Experience Ireland: 8 Day Trip Abroad

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The full balance will be due by June 22, 2012.
   

DAY 2 ARRIVE IN IRELAND
Welcome to Ireland. Upon arrival, you are met by Chamber Discoveries staff and transferred to your Villa at the 5 star Adare Manor. Located in the picturesque village of Adare, Co. Limerick, this castle hotel has earned this honor by consistently providing the highest possible standards of service and facilities in Ireland’s most breathtaking setting. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and enjoying your surroundings.  (In-Flight)

DAY 3 THE CLIFFS OF MOHER – GALWAY
This morning enjoy a guided journey towards the Clare coast to the Cliffs of Moher where a magical vista awaits you. The Cliffs are 200 yards high at the highest point and span for 6 miles along the Atlantic Ocean on the western seaboard of County Clare. O’Brien’s Tower stands proudly on a headland of the majestic Cliffs. From the Cliffs one can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, as well as The Twelve Pins and the Maum Turk Mountains in Connemara. Afterwards, depart for Galway where you enjoy a panoramic tour, followed by free time to explore the shops, cafés and pubs on Quay Streets. Later, return to Adare. (B)

DAY 4 ADARE
Today you are free to explore on your own. Enjoy a stroll through the grounds of Adare Manor, or take a short walk to the town of Adare. With its woodland setting, beautiful stonework, picturesque thatched cottages and fine broad Main Street, Adare is a very special place. Spend time browsing through the antique and clothing boutiques and getting acquainted with the local people in one of the many restaurants and pubs.  Later, join our Chamber Exchange this evening where you will meet with local business representatives. (B)

DAY 5 DINGLE EXCURSION
Our included tour today features panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula on the way to the Blasket Island Center.  Learn about the way of life and unique literary achievements on this string of remote offshore islands which were last inhabited in 1953. Visit Dingle, which many may recognize as the film setting for “Ryan’s Daughter”. Enjoy this market town and fishing port. Later, we will return to Adare. (B)

DAY 6 CASHEL – KILKENNY – BUNRATTY
Today you will depart for the small town of Cashel where you will pause to visit the unforgettable “Rock of Cashel.” The dramatic limestone rock crowned with secular and religious buildings dominates the flat countryside for miles around. Travel onwards to historic Kilkenny. In medieval times this was a prosperous trading center and the narrow streets still follow ancient routes. Visit Kilkenny Castle, built in the 13th century, home to the powerful Butler family for almost 600 years. Later, visit Bunratty Folk Park where 19th century life is vividly recreated. Set on 26 acres, the impressive park features over 30 buildings in a ‘living’ village and rural setting. Tonight you will enjoy a medieval-style dinner and entertainment in Bunratty Castle. (B,D)

DAY 7 ADARE
Day at leisure. Perhaps take the time to Expore the 870 acres of parkland at Adare Manor, or Take an optional trip to Blarney Caslte where you can kiss the Blarney Stone for luck! (B)

DAY 8 IRELAND – USA
Farewell to Adare and Ireland. Transfer to the airport, where, after check-in, you will have plenty of time for your last minute duty free shopping. Your flight to the US arrives the same day. (B)
 

Extend your stay for 2 Nights in Dublin:

Dublin Optional Post-Tour | 2 nights - $599  
Extend your stay with 2 extra nights in Dublin, Ireland’s majestic capital, including a visit to Trinity College home of the Book of Kells, and the sights of St. Patrick’s Cathedral or Connell Street.
 

Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort
The world renowned Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort now offers it’s guests the opportunity to share Manor living in a new and exciting way; being part of a five star resort and yet having the freedom of villa living. Ideally located within a 15 minute walk from the Manor house, Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort is set in the heart of an 840 acre estate. Each villa has two, three or four bedrooms with private bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an American style fridge, down pillows and comforters, and beautifully executed plush interiors.  The Adare Golf Club championship golf course was commissioned by the Earl of Dunraven in the 1890’s, and features the designs of renowned Eddie Hackett.