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A Taste of Ireland
SEPTEMBER 14 - 24, 2023
Dreaming of experiencing the Emerald Isle? Discover some of Ireland’s most iconic sites and on this 11 day itinerary! Explore the cities of Dublin, Belfast, Killarney & Galway. Relish in the natural beauty of Ireland with the Giant’s Causeway, the Dingle Peninsula and the Cliffs of Moher. Seats are limited, so join us today!
Highlights & Inclusions:
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Airfare included from Minneapolis
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Included Daily Breakfast
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Welcome & Farewell Dinner
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Professional Tour Director
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Local Irish Guide throughout
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Dublin, Belfast, Galway, Killarney and Kilkenny city tours
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Book of Kells
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Titanic Museum in Belfast
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Giant's Causeway
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Derry, Ireland
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Connemara countryside
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Kylemore Abbey
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Cliffs of Moher & the Burren
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Dingle Peninsula Tour
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Irish dogs sheep herding farm visit
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Blarney Castle
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Rock of Cashel
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Kilkenny Castle tour
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Glendalough Settlement
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And so much more!
Day 1:
Fly To Ireland
Depart the United States for an overnight flight to Europe and the charm of Ireland.
Day 2:
Dublin City Tour
Upon arrival in Ireland we are joined by a local guide as we discover Dublin on a panoramic tour of the city's sights, which will include a stop at Trinity College to view the ancient Book of Kells. Believed to have been designed in AD 800, the Book of Kells is a beautifully illustrated collection of the four Gospels of the New Testa- ment. Enjoy free time to explore Dublin which may include a visit to the Guinness Brewery. Tonight, we mingle with fellow travelers during our Irish Welcome Dinner.Upon arrival in Ireland we are joined by a local guide as we discover Dublin on a panoramic tour of the city's sights, which will include a stop at Trinity College to view the ancient Book of Kells. Believed to have been designed in AD 800, the Book of Kells is a beautifully illustrated collection of the four Gospels of the New Testa- ment. Enjoy free time to explore Dublin which may include a visit to the Guinness Brewery. Tonight, we mingle with fellow travelers during our Irish Welcome Dinner.
Day 3:
Belfast - Titanic Shipyards
This morning we are off to Northern Ireland and Belfast, birthplace of the Titanic. We will see iconic structures of the city including St. Peter's Cathedral and the City Hall. You will have free time to explore Donegall Place and the Cathedral Quarter before a visit to the Titanic Museum and the docks where this iconic ship was built. Late afternoon we check-in at our hotel in Belfast.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 4:
Giants Causeway & Derry
We depart Belfast for the northern coast of Ireland and the UNESCO World Heritage site at Giant's Causeway. View the 40,000 interlocking basalt columns set on the dramatic and beautiful coastline of Northern Ireland. This afternoon we visit Old Bushmills Distillery, open since 1784. Later, we arrive in Derry for the night.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5:
Sligo & Galway
We depart for the south of Ireland through stunning countryside before arriving in the village of Sligo, known for an "authentic Ireland" feel. Our scenic drive continues until we arrive in Galway. We will have free time to explore Galway which is quaintly nestled on Ireland's west coast. Tonight we overnight in the Galway area.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6:
Connemara & Kylemore Abbey
Our morning finds us touring the Connemara Region. Connemara is a land of lakes, rivers, bogs and moun- tains. This is an area of small villages and where Gaelic is still the spoken language. Connemara is one of the wildest and most romantic parts of Ireland. Later we tour Kylemore Abbey, a Benedictine monastery founded in 1920. We continue our drive through the scenic Connemara Region before returning to the hotel near Gal- way.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 7:
Cliffs Of Moher
We visit a true rish highlight, the Cliffs of Moher. The Cliffs tower more than 700 feet above the ocean at their highest point— enjoy panoramic views of Ireland's Atlantic coast and neighboring islands. We continue our way south towards the village of Killarney. Tonight we stay in the Killarney area.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8:
Dingle Peninsula & Killarney
After a delicious Irish breakfast, we depart on one of Ireland's most popular and beautiful drives, the Dingle Peninsula. This peninsula offers a spectacular landscape of rocky bays, sandy beaches and rugged hills. Slea Head, the western-most point, has the most dramatic coastline scenery of the peninsula and views toward the Skellig and Blasket Islands. Late afternoon, we return to our hotel near Killarney.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 9:
Rock Of Cashel & Blarney Castle
We depart Killarney for the Rock of Cashel. The Rock of Cashel is one of the most photographed sites in Ireland including a historic visit by St. Patrick in 450. We continue to Blarney Castle where you have an opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone before getting the 'gift to gab'. Later, we depart for our hotel in Kilkenny. Kilkenny is one of the best preserved medieval Irish cities.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 10:
Kilkenny Castle & Wicklow Mountains
This morning we depart our hotel for a visit to Kilkenny Castle. The town is dominated by the 12th century Kilkenny Castle, built by the Normans on their arrival to this part of Ireland. Later, we make our way to Wick- low Mountains, known as the "Garden of Ireland". We visit the early Christian site of Glendalough to learn about St. Kevin's 6th century monastery and see the ancient round tower, church ruins and Celtic crosses. To- night, we gather for a Farewell Dinner, featuring traditional Irish music and entertainment.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 11:
Depart Dublin
Today, we head for home with new friends and experiences from Ireland!
Included Meals: Breakfast
Join Paul Fletcher from Cities 97.1 on a trip to Ireland. This family friendly trip is perfect for singles, couples and families to experience some of the most exciting and breathtaking cities & landscapes in Ireland. Join Paul and his family on what should be a trip of a lifetime!
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Tour Price:
AIRFARE INCLUDED RATE
$4599
PER PERSON
(Based on 2 people in a room) AIRFARE INCLUDED OUT OF MSP
LAND ONLY RATE
$3699
PER PERSON
(Based on 2 people in a room)
LAND ONLY - AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED
AIRFARE INCLUDED RATE
$5249
SINGLE RATE
(Based on 1 person in a room) AIRFARE INCLUDED OUT OF MSP
SINGLE RATE
$4349
SINGLE RATE
(Based on 1 person in a room)
LAND ONLY - AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED
Trip Deposit
A $300 non-refundable per person deposit is due at the time of registration. After final payment all monies are non-refundable. Travel Insurance is available and HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
Final Payment
May
15, 2023
