Sample Itinerary:

Classic Luxury Ireland
2003

Day 1:

Depart the U.S. for Ireland.

Day 2: Failte! Welcome to Dublin's Fair City

Arrive Dublin Airport and transfer to Brooks Hotel for a 2-night stay. This stylish hotel is situated in the heart of Dublin and offers guests an attentive staff, modern amenities, and an unbeatable location. After some rest take a look 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. In the evening perhaps have dinner in one of Dublin's many fine restaurants and later perhaps enjoy a welcome drink at one of Dublin's many pubs, wine bars, or nightclubs.

Overnight: Brooks Hotel, Dublin
Dinner: On your own

Day 3: The Pulse of Ireland

Discover more of Dublin today on your own. Go to Smithfield and visit Ceol - the Irish Traditional Music Centre, an interactive museum dedicated to Irish music with a variety of high-tech exhibits and presentations, including a video exhibit on Irish dancing. Next see the Old Jameson Distillery, where you will see the birthplace of some of Ireland's finest. You may decide to have lunch in Smithfield or perhaps in Temple Bar, Dublin's liveliest nightlife district". Later stroll through St. Stephens Green, the finest Georgian Square in Europe. Do some shopping on fashionable Grafton Street or in the Powerscourt Townhouse. In the evening perhaps enjoy dinner and live Irish entertainment at the Jury's Cabaret.

Overnight: Brooks Hotel, Dublin
Dinner: On your own

Day 4: The Garden of Ireland

This morning meet your driver/ pick up your car in Dublin City Centre and drive south through Wicklow, the "garden of Ireland". Stop first at Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall, a diverse collection of mature and historic gardens, and the largest waterfall in Ireland and the British Isles. Continue to Glendalough, "the valley of the two lakes", a sixth century monastic ruin, set in a majestic mountain setting. Perhaps stop at the Avoca Handweavers in the sleepy town of Avoca, the setting for the British soap Ballykissangel. Drive further south to Arthurstown Co. Wexford for a 1-night stay at Dunbrody Country House. Hiding in 200 acres of tranquil parklands, this 1830's Georgian manor is an enchanting getaway, known for its exquisite cuisine. Enjoy dinner in the hotel tonight.

Overnight: Dunbrody Country House, Arthurstown, Co. Wexford
Dinner: Dunbrody House

Day 5:Waterford Crystal

This morning drive to Waterford and tour the Waterford Crystal Factory. See this etiquite crystal being made, and perhaps buy some to take home in the gift shop. Continue to the nearby heritage town of Cobh. See Cobh: The Queenstown Story, dedicated to the thousands of emigrants who left from this port between the 18th and 20th centuries. You will also find an exhibit dedicated to Titanic, which made its last stop in Cobh before its fateful trip. Later continue west to Killarney Co. Kerry and check into Aghadoe heights for a two-night stay. Situated in the incredibly scenic Aghadoe region outside Killarney Town, this 5-star hotel offers amazing views of the Lakes of Killarney, while providing guests with a variety of services and amenities. Later this evening perhaps take a stroll around the traditional town of Killarney before returning to you hotel for dinner this evening.

Overnight: Aghadoe Heights Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Dinner: Aghadoe Heights Hotel

Day 6: The Ring Of Kerry

Spend today exploring 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 three of Ireland's largest mountains, Carrantuohill, Beenkeragh, and Caher. Stop to see Staigue Fort, a large stone circular structure, reputed to date back to 1000 B.C. Make a stop at the Skellig heritage Centre and see how life existed on the Skellig Mountains since the 6th Century. In the late afternoon return to Aghadoe Heights and perhaps take advantage of the hotel's extensive leisure facilities. Tonight perhaps head into Killarney town and enjoy dinner in one of the towns many fine restaurants. After dinner perhaps head to one of Killarney's busy live music pubs for a drink and some traditional Irish music.

Overnight: Aghadoe Heights Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Dinner: On Your Own

Day 7: Killarney and the Clare Coast

This morning drive through the incredibly scenic Killarney National Park to Killarney Town for a visit. See Muckross House and Gardens and then continue north through the picturesque village of Adare to Limerick City. Perhaps stop to see King John's Castle, one of Ireland's most treasured medieval remnants. Continue to Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare for your final two nights at Dromoland Castle. This world-renowned resort is bejeweled by a fairytale castle and complimented by excellent service, superb cuisine, and a vast estate that includes an 18-hole golf course. Say good-bye to your new friend and driver tonight. Enjoy fine dining tonight in the castle.

Overnight: Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare
Dinner: Dromoland Castle

Day 8: Slan Abhaile!

Drive to Shannon airport drop off your car/ transfer on your own to Shannon airport. Depart Ireland for the U.S.

Proposal Quotation for
Classic Luxury Ireland
2003

This package includes:

*Round-trip air on Aer lingus from New York, Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, or Los Angeles (other cities available for a supplement),
*5 nights of 4 star accommodations and 1 night in a 5 star castle,
*Full Irish breakfast daily,
*Weekly rental of automatic car and detailed driving directions or chauffeur-driven car (supplement of $50 to $450 per person, based on 4 days driver services for 2 to 8 people)

Cost:
$1,195 to $2,057
per person, sharing a double room, excluding taxes

Itinerary Subject to Availability

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

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