The Emerald Isle bids you a hundred thousand welcomes on Tauck's comprehensive Ireland tour. Splendid scenery, fascinating history, a vibrant culture and warm, hospitable people all contribute to the great charm of Ireland, north and south. Get some insights into Irish culture on a visit to an award-winning Irish / Gaelic cultural retreat – and join a historian for a visit to the landmark Portora Royal School in Enniskillen. Get a little taste of the artistic side of Ireland on visits to the Belleek Pottery factory and the Waterford Crystal Visitors Centre. Experience the sophistication of Dublin and Belfast and the peaceful ambiance of small villages. Have lunch with a family who run a working dairy farm. Enjoy a memorable night of storytelling, music and dinner on the Dingle Peninsula, find out what it's like to stay in a castle... Tauck's comprehensive Ireland tour is certain to be one of your most memorable travel experiences.
Departures
5, 7, 12, 19, 26 Jun; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Jul; 7, 14, 21, 28, 30 Aug; 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep; 2 Oct 2012.
Inclusions
- TAUCK’S YELLOW ROADS! Journey through the wilds of Connemara at Ashford Castle, and get an up-close look at some of the world’s most spectacular coastal scenery on a drive along the Antrim Coast Road in Northern Ireland
- Accommodations at one of the world’s finest castle hotels, majestic Ashford Castle, as well as country estates and a lakeside resort offering some of Ireland’s finest outdoor activities
- Visits to an award-winning Irish / Gaelic cultural retreat
- Unique learning opportunities at an Irish farm, the Belleek Pottery factory, and the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
- Evening of traditional Irish storytelling and music, along with a dinner of Irish specialties, on the Dingle Peninsula
- Airport transfers, arrival and departure as noted
- 31 meals (13 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 12 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
- Small Group Departures, averaging 24 Tauck guests, are specially priced from $6490 per person double plus on-tour air; inquire at time of booking – specific dates apply