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Leisurely Ireland
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
LE |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
9 |
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Starting Price |
$1439 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$275 |
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Triple room disc. |
$32 |
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Countries Visited |
Ireland
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City Highlights |
Cashel, Shannon, Limerick, Killarney, Glendalough, Dublin |
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LIMERICK
Orientation drive, guided tour of the Hunt Museum, visit King John's Castle
GLENGARRIFF
Private boat to Garinish Island
DINGLE PENINSULA
Visit the Blasket Islands Centre
KILDARE
Guided tour of the Irish National Stud
DUBLIN
Orientation drive, visit Trinity College
GLENDALOUGH
Guided tour of St. Kevin's center of Irish Christianity
POWERSCOURT
Visit the house and gardens
MEALS
7 full Irish breakfasts (FB); 3 threecourse dinners (D) with choice of menus and coffee, including a special welcome banquet with wine at Bunratty Castle
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price.
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Day 1: (Sat.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Shannon, Ireland. To Limerick. (Sun.)
After checking into your hotel, free time to relax and perhaps enjoy the hotels leisure amenities or explore the city. At 5 p.m. depart for Bunratty Castle for a special welcome banquet in the company of your Tour Director and traveling companions, with dinner, wine, and entertainment included. (D)
Day 3: Limerick-Killarney. (Mon.)
Spend an interesting morning in Limerick. After an orientation tour, the first stop is at the HUNT MUSEUM, with its vast collection of art and antiquity, amassed by John and Gertrude Hunt and given to the people of Ireland. Next, step further back in time for a fascinating visit to KING JOHNS CASTLE in the medieval heritage precinct. After lunch, follow the shores of the Shannon estuary and head south to the popular resort of Killarney, your destination for the next three nights. (FB,D)
Day 4: Killarney. Excursion to Garinish Island and Ring of Kerry. (Tue.)
A day full of splendid scenery. Via Macroom head for the southernmost coast of County Cork and Bantry Bay, one of the largest natural harbors in Europe. At Glengarriff board a private boat for the short crossing to GARINISH ISLAND, whose warm waters attract colonies of seals. Follow the winding paths between the strong-scented flowering trees and shrubs of this lush, tropical island garden. Later, take the mountain route, with its panoramic coastal vistas, for a visit to pretty Kenmare before joining the road known as the œRing of Kerry to follow part of the popular scenic drive on the southwestern tip of Ireland. Via Sneem and along winding lanes bordered with fuchsia and rhododendrons, pause for the breathtaking panorama of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Tonight, an entertaining optional evening in Tralee with dinner and tickets for Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre. (FB)
Day 5: Killarney. Dingle Peninsula Excursion. (Wed.)
Panoramic views on Dingle Peninsula, where the 32-mile Slea Head drive affords magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. At the BLASKET ISLANDS CENTRE, which is dedicated to the native Irish language and culture, learn about the way of life and unique literary achievements on the string of remote offshore islands evacuated by the last inhabitants in 1953. Visit Dingle, then pass miles of white sandy beaches, setting for the film Ryans Daughter. Back in Killarney, a special optional treat would be a fun-filled, horsedrawn jaunting car ride through the national park with a stop for photos of Ross Castle set amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland. (FB)
Day 6: Killarney-Dublin. (Thu.)
An interesting days drive with a stop first for photos of the Rock of Cashel where St. Patrick preached. Later, horseracing country and a visit to the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare, whose fine thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world. Drive across the Curragh and, later this afternoon, arrive in the Irish capital. Dinner is included at your hotel this evening. (FB,D)
Day 7: Dublin. (Fri.)
A day to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Irelands 'Fair City.' Your orientation drive includes statue-lined OConnell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and St. Patricks Cathedral. Then a highlight visit to Oscar Wildes TRINITY COLLEGE, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the magnificent Old Library. The rest of the day is free for you to further explore the city on your own. Tonight, join your Tour Director for an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse. (FB)
Day 8: Dublin. Wicklow Excursion. (Sat.)
Vistas of the Wicklow Mountains appear as you head south towards Glendalough. At its VISITOR CENTRE see the engaging audiovisual tour Ireland of the Monasteries and let your Local Guide explain the ruins of one of the centers of Irish Celtic Christianity founded by St. Kevin. Nearby, pause to take in the spectacular views during your visit to POWERSCOURT HOUSE and GARDENS. Return to Dublin after lunch for more free time in the city. Tonight, your Tour Director will have recommendations for a fitting farewell to Ireland. (FB)
Day 9: (Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (FB) |
| Receive 10% off any Listed Land Price if you purchase Land & Air or receive 10% off any land price if land only is purchased.These deals sell out fast and prices on all of our tour specials can only be guaranteed once deposit has been made, so hurry now! Please call us toll-free at 1 800 935 2620 to book one of our discounted specials. |
Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| May 03 - May 11, 2008 | Call Us | $1439 | Call Us | $1714 | | May 17 - May 25, 2008 | Call Us | $1449 | Call Us | $1724 | | May 31 - Jun 08, 2008 | Call Us | $1449 | Call Us | $1724 | | Jun 14 - Jun 22, 2008 | Call Us | $1459 | Call Us | $1734 | | Jun 28 - Jul 06, 2008 | Call Us | $1459 | Call Us | $1734 | | Jul 12 - Jul 20, 2008 | Call Us | $1449 | Call Us | $1724 | | Jul 26 - Aug 03, 2008 | Call Us | $1449 | Call Us | $1724 | | Aug 09 - Aug 17, 2008 | Call Us | $1449 | Call Us | $1724 | | Aug 23 - Aug 31, 2008 | Call Us | $1449 | Call Us | $1724 | | Sep 06 - Sep 14, 2008 | Call Us | $1449 | Call Us | $1724 | | Sep 20 - Sep 28, 2008 | Call Us | $1439 | Call Us | $1714 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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