FOOD, DRINK, MUSIC, LAUGHS
Luxury Motorcoach Tour
Kinsale Festival of Autumn Flavors
October, 2006

Day 1: Depart the U.S. for Ireland.

Day 2: October 5, Sunday: Failte! Welcome to Ireland

Galway Eyre Square, Galway

Arrive at Shannon Airport, meet your driver guide and drive to Doolin where you will enjoy your first Full Irish breakfast. After breakfast begin your tour of Ireland by visiting the Cliffs of Moher. The West of Ireland’s most visited natural wonder, these dramatic cliffs stand 700 feet over the Atlantic, offering views of the Aran Islands (on a clear day!). Continue north through the unique Burren region to Galway City where you will check into the Galway Great Southern Hotel for a 2-night stay. Originally a railroad hotel built in the 19th century, this elegant Galway City landmark overlooks Eyre Square in the heart of the city, offering excellent cuisine and extensive facilities, including an indoor pool. Perhaps take a walk around this exciting city. As the “cultural capital” of Ireland, Galway City is where the old world meets the new. Here you will find a long history complimented by large artistic and student communities. Enjoy the interesting galleries and shops, as well as the many excellent music pubs and entertaining street performers. Perhaps visit the towering sight of Galway Cathedral or, to give it its proper name, Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St. Nicholas. Built on the site of an old jail, this cathedral encompasses the beautiful work of many different Irish artists. This evening get better acquainted with the group at a Welcome Cocktail reception in the hotel, before enjoying fine dining.

Overnight: Galway Great Southern Hotel, Eyre Square, Galway
Lunch: On your own
Dinner: Galway Great Southern Hotel

Day 3: October 6, Monday: Galway City & Connemara

This morning you will have the option to enjoy the nature of Connemara and a good laugh while horseback riding with Willie Leahy in Connemara, western Galway, and one of its Irish speaking regions or gaeltacht, known for its wildly beautiful mountain and coastal terrain. Willie is one of Ireland’s most recognized equestrian experts and guides and makes all of his Connemara tours colorful and fun http://www.connemara-trails.com. Alternatively perhaps enjoy some free time in Galway City this morning (or a leisurely rise!). Around noon meet the driver and head west into Connemara. Drive through the Twelve Pins Mountains to Clifden, the seaside capital of Connemara. Everyone will meet for lunch in a Connemara restaurant. Later visit Kylemore Abbey, a castle-like edifice set against a dramatic mountain backdrop. In the late afternoon return to Galway where you will enjoy a gourmet dinner in one of Galway’s many fine restaurants.

Overnight: Galway Great Southern Hotel, Eyre Square, Galway
Lunch: Clifden restaurant
Dinner: Galway Restaurant

Day 4: October 7, Tuesday: Dublin’s Fair City

The Clarence Dublin

This morning depart Galway for Dublin. Arrive in Dublin and enjoy a Dublin City Tour before checking into The Clarence for a 2-night stay. Owned by Bono and The Edge from the rock group U2, The Clarence set the standards for chic design hotels in Ireland. Located in Temple Bar, Dublin’s “Left Bank”, The Clarence offers one of Dublin’s best bars, the Octagon Bar, as well as an exquisite restaurant, The Tea Room. After some rest enjoy some free time around Dublin City. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin’s oldest Christian site, dating back to the time of St. Patrick. See the Book of Kells in Trinity College. This evening enjoy dinner at the Tea Room restaurant at the Clarence.

Overnight: The Clarence, Dublin
Lunch: Tea Room, The Clarence
Dinner: On your own

Day 5: October 8, Wednesday:The Pulse of Ireland

This morning enjoy some free time in Dublin before enjoying a traditional Dublin pub lunch. This afternoon tour the Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery and then pay a visit to the Guinness Storehouse to see the history of Ireland’s favorite national drinks. Enjoy a freshly pulled Guinness in the sky-high lounge overlooking Dublin City. This evening experience one of Ireland’s most exciting traditional culture tours. Go on a 3-hour long Cultural Crawl around the city. A compere, of renowned character, who introduces the group to the most appealing aspects of Irish Culture, leads the tour. The Culture Crawl includes a buffet dinner, an Irish dancing display, whiskey tasting, story telling and traditional Irish music all during a pub hopping tour of Dublin’s best.

Overnight: The Clarence, Dublin
Lunch: Dublin pub
Dinner: Culture Crawl Ireland

Day 6: October 9, Thursday: Gourmet Country House Cuisine

Dunbrody Country House Co. Wexford

Depart Dublin after breakfast and drive southeast into County Kilkenny where you will visit Kilkenny Castle. Situated on the River Nore, this Norman castle dates back to 1192, and carries with it a great deal of interesting history. Across the street from the Castle is Kilkenny Design Centre. Originally the coach house and stables for Kilkenny Castle, this building is now home to some of the best designers and craftspeople in Ireland. Continue to Arthurstown, County Wexford where you will check into Dunbrody Country House for a 1-night stay. Hiding in 200 acres of tranquil parklands, this 1830’s Georgian manor is an enchanting getaway, known for its exquisite cuisine. Upon arrival enjoy a chef demonstration given by Kevin Dundon the gourmet chef at Dunbrody Country House. This evening enjoy a gourmet country house dinner at Dunbrody.

Overnight: Dunbrody Country House, Arthurstown, Co. Wexford
Lunch: On your own in Kilkenny
Dinner: Dunbrody Country House

Day 7: October 10, Friday: Kinsale, Ireland’s Gourmet Capital

Kinsale harbour

This morning continue into County Cork and visit the Old Midleton Whiskey Distillery. Have a tour of the distillery and a taste of Midleton’s prized spirit. By now you should be an expert whiskey taster! Arrive in Kinsale, best known as Ireland’s “gourmet capital”. Famous for its incredible variety and quality of cuisine, and its beautifully maintained harbor-side setting, this delightful town is popular with people from all corners of the world. Check into Acton’s Hotel for a 2-night stay. Located in landscaped gardens over looking Kinsale’s beautiful harbor and marina. The hotels intrinsic charm and ideal location make it a focal point of the town. This afternoon enjoy the events at the opening ceremony of the Kinsale Festival of Autumn Flavours, and then enjoy a harbor cruise around the marina. Later this afternoon take part in the ‘buy your Guinness, grab your oysters’ event before enjoying dinner in a local restaurant participating in the gourmet festival. Perhaps enjoy the lively scenes found at the local pubs and night clubs.

Overnight: Actons Hotel, Kinsale, Co. Cork
Lunch: Gourmet Festival event
Dinner: Gourmet Festival participating restaurant

Day 8: October 11, Saturday:Kinsale Festival of Autumn Flavours

This morning celebrate the festival with the annual parade and outdoor festivities. Around lunchtime enjoy the gourmet festival events taking place including A Taste of Kinsale and Buy your Guinness, grab your oysters. Perhaps enjoy the Harbour Cruise from idyllic Kinsale Harbour. This evening enjoy a Farewell Cocktail reception at your hotel before having dinner at a local restaurant participating in the gourmet festival. Enjoy a final night of good Irish craic (Irish for fun) in the pubs and nightclubs of Kinsale.

Overnight: Actons Hotel, Kinsale, Co. Cork
Lunch: Gourmet Festival event
Dinner: Gourmet Festival participating restaurant

Day 9, October 12, Sunday:

Transfer to Shannon Airport, say good-bye to your new friend and driver today, and depart Ireland for the U.S.

Warren Tours
Food, Drink, Music, Laughs
Luxury Motorcoach Tour
Kinsale Festival of Autumn Flavors
October, 2006

This package includes:

• Roundtrip Airfare on Aer Lingus from JFK (other cities available for additional supplement)

• 7 days Luxury motorcoach transportation and services of a professional Driver/Guide

• Transfer from Kinsale hotel to Shannon Airport

• 2 nights Standard room accommodation in a 5-star hotel

• 2 nights Standard room accommodation in a 4-star hotel

• 1 night Superior/Deluxe room accommodation in a 4-star country house

• 2 nights Superior Sea-view room accommodation in a 3-star hotel

• Full Irish breakfast daily

• 7 Irish Gourmet Dinners with wine/beer

• 4 lunches

• Welcome and Farewell cocktail receptions with hors d’oeuvres

• All gratuities for drivers, guides and all hotel and restaurant staffs

• All admissions to attractions and sites visited

• All admissions to festival activities and events for the Kinsale Festival of Autumn Flavors

• All taxes and service charges

• Deluxe travel documents including reference material, delivered by overnight courier

• 5-star service from Warren Tours travel planners

Cost:

Total cost based on a shared double room:
$3,279.00 per person

Tour Supplements:
First/Business Class Up-grade: Add $3,700.00 per person
Deluxe room upgrade (at 3 hotels): Add $100.00 per person

Trip Cancellation Insurance:
From $168 per person depending on trip cost and age

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Itinerary subject to change

Maximum of 20 guests per tour
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Inquire for self-drive/chauffeur-drive options of this tour,
tour extensions, or special requests

Please note:
A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person, plus total airfare, is due immediately if you wish to reserve any or all of the above arrangements. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. All changes and cancellations are subject to penalty. Please inquire about trip cancellation insurance.