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Focus
on Ireland
7 Days
Highlights Exploring the living museum at
Bunratty, taking the ride on a jaunting car in
Killarney, enjoying the beautiful green countryside
and listening to the ‘lilt’ of Irish voices are all
tour highlights
Focus on Ireland - Itinerary
DAY 1 - SUN - UK - DUBLIN Welcome to a land of
legends, of misty mountains, lovely lakes and a warm friendly
greeting wherever you go. After your scheduled flight to Dublin
Airport, there are complimentary transfers to your Insight
tour hotel at 09.15 & 12.15hrs. In the afternoon, a sightseeing
tour of Dublin takes you past the Customs House, along O’Connell
Street and through Phoenix Park. Travel along the river Liffey
to see the Guinness Brewery and visit Dublin Castle (when
open) before admiring the 18th century buildings of the Georgian
section of the city. Later, join your Tour Director and fellow
passengers for aWelcome Drink, followed by a Dine-Around option
allowing you to choose your dining experience from a selection
of restaurants. Hotel: Radisson SAS Royal. (DA)
DAY 5 – THU – KILLARNEY
- WATERFORD Drive through the rugged Derrynasaggart
Mountains and picturesque villages of the Sullane Valley to Blarney, where you visit the famous 15th
century Castle, the home of the famous Stone of Eloquence, once kissed - never forgotten! Here you
also have a chance to shop for woollens and Irish crystal at the Blarney Mills. Then it's on to Cork,
Ireland's second largest city, before enjoying a coastal drive via the fishing port of Youghal, renowned
for its connection with Sir Walter Raleigh and the seaside market town of Dungarvan. In Waterford,
tour the famous crystal works before arriving at your hotel. Hotel: Dooleys. (B,D)
DAY 2 – MON - DUBLIN -
GALWAY Drive through the ‘forty shades of green’ landscape
of the Emerald Isle. Cross the Boyne River, its name a reminder of the battle which saw William of
Orange sow the seeds of future strife in his defeat of the Catholic King James. Pass by the former
fortress town of Athlone, built to defend the strategic crossing of the Shannon, before crossing the
river. The destination: historic Galway,’City of the Tribes’, at the mouth of the Corrib River and the
capital of Western Ireland. Join your Tour Director to see the infamous Lynch Memorial where Judge
Lynch executed his own son, and the Church of St. Nicholas, where Christopher Columbus reputedly
prayed before his discovery of America. Also see the aged Spanish Arch and Eyre Square, dedicated to
the late President, John F Kennedy. Hotel: Days. (B)
DAY
6 – FRI - WATERFORD - DUBLIN See Waterford’s 9th century Reginald's Tower
and the remains of the old city walls before heading northwards through the beautiful pastoral
countryside where memories, undimmed by the passage of time, still recall the heroes of '98. A scenic
drive takes you through the Vale of Avoca to see the ‘Meeting of the Waters’ memorial to Ireland’s poet
laureate Thomas Moore. Continue on through the picturesque Vale of Clara to Glendalough. Stop here
to visit the extensive ruins of the sixth century monastery of St. Kevin, nestled in a setting of total
tranquillity. Finally, return to Ireland's fun-loving capital via the beautiful scenery of County Wicklow.
Tonight, consider enjoying a farewell dinner and Irish cabaret to round off your tour. Hotel: Quality. (B)
DAY
3 – TUE - GALWAY - KILLARNEY Take the scenic route through the mysterious
rocky limestone landscape of the Burren, riddled with underground caverns and streams and known
for its rare flora. A visit to Bunratty's remarkable Folk Park is the main highlight today. Ireland's rural
heritage comes to life as you walk along the cobbled streets, lined with buildings from a bygone era
and thatched cottages furnished in traditional style. Continue to nearby Limerick, situated on the
banks of the River Shannon, and famous for rhymes, lace and elegant Georgian houses. Here your Tour
Director shows you King John’s impressive castle, the 800-year-old St Mary’s Cathedral and the
Treaty Stone. Continue past the charming thatched cottages of Adare, through the land of song and
legend, to your hotel in Killarney. Hotel: Killarney Avenue & Towers. (B,D)
DAY
7 – SAT - DUBLIN - UK Bid farewell to Ireland, as your memorable tour comes to an end
after breakfast. There are complimentary transfers arriving Dublin Airport at 08.30 and 11.00hrs. (B)
DAY
4 – WED - RING OF KERRY EXCURSION Take a leisurely excursion along the
magnificent Ring of Kerry to enjoy its breathtaking views over mountains and sea. Pass through the
small towns of Killorglin where the famous Puck Fair takes place, and Caherciveen, birthplace of the
great patriot Daniel O'Connel. Follow the narrow road as it winds along the cliffs and through the
fishing town of Waterville and delightful villages like Sneem. Cross the peat bogs of the Black
Mountains to Moll’s Gap and admire Queen Victoria’s ‘Ladies View’. In Killarney, enjoy a memorable
Highlight ride on a jaunting car with the local ‘Jarvies’ before returning to Tralee. (B)
Focus
on Ireland
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