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IRELAND
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ESCORTED. INDEPENDENT.
CITY STAYS. CRUISES.
SMALL GROUP. MORE. Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
www.celtictours.com
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For 2020, we have added some new escorted touring options in Ireland and new
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INCLUSIVE MOTORCOACH TOURS
Our motorcoach tours offer extensive value. Most tours include 2-night stays, with two meals daily, and some with special nights that
include dinner and entertainment at lively venues. Many of our scheduled Ireland tours now include a 2-night stay at a deluxe castle!
Daily sightseeing by deluxe motorcoach included, with free time allowed in the major cities, giving you the opportunity to visit museums,
galleries, or to take in an evening show or play. Accommodations are at high quality hotels. Our inclusive tours are well known to travel
agents, who consider them the best value for your money.
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Celtic Tours started this program that has been copied by
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and friends, as if they were our own. Small groups can
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CONTENTS
Chauffeur Drive St. Patrick’s Day 2021 Edinburgh/York/London Outer Hebrides & Highlands
page 05 page 15 page 27 page 34
Celtic Dream Heart of Scotland/Ireland Golf Scotland Yorkshire Dales
pages 06-07 pages 16-17 page 28 page 35
Irish Rose Golf Ireland Isle of Skye Discover Wales
pages 08-09 pages 18 & 19 page 29 page 36
Celtic Delight Self Drive Ireland Magical Mull London to Edinburgh
page 10 pages 20-21 page 30 page 37
Celtic Sojourn Self Drive Scotland Highland Explorer & Skye Insurance
page 11 pages 22-23 page 31 page 38
Irish Rambler Themed Tours Iona, Mull, & Skye Terms
page 12 page 24 page 32 page 39
Heart of Ireland City Breaks Orkney & Northern Coast Back
page 13 pages 25 page 33 page 40
Celtic Spree Edinburgh/Aberdeen
Celtic Tours, a recognized leader in tourism to Europe is a
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proud member of American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA),
page 26 Professional Travel Agents of North America (PTANA), and
CCRA.
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CHAUFFEUR DRIVE - 7 NIGHT PRIVATE TOUR
Hotels (or similar)
➢ Roscommon: Kilronan Castle (2)
➢ Killarney: Killarney Towers (2)
➢ Waterford: Granville Hotel (1)
➢ Dublin: The Address at Dublin 1 (2)
Inclusions
➢ Seven (7) nights accommodations
in 4* hotels, including two (2)
nights in a castle hotel
➢ Full breakfast daily, except for the
morning of arrival
➢ Four dinners
➢ Service of a private chauffeur for
6 days (available for 8 consecutive
hours per day)
➢ Flexible touring itinerary
➢ Scenic drives
➢ Celtic tours flight bag & portfolio
Blarney Castle
of documents
➢ 24/7 Help line at your service
Our Chauffeur Driven tours are completely customizable for you! We have vehicles to handle all
passenger numbers and will design an itinerary that fits your needs and touring desires. Here we
have a customized tour of Ireland as an example for you to choose from.
Itinerary:
Day 01, Wednesday: Arrive in Ireland
After clearing customs, your professional driver guide will be waiting for you in the arrival’s hall. It’s a leisurely start Pricing is land only, per person,
to your day as you make your way west towards Roscommon. There are many stopping options on the way to 20 based on sharing a double room
your castle hotel. Your route can easily take you through Ireland’s Ancient East, which is a genuine display of 5,000
years of history and heritage. Dinner and overnight at Kilronan Castle. (D)
Day 02, Thursday: Roscommon – Sligo – Ballina – Castlebar – Roscommon
2020 Dates
It’s a scenic adventure today as your driver heads to beautiful Sligo. Sligo, known for its literary heritage and ➢ Based on 4 passengers $2,979
rugged countryside, has much to offer. There is plenty of shopping, sightseeing and activities that can be enjoyed ➢ Based on 6 passengers $2,559
here. Beyond Sligo, perhaps a trip to the award-winning heritage center of Céide Fields. This remarkable Neolithic ➢ Based on 8 passengers $2,389
site contains the oldest known stone-walled fields in the world, dating back nearly 6,000 years. Dinner is included ➢ Based on 10 passengers $2,289
at your hotel this evening. Overnight at Kilronan Castle. (B,D)
Single Room Supplement: $538 all dates
Day 03, Friday: Roscommon – Cliffs of Moher – Adare – Killarney
A spectacular day today as you head out and continue south to County Clare’s iconic Cliffs of Moher. These
breathtaking scenic cliffs offer spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, as they rise above the sea over 700ft.
Check-in to your hotel. This evening enjoy dinner at your hotel before heading out to the many pubs and music
venues Killarney has to offer. (B,D)
Day 04, Saturday: Killarney – Dingle Peninsula Tour
Today is another fabulous day as your driver takes you on one of the most scenic drives, the Dingle Peninsula,
which offers magnificent coastal scenery. (Note, this day is flexible, and you may choose an alternative route, such
as the Ring of Kerry). Return to Killarney for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Day 05, Sunday: Killarney – Waterford
Today you will make your way from Killarney to Waterford. There is much to see
along this route. Perhaps a stop in Blarney, where you can opt to kiss the famed
stone? Making your way to Waterford, check into your hotel. Tonight, dinner is
on your own. Overnight in Waterford. (B)
Day 06, Monday: Waterford – Dublin
Depart Waterford and make your way to Dublin. Arriving in Dublin in the early
afternoon, where it is time to bid farewell to your driver guide. We have We have confirmed space on this
included a Do Dublin Bus Pass as well as the Dublin Pass, which allows you to itinerary from May – October. If this
explore the city! Dinner is on your own this evening. (B) itinerary does not suite however, we
can fully customize an itinerary to
Day 07, Tuesday: Dublin suit your needs. Please contact our
You can continue to use your Dublin Pass today – as a 2-day pass has been Chauffeur Drive experts to learn more
included. The Dublin Pass gets you free and fast track entry into the most about customizing your private guided
popular sights in Dublin. Overnight in Dublin. (B) tour today.
Day 08, Wednesday: Dublin – U.S. Call us at 800-833-4373 or email us at
This morning a private transfer is arranged to take you to the airport for your Dingle Peninsula chauffeur@celtictours.com for more
return flight home. Bidding farewell to Ireland with a promise to return. (B) information.
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CELTIC DREAM - 11 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR
Hotels (or similar)
➢ Belfast: Park Avenue Hotel (2)
➢ Donegal: Jackson’s Hotel (2)
➢ Roscommon: Kilronan Castle (2)
➢ Killarney: Killarney Towers (2)
➢ Waterford: Dooley’s Hotel (1)
➢ Dublin: Academy Plaza (2)
Inclusions
➢ Eleven nights of first class and
superior first class hotels
throughout
➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
day of arrival
➢ Eight hotel dinners
➢ Dinner and traditional Irish
entertainment in Dublin Giant’s Causeway,
@storytellers
➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe
motorcoach
➢ Professional driver/guide to escort Our 11-night full circle tour of Ireland is one of the best on the markets! A relaxed itinerary which
you throughout includes 2-nights in a deluxe castle, an updated itinerary, and more meals. This tour is awe inspir-
➢ Panoramic city tours of Belfast, ing and offers better pricing than other similar tours on the market. Awaken your Celtic Dream in
Derry, & Dublin 2020!
➢ Scenic drives of Donegal and the
Ring of Kerry Itinerary:
➢ Visits to: St. Patrick’s Centre, Day 01: Saturday, Arrive in Ireland! Dublin
Giant’s Causeway and Museum, Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. Dublin Airport arrivals can avail of our transfer time of 9:45 am for departures to
Titanic Belfast, Glenveagh Castle our Belfast hotel. Belfast arrivals are provided transfers up to 12:00 noon. From Dublin Airport we depart and travel
and Gardens, Slieve League Cliffs the short journey north via Dundalk and Downpatrick, with a visit to the St. Patrick’s Centre, with an opportunity to
with minibus transfers, Belleek visit the gravesite of St. Patrick before we continue north to Belfast. Check in at our hotel with free time to relax.
Showroom, Arigina Mining Those passengers arriving at Belfast Airport, it is a leisurely start to the day with a transfer to your hotel and time
Experience, Cliffs of Moher, Cobh, to rest. This afternoon we enjoy a panoramic city tour of Belfast. Dinner and overnight in Belfast. (D)
House of Waterford, Guinness
Day 02: Sunday, Belfast - Giant’s Causeway - Titanic Museum
Storehouse, EPIC Museum
Today we enjoy a scenic tour of the Antrim Coast and visit the Giant’s Causeway and Museum. Marvel at the
➢ Porterage of one suitcase
volcanic columns formed over 60 million years ago and hear the ancient fables of the Causeway. We return to
per person Belfast where we visit Titanic Belfast. Extending over nine galleries, this multi-dimensional exhibit draws together
➢ Tips & taxes in Ireland. Gratuities special effects, full-scale reconstructions, and innovative interactive features to explore the Titanic Story in a fresh
to driver/guide not included and insightful way. Learn of her conception in Belfast in the early 1900’s, through her construction and launch, to
➢ Celtic Tours flight bag and her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise. Return to our hotel where the evening is free to experience
portfolio of travel documents more of Belfast. Enjoy your overnight stay in Belfast. (B)
Day 03: Monday, Belfast - Derry - Glenveagh - Donegal
This morning, we depart Belfast and travel west via Dungiven and the Sperrin Mountains to Derry City. Enjoy a
panoramic city tour of Derry, including free time to explore independently. Departing Derry, we travel via Bridgend
to Glenveagh for a visit to Glenveagh Castle & Gardens in the National Park. Continue on to our nearby County
Pricing is land only, per person,
20 based on sharing a double room Donegal hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
2020 Dates Day 04: Tuesday, Atlantic Coast - Dungloe - Glenties
May 02* $2,999 Aug 01* $3,069 Today we travel via Glenties, a small village with several Irish craft stores.
May 09 $2,899 Aug 08 $2,969 Continue on this scenic route from Maas to Gweebarra Bay, Dungloe and then
May 23 $2,899 onto Derrybeg and Brinlack on the Atlantic Coast. A beautiful day out before we
Aug 15 $2,969
May 30* $3,069 return to our hotel for dinner and overnight in County Donegal. (B,D)
Aug 22 $2,969
June 06 $3,019 Aug 29 $2,969 Day 05: Wednesday, Donegal - Killybegs - Slieve League - Belleek - Sligo -
June 13 $2,969 Sep 05* $3,069 Roscommon
June 20 $3,019
Sep 12 $2,969 We travel south along Donegal Bay to Killybegs and the Slieve League Cliffs.
June 27* $3,069
Sep 19 $2,969 Here we enjoy a minibus transfer to the cliffs, where we delight in the scenic
July 04 $2,969
Sep 26 $2,919 views of Malin Bay and the Slieve League Cliffs that look out across the Atlantic
July 18 $2,969
Oct 03 $2,919 Ocean. Our tour continues south to Belleek, where we pause a while to visit the
July 25 $2,969
famed Belleek China showroom. Continue on southwest to scenic Rosses Point,
Single Room Supplement: $659-$799 overlooking Sligo Bay. After a photo op we continue southeast to our castle
depending on departure date hotel, Kilronan Castle. Here we enjoy a fabulous dinner and overnight at the
* = SMALL GROUP TOUR castle. (B,D)
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Day 06: Thursday, Roscommon - Sligo - Roscommon
A leisurely departure from our castle hotel, we travel a short distance to the Arigna Mines, where we enjoy the unique Arigna Mining Experience. The
surrounding natural scenery where the mine is located is striking. After touring the mine, we travel along scenic Lough Allen to Dromahair and the lake isle of
Innisfree, immortalized by the poet William Butler Yeats. Continue on to the small village of
Drumcliffe and the final resting place of W.B. Yeats, then onto Sligo Town. This afternoon we
travel the short journey back to our castle hotel. Dinner and overnight at Kilronan. (B,D)
Day 07: Friday, Roscommon - Cliffs of Moher - Adare - Killarney
Morning departure from Kilronan Castle. We travel south via the majestic Cliffs of Moher, where
we pause to enjoy spectacular views. Continue along the western coastline, as we make our
way to charming Killarney town via Lahinch and Adare. In Killarney, we enjoy dinner at our hotel
this evening. Killarney is an excellent location to enjoy traditional music, pub entertainment or a
traditional top-rated Irish Cabaret show (which can be pre-booked at the time of your
reservation for $49 per person). Overnight in Killarney. (B,D)
Day 08: Saturday: Killarney - Ring of Kerry
We depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling
from Killarney, we come to the town of Killorglin, famous for its traditional Puck Fair, and from
here we commence the ring tour. Our drive is along the coastline of the broad Iveragh
Peninsula, through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville, and Sneem. The scenery is
spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys, and rocky mountains blend in
awesome beauty before we circle back to Killarney for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Day 09: Sunday: Blarney - Cobh - Waterford
Depart Killarney, with a stop in Blarney, where we pause for optional visits to the Blarney
Woollen Mills and Blarney Castle, perhaps to kiss the famed Blarney Stone. Leaving Blarney
we travel the short distance to Cobh (Queenstown), the last port of call for the Titanic. Leaving
Cobh, we make our way to Waterford. In Waterford, we enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. (B,D)
Day 10: Monday: Waterford - Dublin
Morning brings a visit to the House of Waterford before making our way to Dublin via Kildare.
An afternoon check-in to our Dublin hotel allows for time to relax before attending a traditional
Irish cabaret and dinner show in Dublin. We return to our hotel at approximately 10:30 pm. Ring of Kerry
Overnight in Dublin. (B,D)
Day 11: Tuesday: Dublin
For our morning sightseeing we visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. A fantastic interactive experience, which uncovers the dramatic and inspiring stories
of the Irish who traveled the world, from early times to the modern day. Following our EPIC visit, we make our way to the Guinness Storehouse for a visit. Our
afternoon is free to enjoy the capital city. Tonight enjoy dinner on your own before the final overnight in Dublin. (B)
Day 12: Wednesday: Dublin - Tour Ends
An early morning transfer takes you to the Dublin Airport for the return flight home. Pick up your last-minute gifts at the duty-free shops before boarding your
flight. You will arrive home the same day. (B)
Giant’s Causeway Arigna Mining Ring of Kerry
Bushmills, Co. Antrim Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon Co. Kerry
The most characteristic and unique feature The Arigna Mining Experience is a unique The Ring of Kerry (or Iveragh Peninsula to give
of the site is the exposure of some 40,000 community inspired initiative which records it its correct name) is the Kerry tourist trail
large, regularly shaped polygonal columns of 400 years of mining history in the area. The and part of the mystical & unspoilt region of
basalt in perfect horizontal sections, forming completed complex gives visitors an authentic Ireland that has attracted visitors for hundreds
a pavement. The dramatic sight has inspired insight into an industry which played a of years and is part of the Wild Atlantic Way. Its
legends of giants striding over the sea to fundamental role in Arigna for generations and spectacular beauty is beyond question and it is
Scotland. is now a tourist attraction of both national and a natural centre for outdoor pursuits.
international significance.
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IRISH ROSE - 8 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR
Hotels (or similar)
➢ Belfast: Park Avenue Hotel (2)
➢ Donegal: Jackson’s Hotel (2)
➢ Roscommon: Kilronan Castle (2)
➢ Killarney: Killarney Towers (2)
Inclusions
➢ Excellent hotels - eight nights of
first class and superior first-class
hotels throughout
➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
day of arrival
➢ Seven hotel dinners
➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe
motorcoach
➢ Professional driver/guide to escort
you throughout
➢ Panoramic city tours of Belfast
and Derry
➢ Scenic drives of Donegal and Ring
of Kerry
➢ Visits to: St. Patrick’s Centre,
Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast, This relaxed but inclusive tour brings you the best of Ireland in 2020. With more meals and an
Glenveagh Castle, Slieve League updated itinerary, you will love the pace of this tour while getting the most out of your vacation.
Cliffs, Belleek Showroom, Arigna
Mining Experience, Cliffs of Moher Itinerary:
➢ Porterage of one suitcase per Day 01: Saturday, Arrive in Ireland! Dublin - St. Patrick’s Centre - Belfast
person Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. Dublin Airport arrivals can avail of our transfer time of 9:45 am for departures to
➢ Tips and taxes in Ireland. our Belfast hotel. Belfast arrivals are provided transfers up to 12:00 noon. From Dublin Airport we depart and travel
Gratuities to the driver/guide not the short journey north via Dundalk and Downpatrick, with a visit to St. Patrick’s Centre. From here we continue
included north to Belfast. Check in at our hotel with free time to relax. Those passengers arriving at Belfast Airport, it is a
➢ Celtic Tours flight bag and leisurely start to the day with a transfer to your hotel and time to rest. This afternoon we enjoy a panoramic city
portfolio of travel documents tour of Belfast with a local guide. Dinner and overnight in Belfast. (D)
Day 02: Sunday, Belfast - Giant’s Causeway - Titanic Museum
Today we enjoy a scenic tour of the Antrim Coast and visit
the Giant’s Causeway and Museum. We return to Belfast
where we visit Titanic Belfast. Enjoy your overnight stay in
Belfast. (B)
Day 03: Monday, Derry - Glenveagh - Donegal
This morning, we depart Belfast and travel west via
Dungiven and the Sperrin Mountains to Derry City. Enjoy a
panoramic city tour of Derry, including free time to explore
Pricing is land only, per person,
20 based on sharing a double room independently. Departing Derry, we travel via Bridgend to
Glenveagh for a visit to Glenveagh Castle & Gardens in the
2020 Dates National Park. Continue on to our nearby Donegal hotel for
dinner and overnight. (B,D)
May 02* $2,349 Aug 01* $2,379
May 09 $2,249 Aug 08 $2,279 Day 04: Tuesday, Atlantic Coast - Dungloe - Glenties
May 23 $2,249 Aug 15 $2,279 Today we travel along the scenic Atlantic drive via Brinlack,
May 30* $2,379 Aug 22 $2,279 Derrbeg, and Bunbeg, voyaging south to Dungloe and
June 06 $2,279 Aug 29 $2,279 Glenties. We return to our hotel for dinner and overnight
June 13 $2,279 Sep 05* $2,379 stay in County Donegal. (B,D)
June 27* $2,379 Sep 12 $2,279 Day 05: Wednesday, Donegal - Killybegs - Slieve
July 04 $2,279 Sep 19 $2,279 League - Belleek - Sligo - Roscommon
July 18 $2,279 Sep 26 $2,239 We travel south along Donegal Bay to Killybegs and the
July 25 $2,279 Oct 03 $2,239 Slieve League Cliffs. Our tour continues south to Belleek,
where we pause a while to visit the famed Belleek China
Single Room Supplement: $549 all dates
showroom. Continue to our castle hotel, Kilronan Castle,
* = SMALL GROUP TOUR where we enjoy dinner and overnight. (B,D)
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Day 06: Thursday, Roscom-
mon - Sligo - Roscommon
We visit the Arigna Mines,
where we enjoy the unique
Arigna Mining Experience. After
touring the mine, we travel
along scenic Lough Allen to
Dromahair, then onto Sligo
Town. This afternoon we travel
the short journey back to our
castle hotel. Dinner and
overnight at Kilronan. (B,D)
Day 07: Friday, Roscommon
- Galway - Cliffs of Moher -
Adare - Killarney
Morning departure from Kil-
ronan Castle. We travel south
via the majestic Cliffs of Moher,
where we pause and enjoy
spectacular views. Continue along the western coastline, as we make
our way to charming Killarney town via Lahinch and Adare. In Killar-
ney, we enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening. Killarney is an excellent
location to enjoy traditional music, pub entertainment or a traditional
top-rated Irish Cabaret show (which can be pre-booked at the time of
your reservation for $49 per person). Overnight in Killarney. (B,D)
Day 08: Saturday, Killarney - Ring of Kerry
We depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the
Ring of Kerry. Circle back to Killarney for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Day 09: Sunday, Killarney - Shannon - U.S.
We have an early morning departure from Killarney to Shannon Airport,
for your return flight home. (B)
Note: Flights before 11 am from Shannon will not work with our one
Kilronan Castle
group transfer. If Celtic Tours is not booking your flight, please book
flights after 11 am to qualify for group transfer.
Belfast Slieve League Cliffs Cliffs of Moher
Co. Antrim Co. Donegal Co. Clare
Titanic Belfast is located beside the Titanic Remarkably, on the high slopes of Slieve You simply cannot travel to Ireland without
Slipways, the Harland and Wolff Drawing League there are remains of an early Christian paying a visit to Ireland’s top tourist attraction,
Offices and Hamilton Graving Dock, the very monastic site, with a chapel and beehive the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, situated in
place where Titanic was designed, built and huts. There are also ancient stone remains County Clare along the Wild Atlantic Way. The
launched in 1912. Titanic Belfast tells the story that suggest that the mountain was a site of Cliffs of Moher have majestically faced the
of the Titanic, from her conception in Belfast in pilgrimage before the arrival of Christianity. At Atlantic for over 350 million years and their
the early 1900s, through her construction and Carrigan Head, on the way to the main viewing beauty is incomparable – it is Ireland’s most
launch, to its maiden voyage and subsequent area, you can see a Signal Tower built in the visited tourist attraction and when you visit you
place in history. early years of the 19th century. will understand why.
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS - SAVE $100 PER PERSON WITH PROMO CODE “EBROSE20”*
Ireland 9
CELTIC DELIGHT - 7 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR
Hotels (or similar)
➢ Roscommon: Kilronan Castle (2)
➢ Killarney: Killarney Towers (2)
➢ Waterford: Dooley’s Hotel (1)
➢ Dublin: Academy Plaza (2)
Inclusions
➢ Excellent hotels - seven nights
of first class & superior first class
hotels throughout
➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
day of arrival
➢ Five hotel dinners
➢ Dinner and entertainment in
Dublin
➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe Cobh
motorcoach
➢ Professional driver/guide to escort
you throughout Delight on your next vacation to Ireland! A relaxing tour that features 2-nights in a deluxe castle
➢ Panoramic city tour of Dublin along with excellent touring.
➢ Visits to: Arigna Mining Itinerary:
Experience, Cliffs of Moher, Cobh,
Day 01: Wednesday, Arrive in Ireland! Dublin - Roscommon
House of Waterford, Guinness,
Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. After clearing customs, collecting luggage and arrival of all international
and EPIC Museum
passengers booked by Celtic Tours, your transfer will depart Dublin Airport for Roscommon and our castle hotel.
➢ Porterage of one suitcase Tonight we enjoy dinner and overnight at Kilronan Castle. (D)
per person
➢ Tips & taxes in Ireland. Gratuities Day 02: Thursday, Roscommon - Sligo - Roscommon
to driver/guide not included A leisurely departure from castle hotel, we travel a short distance to the Arigna Mines, where we enjoy the unique
➢ Celtic Tours flight bag and Arigna Mining Experience. After touring the mine, we travel along scenic Lough Allen to Dromahair and the lake isle
of Innisfree, immortalized by the poet William Butler Yeats. This afternoon we travel the short journey back to our
portfolio of travel documents
castle hotel so you can enjoy some free time and relax before dinner tonight. Overnight at Kilronan. (B,D)
Day 03: Friday, Roscommon - Cliffs of Moher - Adare - Killarney
Morning departure from Kilronan Castle. We travel south via the majestic Cliffs of Moher, where we pause with
spectacular views. Continue along the western coastline, as we make our way to charming Killarney town via
Lahinch and Adare. In Killarney, we enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening. Killarney is an excellent location to enjoy
traditional music, pub entertainment or a traditional top-rated Irish Cabaret show (which can be pre-booked at the
time of your reservation for $49 per person). Overnight in Killarney. (B,D)
Pricing is land only, per person,
20 based on sharing a double room Day 04: Saturday, Killarney - Ring of Kerry
We depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling from Killarney, we
2020 Dates come to the town of Killorglin, famous for its traditional Puck Fair, and from here we commence the ring tour. We
circle back to Killarney for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
May 06* $2,269 Aug 05* $2,289 Day 05: Sunday, Blarney - Cobh - Waterford
May 13 $2,169 Aug 12 $2,189 Depart Killarney, with a stop in Blarney, where we pause for optional visits to the Blarney Woollen Mills and Blarney
May 27 $2,169 Aug 19 $2,189 Castle, perhaps to kiss the famed Blarney Stone. Leaving Blarney we travel the short distance to Cobh (Queen-
June 03* $2,329 Aug 26 $2,189 stown), the last port of call for the Titanic. Leaving Cobh, we make our way to Waterford. In Waterford, we enjoy
June 10 $2,229 Sep 02 $2,189 dinner and an overnight stay. (B,D)
June 17 $2,189 Sep 09 $2,289 Day 06: Monday, Waterford - Dublin
June 24 $2,229 Sep 16 $2,189 Morning brings a visit to the House of Waterford before making our way to
July 01* $2,289 Sep 23 $2,189 Dublin via Kildare. An afternoon check-in to our Dublin hotel, allowing time to
July 08 $2,189 Sep 30 $2,129 relax before attending a traditional Irish cabaret and dinner show in Dublin. We
July 15* $2,289 Oct 07 $2,129 return to our hotel at approximately 10:30 pm. Overnight in Dublin. (B,D)
July 22 $2,189 Oct 14 $2,099
Day 07: Tuesday, Dublin
July 29 $2,189
On our morning sightseeing tour we visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
Single Room Supplement: $579 all dates Following our EPIC visit, we make our way to the Guinness Storehouse for a
except June 10 & 24th, which have a visit. Our afternoon is free to enjoy the capital city. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your
supplement of $619 own before the final overnight in Dublin. (B)
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS - Day 08: Wednesday, Dublin - Tour Ends
SAVE $75 PER PERSON WITH PROMO An early morning transfer takes you to Dublin Airport for the return flight home.
CODE “EBDEL20”* Pick up your last-minute gifts at the duty-free shops before boarding your flight.
* = SMALL GROUP TOUR You arrive home the same day. (B)
Ireland 10CELTIC SOJOURN - 6 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR
Hotels (or similar)
➢ Belfast: Park Avenue Hotel (2)
➢ Donegal: Jackson’s Hotel (2)
➢ Roscommon: Kilronan Castle (2)
Inclusions
➢ Excellent hotels - six nights of first
class & superior first class hotels
throughout
➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
day of arrival
➢ Five hotel dinners
➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe
motorcoach
➢ Professional driver/guide to escort
Muckross Head you throughout
➢ Panoramic city tours of Belfast &
Our northern explorer, the Celtic Sojourn brings you the best part of the northern route from Derry
Belfast to Donegal, Sligo and Roscommon. A perfect 6-night tour for those wanting a new and fresh ➢ Scenic drive of Donegal
itinerary that may not have a lot of time to spend in Ireland. ➢ Visits to: St. Patrick’s Centre,
Itinerary: Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast,
Day 01: Saturday, Arrive in Ireland! Dublin Glenveagh Castle & Gardens,
Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. Dublin Airport arrivals can avail of our transfer time of 9:45 am for departures to Slieve League Cliffs,
our Belfast hotel. Belfast arrivals are provided transfers up to 12:00 noon. From Dublin Airport we depart and travel Belleek Showroom, Arigna Mining
the short journey north via Dundalk and Downpatrick, with a visit to the St. Patrick’s Centre. With an opportunity ➢ Porterage of one suitcase per
to visit the gravesite of St. Patrick before we continue north to Belfast. Check in at our hotel with free time to relax. person
Those passengers arriving at Belfast airport, it is a leisurely start to the day with a transfer to your hotel and time to ➢ Tips & taxes in Ireland. Gratuities
rest. This afternoon we enjoy a panoramic city tour of Belfast with a local guide. Dinner and overnight in Belfast. (D) to driver/guide not included
Day 02: Sunday, Belfast - Giant’s Causeway - Titanic Museum ➢ Celtic Tours flight bag and
Today we enjoy a scenic tour of the Antrim Coast and visit the Giant’s Causeway and Museum. Marvel at the portfolio of travel documents
volcanic columns formed over 60 million years ago and hear the ancient fables of the Causeway. We return to
Belfast where we visit Titanic Belfast. Return to our hotel where the evening is free to experience more of Belfast.
Enjoy your overnight stay in Belfast. (B)
Day 03: Monday, Belfast - Derry - Glenveagh - Donegal
This morning, we depart Belfast and travel west via Dungiven and the Sperrin Mountains to Derry City. Enjoy a
panoramic city tour of Derry, including free time to explore independently. Departing Derry, we travel via Bridgend Pricing is land only, per person,
to Glenveagh for a visit to Glenveagh Castle & Gardens in the National Park. Continue on to our nearby Donegal
hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
20 based on sharing a double room
Day 04: Tuesday, Atlantic Coast - Dungloe - Glenties
Today we travel along the scenic Atlantic drive via Brinlack, Derrbeg, and Bunbeg, voyaging south to Dungloe and
2020 Dates
Glenties. We return to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay in County Donegal. (B,D)
May 02* $1,889 Aug 01* $1,929
Day 05: Wednesday, Donegal - Killybegs - Slieve League - Belleek - Sligo - Roscommon May 09 $1,789 Aug 08 $1,829
We travel south along Donegal Bay to Killybegs and the Slieve League Cliffs. Here we enjoy a minibus transfer May 23 $1,789 Aug 15 $1,829
to the cliffs, where we delight in the scenic views of Malin Bay and the Slieve May 30* $1,929 Aug 22 $1,829
League Cliffs that look out across the Atlantic Ocean. Our tour continues south June 06 $1,829 Aug 29 $1,829
to Belleek, where we pause a while to visit the famed Belleek China showroom.
June 13 $1,829 Sep 05* $1,929
Continue south via Sligo, the final resting place of William Butler Yeats, to our
June 20 $1,829 Sep 12 $1,829
castle hotel, Kilronan Castle, where we enjoy dinner and overnight. (B,D)
June 27* $1,929 Sep 19 $1,829
Day 06: Thursday, Roscommon - Sligo - Roscommon July 04 $1,829 Sep 26 $1,819
We visit the Arigna Mines, where we enjoy the unique Arigna Mining Experience. July 18 $1,829 Oct 03 $1,819
After touring the mine, we travel along scenic Lough Allen to Dromahair and the
July 25 $1,829
lake isle of Innisfree, immortalized by the poet William Butler Yeats. This
afternoon we travel the short journey back to our castle hotel so you can enjoy
some free time and relax before dinner tonight. Overnight at Kilronan. (B,D) Single Room Supplement: $419 all dates
Day 07: Friday, Roscommon - Dublin EARLY BIRD SAVINGS -
Early morning departure from Kilronan Castle, where we make our way to Dublin SAVE $50 PER PERSON WITH PROMO
Airport for your return flight home. (B) Note: Flights before 12:30 pm from Dublin CODE “EBSOJ20”*
will not work with our one group transfer. If Celtic Tours is not booking your
flight, please book flights after 12:30 pm to qualify for group transfers. * = SMALL GROUP TOUR
Ireland 11IRISH RAMBLER - 6 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR
Hotels (or similar)
➢ Navan: Newgrange Hotel (2)
➢ Waterford: Treacy’s or Dooley’s
(1)
➢ Limerick: Limerick City Hotel (2)
➢ Navan: Newgrange Hotel (1)
Inclusions
➢ Excellent hotels - six nights of first
class and superior first-class
hotels
➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
day of arrival
➢ Five hotel dinners
➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe
motorcoach
➢ Professional driver/guide to escort Trim Castle
you throughout
➢ Panoramic city tour of Dublin
➢ Scenic drive of the Dingle Our Irish Rambler for 2020 has been improved with new touring and hotels, while remaining budget
Peninsula friendly. This tour brings you Ancient Ireland, along with the scenic beauty of the Cliffs of Moher
➢ Visits to: Trim Castle, Guinness and the Dingle Peninsula.
Storehouse, EPIC Museum, Itinerary:
Newbridge Silverware Visitor
Center Day 01: Sunday, Arrive in Ireland! Dublin - Ancient Ireland
➢ Porterage of one suitcase per Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. Tour departs Dublin Airport and travels to the nearby Ancient Ireland area of
person County Meath. Here we visit Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman fortress in Ireland. Continue on to the town of
➢ Tips and taxes in Ireland. Navan and our hotel where we check in and have some free time to rest. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. (D)
Gratuities to the driver/guide not Day 02: Monday, Dublin - Navan
included Today we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dublin, where we visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. A fantastic
➢ Portfolio of travel documents interactive experience, which uncovers the dramatic and inspiring stories of the Irish who traveled the world, from
early times to the modern day. Following our EPIC visit, we make our way to the Guinness Storehouse for a visit.
Here we enjoy unrivaled views of Dublin from the Gravity Bar, where you can enjoy a taste of Guinness. After a
panoramic tour of Dublin, we have some free time in the Capital city before we depart for Navan and return to our
hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Day 03: Tuesday, Navan - Carlow - Kilkenny - Waterford
Pricing is land only, per person, Today we depart Navan and travel south via County Carlow and County Kilkenny to Kilkenny town. Some free time
20 based on sharing a double room in Kilkenny to shop, browse or perhaps visit historic Kilkenny Castle. This afternoon we travel south to Waterford
and check-in to our hotel. Free time this afternoon to enjoy the historic city on the river. We enjoy dinner this
2020 Dates evening at our hotel. Overnight in Waterford. (B,D)
Mar 01* $1,229 July 19 $1,329
Mar 15 $1,179 Aug 16 $1,329 Day 04: Wednesday, Waterford - Tipperary - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick
Morning departure from Waterford. Travel west via Cahir, Tipperary, Limerick, and Ennis to the stunning Cliffs of
Mar 29 $1149 Aug 30* $1,469
Moher, that plunge into the Atlantic 700 feet below. The views here are breathtaking. Leaving the Cliffs, we make
Apr 05 $1,179 Sep 13 $1,319
our way back through Ennis and onto Limerick, where we will enjoy dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Apr 12* $1,299 Sep 27* $1,419
Apr 19 $1,189 Oct 11 $1,189 Day 05: Thursday, Limerick - Adare - Dingle Peninsula - Limerick
Apr 26 $1,189 Oct 18* $1,289 An exciting and scenic filled day today as we make our way to the Dingle
May 10* $1,389 Oct 25 $1,189 Peninsula. Along the way, we pause in Adare, and then make our way through
May 24 $1,289 Nov 01 $1,169 Newcastle West and Tralee. We circle the peninsula, seeing a mix of steep cliffs
June 07 $1,319 Nov 08 $1,169 and sandy beaches. Enjoy a bit of lunch independently in Dingle before
June 21 $1,319 Nov 15* $1,269 returning to Limerick. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own. Perhaps head out and
July 05* $1,429 enjoy some pub entertainment in Limerick this evening. (B)
Single Room Supplement: $389 all dates Day 06: Friday, Limerick - Kildare - Meath
Morning departure from Limerick. Travel east via Portlaoise to the horse
breeding and racing county of Kildare. Some free time for lunch in Kildare. We
stop in Newbridge for a visit to the Newbridge Silverware Visitor Center before
heading north to Navan town for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Day 07: Saturday, Dublin - U.S.
Early morning transfer to Dublin Airport for your return flight home. Flights to
* = SMALL GROUP TOUR the U.S. arrive home the same day. (B)
Ireland 12HEART OF IRELAND - 6 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR
Hotels (or similar)
➢ Galway: Imperial Hotel (2)
➢ Killarney: Killarney Towers (2)
➢ Dublin: Fitzpatrick Castle (2)
Inclusions
➢ Excellent hotels - six nights of first
class & superior first class hotels
throughout
➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
day of arrival
➢ Four hotel dinners
➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe
motorcoach
Cliffs of Moher ➢ Professional driver/guide to escort
you throughout
➢ Touring of Dublin & the Dingle
The Heart of Ireland continues to bring you the best of Ireland’s most scenic locations, on this Peninsula
6-night escorted tour. We will discover the barren fields, rugged coastline, and scenic beauty of ➢ Visits to: Guinness Storehouse,
Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, and the spectacular Dingle Peninsula! EPIC Museum, Cliffs of Moher,
Itinerary: Connemara Marble, & Celtic
Crystal
Day 01: Sunday, Arrive in Ireland! Dublin - Galway ➢ Porterage of one suitcase per
Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. Depart Dublin and travel the short journey to Galway, where we check into our person
hotel. Free time to rest. In the afternoon, we enjoy a local panoramic sightseeing tour of Galway City. Dinner and ➢ Tips & taxes in Ireland. Gratuities
overnight in Galway. (D)
to driver/guide not included
Day 02: Monday, Galway - Connemara - Galway ➢ Portfolio of travel documents
Today we enjoy a scenic tour of Connemara. Travel along Galway Bay to Maam Cross and Clifden. Continue on via
Kylemore Abbey and stop briefly for a photo opportunity. We continue via the scenic countryside; keep an eye out
for sheep en-route to Moycullen. We stop to visit the Connemara Marble Factory and the Celtic Crystal Factory.
Return to Galway. Our evening is free to enjoy Galway, with dinner on your own. Overnight in Galway. (B)
Day 03: Tuesday, Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Killarney
Morning departure from Galway. We make our way to the awe inspiring and majestic Cliffs of Moher, which rise 700
feet above the Atlantic Ocean. A spectacular day with great sea and cliff view, before making our way to Killarney
for dinner and overnight. (B,D) Pricing is land only, per person,
Day 04: Wednesday, Killarney - Dingle Peninsula
20 based on sharing a double room
A delightful day takes us along the Kerry coast to the Dingle Peninsula, which offers magnificent coastal scenery. 2020 Dates
Beyond Slea Head, we see the Blasket Islands, the last outpost of Europe. A full day tour returning to Killarney,
Feb 09* $1,329 June 28 $1,579
where we enjoy dinner and overnight in Killarney. (B,D)
Feb 16 $1,329 July 05* $1,679
Day 05: Thursday, Killarney - Cashel - Dublin Feb 23* $1,329 July 12 $1,579
Leaving Killarney we travel over the mountains to Blarney, where we pause for a visit to Blarney Mar 01* $1,339 July 19* $1,579
Woollen Mills. Here you have time to enjoy an optional visit to Blarney Castle, and perhaps kiss the famed Blarney Mar 08 $1,339 Aug 09 $1,579
Stone. Leaving Blarney we travel via Tipperary and Cashel, where we pause for Mar 15 $1,359 Aug 16* $1,679
a photo-op at the historic Rock of Cashel. Arrive in Killiney, where the evening Mar 22* $1,439 Sep 06 $1,569
is free to dine on your own. Overnight at our castle hotel tonight in Killiney, Co. Mar 29* $1,449 Sep 13 $1,569
Dublin. (B) Apr 12 $1,359 Sep 20* $1,669
Our castle hotel is situated at the brow of Killiney Hill, in the prestigious
Apr 19 $1,359 Sep 27 $1,559
south Dublin suburb of Killiney and overlooking Dublin Bay.
Apr 26 $1,379 Oct 04 $1,499
Day 06: Friday, Dublin May 03 $1,539 Oct 11 $1,339
We come into the capital city this morning for sightseeing. We visit the May 10 $1,559 Oct 18 $1,319
Guinness Storehouse, enjoying panoramic views of the city from the Gravity Bar, May 17 $1,559 Oct 25 $1,319
followed by the EPIC Museum. Some free time then to enjoy the capital city May 24 $1,559 Nov 01 $1,289
independently. Dublin has plenty of shops, cafe, museums, and more for you to May 31 $1,569 Nov 08 $1,289
enjoy. This evening, we enjoy a farewell dinner at our castle hotel in Killiney, Co. June 07* $1,679 Nov 15 $1,289
Dublin. (B, D) June 21 $1,579 Nov 22* $1,389
Day 07: Saturday, Dublin - U.S. Single Room Supplement: $399 all dates
Early morning transfer to Dublin Airport for your return flight home. Flights to
the U.S. arrive home the same day. (B) * = SMALL GROUP TOUR
Ireland 13CELTIC SPREE - 5 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR
Hotels (or similar)
➢ Killarney: Killarney Towers (2)
➢ Waterford: Dooley’s (1)
➢ Dublin: Academy Plaza (2)
Inclusions
➢ Excellent hotels - five nights of
first class and superior first-class
hotels
➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
day of arrival
➢ Three hotel dinners
➢ Dinner & entertainment in Dublin
➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe
motorcoach
➢ Professional driver/guide to escort Ring of Kerry
you throughout
➢ Panoramic city tour of Dublin
This tour features some of the best scenery of Southern Ireland including the Ring of Kerry, Cobh,
➢ Scenic drive of the Ring of Kerry
Blarney, Waterford and Dublin
➢ Visits to: Cobh, House of
Waterford, Guinness Brewery
Itinerary:
Storehouse, EPIC Museum in
Dublin Day 01, Friday: Arrive in Shannon – Killarney
➢ Porterage of one suitcase per Morning arrival into Shannon Airport, where after clearing customs and collecting your bags, your transfer will
person be waiting for you. Depart Shannon by 9:30 am (please make sure appropriate flight is booked to accommodate
➢ Tips and taxes in Ireland. transfer time). We make our way from Shannon Airport to Killarney, where we will check into our hotel. You can
Gratuities to the driver/guide not rest and relax today in Killarney, which is a great town for shopping, checking out pubs and enjoying Irish music.
included Celtic Tours can also arrange an optional jaunting car ride to Ross Castle for $23 if reserved at time of booking. In
➢ Celtic Tours bag and portfolio of Killarney, we enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening. Overnight in Killarney. (D)
travel documents
Day 02, Saturday: Killarney - Ring of Kerry
We depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling from Killarney, we
come to the town of Killorglin, famous for its traditional Puck Fair, and from here we commence the ring tour. Our
drive is along the coastline of the broad Iveragh Peninsula, through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen,
Waterville, and Sneem. The scenery is spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys, and rocky
mountains blend in awesome beauty before we circle back to Killarney for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Pricing is land only, per person,
20 based on sharing a double room
Day 03, Sunday: Blarney - Cobh - Waterford
Depart Killarney, with a stop in Blarney, where we pause for optional visits to the Blarney Woollen Mills and Blarney
Castle, perhaps to kiss the famed Blarney Stone. Leaving Blarney we travel the short distance to Cobh, the last
2020 Dates port of call for the Titanic. Leaving Cobh, we make our way to Waterford. In Waterford, we enjoy dinner and an
overnight stay. (B,D)
May 08* $1,799 July 31 $1,849
May 15 $1,799 Aug 07* $1,849 Day 04, Monday: Waterford - Dublin
May 22 $1,799 Aug 14 $1,849 Visit the House of Waterford this morning before making our way to Dublin via
May 29 $1,799 Aug 21 $1,849 Kildare. An afternoon check-in to our Dublin hotel allows for time to relax before
attending a traditional Irish cabaret and dinner show in Dublin. We return to our
June 05* $1,849 Aug 28 $1,849
hotel at approximately 10:30 pm. Overnight in Dublin. (B,D)
June 12 $1,899 Sep 04 $1,849
June 19 $1,849 Sep 11* $1,849
Day 05, Tuesday: Dublin
June 26 $1,899 Sep 18 $1,849 For our morning sightseeing tour we visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
July 03* $1,849 Sep 25 $1,849 A fantastic interactive experience, which uncovers the dramatic and inspiring
July 10 $1,849 Oct 02 $1,799 stories of the Irish who traveled the world, from early times to the modern day.
July 17 $1,849 Oct 09 $1,799 Following our EPIC visit, we make our way to the Guinness Storehouse for a
July 24 $1,849 visit. Our afternoon is free to enjoy the capital city. Tonight enjoy dinner on your
own before the final overnight in Dublin. (B)
Single Room Supplement: June 12 and
26 $509, all other dates $449 Day 06, Wednesday: Dublin - Tour ends
An early morning transfer takes you to Dublin Airport for the return flight home.
Pick up your last-minute gifts at the duty-free shops before boarding your flight.
* = SMALL GROUP TOUR You arrive home the same day. (B)
Ireland 14ST. PATRICK’S DAY 2021 - 6 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR
Hotels (or similar)
➢ Waterford: Dooley’s Hotel (1)
➢ Killarney: Killarney Towers (2)
➢ Dublin: Grand Canal or Camden
Court (3)
Inclusions
➢ Excellent hotels - six nights of first
class & superior first class hotels
throughout
➢ Full Irish breakfast daily, except
day of arrival
➢ Three hotel dinners
➢ Dinner and traditional Irish night
with entertainment in Dublin
➢ Opportunity to view the St.
Dublin Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin
➢ Full sightseeing by deluxe
motorcoach
Celebrate St. Patrick’s day the Irish way, on this fun-filled, 6-night escorted tour. ➢ Professional driver/guide to escort
you throughout
Itinerary:
➢ Panoramic city tour of Dublin
Day 01: Saturday, Arrive in Ireland! Dublin - Waterford ➢ Scenic drive of the Ring of Kerry
Arrive at the Dublin Airport. After clearing customs and collecting your luggage, meet your driver/guide in the arriv- ➢ Visits to: Kilkenny, House of
als hall. Morning departure from Dublin Airport, we travel south via Kilkenny to Waterford. Check into our hotel with Waterford, Blarney Woollen Mills,
some free time to rest. Afternoon departure for a visit to the nearby House of Waterford. A relaxing day in Guinness Storehouse
Waterford. Return to our hotel where we enjoy dinner and overnight. (D) ➢ Porterage of one suitcase per
person
Day 02, Sunday: Waterford – Blarney – Killarney
➢ Tips & taxes in Ireland. Gratuities
Departing Waterford this morning we travel south to County Cork and the town of Blarney. Enjoy some free-time
to driver/guide not included
in Blarney. Perhaps take an optional stroll to Blarney Castle, where you can kiss the famed stone or admire the
impressive grounds surrounding the castle or spend time at the famous Blarney Woollen Mills, where you will find a ➢ Celtic Tours flight bag and
fantastic selection of Irish woolens, knitwear, china and crystal. Free time to enjoy lunch independently at The Mill portfolio of travel documents
restaurant or Christy’s Bar before departing for Killarney. Check into our Killarney Hotel, our home for the next two
nights. Enjoy dinner at our hotel. Why not venture out this evening and enjoy the wealth of entertainment Killarney
has to offer. (B,D)
Day 03, Monday: Ring of Kerry
Today we depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Let the magic of the Ring Pricing is land only, per person,
of Kerry’s dramatic mountain passes, rugged coastlines and charming towns sink in as we tour this magnificent
area. We make our way back to Killarney for dinner and overnight. Killarney is a perfect town to enjoy pub
20 based on sharing a double room
entertainment and live traditional music. (B, D)
2021 Date
Day 04, Tuesday: Killarney – Kildare – Dublin Mar 13 $1,569
Morning departure from Killarney. Travel northeast via the horse breeding county of Kildare to Dublin. Tonight
enjoy dinner and Irish entertainment at a traditional venue in Dublin. Overnight in Dublin. (B,D) Single Room Supplement: $379
Day 05, Wednesday: St. Patrick’s Day!
After breakfast, independently make your way to the nearby parade route
where you can view the fabulous St. Patrick’s parade festivities. You are free
today to enjoy Dublin. Visit museums, galleries, and some of Dublin’s most
famous pubs! Overnight in Dublin. (B)
Day 06, Thursday: Dublin
Morning sightseeing includes a panoramic tour of Dublin and a visit to the
Guinness Storehouse. Here you will enjoy impressive panoramic views of
Dublin from the Gravity Bar while enjoying a taste of Guinness. The rest of the
day is free to enjoy the Capital city and all that she has to offer. Dublin has a
wealth of sightseeing options for you to choose from. Overnight in Dublin. (B)
Day 07, Friday: Dublin – U.S.
An early morning transfer takes you to Dublin Airport for the return flight home.
Pick up your last-minute gifts at the duty-free shops before boarding your flight. Dublin
You arrive home the same day. (B)
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