A Week In... Ireland

•   TAUCK’S YELLOW ROADS! Journey off-the-beaten path all week, from lunar-like landscapes of The Burren to dramatic winding roads through Caha Pass to the lush Wicklow Hills

Day 1: Arrive Shannon
A transfer is included from Shannon Airport to Dromoland Castle, your royal home for two nights. The enchantment begins this evening with a welcome cocktail reception and dinner in the castle.
Overnight: Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Cliffs of Moher
Drive today through The Burren, an eerie landscape of limestone outcrops, to the Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs, over five miles long, and towering up to 660 feet, reign unrivaled over the Atlantic Ocean coastline, offering amazing views. Sample a taste of country life during lunch in Burren and return to Dromoland Castle, where the rest of day is at leisure.
Overnight: Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3: Kenmare and County Cork
It’s on to County Cork today for a two-night stay in an elegant manor house hotel and an in-depth discovery of all things Irish. En route, you’ll stop in Kenmare and enjoy a breathtaking drive over the Caha Pass connecting the Ring of Kerry and the Beara Peninsula. Dine at the hotel tonight.
Overnight: Hayfield Manor Hotel, Cork, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast and dinner

Day 4: A bit of Blarney, Kinsale and Cork
Blarney Castle, reputed to bestow a gift of “gab” in hearty souls who climb its ramparts to kiss a magical stone, is the first stop on today’s travels. Visit historic Charles Fort, one of the finest examples of a 17th-century fortification in Ireland, and then spend some time in the lovely harborside village of Kinsale. Arrive in Cork, where this evening you’re invited to a private recital at St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral before dinner at Hayfield Manor Hotel.
Overnight: Hayfield Manor Hotel, Cork, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 5: Waterford, and then a train to Dublin
Waterford Crystal is among the finest glassware in the world; see how it is crafted on a visual journey of over 220 years of glass making at the Waterford Crystal center. Then it’s all aboard a train bound for Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. Tonight, celebrate one of Ireland’s enduring traditions at The Irish House Party, an evening that includes dinner, Irish music and dancing at The Merchants Arch Building.
Overnight: The Westbury Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: It's all about Dublin...
Dublin sightseeing includes O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and beautiful parks. We’ll take you inside Trinity College Library to see the 8th-century Book of Kells, before giving you the opportunity to enjoy the city as you wish. Wander among the stylish shops of Grafton Street, stroll along the River Liffey or St. Stephen’s Green, or experience the grandeur of Merrion Square. Dinner is on your own tonight; Dublin restaurants, and Irish cuisine, have earned high marks on the European culinary scene.
Overnight: The Westbury Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7: Spend the Day in Co. Wicklow and Dublin
Travel outside of Dublin into the hills of Wicklow to the ancient monastic settlement of Glendalough via Tauck’s scenic "Yellow Roads." Founded in the 6th century, most of the ruins and sites date from the 10th century and are remarkably preserved; see some of the most significant ones on a guided tour. Return to Dublin midday for time at leisure. Join us tonight for a farewell dinner.
Overnight: The Westbury Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 8: Journey Home
Tour ends: Dublin. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Westbury Hotel to Dublin Airport. You should allow a minimum of 3 hours for check-in.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
6/3/2012 - 6/11/2012	$3,690
6/10/2012 - 6/18/2012	$4,190
6/15/2012 - 6/23/2012	$4,190
6/17/2012 - 6/25/2012	$4,190
6/24/2012 - 7/2/2012	$3,690
7/1/2012 - 7/9/2012	$4,190
7/8/2012 - 7/16/2012	$4,190
7/15/2012 - 7/23/2012	$3,690
7/22/2012 - 7/30/2012	$3,690
7/29/2012 - 8/6/2012	$4,190
8/5/2012 - 8/13/2012	$4,190
8/12/2012 - 8/20/2012	$3,690
8/19/2012 - 8/27/2012	$3,690
9/2/2012 - 9/10/2012	$4,190
9/7/2012 - 9/15/2012	$3,690
9/9/2012 - 9/17/2012	$3,690
9/14/2012 - 9/22/2012	$4,190
9/16/2012 - 9/24/2012	$4,190
9/23/2012 - 10/1/2012	$3,690
9/30/2012 - 10/8/2012	$4,190
10/14/2012 - 10/22/2012	$3,690
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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