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Featuring: Limerick, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Waterford, Dublin,
Sligo, Connemara, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Ennis
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Day 1 Depart USA Overnight fight to Shannon.
Day 2 Arrive Shannon - Ennis On your arrival in Ireland,
you are transferred to your hotel in Ennis. Tonight, we enjoy a welcome
drink with our Tour Director followed by dinner at our hotel. (Dinner)
Day 3 Ennis - Bunratty - Limerick - Killarney (2nights)
After breakfast this morning our day will begin with a visit to nearby
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Then we head to Limerick where an orientation
tour features St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle. Time to
explore further or to shop for some souvenirs before we continue to
Adare, the prettiest village in Ireland. Then on through County Kerry
en route to Killarney with its beautiful lakes, for two nights. We
dine at our hotel tonight. (Full breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 4 Ring of Kerry Excursion Enjoy a full day of spectacular
scenery through plunging cliffs and lakes, granite mountains and endless
beaches, as we tour the 'Ring of Kerry'. Our route passes Killorglin
(of Puck Fair fame), Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village
of Waterville and Moll's Gap in the Black Mountains before returning
to our hotel at Killarney. (Full breakfast)
Day 5 Killarney - Waterford This morning after breakfast,
we cross into County Cork, stopping at Blarney Castle for a chance
to kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab'! Then
we pass through Cork on our way to Youghal and along the scenic coast
arriving at the Waterford Crystal Gallery for an included visit to
see how crystal is created. Then on to our hotel dinner and overnight
stay. (Full breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 6 Waterford - Killare - Dublin (2nights) After a
hearty Irish breakfast, we make our way to Kilkenny – the medieval
city dominated by its Norman Castle and ancient Cathedral. Then we
enjoy a highlight visit to the Irish National Stud Farm located outside
the historic town of Kildare. Later, our journey will continue to
Ireland's capital city, Dublin for two nights stay. (Full breakfast)
Day 7 Dublin sightseeing & at leisure Our morning
sightseeing tour in this 'fair city' includes views of Trinity College,
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Phoenix Park. Then, time
on your own to perhaps explore this fascinating city further or window
shop in O'Connell or Henry Streets. This evening, you may wish to
join us at an Irish cabaret. (Full breakfast)
Day 8 Dublin - Sligo After breakfast we drive deep into
County Sligo, an area rich in ancient ruins. Then we continue to beautiful
Sligo Bay and our overnight hotel. Time to relax or take an optional
excursion to Drumcliff to see the church where Yeat's is buried and
across the border into Northern Ireland to visit the famous pottery
at Belleek in County Fermanagh. (Full breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 9 Sligo - Connemara - Galway A day of dramatic scenery
as we travel into beautiful County Mayo and the town of Westport on
the coast at Clew Bay. We continue through the magnificently wild
region of Connemara making a stop to see Kylemore Abbey. Then on to
the wounderful Inagh Valley and more spectacular views as we head
to our hotel in Galway for dinner and overnight stay. (Full breakfast/
Dinner)
Day 10 Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Ennis Thers's time
to explore this morning before we drive through the pretty fishing
village of Kinvarra. Then into County Clare and the rocky landscape
of the Burren. Next we will continue past Black Head and along the
coast to the Cliffs of Moher towering above the Atlantic. Finally,
we make our way across country back to Ennis for our final night on
this Emerald Isle. This evening,why not celebrate and join us for
a farewell Cieli evening along with your fellow travelling companions.
(Full breakfast)
Day 11 Ennis - Shannon - USA This morning after breakfast
it is time to bid a fond farewell to your new-found friends as we
transfer you to Shannon Airport for your return flight to America.
(Full breakfast)