Exploring
Ireland Tour
Tour
#19
March
1-9, 2009
Ireland
is a country that dates back to the 13th century and is known for its
medieval castles, charming villages, narrow, winding roads and warm
Irish hospitality. You’ll marvel at the spectacular countryside
and the “Ring of Kerry.” Breakfast is included daily plus
four typical Irish dinners. Don’t miss this great tour at a great
price as the magnificent scenery on this Emerald Isle is world famous!
Mar. 1 Depart on an overnight
flight to Dublin, Ireland. Enjoy an in-flight dinner and movie before
touring this most interesting country.
Mar.
2
Arrive Dublin. In the afternoon there will be a tour of the Guinness
Museum, the birthplace of this famous beer. Tonight, enjoy a welcome
reception to meet other friends that will be traveling with you on this
tour.
Mar. 3 Morning free to
stroll down the longest shopping street in Ireland. Later, you’ll
tour the highlights of Dublin including centuries-old historic places.
Mar. 4 After breakfast,
everyone will board our motorcoach for a countryside tour to the famous
Waterford Crystal factory, to see the cutting of this fine product.
Continue on to Cork and Macroom through the green countryside to stay
in Killarney for two nights including an Irish dinner each evening.
(See Awake, 4/22/04, p. 18) This is Ireland as you always imagined it!
Mar. 5 An exciting day
of travel on a scenic drive around the famous “Ring of Kerry”
with breathtaking views of the lakes and mountains. You’ll travel
on winding roads along the cliffs to visit the quaint villages of Waterville
and Sneem before returning to your hotel where dinner is again included.
Mar. 6 Today you will
visit the renowned Blarney Castle with time to shop at the Blarney Woolen
Mills outlet, known for its woolens, china, jewelry and other Irish
treasures. Next, you will visit the Bunratty Folk Park, which depicts
life in Ireland in time’s past before checking into your hotel.
Mar. 7 This is a day to
remember as you drive along the Atlantic coastline to see the spectacular
Cliffs of Moher, a solid wall of rock that rises 700 feet above the
pounding surf of the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to the city of Galway.
Surprise, tonight you will attend a medieval banquet where the Lords
and Ladies of the castle will sing and perform during dinner.
Mar. 8 Another great day
as you travel along the Shannon River. The highlight will be staying
overnight in the beautiful 15th century Cabra Castle that’s pictured
above. This evening, enjoy a gourmet “Farewell Dinner!”
(Book early as last year’s trip was sold out.)
Mar.
9
Depart to the Dublin Airport for your return flight home. Traveling
with friends from other parts of the country is something you will not
forget.
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