A Taste of Ireland
- Suggested Itinerary
Shannon/Shannon -
Day 1: The
Burren and Cliff of Moher
Arrive at Shannon Airport.
Depart for Galway and travel to the
spectacular Cliffs of
Moher, which form a 200mt wall that plunges into the Atlantic Ocean.
Continue through the heart of County Clare
- the Burren Region. The Burren is a strange and unique region in Europe. “Burren” means “large
stones”: in fact its name describes this impressive scenery perfectly
well. You will also discover the testimonies of the Burren’s rich
history thanks to countless castles and monastic ruins.
Overnight and Full Irish Breakfast in Galway or region.
Day 2: Connemara
The country of the “Quiet
Man” and “The Purple Taxi” - it is an area full of
contrast, granite mountains populated only by sheep with hundreds of lakes
forming a fisherman’s paradise and its sea coast with many sandy beaches.The route takes you from Galway to the lake
dotted centre of Connemara at Maam Cross. En
route, you will discover the beauty of Kylemore Abbey. Impressive, hidden
between mountains and lake and surrounded by rhododendrons, the abbey is
situated in a romantic place of great beauty.
Overnight
and full Irish Breakfast Galway or region.
Day 3: To the East
Depart Galway for Dublin via Clonmacnoise,
Situated in the wilds, on the banks of
the Shannon, sixth century Clonmacnoise is nowadays partly in ruins. Visit the
Visitor Centre where the original Celtic crosses are exhibited, followed by
a tour of the site where you will see high towers, the eleventh century
cathedral and the wonderful reproductions of the High Crosses.Continue
to Dublin.
Overnight
and full Irish Breakfast in Dublin
or region.
Day 4: Dublin
Today, discover Dublin’s
Fair City. You can visit the famous
“Doors of Dublin,” the elegant Georgian squares, the Phoenix Park. Well worth will be a visit to Trinity College,the oldest University in Ireland founded in 1592 by
Elizabeth 1st. The ninth Century Book of Kells,famous
for its precious illuminations,is exhibited here.Then St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the largest
Anglican cathedral built in 1213 followed by a visit to the Guinness
Storehouse, Europe’s largest stout producing brewery.
Overnight
and full Irish Breakfast in Dublin
or region
Day 5: Wicklow –
The Garden of
Ireland
A few miles south
of Dublin lies the county of Wicklow, popularly known as
"The Garden of Ireland".
It is said to be a microcosm of all landscapes and colours of Ireland.
Visit Mount
Usher Gardens and in Avoca the old Woollen Mills where local
craftsmen weave their quality cloth to produce colourful blankets, rugs and
tweeds.
Overnight
and full Irish Breakfast in Waterford
or region.
Day 6: Waterford
– Blarney
This morning,
visit the Waterford Crystal Factory, founded in 1783, is the most visited
attraction in the county. Visitors
are guided through the different stages of production have the opportunity
to see glassblowers at work and buy some world famous
Waterford Crystal .
Then en route to Kerry,visit Blarney Castle
and stop at Blarney Woollen Mills, one
of the finest family owned craft centres in the world offering a wide range
of genuine Irish products. Blarney Castle, where you will feel compelled to kiss the
Blarney Stone and gain the gift of eloquence .The castle itself, a tower
house, dates from 1446 and is built on solid limestone.
Overnight
and full Irish Breakfast in Kerry or region.
Day 7: Ring of Kerry
Today, a superb tour of the Ivreagh
Peninsula will give
you the opportunity to discover the Ring of Kerry. Taking in spectacular
scenery - mountains, peat bogs, lakes and magnificent views of the Atlantic
Ocean as one travel along the coast road Leaving Killarney behind, drive
through Killorglin, famous for its Puck Fair,
then to Glenbeigh where the cliff road gives
panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay. Continuing to Cahirciveen the birthplace of National hero Daniel
O’Connell. Visit Muckross
House, a nineteenth century country residence with folk museum, the gardens
at the rear are famous for their superb rhododendrons.
Overnight
and full Irish Breakfast in Kerry or region.
Day 8: Slan / Farewell
After a final full Irish breakfast,
departure for Shannon
Airport for the
return flight.
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