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Escape No 3 
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SHADES OF IRELAND COACH TOUR

Experience the most festive time of the year — the celebratory week of St. Patrick’s Day on this special departure. The night is free for reminiscing about the day as you find your own authentic taste of Irish culture. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle. Choose how you explore the city of Dublin. Kiss the Blarney Stone at historic Blarney Castle. See Killarney from an Irish jaunting car. Pick from a selection of the best restaurants with our Diner’s Choice program. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. See sheepdogs in action on a working farm. Stand in awe at the top of the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Live like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. A vibrant blend of captivating culture and stunning nature, this is the Ireland you’ve always imagined.
 
12 March 2022  from per person Cdn $3249
 
Includes:
9 night escorted coach tour round trip from Dublin
8 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
Included sightseeing and “your choice” excursions
Taxes
 
Highlights:
 
Blarney Stone – Live the legend. The story goes that those who kiss the Blarney Stone gain the gift of eloquence. This morning, give it a shot at historic Blarney Castle. Cross into County Kerry and continue on to charming Killarney. Enjoy a traditional jaunting car ride* through Killarney National Park before boarding a boat* and sailing through the breathtaking lakes in the company of an expert boatman.
Ring of Kerry - Take in the rugged coastline as you loop your way around the picturesque Ring of Kerry, past pristine beaches, quaint villages and majestic landscapes. At the Gap of Dunloe, shop for local artisan-made crafts. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration at a family-run farm. The night is free for reminiscing about the day as you find your own authentic taste of Irish culture. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Cliffs of Moher –Today brings you to the dramatic, 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher for cinematic views of the mighty Atlantic. Continue to Limerick, where a panoramic city tour showcases King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. Delve into the fascinating history of the "city of the violated treaty."
Galway - Pass through the windswept, limestone landscape of the Burren, known for its stark beauty and Neolithic tombs. Stop at a local farm to see border collies in action during a traditional sheep dog demonstration. Continue on to Galway for a brief tour that showcases “The City of Tribes”.
Kilbeggan – Kingscourt - You don’t have to be a connoisseur to appreciate the old-world heritage of Ireland’s whiskey territory. Learn about the rich history and craftsmanship behind Irish whiskey on a distillery tour and tasting. Top your day off with an overnight stay on the regal grounds of Cabra Castle where you toast the end of a fabulous trip during your farewell dinner.
 
Your Choice Excursions:
Dublin - Choose to ride with a local guide to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, the General Post Office, and the historic Phoenix Park -OR- choose a walking tour of the city’s historic center, exploring St. Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street, and the River Liffey. Either way, what follows is an afternoon to discover Dublin’s charms on your own.
Kilkenny – Waterford - Tour the Waterford Crystal factory and learn how exquisite crystal has been made for centuries -OR- visit the Medieval Museum for a guided tour and glass of wine in the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault.
 
Flights are not included