8 Day Irish Wonder

2010 Irish Wonder – 8 Days
An introduction to Ireland's noble cities, majestic castles and cathedrals, and renowned scenery. See Trinity College, kiss the Blarney stone, and gaze at the dramatic Cliffs of Moher and spectacular Ring of Kerry

Highlights:
·  Dublin
·  Boyle
·  Knock
·  Sligo
·  Ennis
·  Galway
·  Cliffs of Moher
·  Limerick
·  Killarney
·  Blarney

Sightseeing Highlights:

• Dublin: Views of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College and historic Phoenix Park.
• Boyle: View the Cistercian Abbey. 
• Knock: Visit this place of pilgrimage.
• County Donegal: Visit this picturesque area.
• Northern Ireland: Visit the Beleek Pottery Centre and Lough Erne.
• Kylemore: Stop at the abbey and convent.
• Cliffs of Moher: See the stunning seascape from the magnificent cliffs.
• Killarney: Visit this city with its lakes. 
• Co. Kerry: Scenic Ring of Kerry drive.
• Blarney: Visit famous Blarney Castle.

Dining Highlights:

• 7 full Irish breakfasts
• 4 three-course dinners

11 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

Travel Highlights:
·  Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
·  All hotel service charges, taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
·  Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
·  Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director.
·  Specialized local guide in Dublin.
·  Dublin Airport transfers are provided on Days 2 and 9, conditions apply.
·  A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book

Itinerary:
Day 1 - Arrive Dublin – Sightseeing
Welcome to Dublin! After check-in, time to relax. Later, we will enjoy a sightseeing tour which includes views of Dublin Castle, Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Phoenix Park. Your evening is at leisure.

Hotel: Ardmore
Day 2 - Dublin – Sligo (2 nights)
First to Boyle to see the Cistercian Abbey ruins, then on to the pilgrimage town of Knock in County Mayo, where villagers saw apparitions of the Virgin Mary, before we continue to Sligo. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Sligo Southern Hotel
Day 3 - Northern Ireland and Donegal excursion
We travel along the beautiful Donegal coast via Yeat’s country to Bundoran and cross into Northern Ireland to visit the Belleek Pottery Center. Then we follow the shores of Lough Erne to the town of Enniskillen. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Day 4 - Sligo – Limerick (2 nights)
First to Connemara to stop at Kylemore Abbey, then to Galway city where we hear about Christopher Colombus’ visit on his way to discover America. Finally we travel on to the stunning Cliffs of Moher in County Clare before reaching Limerick. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Jurys Inn
Day 5 - Limerick orientation
Today we enjoy an included orientation tour of the city, which was the setting of the film Angela’s Ashes. The tour highlights St. Mary’s Cathedral and King John’s Castle. Later we have time at leisure and the chance to visit the Bunratty Folk Park. (Full breakfast)
Day 6 - Limerick – Killarney – Waterville
This morning continue south, visiting Killarney and its lakes before taking a scenic drive across Macgillycuddy Reeks and the Ring of Kerry, where we enjoy the spectacular scenery as we follow the coastline. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Abbey Gate
Day 7 - Tralee – Dublin
This morning our day starts with a drive to Blarney Castle with the chance to acquire the ‘gift of the gab’ by kissing the Blarney stone. Then back to the capital city, Dublin, for the final night of our tour. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Ardmore
Day 8 - Dublin – Home
This morning after breakfast our tour comes to an end. There are transfers to the airport, conditions apply, for our flights home. (Full breakfast)
Dates & Rates:
May 2 – Sept 26: $1335

Tour departs and returns Dublin Sundays

Single Supplement: $270
Tripple Reduction: $40