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A National Trust Signature Tour - IRELAND: BELFAST & DUBLIN APRIL 30 TO MAY 7, 2018 - National Trust Tours
IRELAND: BELFAST & DUBLIN
 A National Trust Signature Tour
      APRIL 30 TO MAY 7, 2018
A National Trust Signature Tour - IRELAND: BELFAST & DUBLIN APRIL 30 TO MAY 7, 2018 - National Trust Tours
Dear National Trust Traveler,

              Please join us on a delightful springtime discovery of the revitalized cities, historic estates, and
  glorious gardens of the Emerald Isle, both north and south. Examine the past, present, and future of her
  storied landmarks on this National Trust Signature Tour, designed to take a more in-depth look at historic
  preservation through architecture, cultural history, and people connected and dedicated to these places
  that they call home. Open the gates of breathtaking gardens whose colorful plants are nourished year
  round by the warming currents of the Atlantic Gulf Stream.

              Begin in Belfast, risen from the ashes of religious conflict. Stay in the heart of the Cathedral
  Quarter, full of historic architecture and warehouses repurposed as lively restaurants. In the countryside,
  enjoy special meals and tours with the owners of Ballywalter Park and Grey Abbey; and discover Mount
  Stewart, a National Trust property restored to its glory days, when Winston Churchill was a frequent
  guest. In Dublin, tour the once-dilapidated docklands, now nicknamed “Silicon Docks” for all the high-
  tech companies in the area. Spend a day in the countryside of nearby County Wicklow to stroll in
  splendid Powerscourt Gardens and visit Killruddery House, where we hope to discuss the challenges of
  historic preservation with its owners, Lord and Lady Meath.

              We hope you will join us for this singular experience.

                                                                                                        Sincerely,

                                                                                                        Scott Gerloff

                                                   NORTHERN
                                                                                                        Director, National Trust Tours
North Atlantic Ocean
                                                    IRELAND

                                                               Belfast
                 Donegal
                  Bay

                                 IRELAND

                                                         Dublin

                                                      COUNTY
                                                      WICKLOW
                                                            Wicklow

  On the front cover: The Old Library at Trinity College, Dublin. On the back cover: Titanic Memorial, Belfast (top) and Powerscourt Gardens, County Wicklow (bottom).
A National Trust Signature Tour - IRELAND: BELFAST & DUBLIN APRIL 30 TO MAY 7, 2018 - National Trust Tours
IRELAND: BELFAST & DUBLIN
                     A National Trust Signature Tour
                                       APRIL 30 TO MAY 7, 2018

                     U.S. DEPARTURE
Monday, April 30 Depart on an overnight flight to Belfast.

    BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
Tuesday, May 1 Arrive this morning in Belfast and transfer
to the Merchant Hotel, located in the historic Cathedral
Quarter. Attend an afternoon lecture touching on Belfast’s
recent history and the rejuvenation of the city’s central business
district. Gather in the evening for a welcome dinner.          D

    BELFAST I BALLYWALTER PARK,
        NORTHERN IRELAND
Wednesday, May 2 Located east of Belfast and surrounded              Mount Stewart
by extensive parkland, Ballywalter Park is a lovely 19th-
century estate that we visit at the kind invitation of Lord
and Lady Dunleath. Lord Dunleath will show us his family
                                                                          BELFAST I MOUNT STEWART,
collections of painting and sculpture before hosting us for                  NORTHERN IRELAND
lunch. Return to Belfast and spend the afternoon exploring           Thursday, May 3 Visit the 19th-century National Trust
the city, with its rich Victorian and Edwardian architecture.        property of Mount Stewart, former home of the Marquesses
See the famous peace wall and the vivid murals which                 of Londonderry. Surrounded by elaborately landscaped
played a prominent role during the “Troubles.” There will            gardens created in the 1920s, the palatial mansion recently
be free time to explore the impressive Titanic Museum and            underwent an extensive renovation. Continue to Grey
rejuvenated waterfront area. This evening you may wish to            Abbey, an exquisite Georgian estate that has been in the
dine at one of Belfast’s fine restaurants.		             B,L         Montgomery family since 1607, where we will be received by
                                                                     the owners for a visit and lunch. The balance of the afternoon
                                                                     and evening are at leisure.                                B,L

Belfast waterfront                                                   Hallway, Mount Stewart
A National Trust Signature Tour - IRELAND: BELFAST & DUBLIN APRIL 30 TO MAY 7, 2018 - National Trust Tours
DUBLIN
                                                                    Saturday, May 5 A morning lecture at the hotel is followed
                                                                    by an architectural walking tour around St. Stephen’s Green.
                                                                    Following lunch in downtown Dublin, the remainder of
                                                                    the day is at leisure. You may wish to visit the Old Library
                                                                    at Trinity College to see the Book of Kells, the Chester
                                                                    Beatty Library, the Irish Immigration Museum, or the
                                                                    National Gallery.                                       B,L

Ha’penny Bridge, Dublin

      BELFAST I DUBLIN, IRELAND
Friday, May 4 Depart for Dublin this morning. Stop en
route to visit Townley Hall, regarded as a masterpiece in the
classical style of Francis Johnston, the foremost Irish architect
of his day. Arrive in Dublin, where an introductory tour includes
the Silicon Docks and Guinness Storehouse. Continue to the
Fitzwilliam Hotel for check-in and dinner.                 B,L,D

                                                                    Waterfall and mountains in County Wicklow

                                                                        DUBLIN I COUNTY WICKLOW,
                                                                                 IRELAND
                                                                    Sunday, May 6 Drive to County Wicklow for a morning visit
                                                                    to Kilruddery House & Gardens. The house underwent a
                                                                    reconstruction in the Tudor Revival style in the 1820s and
                                                                    further work in the 1950s. We hope to meet the current Lord
                                                                    and Lady Meath to hear about the challenges of maintaining
                                                                    the property. After lunch at the estate’s Orangery, visit
                                                                    Powerscourt Gardens, a sublime blend of formal gardens,
                                                                    ornamental lakes, and sweeping terraces with views of the
                                                                    wild Wicklow countryside and Sugarloaf Mountain. Gather
                                                                    for a festive farewell dinner this evening.          B,L,D

                                                                                        U.S. RETURN
                                                                    Monday, May 7 Depart this morning for the Dublin airport
                                                                    and flights home.                                     B

                                                                    The itinerary is subject to change at the at the discretion of
                                                                    National Trust Tours and Arrangements Abroad. For complete
                                                                    details, please carefully read the terms and conditions at www.
Trinity College, Dublin                                             arrangementsabroad.com.
A National Trust Signature Tour - IRELAND: BELFAST & DUBLIN APRIL 30 TO MAY 7, 2018 - National Trust Tours
ACCOMMODATIONS

MERCHANT HOTEL, BELFAST
                                                                                                                   PROGRAM RATE
Housed in a former bank, the luxurious Merchant Hotel has                                              $5,599 per person, double occupancy
21 Victorian rooms and 36 Art Deco-inspired rooms. Amenities                                                $1,499 single supplement
include The Great Room Restaurant and a jazz bar, pub,
cocktail bar, champagne lounge, and landscaped roof garden.
                                                                                               RATE INCLUDES
                                                                                                   n   Six nights’ accommodations as per itinerary

                                                                                                   n   Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast,
                                                                                                       L = Lunch, D = Dinner). Bottled water and
                                                                                                       coffee/tea with all meals, house wine at
                                                                                                       welcome and farewell dinners

                                                                                                   n   Escorted sightseeing, transportation and
                                                                                                       entrance fees for all included visits

                                                                                                   n   Enrichment program of lectures and talks
FITZWILLIAM HOTEL, DUBLIN
This stylish hotel is opposite St. Stephen’s Green, just a short                                   n   Airport/hotel/airport group transfers for all
stroll from The Gaiety Theatre and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The                                        participants on suggested flights
Fitzwilliam offers its guests a beauty spa, gym, and choice of
two restaurants, one of which serves afternoon tea.                                                n   Gratuities to local guides and drivers

                                                                                                   n   Taxes, service charges, and porterage

                                                                                               NOT INCLUDED International airfare; passport fees; meals
                                                                                               not specified; alcoholic beverages other than as noted in
                                                                                               inclusions; personal items and expenses; airport transfers
                                                                                               other than for those on suggested flights; baggage in excess
                                                                                               of one suitcaes; trip insurance (information on trip insurance
                                                                                               will be provided upon tour confirmation by National Trust
                                                                                               Tours); any item not specifically mentioned as included.

                       NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1 RESERVATION APPLICATION

                IREL AN D : B E LFA S T & D U BLI N 1 A NATIO N AL TRU S T S IG N ATU R E TO U R 1 AP R IL 30 TO M AY 7, 2 0 1 8

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IRELAND: BELFAST & DUBLIN
                                           A National Trust Signature Tour
                                                    APRIL 30 TO MAY 7, 2018

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