Chris Devoy – Ireland Tour Proposal 5, July 2011

Day 1, Fri Arrive Dublin Airport in the morning and meet with your experienced Irish
driver/guide, who will take you to Clontarf Castle Hotel. As your rooms will not
be available until early afternoon, the coach will take you into Dublin for a tour of
the city with a difference. Travel around the capital in World War II amphibious
vehicles and then “sail” around the recently revitalised canal area of the city.
Overnight Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin DBB

Day 2, Sat This morning is free to relax or take a trip into Dublin for more sightseeing or
shopping. The Dublin City Hop-on, Hop-off bus picks up at the hotel each
morning at 9.00am. Alternatively there is a DART rail station a short walk from
the hotel. Luncheon will be served at 2.00pm and afterwards, the remainder of
the evening will be free. Overnight Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin BB

Day 3, Sun Check out of the hotel after breakfast and drive through some wonderful
countryside to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park.
• Visit the Folk Park set in 26 acres featuring various types of farmhouses, a
church, walled garden and village street with pub, post office & shops,
depicting life in Ireland during the 19th century.
• Travel onwards to Killarney stopping at Foynes Flying Boat museum. The
museum recalls the era when the Pan Am Clipper’s used to fly transatlantic
between 1939 and 1945 and where chef Joe Sheridan made the first Irish
coffee to warm up some damp & miserable passengers in 1942.
• Following the visit, depart for Killarney and after checking into your hotel, the
remainder of the day is free to relax. Why not visit Killarney National Park,
whose focal point is the 19th century mansion, Muckross House & Gardens,
or wander around the quaint shops.
• Overnight Killarney DBB

Day 4, Mon Wake up and enjoy an authentic Irish breakfast

• After breakfast, travel around the 100 mile Ring of Kerry, where breathtaking
views await you at every turn.
• At the tip of the peninsular, visit the Skellig Experience and learn about the
history, flora and fauna of the nearby rocky islands.
• Pass through the village of Sneem and stop at Moll’s Gap where panoramic
views of Killarney can be seen.
• Overnight Killarney DBB

Day 5, Tue Wake up and enjoy another authentic Irish breakfast

• Today, tour the spectacular Dingle Peninsula. Perhaps not as well known as
the Ivergah Peninsula where the Ring of Kerry is located, the Dingle
Peninsula is less busy but every bit as beautiful. The town of Dingle is a
small fishing port where you will find .plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants
to have lunch.
• Then to the west of the town the scenery is particularly rugged with views
out to the formerly inhabited Blasket Islands.
• Return to Killarney via the Connor Pass.
• Overnight Killarney DBB

Day 6, Wed This morning after breakfast, check out of your hotel, then
 • Travel to Blarney Castle, famous for its stone which has, according to
legend, the power of conferring eloquence upon all who kiss it.
• Take time to visit Blarney Woollen Mills which offers excellent Irish made
products.
• Travel to Cobh, from where hundreds of thousands of mostly hungry and
penniless Irish men and women left to build a new life, especially in the
Famine years of 1844-48 and was the final port of call on the ill fated
Titanic’s maiden voyage.
• Travel via the picturesque village of Adare to Dromoland Castle.
• In the evening take the short trip to Bunratty Castle for a medieval banquet,
where you will be dined & entertained.
• Overnight Dromoland Castle BB

Day 7, Thu Wake up and enjoy a delicious Irish breakfast fit for royalty
• This morning, drive north to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, stopping at the
Visitor’s Centre where you will see the Atlantic Edge Exhibition which brings
to life the story of the Cliffs.
• Continue along the coast into the unique landscape of The Burren, an area
composed of limestone hills that is home to many rare flowers as well as the
Poulnabrone Dolmen and the Ailwee Caves, Ireland’s largest cave complex.
• Return to Dromoland Castle where you can relax for the rest of the day.
Perhaps take a Spa treatment, play a round of golf (probably only time for 9
holes) or just take a walk around their magnificent grounds.
• Overnight Dromoland Castle DBB

Day 8, Fri Arise to yet another royal breakfast

• After breakfast, travel to Cashel, home to the iconic Rock of Cashel. The
Rock of Cashel (Carraig Phádraig), more formally St. Patrick's Rock, is also
known as Cashel of the Kings. It is reputed to be the site of the conversion
of Aenghus the King of Munster by St. Patrick in the 5th century AD. Most of
the buildings on the current site date from the 12th and 13th centuries when
the rock was gifted to the Church.
• Following the visit, head north to Ireland’s capital city Dublin, stopping at the
National Stud & Japanese Gardens.
• This evening, enjoy a farewell traditional Irish dinner and show at the Abbey
Tavern.
• Overnight Dublin BB

Day 9, Sat Awake to your final Irish breakfast of the tour

• Check out of your hotel, leaving your luggage in a secure room and meet
your special Dublin guide who will take you to Trinity College where you will
see the famous Book of Kells transcribed by 6th Century Monks.
• Then on to Dublinia and exciting exhibitions on the Viking World and
Medieval Dublin after which, your guide will finish.
• After lunch, make your way to The Guinness Storehouse which tells the 250
year old story of the famous drink. Whilst sampling the “Black Stuff” enjoy
360 degree panoramic views of the city in the Gravity Bar.
• Return to your hotel to collect your luggage.
• End of tour.

BB = Bed & Irish Breakfast

DBB = Dinner, Bed & Irish Breakfast

Accommodation:
8 night’s accommodation in twin/double rooms. Extra beds will be provided for the children,
probably of the rollaway type.

Meals:

8 Irish Breakfasts at hotels

5 table d’hote dinners
1 dinner at Abbey Tavern plus show
1 Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle

Transport:

A suitably sized coach (depending on final numbers) with reclining seats and air conditioning
with qualified driver/guide will be provided for the duration of the tour. Additional guide for the
half day walking tour in Dublin is also included.

Included in Price

• Transfer on arrival
• Coach with driver/guide as per itinerary
• Breakfast (full Irish) on arrival day at hotel near Bunratty Castle
• Accommodation for 6 nights in twin/double rooms at selected hotels
• Meals as stated
• Celebration Buffet Lunch at Clontarf Casle
• Entrance fees to Ailwee Caves, Blarney Castle, Blaskett Islands Visitor Centre, Burren
Visitor Centre, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, Cobh
Heritage Centre, Dublinia, Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Guinness Storehouse, National
Stud & Japanese Gardens, Rock of Cashel, Skellig Experience and Trinity College
Library
• Viking Splash Tour of Dublin
• Half day Dublin guide
• Porterage for 1 bag per adult
• Service charges & sales taxes

Price per person sharing in Twin/Double Room:

A
Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin – 4 Star
Holiday Inn, Killarney – 3 star
Dromoland Castle – 5 star
Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin – 3 star
 US
Passengers Euro Dollars
15-19 1595 2233
20-24 1495 2093
25-29 1405 1967
30-34 1385 1939
35-39 1366 1912
40-44 1338 1873
45-49 1338 1873
50-54 1366 1912
55-59 1349 1889
60-64 1352 1893
65-69 1355 1897
70+ 1349 1889
Child 514 719
Single Supplement 569 797

*Child price is based on sharing with two adult passengers. Includes meals in ALL hotels,
Bunratty & Abbey Tavern and ALL entrance tickets to attractions.

B
Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin – 4 Star
The Lake Hotel, Killarney – 4 star
Dromoland Castle – 5 star
Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin – Superior 3 star

US
Passengers Euro Dollars
15-19 1659 2323
20-24 1558 2181
25-29 1475 2065
30-34 1446 2024
35-39 1428 1999
40-44 1399 1959
45-49 1399 1959
50-54 1435 2009
55-59 1415 1981
60-64 1415 1981
65-69 1399 1959
70+ 1385 1939
Child under 12 yrs* 514 719
Single Supplement 625 875

* Child price is based on sharing with two adult passengers. Includes meals in ALL hotels,
Bunratty & Abbey Tavern and ALL entrance tickets to attractions.

N.B. US Dollar price is based on the current rate of exchange (07 October 2010 Euro 1.00 =
US Dollar 1.40) and is subject to change. We reserve the right to amend the US Dollar price
should the rate of exchange differ by more than 5% on the date the balance is due (120 days
prior to arrival in Ireland). The Euro price is guaranteed.