2010 IRISH FLING TOUR
Superior First Class Hotels - 6 Nights/11 Meals
8 days including air from USA
or 7 days land only from Shannon to Dublin
Highlights:
Tour Includes:
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- Tour Operator
- CIE Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 6/30/2010
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Overnight Flight to Shannon | Overnight Flight to Shannon : Depart your North American gateway city and travel through the night to Shannon. Land only tour starts on day 2. |
| Day 2 | Clare | Bunratty Castle Banquet : Land at Shannon Airport and locate the CIE Tours desk in the Arrivals Hall for a complimentary group transfer to your nearby hotel, available between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your flight arrives later than 12:00 noon, you must transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm take a drive to the coast to view the Cliffs of Moher, an awesome wall of rock that plunges into the Atlantic Ocean. Return to your hotel where you'll have free time to take a stroll through the Bunratty Folk Park or visit the cozy Durty Nelly's Pub. Join your fellow travelers for a welcome drink before heading to 15th century Bunratty Castle for a jolly medieval-style dinner where the Lords and Ladies serenade you with favorite songs. (D) |
| Day 3 | Kerry | Flying Boat Museum & Dingle Peninsula : Drive through the outskirts of Limerick and alongside the River Shannon to visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum. In the early days of flight, during the 1930's and early 1940's, Pan Am Clippers from the United States and Europe landed here. The museum recreates the infancy of aviation through memorabilia. Journey into the mountains of County Kerry and out along the Dingle Peninsula for glorious scenic views of mountains and sandy beaches. Stop for a while in the town of Dingle before going up the Connor Pass for panoramic views. Then head to Killarney and check in to your hotel in the center of town. (B, D) |
| Day 4 | Kerry | Jaunting Car Ride & Moll's Gap : Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle to view Lough Leane, largest of Killarney's lakes. Drive to the delightful town of Kenmare where traditional buildings are gaily painted and enhanced with flowers. At the vantage point of Moll's Gap, view the mountains and continue along part of the Ring of Kerry to enjoy the scenery. Pause at Ladies' View before stopping at Muckross House. Take a guided tour through this lovely 19th century mansion to admire elegant antiques while learning about the previous owners and their important guests. Return to Killarney where you will have some free time before dinner. (B, D) |
| Day 5 | Waterford | Cobh Heritage & Traditional Music Session : Travel through the mountains of Kerry and make a brief stop at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Next visit Cobh Heritage Centre, located in the old train station through which all emigrants passed when traveling to the United States. Displays show the many hardships that travelers endured. Drive to Dungarvan to sample a creamy Irish coffee at the Marine Bar and listen to a local group of musicians play an informal traditional music session. Continue to Waterford and check in to your hotel, once the home of Thomas Francis Meagher, first governor of Montana. After dinner, join a local guide for a stroll around the historic city center. (B, D) |
| Day 6 | Meath | Medieval Kilkenny & National Stud : Drive north to Kilkenny for a look around the compact city. In medieval times this was a prosperous trading center and the narrow streets still follow ancient routes. Travel north to Kildare and visit the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens. As a nation, the Irish are very interested in horses and the Stud will tell you about the valuable breeding industry. The Japanese Gardens symbolize the "Life of Man" through plants and rocks. Then head to the village of Dunboyne, on the outskirts of Dublin. Check in to Dunboyne Castle Hotel and relax for a while before enjoying dinner followed by some informal music. (B, D) |
| Day 7 | Dublin | Explore Dublin City : This morning transfer to your Dublin hotel, located in the city center and within easy reach of all downtown attractions. The rest of the day is free for you to use your independent open-top city bus tour voucher this afternoon. The ticket is valid for a 24-hour period. You may stay on the bus for the entire loop of the city's main streets and places of interest or get off at 23 stops near major attractions. We also include admission to either the Guinness Storehouse or the Old Jameson Distillery to see stout or whiskey production techniques and enjoy a drink of the finished product. (B) |
| Day 8 | Return Home from Dublin | Return Home from Dublin : Use your complimentary transfer to arrive in Dublin Airport in ample time to check in for your flight. After check-in, you'll have time to shop at the duty-free stores before boarding the aircraft for the journey home. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
Bunratty Castle Hotel, Clare (1 night) Killarney Plaza Hotel, Kerry (2 nights) Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night) Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Meath (1 night) Burlington Hotel, Dublin (1 night)
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- Coach Tour and River Cruise prices are based on two people sharing rooms
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