2012 COME BACK TO ERIN 8

The Heritage 5 Star Spa & Resort
Easy & Slow
Minimum 2 Tour Members
FIVE STAR LUXURY RESORT BASED TOUR
6 Days

It's like a LAND CRUISE! - Unpack Once - Resort Activities to Enjoy - Day Excursions - Experienced Tour Guide & Private Luxury Vehicle - Relax!

A relaxed based vacation in the heart of Ireland with opportunities to explore, sightsee, golf, get pampered, all in the best of 5 star luxury!

The Heritage 5 Star Golf & Spa Resort is nestled in the quaint village of Killenard, County Laois, close to ancient celtic sites, serene country villages, monastic round towers and a county steeped in myths and legends. It is a dream that has been realised in truly remarkable detail. This unique resort comprises of 5 Star Hotel, the Seve Ballesteros and Jeff Howes co-designed 18 hole championship golf course combined with the Seve Ballesteros "Natural" Golf School, the award winning Resort Spa featuring Pevonia Botanica spa products, Suite Apartments, a variety of restaurants & bars to choose from, groundlit walking track, tennis court and Health Club.

Resort News: The Resort Spa won the "Best Spa 2009 Award" by IBPA (Irish Beauty Professionals Association).

 

	TOUR MAP (click map for larger version)

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Sunday
ARRIVE AT THE HERITAGE
You'll be met by your experienced driver-guide and a luxury Mercedes touring vehicle and transfer from Dublin Airport, Dublin Hotel, Portarlington Rail Station or any other BASED VACATION hotel. After you arrive at the Heritage Resort, you'll want to explore and see all of the facilities and features of this 5 star retreat. Maybe take in a Spa Treatment, a swim in the pool or a walk on the marked trails around the golf course. This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner followed by an Irish Coffee. Dinner in the dining room this evening.

Note: Each day during your stay you can avail of the many activities offered, such as golf or spa treatments. We can design your touring day around those activities as the luxury touring vehicle and driver-guide will be with you every day of your stay.

Day 2 - Monday
KILKENNY, THOMASTOWN & WATERFORD
Tour to the medieval town of Kilkenny, visiting 12th century Kilkenny Castle and tour the State Apartments which have been fully restored. You'll visit the Kilkenny Design Center with its craft shops. On to Kells and a view of the 13th century Kells Priory. Continue south to Waterford for a visit to the Waterford Crystal Visitor Center. Time permitting: Visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship Museum at New Ross. Return to The Heritage for a relaxing evening. Dinner on your own tonight. A chance to explore the many pubs and restaurants of the resort and the village of Killenard.

Day 3 - Tuesday
CAHIR & CASHEL
Tour to County Tipperary and to the town of Cashel. The impressive Rock of Cashel looms up in front of you as you approach the town. This cathedral-fortress dates to the time of St. Patrick when he used the shamrock as the symbol of the Holy Trinity as he converted the King of Munster to Christianity. Continue to Cahir with a visit to the 12th century Butler castle - Cahir Castle. This has been fully restored to its original state. Return to The Heritage Resort for a leisure evening. Dinner on your own tonight. A chance to explore the many pubs and restaurants of the resort and the village of Killenard.

Day 4 - Wednesday
BIRR & CLONMACNOISE or NATIONAL STUD & JAPANESE GARDENS
Tour north to the town of Birr and a visit to the Birr Castle Demense and a walk through the delightful Millennium Gardens. Continue north to Clonmacnoise, a 6th century monastic settlement serenely situated on the banks of the Shannon River. Admire the stone High Crosses with carved panels depicting stories from the Bible. Nearby you'll cross the Bog of Allen and see how the peat (turf) is commercially harvested to provide fuel for homes and electricity generation. ALTERNATIVE TOURING: Tour to the Curragh, which is the heart of the horse-breeding and horse training in Ireland. Nearby at Tully is the National Stud which has produced many famous racehorses and incorporates a horse museum. Across the road is the Japanese Gardens founded by Lord Wavertree and designed by the Japanese landscape designer Eida in 1906. The delightful gardens are renowned for their symbolism of “The Life of Man.” Return to The Heritage Resort for a leisure evening. Dinner on your own tonight. A chance to explore the many pubs and restaurants of the resort and the village of Killenard.

Day 5 - Thursday
RESORT ACTIVITIES & KILDARE TOWN CENTRE
Enjoy the day at the resort with 18 holes of golf. You can rent clubs at the Pro Shop. This challenging parkland course will provide a delightful golfing experience. Or enjoy a Spa treatment at the resort spa. Other activities are available and the staff will be delighted to assist you. Your driver-guide will be able to take you to the Kildare Town Center where you can shop at the up-market brand outlet stores. If you purchase a €250 (euro) shopping voucher, they will provide you with a personal shopper for two hours! Kildare Town is also associated with Ireland's Patroness Saint Bridgid. This evening enjoy a Farewell dinner. Dinner in the dining room this evening.

Day 6 - Friday
DEPART FOR HOME
Transfer to Dublin Airport, Portarlington Rail Station or any other BASED VACATION hotel. Depart for home.

Slan Leat!

YOUR LUXURY HERITAGE RESORT & SPA PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Arrival and departure transfers between Meeting Point in Dublin City or Dublin Airport and the Heritage Resort Transportation Provided in Luxury Mercedes Touring Vehicle each day
• Experienced Driver-Guide with you each day
• Driver-Guide's accommodation and meals
• Comprehensive sightseeing each day including entrance fees to sites mentioned
• Accommodation with private bathroom for 5 nights in Superior Room
• Accommodation UPGRADE to Suites available at SPECIAL rates
• Irish Breakfast each morning
• Welcome Dinner on First Evening
• Farewell Dinner on Last Evening
• One Round of Golf During Stay (Can substitute Golf for Spa Treatment)
• One Spa Treatment During Stay (Can substitute Spa Treatment for Golf )
• Journey Through Ireland Souvenir Shirt
• Minimum 2 Tour Members
• All tours personally escorted and driven by one of our experienced guides.

RELAX - UNWIND - ENJOY
LEISURE ACTIVITIES

The epitome of Ireland’s premier resort hotel, The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort Laois, is comfort and relaxation. What is relaxation if not an escape from everyday experience? What is joy if not surrender to life’s precious pleasures? Take a leisurely walk around the resort’s purpose built and floodlit walking track and enjoy the splendid views of the Slieve Bloom mountains. Lose yourself in the quiet comfort of this luxury destination spa at The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort, Killenard, one of the most advanced and luxurious spa designs in Ireland. It is the perfect place to indulge your mind, body and spirit in a warm and luxurious ambiance. You will be pampered and massaged in our 20 treatment suites, each an island of calm where you can succumb to the blissful hands of our professional therapists.

Treat yourself to our signature treatment, The Heritage Spa Experience, an extensive 7000 sq ft area guiding the body through hot and cold experiences, featuring a samarium, tepdiarium, caldarium, steam bath, rustic sauna cabin, open air hydro therapy pool, foot baths, experience showers and an ice fountain, two Hamman and two mud baths. The experience will rejuvenate you, healing muscles, soothing the soul, invigorating your mind and body. Our Health Club overlooks the splendid Championship Golf Course; our club features a 15-metre leisure pool, indoor Jacuzzi, state of the art fitness facilities and a dance studio. The Heritage Golf & spa Resort has facilities to suit all, making it a perfect choice for your 5 Star Hotel Break in Ireland.

The Heritage, a 72 par Championship golf course in Ireland designed by Seve Ballesteros and Jeff Howes is set in the beautiful rolling countryside of Co. Laois, just one hour from Dublin, with the Slieve Bloom Mountains as a backdrop. This championship golf course provides the most enjoyable experience for golfers of all standards in Ireland. Five lakes and a stream meander through the course and bring water into play on 10 holes. 98 beautifully shaped bunkers and 7,000 trees adorn the landscape, which is very gently undulating without any climbing involved. A variety of tees allow the course to be played from 5,747 to 7,319 yards.

LAND TOUR PRICE Minimum Two Tour Members $3,099 Minimum Four Tour Members $2,299 Minimum Eight Tour Members $1,899 Minimum Twelve Tour Members $1,699 All prices are per person sharing double/twin room Single room Supplement: $699

PAY BY CHECK DISCOUNT: If you wish to pay the land tour price BY PERSONAL CHECK, you can deduct 5% from the Land Tour Price shown. Tour Deposit may be made by credit card but remaining tour balance must be paid by personal check to receive discount. You may, of course, pay for the tour by credit card at the price shown. Call us at 1-800-828-0826 to take advantage of this SPECIAL OFFER! Discounts UP TO 10% available. Ask us!

2012 CBTE 8 Tour Dates
Start	Finish	Minimum	Land Tour Price	Status	Tour #
Any Sunday	Any Friday	Two	$3,099	AVAILABLE	CBTE8
Any Sunday	Any Friday	Four	$2,299	AVAILABLE	CBTE8
Any Sunday	Any Friday	Eight	$1,899	AVAILABLE	CBTE8
Any Sunday	Any Friday	Twelve	$1,699	AVAILABLE	CBTE8

GET A FREE PROPOSAL

STEP 1: Decide the dates or time of year for your vacation (actual dates, month or season). STEP 2: Look at the Number of Persons that fit your party STEP 3: Call our toll free number - 800 828 0826 - give us your details to request your PRIVATE TOURING BASED VACATION touring package proposal. We will email you your PRIVATE TOURING BASED VACATION package price!