Ireland Tour
Hosted
8 Days or 11 Days
Singles Cultural & Fun Tour
IRELAND MAY 2010
A great way to explore Ireland, enjoy the nightlife, meet and travel with other singles from all over the US. NOTE: This tour is ideal for sinles ages 28 to 45 if you would prefer an older mix we have the identical trip one week later.
Daily Itinerary:
- Day 1, Sunday: Arrive Dublin, Ireland
Arrive in the early morning to Dublin International Airport, where you will get your airport transfer. You will have this day at your leisure to check out the shops on Grafton street, Trinity College, or start your 24 hour pass on Dublin's hop-on/hop-off City Tour Bus. For those of you who would like to immerse yourself into the local sporting culture, the featured event will be a Gaelic Football or Hurling Match at Croke Park. Be sure not to miss tonight's welcome party* hosted at a nearby pub where the Tour Host* will offer a short Introduction to Ireland while you get to meet the others traveling with you all week!Hotel: Temple Bar Hotel, Grafton Capitol, Grand Canal
- Day 2, Monday: Dublin to Galway
Spend the morning recovering from last night's welcome party or begin exploring the streets, shops, and pubs of Dublin. You may choose to join in a tour of the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy a complimentary pint in the top-floor Gravity Bar overlooking Dublin. If whiskey is more your flavor head over to experience the Old Jameson Distillery tour. This afternoon, board your coach bus for a relaxing ride through the Irish countryside to Galway on the west coast Hotel: Park House West, The Western - Day 3, Tuesday: Galway
Enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast at your leisure this morning. The day is yours to experience Galway at your own pace or take advantage of one of our featured tours, visiting the Connemara region, well known and loved by artists for its unspoiled beauty. Take your second night in Galway to visit the shops, restaurants and pubs you may have missed last night. Hotel: Park House Hotel, The Western
- Day 4, Wednesday: Galway
Today you can challenge your mates to a local pub crawl, or take advantage of the featured tour to the Aran Islands, Europe's easternmost point where Gaelic is the first language of its residents and is considered the foothold of Irish culture. HOTEL: Park House Hotel, The Western - Day 5, Thursday: Galway to Killarney
Wake up to your traditional Irish breakfast, pack up your room, and catch your transfer to Killarney. Check-in to your hotel before taking in Killarney at your own speed. This afternoon your options include the Killarney Highlights half day tour or try a Jaunting Cart Ride through Killarney National Park. Hotel: Riverside Hotel, or Killarney Court - Day 6, Friday: Killarney
Another day to explore Killarney - you may join our trip around the Ring of Kerry or Dingle Peninsula, Ireland's most popular scenic areas with the country's highest mountains on one side and Atlantic coast on the other. Bike hire is also available or you may enjoy the local scene of Killarney, it's always your choice! Tonight, take part in a local pub crawl with your mates. Hotel: Riverside Hotel, The INternational or Kilarney Court - Day 7, Saturday: Killarney to Lahinch/Doolin
Depart Killarney and check-in to the Bunratty Castle Hotel for the final stop. Take full advantage of the serenity as you wind down from a wild week. Today you may want tour the Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and this evening, a Medieval Banquet is available to you as a dinner show to remember, before the farewell party at Durty Nelly's* may be one you forget! Hotel: Lahinch Golf & Leisure Hotel - Day 8, Sunday: Lahinch - Shanon - HOME
7 Night travelers say goodbye to Ireland and your new friends as we leave Bunratty for Shannon to board your return flights home. - Day 8, Lahinch to Kilkenny
Check into Kilkenny River Court Hotel, overlooking the Kilkenny Castle. Spend your night with wine and cheese on the patio (or beer and peanuts.. you choose) - Day 9, Monday - Kilkenny
Explore the streets of Kilkenny or head down to the Kilkenny Craft Trail which is the perfect way to explore the best of Kilkenny crafts. Also available is the Kilkenny hop-on/hop-off City Tour bus with stops at all the local attractions. - Day 10, Tuesday - Kilkenny to Dublin
Head back to Dublin and finish your journey with last minute shopping and an ultimate farewell toast. If you are interested in a tour on your final day try the Dublin Castle & Bay half day tour. - Day 11, Dublin to Home
Safe Travel...
Package Includes:
- 7 or 10 Nights in premiere hotel accommodations
- Overnights in Dublin, Galway, Killarney, Bunratty
- 10 Day package also includes overnight in Kilkenny
- All transportation town to town via luxury coach
- Daily traditional Irish breakfasts
- Welcome parties in Dublin
- Farewell Party at Durty Nelly's in Bunratty
- Live Music Festivals
- Drink specials offered in featured pubs
- Group escort available 24/7
- Full International Travel Insurance
- All hotel taxes/fees
Note:
**Bolded items are completely optional to give you the flexibility to spend your time as you choose! Please view the tours tab for more information and pricing.
Hotels are subject to change based on availability and final group size.
Contact Us
Direct Line: 866.955.8314
The Singles Travel Network
Price & Package Per Person
5/9/2010 - 5/16/2010
Prices:
Shared 7 Day Room $1,447 / Private 7 Day Room $1,942 / Shared 10 Day Room $1,862 / Private 10 Day Room $2,612
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