Pub Tour of Ireland - $549 per person sharing - land only - guaranteed departure November 4th 2008

Enjoy the real Ireland, including it's "Craic," people and tradtional music in Dublin, Killarney and Shannonside on this famous Pub Tour

This escorted tour of Ireland visits the Emerald Isle's most popular sights with an emphasis on spending plenty of time at the local pubs in Dublin, Killarney, and Bunratty. In Dublin, you will start with sightseeing of some of the city's most famous attractions such as Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral, O'Connell Street and the Bank of Ireland, formerly the Irish House of Parliament. You will also tour the Guinness Factory at St. James where you will learn about how this internationally best selling beer is made and get the opportunity to enjoy a pint at the Gravity Bar on the building's top floor.

Leave Dublin behind and journey through the Irish countryside. Tour the Old Middleton Distillery in Killarney and take a trip back through history to see how Irish whiskey is crafted. Sit back and relax as you take a drive through the Ring of Kerry and experience some of Ireland's most magnificent sights. Finally, because no tour of Ireland is complete without a castle, visit the folk village in Bunratty and discover how the Irish lived in medieval times.

Package Includes

• Escorted sightseeing by luxury motorcoach
• Professional Irish Tour Director throughout
• Group Round-trip Airport Transfers included
• 4-nights accommodation at first class hotels
• Full Irish Breakfast (B) daily except morning of arrival
• 2 dinners (D)
• Irish Coffee hosted by your Tour Director
• All entrance fees to
• - St. Patrick’s Cathedral
• - Trinity College (Book of Kells)
• - Shannon Estuary Ferry
• Sightseeing including Dublin, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher and Shannonside
• Tips for baggage handling, taxes and hotel gratuities except gratuity to your Tour Director
• Travel Documents including document holder, luggage tags and day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Depart USA

• Your trip begins with an overnight transatlantic flight to Dublin. Relax and enjoy the in flight meal service and onboard entertainment

Day 2: Dublin/Guinness Storehouse

• On arrival at Dublin airport, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall. A representative will the there to meet you and assist with your transfer to the first hotel. If your flight arrives after 12:00 noon, you will need to transfer to the hotel at your own expense. In the afternoon we take a sightseeing tour of Dublin. We pass Trinity College, home to the Book of Kells and one of Ireland¹s finest collections of early manuscripts and printed books. We also see St. Patrick¹s Cathedral, founded in 1190, Christchurch Cathedral, O¹Connell Street and the Bank of Ireland, formerly the Irish House of Parliament. We shall end our tour at the Guinness Storehouse where you can tour the process of making Guinness ending with a complimentary pint in the roof top Gravity Bar. Tonight enjoy the city on your own or opt for an evening at the Abbey Tavern offered by your Tour Director.
• Overnight: Jury's Custom House or similar

Day 3: Dublin/Middleton Distillery/Killarney

• Today, we drive south to Killarney one of Ireland's most well known spots. On route we pass the mighty Rock of Cashel, ancient seat of the High Kings of Munster. We continue on to explore the Old Middleton Distillery which will take you back through history. See how Irish Whiskey was made on your guided tour of this magnificent old distillery. When your journey is complete, relax with a complimentary glass of Jameson the smoothest whiskey in the world. We arrive in Killarney in the late afternoon in time for dinner and overnight (B,D)
• Overnight: Eviston House Hotel or similar

Day 4: Killarney (Ring of Kerry excursion)

• An exciting day of travel as we experience one of the most scenic drives in all of Europe around the famous Ring of Kerry. We then head along the coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Sneem. Complete the tour via the Ladies View back to Killarney. This is Ireland as you have always imagined it! Later, enjoy an optional Jaunting Cart Ride offered by your Tour Director. Dinner is at your hotel this evening. (B,D)
• Overnight: Eviston House Hotel or similar

Day 5: Cliffs of Moher/Bunratty

• We depart Killarney and our first destination is the mighty Cliffs of Moher. Absolutely spectacular views of the Atlantic and Galway Bay await you! Rising 700 feet up from the Atlantic Ocean, the Cliffs stretch for 5 miles along the coastline. In the afternoon, you are free to enjoy the village. This evening, why not attend an optional Medieval Banquet. (B)
• Overnight: Overnight: West County Hotel or similar

Day 6: Shannon/USA

• After breakfast, we depart for Shannon Airport. (B)

We can also arrange airfare from your home city - Please ask for more details.