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August 20-29, 2021
Nebraska
visits
Football
The Emerald Isle
Cheer on the Huskers vs. Illinois in Dublin, Ireland
Dear Friends,
We are looking forward to having you join us on one of the most
exceptional tours ever to the lush green hills and smiling faces
of the beloved country of Ireland, while experiencing the thrill of
watching your favorite Nebraska football team in action.
Come with us and visit a country that has fired the imagination
for centuries with its legendary visual drama and embark on
a Nebraska football game that is truly a once-in-a-lifetime
experience!
Discover white-washed lighthouses perched high above the
Atlantic, paint-box colorful villages and palettes of every possible
green imaginable, prehistoric stone-age ruins and fairytale castles
accented by the music of Celtic generations.
If you have ever wanted to experience Ireland, this is the perfect
tour for you to see it all! Please take a look inside this brochure to
learn more about this tour. Once you do, I hope you will join us as
we experience the unforgettable magic of Ireland and Nebraska
football.
Sincerely,
Pastor Kara Hillhouse
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Call Executive Travel’s Group Department today at 402-435-8888. Space is limited.
August 20, 2021 and warm welcomes on the west coast their beauty is incomparable. We
Friday - Travel to Ireland of Ireland. From the bogs and lakes of make a stop for lunch at our favorite
the Gaelic speaking South Connemara, smokehouse to sample the silky, smoky
Our wonderful adventure begins as we to the mountain vistas of North and texture of smoked Irish organic salmon.
meet at St. Mark’s United Methodist West Connemara, the diversity is We will discover the mystery of salmon-
Church’s parking lot to transfer to amazing. We will visit Kylemore smoking and the secret of how smoked
Omaha airport for our overnight flight Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden. salmon is handcrafted. Enjoy mosaics
to Dublin. Enjoy in-flight entertainment Kylemore Castle was built in the late that tell the story of the “Salmon of
and meal service as you start your 1800s by Mitchell Henry MP, a wealthy Knowledge”, marvel at the nostalgic
dream vacation. businessman and liberal politician. atmosphere and smell the oak-smoke
Today Kylemore Abbey is owned and as soon as you come through the door.
August 21, 2021 run by the Benedictine community who Next, we will tour part of the Dingle
Saturday - Dublin - Galway have been in residence here since 1920. Peninsula.
Experience woodland and lakeshores, National Geographic once called it
Welcome to Dublin! Upon arrival, we magnificent buildings and Ireland’s “the most beautiful place on earth”. It
meet our licensed tour guide and board largest Walled Garden! Browse the local has suffered the Vikings, welcomed
our private motorcoach to take a drive craft and design shop for unique gifts Hollywood stars from a Galaxy far, far
toward Galway. We will make a stop at including Kylemore Abbey Pottery and away, and its most famous resident is
Clonmacnoise to visit the Celtic Crosses award-winning chocolates handmade a dolphin. This is the Dingle Peninsula
at the ancient monastic site close to by the Benedictine nuns. With a stop on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. This is
Shannonbridge with ruins dated back for lunch on the way, we continue on to Ireland at its best: all sparkling navy
to the 11th century. A walk amongst a traditional local farm for a sheepdog ocean and star-strewn skies - so twinkle
the peaceful stones of this amazing demonstration. For those who look after filled, in fact, that sprawling Inch Beach
area will conjure images of saints and sheep, the importance of a well-trained on the peninsula’s southern stretch is a
scholars of Ireland’s renowned Golden dog can not be underestimated. Despite known stargazing spot. We continue on
Age of learning. The two complete High technological advances in farming, a to Killarney for an overnight. B | L
Crosses will simply take your breath replacement for a skilled sheepdog
away. We stop for lunch before we has yet to be found. For many years,
arrive at our hotel in Galway in the late dogs have been bred to develop the August 24, 2021
afternoon. Galway is a small university
city, commonly referred to as the “most
requisite traits of intelligence, stamina, Tuesday - Cork
and obedience with the finest example
Irish” of Ireland’s cities. The historical being the Border Collie. We return to After a filling breakfast, we head out to
city centre has a bohemian atmosphere Galway for an evening at leisure. B | L experience Ireland’s most traditional
and a maze of winding streets so mode of transport with a jaunting car
conveniently compact that it is easily tour, the perfect way to discover the
navigable on foot. Grab your walking August 23, 2021 hidden delights of Killarney National
shoes and take a stroll down the Monday - Cliffs of Moher - Dingle Park & the famous Lakes of Killarney.
medieval alleyways with their colorful Peninsula - Killarney As we ramble along on our tour, we are
facades and lovely little street markets. informed of the history, legends, and
We gather to enjoy our welcome dinner. After breakfast, we make our way to folklore of the area – with some Irish wit
L|D see the world-famous Cliffs of Moher, thrown in for good measure! The next
scenic cliffs stretching 700 feet over stop today is at the Jameson Distillery in
August 22, 2021 the rugged Atlantic coast. The cliffs are Midleton. For over 200 years Jameson
Sunday - Connemara Ireland’s most visited natural attraction called Dublin home, but in 1975 they
with a magical vista that has captured moved their ever-expanding operation
After a hearty breakfast, we head out the hearts of visitors for hundreds of to the green expanses of Midleton,
to explore the region of Connemara, a years. They have majestically faced the Cork. We will enjoy a fully guided tour
place of contrasts, colors, wilderness Atlantic for over 350 million years and around the original Midleton Distillery
which brings the stories of Jameson’s August 26, 2021 Storehouse journey begins at the
rich heritage to life. You will learn about Thursday - Dublin bottom of the world’s largest pint glass
the hard-working people and field-to- and continues up through seven floors
glass processes responsible for the After a rich breakfast, we will head filled with interactive experiences that
whiskey that bears John Jameson’s toward Dublin. On the way, we make fuse this long-brewing heritage with
name. A tasting is included (optional). a stop at the fantastic Irish National Ireland’s rich history. At the top, you’ll
We make a stop for a late lunch en route Stud & Gardens. This state-owned be rewarded with a pint of perfection
to Cork. Later in the afternoon, we will commercial stud farm also incorporates (optional) in the world-famous rooftop
check in to our hotel for an evening at the world-famous Japanese Gardens Gravity Bar. Lunch is served at the
leisure. B | L and wild Irish St. Fiachra’s Garden as Storehouse. We are back at our hotel in
well as the Irish Horse Museum. It is the afternoon to relax and enjoy a cozy
also home to some of Ireland’s most evening at leisure. B | T | L
famous racehorses. We arrive to our
August 25, 2021 hotel (just outside Dublin), check-in
Wednesday - Cork - Jerpoint and relax before heading out for dinner. August 28, 2021
After enjoying our breakfast, we will visit Tonight we will enjoy a fantastic dinner Saturday - GAME DAY!
one of Cork’s most loved spots. The with entertainment at a world-famous
traditional Irish pub, one of the oldest in Today is the day!
English Market, an indoor food market After breakfast, we transfer to the center
in the city center is considered one of Ireland, a genuine 16th-century tavern
located in the charming and quaint of Dublin and the Aviva Stadium to have
the best covered markets in the UK fun with our special tailgate gourmet
and Ireland. The origins of the English fishing village of Howth. B | D
pre-party and to enjoy the game!
Market trace back to the times of King We return to our hotel after the end of
James I in 1610, some four hundred August 27, 2021 the game. B | Special tailgate gourmet
years previously and has been officially
trading since 1788. A mix of traditional Friday - Dublin package
Cork fare and exciting new foods from We will enjoy a panoramic city tour of
afar, combined with long-standing Dublin to see many of the iconic and August 29, 2021
family-run stalls contribute to the unique historic sites that Dublin offers. Ireland’s
appeal and atmosphere of this market. capital is a fascinating medieval city Sunday - Traveling Home
We are then off to visit Jerpoint Park steeped in history and youthful energy. All too soon, your Irish adventure has
and enjoy a guided tour of the footprints It is a city full of surprises that will ended. Transfer to Dublin airport in
of a deserted medieval town dating charm you and leave lasting memories. plenty of time to check-in for our flight
back to 1200AD. Tradition in these The city can trace its origins back and to clear security. You may do some
parts tells that the earthly remains of over 1,000 years. From a small Viking last minute shopping at the duty-free
St. Nicholas were secretly removed settlement, it has evolved into one of stores before boarding and flying west
from Bari by returning crusader knights, the most vibrant capitals in the world. A across the Atlantic Ocean back to the
who brought them back to Newtown city rich in cultural heritage, by walking United States. Upon arrival at Omaha
Jerpoint for safekeeping. They buried the streets of Dublin you will see the airport, we have arranged a motorcoach
those remains with all due reverence many reminders from its past, from the taking us back to St. Mark’s United
in the church that to this day bears the beautifully illuminated Book of Kells Methodist Church’s parking lot. B
Saint’s name. The grave of St. Nicholas dating from 800 AD to the splendid
is marked by beautifully carved grave Georgian architecture, magnificent
slab just outside the church. Maeve and medieval castles, and the fine cathedral
Joe will share their local stories with us of St. Patrick. We will make a stop to
visit Guinness Storehouse. Located in Itinerary is subject to change.
and you will be treated to lovely tea and
scones at their barn. An unforgettable the heart of St. James’s Gate Brewery, B = Breakfast L = Lunch
visit! We return to Cork for an evening the Guinness Storehouse is the home
at leisure. B | T. of the Black Stuff. Our Guinness T = Tasting D = Dinner
To register contact:
1212 O Street • Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-435-8888 (ask for Group Department)
Fax: 402-435-2735
GroupDepartment@executivetravel.com
www.executivetravel.com
ONLINE REGISTRATION LINK:
Bit.ly/Huskers2021
Package Price: Tour activities for this tour:
Per person in shared double room: $3,895 This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.
Per person in single room: $4,895 You should expect some long days of touring and comfortable,
(limited number of single rooms) sturdy shoes are recommended. Standing at most of the sites must
Triple and quadruple rooms not available. be expected; not all places have seating available.
We offer “Pair & Share” service. Ask us to assist in finding your
roommate!
Accommodation (local 4-star hotels):
A refundable initial deposit of $500 per person is required upon
registration between November 15, 2019, and March 1, 2021. Galway: The G Hotel, the House Hotel, or similar
Deposit can be paid by cash, check or credit card.
Killarney: The Brehon Hotel, the Gleneagle Hotel, or similar
Once airfare becomes available on October 7, 2020, you will have
to make the final decision on whether you are joining us or not. Your Cork: The River Lee Hotel, the Metropole Hotel, or similar
initial $500 deposit is refundable until March 1, 2021.
County Dublin: Royal Marine Hotel or similar
Committing to the tour by March 1, 2021 requires a second deposit
of $500 plus a professional fee of $75 per person. This is the time Final accommodation will be confirmed 90 days prior to departure.
to consider travel insurance. Let us assist you (estimate $375 per Ask us if you have any questions.
person, air and land included).
Balance is due on April 20, 2021, and is non-refundable. Balance The price quoted within this proposal is based on a USD/EURO exchange
can be paid by cash or check. Credit card payment will access a rate of 0.85 (1 USD = 0.85 EURO). We reserve the right to adjust pricing at
3.5% processing fee. the final payment deadline.
Included: Not Included:
• 8 nights of deluxe hotel accommodation in Ireland • Airfare, see separate insert - schedule/airline is subject to
• Porterage at hotel change
• All local transfers • Additional baggage fees (first checked bag FREE, 50 lbs)
• 8 full Irish breakfasts • Travel insurance, ask us!
• 5 lunches • Gratuities for local tour manager/guide and driver (estimate
$5 per person per day)
• 2 dinners
• Personal expenses
• Special Tailgate gourmet package on game day incl. drinks
• Meals other than mentioned in the tour program
• Football game ticket
• Beverages at meals
• All transportations as per tour program with private deluxe
motorcoach • Entrances to monuments and/or museums other than
mentioned
• Entrance fees to all sites visited in our program
• Professional fee, $75 per person by January 15, 2021
• Professional tour guide during all days in Ireland
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
• St. Mark’s tour host, Pastor Kara Hillhouse
• Executive Travel tour escort
• All local taxes and fees
Forwarding registration and deposit signifies that you agree to the terms and conditions of this tour which can be found on our website at executivetravel.com/escorted-tours
Call Executive Travel’s Group Department today at 402-435-8888. Space is limited. 12/30/2019
JOIN OUR GROUP AIRFARE!
We offer group airfare with Delta Airlines:
8/20/2021 Omaha - Atlanta 7:00 AM - 10:20 AM
8/20/2021 Atlanta - Dublin 9:15 PM - 10:00 AM (8/21/2021)
8/29/2021 Dublin - Atlanta 12:00 PM - 3:55 PM
8/29/2021 Atlanta - Omaha 7:19 PM - 8:51 PM
Group air is offered at $1,289 per person including taxes and fees.
The itinerary is subject to change.
Please note:
Airfare is subject to change until tickets are issued, 30 days prior to departure.
Group airfare comes with seat assignments 30 days prior to departure. Premium seating upgrades
are not available when traveling on a group air contract. If you have frequent flyer miles (SkyMiles),
please note those cannot be used to upgrade to Delta Comfort Plus but only be used for upgrades to
business or first class when traveling on a group air contract. Contact us if you have any questions
about this and kindly note that certain exceptions may exist.
If you wish to join our group airfare and purchase travel insurance, the premium will be $375 per
person including land (double room rate) and group airfare.
RESERVE YOUR GROUP AIRFARE WHEN SIGNING UP!
9/3/2020
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