11- Days Irish Odyssey

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Dan Meister, CMP, Travel Agent in Boca Raton, FL

Dan Meister, CMP

Boca Raton, FL Travel Agent
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Dan Meister, CMP

Boca Raton, FL · 25+ Years of Experience

Meister Meeting Services, Inc., an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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COUNTRIES VISITED:Ireland, Northern Ireland
PLACES VISITED:Belfast, Blarney, Claremorris, Connemara, Cork, Derry, Dingle, Dublin, Galway, Kenmare, Killarney, Newgrange, Waterford
SUGGESTED DURATION:11 Days
Welcome to Ireland. We are certified Irish Travel Specialist. Enjoy this best of Ireland Itinerary that will take you from North to South and East to West visiting the highlights of the Island. You'll enjoy centrally located hotels so can easily walk, tour, shop and enjoy the vibrant pub scene and night life in these vibrant cities. This itinerary can be fully customized as a private self drive tour, private driver tour, group tour or can be part of an escorted tour. Best times to visit Ireland are all year but best weather is from May to October. We also offer many other Ireland itineraries that can include attending popular festivals like St. Patrick's Day or sporting events like golf, horse racing or Gaelic football. 1) Culture and Irish Hospitality 2) History/Heritage 3) Food and Drinks 4) Natural Landscapes 5 ) Attend Festivals and Golfing
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DAY1
Dublin
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Welcome to Ireland
Welcome to the Fair City of Dublin! Upon arrival claim your baggage and proceed through customs. Your driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall for the short transfer to your downtown Dublin Hotel. You may be arriving early so if your room is not available you can check your bags with the hotel and start to explore the city at leisure for shopping, dining and nightlife. Dublin is a very walkable city and we recommend taking a stroll to familiarize yourself before your tour starts. This afternoon, take a panoramic tour of the city’s highlights and view Trinity College, St Patrick’s Cathedral, and the GPO. Tour Kilmainham Gaol, built in 1796, and hear stories of Ireland’s revolutionary leaders. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Trinity College
St. Patrick's Cathedral
General Post Office
Guinness Storehouse
DAY2
Waterford
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Cork
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Farmhouse Visit and House of Waterford Crystal
Visit a traditional farmhouse and learn about country life while enjoying tea and scones. At the House of Waterford Crystal, watch skilled artisans cut crystal into sparkling masterpieces. Continue along the coast to Cork city for dinner. (B, D)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Waterford Crystal Factory Tour
Farmhouse Visit and Sheepdog Demonstration
DAY3
Cork
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Blarney
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Kenmare
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Killarney
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Cork - Blarney Castle - Killarney
Take a brief walking tour of Cork city with a local guide. Perhaps stroll through the English Market, where vendors have been selling local and artisanal foods since 1788. Visit Blarney Castle to climb the winding stairs and kiss its famed stone,or stroll the gardens. Enjoy the scenery as you head to colorful Kenmare. Stop at Moll’s Gap for marvelous views on your way to Killarney. (B, D)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Kiss the Blarney Stone
Stroll the English Market in Cork
DAY4
Killarney
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Dingle
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Jaunting Car Ride - Dingle Peninsula - Sheepdog Demonstration
Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle and Kenmare Estate and see Lough Leane, the largest of Killarney’s lakes. Travel to the scenic Dingle Peninsula for views of heathery mountains, sandy stretches of beach, and rocky headlands. Enjoy a demonstration of highly-skilled sheepdogs herding sheep at a local farm. Enjoy dinner at Páidí Ó Sé’s pub in Ventry while you hear a fun talk on Gaelic sports. (B, D)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Jaunting car ride (horse drawn carriage)
Dinner in a pub
DAY5
Galway
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Connemara
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CLIFFS OF MOHER - GALWAY
Visit the family pub of the late famed playwright, John B. Keane for some tea and scones. One of Ireland’s most beloved writers, he wrote many works in a room behind the bar. Embark on a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary and drive along the coast of County Clare. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic, and enjoy views of Connemara and the Aran Islands. Proceed on to vibrant Galway and join a local guide for a walking tour of the city’s historic heart. (B, D)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Cliffs of Moher
Walking tour of Galway
DAY6
Galway
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Connemara
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Lough Corrib Cruise (Seasonal) -Kylemore Abbey - Galway
Travel through Connemara for sweeping views of misty mountains and shimmering lakes. Take a scenic cruise on Lough Corrib and sip some creamy Irish coffee (seasonal). Stop at Kylemore Abbey for a walk through this elegant mansion, set beside a tranquil lake. Return to Galway, where the rest of your day is free for independent sightseeing and dining. (B)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit the majesty of Kylemore Abbey
DAY7
Derry
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Claremorris
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Ballintubber Abbey - Belleek Pottery - Derry
Travel north to Claremorris to visit Ballintubber Abbey, known as “the Abbey that refused to die,” Ireland’s only royal abbey, which has been in continuous use for more than 780 years. Visit Belleek Pottery, then follow the Atlantic shore to Donegal town and then continue on through the majestic Barnesmore Gap to Derry. (B, D)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tour Bellek Pottery
Balintubber Abbey
DAY8
Derry
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Giant’s Causeway - Derry Walking Tour - Walled City Brewery
Explore the Giant’s Causeway, huge hexagonal columns formed over 60 million years ago. Back in Derry, join a local guide for a walk around this historic city’s medieval walls; take a walk across the Peace Bridge and complete your tour at the Walled City Brewery Restaurant. Enjoy a drink with your dinner and a flight of 4 of the brewery’s beers to taste. (B, D)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Giant's Causeay
Walking tour of Derry
DAY9
Belfast
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Belfast Tour - Titanic Belfast
Visit the historic city of Belfast, taking a panoramic tour to see grand government buildings, the peace wall, and the docks where the RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit the magnificent Titanic Belfast, a high-tech attraction that will immerse you in the story of the doomed liner. The rest of the day is free to explore as you wish (B)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tour the Titanic Exhibit
DAY10
Belfast
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Newgrange
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Newgrange or Knowth Tomb - Farewell Dinner
Visit the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre to learn about the 5,000-year-old burial tombs of Newgrange and Knowth, followed by a visit to one of these mysterious marvels. Travel to Kingscourt in the afternoon and enjoy some free time in your luxury castle hotel, built in 1760 and set on 100 acres of gardens and parklands. In the evening, share a farewell dinner with your group. (B, D)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Burial Tomb at Newgrange
Overnight stay in historic Kingscourt Castle
DAY11
Dublin
Close Day
Tour Ends in Kingscourt - Transfer to Dublin
Sadly, your tour ends after breakfast today. Take an airport transfer to the Dublin airport or Dublin to enjoy additional time in this Fair City.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Beautiful ride through Ireland countryside
FINAL THOUGHTS
Enjoy reviewing and we would love to work with you to create a perfect itinerary that matches your travel goals, desires, time frame and budget. Slainte'