Your Travel Value Includes
• Airport transfer on day 1
• Twin-bedded rooms in hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling
• 4 full Irish breakfasts (FB), 1 lunch (L) at Rathbaun Farm and 1 dinner with choice of entree and coffee (D) as indicated in the itinerary
• Farewell Irish Coffee
• Services of a professional Irish Driver/Guide
• Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning, extra leg room and emergency washroom;
• Complete sightseeing program as detailed in the itinerary, including: Dublin city tour including St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College Library and the Book of Kells; Rock of Cashel; Blarney Castle and Blarney Woollen Mills; Ring of Kerry; Cliffs of Moher
• Inside visits as shown in bold in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable

Airport transfers
Dublin: 6 a.m.-4 p.m.
Shannon: 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
Itinerary
Ireland is well known for her “thousand shades of green,” but the beauty of the land and the warmth of her people shine through during the winter months as well. Come and visit some of Ireland’s favorite spots during the quiet time of the year. Plus, you can add to your holiday with some extra time in Dublin before your tour.

Day 1, ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND.
Welcome to Dublin! Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Bustling, cosmopolitan, ancient, but young at heart,
Dublin is one of Europe’s liveliest cities, where medieval and fine 17th century buildings stand together. At 2 p.m., your voyage of discovery begins with a city tour with a local guide that brings to life Dublin’s architectural treasures and history
stretching back more than 1,000 years. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1190, tour Dublin’s beautiful Georgian squares, walk the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College to its famed library and its truly unique world treasure – the 8th century Book of Kells. The balance of the day is free in this exciting city.

Day 2, DUBLIN / BLARNEY / KILLARNEY.
After driving through the Curragh, the heart of Ireland’s equestrian country, view the unforgettable Rock of Cashel, an impressive pre-Christian settlement. The dramatic limestone rock crowned with secular and religious buildings dominates the flat countryside for miles around. Travel on to County Cork to visit Blarney Castle with its magical stone that gives the gift of eloquence for a kiss. Time to stop at Blarney Woollen Mills to shop for Waterford crystal and other handicrafts before continuing on to bustling Killarney. The town on the lakes is famous for its lively pubs and open, cheerful atmosphere, full of what the Irish call “craic!” – Gaelic for fun. (FB,D)

Day 3, THE RING OF KERRY.
Travel the road that winds around the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula, better known as “The Ring of Kerry.” It is undoubtedly one of the most magical places in all Ireland. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a landscape that is often reathtaking beyond words. Even the names of the towns seem to whisper their beauty: Cahirciveen, Glenbeigh, Killorglin and Sneem. The
balance of the day is at leisure. (FB)

Day 4, KILLARNEY / CLIFFS OF MOHER / SHANNON AREA.
This morning, cross the Shannon estuary by ferry and enter County Clare to walk along the Cliffs of Moher: a magical vista awaits you. Then north across the Burren, a suddenly starkand barren landscape dotted with rare flora. Drop in for lunch
at Rathbaun Farm and to meet a farming family as they carry out their everyday chores. Watch as the farmer shears a sheep and maneuvers his flock with the help of his dog. Next, on to Limerick and a Farewell Irish Coffee at your hotel. Tonight, why not attend an optional Medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle. (FB,L)

Day 5, DEPART SHANNON.
Extend Your Stay in Dublin – Europe’s “In Style Capital”
This vibrant historic capital, renowned for its boutiques, museums and trendy restaurants, is now a favorite of Europeans.
Day 1, ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND.
Welcome to Dublin, Ireland’s capital city. Your centrally located hotel allows easy access to the city’s treasures. Check into your hotel, with the balance of your day at leisure.

Day 2, Dublin - a full free day
A full free day. This evening, meet at 7:15 p.m. in the Duke Pub and join the “Dublin Literary Crawl.” You are transported away from everyday life to the richness of Ireland’s famous writers including Joyce, O’Casey, Yeats and Behan. Each group is
led by actors on a trail from pub to pub – no props, no lights, no make-up, just the voice and personality of the actor. Nothing like it exists anywhere else in the world. (FB)

Day 3, JOIN YOUR TOUR.
Your morning is free to relax or shop. At 2 p.m., meet your Tour Director in the lobby of your hotel and join the “Irish Jaunt,” starting with the Dublin city sightseeing tour. (FB)