Spring Break Ireland Escape Tour
March 6 - 13, 2010 - $1275 per person inc. airfare
Everyone heads to Cancun for Spring Break... so why be like everyone else?
Our 6-night Spring Break Ireland Escape Tour hits the road with a 4-night tour of Ireland including Limerick and Killarney
before ending in Dublin. In fact, we've extended this tour with two additional nights in Dublin as there is so much to see and do
there.
Grab your friends and reserve your seats today -- make it a group trip!
Hotels:
Stay at the following (or similar):
- 4* Absolute Hotek, Limerick (1 night)
- 4* Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 nights)
- 4* Maldron Hotel, Dublin (3 night)
Tour Includes:
- All transfers and sightseeing by private coach for the first 4 days, ending in Dublin on the 4th night.
- Coach transfer to the airport on the final day.
- Full Irish breakfast each morning, except day of arrival
- Sightseeing/admission:
- Sighseeing Cliffs of Moher
- Blarney Woolen Mills
- Ring of Kerry
- Dublin City Panoramic Tour
- All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
Tour Airfare Schedule from Newark:
Airfare is included from Newark, NJ -- including all taxes! If you are coming from another city, please let us know and we will compare
airfare for you, ensuring the lowest possible price.
CO 0024 03 Mar EWR – SNN Dep: 07:25pm Arr: 06:45am
CO 0127 09 Mar DUB – EWR Dep: 9:55am Arr: 01:40pm
Optionals:
- Dublin Pass ($39) - The following optional tours are available for groups of 20 or more passengers.
- Dublin Option ($99) - Includes; Old Jameson Distillery Tour; Welcome glass of Guinness, dinner and a traditional Fiddle session in the 16th Century Abbey tavern.
- Shannon Option ($99) - Includes; Cliffs of Moher visitors center; Bunratty Folk Park plus Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle.
- Newark Transfers ($99) - We will likely offer a shuttle service to Newark Airport based on the number of students registered in this area. This rate is subject
to change based on the # of students utilizing it. Airfare from Philadelphia included a connection in Newark which added quite a bit more time
to your trip as well as cost; this was the least costly alternative and just a two hour drive.
Itinerary:
- Day 1: Depart U.S. for Shannon
Take an evening flight from your U.S. gateway city and travel overnight across the Atlantic to Ireland. Sit back and relax with meals and entertainment.
- Day 2: Arrive in Shannon, Ireland
Welcome to Ireland. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your nearby hotel. After some time to rest, you take a short drive to visit the Cliffs of Moher, stretching almost five miles and over 700 feet above the Atlantic Coast: a magical vista awaits you. Return to your hotel. You might consider taking a stroll to a local pub or, why not attend an optional Medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle.
- Day 3: Limerick - Blarney - Killarney
Departing Limerick, you travel south towards County Cork for an optional visit to Blarney Castle with its magical stone that gives the gift of eloquence for a kiss. There is time to stop at Blarney Woollen Mills to shop before continuing on to bustling Killarney. The town on the lakes is famous for its lively pubs and open, cheerful atmosphere, full of what the Irish call “craic!” – Gaelic for fun. Tonight you enjoy dinner in your hotel.
- Day 4: The Ring of Kerry
Travel the road that winds around the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula, better known as The Ring of Kerry. It is undoubtedly one of the most magical places in all Ireland. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a landscape that is often breathtaking beyond words. A number of stops will allow you to marvel at the spectacular scenery; walk around the colorful village of Sneem and pause at Moll's Gap for amazing views of the Lakes of Killarney. Later the motorcoach will return you to Killarney, where the balance of the day is free. Dinner at your hotel tonight.
- Day 5: Killarney - Cashel - Dublin
You depart from Killarney early this morning, and travel towards Dublin, via the small town of Cashel where you will have a photo stop and a chance to view the unforgettable Rock of Cashel. The dramatic limestone rock crowned with secular and religious buildings dominates the flat countryside for miles around. Travel on through the Curragh, the heart of Ireland’s equestrian country, and arrive in Dublin early this afternoon. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a panoramic city tour, introducing Dublin’s grand architectural treasures, beautiful Georgian squares and history stretching back more than 1,000 years. You will have some free time to enjoy the city on your own. Tonight you are free to explore some of Dublin’s many fine dining options and lively pubs.
- Day 6 & 7: Independent Dublin
Two days to explore Dublin independently.
- Day 8: Depart Dublin
Farewell to Dublin and Ireland. Transfer to Dublin airport, where after check-in you will have plenty of time for your last minute duty free shopping. Your flight to the US arrives the same day.
Rates / Cost:
This tour is just $1275 per person, based on two people sharing a room. Deposit of $300 per person is due to confirm your space
on this tour as it is limited to just 46 people. Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure.
Group Spring Break Discount:
Receive our Spring Break Discount of $25pp when you register 6 friends at the same time! If you're the campus group leader,
we'll give strong and additional $25 off your trip for each person you register when you register at least 6 friends.
Receive $150 off when you regiter 6 friends!