Amazing Ireland (Busreis)

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Dining Summary

• 5 Dinner (D)
• 13 Breakfast (B)

Be My Guest

• Wicklow: Traditional Irish fare with an Italian twist is served up at Glenealy House near Dublin with your host Catherine Fulvio who is one of Ireland’s top culinary stars, and her family on hand to share their story.

Dive into Culture

• Belfast: Discover the full story of the Titanic at the Titanic Belfast visitor attraction and monument in Belfast.
• Belleek: See traditional craftsmen at work at the Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre, one of the oldest working potteries in the world.
• Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.
• New Ross: Explore the tragic history of Ireland's famine emigration at the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, a replica of one of the original ships used in the 1800s.

Iconic Experience

• Belfast: Join a Local Specialist to hear about the history of the city and learn of its progress and current prosperity. See the murals in different locations indicating the political sentiments of local residents.
• Londonderry: With a Local Specialist explore inside the city walls. See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street.
• Knock: In the pilgrimage town of Knock, visit the beautiful Marian Shrine, where the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and John the Evangelist are said to have appeared to the townsfolk in 1879.
• Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden: Visit the turreted Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey. This monastery was founded in 1920 for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I.
• Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the famous Stone of Eloquence.
• Cork: Your Travel Director will show you the Grand Parade and South Mall, along with City Hall and the Opera House.
• Kilkenny: Meet an experienced hurling player for a fun session to learn about and try for yourself this 3,000-year-old discipline and proud legacy of Ireland's heritage.
• New Ross: Dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, whose great-grandfather was born nearby, this arboretum contains a plant collection of presidential proportions.
• Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

• Bushmills: In Northern Ireland you'll discover the legend of the Giant's Causeway as you explore this iconic natural landmark. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
• Lahinch: Join your Local Specialist, either Oonagh or Marie to gain a deeper appreciation for the natural beauty surrounding you as they illuminate the interconnection between environmental issues and current conservation initiatives at the Cliffs of Moher. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Must-see Highlights

• Explore Belfast, Londonderry and Dublin
• Discover Donegal, Galway, Cork and Waterford
• Visit the Titanic Experience in Belfast, the Giant's Causeway, Belleek's Pottery Visitor Centre, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, the Waterford Crystal showroon and the John F. Kennedy Arboretum and the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross
• View the Antrim Coast and the Marian Shrine in Knock
• See City Hall in Belfast, the Cathedral of Galway, Trinity College and the Georgian Squares in Dublin
• Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry

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Whats Included

• An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• Ferry across the Shannon estuary
• Optional Experiences and free time
• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Reisaanbieding

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