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COME BACK TO ERIN 7
7 DAYS -SHANNON PRINCESS CRUISE - 2009 |
COME BACK TO ERIN 7
SHANNON PRINCESS 2009
Easy & Slow
LUXURY SHANNON RIVER CRUISE
Only 10 Tour Members
LUXURY RIVER Cruise - 7 Days
BACK for 2009! Barge Cruise Vacations in Europe start with a barging cruise on Ireland's River Shannon onboard the exclusive and
newly built luxury river barge, the SHANNON PRINCESS II . The most outstanding European luxury river cruise vacation experience!
Float on the 10 passenger luxury river barge SHANNON PRINCESS II and enjoy delightful friendly service, outstanding
foods and wines, memorable and charming ambiance and a river of unspoiled beauty.
The River Shannon..........for a relaxing barging vacation. Far removed from the hustle and
bustle of modern living, lies the lordly river Shannon. A profusion of lakes and streams, meandering effortlessly through some of
the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. The most extensive inland waterway in Ireland and Britain, with over 300km of navigable
flowing waters. The Shannon is set amidst one of Europefs most environmentally pure and spectacular landscapes. Its tranquil
atmosphere and unhurried pace invites you to completely unwind and savour the pleasures of floating through Irelandfs inland
waterways and explore the legends and myths.
What better way to explore the very heart of Ireland than cruising on the lovely SHANNON PRINCESS II.
Unshroud a river wrapped in legends, myths and the gentle mists of time, Slip through a countryside little changed over the
centuries as we pass by Ancient monasteries, prehistoric Cities, Fairy forts and Celtic Villages. Norman Keeps and Viking Towers
cast a watchful eye on the SHANNON PRINCESS II as she floats through the unspoiled waterways of the Shannon River. Set your watch to Shannon
time, as wandering waters pass fishermen, wild deer and grazing horses. Kingfishers and wild orchids splash colour across our day.
Gliding birds of prey swoop and dive for leaping salmon on their way upstream. We pass through locks, bridges, forest park and
ancient mountains as we set our course for any of the charming villages on the banks of the River Shannon.
Visit intriguing historical sites, pretty towns and villages, gentle hills and dappled woods, all while the River Shannon provides
an absorbing trail to follow. Sleepy villages are transformed by the presence of awesome castles, prehistoric remains, ruined abbeys
& churches, ancient town walls & legends of a lost age.
Cruise Accommodation & Comfort
From left to right: Cabin, Salon
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Luxury Barge Cruise Accommodation: SHANNON PRINCESS II is a 105 x 19 foot newly built barge extensively fitted out in 2003 as a
powerful but elegant 10 passenger barge. Accommodation is on two decks. On the main accommodation deck are 5 equal but individually
designed twin or double cabins. All are riverside cabins with large opening picture windows, and bright airy bathrooms.
Forward of the guest cabins is a spacious saloon area, with its own fore deck sun area. On the top deck is a large panoramic sun deck.
Fully equipped Bathrooms onboard.Spaciously designed cabins - all riverside with large opening picture windows.
ELEGANT DISHES - SUBLIME FLAVORS - MUST HAVE DESSERTS
Prepare to be seduced by only the finest and freshest ingredients, gathered at farm shops and country markets along the
Shannon and of course from the sea. Our menus also offer a low fat, healthy eating option, (special dietary requirements
can be attended to). Tease your taste buds with some of our signature dishes. Breakfast on a black velvet crepe | crepes
made with Guinness and roast organic raspberries and drizzled with a warm champagne sauce. Feast on a lunch of braised wild boar,
served with sloe gin sauce and crab apple dumplings. Each meal is an occasion served on fine porcelains, with delicate Irish
crystal and crisp linens, all accompanied by excellent European and new world wines and of course indulgent Irish Liqueurs.
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WINE - all of energy and character. On the SHANNON PRINCESS II,
we enjoy the pleasure of sharing the fruits of our World search for great wines. Wines served are both new and old world wines, but all of energy and character.
Spicy Rijocas from Spain, Crisp Rieslings from Germany. Bold fruity Merlots from South Australia, & Zingy Chardonnays from South Africa
CHEESE - Locally produced Irish cheese makers are at the forefront of a new and diverse food culture. Farmhouse cheeses are unique
to each cheese maker, his/her farm and milk herd. These cheeses are a taste of Irelandfs salty breezes, her lush grasses of hills
and valleys, & delicate wild herbs growing in riverside meadows. On the SHANNON PRINCESS II we choose our
cheeses from creative crafts people with a true love of food.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Birr Castle - Family seat of the Earls of Rosse. Glorious castle gardens
and museum surounf an imposing gothic castle. Ireland's historic science center.
Clonmacnoise - Mythical ancient burial ground of the high kings of Tara and Connaught.
Armospheric 6th century monastic settlement.
Galway - A lively Anglo-Norman university city and cultural center of Irish speaking regions in the
west of Ireland. Situated at the head of Galway Bay overlooking the Aran Islands, Galway is home to many summer festivals, including he famed Oyster
Festival, Horse Racing Festival and arts, film and theatre festivals.
Craggaunowen - Prehistoric Brinze Age site (1,000 BC) designed to bring Irish and Celtic history to life.
Leap Castle - Avail of a personal guided tour by the owners of the castle, the Ryan family while being
entertained with the best of traditional Irish music.
YOUR LUXURY CRUISE INCLUDES:
• Arrival and departure transfers from Meeting Point in Dublin
• Guided Sightseeing Tours
• Accommodation with private bathroom for 6 nights
• All Meals
• All Wine
• Open Bar On Board
• Journey Through Ireland Souvenir Shirt
• Maximum 10 Tour Members
• All tours personally escorted and driven by one of our experienced guides.
7 Day LUXURY SHANNON RIVER CRUISE
CBTE 7 - SHANNON PRINCESS
LUXURY River Cruise
Only 10 Tour Members
Land Tour Price:$$3,799 - $4,199
price is per person sharing double/twin cabin
Single Cabin Supplement : $1,199
Early Booking Sale Price:
Price shown below in RED is the Early Booking Sale Price if you book by November 30th. Call us at 1-800-828-0826 and we'll go over the details and answer your questions and advise Early Booking Sale Price |
Cruise Dates: The 2009 Season begins on April 19th. and ends on October 3rd. (last departure is October 1st.)
Six night cruises depart every Sunday at 3.00pm. from Dublin at the Aberdeen Lodge and end in Dublin the following
Saturday between 10.00am. and noon. (Do not fly out of Dublin before 2.00pm. on Saturday.)
| 2009 Cruise Dates |
| Departure |
Return |
Brochure Land Tour Price |
Sale Price |
Status |
Tour # |
| April 19, 2009 |
April 25 |
$4,099 |
$3,699 |
10 |
18233-1 |
April 26, 2009 |
May 2 |
$4,099 |
$3,699 |
10 |
18233-2 |
May 3, 2009 |
May 9 |
$4,099 |
$3,699 |
10 |
18233-3 |
May 10, 2009 |
May 16 |
$4,099 |
$3,699 |
10 |
18233-4 |
May 17, 2009 |
May 23 |
$4,099 |
$3,699 |
10 |
18233-5 |
May 24, 2009 |
May 30 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-6 |
May 31, 2009 |
June 6 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-7 |
June 7, 2009 |
June 13 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-8 |
June 14, 2009 |
June 20 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-9 |
June 21, 2009 |
June 27 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-10 |
June 28, 2009 |
July 4 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-11 |
July 5, 2009 |
July 11 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-12 |
July 12, 2009 |
July 18 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-13 |
July 19, 2009 |
July 25 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-14 |
July 26, 2009 |
August 1 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-15 |
August 2, 2009 |
August 8 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-16 |
August 9, 2009 |
August 15 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-17 |
August 16, 2009 |
August 22 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-18 |
August 23, 2009 |
August 29 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-19 |
August 30, 2009 |
September 5 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-20 |
September 6, 2009 |
September 12 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-21 |
September 13, 2009 |
September 19 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-22 |
September 20, 2009 |
September 26 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-23 |
September 27, 2009 |
October 3 |
$4,699 |
$4,099 |
10 |
18233-22 |
BOOK THIS CRUISE NOW!
Step 1 - Due to limited tour membership we recommend that you place a deposit by credit card
to hold your place on the tour of your choice!
Step 2 - Call us at 1-800-828-0826 and we'll go over the details and answer your questions and
take your credit card information over the telephone...or simply use our convenient
Online Tour & Cruise Reservation and Deposit Payment Form,
and we will get back to you promptly.
Step 3 - We'll prepare a CONFIRMATION/INVOICE statement showing the EXACT tour price and recommended
travel insurance, and apply the deposit payment. We will also send you a tour packet with hotel pictures, tour itinerary
and an Ireland DVD.
OR Request A Proposal: Call us at 1-800-828-0826 and we'll go over
the details and answer your questions... or simply use our convenient
Online Tour & Cruise Proposal Request Form, and we will get back to you promptly with a PRO FORMA statement showing the EXACT
tour price and recommended travel insurance. You'll also receive the Come Back To Erin brochure, an Ireland DVD video, pictures of
the hotels and critiques from past tour members! Study the proposal, view the video, check out the references, pick your date!
Call us at 1-800-828-0826 and we'll confirm your place on the tour.
Scenes of Come Back To Erin Cruising
From left to right: Woolly tourists along the way, Clonmacnoise, Local entertainment at a Pub stop, Garinish Island
and Bantry Bay, One of many fishing boats we'll see, Panorama views abound.
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Take a look at our 2009 Come Back To Erin Tours, follow the shamrock...
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