country, and visit the preserved and
National Park. The park is dominated by fascinating Roman Baths. You will then
Overnight—Doubletree Hilton,
Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in drive
Stratford-upon-Avon
Wales. Your tour will also include a ride on to London for your final night, where you
DAY 3 MONDAY the Ffestiniog Railway and a visit to can enjoy the sights in a city filled with
Conwy Castle.
York iconic landmarks.
Overnight—St George's, Llandudno Overnight—Dorsett Shepherds Bush, London
Your guide will take you on a walking
tour of the historic city of York,
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England to Ireland Cliffs of Moher UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Today we bid farewell to England and fly This morning we head to Tralee renowned for • Historic journey on the
to Dublin. After arrival at Dublin Airport this its Rose of Tralee festival. We then continue Ffestiniog Railway
morning, a short drive takes us to Wicklow to the lovely village of Adare, where thatched • Visit the birthplace of
Town and an iconic pub for lunch and cottages line the broad main street. From William Shakespeare
refreshments before we head off to the Limerick we make our way to Doolin for a • Visit to Spike Island—named
coastal town of Wexford. cruise to experience the scale and majestic Europe's "Leading Tourist
Dinner/Overnight—Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford beauty of the Cliffs of Moher with a view that is Attraction" in 2017
truly breathtaking.
DAY 9 SUNDAY
Dinner/Overnight—Armada Hotel, Spanish Point
Dunbrody & Cork First Class
DAY 13 THURSDAY
Follow in the footsteps of a group of Famine
emigrants as you board a replica of the sailing Burren, Bogs & Bottles Signature Hotels
vessel Dunbrody at the quayside in New Ross. After breakfast today, we head from the Burren Harte and Garter, Windsor
From here we will make our way to Cork, not to the bog to the bottle on our way to Dublin. Doubletree by Hilton, Stratford
before stopping at the Marine bar for a live During our journey through the midlands we Aldwark Manor, York
music session. have a tasting and tour at Kilbeggan Distillery, St George's, Llandudno
Overnight—Metropole Hotel, Cork Ireland’s oldest licensed distillery. Here we will New House Country Hotel, Cardiff
learn everything about making Irish Whiskey,
DAY 10 MONDAY Dorsett Shepherds Bush, London
uisce beatha—the water of life. This evening,
Cobh & Spike Island Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford
a free night to explore the electric
This morning we head to the original White watmosphere in Dublin. Metropole Hotel, Cork
Star Line ticket office—the last port of call for Overnight—Camden Court, Dublin Dingle Skelling Hotel, Dingle
the ill-fated Titanic. We have a guided tour at Armada Hotel, Spanish Point
DAY 14 FRIDAY
the Titanic Experience. From Cobh we board a Camden Court, Dublin
ferry for Spike Island. Recently voted "Europe’s Dublin's "Fair City"
Leading Tourist Attraction," Spike Island was The full day is yours to explore Dublin's "Fair
used as a defence fortress in the 18th & 19th City." Using your Hop-On/Hop-Off pass you
centuries and later converted into a prison in can check out the famous streets, squares,
the 20th century. magnificent buildings, beautiful parks & great
Dinner/Overnight—Metropole Hotel, Cork shopping. Tonight, we visit the Abbey Tavern
in Howth for a traditional dinner followed by
DAY 11 TUESDAY
some rousing Irish music and dancing. 1 YORK
Killarney & Ring of Kerry Dinner/Overnight—Camden Court, Dublin
Bidding Farewell to Cork City we travel into LLANDUDNO LIVERPOOL
DAY 15 SATURDAY 2
County Kerry and the beautiful town of
CHESTER
Kenmare. From here, we head on through Tour Ends
Moll's Gap and the Lakes of Killarney. After Your tour ends after a final hearty Irish
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some free time in Killarney we make our way breakfast in your Dublin hotel.
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to the fishing port of Dingle, home to some
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of the best, freshest and tastiest seafood
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restaurants in Ireland.
Overnight—Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle
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Book by July 31, 2021 Book by December 31, 2021
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DEPARTS Twin Single POINT 1
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MAY 7 5299 6599 DINGLE ADARE 1
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MAY 21 / JUN 4 5399 6599 WEXFORD
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SEP 3, 10 & 18 5499 6699 CORK
Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate (7–12) sharing: $2999. Triples on request.
Arrival & departure transfers included for those who have air booked in conjunction with tour.
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