Ireland: Emerald Escape

IRELAND: EMERALD EXPLORER with Dublin, Blarney Castle, & the Cliffs of Moher | 9 Days

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS

Air From Most Major U.S. Gateways Guinness Storehouse Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Dalkey Castle 7 Nights Quality Accommodations Waterford Crystal 13 Meals: Blarney Castle and Gardens 7 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 5 Dinners Cliffs of Moher Professional Tour Manager Jaunting Car Ride Itinerary Activity Admissions Killary Fjord Boat Tour Killbeggan Distillery Day 1 | Fly to Ireland Climb aboard for our overnight flight across the Atlantic. Enjoy in-flight entertainment and meal service as you travel to start your vacation.

Meals: In-Flight

Day 2 | Arrive in Dublin / City Tour After a morning arrival in Dublin, we will board a deluxe motorcoach and begin our journey. Join a local guide who will show us around town. Dublin is one of the liveliest capitals in Europe with plenty of historical places to explore. Check into our hotel and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure. Tonight, we'll join our fellow travelers for a traditional Irish dinner. Meals: D

ACCOMMODATIONS

Night 1 Overnight Flight Nights 2 & 3 Iveagh Garden Hotel - Dublin, Ireland Night 4 Kingsley Hotel - Cork, Ireland Nights 5 & 6 Grand Hotel - Tralee, Ireland Night 7 The House Hotel - Galway, Ireland Night 8 Cabra Castle Hotel - Kingscourt, Ireland

Note: A valid passport book is required for this tour.

TRIP COST PER PERSON Includes Air From Most Major U.S. Gateways

Double Single CLICK HERE TO $3,995 $4,595 BOOK ONLINE

Tour Deposit: $300 per person Optional Guest Protection Plan: $345 per person Final Payment Due: 90 Days before Departure Activity Level 1 2 3 4 5

Dublin Architecture

Day 3 | Dublin Highlights / Guinness Storehouse A warm welcome awaits us at Dalkey Castle this morning. Travel back in time with costumed guides on a living history tour. Later, tour the Guinness Storehouse to see exhibits on how this world famous stout was first created and why it is so popular today. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore, shop, and dine on your own. Meals: B

Day 4 | Waterford Crystal / Blarney Castle Journey to the Medieval city of Waterford and add a bit of sparkle to your vacation at the House of Waterford Crystal. Learn about glass blowing and cutting, and see unique masterpieces. After our visit we’ll travel west to Blarney, where you can climb the battlements of Blarney Castle and kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” We’ll also visit the Blarney Woollen Mills, which have a wide range of Irish products. Continue onto Cork for a panoramic tour of the city’s highlights before checking into your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. Meals: B, D

Blarney Castle

Day 5 | Dingle Peninsula Depart Cork this morning and drive out along the Dingle Peninsula, once described by National Geographic Traveler as “the most beautiful place on earth.” This scenic road winds along portions of the shoreline and through hilly country. We’ll enjoy spectacular views of mountains and coast, with new vistas opening up at every turn in the road. We’ll return to Tralee for a free evening. Meals: B, L

Day 6 | Killarney National Park / Ring of Kerry An old-fashioned, horse-drawn jaunting car will bring is through Killarney National Park, which is closed to motorized vehicles. Later, enjoy a scenic drive as we explore the Ring of Kerry and view the marvelous scenery. Return to Tralee this evening and enjoy dinner with the group. Meals: B, D

Cliffs of Moher

Day 7 | Cliffs of Moher / Galway Touring We’ll depart Killarney and travel north to admire the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. These iconic cliffs rise to a height of almost 700 feet above the ocean and stretch five miles along the coast. We’ll continue north to Galway and embark on a tour of the city. See the medieval city walls, the Spanish Arch in the Claddagh area, the City Museum, and the Cathedral of Our Lady, which was built on the site of the former country jail. Then, we’ll check into our hotel for an overnight stay. Meals: B, D

Day 8 | Kilbeggan Distillery Depart Galway this morning and head north to Killary for a sightseeing cruise through the Killary Fjord. The view from the shore is spectacular, but taking to the water will give us a whole new perspective. Later, visit the Kilbeggan Distillery, established in 1757 and one of the oldest licensed distilleries in the world. We’ll enjoy a tour and tasting of the finished product before continuing onto Kingscourt, where we’ll check into our castle hotel. Meals: B, D

Cabra Castle Hotel

Day 9 | Travel Home Sadly, our journey through Ireland must come to an end. We’ll travel to Dublin Airport where our flight home awaits. We head home today with the satisfaction of a memorable adventure to Ireland. Meals: B