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Georgian Farmhouse

How better to experience Ireland than by staying in stylish Georgian or other period | historic farmhouses, where history and the warm Irish welcome can be combined.

This program is based on bed and full Irish breakfast accommodation in en-suite bedrooms in stylish Georgian or other period | historic farmhouses. The accommodations used are generally those whose basic structures would have been built from the late 1700`s to the late 1800`s and have been occupied by the same families since then; many of them are still full working farms.

Visit Dublin, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Cork and West Cork or Kerry, Ring of Kerry, Limerick or Tipperary and Kildare or Meath.
Ireland is steeped in history and can trace its heritage to almost 5,000 thousand years ago with archaeological sites like Newgrange, near Dublin and the Ceide Fields in County Mayo. Ireland is also famous for its warm welcome, its `Cead Mile Failte` or `One Hundred Thousand Welcomes`. THIS IS A PRE-SET SELF DRIVE PACKAGE

7 Nights from $1,418 w/air, hotel & air taxes*

This sample price includes ALL air taxes & fuel surcharges: priced within the past 14 days for arrival on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, departure from Chicago Ohare Intl, IL. Choose your own departure city and dates.

Itinerary Includes:

• International round-trip airfare

• Flight into Dublin and out of Dublin

• Rent a car for 8 days

• 2 nights in Wicklon

• 1 night in Kilkenny

• 2 nights in Cork or Kerry

• 1 night in Limerick or Tipperary

• 1 night in Kildare or Meath Area

• Breakfast Daily

• Hotel taxes and service charges

• Heritage Island Touring Guide and Explorer Coupon

Related packages:

Cork (11) Dublin (63) Ireland (63) Kilkenny (12) Limerick (14) SouthEast Ireland (4) SouthWest Ireland (13)

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Price history for this itinerary (past 14 days):

From Chicago Ohare Intl, IL for 7 nights

$1,418 * incl.tax

From Roanoke, VA for 7 nights

$1,424 * incl.tax

From Washington Dulles Intl for 7 nights

$1,502 * incl.tax

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Day 1: Dublin Airport and Transfer to Wicklow Arrive at Dublin Airport and drive to Wicklow area, depending on time of arrival, there may be some time for local touring or perhaps a visit to the 6th century monastic settlement at Glendalough or Powerscourt House and Gardens. (52 miles) Overnight in Wicklow.
Day 2: Dublin`s Fair City Travel to Dublin city where you can trace the history of this colorful city from early Viking origins, through the mediaeval magnificence of St. Patrick`s Cathedral: visits to Dublinia, Guinness, Jameson Irish Whiskey Distillery, Trinity College and much, much more. (90 miles) Return to Wicklow for overnight.
Day 3: Medieval Kilkenny Travel to Kilkenny area. En route you can visit the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens in Kildare. Continue on to the medieval city of Kilkenny where perhaps you could enjoy a walking tour of the city, which commences at Shee Alms House, now the tourist office, but formerly offering shelter for the poor of Kilkenny during the middle ages and continue through the narrow streets and slip ways where you can see visit many of the historic sites Kilkenny is famous for. You can also visit Kilkenny Castle which stands on a majestic site beside the river Nore. This magnificent castle, dating from 1172, lies in a beautiful 50 acre park. The Gobelin tapestries and Great Hall have been restored to reveal their former splendor. (56 miles) Overnight in the Kilkenny area.
Day 4: Cork and West Cork or Kerry This morning leave Kilkenny and travel south towards Cork, Ireland`s second largest city. En route, why not visit the Old Midleton Distillery and learn how Irish whiskey is made or kiss the world famous Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle and acquire the 'gift of eloquence'. Continue on into the spectacular West Cork region where the many fishing towns and villages do the south-west coastline. (108 miles) Overnight in either Cork or Kerry region.
Day 5: Ring of Kerry Today tour one of Ireland`s loveliest districts, the Ring of Kerry. Poets, painters, writers and musicians have all tried to convey the beauty of this area. Mountains, valleys and lakes blend into a palette of scenic splendor. A delightful day includes a drive along the broad, dramatic coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula and through the charming villages and towns of Killorglin, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Irish speaking Sneem. Why not visit Muckross House, a magnificent Victorian mansion and one of Ireland`s leading stately homes. The gardens at Muckross House are renowned world wide for their beauty; in particular they are noted for their fine collections of azaleas and rhododendrons. (146 miles) Overnight in either Cork or Kerry region.
Day 6: Limerick/Tipperary Region Today travel towards the Limerick/Tipperary area; perhaps visiting Tralee and the Dingle Peninsula en route. In Tralee why not visit the Kerry Museum, which traces the history of Kerry from 5,000BC to the present day. Continue on to Limerick and the Shannon Region. In Limerick why not visit King John`s Castle or the Hunt Museum or continue to the nearby village of Bunratty and visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park where you can see Irish village life around the 1900`s created in the Folk Park. (87 miles) Overnight in Limerick/Tipperary area.
Day 7: Kildare/Meath Area Returning to the Dublin region today, why not visit Birr Castle Demesne where you can visit the gardens or see one of the world`s largest telescopes. Time permitting, why not visit Dublin again for some last minute shopping or sightseeing. (103 miles) Overnight in Kildare/Meath area.
Day 8: Depart from Dublin Airport Today travel to Dublin Airport for your return flight home. (53 miles) End of services.

Important Note:
Please be advised that you need to check-in to your hotel accommodation no later than 6 pm. If you are going to be later that 6 pm, you need to call your accommodation and advise them of your approximate check in time. Failure to do this could result in your reservation being cancelled and rooms released.

We reserve the right to vary the itinerary should the need arise, but will ensure where feasible that location and standard are maintained.

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