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Irish Elegance Tour
Fall Itinerary

You will fly from your home cities to the gateway airports of Chicago, Boston and JFK for your flight to Dublin. Flights will be overnight across the Atlantic and will include in-flight meals and entertainment.

Tour Itinerary | Frequently Asked Questions

TOUR CHOICE	DEPARTURE DATE	RETUN DATE
Fall 2008	October 12	October 21

Sunday, October 12: U.S. to Dublin	Enjoy your flight as your Irish holiday begins.
Monday, October 13: Dublin - Westbury Hotel, Dublin	Land in Dublin. Your CIE driver/guide will escort you to your hotel. The rest of this day is at your leisure. Enjoy your first evening at Malahide Castle, built in 1185, now a meeting place for world leaders. A private castle tour will be followed by a 6-course dinner in the only medieval great hall still to exist in Ireland today. A string quartet will play during dinner.
Tuesday, October 14: Dublin - Westbury Hotel, Dublin	Set off with a local guide for a tour of this Viking City. Tour St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and more. The afternoon and evening are free for independent activities.
Wednesday, October 15: Ashford Castle Dinner - Ashford Castle Hotel, Co. Mayo	Depart Dublin and travel through the midlands of Ireland. Arrive at Ashford Castle in time for lunch at this magnificent hotel. Settle in and then take advantage of the Castle's many amenities. This evening gather with your fellow travelers and enjoy fine dining in the hotel.
Thursday, October 16 : Connemara - Ashford Castle Hotel, Co. Mayo	Tour Connemara, see its ever changing colors and tracts of bog lands. Explore Galway City at your leisure. Return to your luxurious retreat before dinner.
Friday, October 17 : Limerick - Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney	Depart Ashford Castle and travel through Limerick City to charming Adare. Next, journey to the mountainous county of Kerry and into Killarney. Relax or explore the town on your own before dinner with your fellow travelers.
Saturday, October 18 : Ring of Kerry - Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney	Travel by horse drawn Jaunting Cars around Killarney's Lakes to Muckross House for a guided tour. Travel to quaint Kenmare for lunch stopping at Moll's Gap on the way. Return to Killarney and enjoy some free time. Tonight dinner is at picturesque Killeen House, which offers a warm welcome and wonderful food.
Sunday, October 19 : Dingle Peninsula - Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney	Discover the dramatic beauty of the Dingle Peninsula with its seacoast vistas and mountain passes. This is a "Gaeltacht" area where the Irish Language is spoken everyday.
Monday, October 20: Cliffs of Moher - Dromoland Castle Hotel, Co. Clare	Leave Killarney and travel to Tarbert for a ferry ride across the River Shannon. View the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren on the way to Dromoland Castle. Check into your elegant hotel where you will have free time to relax, shop, or sightsee on your own before a lovely farewell dinner.
Tuesday, October 21 : Return to the United States	Check in for your flight at Shannon Airport and shop at the Duty Free Stores before boarding your plane for your flight home.

Irish Elegance Tour FAQ

How much will it cost per person?
$4,060 from Boston or JFK: $4,160 from Chicago. Prices based on double occupancy Single room supplement: $1060. Prices do not include airport departure tax of $97.

What does this include?

Specially designed 9-day tour of Ireland.
Round trip flights between the U.S. and Ireland.
Services of a professional Irish driver/guide to inform and entertain you.
Five Star Hotels including two magnificent castles.
Full Irish breakfast daily.
Seven delicious 4-course dinner - 3 to 4 choices of entrees.
First evening visit to an Irish castle with a private tour and a 6-course dinner in ancient Malahide Castle built in 1185.
An elegant dinner and entertainment at a stately Irish castle on final night.
Catamaran cruise around Killary Harbour
Admission fees to historic landmarks.
Hotel porterage, service charges and government taxes.
Flight bags, baggage tags and ticket wallets.
Travel guide covering: climate, suggested attire, passport, currency, valuables, etc.
And some very special touches!

Can I get medical and cancellation coverage?
We offer a comprehensive tour protection plan that protects you in the event of illness or cancellation. The cost is $140 per person and we strongly suggest that you avail of this excellent policy. More details on request.

For any other questions you may have:
Call: 1-800-453-6696 and ask for Kate Naples. Kate is our Travel Specialist and she will answer any questions you may have and send you an enrollment form if you wish to register for any of the tours. Kate may also be reached by fax: 1-877-213-3600 or e-mail: katie@shopirish.com.

Creative Irish Gifts financially supports the efforts of The Irish Children's Fund and Northern Ireland Children's Project. These not-for-profit organizations foster understanding between Protestant and Catholic youngsters in Belfast.

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