This four night tour is the perfect vacation for travelers looking for an energetic trip or for a long weekend in the Emerald Isle. Maximizing the time is the key to this short excursion incorporating visits to Limerick, Killarney, Blarney and Dublin and is the perfect pace to visit the major sites of Ireland. There is plenty of time to enjoy the nightlife of these famous cities and spend some time shopping, at the pubs and enjoying traditional Irish music!
Package Includes:
- Airfare from New York or Boston
- 1 night Absolute Hotel, Limerick (4*)
- 2 nights Killarney Towers, Killarney (4*)
- 1 night Maldron Hotel Cardiff Lane, Dublin (4*)
- Full Irish Breakfast Daily
- 2 dinners with choice of entree and coffee
- Sightseeing: Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Woolen Mills, Dublin City Tour
- Private Luxury Coach with Professional Irish Guide
* Air taxes range from $90 - $160 and are not included.
Departures: November - March Only
Itinerary:
DAY 1 - DEPART USA - Fly transatlantic overnight to Shannon Ireland. Dinner is served and in-flight entertainment is provided.
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. (B, D)
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; Torc Waterfall, 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. (B, D)
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. (B)
DAY 6 - 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. (B)