King and Kinsmen- Customizable Itinerary

King and Kinsmen

Sample all facets of life in Ireland, with stays at a Farmhouse, a Bed and Breakfast, a castle and a hotel.

Visit Dublin, Galway, Killarney, Limerick.

Spend 2 nights in a farmhouse to surround yourself with the sights and sounds of the beautiful Irish countryside and experience the genuine warmth and friendliness of the people; 2 nights at a typical bed and Breakfast for a total immersion into Irish life and culture. Discuss politics, education; make life-long friends, 2 nights at hotels and 1 night at an 11th century Castle.

Get to partake in 4 different experiences! THIS IS A PRE-SET SELF DRIVE PACKAGE.

7 Nights from $1,174 w/air, hotel & air taxes*

This sample price includes ALL air taxes & fuel surcharges: priced within the past 14 days for arrival on Saturday, March 03, 2012, departure from New York, Newark, NJ. 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 Dublin - Sandymount Hotel or similar

• 2 nights in Galway - Abbeyglen Castle Hotel or similar

• 2 nights in Killarney - Bed and Breakfast

• 1 night in Limerick - Bed and Breakfast

• Breakfast Daily

• Hotel taxes and service charges

• Heritage Island Touring Guide and Explorer Coupon

Related packages:

Dublin (63) Galway (15) Ireland (63) Limerick (14)

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$1,325 * incl.tax

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$1,766 * incl.tax

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$1,340 * incl.tax

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$1,413 * incl.tax

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$1,247 * incl.tax

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$1,586 * incl.tax

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$1,404 * incl.tax

From Dallas Ft Worth, TX for 7 nights

$1,457 * incl.tax

From Detroit, MI for 7 nights

$1,409 * incl.tax

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$1,413 * incl.tax

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$1,195 * incl.tax

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$2,173 * incl.tax

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$1,498 * incl.tax

From Nashville, TN for 7 nights

$1,879 * incl.tax

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$1,174 * incl.tax

From New York,John F Kennedy, NY for 7 nights

$1,542 * incl.tax

From Philadelphia, PA for 7 nights

$1,230 * incl.tax

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$1,408 * incl.tax

From Richmond, VA for 7 nights

$1,598 * incl.tax

From San Diego (all airports), CA for 7 nights

$1,574 * incl.tax

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$1,604 * incl.tax

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$1,464 * incl.tax

From Tampa, FL for 7 nights

$2,008 * incl.tax

From Washington Dulles Intl for 7 nights

$1,531 * incl.tax

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$1,375 * incl.tax

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Dublin

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Day 1:Dublin City Arrive at Dublin Airport. According to the time of arrival, enjoy a tour of the highlights of Dublin, which includes a visit to Trinity College to view the beautifully illuminated Book of Kells and visit the National Museum of Ireland (entry free of charge). (8 miles) Overnight: Sandymount Hotel in Dublin *(3) or similar**.
Day 2: Galway Today sightseeing tour of Dublin. You could visit St Patrick`s Cathedral, Ireland`s largest church, where Jonathan Swift, author of ?Gulliver`s Travels? was once Dean. Stop off at the Old Jameson Distillery (option), situated in the old markets area of the city. An audio-visual explains the process by which whiskey is made and this followed by a whiskey tasting by all in the ?Ball o` Malt Bar?. A special tasting is organized to compare the most popular Irish whiskeys with bourbon and scotch whiskey. Early afternoon depart for Galway. (152 miles) Overnight: Abbeyglen Castle Hotel *(4) in Galway (Manor House Hotels) or similar.**
Day 3: Connemara Region The country of the ?Quiet Man? and ?The Purple Taxi? - it is an area full of contrast, granite mountains populated only by sheep with hundreds of lakes forming a fisherman`s paradise. Its stonewalls, small farms, thatched cottages in isolated splendor with its heather covered hills creates an unforgettable scene for all its visitors. The route takes us from Galway to the lake dotted centre of Connemara at Maam Cross. The road continues through the colorful town of Clifden. Continue through the Irish speaking low-lying part of Southern Connemara with its countless lakes. (50 miles ? based on Clifden) Overnight: Abbeyglen Castle Hotel *(4) in Galway (Manor House Hotels) or similar.**
Day 4: Galway to Kerry Depart for Kerry and travel through the heart of County Clare - the Burren Region. This is a geological paradise boasting over 2,000 plants and many rare flowers. Continue along the coast of Clare to view the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, which form a 200m wall that plunges into the Atlantic Ocean. Continue through heritage town of Kilrush, crossing the River Shannon by ferry, and into County Kerry. (193 miles ? via Kilrush and Shannon / Tarbert Ferry) Overnight: in a Bed and Breakfast in Killarney. (See accommodation info)
Day 5: Ring of Kerry A super tour of the Ivreagh Peninsula (105 miles). An opportunity of taking in spectacular scenery: mountains, peat bogs, lakes and magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean as one travels along the coast road. Leaving Killarney one passes through Killorglin, famous for its Puck Fair, then to Glenbeigh where the cliff road affords panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay. Continuing to Cahirciveen one passes the birthplace of National hero, Daniel O`Connell. Passing through the peat bogs one arrives at the sea town of Waterville. Continue to Sneem Village, famous because of its brightly colored houses. The road continues with super views of the famous Lakes of Killarney. (100 miles) Overnight: in a Bed and Breakfast in Killarney. (See accommodation info)
Day 6: Dingle Peninsula and Limerick Depart for a tour of the Dingle Peninsula, the Ireland of films such as Ryan`s Daughter and Far and Away, with an extraordinary number of ring forts, high crosses and other ancient monuments. The area west of Dingle has the greatest concentration of ancient sites in Kerry. This area is also a genuine Irish-speaking area. The landscape here is dramatic and there are striking views of the Blasket Islands from Slea Head. (152 miles) Overnight: in a Bed and Breakfast in Limerick. (See accommodation info)
Day 7: Limerick to Dublin Returning to Dublin today, why not visit Birr Castle Demesne where you can visit the gardens or see one of the world`s largest telescopes? Continue to Dublin and after checking into your hotel on the outskirts of the city, you can complete your tour with a final visit to Dublin`s city center. (140 miles) Overnight: Sandymount Hotel in Dublin *(3) or similar**.
Day 8: Depart from Dublin Airport Departure from Dublin Airport.

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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