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2012 Irish Quest- 8 Days/7 Nights

Highlights:

• Historic Derry Walking Tour

  Historic Derry Walking Tour

  Enjoy a tour with a well-informed tour guides to understand the city’s complex history and 20th century politics. Walk along part of the medieval city walls, considered the best preserved city fortifications in the Western World.
• The ”Quiet Man” Walk

  The ”Quiet Man” Walk

  In 1951 John Ford’s greatest movie ’The Quiet Man’ starring John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara and Barry Fitzgerald was made in the village of Cong. The walk takes visitors around all the movie locations in and near the village and ends at the Quiet Man Cottage Museum, designed as an exact replica of ’White-o-Mornin’ Cottage.
• Giant's Causeway

  Giant's Causeway

  To stroll on the basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway is to voyage back in time. The rugged symmetry of the columns never fails to intrigue and inspire visitors. In 1986 the Causeway was designated a World Heritage site and a comprehensive visitor centre tells about its geology.
• Titanic Belfast

  Titanic Belfast

  Opened in April 2012 to commemorate the centenary of the sinking of this iconic ship, this new visitor experience tells the story of the Titanic from conception and construction right through the maiden voyage and tragic ending.
• Cliffs of Moher

  Cliffs of Moher

  One of Ireland’s top visitor attractions, the cliffs are 700 feet high and extend for 5 miles over the Atlantic Ocean on the western seaboard of County Clare. O’Brien’s Tower stands proudly on a headland and one can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay and Connemara. The cliffs are home to major colonies of cliff nesting seabirds.
• Guinness Storehouse & a Pint

  Guinness Storehouse & a Pint

  This building was constructed in 1904 to house the fermentation process. In November 2000 it opened as a tourist attraction where you can follow the various stages of producing Guinness on five floors before ending in the rooftop Gravity Bar to sample a pint of draft Guinness.
• Award Winning Cabra Castle

  Award Winning Cabra Castle

  Dating from 1760, this castle hotel is set in 88 acres of parkland with a 9-hole golf course. Well-appointed guest rooms, gourmet dining and gracious public rooms combine for a great stay.

Superior & First Class Hotels:

Stay at the following or similar:

• Bunratty Castle Hotel

  Bunratty Castle Hotel
  Bunratty

  

  This hotel is named for the nearby Bunratty Castle, just across the road. Originally a Georgian mansion, the hotel offers the perfect place to relax in a traditional atmosphere and decor. All guest rooms are spacious and equipped with everything for a comfortable stay. The traditional pub is a great place for a drink or casual food.
  
  HOTEL LOCATION: 8 miles from Shannon Airport, the hotel is across the street from 15th century Bunratty Castle, Bunratty Folk Park, the landmark Durty Nelly's Pub and shops at the Bunratty Village Mills. Hotel parking.

  
  Bunratty (1 night)
• Salthill Hotel

  Salthill Hotel
  Salthill

  

  Guest rooms feature a variety of amenities including bathrooms, TVs, and direct dial phones. The rooms also have tea and coffee making facilities. Dine on a variety of dishes at the onsite restaurant and enjoy a drink at the onsite bar.
  
  HOTEL LOCATION: In Salthill, a coastal suburb of Galway and just 2 miles from the city center. Great views of Galway Bay and the Burren. Excellent base for touring Connemara. Hotel parking.

  
  Galway (2 nights)
• City Hotel

  City Hotel
  Derry

  

  This modern, open-plan hotel lobby opens out to Thompson’s Restaurant for breakfasts and dining and Coppins Bar for relaxation with a snack or a cocktail. All 146 guest rooms have been designed to the most exacting standards of contemporary styling. The health and fitness club features a swimming pool and gym.
  
  HOTEL LOCATION: In the center of Derry and within easy walking distance of Derry's famous medieval walls and all the shops and pubs. Hotel parking.

  
  Derry (2 nights)
• Cabra Castle Hotel

  Cabra Castle Hotel
  Kingscourt

  

  This castle’s history dates to 1760 and gives a mature, cultured air to the magnificent hallways and stairwells. Stay in one of 80 historical and richly designed bedrooms, most of which are situated in the courtyard development, a restoration of the original working areas. Play golf on the 9-hole course or walk around the extensive grounds. Member of Manor House Hotels Group.
  
  HOTEL LOCATION: 50 miles northwest of Dublin city and 45 miles from Dublin Airport. Outside the town of Kingscourt, within easy reach of attractions in the Boyne Valley. Hotel parking.

  
  Kingscourt (1 night)
• Burlington Hotel

  Burlington Hotel
  Dublin

  

  This lively, modern hotel offers an excellent standard of hospitality with two bars and two restaurants and 500 fully-equipped guest rooms, making it Dublin’s largest hotel. With its many facilities and great location, it makes an ideal base. Free internet access.
  
  Location: Near Dublin’s famous Georgian squares in a quiet area of the city. It’s a 20-minute walk to Grafton Street and there is a frequent bus service right outside the hotel. Hotel parking.

  
  Dublin (1 night)

Tour Includes

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour
• Sightseeing by luxury coach
• Professional tour director
• 7 nights in hotels listed above
• Full breakfast daily except on day 1 (B)
• 6 dinners (D) including:
  - Farewell dinner and music session at Cabra Castle Hotel
  - 5 table d'hote dinners
• “The Quiet Man” walking tour
• Walking tour of Derry
• Tour of Belfast with a local guide
• Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery
• Visits and admissions to Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey Visitor Centre, Museum of Country Life, W. B. Yeats' Grave, Belleek Pottery Factory, Tower Museum, Titanic Belfast; and Giant's Causeway
• Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
• All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person