Taste of Ireland 2012

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DAY 1 - Arrive Dublin, Ireland**
After arriving in Dublin, you drive through Dublin and arrive at The Guinness Storehouse, located in the heart of the Guinness Brewery. The highlight of the visit is a pint of Guinness in the Gravity Bar with a magnificent view of this 1000 year old city.  You check into your hotel and have time to rest.  Before your included dinner, enjoy a welcome drink.  Mont Clare Hotel — Dublin (D)
Arrival Time:  Please arrive at Dublin Airport no later than 9:00am*

DAY 2 - Dublin Touring
After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic drive around the major sites.  Visit Trinity College where you see the incredible Book of Kells. This is one of Ireland's dearest treasures.  You visit St Patrick's Cathedral. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore on your own. This evening, enjoy a Traditional Irish dinner with entertainment at the Merry Ploughboys.   Mont Clare Hotel — Dublin (B,D and Entertainment)

DAY 3 - Kilkenny
You travel through the beautiful Wicklow Mountains and visit Glendalough, the ruins of a beautiful 6th Century monastery. After lunch on your own, you continue the journey to Kilkenny. You visit Kilkenny Castle. Kilkenny Ormande Hotel — Kilkenny (B,D)

DAY 4 - Middleton, Blarney Castle, Killarney
Traveling west, you stop in Midleton Distillery before traveling on to Blarney Woolen Mills for shopping and the Blarney Castle for a chance to kiss the Blarney Stone. After lunch on your own, you continue on to Killarney where you stay 3 nights.Killarney Plaza Hotel — Killarney (B,D)

DAY 5 - Ring of Kerry Touring
After a full Irish breakfast you travel out around the "Ring of Kerry". The roads are narrow and the views so spectacular the journey will be a memorable one.  You enjoy many photo stops along the way. You visit the Kissane Sheep Farm where you see how the well trained dogs bring the sheep down from the mountain. You return to Killarney. After your included dinner you can stroll the quaint streets of Killarney or perhaps enjoy some traditional music at a pub. Killarny Plaza Hotel — Killarney (B,D)

DAY 6 - Jaunting Car, Dingle Peninsula
This morning, you meet your Jarvey for a horse and jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park. Then you board your motorcoach for our journey out onto the Dingle Peninsula. We explore the incredible beauty of the Dingle and return to Killarney later this afternoon The rest of the day is free to explore Killarney on our own. Killarney Plaza Hotel — Killarney (B)

DAY 7 - Adare, Bunratty Folk Park, Medieval Banquet
You depart and travel to the picture postcard village of Adare, which is one of Ireland's special places, with thatched roof cottages and Tudor style houses, beautiful gardens and ivy clad medieval churches in beautiful surroundings on both sides of the street beside the river Maigue.  You visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. This 11th-century castle has been restored to its former medieval glory. In the surrounding area is a folk park where you can see people working as they would have in the 1800's. You enjoy a Medieval banquet and entertainment this evening.Bunratty Castle Hotel – Bunratty (B,D & entertainment)

DAY 8 - King John's Castle
Today you drive into Limerick for a visit of King John's Castle. The castle was built between 1200 and 1210. It was repaired and extended many times over the following centuries. King John's Castle remains a most impressive Anglo Norman fortification. It retains many of the pioneering features which made its construction unique for its day. Its massive gatehouse, battlements and corner towers await exploration!  Features include a 13th Century Anglo - Norman Castle with panoramic views of Limerick City, the River Shannon and surrounding countryside. The visitor centre contains an imaginative historical exhibition, which recounts the history of the castle in dramatic fashion.A special treat awaits you as you overnight at Barbarstown Castle. Built in the 13th Century, it is a 4 Star Castle hotel. All the bedrooms are elegantly and luxuriously appointed, laden with antique furniture. Barberstown Castle Hotel — Straffan (B,D)

DAY 9 - End of Tour*
Transfer to the Dublin airport and your return flight**. (B)
Departure Time: Please depart Dublin Airport after 11:00am*

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PRICE PER PERSON:
Double: $2,126
Single: $2,651

Deposit: $300 per person deposit due with reservation.
Final payment due 75 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy: Fully refundable 91 days before departure; 90 - 66 days before departure: $300 penalty; 65 days and less: no refund.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• First Class Accommodations
• Final Night Accommodations in Barberstown Castle Hotel
• 15 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
• Deluxe Motorcoach
• Driver / Guide
• Fully Escorted
• Baggage Handling for 1 Large Suitcase
• All Taxes and Gratuities on included items

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