Ireland
Irish Legends Escorted tour
First Class Escorted Tour featuring our favorite Ireland vacation spots
including the Aran Islands. Our tour takes
you off-the-beaten-track, to a land where a warm welcome is found at every
corner, every doorstop and every pub. This is one of the cheap ways to travel to Ireland - by escorted tour.
Day 1: Dublin Tour Dublin Arrival & Malahide Castle Tour begins 2:00 PM at Dunboyne Castle Hotel. Ensure you book an appropriate transfer to Dunboyne Castle as there is no public transportation service there. Head out to visit Malahide Castle, first built in 1185 and filled with medieval artifacts. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dinner. (D)
Day 2: National Stud & Medieval Kilkenny
Depart Dublin this morning and travel to Kildare to visit the Irish National
Stud. As a nation, the Irish are very interested in horses and the Stud will
tell you about the valuable breeding industry. See magnificent horses before
walking around the delightful Japanese Gardens, established a century ago.
Drive through the Irish countryside to County Kilkenny for a stop at a farm in
Jerpoint for tea and home-made scones. Chat with the owners about farming and
also see one of Ireland’s best examples of a deserted 12th century town.
Drive to the attractive city of Kilkenny and check in to your hotel. Before
dinner you may like to browse around the compact city to see its medieval
streets and huge castle. (B, D)
Day 3 Waterford Witness the creation of crystal masterpieces during your visit to the House of Waterford Crystal. Then join a local guide for a gentle walking tour to hear stories about the Waterford’s long history and some of its colorful characters. Explore more of the town with time for lunch on your own, and head to New Ross to explore the Dunbrody Famine Ship, a replica of the vessel used during the 1840s Famine to transport emigrants to North America. (B, D)
Day 4: Titanic Tour & Blarney Castle Travel south pausing for photos
at the Rock of Cashel, a collection of magnificent ruins perched on a rocky
outcrop. In Cobh take a “Titanic” walking tour to discover places,
including the docks, associated with the famous liner, which made its last
scheduled stop here. Drive to Blarney to climb the ramparts of Blarney Castle
and gain the “Gift of Eloquence.” You may visit the Blarney Woollen
Mills, which offer excellent Irish-made products. Drive through Macroom to
Killarney and check in to your hotel. (B, D)
Day 5: Dingle Peninsula Tour Today discover the glorious Dingle
Peninsula, made famous by two movies that showcased the scenery - “Ryan's
Today discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula, made famous by two movies that
showcased the scenery – “Ryan’s Daughter” and “Far
& Away.” Drive along the south shore to admire views of heathery
mountains, sandy stretches of beach and rocky headlands. Stop in the town of
Dingle to tour the Dingle Brewing Company to watch brewing processes and sample
some of the local brew. Return to Killarney and enjoy free time to take a
jaunting car ride or walk around town. After dinner you may like to visit local
pubs featuring live music. (B, D)
Day 6: Cliffs
of Moher Travel through the outskirts of
Limerick and look around Bunratty Village. Head to the coast of County Clare to
view the Cliffs of Moher, which rise to heights of almost 700 feet above the
churning Atlantic swells. Walk along the top of the cliffs to O'Brien's Tower
for great views. Drive through the Burren and take a short orientation tour of
central Galway. Check in to your hotel, overlooking Galway Bay and the Aran
Islands. (B, D)
Day 7: Aran Islands & Dun Aengus Take a short ferry ride from
Rossaveal to Inis Mor, the largest of the three Aran Islands. These rocky
islands are renowned for the hardy islanders who maintained traditional fishing
and farming methods and where the popular intricately-patterned
fishermen’s sweaters originated. The Irish language is still spoken
widely. Take a minibus ride to Dun Aengus, a huge pre-historic fortress perched
on sheer cliffs, which fall away to the Atlantic Ocean below. Take a look
around Kilronan, the main town, before returning to the mainland by ferry. (B,
D)
Day 8: Clonmacnoise Visit Visit Clonmacnoise, a monastic settlement founded in 545 AD and set on the banks of the River Shannon. Marvel at elaborate High Celtic crosses decorated with biblical scenes, walk around the many church ruins and two round towers. Head to nearby Athlone and stop at Sean’s Bar. This pub has a documented history going right back to 900 AD. During renovations in 1970, ancient walls and old coins dating back centuries were discovered. In the evening, head to Dublin’s Abbey Tavern for an Irish dinner and lively show. (B, D)
Day 9 : Dublin Sightseeing
Spend a full day in Dublin to use your vouchers for an independent open-top bus tour (valid for 48 hours) and a visit to either Guinness Storehouse or the Old Jameson Distillery to learn how these renowned products are created and enjoy a sample. The bus stops at all the principal city center attractions and you may alight at each stop or stay on the bus to do the complete tour.(B)
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Day 10 : Depart for Home
Use your included taxi voucher to travel to Dublin Airport by taxi in good time to check in for your return flight.(B)
GROUP AIRPORT TRANSFERS
When we book your flights together with a coach tour, we include complimentary group transfers on the starting and ending date of tours at times specified on each itinerary-a $30 per person fee applies to land only bookings.
Sightseeing by luxury coach -
Professional tour director
9 nights in hotels listed below
- 9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 6 dinners (D) including Dunboyne Castle Hotel welcome dinner, a drink with dinner and entertainment at Foley’s Bar and Restaurant, and a traditional Irish dinner and show at the Abbey Tavern.
Cliffs of Moher Aran Islands Excursion Cobh Heritage Centre Clonmacnoise Monastic Site Sean’s Bar, the oldest pub in Ireland Dun Aengus Fort Dunbrody Famine Ship Irish National Stud & Gardens
Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
Land tours begin in Ireland one day later than departure date shown.
Your Accommodations
- Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne (1 night)
- Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny (2 nights)
- Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
- Salthill Hotel, Galway (2 nights)
- Radison Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin (2 nights)
Price per person sharing a twin or triple room. ONLY ONE TRIPLE ROOM IS AVAILABLE PER DEPARTURE - BOOK EARLY. Save 10% per person on coach land tour prices if you are 8 & under 17 and traveling with at least one full fare paying passenger.
| IRISH LEGENDS | 2023 | |
| 9 days from USD | $2215 | |
| SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT FROM | 590 | |
| Tuesday and Friday departures | ||
| MAR | 3 | |
| APR | 7,21,28 | |
| MAY | 5,9,12,19,23,26 | |
| JUNE | 2,9,16,20,23,30 | |
| JULY | 4,7,11,14 | |
| AUG | 4,22,28,35,39 | |
| SEPT | 2,5,8,19,22,26,29 | |
| OCT | 3,6,10,13,20 | |
If you don't see the date you are interested in, please call us. Availability changes often.
Airfare is available from many cities. Just ask.
Cancellation Penalties: Airfare up to 100%; Land: Penalties per person apply:
70 days or longer: Forfeiture of deposit 69 - 46 days: 35% per person 45 - 8
days: 45% per person 7 - 1 days: 60% per person, On day of departure: 100% per
person Travel Insurance
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