Join us for a delightful tour of Ireland, the Emerald Isle.  Enjoy sights and sounds of cities, charming villages and the countryside, and above all, the warm welcome around every corner.  English is spoken, but try your hand at Gaelic with a native.  Fine dining awaits, memorable sights as we tour the countryside - and marvel at the many shades of green that give this land its evocative nickname.  Visits include Dublin, Waterford, Killarney, and Limerick for history, culture, unique shopping, and visiting with the hospitable Irish. 

Itinerary

Day 1 - INDEPENDENCE/NEWARK/WILMINGTON
Following departures from designated pick-up locations drive via motor coach to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) for overnight flight to Dublin.  Meals DB

Day 2 - DUBLIN
Arrive Dublin and enjoy time on your own to explore a bit before joining your fellow travelers for some traditional entertainment during a fun-filled Irish evening.  Meals D
TRINITY CAPITAL HOTEL, DUBLIN

Day 3 - DUBLIN
Become familiar with the "Fair City" of Dublin during a tour highlighting the top sights.  Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, O'Connell Street, Grafton Street, Phoenix Park, and see the city's trademark - magnificent rows of stately Georgian town homes.  Enjoy the freedom of an afternoon to relax or set out on a personal adventure to discover the cultural offerings of delightful Dublin on your own.  Meals B
TRINITY CAPITAL HOTEL, DUBLIN

Day 4 - DUBLIN/KILKENNY/WATERFORD
Travel to Kilkenny to explore the medieval atmosphere of this city situated on the banks of the River Nore.  Travel on to the historic city of Waterford and visit the House of Waterford Crystal.  Enjoy a fascinating factory tour and browse the retail store housing the largest collection of Waterford Crystal in the world.  Complete your day with a leisurely-paced walking tour of this unique city.  Meals BD
WATERFORD HOTEL, WATERFORD

Day 5 - WATERFORD/BLARNEY STONE/KILLARNEY
Journey to historic Blarney Castle and embrace the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone.  Legend has it that those who kiss the stone are bestowed with the gift of eloquence.  In Killarney, you will be treated to an Irish jaunting car ride.  A tour of the beautiful Muckross House and Gardens offers a glimpse into the elegant lifestyle of the Victorian gentry.  Imagine what their days were like as you explore the perfectly restored rooms of this magnificent mansion and stroll in the lush gardens, spectacularly adorned with blooms.  Meals BD
KILLARNEY AVENUE, KILLARNEY

Day 6 - KILLARNEY/RING OF KERRY/KILLARNEY
Travel along one of the most beautiful coastal routes in the world, the Ring of Kerry.  At the Gap  of Dunloe, shop for traditional Irish goods handcrafted by local artisans.  Enjoy pristine ocean scenery as you move through picturesque villages.  Continue as you traverse rugged mountain passes into "Ladies View."  From this spectacular vantage point, one of Ireland's finest, gaze upon the lakes of Killarney.  Tonight, use your leisure time to sample a true taste of Irish culture.  Meals B
KILLARNEY AVENUE, KILLARNEY

Day 7 - KILLARNEY/LIMERICK
Today, experience the customs and daily life of a traditional Irish family during a memorable visit to the Molanna Dairy Farm.  Continue to Limerick, where a panoramic city tour showcases King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone.  Delve into the fascinating history of the "city of the violated treaty."  Meals B
LIMERICK HOTEL, LIMERICK

Day 8 - LIMERICK/CLIFFS OF MOHER/GALWAY/LIMERICK
An exciting day waits as we journey to the stunning Cliffs of Moher.  Marvel at the awe-inspiring views of the Aran Islands and the mighty Atlantic from these stunning, 700-foot-high cliffs.  Stand tall as the ocean winds blow in from half a world away.  Then, travel through the vast limestone landscape of the Burren, known for its stark beauty and Neolithic tombs.  Continue past scenic countryside into Galway, where a brief city tour introduces "The City of Tribes."  Meals BD
LIMERICK HOTEL, LIMERICK

Day 9 - LIMERICK/TULLAMORE/KILBEGGAN/KINGSCOURT
Start your day with a cross-country journey to Irish Whiskey territory.  The ancient towns of Tullamore and Kilbeggan have long been associated with the whiskey industry.  Become engaged in the process of whiskey making and enjoy a tasting of the final product during a visit to one of these historic distilleries.  Top your day off with an overnight stay on the regal grounds of Cabra Castle, where you toast the end of a fabulous trip during your farewell dinner.  Meals BD
LIMERICK HOTEL, LIMERICK

Day 10 - KINGSCOURT
Enjoy breakfast, share email addresses with your many new friends if you wish, and then transfer to the airport for your return flight to PHL where a motor coach will be waiting to return you to Wilmington, Newark and Independence.  Meals B and meal in flight

Tour inclusions:
Roundtrip transportation from Independence, Newark and Wilmington to PHL  *  Roundtrip air from PHL to Dublin  *  Airline fees and government taxes (subject to change until ticketed)  *  Hotel accommodations for 8 nights in first-class and deluxe hotels based on double occupancy  *  Admissions to all sightseeing as per itinerary  *  Meals include breakfast daily, 6 dinners  *  Taxes and gratuities for hotels and included meals  *  Services of a Collette Vacations Tour Director throughout the tour  *  Luggage handling  *  Services of an accompanying Tour Director from 4 Seasons Tours with a minimum of 15 passengers. 

Not Included:
Passport fees  *  gratuities to Collette Vacation Tour Director and motor coach driver  *  Items of a personal nature such as phone calls and faxes, laundry, some beverages with meals.

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Hotels/Great Locations

Night 1
In flight

Nights 2 and 3
Trinity Capital Hotel
Dublin

Night 4
Waterford Hotel
Waterford

Nights 5 and 6
Killarney Avenue
Killarney

Nights 7 and 8
Limerick Hotel
Limerick

Night 9
Cabra Castle
Kingscourt