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Irish Fling Coach 7 Day Tour
Tour Highlights
- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
- Historic Waterford Walk
- Jaunting Car Ride
- Cliffs of Moher
Day 1: Arrive Shannon & Bunratty Medieval Banquet
Land at Shannon Airport and go to the CIE Tours desk for a complimentary group transfer to you hotel between 7:00am and 12:00. If you arrive after this time you must transfer to the hotel at your own expense.
At 2:00pm take a drive to the coast to view the Cliffs of Moher, an awesome wall of rock that plunges into the Atlantic ocean. Return to your hotel where you will have time to take a stroll through Bunratty village or visit durty Nellys pub. Join your fellow Travellers for a welcome drink and then head to Bunratty Castle for a jolly medieval-style dinner where the lords and ladies serenade you. (D)
Day 2: Flying Boat Museum & Dingle Peninsula
Drive through the outskirts of Limerick and alongside the River Shannon to visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum. During the 1930’s and early 1940’s, Pan Am Clippers from the United States and Europe landed here and the museum’s memorabilia recreates this era. Journey into County Kerry and along the Dingle Peninsula for glorious scenic views. Stop in the town of Dingle before going up the Connor Pass for more panoramas. Then head to your hotel in the centre of Killarney. (B, D)
Day 3: Jaunting Car Ride & Moll’s Gap
Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane, Killarney’s largest lake. Drive to the delightful town of Kenmare where gaily-painted buildings are enhanced with flowers. Enjoy mountain views at Moll’s Gap and continue along part of the Ring of Kerry, pausing at Ladies’ View. Return to Killarney in time to allow you some leisure time before dinner. (B, D)
Day 4: Cobh Heritage & Traditional Music Session
Travel through the mountains of Kerry and make a brief stop at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Next visit Cobh Heritage Centre, located in the old train station through which all emigrants passed when travelling to the new worlds. Displays show the many hardships that travellers endured. Drive to Dungarvan to the Marine Bar for a creamy Irish coffee and an informal traditional music session. Continue to Waterford, check in to your hotel and join a local guide for a stroll around the historic city centre. (B, D)
Day 5: Medieval Kilkenny & National Stud
Visit the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre to see how molten glass is blown into shapes before being cut by hand by experts and view priceless trophies. Stop in Kilkenny for a look around the prosperous medieval trading city where narrow streets still follow ancient routes. Visit the Irish National Stud to learn about the valuable horse breeding industry. Walk through the Japanese Gardens, which symbolize the “Life of Man” through plants and rocks. Then head to Dun Laoghaire on the outskirts of Dublin. Check in to Royal Marine Hotel. This evening’s destination is a typical Irish Pub for dinner and an evening of song and dance. (B, D)
Day 6: Dublin stay
Spend the day exploring the many sights and sounds of Dublin with an individual Dublin open top bus tour pass with a visit to either Guinness or Jameson (valid for 24 hours). (B)
Day 7: Homeward bound
A voucher is provided for Independent transfers to the Airport (B).
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES
- Transfers on arrival and departure
- Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
- Dublin open-top bus tour with complimentary visit and a drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery.
- Services of a professional Irish tour director
- Superior first class hotels with private bath/shower for 6 nights
- 6 Full Irish breakfasts (B)
- 5 dinners (D) including:
- Medieval banquet and entertainment at Bunratty Castle
- Pub evening with music and song in Dublin
- 3 table d’hôte dinners
- Welcome get-together drink
- Walking tours of Waterford with local guide
- Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney
- Irish coffee and music session at the Marine Bar in Dungarvan
- Visits and admissions to Cliffs of Moher, Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Blarney Woollen Mills, Cobh Heritage Centre, Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre and Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
- Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
- All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
YOUR HOTELS
Stay at the following (or similar):
- Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (1 night)
- Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
- Granville Hotel, Waterford (1 night)
- Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire (2 nights)
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