Ireland AUGUST 14 - 23, 2019 - with host KEVIN ORPURT, Holiday Vacations
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Enchanting
Ireland
AUGUST 14 - 23, 2019
with host KEVIN ORPURT,
©Kylemore Abbey
Chief Meteorologist
Rock of Cashel extending five miles along the coast YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
and plunging 700 feet to the sea, once • All airfare, government fees, airport
gave assurance to World War II pilots
& departure taxes & fuel surcharges
that they had reached European shores.
(minimum value of $636 per person)
Later, we witness Ireland’s heritage at • Guaranteed prices & low deposit
the 19th-century folk park of Bunratty. • Holiday Vacations Tour Director
Life in medieval Ireland comes alive • Expert local guides and driver
during this evening’s merry-making • Deluxe motorcoach transportation
at a glorious banquet fit for a king! • Baggage handling at hotels
Tonight we stay in Limerick. B,D
K EV IN OR PURT
• $100 travel voucher for a future tour
Kevin is Chief Meteorologist at DAY 6: K ILL A R NEY 14 Excellent Meals Featuring
WTHI-TV and has been on-air doing Begin today in Adare, often called •Daily deluxe breakfast
weather since 1984. A native of Peru, Ireland’s prettiest village with its thatched •Medieval banquet
Indiana, Kevin got his passion for cottages and beautiful stone buildings. •Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner
weather from his Grandmother, who We spend the next two nights in Killarney,
a vibrant little town surrounded by B=Breakfast CB=Continental Breakfast
taught him old weather sayings and L=Lunch D=Dinner
ways to predict weather by looking incredibly beautiful countryside. Later
at the signs of nature. we enjoy a traditional jaunting car
All Accommodations Featuring
tour of Killarney National Park. B
Kevin attended Vincennes University • 2 nights at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel
Enchanting Ireland
and Indiana State University. He DAY 7: R ING OF K ER RY & Spa in the Dublin area
has been named one of Vincennes We spend today savoring one of Ireland’s,
• 2 nights at the Galmont Hotel & Spa
University’s Distinguished Alumni. or even the world’s, most scenic drives, in Galway
Kevin is a recipient of the Hamilton the Ring of Kerry. Undulating hills,
• 1 night at The Savoy Hotel in Limerick
Award, honoring him for his community rugged mountains draped with green
• 2 nights at the Killarney Plaza Hotel &
work involving mental health. He
has been inducted into the Indiana
AUGUST 14 - 23, 2019 Additional dates may be available forest, shimmering lakes, emerald valleys,
•
Spa in Killarney
1 night at the Lyrath Estate Hotel
dramatic seascapes, and quaint villages
Associated Press Broadcasters Hall in Kilkenny
all mark an unforgettable day. Tonight,
of Fame and is a 2017 inductee into Experience magnificent culture, natural beauty, experience true Irish hospitality at our cultural experience continues with
the prestigious Ohio Valley Emmy Featured Attractions
warm hospitality and top-rated accommodations. Connolly’s Rathbaun Farm. Here, traditional Irish folk music and dancing • Dublin guided tour
Silver Circle Hall of Fame. sheep graze the fields and the at Kate Kearney’s Cottage. We always • Christ Church Cathedral
He enjoys reading about weather, fragrance of home-baked scones receive a hearty welcome when we
DAY 1: FLY TO IR EL A ND first exciting day in Ireland at our
fills the air. We visit with our hosts walk through the doors of this 150-year-
• Clonmacnoise monastic ruins
UFOs, religion, ancient history, Our journey to the Emerald Isle beautiful hotel in the Dublin area. D • Connolly’s Rathbaun Farm
mythology and magic. His hobbies Frances and Fintan in their charming old family-run establishment. B,D
begins with a pleasant overnight • Connemara region
include building model HO trains. In flight to Dublin. DAY 3: C LONM ACNOISE thatched cottage and sample fresh • Connemara Crystal Factory
2016, his long-suffering Cubs won a We travel west this morning to lightly sweetened scones over a pot DAY 8: B L A R NEY STONE • Kylemore Abbey
of Irish tea. We enjoy two nights in At Blarney Castle this morning, you can
World Series and his first grandson, DAY 2: DUBLIN Clonmacnoise. This beloved ancient
Galway. B,D kiss the fabled stone and be rewarded
• Burren in County Claire
Kieran, was born. What a year! Our Irish driver & guide meets us monastery site, with its remains of • Cliffs of Moher
Join Kevin and WTHI-TV viewers nine churches kept tidy by preserva- with the gift of gab. If you still want Bunratty Folk Park
upon arrival. This beautiful modern DAY 4: K Y LEMOR E A BBEY •
on this exciting vacation to Ireland. tionists, was long a major center of something to talk about, we make a Adare, traditional Irish village
city is brimming with historic land- We begin the day at the Connemara
•
religion and education and drew nearby stop to view some of Ireland’s Jaunting cart ride in Killarney
marks and Georgian-style buildings. Celtic Crystal Factory where Celtic
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scholars from all over Europe. It’s largest collections of Waterford Crystal Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish Evening
We view Dublin’s highlights during a motifs are expertly cut into colored
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truly a magical place with a scenic and Belleek China at Blarney Woollen Ring of Kerry scenic drive
tour including a guided visit through crystal. Then, enjoy the opulent canvas Mills. Then, at the stunning Rock of
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Christ Church Cathedral. We end our setting on the River Shannon. Later, • Blarney Castle
of Connemara, dense with gleaming Cashel, we learn about the rise of this • Woollen Mills
rivers and lakes, stunning coastal majestic castle, once an assembly • Rock of Cashel
Motorcoach Connemara Region Cliffs of Moher views, and soaring mountains. Later, place for kings, and later, the church. • Kilkenny Castle tour
stroll the vibrant gardens and Neo- We overnight in Kilkenny. B,D
Flights
Gothic Church of Kylemore Abbey, Price Per Person
# of Overnights
home to a Benedictine Community DAY 9: K ILK ENN Y ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED!
of Nuns since World War I. Back in We start the day at Kilkenny Castle. Double...............$4899 per person
Dublin Galway this evening, take in some This palace was originally built to Single...................5899 per person
Connemara guard against crossings of the River
local culture by stepping into the Triple subject to availability
Galway city’s lively entertainment scene. B Nore in the 13th century. There will be A valid U.S. passport is required for all U.S.
time to sample a local Kilkenny pub for citizens. Passport cards and enhanced
Cliffs of Moher
Kilkenny DAY 5: C LIFFS OF MOHER lunch, then explore the medieval city’s driver’s licenses are NOT acceptable.
Our scenic morning drive takes us narrow winding streets on your own. Deposit: $200 per person
Limerick into the otherworldly beauty of the We return to Dublin for our special Guaranteed Price: Your price is
Burren in County Clare. Here, lime- Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner. B,D guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit.
Killarney Blarney stone has eroded over the ages to Final Payment: May 11, 2019
form moonscape patterns called DAY 10: F OND FA R EW ELLS Full refund 96 days prior to departure
Ring of
Kerry
karren. Next, we stop at the Cliffs We fly home from Dublin with wonder- AC T I V I T Y L E V E L 3.5 OUT OF 5
of Moher. This mighty coastal wall, ful memories of the Emerald Isle. CB Refer to General Information for details
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Superb Customer Service, Old-World Charm & Modern Amenities
Dunboyne Castle
Hotel & Spa
Dublin Area ~ 2 Nights
The Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa is
Courtesy of Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa
situated on 21 acres of lush Irish landscape.
Beautifully restored, the historic mansion,
once home to the Lord of Dunboyne, today
serves as one of Ireland’s most exclusive
properties. This magnificent hotel exudes
elegance, opulence and relaxation. Oversized
guest rooms feature King Koil mattresses
with goose down duvets and pillows. All
rooms provide marvelous garden views.
Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa
Killarney ~ 2 Nights
The Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa features
elegant guest rooms draped in a graceful,
contemporary decor, along with superb
dining experiences. Discover the attentive
service of their friendly staff and the wealth
of amenities at your fingertips. Located in
the heart of Killarney Town at the gateway
to the Ring of Kerry, the hotel is within
walking distance of dozens of great pubs
and restaurants and neighbors the amazing
beauty of Killarney National Park.
Lyrath Estate Hotel
Kilkenny ~ 1 Night
Set amid 170 acres of natural park scenery,
Lyrath Estate Hotel combines stunning
contemporary hotel design with the
elegance of its original 17th century
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house. Lyrath Estate Hotel offers luxury,
elegance and style. Experience an
uncompromising level of service and
genuine Irish hospitality - the perfect
sanctuary in which to rest or dine.
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