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Enchanting
Ireland
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 1, 2021
©Kylemore Abbey
Rock of Cashel
Steeped in mythology and once home to ancient
kings and patron saints, this archaeological site
has over 1,000 years of rich history.
Courtesy of Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Enchanting Ireland Jaunting Cart Ride
View lovely Killarney National Park on this
Medieval Banquet & Bunratty Folk Park
Enjoy a merrymaking medieval banquet, authentic
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 1, 2021 Additional dates
may be available delightful outing using traditional transportation. fortress and 19th century ‘living’ village.
Experience the storied culture, ancient history, natural beauty, warm hospitality, gleaming rivers and lakes, stunning Next, we stop at the Cliffs of Moher. doors of this 150-year-old family-run
and top-rated accommodations of Ireland. coastal views, and soaring mountains. This mighty coastal wall, extending establishment. B,D
Later, stroll the vibrant gardens and five miles along the coast and plunging
DAY 1: FLY TO IR EL A ND DAY 3: C LONM ACNOISE baked scones fills the air. We visit Neo-Gothic Church of Kylemore Abbey, 700 feet to the sea, once gave assur- DAY 8: B L A R NEY STONE
Our journey to the Emerald Isle We travel west this morning to with our hosts Frances and Fintan home to a Benedictine Community ance to World War II pilots that they At Blarney Castle this morning, you
begins with a pleasant overnight Clonmacnoise. This beloved ancient in their charming thatched cottage of Nuns since World War I. Back in had reached European shores. Later, can kiss the fabled stone and be
flight to Dublin. monastic site, with its remains of nine and sample fresh lightly sweetened Galway this evening, take in some we witness Ireland’s heritage at the rewarded with the gift of gab. If you
churches kept tidy by preservationists, scones with a pot of Irish tea. We local culture by stepping into the folk park of Bunratty. Life in old Ireland still want something to talk about,
DAY 2: DUBLIN was long a major center of religion enjoy two nights in Galway. B,D city’s lively entertainment scene. B comes alive during this evening’s there is time to view some of Ireland’s
This beautiful modern city is brimming and education and drew scholars from merrymaking at a medieval banquet! largest collections of Waterford
with historic landmarks and Georgian- all over Europe. It’s truly a magical DAY 4: K Y LEMOR E A BBEY DAY 5: C LIFFS OF MOHER Tonight we stay in Limerick. B,D Crystal and Belleek China at Blarney
style buildings. We view Dublin’s high- place with a scenic setting on the We begin the day at the Connemara Our scenic morning drive takes us Woollen Mills Store. Then, at the
lights including a guided visit through River Shannon. Later, experience Celtic Crystal Factory where Celtic into the otherworldly beauty of the DAY 6: K ILL A R NEY stunning Rock of Cashel, we learn
Christ Church Cathedral. We end our true Irish hospitality at Connolly’s motifs are expertly cut into colored Burren in County Clare. Here, lime- Begin today in Adare, often called about the rise of this majestic castle,
first exciting day in Ireland at our Rathbaun Farm. Here, sheep graze crystal. Then, enjoy the opulent stone has eroded over the ages to Ireland’s prettiest village with its once an assembly place for kings,
beautiful hotel in the Dublin area. D the fields and the fragrance of home- canvas of Connemara, dense with form moonscape patterns called karren. thatched cottages and beautiful and later, the church. We overnight
stone buildings. We spend the next in Kilkenny. B,D
two nights in Killarney, a vibrant
Christ Church Cathedral Kate Kearney’s Cottage Blarney Stone Kilkenny Castle little town surrounded by incredibly DAY 9: K ILK ENN Y
beautiful countryside. Later we enjoy We start the day at Kilkenny Castle.
a traditional jaunting cart tour of This palace was originally built to
Killarney National Park. B guard against crossings of the River
Nore in the 13th century. Explore
DAY 7: R ING OF K ER RY the medieval city’s narrow winding
We spend today savoring one of streets at leisure, then visit the
Ireland’s most scenic drives, the Ring National Design & Craft Center
of Kerry. Undulating hills, rugged or enjoy lunch at a local pub. We
mountains draped with green forest, return to Dublin for our special Holiday
shimmering lakes, emerald valleys, Vacations Farewell Dinner. B,D
dramatic seascapes, and quaint
villages all mark an unforgettable DAY 10: F OND FA R EW ELLS
day. Tonight, our cultural experience We fly home from Dublin with wonder-
continues with traditional Irish folk ful memories of the Emerald Isle.
music and dancing at Kate Kearney’s
Cottage. We always receive a hearty M O D E R ATE
AC T I V I T Y L E V E L
welcome when we walk through the Refer to General Information for details
Explore Scenic Ireland
Astonishing waterways, historical landmarks, and picturesque landscapes.
Your Experience Includes
Our unmatched Holiday Advantage includes ALL
accommodations, admission to attractions, motorcoach
transportation, baggage handling at hotels, professional Motorcoach
Tour Director, and local guides, plus airfare, fuel surcharges, Flights
# of Overnights
government fees, and airport & departure taxes. 1 1
Connemara Dublin
A fully-refundable deposit of only $200 per person will
2 Galway
reserve your space and prices are guaranteed upon
Cliffs of Moher
receipt of the deposit. Call us today at 888-554-5208. 1 Kilkenny
Limerick 1
Cliffs of Moher
These magnificent sea cliffs tower over the
Atlantic Ocean for approximately nine miles
Earn a $100 Holiday Vacations Travel Credit Killarney 2 Blarney
and reach the maximum height of 700 feet. View our NEW online travel shows available at Ring of
Kerry
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13 Excellent Meals Featuring Attractions & Highlights Price Per Person
• Daily deluxe breakfasts • Dublin guided tour ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED!
Double...............$4999 per person
• Medieval banquet • Christ Church Cathedral
Single...................5999 per person
• Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish Evening • Clonmacnoise monastic ruins Triple subject to availability
• Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner • Connolly’s Rathbaun Farm A valid U.S. passport is required for
• Connemara Crystal Factory all U.S. citizens. Passport cards and
B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner enhanced driver’s licenses are NOT
• Connemara region acceptable.
• Kylemore Abbey Deposit: $200 per person
All Accommodations Featuring • Burren in County Clare
Guaranteed Price: Your price is
guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit.
Connemara • 1 night at the Crowne Plaza Dublin - • Cliffs of Moher Final Payment: June 19, 2021
This sparsely populated region on the west coast Blanchardstown Full refund 96 days prior to departure
• Bunratty Folk Park
of Ireland is known for its pristine lakes, rugged • 2 nights at the Galmont Hotel & Spa
in Galway • Adare, traditional Irish village Departure Point
coastline, mountains, rippling boglands, traditional
• Jaunting cart ride in Killarney Watertown - Home Depot,
culture, and Gaelic speaking villages. • 1 night at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
391 College Heights
• nights at the Killarney Plaza Hotel
2 • Ring of Kerry scenic drive
Transportation provided to/from
& Spa in Killarney • Blarney Castle Syracuse Hancock International
Adare Heritage Village • 1 night at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in • Blarney Woollen Mills Store Airport. Departure point subject
Witness quaint thatched cottages and beautiful Kilkenny to change.
• Rock of Cashel
stone buildings from the time of the Norman • 1 night at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel • Kilkenny Castle tour
Conquest. & Spa in the Dublin area
Clonmacnoise Monastic Site
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Superb Customer Service, Old-World Charm & Modern Amenities
Killarney Plaza Hotel
& Spa
Enjoy 2 nights with comfortable
guest rooms draped in graceful,
contemporary decor and superb
dining experiences. Located in the
heart of Killarney Town at the gate-
way to the Ring of Kerry, the hotel
is within walking distance of dozens
of great pubs and restaurants.
Lyrath Estate Hotel
Experience 1 night in Kilkenny
with genuine Irish hospitality and
uncompromising service. Set amid
170 acres of natural park scenery,
this lovely estate hotel’s stunning
© Photo courtesy of Lyrath Estate Hotel
contemporary design, elegance,
luxury, and original 17th century
style will surprise and delight you.
Dunboyne Castle Hotel
& Spa
Stay 1 night in the Dublin area
in a beautifully restored historic
© Photo courtesy of Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa
mansion that was once the home
of the Lord of Dunboyne, now
serving as one of Ireland’s most
exclusive properties. This magnifi-
cent hotel exudes elegance, opu-
lence and relaxation, and all rooms
provide marvelous garden views.
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