2009 COME BACK TO ERIN 6
Easy & Slow
East, Southeast & Southwest
Only 12 Tour Members
ECONOMY Escorted Tour - 8 Days

This itinerary is a great introduction to Ireland including the popular sites and attractions. You'll experience the highlights of the country in a comfortably paced itinerary. Combine that with economy accommodation and the opportunity to explore the towns each evening and you have a wonderful relaxed vacation. Packed with historic sites, visits and entertainment, with all the features you wanted in a tour! Rated "all 10s" by tour members! Described by former tour members as the "best planned, organized and conducted tour we have ever taken!"" Only 12 Tour Members! Choose from 9 departure dates!

Day 1 - Sunday
WELCOME TO DUBLIN
Welcome to Dublin, Ireland's Capital. This afternoon explore Dublin on your own. You stay in the heart of Dublin at Mespil Hotel, just a short stroll from St. Stephen's Green and also Temple Bar. A welcome reception of Irish Coffee - followed by a welcome dinner at the hotel and chat about our forthcoming Ireland adventure. Stay at the Mespil Hotel overlooking the Grand Canal.

Day 2 - Monday
BOYNE VALLEY CENTER & DUBLIN'S FAIR CITY
Tour to Bru na Boinne Visitor Center (Boyne Valley Center) which presents one of Europe's great archaeological mysteries, along the Boyne Valley, and Newgrange and Knowth burial tomb. These monuments predate the pyramids of Egypt. Return to Dublin and enjoy a panoramic tour of Dublin City. View the Georgian Squares of Merrion, Fitzwilliam and St. Stephen's Green with their brightly decorated doors. Tour the State Apartments at Dublin Castle. You have the afternoon to shop and enjoy this 1,000 year old city. You can visit the National Gallery, the museums and maybe view the Book of Kells at Trinity College. Tonight, you'll laugh as you visit pubs and places associated with Dublin's literary past on the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl. Dinner on your own tonight. Plenty of Pubs and restaurants within a short walk of your accommodation.

Day 3 - Tuesday
WICKLOW, GLENDALOUGH & WATERFORD
Leave Dublin heading south through the Wicklow Mountains and the region known as "The Garden of Ireland". A scenic drive along the sea coast to Avoca Woolen Mills, then on to Glendalough where we take a guided tour of the 6th century monastic settlement, with its round tower and Celtic cross at Glendalough. Continue through Enniscorthy and to Waterford on the River Suir. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Waterford Crystal factory. You'll have time to browse through the showrooms and maybe purchase some of the beautiful cut crystal. Stay in Waterford at the Waterford Marina Hotel. Dinner on your own tonight. Plenty of Pubs and restaurants within a short walk of your accommodation.

Day 4 - Wednesday
CASHEL, CAHIR & COBH
On to Cashel with a visit to the famous cathedral-fortress Rock of Cashel. St. Patrick used the shamrock as the symbol of the Trinity when he converted the King of Munster. Stop by Cahir Castle - a 12th century Butler castle. This site has been completely restored and is a marvel to see. Continue to Cobh, home of the Emigration Museum and last port of call for the Titanic! Stay in Cobh at the Watersedge Hotel overlooking the yacht club. Dinner on your own tonight. Plenty of Pubs and restaurants within a short walk of your accommodation.

Day 5 - Thursday
BLARNEY, BANTRY & KENMARE
Tour to Blarney. Stop at Blarney Castle to climb to the battlements of the castle to kiss the famous "stone of eloquence.² You'll have time to visit the Blarney Woolen Mills for traditional Irish handcrafts, fashions and crystal. Tour via Glengariff where you boat over to Garinish Island. On to Bantry with its lovely bay, to Kenmare and Killarney which is set beside the Lakes of Killarney at the foot of the mountains, "Heaven's Reflex" as it is called for its beauty. Stay at the beautiful Killarney Lodgel, in the heart of Killarney Town. How about an evening of Irish traditional music later this evening? Dinner on your own tonight. Plenty of Pubs and restaurants within a short walk of your accommodation.

Day 6 - Friday
DINGLE PENINSULA
Tour the spectacular Dingle Peninsula 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 Island Center, 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. Dinner on your own tonight. Plenty of Pubs and restaurants within a short walk of your accommodation.

Day 7 - Saturday
CLARE COAST & BURREN
Depart Killarney traveling north through picturesque Adare, see the sites of Limerick City before stopping at Durty Nelly's Pub, where you may wish to enjoy a pint of Guinness! Through Ennis and on to Lahinch, famous for golf, then the Cliffs of Moher. Tour through the Burren, an eerie expanse of land scraped bare by the glaciers during the Ice Age and where exotic plants grow. Stay in Bunratty this evening at the Bunratty Courtyard. This evening enjoy a medieval banquet at an Irish castle!

Day 8 - Sunday
DEPART FOR HOME
Transfer to Shannon Airport. Depart for home.

Slan Leat!

TOUR INCLUDES:
• Arrival and Departure Transfers
• Sightseeing by Private luxury motorcoach.
• Economy Hotel and Guesthouse accommodation with private bath for 7 nights
• Professional driver/guide throughout the tour - from day 1 to day 8
• Full Irish breakfast daily
• Dinner included on 2 selected evenings
• Dinner on your own on other evenings
• Irish Coffee Reception on first evening
• Welcome dinner on first evening
• Dublin Literary Pub Crawl evening in Dublin
• Waterford Crystal Factory Tour
• Boat Crossing to Garinish Island
• Irish Jaunting Cart Ride in Killarney
• Medieval Banquet at a 15th century Irish castle.
• Visits and admissions to Boyne Valley Center, Glendalough, Avoca Woolen Mills, Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woolen Mills, Garinish Island, Muckross House, Blasket Island Center, Gallorus Oratory, Cliffs of Moher, 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 Economy accommodation:
Dublin: Mespil Hotel - 2 nights
Waterford: Waterford Marina Hotel - 1 night
Killarney: Killarney Lodge - 2 nights
Bunratty: Bunratty Courtyard Guesthouse - 1 night

CBTE 6 - Easy & Slow - Escorted Tour
East Southeast & Southwest
Economy Private Escorted Tour
Only 12 Tour Members
Land Tour Price:$2,599
price is per person sharing double/twin room
Single room Supplement : $449

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Early Booking Sale Price: Price shown below in RED is the Early Booking Sale Price if you book by December 31st. Call us at 1-800-828-0826 and we'll go over the details and answer your questions and advise Early Booking Sale Price

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2009 Tour Dates
Start Dublin	Finish Dublin	Brochure Land Tour Price	Sale Price	Status Places Remaining	Tour #
May 10	May 17	$2,599	$2,269	12	18219
May 24	May 31	$2,599	$2,269	8	18220
June 14	June 21	$2,599	$2,269	12	18221
July 12	July 19	$2,599	$2,269	12	18222
August 9	August 16	$2,599	$2,269	12	18223
August 30	September 6	$2,599	$2,269	12	18224
September 13	September 20	$2,599	$2,269	12	18225
October 4	October 11	$2,599	$2,269	12	18226
October 18	October25	$2,599	$2,269	12	18227

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