| The Splendor of Ireland | |
On this 12-day tour, you will see the magnificent lakes, mountains, and rugged coastal scenery of the Emerald Isle.Your guide/ driver Aidan Murray, owner and operator of Harp & Shamrock Tours, brings the beauty and history of Ireland to life for you. In operation for 15 years, Aidan shows you a unique perspective of his Ireland. |
$2495.00 Per Person Double Occupancy |
| DAY 1 - LEAVE U.S. ON OVERNIGHT / FLIGHT TO SHANNON AIRPORT Depart your hometown airport for Ireland. (Air transportation not included in the land tour rice.) Overnight flight across the Atlantic with meals served on board. |
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2 - WATERFORD CRYSTAL FACTORY |
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| DAY 3 - DUNBRODY EMIGRANT SHIP Start the day with your included Irish breakfast. Later we’ll drive to quay side in New Ross to visit the Dunbrody Emigrant Ship, a replica of a three-masted barque that carried Irish emigrants to the New World from 1845-1870. Experience the sights, smells and sounds of a tall ship crossing the ocean. After, we’ll drive to the quaint fishing port of Dunmore East where we’ll enjoy lunch on your own at one of the restaurants featuring the catch of the day on their varied menus. A leisurely return to the Creacon Lodge for dinner and overnight. B, D |
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4 - DUBLIN - BOOK OF KELLS |
DAY 5 - NEWGRANGE - DONEGAL |
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| DAY 6 - LETTERKENNY - MALIN HEAD North today to Letterkenny,sitting at the mouth of the magnificent Lough Swilly, and continuing on to the Inishowen Peninsula to Buncrana and Carndonagh, the site of the St. Patrick’s Cross, one of Irish Christendom’s earliest art forms. Passing the village of Malin we reach Malin Head, the northernmost point in all of Ireland. We’ll stop at Farna’s Bar for an “Irish Coffee.” Leisurely return to Ballybofey for dinner and overnight. B, D |
| DAY 7 - SLIGO - QUIET MAN - ARAN ISLANDS South today as we head for Sligo and the “Holy Well.” Later a stop in Drumcliff to visit the grave of William Butler Yeats, one of Ireland’s greatest writers. Continue to the village of Cong, site of the John Wayne film, The Quiet Man.” In nearby Neale we’ll stop for lunch at Joe Millotte’s Pub. Joe was the stand-in for John Wayne during the filming. Then past Maam Cross to the Connemara Airport and a short flight to the Aran Islands. You’ll step back in time during your drive around the island with a local driver. Stop at the Dun Aengus Fort Visitor’s Center with the possibility of visiting the fort. Dinner and overnight on the island. B, D |
| DAY 8 - ARAN ISLANDS - GALWAY CITY Catch a morning flight back to the mainland. Start the day with a visit to Staunduns of Spiddal, famous for the hand-knits and other Irish crafts and souvenirs you’ll need to bring home. Continue to the Connemara Marble Factory where we’ll have a short stop. Then on to Gallaway for afternoon sightseeing, including the Cathedral. Free time in the city before we check in at our B&B with dinner at a nearby restaurant. B, D |
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9 - BURREN - CLIFFS OF MOHER |
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DAY 10 - RING OF KERRY - MUCKROSS HOUSE This morning we’ll drive to Killorglin where the annual Puck Fair is held in August. We’ll continue on to the famous Ring of Kerry through Cahircveen and Waterville. We’ll return to Killarney for a visit of Muckross House. Then back to Ballyseede Castle for dinner and overnight. B, D |
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DAY 11 - DINGLE PENINSULA - BUNRATTY - CEILI Today’s excursion is a full day of sightseeing on the Dingle Peninsula, with superb coastal scenery. Travel through Tralee and over Conor Pass (accessible only by car or small coach), to Dingle with its fishing fleet and Funghi the Dolphin. Venturing around Slea Head, we’ll enjoy the gorgeous scenery en route. Return to Dingle for a short stop to browse the many shops and pubs. Continue to Bunratty for dinner and overnight. Dinner with a “Ceili” will be enjoyed at the Bunratty Hotel. B, D |
| DAY 12 - RETURN TO U.S. Depart our hotel for Shannon Airport and your return flight to the U.S.A. B |
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