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Day 1
ARRIVE DUBLIN (2 NIGHTS)
Spend the day relaxing or exploring this vibrant, friendly city. This evening, get to know your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a Welcome Pub Reception which includes a traditional Irish meal and drinks.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 2
DUBLIN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
See Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the stately Georgian Squares with your Local Guide. Enjoy an included visit to the Guinness Brewery for a Storehouse tour and pint-pulling demonstration. Spend the rest of the day as you please, why not explore Temple Bar or Grafton Street, famous for its street performers or consider joining an excursion to the beautiful glacial valley of Glendalough, with its medieval monastic settlement in the Wicklow Mountains National Park? This evening you might like to join an excursion to an Irish cabaret.
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Day 3
DUBLIN - KILDARE - YOUGHAL - CORK
Visit the Irish National Stud Farm dedicated to rearing world-class thoroughbreds since 1946 for a Unique Insight into the raising of thoroughbred champions. After a guided walk through the farm, take some time to stroll through the tranquil Japanese Gardens, regarded as the best in Europe, or visit the Horse Museum. In Kilkenny, see the imposing medieval castle and enjoy free time for lunch. Visit the historic seaport town of Youghal, once home to Sir Walter Raleigh. Dine tonight at your hotel in Cork.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 4
CORK - BLARNEY - KILLARNEY (2 NIGHTS)
This morning, visit Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire the ‘gift of the gab’. Travel through the colourful market town of Macroom and see the impressive Castle Arch, once the gateway to Macroom Castle it is now almost all that remains. Cross the Kerry Mountains to Killarney, your home for the next two nights.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 5
RING OF KERRY EXCURSION
Follow the Ring of Kerry around the Iveragh Peninsula, characterised by plunging cliffs, shimmering lakes, granite mountains and rugged coastlines. See a mystical and unspoilt region of Ireland as you wind your way through Killorglin (of Puck Fair fame), Cahirciveen, Waterville and Moll’s Gap in the Black Mountains. Join your companions this evening for a Be My Guest Dinner on a traditional Irish farm in Killarney.
Day 6
KILLARNEY - ADARE - BUNRATTY - LIMERICK
Cross the Glanaruderry Mountains into County Limerick, visiting Adare, known as one of the prettiest villages in Ireland, en route. Your orientation of Limerick includes views of St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle and the Treaty Stone. This afternoon, visit Bunratty Castle and explore the Folk Park, a living museum dedicated to life in Ireland during the 18th and 19th centuries.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 7
LIMERICK - CLIFFS OF MOHER - GALWAY - KNOCK - SLIGO (2 NIGHTS)
Visit the magnificent Cliffs of Moher and see the history of the cliffs brought to life with a visit to the ‘Atlantic Edge’ exhibition. View the Cathedral, built on the site of the old prison, and stroll around Eyre Square during your free time in Galway. Enjoy the beautiful Irish countryside and stop to visit the National Marian Shrine in Knock, a popular place of pilgrimage, before continuing north to Sligo. Dine tonight at your hotel.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 8
COUNTY DONEGAL EXCURSION
Today, enjoy the beautiful scenery of County Donegal.Visit Drumcliffe to see the grave of W.B. Yeats in the churchyard of St Columba’s.See the fishing village of Mullaghmore where Lord Mountbatten once lived and visit Donegal for views of the 15th century castle.
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Day 9
SLIGO - DUBLIN
Travel along the valley of the River Shannon back to Dublin. Spend the afternoon exploring the city or doing some last minute shopping. Tonight, join your new-found friends for a Farewell Dinner with wine at a local restaurant.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 10
DEPART DUBLIN
After a hearty Irish breakfast, say farewell to your Travel Director and fellow travellers as your Irish holiday comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.