Irish Experience

Ireland’s Sights & Sounds

9 DAYS | DUBLIN TO DUBLIN

GOOD FOR | EXCITEMENT CHASERS, MILESTONE PLANNERS

WHAT’S INCLUDED

8 Nights Accommodation, Daily Breakfasts, Private Airport Transfers, Standard Rail Tickets, Private Transfer from Killarney to the Shannon Region, Sightseeing as mentioned.

RECOMMENDED HIGHLIGHTS

EXPERIENCE Dublin on a Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour, a traditional Irish Music & Dance Show, a Day Trip in Cork that includes Blarney Castle, the Titanic Experience Cobh and Jameson Distillery Midleton. JOIN A LOCAL SPECIALIST FOR a Ring of Kerry Tour. VISIT the Cliffs of Moher.

RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS

CAMDEN COURT HOTEL

Dublin |

THE IMPERIAL HOTEL

Cork |

GREAT SOUTHERN HOTEL

Killarney |

LIMERICK STRAND HOTEL

Shannon Region |

NORTHERN IRELAND

IRELAND

Cli s of Moher Dromoland Castle

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SHANNON REGION

Adare Manor

Ring of Kerry 2 2

KILLARNEY KILLARNEY

Blarney 2 2

CORK CORK

Midleton

Cobh 1 1 2 2

DUBLIN

Your Fully-Customizable Sample Itinerary

DAY 1 | FÁILTE TO DUBLIN

Welcome to the Irish capital! You will be met and privately transferred to your hotel, where you’ll meet your Local Host, who will settle you in with the warmest of welcomes. They’ll answer any questions about your trip and will fill you in on all that’s not-to-be-missed while visiting their beloved city.

DAY 2 | EXPLORE EVERYTHING DUBLIN

Your included Hop-On, Hop-Off tour is a great introduction to Dublin and all her highlights. There are more than twenty stops along the route and a host of famous sights to see (entrance fees are not included). Later this evening, enjoy live music with a traditional Irish dance show. (B)

DAY 3 | JOURNEY TO CORK

Make your way to the train station. On board, embrace the opportunity to see the ‘Emerald Isle’ from its best vantage point as your rail journey winds its way Southeast. Your Local Host will meet you at your Cork hotel to give you all the information you need to get the best out of this charming part of our world. (B)

DAY 4 | HISTORY, WHISKEY & THE ‘GIFT OF THE GAB’

Head out on a day trip to explore the best of County Cork. Exchange a kiss for the ‘gift of the gab’ at Blarney Castle, step back in time to 1912 at the Titanic Experience Cobh and learn about the whiskey-making process (and sample a dram or two) at the Jameson Distillery Midleton (operates March to October). (B) Galway | © Tourism Ireland

It’s often said around here that Ireland punches above its weight and I believe this trip highlights exactly why. If you combine the astonishing sights of the Ring of Kerry, the Golden Vale and Cliffs of Moher with the vibrant sounds of Dublin and Cork – you really can’t go wrong, However, if you add laughter, music, plenty of craic and lashings of welcoming Irish charm, you end up with a trip that goes far beyond the day-to-day itinerary, that will make a lasting, intimate connection with Ireland, its beauty and of course, its people.

PACKAGES FROM:

LOW: $1987PP* | MID: $2516PP* | HIGH: $2729PP*

* Sample ‘from’ pricing is based on the following travel months: Low – January, Mid – October, High - July, is per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Subject to change and varies by inclusions and travel dates.

TAKE IT PERSONALLY

To personalize this sample itinerary, see Catherine’s Collection on pages 116-143 or visit our website for additional accommodation and activity options, suggestions and recommendations.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

ONE-NIGHT CASTLE OR MANOR HOUSE UPGRADE

FROM $155PP* Upgrade your night in the Shannon region to a stay in either the historic, luxurious Dromoland Castle or stately Adare Manor. * Sample ‘from’ price is based on Low season (January).

BELFAST EXTENSION

FROM $607PP* Why not extend your stay to visit Belfast, Northern Ireland’s vibrant capital city. Includes a round-trip standard rail ticket from Dublin to Belfast, two nights hotel accommodation in Belfast and sightseeing. Visit our website or contact your Brendan Expert for more details.

Jameson Distillery, Midleton | © Tourism Ireland

DAY 5 | ALL ABOARD TO KILLARNEY

It’s a quick train trip from Cork to Killarney, where your Local Host awaits with tips and suggestions for your stay in this diverse destination. (B)

DAY 6 | EXPERIENCE THE MAGICAL RING OF KERRY

Head out for a day of scenic beauty on an included excursion around the Ring of Kerry. As you travel through the rugged landscapes, picturesque towns and villages, marvel at the sights while listening to the natural soundtrack of crashing seas and the special commentary from your local guide. (B)

DAY 7 | JOURNEY TO THE SHANNON REGION

This morning, you will be picked up by a private car and chauffeur. En route to your Shannon Region hotel, stop for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the incredible Cliffs of Moher – part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Burren Geopark. Why not add a fairytale chapter to your Celtic story and upgrade your stay in the area to a night or two at the luxurious Dromoland Castle or Adare Manor? (B)

DAY 8 | RETURN TO DUBLIN

Take the train back to the Irish capital. The rest of the day is free to soak up its vibrant atmosphere. (B)

Ireland’s Heart & Soul

8 DAYS | DUBLIN TO DUBLIN

GOOD FOR | ICON LOVERS, RETURNERS & EXPLORERS

WHAT’S INCLUDED

7 Nights Accommodation, Daily Breakfasts, Private Airport Transfers, Standard Rail Tickets, Private Transfer from Westport to the Shannon Region, Sightseeing as mentioned.

RECOMMENDED HIGHLIGHTS

EXPERIENCE Cycling the Great Western Greenway. JOIN LOCAL SPECIALISTS FOR Walking Tours of Dublin City and Westport. VISIT 14 Henrietta St, Athlone Castle and the Cliffs of Moher.

RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS

THE DAVENPORT

Dublin |

SHERATON ATHLONE

Athlone |

HOTEL WESTPORT

Westport |

THE GEORGE LIMERICK

Shannon Region |

NORTHERN IRELAND

Achill Island Great Western Greenway

WESTPORT WESTPORT 2 2

IRELAND

ATHLONE ATHLONE 1 1

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SHANNON REGION

Adare Manor 2 1

DUBLIN

Your Fully-Customizable Sample Itinerary

DAY 1 | FÁILTE TO DUBLIN

Welcome to Dublin! You will be met and privately transferred to your hotel where you’ll meet your Local Host. They’ll give you a warm reception, answer any questions you may have and give you insights into getting the most from their beloved city.

DAY 2 | EXPLORE DUBLIN’S GEMS

Join a Local Specialist for a city walking tour – discover hidden gems and hear anecdotes from present day all the way back to medieval times. Later visit 14 Henrietta St for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. See over three hundred years of city life in the walls of this one address – from its grand Georgian beginnings to the tenement dwellings of later years. (B)

DAY 3 | ALL ABOARD TO ATHLONE

Make your own way to the train station for a scenic ride to Athlone in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Take in the city’s Medieval Castle that dates back to 1210, before stopping at Sean’s Bar – Ireland’s oldest pub, for a chat with the locals! (B)

DAY 4 | JOURNEY WEST TO WESTPORT

Head back to the train station and travel to Westport, a pretty town overlooking Clew Bay. Your Local Host will meet you in the lobby of your hotel before showing you all the sights on a walking tour. (B)

DAY 5 | CYCLE THE GREAT WESTERN GREENWAY

Discover the Wild Atlantic Way on two wheels. Cycle all or part way to Achill Island along one of the longest off-road cycling trails in Ireland – the Great Western Greenway. (B)

DAY 6 | CLIFFS OF MOHER & SHANNON REGION

This morning, you will be picked up by a private car and chauffeur for your journey to the Shannon Region. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Cliffs of Moher – this natural masterpiece is set against the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean and is part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Burren Geopark. Tonight, why not upgrade your stay with a night in one of the region’s luxurious castles or manors? Sean’s Bar, Athlone | © Tourism Ireland

Armed with expert advice from your Local Hosts, you’re ready to get the most from Ireland’s heartlands. Uncover secrets in Medieval Athlone – Ireland’s central point overlooking Ireland’s longest river (the Shannon), while sipping a pint in Ireland’s oldest Pub (Sean’s Bar) – What could be better?

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

14 HENRIETTA STREET

Discover layers of Dublin history in the walls of a single address. Learn about the personal stories of those who called 14 Henrietta Street home to reveal the building’s rich and storied past. Your visit here will help preserve the restoration and conservation of this local heritage site.

PACKAGES FROM:

LOW: $1735PP* | MID: $2118PP* | HIGH: $2307PP*

* Sample ‘from’ pricing is based on the following travel months: Low – January, Mid – October, High - July, is per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Subject to change and varies by inclusions and travel dates.

TAKE IT PERSONALLY

To personalize this sample itinerary, see Catherine’s Collection on pages 116-143 or visit our website for additional accommodation and activity options, suggestions and recommendations.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

ONE-NIGHT CASTLE OR MANOR HOUSE UPGRADE

FROM $114PP* Upgrade your night in the Shannon Region to a stay in either the historic, luxurious Dromoland Castle or stately Adare Manor. * Sample ‘from’ price is based on Low season (January).

Street Performers, Athlone

DAY 7 | RETURN TO DUBLIN

Take the train back to the Irish capital. The rest of the day is free to soak up its vibrant atmosphere. (B)

DAY 8 | DEPART DUBLIN

Bid farewell to Ireland as you are transferred to Dublin Airport, where your vacation ends. (B)