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Focus on Ireland (2013)

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Tour Overview

Tour Type:
 Escorted Tour
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Tour Operator: Insight Tours
Tour Code: B906AU08
Tour Highlights

Countries Visited

Ireland

Cities Visited

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Sightseeing Highlights
ADDITIONAL INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
Dublin: See the Custom House, Guinness Brewery, Phoenix Park, Dublin Castle and the Georgian townhouses.Galway: See the Lynch Memorial, Church of St. Nicholas, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square.Burren: Drive through the rocky limestone landscape.Limerick: See Treaty Stone, King John's Castle and Cathedral.Adare: See the main street lined with thatched cottages.Cork: Enjoy an orientation tour.Waterford: Visit the Crystal Showroom. See Reginald's Tower.

PREMIUM EXPERIENCES AND DINING
Breathe the air thickened by the musty tomes of Trinity College Library and admire the lavish 8C Book of Kells.Stop by the Exhibition Centre and look out to the Atlantic Ocean from the majestic Cliffs of Moher.Explore Bunratty Folk Park, a living museum which takes you back to the days of old Ireland.A delightful excursion around the Ring of Kerry.Take a ride with a Jarvie in a famous jaunting car.The Queenstown Story at Cobh retraces the steps of Irish emigration from the famine period of 1845 to the era of the great ocean liners in the 1950's.Tell your friends that you dangled from the castle ramparts to kiss the Stone of Eloquence, and they'll probably think it's a load of Blarney!Join an equine professional for a behind the scenes look at the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens.Choose from a selection of restaurants in Killarney.Celebrate Irish style! Join in the 'craic' over dinner with fabulous local flavours and wine.

PREMIUM HOTELS AND LOCATIONS
The four hotels on this tour range from the contemporary Burlington in Dublin and Galway's classic Connemara Coast Hotel, to the cosmopolitan Killarney Towers and the River Lee, one of the most luxurious Cork city hotels.

Overview

The living museum at Bunratty, jaunting car in Killarney, the brilliant green countryside, coastal scenery and 'lilt' of Irish voices all make for an exceptional tour. Tour Pace - Comfortable: Well paced with two-nights in Killarney, and overnight stays in Galway and Cork. The driving days are of a reasonable length with scenic stops offering photo opportunities.

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Day 1: Depart USA
Board your overnight flight (not included).

Day 2: In Dublin's Fair City
Welcome to a land of legends, of misty mountains, lovely lakes and a warm friendly greeting wherever you go. At Dublin Airport, transfers leave for the tour hotel at 08:00, 11:00 & 13:30. Later, a sightseeing tour of Dublin takes you past the Custom House, along O'Connell Street and through Phoenix Park. Travel along the river Liffey to see the Guinness Brewery and Dublin Castle before admiring the 18C buildings of the Georgian section of the city. A walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College Dublin brings you back to the 18th century, when the magnificent Old Library was constructed. Inside you'll find the 8C Book of Kells, its delicate paintings one of the treasures of the Middle Ages. Upstairs in the magnificent barrel-vaulted Long Room, 200,000 of the Library's oldest books are housed in a procession of oak bookcases. Early evening, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception, drinks and light informal meal.(Welcome Reception)

Day 3: Galway, the City of the Tribes
Drive through the 'forty shades of green' landscape of the Emerald Isle. Pass by the former fortress town of Athlone on the River Shannon, to reach historic Galway, 'City of the Tribes', at the mouth of the Corrib River. Join your Tour Director to see the infamous Lynch Memorial and the Church of St. Nicholas, where Christopher Columbus reputedly prayed before his discovery of America. Also see the aged Spanish Arch and Eyre Square, dedicated to the late US President, John F Kennedy.(Full Breakfast)

Day 4: Bunratty, Limerick, Killarney and the Ring of Kerry
Take the scenic route through the mysterious rocky limestone landscape of the Burren, riddled with underground caverns and streams and known for its rare flora. Stop at the Exhibition Centre at the 700-foot Cliffs of Moher with breathtaking views of the Clare Coast. Not far from here Ireland's rural heritage comes to life at Bunratty Folk Park. Walk through the cobbled streets lined with buildings from a bygone era. Continue to Limerick, famous for rhymes, lace and elegant Georgian houses. See King John's castle, St Mary's Cathedral and the Treaty Stone. Continue past the charming thatched cottages of Adare, through the land of song and legend to Killarney. After a good night's sleep and a hearty Irish breakfast, take a leisurely excursion around the magnificent Ring of Kerry for breathtaking views over mountains and sea. Pass through the small towns of Killorglin, where the famous Puck Fair takes place, and Caherciveen, birthplace of the great patriot Daniel O'Connel. Follow the narrow road as it winds along the cliffs to the fishing town of Waterville. Continue through delightful villages like Sneem and cross the peat bogs of the Black Mountains to Moll's Gap to admire Queen Victoria's 'Ladies View'. Back in Killarney, enjoy a memorable ride on a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car with the local 'Jarvies'. Choose from a selection of restaurants tonight.(Full Breakfast / Dinner / Full Breakfast / Dine Around)

Day 6: Cobh and the Gift of the Gab on the way to Cork
Journey through the rugged Derrynasaggart Mountains to the pretty riverside village of Cobh, which was the last port of call for the Titanic. Walk through the Queenstown Story exhibition at the Heritage Centre which recounts the era of Irish emigration and the life of this once great passenger port. Then drive to visit the 15C Blarney Castle, home of the famous Stone of Eloquence, once kissed - never forgotten! You also have a chance to shop for woolens at the Blarney Mills before continuing along spacious Grand Parade and South Mall of Cork, seeing the Court House and fine Georgian houses en route to your hotel. Raise your glasses this evening and revel in rich flavours at a lively Celebration Dinner.(Full Breakfast / Celebration Dinner)

Day 7: A Touch of Glass and Journey through Life
An exciting day takes you along the coast via Youghal, where tradition says Sir Walter Raleigh planted the first potatoes in Ireland. Continue via Dungarvan to Waterford for a visit to the world famous crystal showroom. See the 9th century Reginald's Tower and the remains of the old city walls, then head north to visit the Irish National Stud at Kildare. Get a behind the scenes look at one of the country's main racehorse breeding centres and visit the fabulous Japanese Gardens. Laid out by a Japanese landscape artist at the turn of last century, the thought-provoking garden celebrates a journey through life. Arriving in Ireland's fun-loving capital this afternoon.(Full Breakfast)

Day 8: Return to USA
Your memorable tour comes to an end today. Departure transfers arrive at Dublin Airport at 07:30, 09:30 & 11:30.(Full Breakfast)

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Escorted by a professional Tour DirectorHeadsets for all guided visits and walking toursEnjoy the unique comfort of Insight's Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroomInsight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterageAirport transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 8 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)

INCLUDED QUALITY DINING
A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)6 full Breakfasts (FB), 1 Dine Around (DA) , 1 Celebration Dinner (CD) and 1 three-course Evening Meal with choice, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

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