Tours
 MANORS & CASTLES (REF: MKIRE 5)
Day 1 - Sunday
ARRIVAL IN DUBLIN
Welcome to Dublin, Ireland's Capital. This afternoon explore Dublin on your own. A welcome reception of Irish Coffee - followed by a welcome dinner at the hotel and chat about our forthcoming Ireland adventure.
Day 2 - Monday
 BOYNE VALLEY CENTER
Morning drive to Bru na Boinne Visitor Center which presents one of Europe's great archaeological mysteries, along the Boyne Valley, and Newgrange or Knowth neolithic burial tomb, which predates the pyramids. Return to Dublin and enjoy a panoramic tour of Dublin City. Tonight, you'll laugh and sing the night away to the music of the harp and fiddle, flute and bodhran (goatskin tambourine). Join in the songs, marvel at the intricacy of the Irish step dancing, but most of all enjoy the wit and humor of an Irish dinner and cabaret.
Day 3 - Tuesday
WICKLOW & GLENDALOUGH
Leave Dublin heading south to visit Powerscourt Gardens, one of the best gardens in Ireland! We travel south through the Wicklow Mountains and the region known as "The Garden of Ireland. A scenic drive along the sea coast to Avoca Woolen Mills, then on to Glendalough where we take a guided tour of the 6th century monastic settlement, with its round tower and Celtic cross at Glendalough. On to Waterford. We tour the famous Waterford Crystal factory. Stay at Waterford Castle situated on an island in the River Suir. Dinner in the dining room this evening.
Day 4 - Wednesday
 KILKENNY & KELLS
Tour to the medieval city of Kilkenny, once the capital of Ireland. We visit Kilkenny Castle. You have time to explore Kilkenny Town. On to Thomastown and a visit to Jerpoint Abbey, dating back to the 13th century. Enjoy Tea & Scones at Abbey House across from Jerpoint Abbey. Stop for a view of the 13th century Kells Priory. Return to Waterford and Waterford Castle. Dinner in the dining room this evening.
Day 5 - Thursday
BLARNEY & KILLARNEY
Tour to Blarney Castle to climb to the battlements of the castle to kiss the famous "stone of eloquence.² You'll have time to visit the Blarney Woolen Mills for traditional Irish handcrafts, fashions and crystal. Continue to Killarney (Heaven's Reflex), as it is renowned for its beauty. Irish Jaunting Cart ride through the Killarney National Park, to Ross Castle. Stay tonight overlooking the Lakes of Killarney at the Aghadoe Heights Hotel. Enjoy dinner in the dining room.
Day 6 - Friday
DINGLE PENINSULA
Tour the spectacular Dingle Peninsula, one of Ireland's most picturesque spots. We visit the town of Dingle, then drive around Slea Head and admire its rugged beauty. Visit the Blasket Island Center, Mulcahy's Pottery and 7th century Gallorus Oratory. Return to Killarney via Tralee and hear the sad romantic story of the Rose of Tralee. Stay tonight overlooking the Lakes of Killarney at the Aghadoe Heights Hotel. Enjoy dinner in the dining room.
Day 7 - Saturday
 CLARE COAST & BURREN
Depart Killarney traveling north to Tarbert and cross the Shannon River by ferry to the Clare Coast. On to Lahinch, famous for golf, then the Cliffs of Moher. Tour through the Burren, an eerie expanse of land scraped bare by the glaciers during the Ice Age and where exotic plants grow. On to Bunratty and the Bunratty Folk Park, a recreated 19th century Irish village. You may wish to stop at Durty Nelly¹s Pub and enjoy a pint of Guinness! On through the city of Limerick with its 12th century King John's Castle on the banks of the Shannon River. Continue to the picturesque Adare,with its thatched roof cottages. Stay this evening at magnificent Adare Manor. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the Oakroom Restaurant!
Day 8 - Sunday
DEPART FOR HOME
Transfer to Shannon Airport. Depart for home.
Slan Leat!
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Arrival and Departure Transfers
• Sightseeing by Private luxury motorcoach.
• DELUXE Hotels, Manors and Castles with private bath for 7 nights
• Professional driver/guide throughout the tour - from day 1 to day 8
• Full Irish breakfast daily
• Table d'hote dinner each evening
• Irish Coffee Reception in Dublin
• Welcome dinner in Dublin on first evening
• Dinner and Cabaret evening in Dublin
• Tea & Scones at Abbey House
• Waterford Crystal Factory Tour
• Irish Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney
• Farewell Dinner in the Oakrom Restaurant at Adare Manor
• Visits and admissions to Dublin Castle State Apartments, Boyne Valley Center, Powerscourt Gardens, Glendalough, Avoca Woolen Mills, Kilkenny Castle, Jerpoint Abbey, Kells Priory, Waterford Crystal Factory & Showrooms, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woolen Mills, Blasket Island Center, Gallorus Oratory, Ross Castle, Bunratty Folk Park, Cliffs of Moher
• Hotel service charges, tips for baggage handling and local taxes
• Maximum 12 Tour Members
• All tours personally escorted and driven by one of our experienced guides.
HOTELS:
You will be staying at the following DELUXE Hotels, Manors and Castles:
Dublin: The Merrion Hotel - 2 nights
Waterford: Waterford Castle - 2 nights
Killarney: Aghadoe Heights Hotel - 2 nights
Adare: Adare Manor - 1 night
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