Party
of 6 Golf Tour of Ireland & Scotland
September, 2006
Day 1: Failte! Ireland Welcomes
you!
K Club |
Arrive Dublin Airport and meet your
Irish driver. Get acquainted as you drive to the Kildare
Hotel & Country Club for a 3-night stay. Relax
and enjoy this magnificent estate. First enjoy a 1-hour
spa treatment in the hotel's leisure center to help
you unwind before your fabulous tour ahead! Perhaps
play a round of golf on one of the K Club's courses
or tour the area, visiting the Irish National Stud
and the Japanese Gardens in Kildare. Tonight enjoy
dinner in the hotel.
Overnight: K Club Considered one of
Ireland's most luxurious and elegant resorts, the
K Club is internationally renowned for its exquisite
art, brilliant cuisine, and impeccable service.
Day 2: Ryder
Cup, 2005 and a Mystical Site from 2,500 B.C.
K Club |
This morning play The K Club. Considered
one of Europe's most challenging courses, The K Club
offers championship golf at its finest. Later drive
north to Meath and tour the Boyne Valley. Visit the
Hill of Tara, once the seat of the high kings of Ireland.
See Newgrange, a Neolithic burial tomb and passage
centre that pre-dates the pyramids. The visitors centre
features a life-size replica and a very informative
audio visual presentation on this site that is considered
to be Ireland's most significant archaeological site.
Tonight perhaps have dinner at a local restaurant
or dine in the hotel on your own.
Day 3: Classic Irish Links and
1,000 Shades of Wicklow Green
Portmarnock |
Today play your first round of Irish
links golf at Portmarnock. Surrounded by water on
three sides, this renowned course is both stunning
and challenging. Later drive south into Wicklow, "the
garden of Ireland". Visit Powerscourt Gardens
and Waterfall, which features an extensive and eclectic
group of gardens and the largest waterfall in the
British Isles. Continue south through the Wicklow
mountains to Glendalough, a 6th century monastic ruin
set in a majestic mountain haven. Later return to
the K Club for another night of fine dining in the
hotel restaurant.
Day 4: Kilkenny : The Medieval
City and Country House Estate
Mount Juliet House |
Drive south today to Thomastown, County
Kilkenny for a 1-night stay at Mount Juliet. This
country estate boasts more than 900 acres on the River
Nore, offering a championship golf course, horseback
riding, and fishing, while offering clients luxurious
accommodation and exquisite country house cuisine.
Play a round at Mount Juliet, a parkland Irish course
that has hosted a variety of championships. Later
perhaps tour nearby Kilkenny City, Ireland's finest
example of a medieval city. Tour Kilkenny Castle and
perhaps do some shopping at the Kilkenny Design Centre.
Enjoy dinner tonight in Mount Juliet House.
Day 5: Medieval castles, the
Gift of the Gab, and, West Cork
Park Hotel Kenmare
Kenmare, Co. Kerry |
Today drive through Tipperary, seeing
the Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle, grand reminders
of the early days of Irish kings as far back as the
4th century. Continue to County Cork, stopping at
Blarney Castle, where a kiss of the Blarney Stone
is said to impart eloquence. Perhaps do some shopping
at the Blarney Woolen Mills, where you will find everything
from clothing to crystal, all Irish-made. Continue
through incredibly scenic West Cork, taking in the
views that have made Ireland famous for natural beauty.
Drive into County Kerry, arriving in Kenmare. Check
into the Park Hotel Kenmare for a 2-night stay. As
Ireland's most established luxury hotel, the Park
has set the standard for excellence, offering impeccable
service, individually decorated rooms, and a magnificent
restaurant. Tonight enjoy a gourmet dinner at the
Park Hotel.
Day 6: Kingdom of Kerry
Waterville Golf Club |
This morning drive to the world renowned
Ring of Kerry. This naturally stunning region has
lured locals and travelers for years with its spectacular
mountain, lakeside, bogland, and coastal scenery.
With very few commercial tourist stops the Ring of
Kerry's natural wonders and views are an attraction
unto themselves, including Ireland's four largest
mountains, Carrantuohill, Beenkeragh, Caher, and Carrautonhill.
Play a round of scenic and challenging golf at Waterville.
Renowned as a challenging links course, complimented
by the amazing sea views, Waterville is a golf-must!
Later return to Kenmare and perhaps have dinner in
one of Kenmare's many fine restaurants.
Day 7: Ballybunion Old and The
Manor...
Adare Manor |
Discover more of Kerry today, visiting
Killarney, the bustling center of Kerry. Visit Muckross
House and Gardens and perhaps take a horse and jaunt
ride through the Killarney National Park. Continue
to the north coast of Kerry for a round of golf on
the incomparable Ballybunion. Perhaps Ireland's most
famous links course, Ballybunion has been a favorite
for over 100 years. Later drive north to the picturesque
village of Adare, which offers thatched roofed cottages,
interesting monastic ruins, and a variety of antique
and specialty shops. Check in to Adare Manor for a
1-night stay. This castle-like resort was built in
1832 as the residence of the Earl of Dunraven and
boasts stately halls, elegant bedroom, and a vast
variety of facilities and activities, including a
championship golf course, horse back riding, and a
leisure centre. Enjoy fine dining tonight at Adare
Manor.
Day 8: World Class Golf , Cliffs of Moher, Sumptuous
Country House
St. Clerans |
Continue through Limerick into County
Clare, stopping to visit Bunratty Castle and Folk
Park, where you will get a glimpse into 19th century
Ireland. Continue to the magnificent Clare Coast and
see the world renowned Cliffs of Moher, which stretch
dramatically 700 feet. Play another world renowned
course at Lahinch. The rugged coastal terrain of Lahinch
gives golfers a unique experience and some interesting
surprises. Drive through Clare's Burren region and
into County Galway, arriving in Craughwell for a 1-night
stay at St. Clerans. Formerly the family home of John
Houston, the famous director, this small luxury country
house is immaculately decorated and dedicated to personalized
service and attention. Enjoy another gourmet dinner
tonight at St. Clerans.
Day 9: Glasgow and 5-Star Scotland
at its finest...
Transfer to Shannon Airport, say good-bye
to your Irish driver, and depart for Scotland. Sl'an
Abhaile! Fly to Scotland, arriving Glasgow Airport.
Meet your Scottish driver/guide and see the sites
of Glasgow, including George Square, which has statues
of Queen Victoria, Robert Burns, and Sir Walter Scott,
as well as the Hunterian Art Gallery, which houses
pieces from Rembrandt, Whistler and many others. Later
drive south to Turnberry Hotel for a 2-night stay.
Renowned for its magnificent golf courses, this 5-star
resort offers guests elegant surroundings, a host
of facilities, and the best in service. Relax and
enjoy a 1-hour spa treatment in the hotel's leisure
center. Have dinner tonight in the hotel's dining
room.
Day 10: Scottish Golf, Robert Burns,
and Relaxation...
Today play a round of golf at Turnberry.
Offering two world famous courses, the Ailsa and Western
Gailes, Turnberry is a perfect example of Scottish
golf at its best. Later tour the area, driving north
through "Burns Country". Visit the lovely
village of Ayr and the birthplace of Burns, Alloway,
just 2 miles south. Visit Culzean Castle and Country
Park, a magnificent mansion, set on a dramatic clifftop.
Later return to Turnberry for afternoon tea, where
you can enjoy the magnificent sea views. Enjoy dinner
tonight in the hotel.
Day 11: Another Golfers' Dream /
Edinburgh, the Cultural Capital
This morning play another round of
golf at Prestwick. Later drive to Edinburgh for a
2-night stay at the Balmoral Hotel. Located on Princes
Street, this elegant hotel is considered the finest
in Edinburgh, and offers exquisite service, a full
service leisure spa, and an ideal location. Tour this
exciting city later. Visit Edinburgh Castle, which
was inhabited as far back as the year 1000. Absorb
the views from the castle's tower and then walk the
Royal Mile, seeing some of Scotland's most historic
attractions including Cannonball House. Visit the
Parliament House, the seat of the Scottish government
until 1707 and then drive to the Palace of Holyroodhouse,
the official residence of the queen when she is in
Scotland. Dine on your own tonight in Edinburgh.
Day 12: The Lothians: Reminders
of a Regal Time
Today tour the castles and manor houses
of the Lothians, Edinburgh's surrounding countryside.
First visit Dalmeny House, the first of the stately
homes clustered on the western edge of Edinburgh.
This 1815 Tudor Gothic boasts 18th century French
furniture and a spectacular library. Next see Hopetoun
House, dating back to 1699. Continue along the Forth
Valley Castle trail and visit the House of the Binns,
a fortified stronghold which was transformed into
a gracious mansion in the 17th century. Next visit
the splendid ruin of Linlithgow Palace, birthplace
of Mary, Queen of Scots. Later return to Edinburgh
for dinner on your own.
Day 13: A World
Class Golf Resort
This morning drive to the medieval
town of Stirling for a tour. Take the Back Walk leading
to Stirling Castle, which dominates the landscape.
Continue to the midlands of Scotland, arriving for
a 2-night stay at The Gleneagles Hotel. By far Scotland's
most complete luxury resort, Gleneagles comprises
830 acres and offers a broad range of activities including
three 18-hole championship golf courses, horseback
riding, clay-target shooting, falconry, and off-road
driving. This afternoon play a round at Gleneagles.
Another of Scotland's finest courses, Gleneagles is
world renowned as a spectacular parkland course. Later
perhaps have a massage in the leisure center or take
a leisurely swim. In the evening dine at Gleneagles.
Day 14: The Old Course
Today play golf where the game was
invented at St. Andrews. Live every golfer's dream
at this world renowned course that has been around
for over 100 years. Later tour this historic town.
See the oldest structure in St. Andrews, St. Rules'
Church built in 1126. Visit St. Andrews University,
the oldest university in Scotland. Tour the British
Golf Museum, which explains the history of golf as
we know it. On your way back to Gleneagles, perhaps
visit Perth and the many surrounding castles and ruins.
Visit Elcho Castle, an abandoned 15th century fortified
mansion with an eerie effect. See Scone Palace, which
offers a 19th century theme and continue to Huntingtontower
Castle, a double tower dating back from the 15th century.
Return to Gleneagles and enjoy a farewell dinner in
the hotel's dining room.
Day 15:
Transfer to Glasgow Airport, say good-bye
to your Scottish driver and depart for the U.S.
Party
of 6 15 Days
September, 2005:
This luxury package includes:
•
One-way airfare from Shannon to Glasgow
• 15 days services of a private driver/guide,
including driver's meals and accommodations
• Van hire, including gas, unlimited
mileage, and insurance
• 14 nights accommodation in 5-star deluxe
castles, country houses and hotels including private
bath
• 11 rounds of world championship golf,
including pre-booked tee times and greens fees
• 10 gourmet table d'hote dinners
• Two 1-hour spa treatments (massage,
facial, manicure, etc.)
• Full Irish or Scottish breakfast each
morning
• Customized itinerary designed by a
travel expert
• Options for additional pre-booked activities,
golf, spa treatments, and lunch and dinner
reservations
• Deluxe travel documents sent by overnight
courier
• All taxes and hotel service charges
• 5-star service from a Warren Tours
representative in Ireland and New York
• Land Only Cost based on 6 people traveling:
$7,757.00 per person, based on double occupancy
Itinerary
subject to availability
Please
note that a non-refundable deposit of $1,500 per person
is due immediately if you wish to reserve any or all
of the above arrangements. Payments must be by check
or money order. Final payment is due 60 days prior
to departure.
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due to sickness of the insured, a travelling companion,
or a family member as well as baggage delay, trip
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