The Phillipsburg Rotary invites you to join our FUN group tour of
Ireland - June 3-11, 2022
$4334 per person includes Direct Flights and Trip Insurance.
A portion of the price helps our local Rotary.
INCLUDED ! Celtic Nights show and dinner in Dublin - Visits to Glendalough Distillery & Kilbeggan Distillery - Jaunting car ride in Killarney - Fairies & Folklore dinner at O’Sheas Pub in Dublin Visits are outlined on the itinerary are included.
Our guided tours offer state-of-the-art luxury coaches with comfy reclining seats and panoramic windows to take in every breathtaking view.
You'll also get:
Airport Meet& Greet, Luxury Coach,
*A welcome get-together drink to meet your fellow travelers, full daily breakfast starting on day two, 4 dinners,1 lunch.
*All on-tour transportation and entrance fees, plus vouchers to allow you to explore in your free time.
*Free wifi on all coaches and in most hotels.
*Document wallet and backpack to keep all your paperwork and daily essentials organized during your trip.
*All local taxes, hotel service charges, and handling of one suitcase per person throughout your tour AND A Tee Shirt.
ITINERARY -
DEPART from Newark on an overnight flight across the Atlantic. Enjoy in-flight !
Sat, Jun-04 DUBLIN ARRIVAL, HOP ON HOP OFF BUS, CELTIC NIGHTS SHOW- Land at Dublin Airport, complete customs and immigration formalities before meeting your CIE Tours driver/guide, who will welcome you to Ireland. Head to your hotel in Dublin to drop off your luggage and belongings, and then spend the day at leisure, where you can choose from a wide variety of pursuits. Use your Hop on Hop off pass to visit several places so you can get better acquainted with the city. There are also plenty of museums of Irish interest such as the National Museum, the National Gallery or the Writers Museum. You may also want to shop along Nassau Street, the pedestrianized Grafton Street or Henry Street. Head back to the hotel this afternoon to freshen up because this evening, you will head to the Arlington Hotel to experience the Celtic Nights show, which includes a 3-course dinner and lively entertainment. OVERNIGHT: ACADEMY PLAZA HOTEL, DUBLIN
Sun, Jun-05 GLASNEVIN MUSEUM & GLENDALOUGH After breakfast, depart Dublin and start your day by visiting the Glasnevin Museum, Ireland’s national necropolis, for a guided tour of the final resting place of some of the most prominent people in Ireland’s history. Next, travel to County Wicklow and stop to visit the 6th century monastic ruins of Glendalough. The visitor centre explains how St. Kevin founded this settlement at a time when Christianity was burgeoning throughout Ireland. While in Glendalough, stop into the Glendalough Distillery, known as being Ireland’s First Craft Distillery, to enjoy some tastings of their fine whiskey, gin and poitain products. Continue today’s journey to Kilkenny, where you will check into your hotel and enjoy an evening free to explore the town and dine independently. OVERNIGHT: PEMBROKE HOTEL, KILKENNY
Mon, Jun-06 WATERFORD WALKING TOUR This morning, travel south to Waterford and take a leisurely walking tour of the town with a local guide. Stroll along Merchant's Quay before passing the Clock Tower, Reginald's Tower, City Hall, Theatre Royal and many other historical places. After your tour, check into your hotel room. Enjoy some free time before joining your group for dinner at the hotel restaurant tonight. DINNER & OVERNIGHT: GRANVILLE HOTEL, WATERFORD
Tue, Jun-07 BLARNEY CASTLE & JAUNTING CAR RIDE IN KILLARNEY After breakfast, set out on a drive to Blarney, where you can climb the battlements of Blarney Castle and kiss the famous "Stone of Eloquence". You can also explore the Blarney Castle Gardens which consists of 60 acres of gardens, arboretums and waterways. Continue on from Blarney and head to Killarney. Once there, take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride through the grounds of the Killarney National Park. After your ride, check into your hotel room, and the rest of the night is yours to explore the town and dine at one of Killarney’s many exciting pubs and restaurants that serve great traditional Irish food and live entertainment. OVERNIGHT: KILLARNEY AVENUE HOTEL, KILLARNEY
Wed, Jun-08 RING OF KERRY & SKELLIG EXPERIENCE This morning, set off to explore the Ring of Kerry, which consist of over 100 miles of marvelous scenery. See some of Ireland’s highest peaks on one side of the road and a coastline scattered with golden beaches and rocky headlands on the other. There will also be plenty of stops to take-in the scenery and to snap photos. Stop at Kerry Bog village, which gives a personal insight into how people lived and worked in Ireland in the 18th Century. Next, cross over onto Valencia Island to visit the Skellig Experience, which describes the life of early monks who led austere lives on the nearby islands. Enjoy lunch at the Skellig Restaurant, which offers picturesque views of the seafront. After lunch, make your journey back to Killarney, and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. OVERNIGHT: KILLARNEY AVENUE HOTEL, KILLARNEY
Thu, Jun-09 ST. BRIGID'S WELL & CLIFFS OF MOHER Depart Killarney this morning and stop in Liscannor, visit St. Brigid's Well, located within a stone well house where pilgrims leave offerings and perform other ritualized activities. Then, drive along the coast of County Clare to visit the Cliffs of Moher, which overlook the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince along with the Princess Bride have scenes that were filmed at this stunning landmark. Continue to Galway, where upon arrival, you will join a local guide for a gentle walking tour of the city. See the medieval city walls, Lynch’s Castle and the narrow streets. Check into your hotel and dine with your fellow travelers in the hotel restaurant this evening. DINNER & OVERNIGHT: GALWAY BAY HOTEL, GALWAY
Fri, Jun-10 CLONMACNOISE, KILBEGGAN DISTILLERY & DINNER AT O’SHEAS PUB Say good-bye to Galway this morning and travel to the center of Ireland to visit Clonmacnoise. This monastic settlement was founded in 545 and is delightfully set on the banks of the River Shannon. Learn about the history of the site and take a walk around to see the ancient monuments. Stop for a traditional Irish coffee at a local shop before you continue your travels towards Kilbeggan to visit the Kilbeggan Distillery, which was established in 1757 and is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in the world. Enjoy a tour and tasting of the finished product. Continue your drive and make your way into Dublin. Check into your hotel room and freshen up before heading to O’Shea’s Pub for a Fairies & Folklore Dinner. This evening, enjoy an Irish dinner while renowned storytellers bring you a world of the imagination with wonderful insights and mystical tales about Irish life in times past. OVERNIGHT: ACADEMY PLAZA HOTEL, DUBLIN
Sat, Jun-11 RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES Sadly, today your vacation has come to its final day. Transfer to Dublin Airport in good time to check in for your flight. You may do some last minute shopping at the duty free stores before boarding your aircraft and flying across the Atlantic Ocean back to the United States. Notes: Short Overview - The driver is available for up to eight hours a day for touring. Gratuity is not included (driver and/or tour director). For a more detailed look at our Terms and Conditions, please see Page 4 of your contract. Hotels (or similar) Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin Pembroke Hotel, Kilkenny Granville Hotel, Waterford Killarney Avenue Hotel, Killarney Galway Bay Hotel, Galway Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin 1 night 1 night 1 night 2 nights 1 night 1 night Highlights - Celtic Nights show and dinner in Dublin - Visits to Glendalough Distillery & Kilbeggan Distillery - Jaunting car ride in Killarney - Fairies & Folklore dinner at O’Sheas Pub in Dublin.
The driver is available for up to eight hours a day for touring. Gratuity is not included (driver and/or tour director). Tip is left up to each.
1 Dublin Academy Plaza Hotel,
1 Pembroke Hotel, Kilkenny
1 Granville Hotel, Waterford
2 Killarney Avenue Hotel, Killarney
1 Galway Bay Hotel, Galway Academy Plaza Hotel,
1 Dublin Academy Plaza Hotel
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