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Ian Gould Music
presents
On the Rocky Road to Belfast
AN IRISH PUB TOUR THINLY DISGUISED AS A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
October 7 - 15, 2019
$2,925 per person, double occupancy
Highlights Include:
• Trad Music Nightly
• Guinness Storehouse
• The Irish House Party
• Clonmacnoise
• Kylemore Abbey
• The Quiet Man Tour
• Grianan of Aileach
• Giants Causeway Winterfell Castle Banquet
• The Quiet Man Distillery
• Titanic Belfast
• Game of Thrones Medieval
Banquet
This is an exclusive travel program presented by InterTrav Corporation
Day by Day Itinerary
Mon., October 7 – CHICAGO / EN ROUTE (I) way of Strandhill and the Wild Atlantic Way, to the
Early this afternoon we depart Chicago’s O’Hare town of Sligo, a vibrant coastal town known for its
International Airport by scheduled non-stop service on literary and musical heritage, and closely associated
the overnight transatlantic flight to Dublin, Ireland. with W.B. Yeats's poetry, prose and drama. As we
approach we’ll enjoy a dramatic view of Knocknarea,
Tues., October 8 – DUBLIN (B,D) the tomb of Ireland’s legendary Queen Maeve. We’ll
After landing at Dublin Airport our Driver/Guide, Luke stop at Drumcliffe, at the foot of Benbulben, to view the
Shanahan will welcome us to Ireland. Our day begins final resting place of Yeats. From Sligo, we’ll travel
with a traditional Irish breakfast at The Coachman’s Inn, through Donegal to the Grianan of Aileach, a hilltop
where we’ll have the opportunity to have our first genuine stone fort dating from 1700 BC, where we’ll enjoy
pint of Guinness in Ireland. Then we’ll set off on a breathtaking views of three counties and Donegal’s
narrated bus tour of Dublin City while our local guide Wild Atlantic Way. Our final journey will take us to
informs us about the prominent historic buildings of the into Northern Ireland and Ireland’s only walled city,
city, molded through the centuries with many Derry, also known as Londonderry.
architectural styles, reflecting economic, political and
artistic influences. We’ll pass the G.P.O, the Bank of Sat., October 12 – DERRY (B)
Ireland, Dublin Castle, the Four Courts, O’Connell This morning our guide, Ruairi O’hEara, will take us on
Street, Kilmainham Gaol, most famous for the a walking tour of the iconic Derry Walls where we’ll
executions of the leaders of the Easter 1916 uprising, learn about the 1,500 years of history and culture
and many other buildings and monuments associated enclosed within Ireland’s only completely walled city;
with the birth of our nation. After our tour, we’ll visit from the sixth-century monastic settlement to the
The Guinness Storehouse, our second opportunity today vibrant European city of the twenty-first century. We’ll
for a pint of the black stuff. We’ll check in to our hotel end our tour at The Guildhall, where we may meet the
and prepare for our first night in Ireland. We’ll enjoy Mayor of Derry if his schedule allows - he loves to meet
dinner and a Hooley featuring traditional Irish music, our American friends! Then it’s across the Peace Bridge
dance and entertainment at The Irish House Party, to The Quiet Man Distillery for a tasting. The
where we’ll have a song or two from Ian himself. remainder of the day is free to explore Derry and it’s
many museums, historic buildings, pubs and more.
Wed., October 9 – DUBLIN / GALWAY (B,D)
This morning we’ll journey through the Irish Sun., October 13 – DERRY / BELFAST (B,D)
countryside and stop to visit the medieval monastery of This morning we make our way along the North Antrim
Clonmacnoise on the River Shannon, that once served Coast to enjoy the view of the spectacular Glens of
as a crossroads of routes linking all of Ireland. Antrim and Dunluce Castle, featured in the series
Afterward we’ll head out for the city of Galway. On “Game of Thrones.” We’ll explore the Giant’s
arrival we’ll enjoy a panoramic introduction to the Causeway, a mass of 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns
city’s main sights including the stunning Cathedral of formed over 60 million years ago. The sheer
St. Nicholas, set on an island in the River Corrib; Eyre strangeness of this World Heritage Site is the subject of
Square; the Old Quays; the Spanish Arch; and the numerous legends, the most popular of which involves
Claddagh, an independent fishing community beyond the giant Finn McCool, a hardy Ulster hero. Afterward
the city walls. At our hotel tonight we’ll have dinner we’ll depart for Ian’s hometown, the city of Belfast,
and be treated to more music from Ian, more than likely bustling with stunning scenery, historical landmarks and
with local guest musicians. a vibrant city center. This evening, you’re in for an
unforgettable experience as we dine in the atmosphere
Thur., October 10 – GALWAY (B) of the popular show “Game of Thrones.” Upon arrival
Today we’ll begin by traveling along the shores of at Winterfell Castle you will be greeted by the Maester
Galway Bay before stopping in the town of Spiddal for and escorted to the Armory & Forge to choose your
a view of the Aran Islands. Then we’re headed to authentic costume. You will then be escorted to your
picturesque Kylemore Abbey, a castellated neo-Gothic table for your medieval banquet. Your dining
mansion occupied by an Irish Benedictine community experience begins with candles that are dimly lit, smoke
of nuns, where we’ll have an opportunity to walk the flowing from open fire pits, traditional music, everyone
abbey grounds. Tonight Ian will be playing at The dressed in costume and finally the enjoyment of an
Quays, one of Galway’s most famous and historic authentic medieval meal with fantastic entertainment,
drinking establishments for close on 400 years. including a few songs from Ian himself.
Fri., October 11 – GALWAY / DERRY (B,D) Mon., October 14 – BELFAST (B)
We depart Galway today and stop to visit Cong, home After breakfast we’ll set off on our guided “Troubles”
of the movie, “The Quiet Man.” Then we’re headed by tour; we’ll see the raw side of Belfast city and its
colorful, often tragic, history, as we make our way up The Vacation Price Includes:
the Falls Road and down the Shankhill, the main
• Economy-class air transportation by scheduled airline
Catholic and Protestant areas that were home to the
service
bloody battle grounds. Today these events are
commemorated with wall murals, memorials and • Transportation by deluxe private motor coach with
gardens. After the tour we’ll head to Titanic Belfast, a accompanying Irish Driver/Guide
fascinating and moving interactive experience.
• First class hotel accommodations
Explore the shipyard, walk the decks, travel to the
depths of the ocean and uncover the true legend of • Irish breakfast each morning at the hotels, and other
Titanic in the city where it all began. As it is our last meals indicated in the itinerary
night in Ireland, we’ll finish with a traditional Irish pub
• Sightseeing as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary
crawl, where we’ll be treated to Ian’s farewell gig in
including applicable entrance fees
one of Belfast’s iconic pubs.
• Luggage handling for one suitcase per person at the
Tues., October 15 – BELFAST / CHICAGO (B,I) hotels
All too soon our Rocky Road to Belfast Vacation • Taxes for included ground services, departure taxes,
comes to an end as we depart Belfast and travel to Customs service charges, and airline security fees
Dublin Airport for the return journey home.
• All performances by Ian Gould!
* * * Welcome Home * * *
The Vacation Price Does Not Include: Items of a
Meal Codes personal nature such as passport fees; laundry and
I = In-flight B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner cleaning; telephone calls; optional tours and excursions;
tips to the Driver/Guide and local guides, tips to hotel and
breakfast room staff; luggage handling at airports;
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for regular updates and information! above, and drinks with meals.
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