August 4 thru August 13, 2017
Nebraska Cattlemen
Ireland Dear Friends, Nebraska Cattlemen will be your hosts for this extraordinary travel opportunity and Executive Travel will provide expert tour guides to make the experience one you will never forget. In August 2017 we travel to Ireland! Ireland is symbolic of shamrocks, leprechauns and legends, all in a Gaelic language of their own. A country which has fired the imagination for centuries with its legendary visual drama! White washed lighthouses perched on a raging Atlantic gnawing at thunderous cliffs; bright paint-box colored villages and a rainbow of every possible green imaginable; prehistoric stone age ruins to medieval monastic marvels; fairytale castles and stately country homes; quaint tea rooms to cozy pubs; and celtic harps complimenting a dose of serenity. Our journey starts in Dublin, the city of literature and passion; just a pint of a capital with the island’s finest Georgian architecture, old school bars and funky boutiques. We will experiencing the cliffs of Moher, wild landscapes sprinkled with charming villages and Victorian mansions, Ring of Kerry, Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, Cork and much, much more. Together with our Irish friends, we have arranged an Agricultural Symposium and very special visits along our route. This will be a wonderful time to see old friends and meet new ones on a memorable tour of Ireland. Please take a look inside this brochure to learn all the details. Once you do, we hope you will join us on this travel experience of a lifetime.
Call Executive Travel’s Group Department today at 402-435-8888. Space is limited.
August 4, 2017 Depart your hometown and take an overnight flight across the Atlantic to Dublin. Enjoy inflight entertainment and meal service as you start your vacation.
August 5, 2017
Welcome to Dublin! Upon arrival we meet with our local tour manager, who will be traveling with us during all our days in Ireland. Since the arrival will be fairly early in the morning, we will entertain ourselves with a panoramic city tour of Dublin. Visit to the Guinness Storehouse and tasting at the Gravity Bar. Lunch at Guinness Storehouse included. Check in at the hotel in the afternoon and evening at leisure. Saturday evening Mass optional. L
August 6, 2017 Depart the hotel in the morning for Trim Castle where Braveheart was filmed. From here we drive to Newgrange, one of the most important megalithic structures in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Last stop outside Dublin today is at the sacred Monasterboice with its world famous Celtic High Crosses. Back in Dublin we take a walk through the campus of Trinity College with a student guide to view the illuminated manuscript of the 8th century Book of Kells, and learn how monks created this and other masterpieces. Lunch at a local pub on route and free time to discover Dublin at your own peace in the late afternoon and evening. From its fantastic shops, museums, whiskey experience, to the wonderful traditional pubs and Temple Bar. Optional: In the evening why not head to the coast of Dublin for an Irish evening in Howth - a popular fishing village! Enjoy a hearty dinner, an Irish Coffee Masterclass and a lively show of traditional music, songs and step-dancing. B | L
August 7, 2017 We depart Dublin this morning and head south to visit the wonderful National Stud Farm located in County Kildare. You will be able to admire the studs, visit with breeders and learn about the industry that is synonymous of Ireland. Drive through the Irish countryside to County Kilkenny to visit Jerpoint Park Farm for tea and homemade scones. Chat with the owners and watch dogs skillfully herd sheep. Next stop: Rock of Cashel (or St. Patrick’s Rock), one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Ireland (photo on cover). Lunch at leisure before we continue to the famous House of Waterford Crystal, to watch molten glass being transformed into elaborate and shimmering trophies by the skilled blowers and cutters. Check in to our hotel in the center of Waterford. B | T | D
August 8, 2017 Leave Waterford and continue to Cork to visit Blarney Castle. If you are a hearty soul, climb the ramparts of the castle walls and kiss the magic stone reputed to endow the “Power of conferring Eloquence” or better known as the “Gift of the Gab.” You may also walk through the lovely grounds with magnificent trees and colorful borders. Stop at Blarney Woollen Mills for quality Irish-made souvenirs to bring home. Continue to Bandon for a visit of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation. After this visit, we drive to County Kerry to Killarney, a small town that’s big on glorious scenery. Check in to our hotel in the center of town, close to the many shops and pubs. After dinner you may like to sample some of the lively pubs. B | L
Call Executive Travel’s Group Department today at 402-435-8888. Space is limited.
August 9, 2017
August 11, 2017
Start your day with a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Killarney National Park to Ross Castle for wonderful views of Lough Leane and the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks Mountains. Then set out on the famous Ring of Kerry scenic route. The road winds between mountains on one side and the Atlantic coastline on the other. Stop for photos at great locations all along the route. Take the bridge to Valentia Island to visit the Skellig Experience to learn about the rocky islands off the end of the peninsula where monks lived under austere conditions in early Christian times. In 2014 part of “Star Wars VII” was filmed on the islands. Lunch is enjoyed at a traditional Irish pub. Stop in the attractive village of Sneem and at Moll’s Gap for panoramic mountain views, before we return to Killarney for the night. B | L
Today we explore the scenic Connemara to admire how constantly changing cloud formations give granite hills, sparkling lakes and peat bogs an added dimension. While visually stunning, this area is not good for farming with many tracts of bogland and sturdy sheep that wander over the hills. Lunch at a local traditional pub of the area before we embark on the Corrib Princess for a scenic cruise on Lough Corrib. We drive to Galway where the evening is free to discover the lively city. B | L
August 10, 2017 Drive north through Listowel to Tarbert for a 20 m inute ferry ride across the wide River Shannon Estuary. We continue our journey north to view the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of sandstone that reaches to almost 700 feet above the Atlantic ocean. Walk along the top of the cliffs to O’Brien’s Tower for views across Galway Bay of Connemara and the Aran Islands on a clear day. After our visit we continue to Doolin for shopping, pubs and a music adventure. Doolin is a little village with three pubs, each with live entertainment: McGann’s, Fitzpatrick’s and O’Connor’s. You can walk from the one to the next with the mission to find your own favorite! Overnight is arranged at local Bed & Breakfasts, a true Irish experience! B
August 12, 2017 This morning enjoy a late departure from Galway. On our way to the Kilbeggan Distillery we will make a stop at Clonmacnoise for a visit of the Celtic Crosses, the famous 1000 years monastery ruins, dated back to the 11th century. Arrive and enjoy the Kilbeggan Distillery Experience, established in 1757, making it the world’s oldest. See how whiskey is distilled on modern equipment in the old buildings and enjoy a sample of the finished product. Lunch at the distillery with a wee dram! We continue our journey to Derrypatrick for an interesting visit to The Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Center. And finally: check into our hotel in Kildare for some rest time & a wonderful farewell dinner. B | T | L| D
August 13, 2017 After breakfast we transfer to Dublin airport for our departure flight to the United States. We will be happy to assist those who wish to extend and spend more time in Ireland, Scotland or maybe London. B B = Breakfast L = Lunch T= Tasting D = Dinner
Call Executive Travel’s Group Department today at 402-435-8888. Space is limited.
Package Price: NC Members: $4,590* per person in double room. NC Members: $5,385* per person in single room. *Check or Cash Payment (credit card payment will assess a 3.5% processing fee). An additional $100 per person will apply to NC Non-Members. Optional Irish Evening, August 6: $100 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of reservation. Full payment is due May 4th, 2017 and non-refundable. We strongly recommend travel insurance – let us assist.
Included: • Air from/to Omaha, economy class, incl. all taxes and fees • 8 overnights during tour at (minimum 4 star accommodations, B & B in the Doolin area), standard rooms • All transportation in Ireland with private motor coach • English speaking Tour Manager during entire program in Ireland • 9 x full Irish breakfast • 4 x lunch at local pubs and traditional restaurants (3 course meal incl. tea/coffee) • Lunch at Guinness Storehouse & Pint of Guinness (3 course meal incl. tea/coffee) • Lunch at Locke’s Distillery Restaurant in Kilbeggan • 3 x dinners at hotels • Farewell dinner at Carton house (3 course meal incl. tea/coffee) • Admissions to: Guinness Storehouse, Kilbeggan Distillery, Trinity College and Book of Kells, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Blarney Castle, Jaunting Cars Killarney, Cliffs of Moher, National Stud Farm, Farm visit and scones tasting, Sheepdog Demo, Corrib Cruise, Waterford Crystal Factory, Newgrange (subject to confirmation), Trim Castle, Clonmacnoise • Agricultural Symposium with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation in Cork
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• Visit at The Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Center in Derrypatrick • All local taxes as per October 24, 2016
Not Included: • Porterage and gratuities • Personal expenses • Soft or alcoholic drinks with meals (unless mentioned) • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions • Travel insurance - highly recommended - Executive Travel can assist A valid passport is required for Ireland and is the responsibility of each participant.
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