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6 DAYS

FIVE STAR LUXURY HOTEL BASED TOUR

It's like a LAND CRUISE! - Unpack Once - Resort Activities to Enjoy - Day Excursions - Hertz Rental Car for COMPLETE independence - Relax!

A relaxed based vacation in Cork City and the SOUTHWEST of Ireland with opportunities to explore, sightsee, get pampered, all in the best of 5 star luxury!

As you make your way up the winding, tree lined path to our welcoming door, let calmness envelop you as you allow Hayfield Manor Hotel to become your home away from home. Set within 2 acres of mature gardens, Hayfield Manor Hotel is an oasis of calm within the vibrant city of Cork.  For leisure breaks, weddings, conferences, or meetings and events we invite you to explore Hayfield Manor Hotel to see why we remain Cork City’s Premier 5 Star Hotel.

Each unique, spacious bedroom at Hayfield Manor Hotel is designed with your comfort in mind. Each guest room contains beautiful antique furnishings and exquisite fabrics to indulge your senses. Equipped with all the modern amenities you require, bedrooms still retain the charm of a Manor House. Each bedroom is individually styled with a character all its own. When an occasion calls for that little something extra special, our willing staff are more than happy to arrange chocolates or champagne at your request. Hotel guests of Hayfield Manor can avail of the complimentary private car park within the Manor walls, as well as wireless internet access throughout the hotel and guestrooms.

       

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Day 1
CORK CITY
Take delivery of your Hertz Rental car and drive to Cork City, or continue your touring from another BASED VACATION resort. Cork City on the River Lee, a city more than 800 years old, is the second largest city of the Irish Republic, lively and prosperous with a keen sense of its own cultural identity. After you arrive at Hayfield Manor, 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 as you are in Cork City, a walk around the town. 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 Hertz Rental Car will be with you every day of your stay.

Day 2
KINSALE & BANTRY
Tour to the quaint harbor town of Kinsale. See the star-shaped Charles Fort at Summercove with its own ghost story; explore the town with its boutiques, shops, restaurants and pubs. On to Bantry with its lovely bay. Visit Bantry House. On to Glengariff and take a boat ride across Bantry Bay to Garinish Island, a favorite vacation spot for Agatha Christie and George Bernard Shaw. Walk around the island and experience the beauty of the Italianate Gardens, the foreboding of the Martello Tower built by the British during the Napoleanic Wars. Return to Cork via the beauty of Gougane Barra National Park. Return to Hayfield Manor for a relaxing evening. Dinner on your own tonight. A chance to explore the many pubs and restaurants of Cork City.

Day 3
MIDLETON & COBH
Tour to Midleton and a visit to the Midleton Irish Whiskey Distillery. You'll enjoy a wonderful tour of the facility and a sample of the 'water of life.' On to the harbor town of Cobh, a place formerly known as Queenstown and one of the major embarkation points of emigrants during the 19th and 20th centuries. It was also the last port of call for the Titanic and the Lusitania. The Emigration Museum will tell you 'The Queenstown Story.' St. Coleman's Cathedral rises at the top of the town. Return to Cork and Hayfield Manor for a relaxing evening. Dinner on your own tonight. A chance to explore the many pubs and restaurants of Cork City.

Day 4
BLARNEY & CORK CITY
No visit to Cork would be complete without a tour to the town of Blarney. Northwest of Cork City this 15th century McCarthy Castle is legend. You'll visit the estate and enjoy a stroll through the estate to the castle and then climb to the top and kiss the Blarney Stone. It is said that you'll obtain the gift of eloquent speech by kissing the stone. The nearby Blarney Woolen Mills will give you an opportunity for some shopping or lunch in Christy's Pub. Return to Cork City to see the English Market and hear Shandon's Bells as you view this city on the River Lee. Return to Hayfield Manor for a relaxing evening. Dinner on your own tonight. A chance to explore the many pubs and restaurants of Cork City.

Day 5
LISMORE & WATERFORD
Tour north to Fermoy on the Blackwater River, a river famous for its salmon! Continue to Lismore with its beautiful castle and on to Cappoquin. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Cummeraugh Mountains and the pass known as the 'Vee' to Clonmel, the center of the apple cider industry. Continue into Waterford. You'll visit the Waterford Crystal Visitor Center and see how they create the exquisite cut glass. See Reginal's Tower built by the Vikings in the year 1000. Return to Cork City via Dungarvan and Youghal where Sir Walter Raleigh was once mayor. Return to Hayfield Manor for a relaxing evening. This evening enjoy a Farewell dinner. Dinner in the dining room this evening.

Day 6
DEPART FOR HOME
Drive to Shannon or Cork Airport, and turn in the Hertz rental carand depart for home or continue your Self-Drive tour to any other BASED VACATION hotel.

Slan Leat!

YOUR LUXURY HAYFIELD MANOR HOTEL PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Hertz Car Rental (6 days) - Latest model car with Unlimited Mileage, 3rd party liability insurance, 13.5% Value Added Tax and Location Service Charge PLUS CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) & Theft Protection with a €1600, €1900 or €2500 Deductible per vehicle, depending on the category chosen.
Note: SUPER CDW OPTION: Subject to availability, you may waive the already limited liability (deductible) shown above, in case of damage to the Hertz vehicle, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement, by electing to pay an additional daily fee amount for your car category at the Hertz counter. SUPER CDW can only be purchased at the time of pick-up and does not cover damaged tires, lost keys or use of incorrect fuel.
• Cellular Phone Rental with 20 Euros of Airtime
• Itinerary Planning Assistance with Journey Through Ireland Ltd. USA Office Staff
• Concierge Service - Services of our Ireland staff while touring
• Sightseeing each day, as you wish, including entrance fees to sites mentioned
• Midleton Irish Whiskey Distillery Tour
• One Round of Golf During Stay (Can substitute Golf for Spa Treatment)
• One Spa Treatment During Stay (Can substitute Spa Treatment for Golf )
• Accommodation with private bathroom for 5 nights
• Irish Breakfast each morning
• Welcome Dinner on First Evening
• Farewell Dinner on Last Evening
• Journey Through Ireland Souvenir Gift
• Minimum 2 Tour Members


6 Day HAYFIELD MANOR HOTEL BASED PACKAGE
CBTE 9 - HAYFIELD MANOR LUXURY BASED TOUR
LUXURY TOUR


Two Persons
Hertz Category "G" Opel Vectra with Automatic Transmission
Super CDW Waiver is € 12 per day per vehicle
LAND TOUR PRICE: From - $1849
price is per person sharing double/twin deluxe room


Three Persons
Hertz Category "I" BMW 520 with Automatic Transmission
Super CDW Waiver is € 19 per day per vehicle
LAND TOUR PRICE: From - $1,919
PLUS $699 for the 3rd person in a single room
price is per person sharing One double/twin deluxe room & One Single Room


Four Persons
Hertz Category "T" Ford Galaxy 7 Seat Minivan with Automatic Transmission
OR Hertz Category "Y" Volvo XC90 5/6 Seat SUV with Automatic Transmission
Super CDW Waiver is € 16 or €19 per day per vehicle
LAND TOUR PRICE: From - $1,879
price is per person sharing TWO double/twin deluxe rooms


Single Room Supplement : $699


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Early Booking Sale Price: Price shown below in RED is the Special Sale Price if you book within 30 days of today. Call us at 1-800-828-0826 and we'll go over the details and answer your questions and provide you with a date specific proposal

Tour Dates: This package will operate year around. Six Day Tours start any day from your Shannon or Cork Airports or any other BASED VACATION hotel and finish six days later.

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TOUR DATES
Season	Start	Finish	Number of Persons	Sale Price	Car Group	Transmission	Sample Model Name	Tour Name
Low Season	Any Day	Any Day	TWO (2)	$1,849	"G" Intermediate Size	Automatic	Opel Vectra	The Lisa
Mid Season	Any Day	Any Day	TWO (2)	$1,999	"G" Intermediate Size	Automatic	Opel Vectra	The Lisa
High Season	Any Day	Any Day	TWO (2)	$1,979	"G" Intermediate Size	Automatic	Opel Vectra	The Lisa
Low Season	Any Day	Any Day	THREE (3)	$1,919**	"I" FULL Size	Automatic	BMW 520 Mercedes E200	The Lisa
Mid Season	Any Day	Any Day	THREE (3)	$2019**	"I" FULL Size	Automatic	BMW 520 Mercedes E200	The Lisa
High Season	Any Day	Any Day	THREE (3)	$2,069**	"I" FULL Size	Automatic	BMW 520 Mercedes E200	The Lisa
Low Season	Any Day	Any Day	FOUR (4)	$1,879	"T" 7 Seat Minivan "Y" 5/6 Seat SUV	Automatic	Ford Galaxy Minivan VolvoXC90	The Lisa
Mid Season	Any Day	Any Day	FOUR (4)	$1,929	"T" 7 Seat Minivan "Y" 5/6 Seat SUV	Automatic	Ford Galaxy Minivan VolvoXC90	The Lisa
High Season	Any Day	Any Day	FOUR (4)	$2,029	"T" 7 Seat Minivan "Y" 5/6 Seat SUV	Automatic	Ford Galaxy Minivan VolvoXC90	The Lisa

*LOW-SEASON: January 1 - April 30 | October 1 - December 14
*MID-SEASON: May 1 - July 10 | August 22 - September 30
*HIGH-SEASON: July 11 - August 21 | December 15 - 20
**PLUS $699 for the 3rd person in a single room
Super CDW Waiver is €12, €16 or €19 per day per vehicle.


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Hertz Rent a Car Ireland
Operating the largest fleet of cars in Ireland, Hertz is the right way to drive throughout the Emerald Isle. Count on Journey Through Ireland Ltd. to provide you with the right car for your special needs while touring Ireland. Whether you need an economy model, luxury touring model or a minivan, we can put you behind the driver's seat.




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Or forget about driving yourself and UPGRADE to our PRIVATE touring BASED VACATION with your own LUXURY TOURING VEHICLE AND EXPERIENCED Driver-Guide... The Hayfield Manor Hotel & Spa PRIVATE TOUR BASED vacation

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YOUR LUXURY FIVE STAR RESORT

       

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RELAX - UNWIND - ENJOY

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

A visit to Hayfield Manor Hotel in Cork is incomplete without sampling the fare in our award winning gourmet dining restaurants. As a member of Good Food Ireland we are committed to prioritising the core indigenous ingredients of Irish cuisine and promoting local and artisan food producers. With two distinct restaurants, both in style and cuisine, there is a choice to appeal to all tastes. For those special occasions with family and friends, our Private Dining Room and The Vine Wine Cellar provide ideal intimate settings. Our extensive wine list compiled by our resident Sommelier, Vicky Nicoll, will impress the most knowledgeable wine connoisseur, and for the occasion that calls for that little something extra, select a champagne from our carefully chosen collection. While each dining experience at Hayfield Manor is unique and special, quality, freshness, and the highest standard of service are never compromised.

Relax the body and mind and revive the soul at Hayfield Manor’s Beautique. Exclusive to residents, The Beautique offers a sanctuary away from all the stress and demands of everyday life. As you enter the Beautique, feel your senses aroused by the heat that cocoons you and the fragrant aroma of Elemis Spa essential oils. Choose to unwind in the relaxation room overlooking the indoor heated pool, or indulge in a treatment performed by our Elemis Spa trained therapists. 9 individually designed treatment rooms have been carefully fashioned to enhance your experience, with each featuring a chandelier and antique furnishings. Finish off your Beautique experience in the bubbling jets of the outdoor jacuzzi or in the revitalising steam room.

       

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