Depart for Dublin Arrive Ireland & 6th Century Glendalough Dublin Castle & Taylor's Three Rock Evening Downpatrick & Mount Stewart Belfast, Giant's Causeway & Derry Ulster American Folk Park & Belleek China Achill Island Excursion & Westport Cliffs Of Moher & Bunratty Banquet Flying Boat Museum & Dingle Peninsula Jaunting Car Ride & Molls Gap Cobh Heritage & Traditional Music Session Kilkenny & National Stud Dublin to U.S.
Tour the whole island of Ireland and see Ireland's top attractions!
Start in Dublin and travel right around the Irish coastline to experience diverse scenic regions. Travel the Nine Glens of Antrim, view the Giant’s Causeway, visit dramatic Achill Island, see the Cliffs of Moher and take a jaunting car ride in Killarney – and end at Dunboyne Castle Hotel.
**SALE PRICE: Save $75.00 per person on this tour if booked on or before March 17th 2010**
What's Included?
Group transfers on arrival and departure
Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
Dublin open-top bus tour & Guinness or Jameson visit
Services of a professional Irish driver/guide
Superior first class hotels with private bath/shower for 11 nights
11 full Irish breakfasts (B)
10 dinners (D) including - Dinner and traditional Irish entertainment at Taylor's Three Rock Pub - Medieval banquet and entertainment at Bunratty Castle - Farewell dinner at Dunboyne Castle Hotel - 7 table d’hote dinners
Welcome get-together drink
Ferry ride across Strangford Lough
Tours of Dublin & Belfast with local guides
Walking tours of Derry & Waterford with local guides
Day tour to Achill Island
Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney
Irish Coffee & Music Session at the Marine Bar in Dungraven
Visits and admissions to Glendalough Visitor Centre, Dublin Castle, Down Cathedral, Mount Stewart House & Gardens, Giants Causeway, Ulster American Folk Park, Belleek Pottery Factory, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Cliffs of Moher, Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Muckross House & Gardens, Blarney Woolen Mills, Cobh Heritage Centre and Irish National Stud & Japanesse Gardens
Welcome aboard your overnight flight to Dublin. Relax with dinner and entertainment.
Day 2 Arrive Ireland & 6th Century Glendalough
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. Your hotel, an elegant Victorian mansion, overlooks Dublin Bay and Dun Laoghaire Harbour. At 2:00 pm drive through the lovely scenery of the Wicklow Mountains to visit Glendalough, a 6th century monastic site founded by St. Kevin. Learn about life in early Christian Ireland and walk through the many church ruins and a round tower. In the evening meet your fellow travelers over a welcome drink and your tour director will help you choose a local restaurant to dine independently.
Day 3 Dublin Castle & Taylor's Three Rock Evening
This morning tour the city center to see elegant Georgian townhouses and their famous colorful doors, pass St. Stephen's Green and cross the River Liffey to view the Famine Memorial and drive along O'Connell Street. Visit Dublin Castle's State Apartments where a guide will relate events from Irish history as you walk through gracious Georgian chambers. The afternoon is at leisure so return to Dun Laoghaire to relax or stay in the city center for an independent open-top bus tour with a visit to Guinness or Jameson. This evening's destination is Taylor's Three Rock Pub for dinner and a lively show of traditional Irish songs and intricate step-dancing. (B, D)
Day 4 Downpatrick & Mount Stewart
Drive north past the Mourne Mountains to Downpatrick. Visit Down Cathedral to learn aboutIreland’s patron saint and see his reputed burial place. Cross Strangford Lough by ferry to visit Mount Stewart House and Gardens. The famous gardens at Mount Stewart were planted in the 1920’s by Edith, Lady Londonderry, and have been nominated a World Heritage Site. The house tour includes world-famous paintings and stories about the prominent political figures to whom the Londonderry family played host. Check into your hotel in Belfast. (B, D)
Day 5 Belfast, Giant's Causeway & Derry
See the highlights of Belfast with a local guide, including Victorian buildings, the Harland and Wolff Shipyards, where the Titanic was built and areas around the Shankill and Falls Road. Drive north along the “Nine Glens of Antrim,” a scenic drive with views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Stop at the Giant’s Causeway, hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. The enormous rocks have spawned legends about the mythical giant, Finn McCool. Continue to Derry and join a local guide for a short walking tour around the ancient city center, surrounded by the medieval city walls. (B, D)
Day 6 Ulster American Folk Park & Belleek China
Drive south for a walk around the Ulster American Folk Park. See many cottages including the boyhood home of Thomas Mellon, who emigrated to Pittsburgh in 1818 and founded the Mellon Bank. The Park traces the story of Ulster emigrants and shows rural lifestyles in both Ireland and Colonial America. Take a guided tour around the Belleek Pottery Factory to see craftspeople making delicate and ornate pieces in fine china. Travel through Counties Sligo and Mayo to Westport where your hotel is located in the town center. (B, D)
Day 7 Achill Island Excursion & Westport
After a late breakfast travel around Clew Bay, reputed to have 365 islands, and across the Curraun Peninsula to Achill Island, joined to the mainland by a bridge. Follow the Atlantic Drive to capture wonderful views of steeply-sloped mountains plunging into the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. Near Slievemore see the Deserted Village, the remains of nearly 100 stone cottages abandoned around the time of the 1840’s Famine. Also see stretches of windswept bogland and golden beaches. Return to Westport in time to take a stroll to explore this attractive estate town, which was laid out in 1780. (B, D)
Day 8 Cliffs Of Moher & Bunratty Banquet
Travel to Galway City and take a tour to see the main sights. Spend some time on your own before driving through the Burren, limestone hills with unique flora and prehistoric stone monuments. View the majestic Cliffs of Moher, a rocky wall that rises nearly 700 feet above the foaming Atlantic Ocean. Drive to Bunratty and check into your hotel, right beside Bunratty Castle, the Bunratty Folk Park and Durty Nelly’s Pub. In the evening head to 15th century Bunratty Castle for a jolly medieval-style dinner where the Lords and Ladies serenade you with favorite songs. (B, D)
Day 9 Flying Boat Museum & Dingle Peninsula
Drive through the outskirts of Limerick and alongside the River Shannon to visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum. In the early days of flight, during the 1930's and early 1940's, Pan Am Clippers from the United States and Europe landed here. The museum's memorabilia recreates the infancy of aviation. Journey into the mountains of County Kerry and out along the Dingle Peninsula for glorious scenic views of mountains and sandy beaches. Stop for a while in the town of Dingle before going up the Connor Pass for panoramic views. Then head to Killarney and check in to your hotel in the center of town. (B, D)
Day 10 Jaunting Car Ride & Molls Gap
Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle to view Lough Leane, largest of Killarney’s lakes. Drive to the delightful town of Kenmare where traditional buildings are gailypainted and enhanced with flowers. At Moll’s Gap, a wonderful vantage point, stop to view the mountains. Continue along part of the Ring of Kerry route to enjoy the scenery. Pause at Ladies’ View and stop at Muckross Gardens. Take a walk around the charming gardens, laid out along the lakeshore in the 19th century. Admire wonderful mature trees and shrubs, as well as colorful flowers, before returning to Killarney. (B, D)
Day 11 Cobh Heritage & Traditional Music Session
Travel through the mountains of Kerry and make a brief stop at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Next visit Cobh Heritage Centre, located in the old train station through which all emigrants passed when traveling to the United States. Displays show the many hardships that travelers endured. Drive to Dungarvan to the Marine Bar for a creamy Irish coffee and an informal traditional music session. Continue to Waterford, check in to your hotel and join a local guide for a stroll around the historic city center. (B, D)
Day 12 Kilkenny & National Stud
Drive north to Kilkenny and stop to look around the town. In medieval times the town was a prosperous trading center and the narrow streets still follow ancient routes. Travel north to Kildare and visit the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens. As a nation, the Irish are very interested in horses and the Stud will tell you about the valuable breeding industry. The Japanese Gardens symbolize the “Life of Man” through plants and rocks. Then head to the village of Dunboyne, on the outskirts of Dublin. Check into Dunboyne Castle Hotel and relax for a while before enjoying a farewell dinner with your group. (B, D)
Day 13 Dublin to U.S.
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)
2010 Dates & Prices. Prices are per person sharng. Please note tours are priced in US dollars regardless of your home currency. **SALE PRICE: Save $75.00 per person on this tour if booked on or before March 17th 2010**
From March 26, 2010To April 7, 2010$1,858
From April 2, 2010To April 14, 2010*$1,958
From April 7, 2010To April 19, 2010*$1,958
From April 14, 2010To April 26, 2010$1,958
From April 16, 2010To April 28, 2010$1,958
From April 23, 2010To May 5, 2010*$2,098
From April 28, 2010To May 10, 2010$2,098
From May 5, 2010To May 17, 2010*$2,198
From May 7, 2010To May 19, 2010$2,198
From May 14, 2010To May 26, 2010$2,238
From May 19, 2010To May 31, 2010$2,238
From May 26, 2010To June 7, 2010*$2,238
From May 28, 2010To June 9, 2010$2,278
From June 9, 2010To June 21, 2010$2,328
From June 16, 2010To June 28, 2010*$2,328
From June 18, 2010To June 30, 2010*$2,328
From June 23, 2010To July 5, 2010$2,328
From June 25, 2010To July 7, 2010$2,328
From June 30, 2010To July 12, 2010*$2,328
From July 2, 2010To July 14, 2010$2,328
From July 9, 2010To July 21, 2010$2,328
From July 21, 2010To August 2, 2010*$2,328
From July 30, 2010To August 11, 2010$2,328
From August 11, 2010To August 23, 2010*$2,328
From August 18, 2010To August 30, 2010$2,328
From August 20, 2010To September 1, 2010$2,328
From September 1, 2010To September 13, 2010$2,328
From September 8, 2010To September 20, 2010$2,328
From September 10, 2010To September 22, 2010$2,328
From September 22, 2010To October 4, 2010$2,328
From September 24, 2010To October 6, 2010$2,228
From October 1, 2010To October 13, 2010*$2,138
From October 13, 2010To October 25, 2010$2,048
From October 22, 2010To November 3, 2010*$1,978
From November 5, 2010To November 17, 2010$1,798
* denotes the 55 and smilin discount is applicable on this tour date. (Sale promotion above not available on these tour dates.)
Why purchase travel protection? The CIE Tours Plan… • Permits you to cancel your trip at any time prior to departure for a covered reason and up to 3 days before your scheduled departure for any reason not otherwise covered. • Covers direct air flights to and from your scheduled land tour departure and return cities even if the flights are not booked by CIE Tours, provided the flights are within 7 total days of the land tour dates and you cancel or interrupt your trip for a reason covered by the Travel Protection Plan provisions. • Protects you and your belongings while on your trip.
CIE Tours Trip Cancellation Waiver Benefit* When you purchase the CIE Tours Travel Protection Plan at time of initial Trip deposit, you also qualify for the CIE Tours Trip Cancellation Waiver. This benefit allows you to cancel your CIE Tours travel arrangements up to 3 days before your scheduled departure for any reason not covered by the Travel Protection Plan. Under this benefit, CIE Tours will refund the amount of your cancellation penalty in CIE Tours travel certificates, with the balance of the refund made in cash or by credit card. CIE Tours Travel Certificates are non-refundable, valid for one year from date of issue (but no later than 15 months from the date your Trip was canceled) and may not be redeemed for cash. The waiver does not cover the single room supplement charge that is applicable if one person cancels from a twin room, which then becomes a single room. CIE Tours requires written notice of cancellation during normal business hours. This benefit covers only those arrangements purchased from CIE Tours. For cancellations for covered reasons, see below.
Trip Cost - Pre-Departure Trip Cancellation own or that of a Traveling Companion or an Immediate Family Member - or for Other Covered Events, as defined, you will be reimbursed up to the Trip cost for cancellation charges imposed on travel arrangements provided by CIE Tours and/or an airline providing direct air flight to and from your scheduled land tour departure and return cities (even if the flights are not booked by CIE Tours), provided the flights are within 7 total days of the land tour dates.
Trip Cost - Post-Departure Trip Interruption If you must interrupt your Trip after departure due to a covered Injury, Sickness or Death - your own or that of a Traveling Companion or an Immediate Family Member - or for Other Covered Events, as defined, you will be reimbursed for the unused, non-refundable land arrangements and the additional transport costs to return Home or to rejoin your Trip (limited to economy one-way airfare or first class, if original tickets were first class).
Trip Cost – Delayed Arrival You are reimbursed for the additional transportation expense incurred and/or the unused, non-refundable land arrangements if your arrival on your tour is delayed beyond your scheduled arrival date, because of delay or cancellation by an air carrier due to inclement weather, mechanical breakdown or organized labor strike.
$500 Travel Delay Provides benefits up to $100 per day for reasonable additional hotel accommodations, meals, telephone calls, and local transportation until travel becomes possible if you are delayed for more than 12 hours due to a covered reason such as common carrier delay; Injury, Sickness or Death of you or your Traveling Companion; quarantine; loss of passport, travel documents or money; natural disaster; or road closure by a government authority due to adverse weather conditions.
$25,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment These benefits are paid if loss occurs within 365 days of a covered Injury which occurs while on a CIE Tours Trip.
$100,000 Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance Provides reimbursement for reasonable and customary medical expenses incurred within 365 days of a covered sickness which occurs while on your trip and for emergency dental treatment received during your trip; for the costs of emergency transport to home or an appropriate hospital, including escort expense (both, if deemed necessary by the attending physician), for a covered Injury or Sickness which occurs while on your trip; or the cost of homeward carriage if deceased.
$2,000 Baggage and Personal Effects Coverage for direct physical loss or damage to your Baggage, passport or visas while on your Trip. A $500 maximum limit applies to jewelry; gems; watches; cameras and camera equipment; digital or electronic equipment; and furs - a $250 per article limit applies to all other items.
$250 Baggage Delay If, while on your Trip, your Baggage is delayed for 24 hours or more, we will reimburse you up to $250 for the purchase of necessary additional clothing and personal articles. *CIE Tours Trip Cancellation Waiver Benefit is not available for groups of 15 or more.
Reserve the Irish Classic Tour today!
RESERVING A TOUR
Please either fill out the contact form below or call us on our toll-free numbers: 1-888-771-8350 (US) or 0-808-101-4366 (UK) or +353 65 6844941 (Rest of World). A $250 nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve your tour. Please note that for all our escorted bus tours, you will be charged in US dollars.
DEPOSIT PAYMENTS
A non-refundable deposit of $250 per person, a payment in full on the airfare & a payment in full on the insurance is required for coach tours. Deposits are required within 4 days of making the reservation. Full payment is required to purchase your airline tickets.
FINAL PAYMENTS
Full payment must be made no later than 70 days prior to departure date. We accept payment by check or major credit cards. If payment is not received as scheduled, your reservation will automatically cancel and deposit payment become forfeit.
TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN
Available for $99 or upwards per person, depending on the price of your tour. Permits you to cancel your trip for any reason at any time prior to departure up to 3 days before your scheduled departure. Within 3 days of you departure, you may only cancel for a covered reason such as illness. Under this benefit, you will be will refunded the amount of your cancellation penalty in travel certificates. You would be able to redeem these vouchers for a future trip. The balance of the refund would be made in cash. This plan also protects you and your belongings while on your trip.
LATE BOOKINGS
Tours booked between 30 & 14 days prior to departure date may incur a late fee of US$50.00 per reservation in addition to overnight delivery charges where necessary.
PARTICIPANT CANCELLATIONS
All cancellations must be advised in writing (by mail, fax or e-mail) to Authentic Ireland Travel prior to tour departure during normal business hours (9:00 am to 4:00 pm EST, Mondays through Fridays). Cancellations received within 70 days of departure date are subject to the following penalties on the land portion:
70 days or longer Forfeiture of deposit 69 - 46 days 25% per person 45 - 8 days 35% per person 7 - 1 days 50% per person On departure day 100% per person
Loading form. If the form does not appear, please click here.
We value your privacy!
Authentic Ireland Travel is committed to protecting your privacy. We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with any third party.
