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Ireland’s C ulture & Heritage 7 day Tour

Ireland’s C ulture & Heritage 7 day Tour. Ireland’s Castle & Manor House Tour. ● 6 NIGHTS STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION ● FULL BREAKFAST DAILY ● MANDARIN GUIDED TOURING ● LUXURY COACH TRANSFERS ● MEET & GREET SERVICE ● 24 HR SUPPORT.

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Ireland’s C ulture & Heritage 7 day Tour

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  1. Ireland’s Culture & Heritage 7 day Tour

  2. Ireland’s Castle & Manor House Tour ●6 NIGHTS STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION ● FULL BREAKFAST DAILY ● MANDARIN GUIDED TOURING ● LUXURY COACH TRANSFERS ● MEET & GREET SERVICE ● 24 HR SUPPORT DAY 1 ARRIVE AND TRANSFER TO RADISSION BLU HOTEL DUBLIN SIGHTSEEING DUBLIN CITY TOUR DAY 2 HALF DAY WICKLOW DAY TOUR SHOPPING IN DUBLIN CITY OVERNIGHT RADISSION BLU HOTEL DUBLIN DAY 3 VISIT KILDARE SHOPPING VILLAGE KILKENNY CASTLE TOUR OVERNIGHT KILKENNY NEWPARK HOTEL DAY 4 ROCK OF CASHEL TOUR VISIT BUNRATTY CASTLE OPTIONAL IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT OVERNIGHT BUNRATTY CASTLE HOTEL DAY 5 CLIFFS OF MOHER DAY TOUR GALWAY CITY TOUR OVERNIGHT FORSTER COURT HOTEL GALWAY DAY 6 SHOPPING IN GALWAY OPTIONAL SIGHTSEEING TOUR CONNEMARA OR ARAN ISLAND OVERNIGHT FORSTER COURT HOTEL GALWAY DAY 7 TRANSFER TO DUBLIN AIRPORT

  3. DAY 1 Early arrival into Dublin international airport where you will be welcomed by your driver and Mandarin speaking guide transfer to the 4 star Radisson Blu hotel Dublin. Lunch on arrival. Panoramic sightseeing bus tour of Dublin in the afternoon. Evening at leisure on your own.

  4. WELCOME TO DUBLIN Dublin (from the Irish Gaelic An Dubh Linn meaning ‘the black pool’) is widely acknowledged as one of Europe’s loveliest and liveliest capital cities. Established as a Viking settlement on the River Liffey over 1,000 years ago, it gradually became an important commercial and cultural centre, a status confirmed by the Anglo-Norman invasions. Today, Dublin is a bustling metropolis with a population of over 1.3 million. Home to over 100 different nationalities, it has a genuinely multi-ethnic feel and yet retains its own distinct culture, which is expressed in a love of literature, drama and traditional music. As well as retaining its historical and cultural charms, Dublin offers trendy bars, elegant restaurants and stylish, cosmopolitan shops and hotels. There’s never been a better time to visit Dublin, a city that is rivaling Europe’s elite for hip appeal.

  5. The Radisson Blu Hotel 4 STAR www.radissonblu.ie/royalhotel-dublin One of Dublin’s newer hotel additions, this Radisson hotel offers 150 bedrooms and a contemporary stay in city centre Dublin. Housed in a state-of-the-art building the hotel has an open foyer and lounge bar, and many distinctly Irish features. The guest bedrooms are large for a city centre hotel with some offering private balconies. There are numerous private space options for dining and drinks, including a raised terrace for barbecues.

  6. DAY 2 Breakfast in your hotel Wicklow tour in the morning, lunch on the way back to Dublin. Leisure shopping and sightseeing in Dublin city. Explore Dublin by yourself! Evening Irish dance and music entertainment. Overnight at Radisson Blu hotel.

  7. DUBLIN CITY Dublin is one of Europe’s oldest cities. As well as retaining its historical and cultural charms, Dublin offers trendy bars, elegant restaurants and stylish, cosmopolitan shops and hotels. There’s never been a better time to visit Dublin, a city that is rivaling Europe’s elite for hip appeal. Dublin ranks, more than ever, among the top tourist destinations in Europe, and this vibrant city hums with a palpable sense that it is creating a new cultural heritage. With a wealth of attractions, many within walking distance of each other, Ireland’s largest city provides a sense of history, culture, music and a bustle that is truly unique.

  8. STEPHEN’S GREEN SHOPPING CENTRE Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, centrally located in the heart of the most prestigious shopping area of Dublin City. We are surrounded by history & buzzing youthful energy. With over 100 outlets under our roof a visit is a must for any visitor to the Dublin’s City Centre. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre.Where Grafton Street begins!

  9. Day 3 Breakfast in your hotel. Shopping in Kildare village. Lunch on the way to Kilkenny Castle. Spend the afternoon visit Kilkenny Castle. Overnight at Newpark Hotel.

  10. SHOPPING IN KILDARE VILLAGE Designer Outlet Time for shopping in ‘Kildare Village’, Ireland’s premier designer outlet, where you are buy DKNY, FURLA, POLO & Ralph Lauren… Up to 60% reductions in 60 luxury outlet boutiques. Full of Irish and international labels, this might just be the perfect place to find gifts to take home. You could continue your day in Kildare with a visit to the Newbridge Irish silver show rooms and gallery, or take a stroll at the National Stud and Japanese Gardens.

  11. KILKENNY CASTLE Kilkenny Castle stands dramatically on a strategic height that commands a crossing on the River Nore and dominates the 'High Town' of Kilkenny City. Over the eight centuries of its existence, many additions and alterations have been made to the fabric of the building, making Kilkenny Castle today a complex structure of various architectural styles. The buildings have been in the care of the Office of Public Works since 1969, and many important programmes of archaeological excavation, conservation, and restoration have been carried out there.

  12. THE NEWPARK HOTEL 4 STAR http://www.flynnhotels.com/Newpark_Hotel_Kilkenny On the edge of this historic city, in over 40 acres of parkland, The Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny City combines the best traditions of Irish hospitality with modern facilities, dedicated professionalism and friendly service. The Newpark Hotel offers luxurious accommodation and fine dining, making it an ideal base for visiting the medieval city of Kilkenny and for touring the south-east of Ireland.

  13. Day 4 Breakfast in your hotel. Explore the Rock of Cashel, “King of Ireland” and Bunratty Castle & Folk park for the day. Optional Irish Traditional Music Night at the Cornbarn at Bunratty Folk Park. Overnight at Bunratty Castle Hotel.

  14. ROCK OF CASHEL A spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century Castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral.  Attractions include an audio-visual show and exhibitions. 

  15. BUNRATTY CASTLE&FOLK PARK The Castle is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland.  Now contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art which capture the mood of those times. Today, the castle stands peacefully in delightful grounds. The houses and cottages of the folk park spread out at the foot of its massive walls, much in the way that the cottages and crofts of old would have clustered around its base. We invite you to wander through the castle and marvel at the finest collection of medieval furniture in the country which brings to life a vital part of our Medieval past. 

  16. OPTIONAL TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC NIGHT • http://www.shannonheritage.com/Entertainment/TraditionalIrishNight/ • Experience the magic of Irish Traditional Music, Song and dance at the Corn-Barn Bunratty. • Enjoy the company of the finest singers, dancers and musicians of the local villages. • Dine on home cooked food, excellent wine while enjoying lively entertainment. • Irish traditional music that will have your feet tapping and your hands clapping. 

  17. BUNRATTY CASTLE HOTEL 3 STAR http://www.bunrattycastlehotel.com/ A warm welcome and traditional style are the hallmarks of the renowned Bunratty Castle Hotel. The Hotel has been restored and is an friendly and charming hotel. Bunratty is an ideal base for visiting and touring the unspoiled, cultural West of Ireland with Galway and Connemara, the world renowned Cliffs of Moher and the Burren all within an easy day trip.

  18. Day 5 Breakfast in your hotel. Visit Cliffs of Moher, then on to Galway city. Evening at Leisure. Overnight at Foster Court Hotel.

  19. The Cliffs of Moher & the Burren The Cliffs of Moher’, rise 702 ft above the Atlantic Ocean from Hag's Head to O'Brien's Tower, eight kilometres away; they boast some of Ireland's most spectacular views. And also The Cliffs of Moher as featured in the “Harry potter” Movie “Half Blood Prince”. On a clear day the Aran Islands are visible in Galway Bay, as are the valleys and hills of Connemara. ______________________ The Burren is an amazing phenomenon - a limestone region of approximately 300 sq km which lies in the northwest corner of County Clare. The moonscape limestone karst has a distinctive pattern known as karren evolved from centuries of erosion. As a result of ice-age deposits, the cracks and grykes retain fertile soil where distinctive flora and fauna thrive.

  20. FORSTER HOTEL 3 STAR http://www.forstercourthotel.com/ Situated just off Eyre Square, the hotel offers you the freedom to explore Galway’s many attractions and festivals including the Galway Races, Galway Arts Festival and the Galway Oyster Festival. With a friendly Bar and Restaurant, Forster Court Hotel is an ideal location.

  21. Day 6 Breakfast in your hotel. Shopping in Galway City. Optional Sightseeing Tour in Connemara or Day Trip to the Aran Islands. Overnight at Foster Court Hotel.

  22. Galway City Galway city is a small, friendly and culturally rich town. With a large university it is a centre of learning in the west of Ireland. Sitting on waterways including the River Corrib, Lough Corrib, and the Atlantic ocean, Galway has a commercial port and numerous water sports and activities. The city itself sits by the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) region. The city is bi-lingual and you will hear many people speaking Irish in their daily lives. During the summer season Galway hosts many popular festivals including the Galway Arts Festival and the Galway races.

  23. Galway Optional Touring Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Connemara is the name given to the most westerly region of County Galway. This area contrasts starkly with the rest of the county in that it is shaped by the mountains, the sea and Lough Corrib. It is a beautiful if often bleak place during the winter months. The area is a favourite with visitors. ----------------------- Kylemore Abbey was built in the middle of the 19th century by Mitchell Henry. The little Gothic Chapel, on one of many wooded laneways surrounding the school, has recently been refurbished to its original condition.

  24. Galway Optional Touring The Aran Islands The Aran Islands are a group of three islands located off Galway Bay, on the wild Atlantic west coast of Ireland. The largest and most inhabited is Inishmore (Inish meaning island) which has an airstrip and ferry port. Fishing and farming were the main occupations of the Irish speaking islanders who were frequently cut off from the mainland by harsh weather conditions. The famous Aran sweater was created by the local women using Celtic patterns. The other islands Inishmaan, and Inisheer can be visited.

  25. Day 7 Breakfast in your hotel. Transfer to Dublin Airport.

  26. Price includes: • Luxury Coach x 49 seater  with driver Visitor attractions: • Mandarin speaking guide Book of Kells Trinity College Dublin All driver and guide expenses Coach Parking Powerscourt Gardens • 2 nights  bed and breakfast Radisson Blu hotel – 4* Dublin or similar Glendalough Monastic site • 1 night bed and breakfast Newpark Hotel – 4*  Kilkenny or similar Kilkenny Castle • 1 night bed and breakfast Bunratty Castle Hotel – 3* Bunratty or similarRock of Cashel • 2 nights bed and breakfast Forster Court Hotel – 3* Galway or similar Bunratty Castle and Folk Park • Cliffs of Moher. All local charges and taxes. 1 free place for tour leader . Not included: Porterage Driver and guide gratuities Meals other than breakfast Personal Incidentals Attractions not included above This is a sample tour only and can be changed , and altered to suit client requirements.   The number of days may be reduced or increased. The hotels are examples only and subject to availability. Options can be added and or included in the package All meals can be arranged as required.

  27. Custom Ireland International Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. Tel: +353 1675 2248 www.customireland.com

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