A Musical Pub Tour of Ireland with Dennis O'Brien Band September 20 - 30, 2019
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A Musical Pub Tour of Ireland
with Dennis O’Brien Band
September 20 - 30, 2019
$3,485 Per Person, double occupancy
3-Nights Galwa y ~ 3-Nights Cork ~ 3-Nights Dublin
9 Nights, 3 Gigs, Dozens of Pubs, Hundreds of Pints
This is an exclusive travel program presented by InterTrav Corporation
Day by Day Itinerary
Friday, Sept. 20 – CHICAGO / EN ROUTE (I) tribute to the incredible generosity the Choctaw Nation
This evening we depart Chicago’s O’Hare International showed the Irish people during the Great Famine. Then
Airport by scheduled non-stop service on the overnight we’ll head into Cork City where after check-in at our
transatlantic flight to Dublin, Ireland. Clayton Hotel Cork City, we’re free to explore and enjoy
dinner and pints in one of the restaurants Cork is famous
Saturday, Sept. 21 – DUBLIN / GALWAY (B,D) for. Pub of the Day...The Mutton Lane Inn.
After landing at Dublin Airport your Driver/Guide will
welcome you to Ireland. Our day begins with a traditional Wednesday, Sept. 25 – CORK (B,L)
Irish breakfast at Man O’ War Pub. Leaving Dublin, we’ll Today we’ll enjoy a relaxed but highly focused food stroll
stop in Athlone to visit Sean’s Bar, the oldest pub in with an engaging and experienced guide. We’ll go to
Ireland. Situated in the Heart of Ireland, Sean's Bar plays places that are off the usual food route where tastings are
host to visitors from all around the world, and we’ll join generous and the people lively. Cork people are
the uncountable number of visitors who have been enormously proud of their food, and quite rightly! There is
stopping here for a drink, a chat and maybe a bit of music a bit of architecture and culture along the way, including
for more than a thousand years. Afterward we’ll head out Cork’s famous Victorian English Market. The afternoon
for the city of Galway. On arrival we’ll enjoy a panoramic is yours to do with as you’d like. Perhaps visit the Rory
introduction to the city’s main sights before checking in to Gallagher Monument and his Music Library, or explore
our home for the next three nights, The Galmont Hotel & the lanes and pubs off Patrick Street before attending the
Spa. Pub of the Day...An Púcán. Band’s second gig. Pub of the Day...Sober Lane.
Sunday, Sept. 22 – GALWAY (B) Thursday, Sept. 26 – CORK (B)
This morning we’ll enjoy a walking tour of Galway, After breakfast we’re headed to the port town of Cobh, the
including the large modern Cathedral of St. Nicholas, set last stop for the Titanic before its doomed Atlantic
on an island in the Corrib River; Eyre Square; the Old crossing in 1912, where we’ll visit the Heritage Centre
Quays; Spanish Arch; and the Claddagh area, an tracing the history of emigration from Ireland to the
independent fishing community beyond the city walls. United States. Then we’ll take a ferry across to Spike
Lunch and the afternoon are on your own to explore the Island, “Ireland’s Alcatraz.” Spike Island, situated on 103
many nooks and crannies of Galway City. Tonight we’ll acres in Cork Harbour, was a monastery in the 6th century,
enjoy the band’s first performance of the tour, an encore at a fortress during Victorian times, and more recently a
The Quays, one of Galway’s most famous and historic prison. But don’t worry, Shay carries the bail money! On
drinking establishments for close on 400 years. Pub of our return to Cork City the evening is free to enjoy the
the Day...The Quays, of course. local “bia, ól, ceól agus craic.” Pub of the Day...The Old
Oak.
Monday, Sept. 23 – GALWAY (B)
After breakfast this morning we make our way north to Friday, Sept. 27 – CORK / DUBLIN (B,L)
Lough Corrib where we’ll embark on a fun and interesting This morning we travel by way of Cork to County
narrated tour of the lake. Lough Corrib is the second Tipperary to visit the Rock of Cashel. A symbol of royal
largest lake in Ireland and is reputed to have 365 Islands, and priestly power for more than a millennium, the Rock
stretching some thirty-five miles from Maam in enabled Cashel’s inhabitants to scour the surrounding
Connemara to Galway city. During our cruise we’ll have plains for potential invaders. Then we’ll enjoy spectacular
opportunity to view the abundance of wildlife including scenery as we cross the wild Wicklow mountains into the
birds and hawks, otters, mink, stoat, frogs, bats and much pretty village of Enniskerry to visit Powerscourt Estate
more. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy lunch on and Gardens for lunch. This magnificent estate boasts 47
board and a pint or whiskey from the full bar, as well as a acres of gardens, and our tour includes entry into the
fabulous view of the world’s best castle hotel, Ashford grounds for one of the mapped walks and time for a visit
Castle. Afterward the remainder of the day is at leisure to the Avoca store. Afterward, we’ll be on our way to the
for independent shopping and craic. Pub of the capital city of Dublin for a brief introductory tour before
Day...O’Connells. reaching our hotel for the next three nights, The Iveagh
Garden. Pub of the Day...The Stag’s Head.
Tuesday, Sept. 24 – GALWAY / CORK (B,L)
We depart Galway today and travel to Ireland’s most Saturday, Sept. 28 – DUBLIN (B)
iconic pub, Durty Nelly’s, in the shadow of Bunratty A leisurely day on tour includes a cruise on Dublin Bay,
Castle. After lunch and bit of a walk around, we’ll leave from Dun Laoghaire on the south side to Howth on its
the Banner County of Clare and make our way to the north side. The unique vantage point offers sites of Dublin
Rebel County of Cork where we’ll visit the famous only available from the cruise. The islands of Dalkey,
Midleton Distillery for a tour and tasting. The story of Bull, and Lambay, the Baily and Kish Lighthouses and
Irish Whiskey is explained as we tour the old distillery we’ll hopefully see some seals, dolphins, and even whales
showing us the mills, maltings and still-houses, each that come in and out of Dublin Bay. The remainder of the
producing a different brand of Irish whiskey. Nearby day is free to explore Dublin pubs and other attractions.
we’ll stop for a photo at the “Kindred Spirits” sculpture, a Be sure to stroll pedestrian Grafton Street where you’ll
find energetic street musicians and theater artists, plenty The Vacation Price Includes:
of shopping and some of Shay’s favorite pubs. Pub of the
Day...The Long Hall. Tonight we’ll be treated to the • Economy-class air transportation by scheduled
band’s final performance in Ireland. service of Aer Lingus
• Transportation by deluxe private motor coach with
Sunday, Sept. 29 – DUBLIN (B,D) accompanying Irish Driver Guide
The entire day is free in Dublin to explore this
wonderfully cosmopolitan city that offers trendy bars, • First class hotel accommodations
elegant restaurants, and stylish shops. Whether your
interest is sport, history, art or literature; whether you • Irish breakfast each morning at the hotels, and other
love shopping, or sipping a pint of Guinness, Dublin is meals indicated in the itinerary
packed with loads of interesting things to do. A Hop-on/ • Sightseeing as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary
Hop-off bus pass will allow you to visit any of Dublin’s including applicable entrance fees
attractions, including Trinity College, home to the famous
Book of Kells, or the Guinness Storehouse and Gravity • Luggage handling for one suitcase per person at the
Bar. We’ll finish our time in Ireland with a great treat hotels
this evening at our farewell dinner and show featuring • Taxes for included ground services, departure taxes,
traditional Irish music, dance and entertainment at The Customs service charges, and airline security fees
Pub of the Day...The Merry Ploughboy Pub.
• All performances of the Dennis O’Brien Band!
Monday, Sept. 30 – DUBLIN / CHICAGO (B,I)
After a leisurely morning, we day goodbye to Ireland and The Vacation Price Does Not Include: Items of a
travel to Dublin Airport for our return to Chicago. personal nature such as passport fees; laundry and
cleaning; telephone calls; optional tours and excursions;
* * * Welcome Home * * * tips to the Tour Escort, Motor coach drivers and local
guides, tips to hotel and breakfast room staff; luggage
Meal Codes handling at airports; personal travel protection; meals
other than those stated above, and drinks with meals.
I = In-flight B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
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