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Tour the cities of Dublin, Killarney and Ennis along the way stop and take in the sites of Ireland. During this eight day escorted tour you will visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, Trinity College, Guiness Storehouse, Bunratty Folk Park and much more!
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Package Includes:
Escorted sightseeing by luxury motorcoach
Professional Irish Tour Director throughout
Group Round-trip Airport Transfers included
6-nights accommodation at first class hotels
Full Irish Breakfast (B) daily except morning of arrival
3 dinners (D) including one with entertainment – Medieval Banquet
All entrance fees to
- Guinness Storehouse
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- Rock of Cashel
- Bunratty Folk Park
Sightseeing including Dublin, Tipperary, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, and Galway
Tips for baggage handling, taxes and hotel gratuities except gratuity to your Tour Director
Travel Documents including document holder, luggage tags and day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1: Depart USA
Your trip begins with an overnight transatlantic flight to Dublin. Relax and enjoy the in-flight meal service and onboard entertainment. Air is not included in tour price.
Day 2: Dublin
Upon arrival at Dublin airport, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall. A representative will be there to meet you and arrange a transfer to your first hotel. If your flight arrives after 12.00 noon, you will need to transfer to the hotel at your own expense. In the afternoon, commencing at 2.30 pm, visit the Guinness Storehouse, the birthplace of this famous pint, in the heart of Dublin.
Overnight: Jury's Custom House Hotel or similar
Day 3: Dublin City Tour
After breakfast, we will take a tour of Dublin’s Fair City. We will pass Trinity College, home of the Book of Kells and visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral. We’ll pass O’Connell Street, Europe’s largest street and pass Christchurch Cathedral, and the Bank of Ireland, which is formerly the Irish House of Parliament. If you keep a close eye on the road, you may even spot Molly Malone wheeling her wheelbarrow! This afternoon is free for shopping or sightseeing, and perhaps a visit to Trinity College and the Book of Kells. Tonight opt for an Irish Night with traditional Irish food and entertainment! (B)
Overnight: Jury's Custom House Hotel or similar
Day 4: Dublin/Cashel/Blarney/Killarney
This morning, we leave the city behind and travel through the gentle hills of Ireland. We travel south through Kildare and Portlaoise to Cashel where we will stop to visit the Mighty Rock of Cashel. Set on a rocky limestone outcropping, the Rock of Cashel was once seat of the High Kings of Munster and commands stunning views of the surrounding area. Continue on our journey we will visit the village of Blarney where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy shopping at the Blarney Woolen Mills for all your Irish treasures. Perhaps you will choose to visit Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone and get the gift of the gab! We arrive in Killarney in the late afternoon in time for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Overnight: Killarney Towers Hotel or similar
Day 5: Killarney (Ring of Kerry excursion)
An exciting day of travel as we experience one of the most scenic drives in all of Europe around the famous “Ring of Kerry”. Head along the coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Sneem. Complete the tour via the “Ladies View” back to Killarney. This is Ireland as you have always imagined it! Later, enjoy an optional Jaunting Cart Ride offered by your Tour Director. Dinner is at your hotel this evening. (B,D)
Overnight: Killarney Towers Hotel or similar
Day 6: Killarney/Cliffs of Moher/Bunratty
We depart Killarney and travel northwards through Adare, known as Ireland’s prettiest village. We continue onto the Cliffs of Moher to find absolutely spectacular views of the Atlantic and Galway Bay await you! Rising 700 feet up from the Atlantic Ocean, the Cliffs stretch for 5 miles along the coastline. We then visit the Bunratty Folk Park which depicts life in Ireland in time's past. We continue on to our hotel where you are free for the evening. (B)
Overnight: Radisson SAS Hotel or similar
Day 7: Galway, the City of Tribes
This morning we visit Galway, named “The City of Tribes” after the fourteen families who originally settled in the area. Enjoy a short tour of the city visiting the Cathedral and Claddagh area. Tonight enjoy a Medieval Banquet in the company of the Lords & Ladies of the castle. (B, D)
Overnight: Radisson SAS Hotel or similar
Day 8: Shannon/USA
After breakfast, we depart for Shannon Airport, arriving with plenty of time for duty free shopping or return your tax free forms before you leave the airport. (B)
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Notes & Restrictions
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Notes:
Space is limited and your desired travel dates may not be available if you wait, so book early to avoid disappointment. We highly recommend 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates and/or accommodations.
Group Transfers: Please verify your arrival and departure flight information as this is what the group transfers have been based upon. Documentation: All tour documentation will be sent out to the travel agent approximately 21 days prior to the departure of the tour, provided full payment has been received. In the event this is not acceptable, we require sufficient notice in order to avoid express shipping charges. If we are not given sufficient notice, the passenger or travel agent will be responsible for express delivery charges. Passport Requirements: It is the sole responsibility of each passenger to obtain the necessary documents for travel, not excluding passports and visas. A valid passport is normally the only requirement for U.S. citizens. Visa requirements do change without notice and vary by nationality. Please check with the consulate office of the destination country as to visa requirements. Tour Cancellations: Not all tour departures are guaranteed. If it becomes necessary to cancel a coach tour prior to departure, we will offer the next available date at no additional land cost. If this is not acceptable, a full refund on all monies paid will be made. We cannot accept responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to such a tour booking. If you purchase a non-refundable airline ticket, you are advised by these terms and conditions that we are not responsible for any cancellation penalties due to non-refundable airfares. Baggage: Motor coach luggage compartments require the restriction of one large suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. Wheeled carry-on bags are not suitable as hand luggage on motor coaches. Airline baggage allowance is restricted to two bags per person and airlines at their discretion may restrict the size and weight of your luggage. No responsibility by BMIT is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage or any of the passenger’s belongings. No responsibility by BMIT is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage or items left on the bus during the day. We recommend you to purchase Travel Protection. Coach Tours: Motor coach tours are normally operated by 44 to 53 seat motor coaches. When passenger numbers are low, a smaller coach may be used. Smoking is not allowed on motor coaches or minibuses. In order to ensure congenial membership, the tour company reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a tour participant and to expel from the tour any participant whose conduct is deemed incompatible with the interests of the tour group. Hotel Accommodation: Hotel accommodation will be supplied as described. On certain departures, due to seasonal demands, we reserve the right to alter itineraries and substitute hotels for similar type accommodations. Air-conditioning: Although available at most of the hotels offered in our escorted tour programs, conditions and use of air-conditioning abroad differs greatly from the United States. Many European hotels were built before central air-conditioning was introduced. Air-conditioning is often shut down at night. Health requirements: Tour members should check with the consulates and/or the local health boards for the latest health requirements. Travelers who need special assistance: Any disability requiring special attention must be reported to the tour company at the time of booking. The tour company will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled tour participants, but is not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, lodges, restaurants, or other independent suppliers, nor any additional expenses incurred. Motor coaches and minibuses are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. Individual assistance cannot be provided to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on/off motor coaches and other transportation vehicles, or other personal needs. Travelers who need assistance must be accompanied by a qualified and physically able companion. Motorized scooters are unsuitable for touring.
Young tour participants: Tour participants under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 10 years are not accepted. Not Included: Tours do not include airfare, airport departure taxes, airport/hotel transfers unless specified in the itinerary, items of a personal nature, excess baggage charges, laundry, phone calls, liquor, wine, soft drinks or any other item not specifically mentioned as being included. Group Travel: Separate Terms & Conditions apply for groups of 20 or more. No restrictions apply.
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Vacation Reviews
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This was a fabulous tour with a fantastic tour director named George Flynn
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Review Provided by:
John Miller who traveled on 8/9/2009
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Average Rating: (5)
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