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Treasures Ireland
NORTHERN IRELAND
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Blaze a trail and check off the Treasures of Ireland on this quick jaunt around the ‘Emerald Isle’, including stops in Dublin, Cork and Cobh – Titanic’s final fateful stop. Learn all about Viking history, kiss the Blarney Stone and watch in wonder as the idyllic Ring of Kerry unfolds.
IRELAND
Cliffs of Moher Shannon
Complimentary Dublin return available
1 DUBLIN
Glendalough
1 LIMERICK
Foynes Waterford Ring of Kerry
2 KILLARNEY Blarney
1 CORK Cobh
YOUR MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHTS EXPLORE Dublin, Titanic Story in Cobh and Killarney National Park with a Local Specialist. DISCOVER Waterford, Cork and Killarney. VISIT Trinity College, Glendalough, Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Torc Waterfall, Foynes Flying Boat Museum and the Cliffs of Moher. VIEW St. Kevin’s Cross in Glendalough and St. John’s Castle in Limerick. SEE Dublin’s Georgian Squares. SCENIC DRIVE of the Ring of Kerry.
Your Itinerary DAY 1 | FÁILTE TO DUBLIN Put a little Irish spring in your step and stroll through the lyrical capital of Dublin – your springboard to an unforgettable jaunt through the treasures of Ireland. Join a Local Specialist this afternoon to explore the city’s iconic sights. Walk the cobbled courtyard of Trinity College and see the Book of Kells. Then, enjoy a Welcome Reception to get to know your fellow travellers. (WR) Hotel: Hyatt Centric
DAY 3 | SEE THE SIGHTS OF BLARNEY AND KILLARNEY Stop in Cobh, the charming seaside town that was the final port of call for the tragic Titanic on its fateful voyage. Join your Local Specialist for a walking tour to re-live the timeline of the Titanic, then embark on a scenic drive to Blarney Castle, kissing its famous stone to acquire the ‘gift of the gab’. Continue to Killarney where you’ll spend the next two nights. (B) Hotel: Killarney Avenue
DAY 2 | J0URNEY TO WATERFORD AND CORK Departing Dublin this morning, we journey to the peaceful monastic ruins at Glendalough that survived repeated Viking attacks over the centuries. We’ll Dive Into Culture, watching the master craftsmen of the House of Waterford Crystal as they create delicate works of art. Our final stop today is the ‘rebel’ city of Cork, where we’ll have a free evening to enjoy a little Irish craic and soak up the lively atmosphere of this university city. Our Stays with Stories accommodations is the historic Maldron Shandon Hotel, originally the city’s first general hospital built in the 1700s. (B) Hotel: Maldron Shandon
DAY 4 | A DAY ON THE RING OF KERRY Stop and admire Torc Waterfall during your leisurely guided walk with a Local Specialist over wooden paths and lakeshore trails. The rest of our day is spent admiring the enduring beauty along Ireland’s most scenic coastal drive around the Ring of Kerry. Later, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience awaits at Muckross Traditional Farms. Here, you’ll join your companions for a Be My Guest encounter with an Irish rural community from the 1930s and Connect With Locals, stepping back in time to learn about traditional Irish farm life against the scenic backdrop of the lakes of Killarney. (B,BMG)
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