Included Premium Highlights

    * Admire stunning views of the Clare Coast & visit the Exhibition Centre at the Cliffs of Moher
    * Visit Bunratty Folk Park - a living reconstruction of the homes & environment of Irel& of over a century ago.
    * Take a leisurely excursion around the magnificent Ring of Kerry
    * Join your 'Jarvie' for a ride on one of Killarney's jaunting cars
    * Visit Cobh Heritage Centre & witness the story of the Titanic & Lusitania.

Included Personal Insights

    * Learn about the local & national effects of Ireland's number one industry, Tourism, from our expert guest speaker.
    * An equine professional joins you for a behind the scenes look at Irel&'s National Stud & its famous Japanese Gardens.

Included Other Excursions & Sights

    * See the Customs House, Guinness Brewery, Dublin Castle & Phoenix Park in Dublin
    * See Galway's Lynch Memorial, Church of St. Nicholas, Spanish Arch & Eyre Square
    * Drive through the mysterious rocky limestone l&scape of the Burren
    * See King John's Castle & St Mary's Cathedral & the Treaty Stone in Limerick
    * Visit the picturesque town of Adare, its main street lined with thatched cottages
    * Learn about the history & daily life of an isolated island community at the Blasket Centre
    * Enjoy an orientation tour of Cork
    * Climb Blarney Castle & dangle from the ramparts to kiss the famous 'Blarney Stone'
    * See medieval Cahir Castle
    * View St. Patrick's Rock of Cashel

Included First Class Services

    * Escorted by a professional Tour Director
    * Headsets for all guided visits & walking tours
    * Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room & on-board restroom
    * Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes & porterage
    * Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal & information pack
    * Airport arrival & departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 1 & Day 8
    * Should your flights not coincide with these arrival & departure transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport

Included Quality Dining

    * Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in Killarney (DA)
    * 7 full Breakfasts (B), 2 three-course Evening Meals with choice, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
 

Day 1 - ARRIVE DUBLIN

Welcome to a land of legends, of misty mountains, lovely lakes & a warm friendly greeting wherever you go. On arrival at Dublin Airport, your transfer from the airport leaves for the tour hotel at 08:00, 11:00 & 13:30. Later, a sightseeing tour of Dublin takes you past the Customs House, along O'Connell Street & through Phoenix Park. Travel along the river Liffey to see the Guinness Brewery & Dublin Castle before admiring the 18th century buildings of the Georgian section of the city. Later, join your Tour Director & fellow guests for a Welcome Drink.

Hotel: Burlington

Day 2 - DUBLIN - GALWAY

Drive through the 'forty shades of green' landscape of the Emerald Isle. Pass by the former fortress town of Athlone on the River Shannon, to reach historic Galway, 'City of the Tribes', at the mouth of the Corrib River. Join your Tour Director to see the infamous Lynch Memorialand the Church of St. Nicholas, where Christopher Columbus reputedly prayed before his discovery of America. Also see the aged Spanish Arch & Eyre Square, dedicated to the late President, John F Kennedy.

Hotel: Clayton (B)

Day 3 - GALWAY - LIMERICK - KILLARNEY

Take the scenic route through the mysterious rocky limestone landscape of the Burren, riddled with underground caverns & streams & known for its rare flora. Stop at the Visitors' Centre at the 700-foot Cliffs of Moher with breathtaking views of the Clare Coast. Not far from here Ireland's rural heritage comes to life as you walk through the cobbled streets of Bunratty Folk Park, lined with buildings from a bygone era. Later, stop in Limerick, famous for rhymes, lace & elegant Georgian houses. Here your Tour Director shows you King John's castle, St Mary's Cathedraland the Treaty Stone. Continue past the charming thatched cottages of Adare, through the land of song & legend to Killarney.

Hotel: Killarney Towers/Killarney Avenue (B,D)

Day 4 - RING OF KERRY EXCURSION

After a hearty Irish breakfast, take a leisurely excursion around the magnificent Ring of Kerry to enjoy the breathtaking views over mountains & sea. Pass through the small towns of Killorglin, where the famous Puck Fair takes place, & Caherciveen, birthplace of the great patriot Daniel O'Connel. Follow the narrow road as it winds along the cliffs & through the fishing town of Waterville & delightful villageslike Sneem. Cross the peat bogs of the Black Mountains to Moll's Gap & admire Queen Victoria's 'Ladies View'. Back in Killarney, enjoy a memorable ride on a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car with the local 'Jarvies'. (B)

Day 5 - DINGLE PENINSULA & BLASKET CENTRE

Begin the day, if you wish, with an included insight from our local guest speaker, about Ireland's number one industry, 'Tourism' & its effects on the localand national economy. Travel through the town of Tralee, famous for its Rose of Tralee Festival and out to the rugged Dingle Peninsula, a land of blue gold hills, which inspired films such as 'Ryan's Daughter' & 'Far & Away'. At the very tip of the peninsula, visit the Blasket Centre which celebrates the language, culture & tradition of the Blasket Islanders. With your Dine-Around option tonight, create your own personal dining experience by choosing from our selection of local restaurants. (B,DA)

Day 6 - KILLARNEY - COBH - CORK - BLARNEY

Journey through the rugged Derrynasaggart Mountains to the pretty riverside village of Cobh, which was the last port of call for the Titanic. As you walk through the Heritage Centre relive the story of emigration of Irish people & the life of this once great passenger port. Then drive along spacious Grand Parade & South Mall of Cork, seeing the Court House & fine Georgian houses. At nearby Blarney, visit the 15C Castle, home of the famous Stone of Eloquence, once kissed - never forgotten! You also have a chance to shop for woolens at the Blarney Mills before reaching your hotel.

Hotel: Blarney Golf Resort (B,D)

Day 7 - BLARNEY - CAHIR - ROCK OF CASHEL - KILDARE - DUBLIN

This morning drive to Fermoy & through the Golden Vale with its beautiful pastoral countryside to Cahir to see its imposing 15th century castle, featured in the film Excalibur. Continue to St. Patrick's Rock of Cashel, home to Irish kings, for amazing views of one of Ireland's most popular monuments. Next visit the Irish National Stud & Japanese gardens in Kildare, before arriving early afternoon in Ireland's fun-loving capital, for last minute shopping & sightseeing. Tonight, consider enjoying a farewell dinner & Irish cabaret to round off your tour.

Hotel: Burlington. (B)

Day 8 - DUBLIN

Bid farewell to Ireland, as your memorable tour comes to an end. Departure transfers arrive at Dublin Airport at 07:30, 09:30 & 11:30. (B)

Your Insight tour already includes a host of bonus highlights and comprehensive sightseeing. However, there is an exciting array of optional excursions which will turn an already amazing experience into the trip of a lifetime! These are entirely optional and can be booked through your Tour Director/Local Representative at the commencement of your tour. All prices are quoted in local currency. Payment can be made in cash or by Visa, Mastercard or American Express. To help your pre-tour budgeting we suggest you allow approximately EURO 45 per person per day for optional excursions.

DUB59 - DUBLIN DINNER
Join us for a three course dinner in one of Dublin's pub/restaurants. EURO 41

DUB01 - DINNER & IRISH CABARET
Over an excellent dinner you'll enjoy a non-stop show featuring comedy, dance, song, music and fine food. Ireland is musical history unfolds in a cabaret that will delight you long after the night has ended. The cast will have you tapping your toes and joining in the fun, and it's all wrapped up in the spirit of Irish humour. We will even serve you an Irish Coffee at the end of dinner to cap off one of Ireland's best nights out. EURO 64

DUB07 - RAGÚS - THE SHOW
Inspired by the islanders of Inis Mór, Ragús is a show of Live, fast moving, traditional Irish music, song and dance. Evocative of times past, audiences feel the pulse of a rich and vibrant musical heritage and come away with a truly enjoyable and unique cultural experience. A three-course dinner with Irish coffee is included. EURO 55

GLW01 - DINNER AT DUNGUAIRE CASTLE
Wine and dine in style at Dunguaire Castle on the banks of the picturesque Kinvara Bay. Enjoy an enchanting evening of light-hearted poetry and song, with extracts from Synge, Yeats and Gogarty. EURO 60

KLL05 - DINNER AND CEILIDH
Enjoy the great atmosphere or 'craic' at our ceilidh evening. Traditional Irish music and dancing and the chance to sing along to some familiar Irish melodies. Dinner is included on this fun evening. EURO 56

KLL07P - LIAM O'CONNOR
The 'Liam O'Connor Show' is a spectacular explosion of music, song and dance rooted in the Irish music tradition. Experience a spellbinding display of raw energy, passion and melodic genius. Liam O'Connor is an internationally renowned musician of 20 instruments and his show has a long running residency in Killarney. Your Tour Director will advise ticket availability. EURO 30