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UNFORGETTABLE IRELAND

Escorted Tour

8 days / 7 nights
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Languages English Duration 8 days / 7 nights Airline
A comprehensive exploration of Ireland, showcasing its diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture.

The itinerary effectively combines iconic landmarks like Blarney Castle and the Cliffs of Moher with immersive experiences such as the sheepdog demonstration and the Connemara countryside. The inclusion of Dublin, with its historical sites and cultural offerings, provides a balanced contrast to the rural charm of the rest of the tour.

Discover:

•  Natural Beauty: The Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, and Connemara offer breathtaking landscapes.
•  Cultural Immersion: Blarney Castle, Bunratty Castle, and Galway City provide insights into Ireland's history and traditions.
•  Active Experiences: Sheepdog demonstration, boat cruise on Lough Corrib, and optional activities like the jaunting car ride add variety.
Highlights
Ireland is famous for its stunning landscapes, rich history, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. It's known for its lush green countryside, iconic landmarks such as the Cliffs of Moher and Giant's Causeway, traditional music and dance, literature, whiskey, and much, much more.

• Departure flight onboard Play on a connecting flight from Hamilton Airport to Dublin Airport on the selected flight class (*)
• One free personal item, one free Carry-on and one piece of checked luggage included when booked on Play Value or Play Flex categories.
• Under 2-hour stop in Keflavik Airport for connecting flights (no check-in or luggage pick-up required)
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure.
• Daily activities as per chosen itinerary.
• Accommodation on the selected room category (STANDARD OR SUPERIOR) and plan. 
• 24/7 personalized assistance by our professional staff in destination.
• Option to buy additional local excursions and entrances to attractions.
• Return flight from Dublin to Keflavik Airport, connecting to Hamilton Airport on a direct flight.

*Please note that some flight classes may already include either carry-on or checked bags on your price. Please make sure to check flight class on your booking before proceeding to pay for extras:
PLAY BASIC (B) – Personal item max. 10 Kg only. Carry-on, seats and checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY BASIC PLUS (L) - Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max 12 Kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane). Checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY VALUE (V) – Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked Bag 20 kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding.
PLAY FLEX F) – Personal item max 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked bag max. 23 kg + Seat selection (excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding + Flight flexibility.
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Itinerary

Tour day #1 photo
Day: 0 Departure from Canada
Arrive on time for your departure from Hamilton Airport to Iceland for your connecting flight to Dublin.

Hop aboard your Play Airlines flight and brace yourself for the adventure!


Tour day #2 photo
Day: 1 Welcome to Ireland
Welcome to Ireland and Dublin Airport.

Make your own way to your city centre hotel. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy all that Dublin’s city has to offer. Your hotel will be within walking distance of the city centre.

Meet back at your hotel in the evening for a meet and greet and with a drink before you dine.

Overnight: Dublin (Dinner, bed & breakfast)


Tour day #3 photo
Day: 2 Blarney Castle And Kerry
Today meet with your driver and English-speaking tour guide and depart to County Kerry.

En route, visit Blarney Castle and Estate. Blarney Castle is set in over 60 acres of stunning parkland, filled with rare and unusual plants and trees and steeped in history. Visitors, too, can possess the gift of the gab by kissing the mythical Blarney Stone (or stone of eloquence).

Enjoy some time shopping at Blarney Woollen Mills. The presence of the Woollen Mills during the famine shielded the village of Blarney from the worst effects of the famine due to its employment of local workers. In 1976, a mill worker, Chris Kelleher bought the old mill property, transforming the mill into perhaps the largest quality craft shop in Ireland.

Overnight: Kerry (Bed & breakfast)


Tour day #4 photo
Day: 3 Ring of Kerry
Today you can enjoy a superb tour of the Iveragh Peninsula, where you will discover the Ring of Kerry while taking in the spectacular scenery such as mountains, peat, bogs, lakes and magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean. Depart Killarney and drive through Killorglin, famous for its Puck Fair, then on to Glenbeigh where the cliff road affords panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay. 

Continue through the landscape of peat bogs before arriving at the seaside town of Waterville and then on to Sneem, famous for its brightly coloured houses, before arriving back in Killarney. Along the Ring of Kerry stop at a local farm for a sheepdog
demonstration. Your visit starts with an overview of the different breeds of sheep, followed by an introduction to the farmer’s most important tools, his border collies. 

Next you will see a superb demonstration of sheep herding as the farmer and his dogs demonstrate how, by working together, they can take a flock of sheep from the mountaintop to the sheep pen close to the farmyard.

Overnight: Kerry (Bed & breakfast)


Tour day #5 photo
Day: 4 Burren & Cliffs of Moher
Check out of your hotel, travel northwards to Tarbert, and take a short boat ride across the mouth of the River Shannon to Killimer in County Clare. Travel along the coast to the Cliffs of Moher, the most majestic cliffs in Ireland, which rise from the Atlantic Ocean and extend for over 7km.

You can admire the Aran Islands and Connemara Mountains on a clear day. Enjoy a tour of the Burren Region. The Burren is a strange and unique region in Europe; it is a high plateau of porous limestone situated in Northern Clare.

Overnight: Limerick (Bed & breakfast)


Tour day #6 photo
Day: 5 Galway City & Cruise
Today, travel to Galway City, renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations, and events. Stroll down Shop Street – a charming pedestrianized street which is the cultural heartbeat of Galway City. 

The main squares in the city are Eyre Square (containing John F. Kennedy Park) and Spanish Parade next to the Spanish Arch. 

Visit Galway Cathedral, one of the largest and most impressive buildings in Galway
built between 1958 and 1965. Later, enjoy a cruise along Lough Corrib, including scones and an Irish coffee. This journey on the Corrib Princess takes passengers along the majestic Lough Corrib and onto the lake. 

Visitors will see unsurpassed views of the historic monuments and natural amenities that make this one of the most spectacular waterways in Ireland. 

Overnight: Galway (Dinner, bed & breakfast)


Tour day #7 photo
Day: 6 Connemara
Today visit Connemara, a land of lakes and rivers, bogs and mountains.

A land of small villages where Gaelic is still the spoken language, and little has changed since the beginning of time. It is undoubtedly the wildest and the most romantic part of Ireland. Visit Kylemore Abbey, built in 1868 by Mitchell Henry, and see its most famous feature, the miniature Cathedral. It has been home to the Irish order of Benedictine nuns since 1920. 

Next, you will visit Dan O'Hara s homestead. The Centre offers a unique insight into the history and heritage of this most beautiful part of Connemara and the West of Ireland. Here you will enjoy tea and scones.

Overnight: Galway (Bed & breakfast)


Tour day #8 photo
Day: 7 Dublin’s Fair City
This morning, depart Galway for Dublin City. 

On arrival, you will first explore the city's north side, which offers striking monuments such as the GPO (General Post Office) on O’Connell Street and Phoenix Park, Europe's largest city-based public park. The city’s south side appears more sophisticated with its vast Georgian squares and is home to Trinity College, Dublin Castle and two Anglican Cathedrals.

 Visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum. Over the centuries, over 10 million people
emigrated from Ireland – at EPIC you can find out why they left, where they went and how they shaped the world. As you uncover the stories of our emigrants, you’ll realize that emigration is not about what people leave behind but what they bring with them.

Overnight: Dublin (Bed & breakfast)


Tour day #9 photo
Day: 8 Farewell
After a final Irish breakfast, transfer to Dublin Airport.

Arrive on time for your departure from Dublin Airport to Iceland for your connecting flight to Canada.



Whats Included
• Departure flight onboard Play on a connecting flight from Hamilton Airport to Dublin Airport on the selected flight class (*)
• One free personal item, one free Carry-on and one piece of checked luggage included when booked on Play Value or Play Flex categories.
• Under 2-hour stop in Keflavik Airport for connecting flights (no check-in or luggage pick-up required)
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure.
• Daily activities as per chosen itinerary.
• 24/7 personalized assistance by our professional staff in destination.
• Option to buy additional local excursions and entrances to attractions.
• 7 nights' accommodation with daily breakfast
• Dinner at your hotel on days 1&5
• Visits include Blarney Castle, Sheep Dog Demonstration, Tarbart to Kilimer Ferry, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Cathedral, Lough Corrib Cruise, Kylemore Abbey, Dan O'Hara Homestead and EPIC Museum. 
• Modern motor-coach for days 2-7
• English speaking driver/guide for days 2-7
• Porterage x 1 piece of luggage p.p.
• Return flight from Dublin to Keflavik Airport, connecting to Hamilton Airport on a direct flight.

*Please note that some flight classes may already include either carry-on or checked bags on your price. Please make sure to check flight class on your booking before proceeding to pay for extras:
PLAY BASIC (B) – Personal item max. 10 Kg only. Carry-on, seats and checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY BASIC PLUS (L) - Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max 12 Kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane). Checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY VALUE (V) – Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked Bag 20 kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding.
PLAY FLEX F) – Personal item max 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked bag max. 23 kg + Seat selection (excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding + Flight flexibility.

ACCOMODATION

• Dublin - Academy Plaza, The Gresham or similar
• Kerry - Randles Hotel, Dromhall Hotel or similar
• Limerick - The George or similar
• Galway - Salthill Hotel, Clayton Hotel or similar



Whats Not Included
. No extra baggage porterage at airport/hotel (* INCLUDED JUST 1 PIECE)
. Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
. Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary 
. Guaranteed early check-in
. Guaranteed late check-out 
. Any service not specifically listed under "Included"
In case of emergency please contact our local Representatives:

Abbey Ireland UK
City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin, D08 DW30, Ireland
 t:+3531 6486100 f:+3531 6486159
 email: info@abbey.ie

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