Contiki > Southern Ireland

Southern Ireland
9 Days starting from $1,275

Countries Visited:
Ireland

 

Length: 9 Days
Type: Superior
Category: Regional Europe
Operator: Contiki
Tour Code: CONTIKI153
   
 
About This Tour


Featuring: Great Britain, Ireland
Starting In Dublin and ending in Dublin

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
  • SPECIALS
Accomodations
* 7 nights in superior tourist class hotels * Accommodation based on twin-share with private facilities * 7 Continental breakfasts (B) and 4 three-course dinners (D) as per itinerary * Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges

The Contiki Difference
* Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver * Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats

Depart for Europe (1 Days)
Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!

Arrive Dublin (1 Days)
Make your own way to the hotel in Dublin. This evening meet your Tour Manager and fellow travellers.

Dublin to Galway (1 Days)
We'll start the day with an included visit to Kilmainham Gaol, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland's emergence as a modern country. Then maybe visit the Guinness Storehouse to see how the "black stuff" is made and sample a pint or two at the Gravity Bar. Later, we head for the lively sea-side town of Galway.

Galway (1 Days)
A full day to spend relaxing in a picture-perfect and quintessentially Irish town.

Galway to Killarney (1 Days)
This morning we make a stop at the awesome 210m (700 ft) sheer cliffs of Moher before continuing to the quaint town of Killarney. Take the opportunity to ride in a jaunting car through Killarney National Park and up to Muckross House. Then perhaps enjoy some Celtic music at a local pub after dinner.

Killarney to Cork (1 Days)
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry this morning before a chance to get the gift of the gab at Blarney Castle. This afternoon enjoy time to explore the cosmopolitan city of Cork.

Cork to Kilkenny (1 Days)
Our first stop today is Cobh, the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. We stop at Midleton, for a guided tour of the Jamesons Whiskey distillery before driving past the Rock of Cashel. Arriving at Kilkenny, why not take a guided tour of the medieval town including Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice's Cathedral.

Kilkenny to Dublin (1 Days)
Arriving into Dublin around lunchtime, you have the chance to take a guided tour of Trinity College during which you will see the Book of Kells. Enjoy free time this afternoon to soak up Dublin's unique atmosphere before revving things up tonight with an opportunity to sample a traditional Irish meal and Irish dancing at one of Dublin's best pubs.

Depart Dublin (1 Days)
Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast.


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
Touring Date
Land Only
Land + Air
Single
(Land Only)
Single
(Land + Air)
10/10/2008 - 10/18/2008
$1,275
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Dublin
Visit to Kilmainham Gaol

Dublin
See Trinity College, the Monument of Light, Parnell Square and St. Stephen's Green

Galway
See this old fishing town

Cliffs of Moher
See the Cliffs

Killarney
See Killarney National Park

Killarney
Scenic drive on the Ring of Kerry

Blarney
Visit Blarney, home of the Blarney Stone

Cobh
Entrance to the Port Heritage Centre, last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic

Midleton
Guided tour of Jameson's Whisky distillery

Cashel
See the Rock of Cashel

Kilkenny
See Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice's Cathedral

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Mix and Match Discounts

Early payment discounts

Offer #1: Save up to US$559

off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 12 months prior to departure.

Offer #2: Save up to US$279

off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.

Offer #3: Save up to US$139

off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.

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Multiple Trip Discounts – Save US$50

You can save an extra $50 when you book a second Contiki tour at the same time of booking your first tour.

* Tours may be in different countries/regions and must be a minimum of 7 days.

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Europe Plus Great Britian – Save US$150

Combine a Contiki Europe vacation at least 25 days long with a Contiki Great Britain tour booked at the same time and get a special US$100 discount. Add that to your US$50 extra tour discount and you’ve saved US$150.

* All discounts apply to land tour price only.

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Group Discounts

Funky Four – Save 5%

Save 5% Our “Funky Four” discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same trip.

Super Seven – Save 7.5%

Book a group of 7 people traveling on the same vacation at the same time and get a 7.5% discount per person. Super Seven – Save 7.5%

Perfect 10 – Travel for Free!

Experience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on the same trip at the same time and the 11th person travels for free or everyone in your group gets 10% off.

* All group discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7 & Perfect 10 offers cannot be combined together.

Triple Discounts

On most Superior trips we offer a triple reduction of up to 5% on twin share price.

Price Guarantee

As soon as Contiki has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed to you by Contiki reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit as early as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money.

Single Traveler Savings

When traveling alone, you may not want to incur the expense of a single room supplement, so why not share with fellow passengers of the same sex on a ‘twin room’ basis. It is an enjoyable way to travel and make new friends and helps stretch your budget further.


   
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