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2009 Ireland's Spectacular West
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Highlights
Discover Europe's Highest Cliffs at Slieve LeagueAchill Island & Deserted VillageTwo-night Family Stay in Quaint Donegal HomesTwo-night Stays in Enchanting West Coast Towns of Westport & ClifdenCliffside Megalithic Fort on Aran IslandsJaunting Car Ride in KillarneyFarewell Dinner & Abbey Tavern Traditional Show
What's Included
Group transfers on arrival and departureDay tour to Achill IslandSightseeing by luxury coach throughoutCatamaran cruise of Killary FjordServices of a professional Irish driver/guideDay tour to Inis Mor, largest of the Aran IslandsAccommodation with private bath/shower for 10 nights - Superior & first class hotels in Dublin, Westport, Clifden and Killarney; town & country homes in DonegalWalking tour of Ennis with a local guide10 full Irish breakfasts (B)Ferry ride across the River Shannon9 dinners (D) including - Traditional Irish evening with dinner and entertainment at the Abbey Tavern - Restaurant dinner with live music in Donegal (exact venue TBA) - Pub dinner with live music in Clifden - 1 homestyle dinner - 5 table d'hote dinnersHorse-drawn jaunting car ride in KillarneyWelcome get-together drinkTea and scones at a sheep farmTour of Dublin with a local guideVisits and admissions to Dublin Castle , Ulster American Folk Park, Belleek Pottery Factory, W. B. Yeats' Grave, Museum of Country Life, Dun Aengus Fort, Aran Heritage Centre, Ennis Friary and Muckross GardensMinibus excursion to Slieve League Sea CliffsDeluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strapHandweaving demonstration with tea & scones at Triona DesignAll local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
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| Call (954) 748-6881 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7569445 | | CIE Tours | | Offer valid through 4/30/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart U.S. for Dublin | Depart U.S. for Dublin : Take an overnight flight across the Atlantic and relax as you start your vacation. | | Day 2 | Dublin | Dublin City & Castle : Arrive in Dublin Airport, complete immigration formalities and pick up your luggage. Go to the CIE Tours desk in the Arrivals Hall to arrange a group transfer to your hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. If your flight arrives later, you will need to transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 2:00 pm join your group and a local guide for an introductory look around central Dublin. View the many elegant Georgian townhouses, public buildings and fashionable shopping areas. Visit Dublin Castle for a guided tour around the elegant Georgian State Apartments. Back at your hotel meet with your guide and fellow travelers for a welcome drink and discuss your itinerary. | | Day 3 | Donegal | Ulster American Folk Park & Donegal : Travel north through Monaghan and Tyrone to visit the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh. See many cottages including the boyhood home of Thomas Mellon, who emigrated to Pittsburgh in 1818 and later founded the Mellon Bank. The Park traces the story of Ulster emigrants by showing how they lived in the "Old Country" and sailed across the Atlantic to settle in the "New World" in Colonial times. Drive into the hilly region of County Donegal to Donegal town. Meet your Irish homeowners as you check in for your home stay and sit down to dinner with your hosts. (B, D) | | Day 4 | Donegal | Slieve League Cliffs & Donegal Tweed : Drive to the fishing port of Killybegs and on to Teelin to view Slieve League sea cliffs, which drop straight down to the wild Atlantic waves below. The highest point reaches 1,972 feet making them the highest in Europe. Continue west to Glencolumbcille and Malinbeg and through the majestic Glengesh Pass to Ardara to visit Triona Design. Donegal is renowned for wool production and here you will see demonstrations of spinning, weaving and knitting and enjoy tea with scones. Spend free time in Donegal town and in the evening head to a cozy restaurant for dinner followed by some traditional live music. (B, D) | | Day 5 | Westport | Belleek & Museum of Country Life : Journey south to visit the Belleek Pottery Factory to see how the craftspeople mold, shape and decorate clay, creating the world-famous fine china. Drive around Donegal Bay and stop to view the grave of the Nobel-winning writer, W. B. Yeats, before continuing through Counties Sligo and Mayo. Visit the Museum of Country Life in Castlebar to see collections of domestic goods, once used as part of daily life from 1850 to 1950. Exhibits and a movie explain how people used to live throughout the country. A short drive takes you to Westport to your hotel, which is located in the center of this interesting town. (B, D) | | Day 6 | Westport | Achill Island & Deserted Famine Village : This morning travel around Clew Bay to reach Achill Island, joined to the mainland by bridge. Follow the Atlantic Drive to capture wonderful, wild views of steep mountains and stretches of golden beaches. Near Slievemore see the Deserted Village, the remains of 100 cottages abandoned in the 1840's Famine. Return to Westport in good time to take a look around the town on your own. The estate town was laid out in 1780 and has many fine Georgian houses and a tree-lined mall. After dinner in your hotel you may like to explore some of the lively pubs, including Matt Malloy's Pub, of Chieftains fame. (B, D) | | Day 7 | Connemara | Connemara & Catamaran Cruise : Drive past the pilgrimage mountain of Croaghpatrick and the spectacular coastal route via Louisburg to Leenane at the head of the narrow inlet of Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord. Take a short catamaran cruise to see unspoiled mountain areas. You can see traces of pre-Famine fields on the hilly slopes and also thriving salmon and mussel farming. Travel into Connemara, one of Ireland's wonderful scenic regions with misty hills and open countryside. Drive through the Inagh Valley on the way to Clifden, known as the "Capital of Connemara." Check into your hotel in the heart of the town. Dinner this evening is served in the Station House Pub offering a cozy atmosphere and some local music. (B, D) | | Day 8 | Connemara | Aran Islands & Dun Aengus : Take a short ferry ride from Rossaveal to Inis Mor, the largest of the three Aran Islands. These rocky islands are renowned for the hardy islanders who maintained traditional fishing and farming methods and where the popular intricately-patterned fishermen's sweaters originated. The Irish language is still spoken widely. Take a minibus ride to Dun Aengus, a huge pre-historic fortress perched on sheer cliffs, which fall away to the Atlantic below. In Kilronan, the main town, visit the Aran Heritage Centre to learn about unique local customs. Return by ferry to the mainland and your hotel in Clifden in good time for dinner in the hotel restaurant. (B, D) | | Day 9 | Killarney | Ennis Friary & Walking Tour : Drive through another part of Connemara on the way to Galway city to take a look at the main points of interest, including the Spanish Arch and Galway Cathedral. Spend some time exploring on your own before driving south to Ennis, the main marketing town for County Clare. Take a short walk with a guide through Ennis Friary and the narrow streets to learn about local history. Take a 20-minute ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary to County Kerry. Stop in Listowel, birthplace of J. B. Keane, a popular playwright, before driving to Killarney. Check into your hotel, located in the center of the town. (B, D) | | Day 10 | Killarney | Jaunting Car Ride & Moll's Gap : Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle for a view of Killarney's lakes and mountains. Drive to the delightful town of Kenmare where traditional buildings are gaily painted and enhanced with flowers and then up through Moll's Gap, a wonderful vantage point, and stop to view the mountains. Travel along part of the Ring of Kerry route to enjoy the best of the scenery. Stop at Ladies' View and take a walk around the photogenic Muckross Gardens, laid out along the lakeshore in the 19th century. Admire wonderful mature trees and shrubs from all around the globe before returning to Killarney. (B, D) | | Day 11 | Dublin | Sheep Farm Visit & Abbey Tavern : Leave Killarney's lovely mountains and drive north through rich dairying country of Cork and Tipperary, known as the "Golden Vale." Stop near Cashel to visit a sheep farm for tea and home-made scones and see a demonstration of sheepdog skills. Stop for photos at the Rock of Cashel, a stately limestone outcrop topped with medieval ruins. Continue into the metropolitan area of Dublin to your hotel on the north side of the city. A short drive will take you to the fishing village of Howth for a fun evening with a traditional dinner and rousing Irish music at the Abbey Tavern. (B, D) | | Day 12 | Return Home from Dublin | Return Home from Dublin : Complimentary group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. After check-in, you'll have time to shop at the duty-free stores before U.S. Immigration pre-clearance and boarding your flight for the journey home. (B) |
| | | Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge - Dublin - 1 night(s) | | Bed & Breakfast Homes - Donegal Town, Co Donegal - 2 night(s) | | Mill Times Hotel - Westport, Co Mayo - 2 night(s) | | Clifden Station House - Connemara, Co Galway - 2 night(s) | | Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre - Killarney, Co Kerry - 2 night(s) | | Skylon Hotel - Dublin - 1 night(s) |
| | Coach Tour and River Cruise prices are based on two people sharing rooms.Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. This list indicates brochure rates and dates. If your date of choice is marked "On Request" or appears in the brochure but not on this page please contact your travel agent .Air price is based on departures from New York. The air inclusive prices below are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability.Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage. Please contact your airline or refer to its website for detailed information regarding your airline's checked baggage policies.We highly recommend that you review our general conditions page for full details on terms, conditions, and penalties. |
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