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WELCOME                                                                                 What Other Travelers Are Saying...
As we enter our 48th year, we continue to have had the distinct pleasure of             “We just came home from your Celtic Dream tour on June 22. It was
bringing our family values, professionalism and fabulous products for you to offer      fantastic! You have the best driver and guides and Celtic’s people are
to your clients, friends and family to enjoy.                                           by far the best. They go far and beyond to ensure to cater to our every
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Thanks to the valued travel agents, who continue to put their trust in us, we can       been with a few other companies. I am looking forward to returning to
continue to provide excellent services and travel experiences. A travel agent           Ireland again very soon on one of your small group departures as I had
is key to a vacations’ success. Travel agents know how to navigate through the          so much fun and met so many new friends in addition to learning so
landscapes of travel and will provide you with the best possible service and price,     much. The people of Ireland have to be the friendliest I have ever met…”
something not found with online booking services or when doing it alone. We work        Jamie
with your travel agent to make sure all elements of your vacation are in tune,
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This brochure features vacations to Ireland, England, Scotland, & Wales…with            best driver we have ever experienced, all was perfect! Thank you.” Ellen
many more touring options found online at WWW.CELTICTOURS. COM. We also
offer our Europe brochure, which features tours and options through main-land
Europe. We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of touring options from
escorted coach touring, small group touring, self-drive vacations, golf vacations,
custom chauffeur driven vacations and city stays. As a family owned and operated
company, we treat your vacation as we would our own!

With a high standard of service and a variety of destinations that we service, many
customers choose to come back to Celtic Tours time and time again. There is
comfort in knowing you and your customers will always get a high level of service,
products and professionalism, no matter the destination you book with us!

For 2020, we have added some new escorted touring options in Ireland and new
themed and city break options in Scotland. Our prices are still the best on the
market and our itineraries offer relaxed yet inclusive options for you!

Still not automating our phone system, so that when you call you reach a friendly
human voice on the other end during business hours. No pressing 1 for this
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We understand value is just as important as service. We keep that in mind when          “My client needed assistance finding her transfer, while traveling, and
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compare other tours with other operators. We are confident you will find Celtic         of and found her meeting point without a problem. Your service is
Tours to be competitive and your best valued tour operator to Ireland and the           invaluable.” Linda
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INCLUSIVE MOTORCOACH TOURS
Our motorcoach tours offer extensive value. Most tours include 2-night stays, with two meals daily, and some with special nights that
include dinner and entertainment at lively venues. Many of our scheduled Ireland tours now include a 2-night stay at a deluxe castle!
Daily sightseeing by deluxe motorcoach included, with free time allowed in the major cities, giving you the opportunity to visit museums,
galleries, or to take in an evening show or play. Accommodations are at high quality hotels. Our inclusive tours are well known to travel
agents, who consider them the best value for your money.

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Celtic Tours started this program that has been copied by
many other companies. Celtic will take care of your family
and friends, as if they were our own. Small groups can
travel together on an exclusive coach with a professional
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Celtic Tours can arrange special golf outings or dinners
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CONTENTS

Chauffeur Drive    St. Patrick’s Day 2021      Edinburgh/York/London            Outer Hebrides & Highlands
page 05            page 15                     page 27                          page 34
Celtic Dream       Heart of Scotland/Ireland   Golf Scotland                    Yorkshire Dales
pages 06-07        pages 16-17                 page 28                          page 35
Irish Rose         Golf Ireland                Isle of Skye                     Discover Wales
pages 08-09        pages 18 & 19               page 29                          page 36
Celtic Delight     Self Drive Ireland          Magical Mull                     London to Edinburgh
page 10            pages 20-21                 page 30                          page 37
Celtic Sojourn     Self Drive Scotland         Highland Explorer & Skye         Insurance
page 11            pages 22-23                 page 31                          page 38
Irish Rambler      Themed Tours                Iona, Mull, & Skye               Terms
page 12            page 24                     page 32                          page 39
Heart of Ireland   City Breaks                 Orkney & Northern Coast          Back
page 13            pages 25                    page 33                          page 40
Celtic Spree       Edinburgh/Aberdeen
                                               Celtic Tours, a recognized leader in tourism to Europe is a
page 14            /Inverness
                                               proud member of American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA),
                   page 26                     Professional Travel Agents of North America (PTANA), and
                                               CCRA.

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CHAUFFEUR DRIVE - 7 NIGHT PRIVATE TOUR

                                                                                                                               Hotels (or similar)
                                                                                                                               ➢ Roscommon: Kilronan Castle (2)
                                                                                                                               ➢ Killarney: Killarney Towers (2)
                                                                                                                               ➢ Waterford: Granville Hotel (1)
                                                                                                                               ➢ Dublin: The Address at Dublin 1 (2)

                                                                                                                               Inclusions
                                                                                                                               ➢ Seven (7) nights accommodations
                                                                                                                                 in 4* hotels, including two (2)
                                                                                                                                 nights in a castle hotel
                                                                                                                               ➢ Full breakfast daily, except for the
                                                                                                                                 morning of arrival
                                                                                                                               ➢ Four dinners
                                                                                                                               ➢ Service of a private chauffeur for
                                                                                                                                 6 days (available for 8 consecutive
                                                                                                                                 hours per day)
                                                                                                                               ➢ Flexible touring itinerary
                                                                                                                               ➢ Scenic drives
                                                                                                                               ➢ Celtic tours flight bag & portfolio
                                                                                                        Blarney Castle
                                                                                                                                 of documents
                                                                                                                               ➢ 24/7 Help line at your service
Our Chauffeur Driven tours are completely customizable for you! We have vehicles to handle all
passenger numbers and will design an itinerary that fits your needs and touring desires. Here we
have a customized tour of Ireland as an example for you to choose from.
Itinerary:
Day 01, Wednesday: Arrive in Ireland
After clearing customs, your professional driver guide will be waiting for you in the arrival’s hall. It’s a leisurely start          Pricing is land only, per person,
to your day as you make your way west towards Roscommon. There are many stopping options on the way to                         20     based on sharing a double room
your castle hotel. Your route can easily take you through Ireland’s Ancient East, which is a genuine display of 5,000
years of history and heritage. Dinner and overnight at Kilronan Castle. (D)
Day 02, Thursday: Roscommon – Sligo – Ballina – Castlebar – Roscommon
                                                                                                                               2020 Dates
It’s a scenic adventure today as your driver heads to beautiful Sligo. Sligo, known for its literary heritage and              ➢ Based on 4 passengers         $2,979
rugged countryside, has much to offer. There is plenty of shopping, sightseeing and activities that can be enjoyed             ➢ Based on 6 passengers         $2,559
here. Beyond Sligo, perhaps a trip to the award-winning heritage center of Céide Fields. This remarkable Neolithic             ➢ Based on 8 passengers         $2,389
site contains the oldest known stone-walled fields in the world, dating back nearly 6,000 years. Dinner is included            ➢ Based on 10 passengers        $2,289
at your hotel this evening. Overnight at Kilronan Castle. (B,D)
                                                                                                                               Single Room Supplement: $538 all dates
Day 03, Friday: Roscommon – Cliffs of Moher – Adare – Killarney
A spectacular day today as you head out and continue south to County Clare’s iconic Cliffs of Moher. These
breathtaking scenic cliffs offer spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, as they rise above the sea over 700ft.
Check-in to your hotel. This evening enjoy dinner at your hotel before heading out to the many pubs and music
venues Killarney has to offer. (B,D)
Day 04, Saturday: Killarney – Dingle Peninsula Tour
Today is another fabulous day as your driver takes you on one of the most scenic drives, the Dingle Peninsula,
which offers magnificent coastal scenery. (Note, this day is flexible, and you may choose an alternative route, such
as the Ring of Kerry). Return to Killarney for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Day 05, Sunday: Killarney – Waterford
Today you will make your way from Killarney to Waterford. There is much to see
along this route. Perhaps a stop in Blarney, where you can opt to kiss the famed
stone? Making your way to Waterford, check into your hotel. Tonight, dinner is
on your own. Overnight in Waterford. (B)
Day 06, Monday: Waterford – Dublin
Depart Waterford and make your way to Dublin. Arriving in Dublin in the early
afternoon, where it is time to bid farewell to your driver guide. We have                                                      We have confirmed space on this
included a Do Dublin Bus Pass as well as the Dublin Pass, which allows you to                                                  itinerary from May – October. If this
explore the city! Dinner is on your own this evening. (B)                                                                      itinerary does not suite however, we
                                                                                                                               can fully customize an itinerary to
Day 07, Tuesday: Dublin                                                                                                        suit your needs. Please contact our
You can continue to use your Dublin Pass today – as a 2-day pass has been                                                      Chauffeur Drive experts to learn more
included. The Dublin Pass gets you free and fast track entry into the most                                                     about customizing your private guided
popular sights in Dublin. Overnight in Dublin. (B)                                                                             tour today.
Day 08, Wednesday: Dublin – U.S.                                                                                               Call us at 800-833-4373 or email us at
This morning a private transfer is arranged to take you to the airport for your                      Dingle Peninsula          chauffeur@celtictours.com for more
return flight home. Bidding farewell to Ireland with a promise to return. (B)                                                  information.

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CELTIC DREAM - 11 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR

Hotels (or similar)
➢ Belfast: Park Avenue Hotel (2)
➢ Donegal: Jackson’s Hotel (2)
➢ Roscommon: Kilronan Castle (2)
➢ Killarney: Killarney Towers (2)
➢ Waterford: Dooley’s Hotel (1)
➢ Dublin: Academy Plaza (2)

Inclusions
➢ Eleven nights of first class and
  superior first class hotels
  throughout
➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
  day of arrival
➢ Eight hotel dinners
➢ Dinner and traditional Irish
  entertainment in Dublin                                                                                                                Giant’s Causeway,
                                                                                                                                             @storytellers
➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe
  motorcoach
➢ Professional driver/guide to escort    Our 11-night full circle tour of Ireland is one of the best on the markets! A relaxed itinerary which
  you throughout                         includes 2-nights in a deluxe castle, an updated itinerary, and more meals. This tour is awe inspir-
➢ Panoramic city tours of Belfast,       ing and offers better pricing than other similar tours on the market. Awaken your Celtic Dream in
  Derry, & Dublin                        2020!
➢ Scenic drives of Donegal and the
  Ring of Kerry                          Itinerary:
➢ Visits to: St. Patrick’s Centre,       Day 01: Saturday, Arrive in Ireland! Dublin
  Giant’s Causeway and Museum,           Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. Dublin Airport arrivals can avail of our transfer time of 9:45 am for departures to
  Titanic Belfast, Glenveagh Castle      our Belfast hotel. Belfast arrivals are provided transfers up to 12:00 noon. From Dublin Airport we depart and travel
  and Gardens, Slieve League Cliffs      the short journey north via Dundalk and Downpatrick, with a visit to the St. Patrick’s Centre, with an opportunity to
  with minibus transfers, Belleek        visit the gravesite of St. Patrick before we continue north to Belfast. Check in at our hotel with free time to relax.
  Showroom, Arigina Mining               Those passengers arriving at Belfast Airport, it is a leisurely start to the day with a transfer to your hotel and time
  Experience, Cliffs of Moher, Cobh,     to rest. This afternoon we enjoy a panoramic city tour of Belfast. Dinner and overnight in Belfast. (D)
  House of Waterford, Guinness
                                         Day 02: Sunday, Belfast - Giant’s Causeway - Titanic Museum
  Storehouse, EPIC Museum
                                         Today we enjoy a scenic tour of the Antrim Coast and visit the Giant’s Causeway and Museum. Marvel at the
➢ Porterage of one suitcase
                                         volcanic columns formed over 60 million years ago and hear the ancient fables of the Causeway. We return to
  per person                             Belfast where we visit Titanic Belfast. Extending over nine galleries, this multi-dimensional exhibit draws together
➢ Tips & taxes in Ireland. Gratuities    special effects, full-scale reconstructions, and innovative interactive features to explore the Titanic Story in a fresh
  to driver/guide not included           and insightful way. Learn of her conception in Belfast in the early 1900’s, through her construction and launch, to
➢ Celtic Tours flight bag and            her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise. Return to our hotel where the evening is free to experience
  portfolio of travel documents          more of Belfast. Enjoy your overnight stay in Belfast. (B)

                                         Day 03: Monday, Belfast - Derry - Glenveagh - Donegal
                                         This morning, we depart Belfast and travel west via Dungiven and the Sperrin Mountains to Derry City. Enjoy a
                                         panoramic city tour of Derry, including free time to explore independently. Departing Derry, we travel via Bridgend
                                         to Glenveagh for a visit to Glenveagh Castle & Gardens in the National Park. Continue on to our nearby County
     Pricing is land only, per person,
20 based on sharing a double room        Donegal hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

2020 Dates                               Day 04: Tuesday, Atlantic Coast - Dungloe - Glenties
May 02*    $2,999   Aug 01*    $3,069    Today we travel via Glenties, a small village with several Irish craft stores.
May 09     $2,899   Aug 08     $2,969    Continue on this scenic route from Maas to Gweebarra Bay, Dungloe and then
May 23     $2,899                        onto Derrybeg and Brinlack on the Atlantic Coast. A beautiful day out before we
                    Aug 15     $2,969
May 30*    $3,069                        return to our hotel for dinner and overnight in County Donegal. (B,D)
                    Aug 22     $2,969
June 06    $3,019   Aug 29     $2,969    Day 05: Wednesday, Donegal - Killybegs - Slieve League - Belleek - Sligo -
June 13    $2,969   Sep 05*    $3,069    Roscommon
June 20    $3,019
                    Sep 12     $2,969    We travel south along Donegal Bay to Killybegs and the Slieve League Cliffs.
June 27*   $3,069
                    Sep 19     $2,969    Here we enjoy a minibus transfer to the cliffs, where we delight in the scenic
July 04    $2,969
                    Sep 26     $2,919    views of Malin Bay and the Slieve League Cliffs that look out across the Atlantic
July 18    $2,969
                    Oct 03     $2,919    Ocean. Our tour continues south to Belleek, where we pause a while to visit the
July 25    $2,969
                                         famed Belleek China showroom. Continue on southwest to scenic Rosses Point,
Single Room Supplement: $659-$799        overlooking Sligo Bay. After a photo op we continue southeast to our castle
depending on departure date              hotel, Kilronan Castle. Here we enjoy a fabulous dinner and overnight at the
* = SMALL GROUP TOUR                     castle. (B,D)

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Day 06: Thursday, Roscommon - Sligo - Roscommon
A leisurely departure from our castle hotel, we travel a short distance to the Arigna Mines, where we enjoy the unique Arigna Mining Experience. The
surrounding natural scenery where the mine is located is striking. After touring the mine, we travel along scenic Lough Allen to Dromahair and the lake isle of
Innisfree, immortalized by the poet William Butler Yeats. Continue on to the small village of
Drumcliffe and the final resting place of W.B. Yeats, then onto Sligo Town. This afternoon we
travel the short journey back to our castle hotel. Dinner and overnight at Kilronan. (B,D)

Day 07: Friday, Roscommon - Cliffs of Moher - Adare - Killarney
Morning departure from Kilronan Castle. We travel south via the majestic Cliffs of Moher, where
we pause to enjoy spectacular views. Continue along the western coastline, as we make our
way to charming Killarney town via Lahinch and Adare. In Killarney, we enjoy dinner at our hotel
this evening. Killarney is an excellent location to enjoy traditional music, pub entertainment or a
traditional top-rated Irish Cabaret show (which can be pre-booked at the time of your
reservation for $49 per person). Overnight in Killarney. (B,D)

Day 08: Saturday: Killarney - Ring of Kerry
We depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling
from Killarney, we come to the town of Killorglin, famous for its traditional Puck Fair, and from
here we commence the ring tour. Our drive is along the coastline of the broad Iveragh
Peninsula, through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville, and Sneem. The scenery is
spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys, and rocky mountains blend in
awesome beauty before we circle back to Killarney for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Day 09: Sunday: Blarney - Cobh - Waterford
Depart Killarney, with a stop in Blarney, where we pause for optional visits to the Blarney
Woollen Mills and Blarney Castle, perhaps to kiss the famed Blarney Stone. Leaving Blarney
we travel the short distance to Cobh (Queenstown), the last port of call for the Titanic. Leaving
Cobh, we make our way to Waterford. In Waterford, we enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. (B,D)

Day 10: Monday: Waterford - Dublin
Morning brings a visit to the House of Waterford before making our way to Dublin via Kildare.
An afternoon check-in to our Dublin hotel allows for time to relax before attending a traditional
Irish cabaret and dinner show in Dublin. We return to our hotel at approximately 10:30 pm.                                                        Ring of Kerry
Overnight in Dublin. (B,D)

Day 11: Tuesday: Dublin
For our morning sightseeing we visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. A fantastic interactive experience, which uncovers the dramatic and inspiring stories
of the Irish who traveled the world, from early times to the modern day. Following our EPIC visit, we make our way to the Guinness Storehouse for a visit. Our
afternoon is free to enjoy the capital city. Tonight enjoy dinner on your own before the final overnight in Dublin. (B)

Day 12: Wednesday: Dublin - Tour Ends
An early morning transfer takes you to the Dublin Airport for the return flight home. Pick up your last-minute gifts at the duty-free shops before boarding your
flight. You will arrive home the same day. (B)

      Giant’s Causeway                                               Arigna Mining                                           Ring of Kerry
           Bushmills, Co. Antrim                           Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon                                         Co. Kerry
  The most characteristic and unique feature                 The Arigna Mining Experience is a unique              The Ring of Kerry (or Iveragh Peninsula to give
   of the site is the exposure of some 40,000               community inspired initiative which records              it its correct name) is the Kerry tourist trail
 large, regularly shaped polygonal columns of               400 years of mining history in the area. The            and part of the mystical & unspoilt region of
 basalt in perfect horizontal sections, forming           completed complex gives visitors an authentic           Ireland that has attracted visitors for hundreds
  a pavement. The dramatic sight has inspired                 insight into an industry which played a             of years and is part of the Wild Atlantic Way. Its
    legends of giants striding over the sea to            fundamental role in Arigna for generations and          spectacular beauty is beyond question and it is
                      Scotland.                           is now a tourist attraction of both national and               a natural centre for outdoor pursuits.
                                                                     international significance.

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IRISH ROSE - 8 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR

Hotels (or similar)
➢ Belfast: Park Avenue Hotel (2)
➢ Donegal: Jackson’s Hotel (2)
➢ Roscommon: Kilronan Castle (2)
➢ Killarney: Killarney Towers (2)

Inclusions
➢ Excellent hotels - eight nights of
  first class and superior first-class
  hotels throughout
➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
  day of arrival
➢ Seven hotel dinners
➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe
  motorcoach
➢ Professional driver/guide to escort
  you throughout
➢ Panoramic city tours of Belfast
  and Derry
➢ Scenic drives of Donegal and Ring
  of Kerry
➢ Visits to: St. Patrick’s Centre,
  Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast,     This relaxed but inclusive tour brings you the best of Ireland in 2020. With more meals and an
  Glenveagh Castle, Slieve League        updated itinerary, you will love the pace of this tour while getting the most out of your vacation.
  Cliffs, Belleek Showroom, Arigna
  Mining Experience, Cliffs of Moher     Itinerary:
➢ Porterage of one suitcase per          Day 01: Saturday, Arrive in Ireland! Dublin - St. Patrick’s Centre - Belfast
  person                                 Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. Dublin Airport arrivals can avail of our transfer time of 9:45 am for departures to
➢ Tips and taxes in Ireland.             our Belfast hotel. Belfast arrivals are provided transfers up to 12:00 noon. From Dublin Airport we depart and travel
  Gratuities to the driver/guide not     the short journey north via Dundalk and Downpatrick, with a visit to St. Patrick’s Centre. From here we continue
  included                               north to Belfast. Check in at our hotel with free time to relax. Those passengers arriving at Belfast Airport, it is a
➢ Celtic Tours flight bag and            leisurely start to the day with a transfer to your hotel and time to rest. This afternoon we enjoy a panoramic city
  portfolio of travel documents          tour of Belfast with a local guide. Dinner and overnight in Belfast. (D)

                                         Day 02: Sunday, Belfast - Giant’s Causeway - Titanic Museum
                                         Today we enjoy a scenic tour of the Antrim Coast and visit
                                         the Giant’s Causeway and Museum. We return to Belfast
                                         where we visit Titanic Belfast. Enjoy your overnight stay in
                                         Belfast. (B)
                                         Day 03: Monday, Derry - Glenveagh - Donegal
                                         This morning, we depart Belfast and travel west via
                                         Dungiven and the Sperrin Mountains to Derry City. Enjoy a
                                         panoramic city tour of Derry, including free time to explore
     Pricing is land only, per person,
20 based on sharing a double room        independently. Departing Derry, we travel via Bridgend to
                                         Glenveagh for a visit to Glenveagh Castle & Gardens in the
2020 Dates                               National Park. Continue on to our nearby Donegal hotel for
                                         dinner and overnight. (B,D)
May 02*    $2,349   Aug 01*    $2,379
May 09     $2,249   Aug 08     $2,279    Day 04: Tuesday, Atlantic Coast - Dungloe - Glenties
May 23     $2,249   Aug 15     $2,279    Today we travel along the scenic Atlantic drive via Brinlack,
May 30*    $2,379   Aug 22     $2,279    Derrbeg, and Bunbeg, voyaging south to Dungloe and
June 06    $2,279   Aug 29     $2,279    Glenties. We return to our hotel for dinner and overnight
June 13    $2,279   Sep 05*    $2,379    stay in County Donegal. (B,D)
June 27*   $2,379   Sep 12     $2,279    Day 05: Wednesday, Donegal - Killybegs - Slieve
July 04    $2,279   Sep 19     $2,279    League - Belleek - Sligo - Roscommon
July 18    $2,279   Sep 26     $2,239    We travel south along Donegal Bay to Killybegs and the
July 25    $2,279   Oct 03     $2,239    Slieve League Cliffs. Our tour continues south to Belleek,
                                         where we pause a while to visit the famed Belleek China
Single Room Supplement: $549 all dates
                                         showroom. Continue to our castle hotel, Kilronan Castle,
* = SMALL GROUP TOUR                     where we enjoy dinner and overnight. (B,D)

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Day 06: Thursday, Roscom-
                                                                                     mon - Sligo - Roscommon
                                                                                     We visit the Arigna Mines,
                                                                                     where we enjoy the unique
                                                                                     Arigna Mining Experience. After
                                                                                     touring the mine, we travel
                                                                                     along scenic Lough Allen to
                                                                                     Dromahair, then onto Sligo
                                                                                     Town. This afternoon we travel
                                                                                     the short journey back to our
                                                                                     castle hotel. Dinner and
                                                                                     overnight at Kilronan. (B,D)

                                                                                     Day 07: Friday, Roscommon
                                                                                     - Galway - Cliffs of Moher -
                                                                                     Adare - Killarney
                                                                                     Morning departure from Kil-
                                                                                     ronan Castle. We travel south
                                                                                     via the majestic Cliffs of Moher,
                                                                                     where we pause and enjoy
                                                                                     spectacular views. Continue along the western coastline, as we make
                                                                                     our way to charming Killarney town via Lahinch and Adare. In Killar-
                                                                                     ney, we enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening. Killarney is an excellent
                                                                                     location to enjoy traditional music, pub entertainment or a traditional
                                                                                     top-rated Irish Cabaret show (which can be pre-booked at the time of
                                                                                     your reservation for $49 per person). Overnight in Killarney. (B,D)

                                                                                     Day 08: Saturday, Killarney - Ring of Kerry
                                                                                     We depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the
                                                                                     Ring of Kerry. Circle back to Killarney for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

                                                                                     Day 09: Sunday, Killarney - Shannon - U.S.
                                                                                     We have an early morning departure from Killarney to Shannon Airport,
                                                                                     for your return flight home. (B)
                                                                                     Note: Flights before 11 am from Shannon will not work with our one
                                                             Kilronan Castle
                                                                                     group transfer. If Celtic Tours is not booking your flight, please book
                                                                                     flights after 11 am to qualify for group transfer.

                 Belfast                               Slieve League Cliffs                                            Cliffs of Moher
                 Co. Antrim                                         Co. Donegal                                                  Co. Clare
    Titanic Belfast is located beside the Titanic      Remarkably, on the high slopes of Slieve                  You simply cannot travel to Ireland without
     Slipways, the Harland and Wolff Drawing        League there are remains of an early Christian            paying a visit to Ireland’s top tourist attraction,
   Offices and Hamilton Graving Dock, the very         monastic site, with a chapel and beehive                 the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, situated in
   place where Titanic was designed, built and        huts. There are also ancient stone remains               County Clare along the Wild Atlantic Way. The
launched in 1912. Titanic Belfast tells the story    that suggest that the mountain was a site of                Cliffs of Moher have majestically faced the
of the Titanic, from her conception in Belfast in   pilgrimage before the arrival of Christianity. At           Atlantic for over 350 million years and their
 the early 1900s, through her construction and      Carrigan Head, on the way to the main viewing               beauty is incomparable – it is Ireland’s most
  launch, to its maiden voyage and subsequent        area, you can see a Signal Tower built in the            visited tourist attraction and when you visit you
                  place in history.                         early years of the 19th century.                                 will understand why.

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CELTIC DELIGHT - 7 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR

Hotels (or similar)
➢ Roscommon: Kilronan Castle (2)
➢ Killarney: Killarney Towers (2)
➢ Waterford: Dooley’s Hotel (1)
➢ Dublin: Academy Plaza (2)

Inclusions
➢ Excellent hotels - seven nights
  of first class & superior first class
  hotels throughout
➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
  day of arrival
➢ Five hotel dinners
➢ Dinner and entertainment in
  Dublin
➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe                                                                                                                             Cobh
  motorcoach
➢ Professional driver/guide to escort
  you throughout                          Delight on your next vacation to Ireland! A relaxing tour that features 2-nights in a deluxe castle
➢ Panoramic city tour of Dublin           along with excellent touring.
➢ Visits to: Arigna Mining                Itinerary:
  Experience, Cliffs of Moher, Cobh,
                                          Day 01: Wednesday, Arrive in Ireland! Dublin - Roscommon
  House of Waterford, Guinness,
                                          Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. After clearing customs, collecting luggage and arrival of all international
  and EPIC Museum
                                          passengers booked by Celtic Tours, your transfer will depart Dublin Airport for Roscommon and our castle hotel.
➢ Porterage of one suitcase               Tonight we enjoy dinner and overnight at Kilronan Castle. (D)
  per person
➢ Tips & taxes in Ireland. Gratuities     Day 02: Thursday, Roscommon - Sligo - Roscommon
  to driver/guide not included            A leisurely departure from castle hotel, we travel a short distance to the Arigna Mines, where we enjoy the unique
➢ Celtic Tours flight bag and             Arigna Mining Experience. After touring the mine, we travel along scenic Lough Allen to Dromahair and the lake isle
                                          of Innisfree, immortalized by the poet William Butler Yeats. This afternoon we travel the short journey back to our
  portfolio of travel documents
                                          castle hotel so you can enjoy some free time and relax before dinner tonight. Overnight at Kilronan. (B,D)
                                          Day 03: Friday, Roscommon - Cliffs of Moher - Adare - Killarney
                                          Morning departure from Kilronan Castle. We travel south via the majestic Cliffs of Moher, where we pause with
                                          spectacular views. Continue along the western coastline, as we make our way to charming Killarney town via
                                          Lahinch and Adare. In Killarney, we enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening. Killarney is an excellent location to enjoy
                                          traditional music, pub entertainment or a traditional top-rated Irish Cabaret show (which can be pre-booked at the
                                          time of your reservation for $49 per person). Overnight in Killarney. (B,D)
      Pricing is land only, per person,
20 based on sharing a double room         Day 04: Saturday, Killarney - Ring of Kerry
                                          We depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling from Killarney, we
2020 Dates                                come to the town of Killorglin, famous for its traditional Puck Fair, and from here we commence the ring tour. We
                                          circle back to Killarney for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
May 06*    $2,269    Aug 05*    $2,289    Day 05: Sunday, Blarney - Cobh - Waterford
May 13     $2,169    Aug 12     $2,189    Depart Killarney, with a stop in Blarney, where we pause for optional visits to the Blarney Woollen Mills and Blarney
May 27     $2,169    Aug 19     $2,189    Castle, perhaps to kiss the famed Blarney Stone. Leaving Blarney we travel the short distance to Cobh (Queen-
June 03*   $2,329    Aug 26     $2,189    stown), the last port of call for the Titanic. Leaving Cobh, we make our way to Waterford. In Waterford, we enjoy
June 10    $2,229    Sep 02     $2,189    dinner and an overnight stay. (B,D)
June 17    $2,189    Sep 09     $2,289    Day 06: Monday, Waterford - Dublin
June 24    $2,229    Sep 16     $2,189    Morning brings a visit to the House of Waterford before making our way to
July 01*   $2,289    Sep 23     $2,189    Dublin via Kildare. An afternoon check-in to our Dublin hotel, allowing time to
July 08    $2,189    Sep 30     $2,129    relax before attending a traditional Irish cabaret and dinner show in Dublin. We
July 15*   $2,289    Oct 07     $2,129    return to our hotel at approximately 10:30 pm. Overnight in Dublin. (B,D)
July 22    $2,189    Oct 14     $2,099
                                          Day 07: Tuesday, Dublin
July 29    $2,189
                                          On our morning sightseeing tour we visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
Single Room Supplement: $579 all dates    Following our EPIC visit, we make our way to the Guinness Storehouse for a
except June 10 & 24th, which have a       visit. Our afternoon is free to enjoy the capital city. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your
supplement of $619                        own before the final overnight in Dublin. (B)
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS -                      Day 08: Wednesday, Dublin - Tour Ends
SAVE $75 PER PERSON WITH PROMO            An early morning transfer takes you to Dublin Airport for the return flight home.
CODE “EBDEL20”*                           Pick up your last-minute gifts at the duty-free shops before boarding your flight.
* = SMALL GROUP TOUR                      You arrive home the same day. (B)

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CELTIC SOJOURN - 6 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR

                                                                                                                             Hotels (or similar)
                                                                                                                             ➢ Belfast: Park Avenue Hotel (2)
                                                                                                                             ➢ Donegal: Jackson’s Hotel (2)
                                                                                                                             ➢ Roscommon: Kilronan Castle (2)

                                                                                                                             Inclusions
                                                                                                                             ➢ Excellent hotels - six nights of first
                                                                                                                               class & superior first class hotels
                                                                                                                               throughout
                                                                                                                             ➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
                                                                                                                               day of arrival
                                                                                                                             ➢ Five hotel dinners
                                                                                                                             ➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe
                                                                                                                               motorcoach
                                                                                                                             ➢ Professional driver/guide to escort
                                                                                                     Muckross Head             you throughout
                                                                                                                             ➢ Panoramic city tours of Belfast &
Our northern explorer, the Celtic Sojourn brings you the best part of the northern route from                                  Derry
Belfast to Donegal, Sligo and Roscommon. A perfect 6-night tour for those wanting a new and fresh                            ➢ Scenic drive of Donegal
itinerary that may not have a lot of time to spend in Ireland.                                                               ➢ Visits to: St. Patrick’s Centre,
Itinerary:                                                                                                                     Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast,
Day 01: Saturday, Arrive in Ireland! Dublin                                                                                    Glenveagh Castle & Gardens,
Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. Dublin Airport arrivals can avail of our transfer time of 9:45 am for departures to         Slieve League Cliffs,
our Belfast hotel. Belfast arrivals are provided transfers up to 12:00 noon. From Dublin Airport we depart and travel          Belleek Showroom, Arigna Mining
the short journey north via Dundalk and Downpatrick, with a visit to the St. Patrick’s Centre. With an opportunity           ➢ Porterage of one suitcase per
to visit the gravesite of St. Patrick before we continue north to Belfast. Check in at our hotel with free time to relax.      person
Those passengers arriving at Belfast airport, it is a leisurely start to the day with a transfer to your hotel and time to   ➢ Tips & taxes in Ireland. Gratuities
rest. This afternoon we enjoy a panoramic city tour of Belfast with a local guide. Dinner and overnight in Belfast. (D)        to driver/guide not included
Day 02: Sunday, Belfast - Giant’s Causeway - Titanic Museum                                                                  ➢ Celtic Tours flight bag and
Today we enjoy a scenic tour of the Antrim Coast and visit the Giant’s Causeway and Museum. Marvel at the                      portfolio of travel documents
volcanic columns formed over 60 million years ago and hear the ancient fables of the Causeway. We return to
Belfast where we visit Titanic Belfast. Return to our hotel where the evening is free to experience more of Belfast.
Enjoy your overnight stay in Belfast. (B)
Day 03: Monday, Belfast - Derry - Glenveagh - Donegal
This morning, we depart Belfast and travel west via Dungiven and the Sperrin Mountains to Derry City. Enjoy a
panoramic city tour of Derry, including free time to explore independently. Departing Derry, we travel via Bridgend                 Pricing is land only, per person,
to Glenveagh for a visit to Glenveagh Castle & Gardens in the National Park. Continue on to our nearby Donegal
hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
                                                                                                                             20     based on sharing a double room

Day 04: Tuesday, Atlantic Coast - Dungloe - Glenties
Today we travel along the scenic Atlantic drive via Brinlack, Derrbeg, and Bunbeg, voyaging south to Dungloe and
                                                                                                                             2020 Dates
Glenties. We return to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay in County Donegal. (B,D)
                                                                                                                             May 02*    $1,889    Aug 01*    $1,929
Day 05: Wednesday, Donegal - Killybegs - Slieve League - Belleek - Sligo - Roscommon                                         May 09     $1,789    Aug 08     $1,829
We travel south along Donegal Bay to Killybegs and the Slieve League Cliffs. Here we enjoy a minibus transfer                May 23     $1,789    Aug 15     $1,829
to the cliffs, where we delight in the scenic views of Malin Bay and the Slieve                                              May 30*    $1,929    Aug 22     $1,829
League Cliffs that look out across the Atlantic Ocean. Our tour continues south                                              June 06    $1,829    Aug 29     $1,829
to Belleek, where we pause a while to visit the famed Belleek China showroom.
                                                                                                                             June 13    $1,829    Sep 05*    $1,929
Continue south via Sligo, the final resting place of William Butler Yeats, to our
                                                                                                                             June 20    $1,829    Sep 12     $1,829
castle hotel, Kilronan Castle, where we enjoy dinner and overnight. (B,D)
                                                                                                                             June 27*   $1,929    Sep 19     $1,829
Day 06: Thursday, Roscommon - Sligo - Roscommon                                                                              July 04    $1,829    Sep 26     $1,819
We visit the Arigna Mines, where we enjoy the unique Arigna Mining Experience.                                               July 18    $1,829    Oct 03     $1,819
After touring the mine, we travel along scenic Lough Allen to Dromahair and the
                                                                                                                             July 25    $1,829
lake isle of Innisfree, immortalized by the poet William Butler Yeats. This
afternoon we travel the short journey back to our castle hotel so you can enjoy
some free time and relax before dinner tonight. Overnight at Kilronan. (B,D)                                                 Single Room Supplement: $419 all dates

Day 07: Friday, Roscommon - Dublin                                                                                           EARLY BIRD SAVINGS -
Early morning departure from Kilronan Castle, where we make our way to Dublin                                                SAVE $50 PER PERSON WITH PROMO
Airport for your return flight home. (B) Note: Flights before 12:30 pm from Dublin                                           CODE “EBSOJ20”*
will not work with our one group transfer. If Celtic Tours is not booking your
flight, please book flights after 12:30 pm to qualify for group transfers.                                                   * = SMALL GROUP TOUR

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IRISH RAMBLER - 6 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR

Hotels (or similar)
➢ Navan: Newgrange Hotel (2)
➢ Waterford: Treacy’s or Dooley’s
  (1)
➢ Limerick: Limerick City Hotel (2)
➢ Navan: Newgrange Hotel (1)

Inclusions
➢ Excellent hotels - six nights of first
  class and superior first-class
  hotels
➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
  day of arrival
➢ Five hotel dinners
➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe
  motorcoach
➢ Professional driver/guide to escort                                                                                                          Trim Castle
  you throughout
➢ Panoramic city tour of Dublin
➢ Scenic drive of the Dingle               Our Irish Rambler for 2020 has been improved with new touring and hotels, while remaining budget
  Peninsula                                friendly. This tour brings you Ancient Ireland, along with the scenic beauty of the Cliffs of Moher
➢ Visits to: Trim Castle, Guinness         and the Dingle Peninsula.
  Storehouse, EPIC Museum,                 Itinerary:
  Newbridge Silverware Visitor
  Center                                   Day 01: Sunday, Arrive in Ireland! Dublin - Ancient Ireland
➢ Porterage of one suitcase per            Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. Tour departs Dublin Airport and travels to the nearby Ancient Ireland area of
  person                                   County Meath. Here we visit Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman fortress in Ireland. Continue on to the town of
➢ Tips and taxes in Ireland.               Navan and our hotel where we check in and have some free time to rest. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. (D)
  Gratuities to the driver/guide not       Day 02: Monday, Dublin - Navan
  included                                 Today we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dublin, where we visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. A fantastic
➢ Portfolio of travel documents            interactive experience, which uncovers the dramatic and inspiring stories of the Irish who traveled the world, from
                                           early times to the modern day. Following our EPIC visit, we make our way to the Guinness Storehouse for a visit.
                                           Here we enjoy unrivaled views of Dublin from the Gravity Bar, where you can enjoy a taste of Guinness. After a
                                           panoramic tour of Dublin, we have some free time in the Capital city before we depart for Navan and return to our
                                           hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

                                           Day 03: Tuesday, Navan - Carlow - Kilkenny - Waterford
      Pricing is land only, per person,    Today we depart Navan and travel south via County Carlow and County Kilkenny to Kilkenny town. Some free time
20    based on sharing a double room       in Kilkenny to shop, browse or perhaps visit historic Kilkenny Castle. This afternoon we travel south to Waterford
                                           and check-in to our hotel. Free time this afternoon to enjoy the historic city on the river. We enjoy dinner this
2020 Dates                                 evening at our hotel. Overnight in Waterford. (B,D)
Mar 01*    $1,229   July 19    $1,329
Mar 15     $1,179   Aug 16     $1,329      Day 04: Wednesday, Waterford - Tipperary - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick
                                           Morning departure from Waterford. Travel west via Cahir, Tipperary, Limerick, and Ennis to the stunning Cliffs of
Mar 29     $1149    Aug 30*    $1,469
                                           Moher, that plunge into the Atlantic 700 feet below. The views here are breathtaking. Leaving the Cliffs, we make
Apr 05     $1,179   Sep 13     $1,319
                                           our way back through Ennis and onto Limerick, where we will enjoy dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Apr 12*    $1,299   Sep 27*    $1,419
Apr 19     $1,189   Oct 11     $1,189      Day 05: Thursday, Limerick - Adare - Dingle Peninsula - Limerick
Apr 26     $1,189   Oct 18*    $1,289      An exciting and scenic filled day today as we make our way to the Dingle
May 10*    $1,389   Oct 25     $1,189      Peninsula. Along the way, we pause in Adare, and then make our way through
May 24     $1,289   Nov 01     $1,169      Newcastle West and Tralee. We circle the peninsula, seeing a mix of steep cliffs
June 07    $1,319   Nov 08     $1,169      and sandy beaches. Enjoy a bit of lunch independently in Dingle before
June 21    $1,319   Nov 15*    $1,269      returning to Limerick. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own. Perhaps head out and
July 05*   $1,429                          enjoy some pub entertainment in Limerick this evening. (B)
Single Room Supplement: $389 all dates     Day 06: Friday, Limerick - Kildare - Meath
                                           Morning departure from Limerick. Travel east via Portlaoise to the horse
                                           breeding and racing county of Kildare. Some free time for lunch in Kildare. We
                                           stop in Newbridge for a visit to the Newbridge Silverware Visitor Center before
                                           heading north to Navan town for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

                                           Day 07: Saturday, Dublin - U.S.
                                           Early morning transfer to Dublin Airport for your return flight home. Flights to
* = SMALL GROUP TOUR                       the U.S. arrive home the same day. (B)

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HEART OF IRELAND - 6 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR

                                                                                                                     Hotels (or similar)
                                                                                                                     ➢ Galway: Imperial Hotel (2)
                                                                                                                     ➢ Killarney: Killarney Towers (2)
                                                                                                                     ➢ Dublin: Fitzpatrick Castle (2)

                                                                                                                     Inclusions
                                                                                                                     ➢ Excellent hotels - six nights of first
                                                                                                                       class & superior first class hotels
                                                                                                                       throughout
                                                                                                                     ➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
                                                                                                                       day of arrival
                                                                                                                     ➢ Four hotel dinners
                                                                                                                     ➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe
                                                                                                                       motorcoach
                                                                                                  Cliffs of Moher    ➢ Professional driver/guide to escort
                                                                                                                       you throughout
                                                                                                                     ➢ Touring of Dublin & the Dingle
The Heart of Ireland continues to bring you the best of Ireland’s most scenic locations, on this                       Peninsula
6-night escorted tour. We will discover the barren fields, rugged coastline, and scenic beauty of                    ➢ Visits to: Guinness Storehouse,
Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, and the spectacular Dingle Peninsula!                                          EPIC Museum, Cliffs of Moher,
Itinerary:                                                                                                             Connemara Marble, & Celtic
                                                                                                                       Crystal
Day 01: Sunday, Arrive in Ireland! Dublin - Galway                                                                   ➢ Porterage of one suitcase per
Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. Depart Dublin and travel the short journey to Galway, where we check into our       person
hotel. Free time to rest. In the afternoon, we enjoy a local panoramic sightseeing tour of Galway City. Dinner and   ➢ Tips & taxes in Ireland. Gratuities
overnight in Galway. (D)
                                                                                                                       to driver/guide not included
Day 02: Monday, Galway - Connemara - Galway                                                                          ➢ Portfolio of travel documents
Today we enjoy a scenic tour of Connemara. Travel along Galway Bay to Maam Cross and Clifden. Continue on via
Kylemore Abbey and stop briefly for a photo opportunity. We continue via the scenic countryside; keep an eye out
for sheep en-route to Moycullen. We stop to visit the Connemara Marble Factory and the Celtic Crystal Factory.
Return to Galway. Our evening is free to enjoy Galway, with dinner on your own. Overnight in Galway. (B)
Day 03: Tuesday, Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Killarney
Morning departure from Galway. We make our way to the awe inspiring and majestic Cliffs of Moher, which rise 700
feet above the Atlantic Ocean. A spectacular day with great sea and cliff view, before making our way to Killarney
for dinner and overnight. (B,D)                                                                                             Pricing is land only, per person,
Day 04: Wednesday, Killarney - Dingle Peninsula
                                                                                                                     20 based on sharing a double room
A delightful day takes us along the Kerry coast to the Dingle Peninsula, which offers magnificent coastal scenery.   2020 Dates
Beyond Slea Head, we see the Blasket Islands, the last outpost of Europe. A full day tour returning to Killarney,
                                                                                                                     Feb 09*    $1,329    June 28    $1,579
where we enjoy dinner and overnight in Killarney. (B,D)
                                                                                                                     Feb 16     $1,329    July 05*   $1,679
Day 05: Thursday, Killarney - Cashel - Dublin                                                                        Feb 23*    $1,329    July 12    $1,579
Leaving Killarney we travel over the mountains to Blarney, where we pause for a visit to Blarney                     Mar 01*    $1,339    July 19*   $1,579
Woollen Mills. Here you have time to enjoy an optional visit to Blarney Castle, and perhaps kiss the famed Blarney   Mar 08     $1,339    Aug 09     $1,579
Stone. Leaving Blarney we travel via Tipperary and Cashel, where we pause for                                        Mar 15     $1,359    Aug 16*    $1,679
a photo-op at the historic Rock of Cashel. Arrive in Killiney, where the evening                                     Mar 22*    $1,439    Sep 06     $1,569
is free to dine on your own. Overnight at our castle hotel tonight in Killiney, Co.                                  Mar 29*    $1,449    Sep 13     $1,569
Dublin. (B)                                                                                                          Apr 12     $1,359    Sep 20*    $1,669
Our castle hotel is situated at the brow of Killiney Hill, in the prestigious
                                                                                                                     Apr 19     $1,359    Sep 27     $1,559
south Dublin suburb of Killiney and overlooking Dublin Bay.
                                                                                                                     Apr 26     $1,379    Oct 04     $1,499
Day 06: Friday, Dublin                                                                                               May 03     $1,539    Oct 11     $1,339
We come into the capital city this morning for sightseeing. We visit the                                             May 10     $1,559    Oct 18     $1,319
Guinness Storehouse, enjoying panoramic views of the city from the Gravity Bar,                                      May 17     $1,559    Oct 25     $1,319
followed by the EPIC Museum. Some free time then to enjoy the capital city                                           May 24     $1,559    Nov 01     $1,289
independently. Dublin has plenty of shops, cafe, museums, and more for you to                                        May 31     $1,569    Nov 08     $1,289
enjoy. This evening, we enjoy a farewell dinner at our castle hotel in Killiney, Co.                                 June 07*   $1,679    Nov 15     $1,289
Dublin. (B, D)                                                                                                       June 21    $1,579    Nov 22*    $1,389
Day 07: Saturday, Dublin - U.S.                                                                                      Single Room Supplement: $399 all dates
Early morning transfer to Dublin Airport for your return flight home. Flights to
the U.S. arrive home the same day. (B)                                                                               * = SMALL GROUP TOUR

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CELTIC SPREE - 5 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR

Hotels (or similar)
➢ Killarney: Killarney Towers (2)
➢ Waterford: Dooley’s (1)
➢ Dublin: Academy Plaza (2)

Inclusions
➢ Excellent hotels - five nights of
  first class and superior first-class
  hotels
➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
  day of arrival
➢ Three hotel dinners
➢ Dinner & entertainment in Dublin
➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe
  motorcoach
➢ Professional driver/guide to escort                                                                                                           Ring of Kerry
  you throughout
➢ Panoramic city tour of Dublin
                                           This tour features some of the best scenery of Southern Ireland including the Ring of Kerry, Cobh,
➢ Scenic drive of the Ring of Kerry
                                           Blarney, Waterford and Dublin
➢ Visits to: Cobh, House of
  Waterford, Guinness Brewery
                                           Itinerary:
  Storehouse, EPIC Museum in
  Dublin                                   Day 01, Friday: Arrive in Shannon – Killarney
➢ Porterage of one suitcase per            Morning arrival into Shannon Airport, where after clearing customs and collecting your bags, your transfer will
  person                                   be waiting for you. Depart Shannon by 9:30 am (please make sure appropriate flight is booked to accommodate
➢ Tips and taxes in Ireland.               transfer time). We make our way from Shannon Airport to Killarney, where we will check into our hotel. You can
  Gratuities to the driver/guide not       rest and relax today in Killarney, which is a great town for shopping, checking out pubs and enjoying Irish music.
  included                                 Celtic Tours can also arrange an optional jaunting car ride to Ross Castle for $23 if reserved at time of booking. In
➢ Celtic Tours bag and portfolio of        Killarney, we enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening. Overnight in Killarney. (D)
  travel documents
                                           Day 02, Saturday: Killarney - Ring of Kerry
                                           We depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling from Killarney, we
                                           come to the town of Killorglin, famous for its traditional Puck Fair, and from here we commence the ring tour. Our
                                           drive is along the coastline of the broad Iveragh Peninsula, through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen,
                                           Waterville, and Sneem. The scenery is spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys, and rocky
                                           mountains blend in awesome beauty before we circle back to Killarney for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
       Pricing is land only, per person,
20     based on sharing a double room
                                           Day 03, Sunday: Blarney - Cobh - Waterford
                                           Depart Killarney, with a stop in Blarney, where we pause for optional visits to the Blarney Woollen Mills and Blarney
                                           Castle, perhaps to kiss the famed Blarney Stone. Leaving Blarney we travel the short distance to Cobh, the last
2020 Dates                                 port of call for the Titanic. Leaving Cobh, we make our way to Waterford. In Waterford, we enjoy dinner and an
                                           overnight stay. (B,D)
May 08*    $1,799    July 31   $1,849
May 15     $1,799    Aug 07*   $1,849      Day 04, Monday: Waterford - Dublin
May 22     $1,799    Aug 14    $1,849      Visit the House of Waterford this morning before making our way to Dublin via
May 29     $1,799    Aug 21    $1,849      Kildare. An afternoon check-in to our Dublin hotel allows for time to relax before
                                           attending a traditional Irish cabaret and dinner show in Dublin. We return to our
June 05*   $1,849    Aug 28    $1,849
                                           hotel at approximately 10:30 pm. Overnight in Dublin. (B,D)
June 12    $1,899    Sep 04    $1,849
June 19    $1,849    Sep 11*   $1,849
                                           Day 05, Tuesday: Dublin
June 26    $1,899    Sep 18    $1,849      For our morning sightseeing tour we visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
July 03*   $1,849    Sep 25    $1,849      A fantastic interactive experience, which uncovers the dramatic and inspiring
July 10    $1,849    Oct 02    $1,799      stories of the Irish who traveled the world, from early times to the modern day.
July 17    $1,849    Oct 09    $1,799      Following our EPIC visit, we make our way to the Guinness Storehouse for a
July 24    $1,849                          visit. Our afternoon is free to enjoy the capital city. Tonight enjoy dinner on your
                                           own before the final overnight in Dublin. (B)
Single Room Supplement: June 12 and
26 $509, all other dates $449              Day 06, Wednesday: Dublin - Tour ends
                                           An early morning transfer takes you to Dublin Airport for the return flight home.
                                           Pick up your last-minute gifts at the duty-free shops before boarding your flight.
* = SMALL GROUP TOUR                       You arrive home the same day. (B)

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY 2021 - 6 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR

                                                                                                                         Hotels (or similar)
                                                                                                                         ➢ Waterford: Dooley’s Hotel (1)
                                                                                                                         ➢ Killarney: Killarney Towers (2)
                                                                                                                         ➢ Dublin: Grand Canal or Camden
                                                                                                                           Court (3)

                                                                                                                         Inclusions
                                                                                                                         ➢ Excellent hotels - six nights of first
                                                                                                                           class & superior first class hotels
                                                                                                                           throughout
                                                                                                                         ➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
                                                                                                                           day of arrival
                                                                                                                         ➢ Three hotel dinners
                                                                                                                         ➢ Dinner and traditional Irish night
                                                                                                                           with entertainment in Dublin
                                                                                                                         ➢ Opportunity to view the St.
                                                                                                            Dublin         Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin
                                                                                                                         ➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe
                                                                                                                           motorcoach
Celebrate St. Patrick’s day the Irish way, on this fun-filled, 6-night escorted tour.                                    ➢ Professional driver/guide to escort
                                                                                                                           you throughout
Itinerary:
                                                                                                                         ➢ Panoramic city tour of Dublin
Day 01: Saturday, Arrive in Ireland! Dublin - Waterford                                                                  ➢ Scenic drive of the Ring of Kerry
Arrive at the Dublin Airport. After clearing customs and collecting your luggage, meet your driver/guide in the arriv-   ➢ Visits to: Kilkenny, House of
als hall. Morning departure from Dublin Airport, we travel south via Kilkenny to Waterford. Check into our hotel with      Waterford, Blarney Woollen Mills,
some free time to rest. Afternoon departure for a visit to the nearby House of Waterford. A relaxing day in                Guinness Storehouse
Waterford. Return to our hotel where we enjoy dinner and overnight. (D)                                                  ➢ Porterage of one suitcase per
                                                                                                                           person
Day 02, Sunday: Waterford – Blarney – Killarney
                                                                                                                         ➢ Tips & taxes in Ireland. Gratuities
Departing Waterford this morning we travel south to County Cork and the town of Blarney. Enjoy some free-time
                                                                                                                           to driver/guide not included
in Blarney. Perhaps take an optional stroll to Blarney Castle, where you can kiss the famed stone or admire the
impressive grounds surrounding the castle or spend time at the famous Blarney Woollen Mills, where you will find a       ➢ Celtic Tours flight bag and
fantastic selection of Irish woolens, knitwear, china and crystal. Free time to enjoy lunch independently at The Mill      portfolio of travel documents
restaurant or Christy’s Bar before departing for Killarney. Check into our Killarney Hotel, our home for the next two
nights. Enjoy dinner at our hotel. Why not venture out this evening and enjoy the wealth of entertainment Killarney
has to offer. (B,D)

Day 03, Monday: Ring of Kerry
Today we depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Let the magic of the Ring             Pricing is land only, per person,
of Kerry’s dramatic mountain passes, rugged coastlines and charming towns sink in as we tour this magnificent
area. We make our way back to Killarney for dinner and overnight. Killarney is a perfect town to enjoy pub
                                                                                                                         20     based on sharing a double room

entertainment and live traditional music. (B, D)
                                                                                                                         2021 Date
Day 04, Tuesday: Killarney – Kildare – Dublin                                                                            Mar 13     $1,569
Morning departure from Killarney. Travel northeast via the horse breeding county of Kildare to Dublin. Tonight
enjoy dinner and Irish entertainment at a traditional venue in Dublin. Overnight in Dublin. (B,D)                        Single Room Supplement: $379

Day 05, Wednesday: St. Patrick’s Day!
After breakfast, independently make your way to the nearby parade route
where you can view the fabulous St. Patrick’s parade festivities. You are free
today to enjoy Dublin. Visit museums, galleries, and some of Dublin’s most
famous pubs! Overnight in Dublin. (B)

Day 06, Thursday: Dublin
Morning sightseeing includes a panoramic tour of Dublin and a visit to the
Guinness Storehouse. Here you will enjoy impressive panoramic views of
Dublin from the Gravity Bar while enjoying a taste of Guinness. The rest of the
day is free to enjoy the Capital city and all that she has to offer. Dublin has a
wealth of sightseeing options for you to choose from. Overnight in Dublin. (B)

Day 07, Friday: Dublin – U.S.
An early morning transfer takes you to Dublin Airport for the return flight home.
Pick up your last-minute gifts at the duty-free shops before boarding your flight.                          Dublin
You arrive home the same day. (B)

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