The Best of Ireland: The Coast, the Countryside and Dublin
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- Delve into the rich archaeology of the Dingle Peninsula, finding prehistoric and medieval remains in one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
- Experience the sights, sounds, streets and monuments of James Joyce’s Dublin on foot with a Joycean expert.
- Spend a full day on Inis Mor, the largest of the Islands of Aran, where Christian ruins stand side by side with remarkable Pagan relics.
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Trip includes
- 13 nights of accommodations
- 1 expert-led lecture
- 13 expert-led field trips
- 6 hands-on experiences
- 2 performances
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
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In Flight
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Earls Court House Hotel
Lunch: This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions and give directions.
Afternoon: Arrivals c...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Earls Court House Hotel
Breakfast: A full Irish breakfast in the hotel dining room. Choices vary but will include a variety of eggs, bacon, sausages, tomato, potatoes, cereals, fruit, toast, pastries and jams ser...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Earls Court House Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: We take a motor coach to the Dingle Peninsula, exploring the area’s rich archaeological heritage and unique culture. Once cited as “the most beaut...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Earls Court House Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Take a pleasant walk to Killarney National Park, home to magnificent native Oak woods and one of the oldest Yew woods in Europe. Enjoy an expert-l...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Harbour Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: We depart by motor coach for a leisurely journey to Galway.
Lunch: On your own to enjoy what you like in the coastal town of Lahinch.
Afternoo...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Harbour Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: This morning we visit a local primary school, equivalent to an elementary school in North America. This is an opportunity to meet with the Principal and int...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Harbour Hotel
Breakfast: A full Irish breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: Travel by boat to spend a full day on Inis Mor, the largest of the islands of Aran. We’ll have time to explore this last remnant of a...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Mill Park Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: We depart by motor coach for County Donegal. Undoubtedly one of Ireland’s most untouched and ruggedly beautiful counties, County Donegal’s striking landsc...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Mill Park Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Spend the morning with a local journalist and community worker. On foot, explore the pretty town of Killybegs, home to the largest fishing fleet in Irelan...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Best Western Academy Plaza Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: We depart County Donegal by motor coach for Dublin, the bustling capital of the Republic of Ireland and your final destination. We...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Best Western Academy Plaza Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: We will set out on foot with a literary scholar to experience the sights, sounds, streets and monuments of James Joyce’s Dublin. Punctuate...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Best Western Academy Plaza Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Set out on foot and experience the fascinating “Number 29” Georgian House Museum, where the widow of a prominent Dublin wine merchant originally set...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Best Western Academy Plaza Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Experience all of the variety that Dublin has to offer during a day of free time in Ireland’s capital and most populous city. You could t...
Meals: Breakfast
In Flight
Breakfast: In the hotel. Some participants may depart prior to breakfast, whereupon a boxed breakfast will be provided.
Morning: Transfer to Dublin Airport (DUB) for onward flights. This concludes our program. If you are...
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Earls Court House Hotel: 4 nights Killarney
Earls Court House Hotel Killarney stands on its own grounds, located 7 minutes gentle stroll to Killarney’s bustling town centre. The olde world charm and relaxed atmosphere makes it your ideal base for exploring the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula and Killarney National Park.
Harbour Hotel: 3 nights Galway
4 star waterfront hotel a short stroll from the lively bustle of Quay Street and Eyre Square
Mill Park Hotel: 2 nights Donegal Town
The Mill Park Hotel is situated in the historic town of Donegal overlooking Donegal Bay. It is a 10 minute walk into Donegal Town.
Best Western Academy Plaza Hotel: 4 nights Dublin 1
Excellent Dublin city centre location
13 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 10 Dinners
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