Mar 02, 2009 21:56
Depart for Europe Day 1
Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!
Arrive Dublin Day 2 Hotel
Make your own way to the hotel in Dublin. This evening meet your Tour Manager and fellow travellers. (D)
Dublin to Galway Day 3 Hotel
We'll start the day with an included visit to Kilmainham Gaol, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland's emergence as a modern country. Then maybe visit the Guinness Storehouse to see how the "black stuff" is made and sample a pint or two at the Gravity Bar. Later, we head for the lively sea-side town of Galway. (B)
Galway Day 4 Hotel
A full day to spend relaxing in a picture-perfect and quintessentially Irish town. (B,D)
Galway to Killarney Day 5 Hotel
This morning we make a stop at the awesome 210m (700 ft) sheer cliffs of Moher before continuing to the quaint town of Killarney. Take the opportunity to ride in a jaunting car through Killarney National Park and up to Muckross House. Then perhaps enjoy some Celtic music at a local pub after dinner. (B,D)
Killarney to Cork Day 6 Hotel
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry this morning before a chance to get the gift of the gab at Blarney Castle. This afternoon enjoy time to explore the cosmopolitan city of Cork. (B,D)
Cork to Kilkenny Day 7 Hotel
Our first stop today is Cobh, the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. We stop at Midleton, for a guided tour of the Jamesons Whiskey distillery before driving past the Rock of Cashel. Arriving at Kilkenny, why not take a guided tour of the medieval town including Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice's Cathedral. (B)
Kilkenny to Dublin Day 8 Hotel
Arriving into Dublin around lunchtime, you have the chance to take a guided tour of Trinity College during which you will see the Book of Kells. Enjoy free time this afternoon to soak up Dublin's unique atmosphere before revving things up tonight with an opportunity to sample a traditional Irish meal and Irish dancing at one of Dublin's best pubs. (B)
Depart Dublin Day 9
Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
beyond fucking stoked. can't wait.