A Taste of Ireland (9100) - 2013

6 days from Dublin to Dublin


A Taste of Ireland
Enjoy the beautiful views along the Ring of Kerry in Ireland
Enjoy the beautiful views along the Ring of Kerry in Ireland
Blarney Castle and the Stone of Eloquence
Visit the Cliffs of Moher and see some of Ireland’s most spectacular views
Cliffs of Moher
The Ring of Kerry is located in County Kerry, Ireland
Enjoy the beautiful campus of the renowned Trinity College
View the Ring of Kerry in southwest Ireland
Take in the beautiful scenery of the Killarney National Park
Cliffs of Moher
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Optional Excursions

The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be available. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; you can use our online currency converter for exchange rate information.

Guinness Storehouse Visit & Supper
Located in the heart of the St James's Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse, a former fermentation plant, has been remodeled into the shape of a giant pint of Guinness. This visit will teach you everything about the world famous beer: from how Guinness is made, to the ancient craft of Guinness barrel making in the cooperage. The highlight is the 7th floor Gravity Bar, where you will sample a pint of "the black stuff" and enjoy the breathtaking three hundred and sixty degree views across Dublin City. Round the evening off with an excellent buffet dinner with wine.
Approximate value: €68 EUR per person


Traditional Irish Cabaret Evening
The enchanting evening starts with a four-course dinner with wine and a traditional Irish coffee. Then enjoy an evening of quality entertainment, celebrating the best of everything Irish in comedy, music, song & dance from Ireland's leading entertainers. Enjoy a lively blend of traditional Irish dance, ballads and tunes. The dancers thrill audiences as they twirl and tap with exuberance to the musical accompaniment of the accordion, uileann pipes, guitar and piano. A fun and unforgettable evening.
Approximate value: €82 EUR per person


Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough Excursion
Your drive through the Wicklow Mountains National Park offers open vistas of rounded peaks blanketed with heath and bog, and fast flowing streams descending into the deep lakes of the wooded valleys. Then, at Glendalough, the early Christian monastic settlement founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century, see the engaging audiovisual Ireland of the Monasteries before your Local Guide shows you the remains of this ecclesiastical settlement. Set in a glaciated valley with two lakes, the monastic remains include a superb round tower, stone churches and decorated crosses. The round tower is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the area.
Approximate value: €20 EUR per person


Knappogue Castle Banquet
Come and enjoy the famous Knappogue medieval banquet at Knappogue Castle. On arrival at the castle you will be greeted with a goblet of honey rich mead. Then, the ladies of the castle will entertain you with a program of music, song and dance, taking you on a journey from medieval times to the present day, while you enjoy a sumptuous four-course banquet feast with wine. **Please Note: This excursion to Bunratty will depart from either Limerick or Ennis based on your vacation itinerary.
Approximate value: €77 EUR per person


Excursion to Muckross House on the Lakes of Killarney
Muckross House is situated amidst the beautiful scenery of Killarney National Park and was built for Henry Arthur Herbert and his wife, the watercolorist Mary Balfour Herbert. The principal rooms are furnished in period style and portray the elegant lifestyle of the 19th century landowning class. You will have ample time to visit the castle and gardens at your own pace and then enjoy a drink overlooking the beautiful Lakes of Killarney.
Approximate value: €27 EUR per person


 
 
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