MOLONEY & KELLY TRAVEL - 40 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland .- PH: 353 1 676 5511 - FAX: 353 1 662 0383
EAST, SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST (REF: MKIRE 2)
Day 1 - Sunday
WELCOME TO DUBLIN
Welcome to Dublin, Ireland's Capital. This afternoon explore Dublin on your own. You stay in the heart of Dublin at Brooks Hotel, just a short stroll from St. Stephen's Green and also Temple Bar. 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 & DUBLIN'S FAIR CITY
Tour to Bru na Boinne Visitor Center (Boyne Valley Center) which presents one of Europe's great archaeological mysteries, along the Boyne Valley, and Newgrange and Knowth burial tomb. These monuments predate the pyramids of Egypt. Return to Dublin and enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of Dublin. Afternoon to shop and enjoy this 1,000 year old city. You can visit the National Gallery, the museums and maybe view the Book of Kells at Trinity College. Dinner & Irish Cabaret this evening.
Day 3 - Tuesday
WICKLOW, GLENDALOUGH & WATERFORD
Leave Dublin heading south to visit Mount Usher 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. Continue through Enniscorthy and to Waterford on the River Suir. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Waterford Crystal factory. You'll have time to browse through the showrooms and maybe purchase some of the beautiful cut crystal. Stay in Waterford at the beautiful Arlington Lodge, the former Bishop's Palace. Dinner in their 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 and St. Canice¹s Cathedral. You have time to explore Kilkenny Town. On to Thomastown and a visit to Jerpoint Abbey, dating back to the 13th century. Enjoy tea and scones at Abbey House B&B. Stop for a view of the 13th century Kells Priory. Return to Waterford for a leisure evening. Dinner in the dining room.
Day 5 - Thursday
BLARNEY & KILLARNEY
Tour along the Celtic Sea through Youghal, where Sir Walter Raleigh was once mayor and onto Cork City. Stop at 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. On into County Kerry crossing the Derrynassagart Mountains into Killarney. Killarney is set beside the Lakes of Killarney at the foot of the mountains. "Heaven's Reflex" as it is called for its beauty. Irish jaunting cart ride through the Killarney National Park. Stay at the Killarney Royal Hotel in the heart of town. Enjoy dinner in the dining room. How about some traditional Irish music tonight?
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 a lunch stop in Ballyferriter. Return to Killarney via Tralee and hear the sad romantic story of the Rose of Tralee. Stop at the spectacular viewpoint of Aghadoe. Enjoy dinner in the hotel dining room this evening.
Day 7 - Saturday
CLARE COAST & BURREN
Depart Killarney traveling north through picturesque Adare, see the sites of Limerick City before stopping at Durty Nelly¹s Pub, where you may wish to enjoy a pint of Guinness! Through Ennis and 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. Stay near Bunratty this evening at the Radisson Hotel. This evening enjoy a medieval banquet at an Irish castle!
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.
• Elegant Hotel accommodation 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 on first evening
• Welcome dinner on first evening
• Dinner & Irish Cabaret evening in Dublin
• Tea & Scones at Abbey House in Thomastown
• Irish Jaunting Cart Ride in Killarney
• Medieval Banquet at a 15th century Irish castle.
• Visits and admissions to Boyne Valley Center, Glendalough, Avoca Woolen Mills, Kilkenny Castle, Jerpoint Abbey, Kells Priory, Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woolen Mills, Muckross House, Blasket Island Center, Gallorus Oratory, Bunratty Folk Park, Cliffs of Moher
• Hotel service charges, tips for baggage handling and local taxes.
• Maximum 12 Tour Members
• All tours personally driven and escorted by experienced driver-guide.
HOTELS:
You will be staying at the following Townhouses, Guesthouses and Hotels:
Dublin: Brooks Hotel - 2 nights
Waterford: Arlington Lodge - 2 nights
Killarney: Killarney Royal - 2 night
Limerick: Radisson Hotel - 1 night
Email: info@moloneykelly.com