Ireland JUNE 3 - 12, 2020 - with host GARY SIEBER, Holiday Vacations
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Enchanting
Ireland
JUNE 3 - 12, 2020
with host GARY SIEBER,
Co-Anchor 16 News Now
©Kylemore Abbey
Saturday Morning
Rock of Cashel pilots that they had reached European YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
shores. Later, we witness Ireland’s • All airfare
heritage at the folk park of Bunratty. • All fuel surcharges, government
Life in 19th-century Ireland comes alive fees, airport & departure taxes
during this evening’s merrymaking at a (minimum value of $636 per person)
medieval banquet! Tonight we stay in • Guaranteed prices & low deposit
Limerick. B,D • Holiday Vacations Tour Director
& Irish driver/guide
DAY 6: K ILL A R NEY • Deluxe motorcoach transportation
Begin today in Adare, often called • Baggage handling at hotels
GA RY SIEBER Ireland’s prettiest village with its • $100 travel voucher for a future tour
Gary co-anchors 16 News Now Saturday thatched cottages and beautiful stone
Morning, and is known by most viewers buildings. We spend the next two 13 Excellent Meals Featuring
as the poetic weatherman who does nights in Killarney, a vibrant little town •Daily deluxe breakfast
“The Weather Could Be Verse” before surrounded by incredibly beautiful •Medieval banquet
each forecast on WNDU-TV. He has countryside. Later we enjoy a tradi- •Kate Kearneys Cottage Irish Evening
been a local presence in both radio tional jaunting cart tour of Killarney •Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner
and TV for decades, and has served National Park. B
as master of ceremonies for many B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
charitable functions over the years. DAY 7: R ING OF K ER RY All Accommodations Featuring
We spend today savoring one of
Enchanting Ireland
Gary has worked at Channel 16 since • 2 nights at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel
Ireland’s, or even the world’s, most
1980. He served as Director of News in the Dublin area
scenic drives, the Ring of Kerry.
and Public Affairs from 1985-91 and • 2 nights at the Galmont Hotel & Spa
Undulating hills, rugged mountains
managed FCC regulatory and First in Galway
draped with green forest, shimmering
Amendment legal matters. He ran the • 1 night at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
lakes, emerald valleys, dramatic sea-
education program offered through
WNDU-TV for the University of Notre
JUNE 3 - 12, 2020 Additional dates may be available scapes, and quaint villages all mark
• 2 nights at the Killarney Plaza Hotel &
Spa in Killarney
an unforgettable day. Tonight, our
Dame for many years, and still teaches • 1 night at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in
Broadcast Journalism and Ethics in Experience Ireland’s magnificent culture, storied history, natural cultural experience continues with
Kilkenny
traditional Irish folk music and dancing
Journalism as an Adjunct Professor beauty & much more with top-rated accommodations each night. fills the air. We visit with our hosts at Kate Kearney’s Cottage. We always Attractions & Highlights
of Film, Television, and Theatre. Frances and Fintan in their charming receive a hearty welcome when we • Dublin guided tour
DAY 1: FLY TO IR EL A ND DAY 3: C LONM ACNOISE thatched cottage and sample fresh walk through the doors of this 150-year- Christ Church Cathedral
Gary has twice won finalist awards •
Our journey to the Emerald Isle We travel west this morning to lightly sweetened scones over a pot old family-run establishment. B,D Clonmacnoise monastic ruins
from the prestigious New York Festivals •
begins with a pleasant overnight Clonmacnoise. This beloved ancient of Irish tea. We enjoy two nights in Connolly’s Rathbaun Farm
for his documentary writing. He is •
currently also Vice President of Sales flight to Dublin. monastery site, with its remains of Galway. B,D DAY 8: B L A R NEY STONE • Connemara Crystal Factory
at Welch Packaging in Elkhart. Join nine churches kept tidy by preserva- At Blarney Castle this morning, you • Connemara region
DAY 2: DUBLIN tionists, was long a major center of
DAY 4: K Y LEMOR E A BBEY can kiss the fabled stone and be • Kylemore Abbey
Gary and Linda Sieber on this beautiful We begin the day at the Connemara
vacation! This beautiful modern city is brimming religion and education and drew rewarded with the gift of gab. If you • Burren in County Clare
with historic landmarks and Georgian- Celtic Crystal Factory where Celtic still want something to talk about,
scholars from all over Europe. It’s • Cliffs of Moher
style buildings. We view Dublin’s motifs are expertly cut into colored there is time to view some of Ireland’s
truly a magical place with a scenic • Bunratty Folk Park
highlights during a tour including a crystal. Then, enjoy the opulent canvas largest collections of Waterford Crystal
setting on the River Shannon. Later, • Adare, traditional Irish village
guided visit through Christ Church of Connemara, dense with gleaming and Belleek China at Blarney Woollen
experience true Irish hospitality at • Jaunting cart ride in Killarney
Cathedral. We end our first exciting rivers and lakes, stunning coastal Mills. Then, at the stunning Rock of Ring of Kerry scenic drive
Connolly’s Rathbaun Farm. Here, •
day in Ireland at our beautiful hotel views, and soaring mountains. Later, Cashel, we learn about the rise of this Blarney Castle
sheep graze the fields and the •
in the Dublin area. D stroll the vibrant gardens and Neo- majestic castle, once an assembly Blarney Woollen Mills
fragrance of home-baked scones •
Gothic Church of Kylemore Abbey, place for kings, and later, the church. • Rock of Cashel
Connemara Region Cliffs of Moher home to a Benedictine Community of We overnight in Kilkenny. B,D • Kilkenny Castle tour
Nuns since World War I. Back in
Motorcoach
Flights
Galway this evening, take in some DAY 9: K ILK ENN Y Price Per Person
local culture by stepping into the city’s We start the day at Kilkenny Castle. ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED!
# of Overnights
lively entertainment scene. B This palace was originally built to Double...............$4999 per person
1 1 guard against crossings of the River Single...................5999 per person
Connemara Dublin DAY 5: C LIFFS OF MOHER Nore in the 13th century. Explore the Triple subject to availability
Our scenic morning drive takes us medieval city’s narrow winding streets A valid U.S. passport is required for all U.S.
2 Galway into the otherworldly beauty of the at leisure, then visit the National Design citizens. Passport cards and enhanced
Cliffs of Moher Burren in County Clare. Here, lime- & Craft Center or enjoy lunch at a driver’s licenses are NOT acceptable.
1 Kilkenny stone has eroded over the ages to local pub. We return to Dublin for our Deposit: $200 per person
Limerick 1 form moonscape patterns called special Holiday Vacations Farewell Guaranteed Price: Your price is
karren. Next, we stop at the Cliffs Dinner. B,D guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit.
Killarney 2 Blarney of Moher. This mighty coastal wall, Final Payment: February 29, 2020
extending five miles along the coast DAY 10: F OND FA R EW ELLS Full refund 96 days prior to departure
Ring of
Kerry
and plunging 700 feet to the sea, We fly home from Dublin with wonderful AC T I V I T Y L E V E L 3.5 OUT OF 5
once gave assurance to World War II memories of the Emerald Isle. Refer to General Information for details
Featured Accommodations
Superb Customer Service, Old-World Charm & Modern Amenities
Dunboyne Castle
Hotel & Spa
Dublin Area ~ 2 Nights
The Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa is
Courtesy of Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa
situated on 21 acres of lush Irish landscape.
Beautifully restored, the historic mansion,
once home to the Lord of Dunboyne, today
serves as one of Ireland’s most exclusive
properties. This magnificent hotel exudes
elegance, opulence and relaxation. Oversized
guest rooms feature King Koil mattresses
with goose down duvets and pillows. All
rooms provide marvelous garden views.
Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa
Killarney ~ 2 Nights
The Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa features
elegant guest rooms draped in a graceful,
contemporary decor, along with superb
dining experiences. Discover the attentive
service of their friendly staff and the wealth
of amenities at your fingertips. Located in
the heart of Killarney Town at the gateway
to the Ring of Kerry, the hotel is within
walking distance of dozens of great pubs
and restaurants and neighbors the amazing
beauty of Killarney National Park.
Lyrath Estate Hotel
Kilkenny ~ 1 Night
Set amid 170 acres of natural park scenery,
Lyrath Estate Hotel combines stunning
contemporary hotel design with the
elegance of its original 17th century
Courtesy of Lyrath Estate Hotel
house. Lyrath Estate Hotel offers luxury,
elegance and style. Experience an
uncompromising level of service and
genuine Irish hospitality - the perfect
sanctuary in which to rest or dine.
Book today! A deposit of only $200 per person confirms your reservation!
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