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All Around Ireland
All Around Ireland
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 From the modern profile of Dublin, to the beauty of the lakes and dales of Killarney, Ireland's landscape is yours to enjoy. The spectacular Cliffs of Moher and rugged sweep of Connemara are vistas unmatched in all the world. Our journey north to Giants Causeway and Belfast offer you a taste of hidden Ireland, experiences that are unique and special memories. Our last night in a castle is a regal end to this magnificent tour experience. Package Includes Escorted sightseeing by luxury motorcoachProfessional Irish Tour Director throughoutAccommodation at superior and first class hotels for 8 nights and a night in a 15th century Irish Castle.Full Irish Breakfast (B) daily except morning of arrival6 dinners (D) including one with entertainment - Farewell dinner at 15th century Cabra CastleWelcome reception hosted by your Tour DirectorAll entrance fees to- Blarney Castle- Ferry ride across the River Shannon- Lissadell House- Giants Causeway- Bushmills Distillery- Belfast City Tour- DownpatrickSightseeing including Dublin, Rock of Cashel, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Connemara, Knock, Yeats Grave, Donegal, Letterkenny, Antrim Coastline, Belfast, Downpatrick and CavanTips for baggage handling, taxes and hotel gratuities except gratuity to your Tour DirectorTravel Documents including deluxe flight bag, passport case, luggage tags and day-by-day itineraryVacation Package Itinerary
Day 1: Depart USA Your trip to the beautiful Emerald Isle begins when you board your evening flight bound for Dublin Airport (airfare not included in tour price).
Day 2: Dublin City Upon arrival at Dublin airport, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall. A representative will be there to meet you and arrange a transfer, if purchased, to your first hotel. If your flight arrives after 12.00 noon, you will need to transfer to the hotel at your own expense. In the afternoon, commencing at 2.00 pm, we will take a panoramic tour of Dublin's Fair City. We will pass Trinity College, home of the Book of Kells and St. Patrick's Cathedral. We?ll pass O?Connell Street, Europe's widest street and pass Christchurch Cathedral, and the Bank of Ireland, which is formerly the Irish House of Parliament. If you keep a close eye on the road, you may even spot Molly Malone wheeling her wheelbarrow! Later enjoy a welcome reception with your tour director and fellow passengers followed by dinner in the hotel. (R,D)Overnight: Green Isle Hotel or similar
Day 3: Cashel/Blarney/Killarney This morning we depart Dublin for Killarney. Our route will bring us south through the town of Cashel, where we will have a photo stop for the Rock of Cashel, once home to the High Kings of Munster. Our drive continues on to Blarney where we will visit the castle and kiss the famous Blarney Stone to gain the gift of the gab! There will also be time to indulge in a little shopping at the famous Blarney Woolen Mills. We arrive into Killarney in the late afternoon. (B,D)Overnight: Killarney Towers Hotel or similar
Day 4: Ring of Kerry Today we take an exciting tour of the famous Ring of Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is part of the mystical & unspoiled region of Ireland that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. Its spectacular beauty is beyond question and it provides an amazing insight into the ancient heritage of Ireland. The circle is completed as our route takes us on to ?Ladies View? then back to Killarney. In the afternoon, step back in time and opt to take a ride in a traditional horse drawn cart around the Lakes of Killarney. (B)Overnight: Killarney Towers Hotel or similar
Day 5: Cliffs of Moher/Galway We depart Killarney and head north crossing the Shannon River by ferry into Kilimer, County Clare. Our first stop today is the majestic, spectacular, and mighty Cliffs of Moher. Rising 700 feet above the ocean and extending 5 miles, the Cliffs offer sweeping views of the Atlantic, the Aran Islands, and Galway Bay. We arrive in Galway, ?the city of Tribes? named after the fourteen families who originally settled in the area. Here, we can enjoy this historic city by visiting the Cathedral and Claddagh area, from which the famous Claddagh ring derived. This evening we will enjoy dinner together at the hotel. (B,D)Overnight: Ardilaun Hotel or similar
Day 6: Connemara This morning, after a hearty Irish breakfast we shall explore the rugged yet serene Connemara area which John Wayne and Maureen O?Hara made famous in the classic, ?A Quiet Man?. This rocky land of broad-backed mountains and pearl-like lakes is the largest Irish speaking section of the country and the old traditions and way of life are as much a part of Connemara's attractions as is the scenery. We drive along the shores of Lough Corrib and then westward through Maam Cross to Leenane. We return to Galway for the evening where you are free to enjoy the many pubs and restaurants Galway has to offer. (B)Overnight: Ardilaun Hotel or similar
Day 7: Galway/Donegal Leaving Galway, we travel to Knock, where we visit the Marian Shrine and Basilica, Ireland's place of pilgrimage. We continue on to the grave of William Butler Yeats, Irish poet, dramatist, mystic and public figure. His grave reminds us of his famous works, so special to the Irish people. We then head along the coast where we will visit the stately Lissadell House. Few houses in Ireland can lay claim to such romantic, revolutionary and artistic connections. Lissadell was also an inspirational retreat of WB Yeats and his painter brother Jack B Yeats. We continue on into Letterkenny for dinner and overnight. (B,D)Overnight: Radisson SAS Hotel or similar
Day 8: Giants Causeway and Bushmills Distillery This morning after breakfast we will be exploring some of the rugged scenery of Northern Ireland. Our stops today include the Giants Causeway, often described as the "eighth wonder of the world". Here we shall take the circular walk around the spectacular rock formations and have time in the visitors center. Staying on the coastal road, we shall stop off for a tipple at the Old Bushmills Distillery, the site of the world's oldest legal whiskey distillery, established in 1608. Here we shall take a tour and follow the distilling process, with samples of its product and a gift shop. We arrive in Belfast in the late afternoon and we will enjoy dinner together at our hotel. (B,D)Overnight: Jury's Inn or similar
Day 9: Belfast After breakfast this morning we depart our hotel for a panoramic sightseeing tour of Belfast City. The birthplace of the Titanic and home to some of the world's most famous faces, Belfast is rich in history and steeped in culture. Today it is as famous for its stylish shops, gourmet restaurants and wicked nightlife as it is for its troubled past. Some of the notable sights we will see are Belfast City Hall, Linen Hall Library, Stormont House, Grand Opera House, St. Anne's Cathedral, Ulster Museum and the Botanic Gardens. At the end of your tour you may wish to visit one of the city's fine art galleries or museums or perhaps have a pint at the historical Crown Bar, where you can admire the tin roof, stained glass windows and traditional snug's! (B)Overnight: Jury's Inn or similar
Day 10: Belfast/Kingscourt Leaving Belfast behind us, we travel south to Downpatrick, one of Ireland's most famous and historic towns. Saint Patrick was reputedly buried here in 461 on Cathedral Hill, within the grounds of Down Cathedral. His grave is still a place of pilgrimage on St Patrick's Day. We continue on to Armagh where we enjoy a tour of the City before continuing on to the beautiful 15th century Cabra Castle, situated in Kingscourt Co. Cavan where we will spend our final night in Ireland. A special farewell dinner and local entertainment awaits us tonight back at the castle. (B,D)Overnight: Cabra Castle or similar
Day 11: Dublin/USA Savor one last hearty Irish breakfast before heading off to Dublin Airport for your return flight (transfer cost not included). (B)
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Space is limited and your desired travel dates may not be available if you wait, so book early to avoid disappointment. We highly recommend 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates and/or accommodations. Documentation:
All tour documentation will be sent out to the travel agent approximately 21 days prior to the departure of the tour, provided full payment has been received. In the event this is not acceptable, we require sufficient notice in order to avoid express shipping charges. If we are not given sufficient notice, the passenger or travel agent will be responsible for express delivery charges.Passport Requirements:
It is the sole responsibility of each passenger to obtain the necessary documents for travel, not excluding passports and visas. A valid passport is normally the only requirement for U.S. citizens. Visa requirements do change without notice and vary by nationality. Please check with the consulate office of the destination country as to visa requirements.Tour Cancellations:
Tour departures are not guaranteed. If it becomes necessary to cancel a coach tour prior to departure, we will offer the next available date at no additional land cost. If this is not acceptable, a full refund on all monies paid will be made. We cannot accept responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to such a tour booking. If you purchase a non-refundable airline ticket, you are advised by these terms and conditions that we are not responsible for any cancellation penalties due to non-refundable airfares.Baggage:
Motor coach luggage compartments require the restriction of one large suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. Wheeled carry-on bags are not suitable as hand luggage on motor coaches. Airline baggage allowance is restricted to two bags per person and airlines at their discretion may restrict the size and weight of your luggage. No responsibility by BMIT is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage or any of the passenger's belongings. No responsibility by BMIT is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage or items left on the bus during the day. We recommend you to purchase Travel Protection.Coach Tours:
Motor coach tours are normally operated by 44 to 53 seat motor coaches. When passenger numbers are low, a smaller coach may be used. Smoking is not allowed on motor coaches or minibuses. In order to ensure congenial membership, the tour company reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a tour participant and to expel from the tour any participant whose conduct is deemed incompatible with the interests of the tour group.Hotel Accommodation:
Hotel accommodation will be supplied as described. On certain departures, due to seasonal demands, we reserve the right to alter itineraries and substitute hotels for similar type accommodations.Air-conditioning:
Although available at most of the hotels offered in our escorted tour programs, conditions and use of air-conditioning abroad differs greatly from the United States. Many European hotels were built before central air-conditioning was introduced. Air-conditioning is often shut down at night.Health requirements:
Tour members should check with the consulates and/or the local health boards for the latest health requirements. Travelers who need special assistance:
Any disability requiring special attention must be reported to the tour company at the time of booking. The tour company will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled tour participants, but is not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, lodges, restaurants, or other independent suppliers, nor any additional expenses incurred. Motor coaches and minibuses are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. Individual assistance cannot be provided to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on/off motor coaches and other transportation vehicles, or other personal needs. Travelers who need assistance must be accompanied by a qualified and physically able companion. Motorized scooters are unsuitable for touring.Young tour participants:
Tour participants under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 10 years are not accepted.Not Included:
Tours do not include airfare, airport departure taxes, airport/hotel transfers unless specified in the itinerary, items of a personal nature, excess baggage charges, laundry, phone calls, liquor, wine, soft drinks or any other item not specifically mentioned as being included.Group Travel:
Separate Terms & Conditions apply for groups of 20 or more.Restrictions
Prices are per person based on double occupancy and a 30-day advance purchase. Purchases within 30 days will incur additional shipping and handling fees. Travel is valid for these dates only. This is a nonrefundable, non-changeable purchase. Certain other restrictions may apply, and offer is subject to change without notice. No request will be processed until full payment is received. Once submitted your request can take at least 24 hours to confirm. 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates are highly recommended. Airport/Hotel Transfers: Unless specified above in the inclusions, transportation between the airport and hotels are not included. Travelers must make their own way to/from hotels via taxi or public transportation. |
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