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GLOBUS: IRISH WINTER SAMPLER (XB)
7 days incl. air, or 6 days from Dublin to Dublin
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 Spectacular scenery awaits you on this 'Emerald Isle' vacation. Start with a drive from Dublin through dairy-farm country to the vibrant city of Galway. Cross the limestone plateau known as The Burren, then savor the breathtaking views of the Cliffs of Moher and the Clare Coast. After ferrying across the Shannon, a panoramic drive takes you around the stunning Ring of Kerry. Spend a night in the popular resort of Killarney before your journey takes you via Blarney to the world-famous Waterford Crystal Factory, Ireland's oldest handweaving mill at Avoca, Glendalough and its ruins of a center of Irish Christianity, and the scenic Wicklow Mountains. Conclude your vacation with an orientation drive through Dublin, which takes in statue-lined O'Connell Street, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College.
HOTELS
Dublin Clarion (SF), Ennis Temple Gate (F), Killarney Holiday Inn (F), Waterford Tower (F), Dublin Hilton Kilmainham (SF)
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| Call 1 (888) 898-3628 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8196053 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | (Sun.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | Dublin | (Mon.) Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax in the Irish capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) | | Day 3 | Ennis | (Tue.) Head for dairy farm country in the center of the 'Emerald Isle.' In Galway, a vibrant city on the west coast with a great seafaring tradition, hear about the infamous Lynch Stone, commemorating the day Mayor James Lynch Fitzstephen hanged his son for murder. Cross the limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot CLIFFS OF MOHER before heading for Ennis, county town of Clare. Tonight's suggestion for a very special night out: enjoy an optional banquet at Bunratty Castle. (B) | | Day 4 | Killarney | (Wed.) After a short drive via Clonderlaw Bay to Killimer, cross the Shannon estuary by FERRY. Continue on to Killorglin on Dingle Bay to join the spectacular RING OF KERRY for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the island's southwestern tip. Take your photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View, then spend the night in the popular resort of Killarney. (B,D) | | Day 5 | Waterford | (Thu.) Across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork to Blarney, renowned for its magical Stone of Eloquence. Time for lunch, to walk up to the castle, and to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts at the famous WOOLEN MILLS. In the afternoon, pass Cork, the country's second-largest city, and Dungarvan on the way to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings. Before dinner, why not join an optional pub tour? (B,D) | | Day 6 | Dublin | (Fri.) Today hear about Enniscorthy, site of the final battle of the Great Rebellion of 1798. Then visit Ireland's oldest HANDWEAVING MILL at Avoca. Enjoy views of the Wicklow Mountains before arriving at the GLENDALOUGH VISITOR CENTER with its fascinating audiovisual show, Ireland of the Monasteries, and its ruins of a center of Irish Christianity founded by St. Kevin. Back in Dublin this afternoon your orientation drive takes in statue-lined O'Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for a fitting farewell to Ireland. (B) | | Day 7 | Return Home | (Sat.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single supplement not applicable on this vacation.Triple room reduction per person: $24Extra nights per person in Dublin:in single room $200, in twin room $125, in triple room $1172009 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification.
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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2008, 2009 & 2010 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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