Sunday, May 11: United States to Dublin
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Enjoy an overnight flight as your Irish holiday begins.
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Monday, May 12: Dublin Arrival - Westbury Hotel, Dublin
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After landing at Dublin Airport your CIE Tour driver/guide will escort you to your hotel. Use the rest of the day to rest or explore Dublin City. Enjoy dinner, dancing and traditional music at Merry Ploughboys Pub.
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Tuesday, May 13: Dublin Highlights - Westbury Hotel, Dublin
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A local guide will lead you through many historic points of interest in Dublin. Tour St. Patricks Cathedral and Dublin Castle. The rest of the day and evening are at your leisure.
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Wednesday, May 14: Belfast City Tour & Limavady - Radisson Roe Hotel, Limavady
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We head to Belfast for a city tour, enjoying spectacular coastal views. On to Ballycastle to Fellowship House owned by the Irish Childrens Fund. Meet our youngsters and see how your support of Creative Irish Gifts has helped promote peace. Head to Limavady.
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Thursday, May 15: Derry, Giant’s Causeway – Radisson Roe Hotel, Limavady
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Enjoy a walking tour of central Derry to see the principal sights. Drive along the coast to explore the Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and Bushmill’s Distillery, the oldest in the world.
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Friday, May 16: Belleek China Factory & Yeats Country – Hotel Meyrick, Galway
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Today we drive south to Donegal Town. Visit the Belleek Pottery Factory to see skilled craftsmen produce masterpieces. Travel through County Sligo, the home of William B. Yeats. After lunch, we’re off to Galway City.
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Saturday, May 17: Connemara & Kylemore Abbey – Hotel Meyrick, Galway
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Today travel west of Galway through the Connemara region for a visit to Kylemore Abbey, a neo-gothic mansion. Return to Galway for leisure time prior to dinner.
Optional Extra: Day trip to the Aran Islands. You may choose to visit the Aran Islands. Take a ferry to Aran Mor and travel by minibus with a local guide. This is an alternative to the Connemara trip. It is self-paid and weather dependent.
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Sunday, May 18: Cliffs Of Moher & Killarney – Malton Hotel, Killarney
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Today we journey around Galway Bay, and Burren Country. View the Cliffs of Moher, and ferry across the River Shannon to County Kerry. Relax or explore Killarney Town before dinner.
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Monday, May 19:Ring of Kerry Tour – Malton Hotel, Killarney
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Experience the dramatic beauty of the Ring of Kerry. Travel through quaint villages to Moll’s Gap for a view of the Lakes of Killarney. Back to Killarney for free time before dinner.
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Tuesday, May 20:Blarney Castle & Medieval Banquet – Hilton Hotel, Limerick
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Travel to Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” and to shop at Blarney Woolen Mills. Travel through County Cork to Limerick City. Relax before our medieval-style banquet of fun and feasting at Bunratty or Knappogue Castle.vening join in the fun and feasting at Bunratty Castle. Your medieval-style banquet is served in the Great Hall of the 15th century castle during which the lords and ladies of the castle transport you in spirit to the Middle Ages with their songs and stories.
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| Wednesday, May 21: Return to the United States |
Check in for your flight at Shannon Airport and then do some shopping at the Shannon Duty Free stores before boarding your flight home.
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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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