THE GRAINNE - MIDLANDS

The Heritage 5 Star Spa & Resort
Easy & Slow
Based Self-Drive Tour
FIVE STAR LUXURY RESORT BASED TOUR
6 Days

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 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
Take delivery of your Hertz Rental car and drive to Killenard, or continue your touring from another BASED VACATION resort. 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 Hertz Rental Car 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
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. 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
Drive to Dublin Airport and turn in the Hertz rental car and depart for home or continue your Self-Drive tour to any other BASED VACATION hotel.

Slan Leat!

YOUR LUXURY HERITAGE RESORT & SPA 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
• Accommodation with private bathroom for 5 nights
• 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

 

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.

Tour Dates: This package will operate year around. Six Day Tours start every Sunday from your Dublin Hotel or Dublin Airport or any other BASED VACATION hotel and finish the following Friday.

LAND TOUR PRICE
2 Tour Members Hertz Category "G" Opel Vectra with Automatic Transmission Super CDW Waiver is € 16 per day per vehicle	Price is per person sharing double/twin deluxe room	$1,569
3 Tour Members Hertz Category "I" BMW 520 with Automatic Transmission Super CDW Waiver is € 19 per day per vehicle	Price is per person sharing one double/twin deluxe room & one Single Room	$1,649 PLUS $699 for the 3rd person in a single room
4 Tour Members Hertz Category "T" Ford Galaxy 7 Seat Minivan with Automatic Transmission Super CDW Waiver is € 16 per day per vehicle	Price is per person sharing two double/twin deluxe rooms	$1,599
Single room Supplement: $699

The Grainne - Tour Details
Season	Start	Finish	No. of Persons	Tour Price	Car Group	Sample Model Name*
Low Season	Any Sunday	Any Friday	TWO	$1,569	"G" Intermediate Size	Opel Vectra
Mid Season	Any Sunday	Any Friday	TWO	$1,739	"G" Intermediate Size	Opel Vectra
High Season	Any Sunday	Any Friday	TWO	$1,749	"G" Intermediate Size	Opel Vectra
Low Season	Any Sunday	Any Friday	THREE	$1,649**	"I" FULL Size	BMW 520 Mercedes E200
Mid Season	Any Sunday	Any Friday	THREE	$1,739**	"I" FULL Size	BMW 520 Mercedes E200
High Season	Any Sunday	Any Friday	THREE	$1,799**	"I" FULL Size	BMW 520 Mercedes E200
Low Season	Any Sunday	Any Friday	FOUR	$1,599	"T" 7 Seat Minivan "Y" 5/6 Seat SUV	Ford Galaxy Minivan VolvoXC90
Mid Season	Any Sunday	Any Friday	FOUR	$1,679	"T" 7 Seat Minivan "Y" 5/6 Seat SUV	Ford Galaxy Minivan VolvoXC90
High Season	Any Sunday	Any Friday	FOUR	$1,779	"T" 7 Seat Minivan "Y" 5/6 Seat SUV	Ford Galaxy Minivan VolvoXC90
*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 * All models are Auto-transmission **PLUS $699 for the 3rd person in a single room Super CDW Waiver is €12, €16 or €19 per day per vehicle

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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STEP 1: Decide the SEASON for your vacation (LOW, MID or HIGH) 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 Self Drive touring package proposal... We will email you your Go As You Please package price!