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9-Day Wales, Ireland tour from Dublin Tour Code: 726-1102

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Dublin, Ireland
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Visit Dublin, London, Bath, Cardiff, Cork, Ennis, Galway, Killarney, Lahinch, Tramore.
Price (/person)
    Single $1849
    Double $1419
    3rd Person
    Adult $1419
    Child
    (Age 8-17)    		 $1277.10

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  • Price: All Prices are in USD. Prices are per person based upon shared twin room occupancy. All prices are based on current exchange rates and are subject to change without notice.
  • Child Rate: Young travelers aged 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land price. We regret that we are unable to accept children less than 8 years old on these types of vacations.
  • No more than 3 passengers allowed in room 1.
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Day 1: Dublin

Today we will gather in Dublin. After checking in, guests are free to spend the rest of the day as they please.
Standard Hotel: Dublin Regency or similar

Day 2: Dublin

Meet your Tour Director for an afternoon orientation, drive through statue-lined O'Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares with their tall red brick townhouses, colorful doors, and wrought-iron decorated windows. Visit Oscar Wilde's Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Finally, guests are invited to an optional Irish cabaret evening including dinner, dance, song, and laughter.

  • Dublin, IRELAND

    Dublin, IRELAND
    Ireland's most famous (and capital) city was originally a viking settlement. It is home to many landmarks and monument from across its colorful history, such as Dublin Castle, Trinity College, the Molly Malone statue, Mountjoy Square, and much more!

    O'Connell Street

    The main street in the heart of Dublin, this street is lined by shops, cafes, and great architecture. The street is also home to many monuments, such as the Daniel O'Connell statue and the Parnell Monument.

    Trinity College

    This research university is the most prestigious in Ireland. Established in 1592, it now educates over 16,000 students. Famous graduates include Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, and Bram Stoker.

    St. Patrick's Cathedral

    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    The largest church in all of Ireland is the National Cathedral and Collegiate Church of Saint Patrick at Dublin. The spire at its top juts 140 feet into the sky. It was built at the end of the 12th century.
Standard Hotel: The Bonnington Dublin Hotel
Breakfast: Included

Day 3: Dublin - Ennis (311 km)

Head for dairy farm country in the center of the "Emerald Isle". Stop in Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful shops and a busy cafe and bar culture. Then, cross the glacial-era limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher before heading for Ennis, county town of Clare. Tonight's optional opportunity: a medieval banquet at Knappogue Castle.

  • Galway, IRELAND

    This gorgeous Irish city is a quintessential example of the marriage between modern and historic. One of the most-loved tourist spots in the world, its sights include Lynch's Castle, St. Nicholas' Church, museums, theaters, and so much more.

  • Lahinch, IRELAND

    Lahinch is a small town on Liscannor Bay, on the northwest coast of County Clare, Ireland. The town is a seaside resort and is home to the Lahinch Golf Club. It has become a popular surfing location.

    Cliffs of Moher

    These amazing cliffs on the western side of Ireland attract 1 million visitors every year with their dramatic beauty. Jutting up to 700 feet out of the Atlantic Ocean, they allow visitors to see far up and down the coastline.

  • Ennis, IRELAND

    Ennis is the county town of County Clare, Ireland. In 2016, Ennis had a population of 25,276,making it the largest town in Clare and the 12th largest in Ireland.
Standard Hotel: Auburn Lodge or similar
Breakfast: Included

Day 4: Ennis - Killarney (149 km)

Stop for photos in Adare, one of Ireland's prettiest villages, beautifully set in woods along the Maigue River, and with thatched cottages lining its wide main street. In County Kerry, join the road known as the Ring of Kerry for a 100-mile coastal panoramic drive. Focus your camera on sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Later, discover Killarney, a town full of history, heritage, and world-class hospitality. A special optional adventure awaits: take a horse-drawn jaunting car along the national park lakeshore for pictures of Ross Castle or you might like to join an optional pub tour.

  • Killarney, IRELAND

    Killarney is a town in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. Its natural heritage, history and location on the Ring of Kerry make Killarney a popular tourist destination.

    Ring of Kerry

    The Ring of Kerry is a 111-mile tourist drive through the county of Kerry in the Republic of Ireland. It passes by many sightseeing spots, such as the Muckross House, Killarney National Park, Torc Waterfall, and much more.

    Ross Castle

    This Irish castle was built in the late 1400s by the O'Donoghue clan. It sits on Lough Leane and is the center of much Irish folklore and legend. From the late 17th century until the 19th, it was a military barracks.
Standard Hotel: Killarney Court or similar
Breakfast: Included|Dinner: Included

Day 5: Killarney - Blarney - Tramore (207 km)

In the morning we will head to Cork, IE to see the famous Blarney Stone. Here guests will have free time to explore the castle and shop for handmade goods. After lunch, we will make our way to Tramore.

  • Cork, IRELAND

    Cork is a city in south-west Ireland, in the province of Munster, which had a population of 125,657 in 2016.

    Blarney Stone

    According to local tradition, those who kiss the Blarney Stone will be bestowed with "the gift of gab," the ability to persuade others to see things your way without being insulting. Each year, thousands of people kiss the stone.

  • Tramore, IRELAND

    A seaside town in County Waterford on the southeast coast of Ireland. A small fishing village until the arrival of the railway in 1853, the town has continually expanded since.
Standard Hotel: Majestic or similar
Breakfast: Included|Dinner: Included

Day 6: Tramore - Cardiff (276 km)

We will board a ferry that will take us across St. George's Channel to South Wales. Today our tour will take us to the Welsh capital of Cardiff, UK. Here, we will see the city's major sights: Cardiff Castle, Millenium Stadium, and Cathays Park.

  • Cardiff, UNITED KINGDOM

    Cardiff, UNITED KINGDOM
    The capital of Wales, and its largest city. The eleventh-largest city in the United Kingdom. A small town until the early 19th century, its prominence as a major port for the transport of coal following the arrival of industry in the region contributed to its rise as a major city.

    Cardiff Castle

    This centuries-old castle in the capital of Wales was built in the late eleventh century and has become a popular Welsh tourist attraction. In the mid-1800s, the interior of the castle was remodeled into a stunning examples of Gothic architecture.

    Cathays Park

    Cathays Park, also known as the Cardiff Civic Center, is the center of government in the Welsh capital city of Cardiff. In addition to historical and governmental buildings, there are two park, the Alexandria Gardens and the Gorsedd Gardens.

    Millennium Stadium

    Wales' national stadium in its capital of Cardiff is primarily used to host rugby matches for the national team, although it also does significant service as a soccer stadium. It is notable for having a fully retractable roof.
Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Cardiff North or similar

Day 7: Cardiff - Bath - Amesbury - London (246 km)

Today we will travel to the town of Bath, UK in England, home of the famous Roman Baths. From there, we will head into the English countryside to visit the iconic Stonehenge and its new-and-improved visitor's center and museum. We will drive east to London for the night.

  • Bath, UNITED KINGDOM

    Bath, UNITED KINGDOM
    Bath is the largest city in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England, known for its Roman-built baths.

    Roman Baths

    The Roman Baths is an exceptionally well-preserved bathhouse built around a natural hotspring in antiquity. The first bathhouse there was built in about 890 BC (before Roman rule), though the current building dates to about 65 AD.

  • Salisbury, UNITED KINGDOM

    This cathedral city in Wiltshere, England is best known for its large, historic cathedral, which is most famous for housing the Magna Carta, a critical document in English history.

    Stonehenge

    This world-famous prehistoric monument dates to between 3000 and 2000 BC. It is a UNESCO National Historic Site and one of the most recognizable icons of Britain in the world. It is thought to have been a burial site.
Standard Hotel: Kensington Close or similar

Day 8: London

Today is a free day in magnificent London, England. A tour guide is on hand to assist guests in setting up activities: take a panoramic tour of London’s landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, we recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illumination cruise on the River Thames.

  • London, UNITED KINGDOM

    London, UNITED KINGDOM
    The capital city of both England and the United Kingdom has been a focal point of Western civilization for centuries. This amazing city in the British Isles is famous for places like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.
Standard Hotel: Novotel London West or similar
Breakfast: Included

Day 9: London

After breakfast, we will conclude our tour.
Breakfast: Included

Price Includes

  • Touring by private first-class motorcoach. Irish Sea crossings by day ferry
  • 8 Hotel breakfasts
  • 2 three-course dinners with choice of menus
  • 8 nights hotel accommodations
  • Local Guides for city sightseeing. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring(Level 2: semi-guided tour)

Price Excludes

  • Air fares
  • Airport transfer ( $50.00/person/one way)
  • Optional tours, tips to guides, driver, and tour manager.
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, wines, water, beverages, food other than the table d'hote menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, airport taxes and fees, and foreign port taxes unless specifically indicated in the package inclusions

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Hello! Are we travelling from UK to Ireland by air or car/ferry? Day 4 & 5 have average 17 thousand km; that is about 11 thousand miles. Where is pickup and drop off location in London? Thanks
by Bao Chi Nguyen on 2016-12-30
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Hello! The Airfare is excluded from the price for this tour. The price includes ferry crossings Frederikshavn-Gotheborg and Utne to Kvanndal.
by Taketours on 2017-01-03
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Is this tour available in month of November? I plan to join this tour in November 2017.
by Ofelia Oracion on 2016-08-03
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Hello! Unfortunately we do not have the schedule of 2017. Please check back with us on the year of 2017. Thank you!
by Taketours on 2016-08-03
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