Day 1 - Sunday
BUNRATTY
Arrive in Ireland at Shannon Airport. Enjoy panoramic sightseeing of Limerick City
Visit 12th century King John's Castle on the banks of the Shannon River, This evening enjoy a welcome dinner followed by an Irish Coffee!
Day 2 - Monday
BLARNEY & KINSALE
Tour south toward Cork stopping at Blarney Castle to kiss the famous Blarney Stone and obtain the gift of eloquent speech. On to Cork City on the River Lee, Ireland's second largest city.
Continue to Kinsale, the gourmet capital of Ireland. Visit 17th century, star shaped, Charles Fort with its own resident ghost! On to Bantry with its lovely bay. Stay this evening at Seaview House Hotel.
Dinner in the dining room this evening.
Day 3 - Tuesday
BEARA PENINSULA
Tour out to the tip of the scenic Beara Peninsula and the town of Castletownbere. Enjoy a leisurely day exploring this remote peninsula with its spectacular scenery. Return to Bantry.
Dinner on your own tonight. Your driver will take you into the town of Bantry and let you sample some of the local pubs and restaurants and return you back to the Seaview House Hotel.
Day 4 - Wednesday
GARINISH ISLAND
Stop at Bantry House, built around 1700 and tour through the house. Inside there is an eclectic collection of art and furnishings brought from all over Europe. On to Glengarriff where we fery across Bantry Bay to Garinish Island
Enjoy the Italianate Gardens and view the Martello Tower as you stroll around the island. On your return view the basking seals on Seal Island. Return to Seaview House Hotel. Dinner in the dining room this evening.
Day 5 - Thursday
KENMARE & LADIES' VIEW
Cross the exhilarating Caha Pass to Kenmare and then north stopping at Ladies' View to admire the panoramic view of the Lakes of Killarney below. Continue down into Killarney, set by the beautiful lakes. "Heaven's Reflex" as it is renowned for its beauty. Enjoy a jaunting cart ride through the Killarney National Park before arriving at the Killarney Royal Hotel.
Dinner in the dining room this evening.
Day 6 - Friday
DINGLE PENINSULA
Tour the spectacular Dingle Peninsula to Dingle, one of Ireland's most picturesque spots. We visit the town of Dingle, then drive around Slea Head and admire its rugged beauty. Visit the Blasket IslandCenter, Mulcahy's Pottery and a lunch stop in Ballyferriter.
Return to Killarney via Tralee and hear the sad romantic story of the Rose of Tralee. Stop at the spectacular viewpoint of Aghadoe Heights. Dinner on your own tonight. A chance to explore the many pubs and restaurants of the town.
Day 7 - Saturday
ADARE & LIMERICK
Tour north through the picturesque village of Adare with thatch roof cottages lining the main street. Continue through Limerick, Ireland 3rd largest city and cross the Shannon River. You'll arrive at the Bunratty Manor Hotel. You'll have the afternoon to relax and
walk to the nearby Avoca Handweavers store or the Bunratty Woolen Mills store. Visit Bunratty Folk Park, a recreated 19th century Irish village with a 15th century castle! Dinner on your own tonight.
Durty Nelly's Pub and the Creamery Pub. The hotel has a wonderful restaurant and a convivial bar and lounge,
Day 8 - Sunday
DEPART FOR HOME
Transfer to Shannon Airport and the Departures Termina. Check in for your flight. Depart for home.
Slan Leat!
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Sightseeing by Private luxury motorcoach.
• Elegant Hotel accommodation
with private bath for 7 nights
• Professional driver/guide throughout the
tour - from day 1 to day 7
• Full Irish breakfast daily
• Dinner included on 4 selected evenings
• Dinner on your own on other evenings
• Irish Coffee Reception on first evening
• Welcome dinner on first evening
• Garinish Island ferry
• Jaunting Cart Ride in Killarney
• Visits and admissions to King John's Castle, Blarney Castle, Charles Fort, Garinish Island, Bantry House,
Muckross House, Blasket Island Center, Bunratty Folk Park
• Hotel service charges, tips for
baggage handling and local taxes.
• Journey Through Ireland Souvenir Shirt
• Maximum 12 Tour Members
• All tours personally driven and escorted
by experienced driver-guide.
HOTELS:
You will be staying at the following elegant accommodation:
Bunratty: Bunratty Manor Hotel - 1 night
Bantry: Seaview House Hotel - 3 nights
Killarney: Killarney Royal Hotel - 2 nights
Bunratty: Bunratty Manor Hotel - 1 night
CBTE 3 - Easy & Slow -
Escorted Tour
The Southwest
Elegant Escorted Tour
Only 12 Tour Members
Land Tour Price:$2,699
price is per person sharing double/twin room
Single room Supplement : $599
Special Discount:
Call us at 1-800-828-0826 and we'll go over the details and answer your questions and advise Today's Discount |
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2008 Tour Dates |
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Start Shannon | Finish Dublin |
Price |
Places Remaining |
Tour # |
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August 10 |
August 17 |
$2,699 | 12 |
17217S |
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October 5 |
October 12 |
$2,699 | 9 |
17218S |
Come Back To Erin - CBTE 3 - Accommodation
From left to right: Bunratty Manor - Bunratty, Seaview House Hotel - Bantry, Killarney Royal Hotel - Killarney
