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Irish Pub & Folk 8 & 9 Day Coach Tour

Tour Highlights

  • 12th Century Brazen Head Pub Dinner
  • Guinness Storehouse
  • Kiss the Blarney Stone
  • Sheepdog Trials on Ring of Kerry
  • Pubs with Live Music in Kilkenny, Killarney and Westport

 

Day 1: Dublin Tour & Guinness Storehouse

Your tour starts at Dublin Airport with a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. Passengers arriving later will transfer to the hotel at their own expense. In the afternoon get together with a local guide to tour Dublin city centre to see elegant Georgian squares with the famous colourful doorways and the peaceful St. Stephen’s Green. Cross the River Liffey to O’Connell Street and view the General Post Office where the 1916 Uprising started and pause to view the sombre figures of the Famine Memorial. Visit the Guinness Storehouse to explore the many levels of exhibitions, ending in the rooftop bar for a view over the city while you sip a creamy pint of stout. Back at your hotel discuss your itinerary over a welcome drink with your tour group and guide and you are free for dinner. Ryan’s of Parkgate Street, a traditional Victorian pub, is beside your hotel and the lively Temple Bar area is within easy reach.

Day 2: National Stud & Medieval Kilkenny

Depart Dublin and stop in Kildare to visit the Irish National Stud. Horseracing is a passion for the Irish and you will see some of the finest stallions and learn about breeding. Walk through the charming Japanese Gardens, created to symbolize life from birth to death. Arrive in Kilkenny and check in to your centrally-located hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure – Kilkenny is a fun place to explore on your own. You may like to tour Kilkenny Castle, first built in 1192 and constantly changed until the 19th century. The Kilkenny Design Workshop is near the castle and Kyteler’s Inn, a tavern established in 1324 and reputedly owned by a witch, is within easy walking distance. (B, D)

Day 3: Waterford Crystal & Blarney

Drive south to the ancient port of Waterford to visit the House of Waterford Crystal, located in the city centre. See how molten glass is transformed by skilled craftspeople into elegant glasses and magnificent trophies of all types. Drive along the south coast to visit Blarney Castle and climb to the ramparts to kiss the well-known “Stone of Eloquence.” Enjoy some time for shopping at the Blarney Woollen Mills or take a break in the pub hidden between the shops! Travel through County Cork and on to Killarney and check in to your hotel in the centre of the town. In the evening you may like to explore some of the cosy pubs where traditional Irish music is played. (B, D)

Day 4: Ring of Kerry Tour

Explore County Kerry’s popular scenic drive with Ireland’s highest mountains on one side and a varied Atlantic coastline on the other. Every turn will reveal new vistas of mountains, cliffs and beaches. Stop at Kells to meet a local farmer, Brendan Ferris, for a taste of farm life as he demonstrates how dogs herd flocks of sheep and see different breeds of sheep. Stop at the Bridge Bar in Portmagee for lunch before taking the bridge to Valencia Island to visit the Skellig Experience. Learn about early Christian monks who braved a harsh existence on the rocky offshore islands. Continue your trip around the peninsula and stop in the colourful village of Sneem and pause at Moll’s Gap for a look at the Lakes of Killarney. You are free for dinner this evening. (B, L)

Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & Connemara

Drive north and take a short ferry ride across the wide River Shannon Estuary. View the Cliffs of Moher that rise to heights of almost 700 feet above churning Atlantic swells. Pass through the Burren, around the shores of Galway Bay and through the lovely scenery of the Connemara region. Pass hills, little lakes and open country where mountain sheep roam freely. Stop in Leenane, renowned as the location of the movie, “The Field.” Continue to Westport, a charming town and check in to your hotel. Westport is a great town to walk around and has lots of interesting shops and traditional pubs, many with live music. (B, D)

Day 6: Westport House & Achill Island Excursion

Visit Westport House, an 18th century mansion, set in superb parkland with magnificent views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Achill Island. See stunning rooms with original priceless furnishings, paintings, books, silver artifacts and Waterford Crystal. Drive around Clew Bay to Achill Island, joined to the mainland by bridge. Follow the Atlantic Drive to capture wonderful views of steeply-sloped mountains plunging into the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. Near Slievemore see the Deserted Village, the remains of nearly 100 stone cottages abandoned around the time of the 1840’s Famine. Return to Westport for a stroll around this attractive estate town, which was laid out in 1780. (B, D)

Day 7: Strokestown House & Brazen Head Pub

Travel to the centre of Ireland to visit Strokestown Park House in County Roscommon. There are three parts to see – the 18th century mansion with its original furnishings; the four-acre walled garden, restored to look as it would have during the heyday of the estate; and the Famine Museum, which explains the circumstances of the 1840’s Great Irish Famine through a combination of original documents and images.  Head to the Brazen Head Pub, Dublin’s oldest, dating back to 1198 for an evening of “Food, Folk and Fairies” where story-telling will reveal Ireland’s myths and beliefs in times past. (B, D)

Day 8: Depart for Home or Extra Day in Dublin

For clients booked on our 8-day tour, complimentary group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. (B)

If you have booked our 9-day tour, spend an additional night in Dublin and enjoy an independent Dublin open-top bus tour pass (valid for 24 hours), a visit to the Old Jameson Distillery to learn how smooth whiskey is created and enjoy a sample.

Day 9: Tour ends at Dublin Airport

Take a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport on final day. (B)

 

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

  • Group transfers at start and end of tour
  • Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
  • Dublin open-top bus tour with complimentary visit and a drink at Old Jameson Distillery (9-day tour only)
  • Professional tour director throughout
  • First class hotels with private bath/shower for 7 or 8 nights
  • Full Irish breakfast daily (B) except Day 1
  • 5 dinners (D) including:

-              Food, Folk and Fairies dinner/show at the Brazen Head Pub

-              4 table d’hote dinners

  • Lunch at Bridge Bar on Ring of Kerry (L)
  • Welcome get-together drink
  • Tour of Dublin with a local guide
  • Tour and a pint at the Guinness Storehouse
  • Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry
  • Ferry ride across the River Shannon
  • Day tour to Achill Island
  • Visits and admissions to Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens, House of Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Skellig Experience, Cliffs of Moher, Westport House, Strokestown House and Famine Museum
  • 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):

  • Ashling Hotel, Dublin (1 night)
  • Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny (1 night)
  • International Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
  • Wyatt Hotel, Westport (2 nights)
  • Ashling Hotel, Dublin (1 or 2 nights)
Irish Pub and Folk 8 Day Tour 

Departure Date                      End Date                       Per Person

Sat Mar 3, 2012 Sat Mar 10, 2012

€750

Sat Mar 10, 2012 Sat Mar 17, 2012

€750

Sat Mar 17, 2012 Sat Mar 24, 2012

€750

Sat Mar 24, 2012 Sat Mar 31, 2012

€750

Wed Apr 4, 2012 Wed Apr 11, 2012

€835

Wed Apr 11, 2012 Wed Apr 18, 2012

€835

Sat Apr 14, 2012 Sat Apr 21, 2012

€835

Wed Apr 18, 2012 Wed Apr 25, 2012

€835

Wed Apr 25, 2012 Wed May 2, 2012

€835

Sat Apr 28, 2012 Sat May 5, 2012

€940

Sat May 5, 2012 Sat May 12, 2012

€940

Wed May 9, 2012 Wed May 16, 2012

€940

Sat May 12, 2012 Sat May 19, 2012

€940

Wed May 16, 2012 Wed May 23, 2012

€940

Sat May 19, 2012 Sat May 26, 2012

€940

Wed May 23, 2012 Wed May 30, 2012

€940

Sat May 26, 2012 Sat Jun 2, 2012

€940

Wed May 30, 2012 Wed Jun 6, 2012

€965

Sat Jun 2, 2012 Sat Jun 9, 2012

€965

Wed Jun 6, 2012 Wed Jun 13, 2012

€965

Sat Jun 9, 2012 Sat Jun 16, 2012

€965

Sat Jun 16, 2012 Sat Jun 23, 2012

€965

Wed Jun 20, 2012 Wed Jun 27, 2012

€965

Sat Jun 23, 2012 Sat Jun 30, 2012

€965

Wed Jun 27, 2012 Wed Jul 4, 2012

€965

Sat Jun 30, 2012 Sat Jul 7, 2012

€965

Sat Jul 7, 2012 Sat Jul 14, 2012

€965

Wed Jul 11, 2012 Wed Jul 18, 2012

€965

Sat Jul 14, 2012 Sat Jul 21, 2012

€965

Wed Jul 18, 2012 Wed Jul 25, 2012

€965

Sat Jul 21, 2012 Sat Jul 28, 2012

€965

Sat Jul 28, 2012 Sat Aug 4, 2012

€965

Wed Aug 1, 2012 Wed Aug 8, 2012

€965

Sat Aug 4, 2012 Sat Aug 11, 2012

€965

Wed Aug 8, 2012 Wed Aug 15, 2012

€965

Sat Aug 11, 2012 Sat Aug 18, 2012

€965

Wed Aug 15, 2012 Wed Aug 22, 2012

€965

Sat Aug 18, 2012 Sat Aug 25, 2012

€965

Wed Aug 22, 2012 Wed Aug 29, 2012

€965

Wed Aug 29, 2012 Wed Sep 5, 2012

€965

Sat Sep 1, 2012 Sat Sep 8, 2012

€965

Wed Sep 5, 2012 Wed Sep 12, 2012

€965

Sat Sep 8, 2012 Sat Sep 15, 2012

€965

Wed Sep 12, 2012 Wed Sep 19, 2012

€965

Sat Sep 15, 2012 Sat Sep 22, 2012

€965

Wed Sep 19, 2012 Wed Sep 26, 2012

€965

Sat Sep 22, 2012 Sat Sep 29, 2012

€965

Wed Sep 26, 2012 Wed Oct 3, 2012

€965

Sat Sep 29, 2012 Sat Oct 6, 2012

€835

Wed Oct 3, 2012 Wed Oct 10, 2012

€835

Wed Oct 10, 2012 Wed Oct 17, 2012

€835

Sat Oct 13, 2012 Sat Oct 20, 2012

€835

Wed Oct 17, 2012 Wed Oct 24, 2012

€835

Sat Oct 20, 2012 Sat Oct 27, 2012

€835

Wed Oct 24, 2012 Wed Oct 31, 2012

€835

Sat Oct 27, 2012 Sat Nov 3, 2012

€835

Sat Nov 3, 2012 Sat Nov 10, 2012

€785

Sat Nov 10, 2012 Sat Nov 17, 2012

€785

Sat Nov 24, 2012 Sat Dec 1, 2012

€785

Sat Dec 1, 2012 Sat Dec 8, 2012

€785

Irish Pub and Folk 9 Day Tour

Departure Date                      End Date                          Per Person

Sat Mar 3, 2012 Sun Mar 11, 2012

€850

Sat Mar 10, 2012 Sun Mar 18, 2012

€850

Sat Mar 17, 2012 Sun Mar 25, 2012

€850

Sat Mar 24, 2012 Sun Apr 1, 2012

€850

Wed Apr 4, 2012 Thu Apr 12, 2012

€940

Wed Apr 11, 2012 Thu Apr 19, 2012

€940

Sat Apr 14, 2012 Sun Apr 22, 2012

€940

Wed Apr 18, 2012 Thu Apr 26, 2012

€940

Wed Apr 25, 2012 Thu May 3, 2012

€940

Sat Apr 28, 2012 Sun May 6, 2012

€1065

Sat May 5, 2012 Sun May 13, 2012

€1065

Wed May 9, 2012 Thu May 17, 2012

€1065

Sat May 12, 2012 Sun May 20, 2012

€1065

Wed May 16, 2012 Thu May 24, 2012

€1065

Sat May 19, 2012 Sun May 27, 2012

€1065

Wed May 23, 2012 Thu May 31, 2012

€1065

Sat May 26, 2012 Sun Jun 3, 2012

€1065

Wed May 30, 2012 Thu Jun 7, 2012

€1095

Sat Jun 2, 2012 Sun Jun 10, 2012

€1095

Wed Jun 6, 2012 Thu Jun 14, 2012

€1095

Sat Jun 9, 2012 Sun Jun 17, 2012

€1095

Sat Jun 16, 2012 Sun Jun 24, 2012

€1095

Wed Jun 20, 2012 Thu Jun 28, 2012

€1095

Sat Jun 23, 2012 Sun Jul 1, 2012

€1095

Wed Jun 27, 2012 Thu Jul 5, 2012

€1095

Sat Jun 30, 2012 Sun Jul 8, 2012

€1095

Sat Jul 7, 2012 Sun Jul 15, 2012

€1095

Wed Jul 11, 2012 Thu Jul 19, 2012

€1095

Sat Jul 14, 2012 Sun Jul 22, 2012

€1095

Wed Jul 18, 2012 Thu Jul 26, 2012

€1095

Sat Jul 21, 2012 Sun Jul 29, 2012

€1095

Sat Jul 28, 2012 Sun Aug 5, 2012

€1095

Wed Aug 1, 2012 Thu Aug 9, 2012

€1095

Sat Aug 4, 2012 Sun Aug 12, 2012

€1095

Wed Aug 8, 2012 Thu Aug 16, 2012

€1095

Sat Aug 11, 2012 Sun Aug 19, 2012

€1095

Wed Aug 15, 2012 Thu Aug 23, 2012

€1095

Sat Aug 18, 2012 Sun Aug 26, 2012

€1095

Wed Aug 22, 2012 Thu Aug 30, 2012

€1095

Wed Aug 29, 2012 Thu Sep 6, 2012

€1095

Sat Sep 1, 2012 Sun Sep 9, 2012

€1095

Wed Sep 5, 2012 Thu Sep 13, 2012

€1095

Sat Sep 8, 2012 Sun Sep 16, 2012

€1095

Wed Sep 12, 2012 Thu Sep 20, 2012

€1095

Sat Sep 15, 2012 Sun Sep 23, 2012

€1095

Wed Sep 19, 2012 Thu Sep 27, 2012

€1095

Sat Sep 22, 2012 Sun Sep 30, 2012

€1095

Wed Sep 26, 2012 Thu Oct 4, 2012

€1095

Sat Sep 29, 2012 Sun Oct 7, 2012

€919

Wed Oct 3, 2012 Thu Oct 11, 2012

€919

Wed Oct 10, 2012 Thu Oct 18, 2012

€919

Sat Oct 13, 2012 Sun Oct 21, 2012

€919

Wed Oct 17, 2012 Thu Oct 25, 2012

€919

Sat Oct 20, 2012 Sun Oct 28, 2012

€919

Wed Oct 24, 2012 Thu Nov 1, 2012

€919

Sat Oct 27, 2012 Sun Nov 4, 2012

€919

Sat Nov 3, 2012 Sun Nov 11, 2012

€885

Sat Nov 10, 2012 Sun Nov 18, 2012

€885

Sat Nov 24, 2012 Sun Dec 2, 2012

€885

Sat Dec 1, 2012 Sun Dec 9, 2012

€885