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2012 Irish Spirit - 8 Days/7 Nights

Highlights:

• The Abbey Tavern Traditional Show

  The Abbey Tavern Traditional Show

  ’Traditional Irish Night’ offers a 4-course Irish dinner including Irish coffee. The show features the world-famous Abbey Tavern singers and musicians with a lively performance of music, song and the very best of Irish dancing.
• Book of Kells at Trinity College

  Book of Kells at Trinity College

  Visitors walk through the city-center campus of Trinity College to view this world-famous 9th century gospel manuscript housed in the magnificent Old Library. See the ’Turning Darkness into Light’ exhibition, the Book of Kells and other related manuscripts in the Treasury and the magnificent 18th century Long Room.
• 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.
• Ring of Kerry Tour & Connemara

  Ring of Kerry Tour & Connemara

  One of Ireland’s most popular circular drives around the Iveragh Peninsula, starting and ending in Killarney. The 100-mile route of ever-changing scenery of mountains and shoreline combined with varying weather conditions ensures splendid views.
• 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.
• Catamaran Cruise

  Catamaran Cruise

  Travel along the nine-mile inlet of Killary, Ireland’s only fjord, and enjoy uninterrupted views of the spectacular scenery. Because of its sheltered nature, its waters are always calm and the company guarantees no sea-sickness!
• Kiss The Blarney Stone

  Kiss The Blarney Stone

  Built nearly 600 years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, this stronghold has been attracting attention ever since. Millions have flocked to Blarney to kiss the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of the tower, making it one of Ireland’s greatest treasures.

First Class Hotels:

Stay at the following or similar:

• Ashling Hotel

  Ashling Hotel
  Dublin

  

  Recently completely rebuilt, this property offers 225 spacious and well-equipped guest rooms as well as stylish, modern restaurants, bar and public spaces. The hotel is in an excellent location for exploring Dublin, and offers a wide range of services and amenities.
  
  Location:On the north bank of the River Liffey near Phoenix Park. It’s a 20-minute walk to the city center and Temple Bar area or just 5 minutes by Luas tram which stops outside hotel. Hotel parking.

  
  Dublin (1 night)
• Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre

  Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre
  Killarney

  

  This modern hotel underwent a major refurbishment in 2008 to provide guests with 182 rooms that are comfortable and include satellite TV and video facilities. An excellent restaurant serves great Irish breakfasts and carvery dinners while the choice of bars offer live music most nights. The extensive leisure center offer guests a strenuous workout or a leisurely dip in the pool or sauna session.
  
  HOTEL LOCATION: Right in the center of Killarney town within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and pubs. Also close to the jaunting car stand and the peaceful Killarney National Park. Hotel parking.

  
  Killarney (2 nights)
• Westwood House Hotel

  Westwood House Hotel
  Upper Newcastle

  

  This modern hotel emphasizes personal service and a friendly attention to detail. Relax in one of the spacious conservatories, dine fireside in the intimate Meridian Restaurant or enjoy a relaxing drink in the split-level Westwood Bar. All 58 guest rooms are furnished attractively and provide amenities for a comfortable stay. Leisure facilities nearby.
  
  HOTEL LOCATION: One mile to the west of Galway city center. Convenient to reach the city attractions as well as for touring further afield. Hotel parking.

  
  Galway (2 nights)
• Grand Canal Hotel

  Grand Canal Hotel
  Dublin

  

  Centrally located, the Grand Canal Hotel offers a stay near the shops, museums, and galleries. Dominated by modern touches, this hotel is complete with a fitness center and free Wi-Fi. All 142 spacious rooms come with a working space and tea/coffee maker. The Epic Restaurant serves international dishes and the Glassworks Bar offers plasma TVs.
  
  HOTEL LOCATION: The Grand Canal Hotel is located in the south suburbs of Dublin in the affluent Ballsbridge area on the banks of the Grand Canal. The hotel is a 15-minute walk to Grafton Street, Trinity College, National Gallery of Art and many other central attractions. Grand Canal Dock DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) Station lies opposite the hotel.

  
  Dublin (2 nights)

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)
• 4 dinners (D) including
  - Abbey Tavern traditional Irish dinner/show
  - 3 table d'hote dinners
•  Lunch at the Bridge Bar on the Ring of Kerry (L)
• Welcome get-together drink
• Tour of Dublin with a local guide
• Tea & scones at Rathbaun Farm
• Killary Fjord catamaran cruise (Mar 18 - Oct 28 departures)
• Visit and a pint at Guinness Storehouse
• Dublin open-top bus tour
• Visits and admissions to Book of Kells at Trinity College, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Skellig Experience, Cliffs of Moher and Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory
• Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
• All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person