SHADES OF IRELAND

OPTIONAL 3-NIGHT LONDON PRE-TOUR EXTENSION

OPTIONAL 3-NIGHT EDINBURGH POST TOUR EXTENSION

MARCH 22 - 31, 2025

10 Days ● 13 Meals: 8 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners

HIGHLIGHTS: Dublin • Irish Evening • Choice on Tour: Dublin City Bus or Walking Tour • Kilkenny • Waterford • Choice on Tour: Waterford Crystal Factory or Waterford Medieval Museum and Wine Vault • Limerick • Cliffs of Moher • Sheepdog Demostration • Galway • Castle Stay

PRICE PER PERSON:
Double: $4,099  $3,999 
Single: $4,599  $4,499
→Book by September 23, 2024 & Save $100 per person
Travel Protection and Cancellation Waiver: $549 per person

TENTATIVE ITINERARY

Day 1: Saturday, March 22, 2025 - Overnight Flight: Anticipation mounts as you make your way toward the Emerald Isle and its many wonders. Rich history, rolling hills and warm smiles lie ahead in Dublin, Waterford, Killarney and Limerick. With tomorrow comes quintessential Ireland.

Day 2: Sunday, March 23, 2025 - Dublin, Ireland - Tour Begins: Get a taste of old Dublin. Tonight, you and your fellow travelers revel in a traditional Irish evening, including regional cuisine.

Day 3: Monday, March 24, 2025 - Dublin: Today, it’s your choice! Choose to ride with a local guide to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, the National Gallery, and the historic Phoenix Park -OR- choose a walking tour of the city’s historic center, exploring St. Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street, and the General Post Office. Either way, what follows is an afternoon to discover Dublin’s charms on your own. Later, you may join an optional tour to the Guinness Storehouse, followed by dinner at a contemporary restaurant showcasing Irish cuisine.

Day 4: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - Kilkenny- Waterford: Step back in time and begin the day in the medieval splendor of 12th century Kilkenny on the River Nore. Then, in Waterford, embark on a leisurely paced walking tour of Ireland’s oldest city. It’s your choice! Tour the Waterford Crystal factory and learn how exquisite crystal has been made for centuries -OR- visit the Medieval Museum for a guided tour and a glass of wine in the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault.

Day 5: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - Waterford - Blarney Stone - Killarney: The legend goes that those who kiss the Blarney Stone gain the gift of eloquence – give it a try if you wish at historic Blarney Castle. Cross into County Kerry and continue on to charming Killarney. Enjoy a traditional jaunting car ride* through Killarney National Park before boarding a boat* and sailing through the breathtaking lakes in the company of an expert boatman. Tonight, it’s Diner’s Choice... choose your included dinner from a "menu" of Killarney’s great restaurants. 

Day 6: Thursday, March 27, 2025 - Ring of Kerry - Killarney: Take in the rugged coastline as you loop your way around the picturesque Ring of Kerry, past pristine beaches, quaint villages and majestic landscapes. At the Gap of Dunloe, shop for local artisan-made crafts. The night is free for reminiscing about the day as you find your own authentic taste of Irish culture.

Day 7: Friday, March 28, 2025 - Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick: Take in the rugged coastline as you loop your way around the picturesque Ring of Kerry, past pristine beaches, quaint villages and majestic landscapes. At the Gap of Dunloe, shop for local artisan-made crafts. The night is free for reminiscing about the day as you find your own authentic taste of Irish culture.

Day 8: Saturday, March 29, 2025 - Limerick - Galway - Limerick: Pass through the windswept, limestone landscape of the Burren, known for its stark beauty and Neolithic tombs. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Continue on to Galway for a brief tour that showcases “The City of Tribes.” Return to Limerick to relax over dinner.

Day 9: Sunday, March 30, 2025 - Limerick - Kilbeggan - Kingscourt: You don’t have to be a connoisseur to appreciate the old-world heritage of Ireland’s whiskey territory. Your journey brings you to Kilbeggan in the heart of Ireland, where a superb distillery brings whiskey craftsmanship to life and gives you a taste of the final product. Top your day off with an overnight stay on the stately grounds of Cabra Castle, where you toast the end of a memorable trip during an elegant dinner.

Day 10: Monday, March 31, 2025 - Kingscourt - Tour Ends: Your journey ends in Kingscourt.

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