Itinerary for: Irish Wonder 2010 (IRWO)
- Dublin
- Boyle
- Knock
- Sligo
- Enniskillen
- Galway
- Cliffs of Moher
- Limerick
- Killarney
- County Kerry
- Blarney
Day 1:
Welcome to Dublin! After check-in, time to relax. Later, we will enjoy a sightseeing tour which includes views of Dublin Castle, Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Phoenix Park. Your evening is at leisure.
Hotel: Ardmore
Day 2:
First to Boyle to see the Cistercian Abbey ruins, then on to the pilgrimage town of Knock in County Mayo, where villagers saw apparitions of the Virgin Mary, before we continue to Sligo. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Sligo Southern
Day 3:
We travel along the beautiful Donegal coast via Yeat’s country to Bundoran and cross into Northern Ireland to visit the Belleek Pottery Centre. Then we follow the shores of Lough Erne to the town of Enniskillen. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Day 4:
First to Connemara to stop at Kylemore Abbey, then to Galway city where we hear about Christopher Colombus’ visit on his way to discover America. Finally we travel on to the stunning Cliffs of Moher in County Clare before reaching Limerick. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Jurys Inn
Day 5:
Today we enjoy an included orientation tour of the city, which was the setting of the film Angela’s Ashes. The tour highlights St. Mary’s Cathedral and King John’s Castle. Later we have time at leisure and the chance to visit the Bunratty Folk Park. (Full breakfast)
Day 6:
This morning continue south, visiting Killarney and its lakes before taking a scenic drive across Macgillycuddy Reeks and the Ring of Kerry, where we enjoy the spectacular scenery as we follow the coastline. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Abbey Gate
Day 7:
This morning our days starts with a drive to Blarney Castle with the chance to acquire the
‘gift of the gab’ by kissing the Blarney stone. Then back to the capital city, Dublin, for the final
night of our tour. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Ardmore
Day 8:
This morning it is time to bid farewell to your Tour Director and new-found friends as your memorable tour of the Emerald Isle comes to an end. (Full breakfast)