Collette > Shades of Ireland

Shades of Ireland
10 Days starting from $1,549

Countries Visited:
Ireland

 

Length: 10 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Europe Tour
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3328
   
 
 
About This Tour


Ireland is a land of lush emerald green fields, warm people, music, story and thousands of years of history. The sea and Ireland's craggy, dramatic shoreline is never more than 80 miles away. See the Aran Islands and crashing North Atlantic from the 700-ft-high Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland's most photographed sights. En route to Galway, visit the rugged, rocky Burren, home to wildflowers grown from seeds blown in and scattered by winds from places all over the world. At the Molanna Dairy farm, learn what life was like for a traditional Irish farming family, followed by a lakeside jaunting car ride along the lakes Killarney. Travel the Ring of Kerry, one of the most beautiful coastal routes in the world then journey through rugged mountain passes into "Ladies View" and see spectacular views of the lakes of Killarney. After a scenic drive through West Cork, stop at Blarney Castle, where you can kiss the stone which reportedly gives the gift of eloquence. Take home a few distinctly Irish souvenirs or gifts from the Blarney Woollen Mills, Midleton Whisky Distillery and Waterford Crystal Factory. Experience a night in a castle before spending two nights in Dublin where you'll visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, stroll O'Connell Street and enjoy plenty of independent time to explore on your own.
 
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
8 Breakfast(s), 5 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

LIMERICKRadisson SAS or Castletroy Park Hotel
KILLARNEYKillarney Avenue or Killarney Plaza
WATERFORDGranville Hotel or Dooley's Hotel
CAVANCabra Castle, Kingscourt or similar
DUBLINCastleknock Hotel and Country Club
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 2
Overnight Flight
Begin your journey through the history, culture and scenic wonders of Ireland with an overnight flight.

Day 3
Dublin, Ireland - Tour Begins
Your familiarization tour begins in Dublin, the beautiful capital of Ireland. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a fun-filled Irish House Party where everyone has the opportunity to join in the song and dance.

Day 4
Dublin
Discover why Dublin is dubbed the "Fair City" during a sightseeing tour highlighting its many attractions. Visit the world-renowned St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, Grafton Street, Phoenix Park and see the magnificent rows of lovely Georgian town homes, a Dublin trademark. An afternoon at leisure allows you to further explore the city''s delightful atmosphere and cultural treasures.

Day 5
Dublin - Derry
This morning you depart Dublin and cross the border into Northern Ireland. Visit the Ulster American Folk Park. This open air museum documents the story of emigration from Northern Ireland to America during the 18th and 19th centuries. Next, travel to Derry where a local guide leads you on a walking tour of the old city featuring the medieval city walls, St. Augustine''s Cathedral and the Guildhall.

Day 6
Derry - Inishowen Peninsula - Derry
Your day begins with an excursion to the Inishowen Peninsula and Malin Head. Leaving Derry, a stop will be made at Carndonagh to see the second-oldest Celtic cross in Ireland. Continuing on through Malin village, you will arrive at Malin Head, Ireland''s northernmost point with its beautiful panoramic view of the North Atlantic Ocean. Return to Derry via the Slieve Snaght hills. The afternoon is free to relax or further explore this historic city.

Day 7
Derry - Giant''s Causeway - Belfast
See the most famous natural site in Northern Ireland as you visit the magnificent Giant’s Causeway. Formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago, the causeway resembles a cobbled road leading into the sea. Continue along the stunning Antrim Coastal Route to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland.

Day 8
Belfast - Kingscourt
Today you will enjoy a guided tour of Belfast’s city sights. A visit is included to the Cultúrlann McAdam O’Fiaich*- an Irish language arts and community center supported by the efforts of the Collette Foundation. The Cultúrlann is headquartered in West Belfast, which suffered greatly during many years of political strife. This groundbreaking program is dedicated to enriching the lives of Ireland’s underprivileged children and the revitalization of Northern Ireland. Continue to a castle where you will enjoy an overnight stay on the castle grounds.

Day 9
Kingscourt - Tour Ends
Your journey through Ireland ends today.


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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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Package Notes: *Jaunting car ride is included, weather permitting.

Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
Days of features are interchangeable.
Air passengers who bought air from the tour operator will arrive into the Shannon, Ireland airport. All Transfers bought from the tour operator will depart from the Shannon airport for Limerick.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
This tour features Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, and Dublin.Experience medieval Ireland and the ambiance of a real castle during a fun-filled banquet featuring music, food and traditional entertainment.

Behold the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher.

Meet an Irish family during a visit to a working Irish farm. Have coffee and scones while they explain their everyday life.

Travel the Ring of Kerry, one of the world’s most beautiful coastal routes.

Overnight on the grounds of a castle and delight in the pleasures of royalty.

See Ireland's famous phenomenon, the spectacular Giant’s Causeway.

Gaze over the North Atlantic from Ireland's northernmost point, Malin Head.

Learn the secrets of Irish Wiskey making during a tour and tasting at a local distillary.

Journey to historic Blarney Castle

visit to the Waterford Crystal Factory
Package Notes: *Jaunting car ride is included, weather permitting.

Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
Days of features are interchangeable.
Air passengers who bought air from the tour operator will arrive into the Shannon, Ireland airport. All Transfers bought from the tour operator will depart from the Shannon airport for Limerick.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
   
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