Southern Supreme Tour 6
Day Itinerary
Day 1 - Fri:
Georgian Dublin & National Gallery
Land at
Dublin
Airport where you pass
through immigration and customs controls. 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 is located in the heart of Georgian Dublin. At
3:00 pm take a leisurely walking tour with a local guide to learn about the
development of elegant Georgian mansions 200 years ago. Walk through the lovely
gardens of Merrion
Square and into the National Gallery, which features
centuries of European collections and many Irish artists. In the evening meet
your tour director and fellow travellers for a welcome drink. The evening is
free for independent dining and your tour director will assist you in choosing a
suitable restaurant.
Day 2 - Sat:
Book of Kells & Theatre Evening
This morning
drive around central Dublin's public buildings, colourful parks and
bustling shopping streets. Learn about the founding of this settlement on the
banks of the River Liffey over 1,000 years ago. Drive along the wide O'Connell Street
with many monuments, past tranquil St. Stephen's Green, and pause at the Famine
Memorial. Walk through Trinity College's campus to see its many old
buildings and visit the Old Library to view the priceless 8th century
manuscript of the Book of Kells. The afternoon is at leisure so you may use your
vouchers for an independent open-top bus tour and a visit to Guinness or
Jameson. Dine at the Cellar Restaurant in your hotel before heading to the
world-famous Abbey or Gate Theatre for a performance. (B,
D)
Day 3 - Sun:
Rock of Cashel & Sheep Farm Visit
Depart
Dublin and
travel south to visit the Rock of Cashel, where Brian Boru was crowned King of
Munster in 977. See the 12th century Cormac's Chapel with its
Hiberno-Romanesque decorations, the large cruciform cathedral and a round tower.
At a nearby farmhouse sample home-made scones with tea and watch a farmer use
his trained dogs to round up sheep. Drive south past the gentle slopes of the
Galtee Mountains, through the town of Mallow and on to
Killarney, famous for its scenic location. Check into your hotel and enjoy a
superb dinner in the fine restaurant. (B, D)
Day 4 - Mon:
Ring of Kerry & Killeen House Restaurant
Today
experience the Ring of Kerry drive where every bend in 100 miles of road reveals
breathtaking views of mountains and the Atlantic
Ocean. You will have plenty of stops to admire or photograph scenic
vistas. At the tip of the peninsula visit the Skellig Experience, which shows
the austere conditions of early Christian monastic life on the nearby rocky
islands. Today the islands provide sanctuary for sea birds. Return through the
attractive village
of Sneem and pause at
Moll's Gap for panoramic views of Killarney. In the evening savour delicious
cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere at award-winning Killeen House Restaurant, a
few miles outside the town. (B, D)
Day 5 - Tue:
Cliffs of Moher &
Dromoland Castle
Take a ferry
ride across the River Shannon Estuary to visit the Cliffs of Moher, majestic
walls of rock, which extend five miles along the coast. If you wish, you may
take a walk to O'Brien's Tower at the highest point and see the Aran Islands in
Galway
Bay. Journey through part
of the Burren Country to your lovely castle hotel. After check in you may choose
to relax in the wonderful setting or take a short drive to Bunratty Village for an opportunity to visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park or the 200-year-old pub of Durty
Nelly's. In the evening enjoy gourmet dining in the elegant dining room of your
hotel. (B, D)
Day 6 - Wed:
Shannon
Airport
Clients on
the 6-day tour will take a group transfer to nearby Shannon Airport where the tour concludes at 10:30
am. (B)
Breakfast (B)
Dinner(D)