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CONN'S IRELAND LIMITED TOUR SIZE 10 TOUR MEMBERS LUXURY TOUR 2018
THREE TOUR DEPARTURES
9 DAYS SOUTH, SOUTHWEST & CLARE COAST CIT9SSW |
LUXURY TOUR
Personalized & Customized
9 DAYS
SOUTH, SOUTHWEST & CLARE COAST 2018
THREE TOUR DATES
LIMITED TO 10 TOUR MEMBERS
EASY & SLOW
Personalized & Customized Escorted Tour
If You EVER Wanted To meet Conn,
2018 Is A Great Opportunity To Do So
Conn Will Be Celebrating His
48th Year Of Ireland Tour Planning.
He will be meeting every tour member on every tour
New for 2018 - We are announcing a SPECIAL 10% Discount to Past Clients and Referrals from Past Clients on all of the EASY & SLOW Escorted Tours in April, July and September!!
This itinerary is THE ULTIMATE tour of the South and the Southwest of Ireland, PLUS the Spectacular Coast of County Clare, including the popular sites and attractions and those that are Conn's favorites. You'll experience the highlights of the country in a comfortably paced itinerary. Combine that with the highest quality accommodation and you'll have a wonderful vacation. Packed with historic sites, visits and entertainment, with all the features you wanted in a tour! Conn's 47 years of personalized tour planning make for a wonderful touring experience. Rated "all 10s" by tour members! Described by former tour members as the "best planned, organized and conducted tour we have ever taken!" EASY & SLOW.
We've also INCLUDED the Driver-Guide Gratuity!!
We take the time to provide a detailed proposal for you to review before you make your decision to pay your deposit. We are not the least expensive tour product, but WE ARE THE BEST! The features and inclusions of our LIMITED SIZE TOURS are numerous. When you make your comparisons with other tour companies, take that into consideration. Our MAXIMUM 10 TOUR MEMBER TOURS are COMPREHENSIVE & COMFORTABLE, as well as an excellent value....and a very PERSONALIZED style of touring... to provide what our clients tell us are "An Irish Symphony of Perfection!"
COMPREHENSIVE, PERSONALIZED, COMFORTABLE
9 DAY TOUR
Tour starts at Dublin on Friday morning, Day 1
and finishes at Shannon Airport on Saturday morning, Day 9.
When making your air reservations you want to fly into Dublin Airport and return from
Shannon Airport. You may wish to arrive
ITINERARY
PRE-TOUR DUBLIN PACKAGE:
One or Two Nights CLICK HERE
Extend your Ireland Tour with one or two nights in Dublin, Ireland's Capital. Package includes private transfer from Dublin Airport to Dylan Hotel or Merrion Hotel, Irish breakfast, Dublin City Sightseeing Tour, porterage at airport and hotel and tax.
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Click Here to See Pictures of Luxury Motorcoach & Your Driver-Guide, Philip Smith.
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Day 1 - Friday
DUBLIN'S FAIR CITY
Welcome to Dublin, Ireland's Capital. You'll be met at Dublin Airport and transferred directly to the hotel. Rest up and relax from your journey. This afternoon youll can explore this 1,000 year old city on a Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus. See the historic buildings, Georgian Squares and landmarks of Dublin on a panoramic tour. You should visit Trinity College and view the Book of Kells, St. Patricks Cathedral. You may wish to visit Dublin Castle, seat of British rule for 800 years, and tour the State Apartments and Kilmainham Gaol, full of history of the political prisoners who were held here over the centuries. You may wish to visit the National Gallery, the National Museum or any of the many museums of Dublin. The evening is at leisure. Stay at the Dylan Hotel in fashionabale Dublin 4. Note: Rest up and be fresh for the South, Southwest & Clare Coast Ireland tour tomorrow morning. Dinner is on your own this evening. There are many pubs and restaurants nearby to give you a choice of menus.
Day 2 - Saturday
KILKENNY & WATERFORD
You'll be met by Conn and your experienced Driver-Guide, Philip Smith, Depart Dublin and tour through the 'Garden of Ireland,' County Wicklow, on our way to the medieval town of Kilkenny. You will view the 12th century Kilkenny Castle which has been completely restored along with the magniificent State Apartments.
Continue south to the first Viking settlement of Ireland, the city of Waterford. The famous Waterford Crystalwas born here and a visit can be made to the House of Waterford Crystal where one can appreciate the craftsmenship and detail of this making of the exquisite crystal. On to County Cork passing through Youghal where Sir Walter Raleigh was once mayor and arriving at the town of Castlemartyr. We settle in here at the 5 star Castlemartyr Resort. Dinner in the Bell Tower Restaurant this evening. Stay at Castlemartyr Resort, County Cork.
Day 3 - Sunday
KINSALE & OLD HEAD
Irish breakfast this morning. Tour to Kinsale. Kinsale is a quaint harbor town and also know as the 'gourmet capital of Ireland.' You may wish to sample one of the many restaurants for lunch today. Nearby at Summercove you will visit Charles Fort, a star-shapred British fortication overlooking the passage into Kinsale Harbor. You will head about the 'White Lady' ghost! Continue to Old Head and see probably one of the world's most spectacular golf courses. The vistas from here are magnificent...even the Old Head Lighthouse. There is also the Lusitania Museum which takes you through the events of May 7th 1915 when a German U Boat torpedo sank the passenger liner off the coast of Kinsale. Return to Castlemartyr and the
Castlemartyr Resort. Dinner in Franchini's Restaurant this evening. Stay at Castlemartyr Resort, County Cork.
Day 4 - Monday
BLARNEY & COBH
Irish breakfast this morning. Tour via Cork City, Ireland's second largest city situated on the banks of the River Lee, to the town of Blarney where you will visit the 15th century McCarthy castle, Blarney Castle. It is said that if you climb to the ramparts and kiss the Blarney Stone you will obtain the gift of eloquent speech!Continue to Cobh, once the majot embarkation port for emigrants heading to America and beyond. You'll visit the Emigration Museum and hear the Queenstown Story. Cobh was the last port of call for the Titanic and the Lusitania. Return to Castlemartyr via Midleton and the Midleton Irish Whiskey Distillery. Dinner on your own tonight. A short walk brings you into the town of Castlemartyr where you can visit the Hunter's Hog Pub. Stay at Castlemartyr Resort, County Cork.
Day 5 - Tuesday
BANTRY & KENMARE
Irish breakfast this morning. Tour to Bantry with its beautiful Bay. On to Glengarriff situated on beautiful Bantry Bay in County Cork. You'll visit Garnish Island in Bantry Bay after a short boat ride. The island was a frequent vacation retreat for Agatha Christie and George Bernard Shaw. You will marvel at the Italianate Gardens on the island. Cross the spectacular Caha Pass and down to the town of Kenmare. Tour north to Killarney viewing the spectacular scenery of the Short Ring of Kerry through Moll's Gap with a stop at Ladies' View and a panoramic view of Killarney Town and the Lakes of Killarney. Continue to the town of Killarney situated on the shores of the Lakes of Killarney and at the foot of the mountains. 'Heaven's Reflex' it is called for its natural beauty. You'll stay at the Aghadoe Heights Hotel overlooking the Lakes of Dinner in Lake Room Restaurant this evening. Stay at the Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Aghadoe, Killarney, County Kerry.
Day 6 - Wednesday
DINGLE TOWN & SLEA HEAD DRIVE
Irish breakfast this morning. Tour down the spectacular Dingle Peninsula to Inch and view the beautiful Inch strand, used by several movies for its timeless and picturesque quality. Continue into Dingle Town, a busy commerical fishing port. Continue around Slea Head and admire its rugged beauty. Visit the Blasket Island Center and learn about what life was like on the Blasket Islands which loom up in front of you. We'll make a lunch stop in Ballyferriter. Stop and visit the Gallorus Oratory, a 7th century stone chapel used by pilgrims going to Mount Brandon. Return to Dingle Town. Continue to the the village of Annascaul, the home town of Tom Crean, an Antartic explorer. View the South Pole Inn. Tour via Tralee and hear the sad, romantic story of the Rose of Tralee. Return to Killarney Town. This evening you will enjoy a Traditional Irish Night with dinner at Kate Kearney's Cottage at the Gap of Dunloe. Transfer back to the Agahdoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Aghadoe, Killarney.
Day 7 - Thursday
KILLARNEY TOWN
Irish breakfast this morning. Irish Jaunting Cart ride through the Killarney National Park, to Muckross House where we visit this wonderful museum of Irish life in the 18th century. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore the Killarney National Park's 24,000 acres or do some shopping or just relax. Dinner on your own tonight. Stay at the Agahdoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Aghadoe, Killarney.
Day 8 - Friday
CLARE COAST & GALWAY
Irish breakfast this morning. Tour to the coast of County Clare. Continue to the highlight of the day and a visit to the Cliffs of Moher. The cliff formation rises to a height of 700 feet from the surging Atlantic Ocean and stretch for 5 miles. The interpretive center here is exceptional. We continue into the area known as the Burren. The Burren in Irish means 'bare rock' and is a unique geological area of bare limestone and because of its micro-climate you'll find alpine flowers growing in the fissures of the rock. Tour along the southern shore of Galway Bay to the village of Kinvara and a stop to view 15th century Dunguaire Castle. Tour north to Galway, a vibrant city. See Eyre Square, the Claddagh district and view the Spanish Arch. Christopher Columbus stopped here on his way to the New World. You will stay at the unique G Hoteloverlooking Lough Atalia. Dinner in Gigi's Restaurant this evening.
Day 9 - Saturday
DEPART FOR HOME
Irish breakfast this morning. Transfer to Shannon Airport. Depart for home.
Please arrange your air reservation to depart Shannon on Saturday, for the USA
Slan Leat!
OPTIONAL RETURN FROM DUBLIN PACKAGE:
One Night
Should you prefer to return from Dublin Airport rather than Shannon Airport we can arrange to transfer you to Dublin on Saturday. Package includes train ticket from Galway to Dublin. Transfer from train station to the Radisson Hotel at Dublin Airport, Room and Breakfast, courtesy transfer to airport terminal on Sunday morning and tax.
See Special Price Below Tour Price
Click here: Dublin Return Package
BACK-TO-BACK TOURING:
Combine with the West & Northwest Tour
Extend your Ireland vacation and continue your touring through Ireland's spectacular West & Northwest. Ask Conn about a special discount for the combination.
Click here: West & Northwest of Ireland Tour
TOUR INCLUDES:
Transfers as described in the itinerary
Sightseeing by Private luxury motorcoach
Hotel accommodation with private bath for 8 nights
Pruvate Transfer from Dublin Airport to Hotel on Day 1
Luxury Motorcoach throughout the tour - from Day 2 to 9
Professional driver/guide throughout the tour - from Day 2 to 9
Full Irish breakfast daily
Irish Coffee Reception on first evening
Dinner included on Day, 2, 3, 5, & 8 evenings
Dinner on your own on other evenings
Boat Crossing to Garnish island
Traditional Irish Night with dinner at Kate Kearney's Cottage
Irish Jaunting Cart Ride in Killarney
  Visits and admissions to Glendalough, Kilkenny Castle,
  Emigration Museum,Blarney Castle, Midleton Distillery, Old Head,
  Charles Fort, Muckross House,Gallorus Oratory, Cliffs of Moher, and more!
Hotel service charges, tips for baggage handling and local taxes
Conn's Ireland Souvenir Gift
Driver-Guide Gratuity
LIMITED TO 10 TOUR MEMBERS
All tours personally driven and escorted by experienced driver-guide
PAY BY CHECK DISCOUNT:
If you wish to pay the land tour price BY PERSONAL CHECK, you can deduct 3% from the Credit Card Land Tour Price shown in BLUE. Tour Deposit may be made by credit card but remaining tour balance must be paid by bank transfer to receive discount. Call us at 253 752 0448 to take advantage of this SPECIAL OFFER! Call now to book! |
LAND TOUR PRICES ARE IN EUROS. USE CURRENCY CALCULATOR TO FIND TODAY'S USD PRICE FOR THE TOUR
LIMITED TOUR SIZE
LAND TOUR PRICE: 9 DAYS -From 2,879 (2,799)
Land Tour price is per person sharing DOUBLE/TWIN room
Single room Supplement IN EUROS: 999 (969)
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ACCOMMODATION for 9 Day Escorted Tour |
Where |
# of Nights |
Hotel |
Dublin |
One |
Dylan Hotel |
Castlemartyr |
Three |
Castlemartyr Resort & Spa |
Killarney |
Three |
Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa |
Galway |
One |
The G
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LAND TOUR PRICES ARE IN EUROS. USE CURRENCY CALCULATOR TO FIND TODAY'S USD PRICE FOR THE TOUR
2018 Conn's Exclusive 9 Day Escorted Tour South, Southwest & Clare Coast Tour |
Start Dublin |
Finish Shannon |
Land Tour Price Credit Card Price
| Land Tour Price By Bank Deposit
| Single Supplement
| Status Places Remaining |
Tour # |
Email Your Questions |
April 6 |
April 14 |
2,899
| 2,799
| 999
| CLOSED |
18200-1 |
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July 6 |
July 14 |
2,979
| 2,889
| 999
| CLOSED |
18200-2 |
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September 7 |
September 15 |
2,979
| 2,889
| 999
| Available |
18200-3 |
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New for 2018 - We are announcing a SPECIAL 10% Discount to Past Clients and Referrals from Past Clients on all of the EASY & SLOW Escorted Tours in April, July and September!! Book Now and take 10% off the price you see above!
Tour starts at Dublin on Friday morning, Day 1
and finishes at Shannon Airport on Saturday morning, Day 9.
When making your air reservations you want to fly into Dublin Airport and return from
Shannon Airport
Dublin's Fair City
Our Personalized 'Add On' Package
Allows you to explore Dublin BEFORE your LUXURY ESCORTED Ireland tour.
Add this to any LUXURY ESCORTED TOUR and add 'hassle free' enjoyment of this 1,000 year old city!
Independent Based Package
Enjoy the vitality, the wonderful people, the 1,000 year history, the warm hospitality of a
vintage pub, the wide variety of restaurants, the theatre, the parks and squares plus the excellent shopping!
We have designed a package that will introduce you to Dublin and allow you to combine Dublin
with the rest of your PERSONALIZED touring.
DUBLIN PRE-TOUR EXTENTIONS PLUS DUBLIN AIRPORT RETURN OPTION |
Pre-Tour and Dublin Airport Option |
# of Nights |
Hotel |
Land Tour Price Credit Card Price
| Land Tour Price By Bank Deposit
| Single Supplement
| Tour # |
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Pre-Tour Dublin |
One Thursday |
Dylan Hotel |
314
| 304
| 231
| 18200-A |
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Pre-Tour Dublin |
One Thursday |
Merrion Hotel |
421
| 408
| 346
| 18200-M |
CLICK HERE |
Dublin Airport Return Option |
One Saturday |
Radisson BLU
258
| 250
| 250
| 18200-R |
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PRICE SHOWN ABOVE FOR
Our Personalized 'Dublin Return Option' Package
Allows you to return from Dublin Airport on Sunday.
Add this and you can return to the USA from Dublin Airport instead of Shannon Airport.
LAND TOUR PRICES ARE IN EUROS. USE CURRENCY CALCULATOR TO FIND TODAY'S USD PRICE FOR THE TOUR
Conn says: "Sign up right away as this tour will fill fast!"
To confirm your place on the tour you will need to do the following:
Call Conn and provide him with your personal information
Pay a Non-Refundable $500 Individual Deposit
Pay Your Travel Insurance Premium At The Same Time
Call Conn at 253 752 0448
Email: Conn@ConnsIreland.com
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