Tour Ireland with High Country Chorus SAI
June 16-24, 2013
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High Country Chorus Ireland Itinerary
Sunday: Depart USA
We depart the USA tonight aboard our wide bodied jet bound for the Emerald Isle. Cocktails and dinner will be served shortly after takeoff. Watch a movie, or just sit back and relax as you approach the dawn of an Irish morning.
Monday: Arrive Shannon - Cliffs of Moher - Killarney
After customs and immigration formalities at Shannon Airport, our driver/guide will welcome us to Ireland and escort us to the motorcoach. We depart Shannon and drive to the coast of Clare to view the awesome Cliffs of Moher, one of the most outstanding features of County Clare. Rising sheer above the sea to nearly 700 feet and extending along the coast for nearly five miles they are an awesome natural wonder. The Cliffs offer sweeping views of the Atlantic, the Aran Islands, and Galway Bay. Then, we take a short ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary to the mountainous countryside of Kerry. We arrive in Killarney and check into our hotel. We have the afternoon free to relax or stroll around town on our own. In the evening, join our fellow travelers for dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Dinner and Overnight: Killarney Towers Hotel
Tuesday: St. Mary's Cathedral - Ring of Kerry
This morning, we will visit the majestic St. Mary’s Cathedral in Killarney. After a song or two to enjoy the fabulous acoustics, we will explore the Ring of Kerry--100 miles of marvelous scenery consisting of the highest peaks in Ireland on one side and a coastline scattered with golden beaches and rocky headlands on the other. We'll enjoy plenty of stops to view the scenery and take photos. We travel through Glenbeigh and Cahirciveen and on to Waterville and the colorful village of Sneem. We'll stop to learn how sheep dogs are taught to coral the sheep on the mountainside. We will also stop at Moll’s Gap for a view of the three lakes of Killarney with the mountains and the town in the background. We return to Killarney for some free time to look around the town before dining in our hotel. Why not take a jaunting cart ride? This evening is free so "pub crawl" and enjoy the live music of Ireland.
Dinner and Overnight: Killarney Towers Hotel
Wednesday: Blarney Castle
We leave Killarney for the rich farming country of Cork. At Blarney, we stop to climb to the battlements of Blarney Castle to kiss the famous "Stone of Eloquence." We also visit the Blarney Woolen Mills, which has an excellent range of Irish products of all types. They will ship and insure goods such as Waterford Crystal for you. You will also have time to browse around the village, charmingly set around a large village green. We then cross the city to Cobh where we will see the Cobh Heritage Museum, a converted railroad station that was the final port of call for both the Titanic and the Lusitania. It also chronolizes the fate of the coffin ships on their voyages to America. We continue a short distance to Cork and check into our hotel. Tonight, after we enjoy dinner at our hotel, we will have a get together with IABS singers from Cork.
Dinner and Overnight: Imperial Hotel
Thursday: Rock of Cashel - Dublin
After breakfast, our journey will take us through the Irish countryside, mainly farming country interspersed with market towns. We will stop for lunch and visit the Rock of Cashel in County Tiperary. We arrive in Dublin in time to check into our hotel prior to dinner. Tonight is a free night, so enjoy Dublin City, perhaps visit the Temple Square area.
Dinner and Overnight: Clyde Court Hotel
Friday: Dublin - St. Patrick’s Cathedral
After breakfast, we will visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, which is almost as old as the city itself and famous for its connections with the brilliantly eccentric Dean Jonathan Swift. We will perform at this magnificent and historic Cathedral and then we will take a city tour which ends at Trinity College to view the famous "Book of Kells". The afternoon is free to explore "Dublin's faire city". Tonight we will have dinner together and Barbershop get-together, Dublin-style.
Dinner and Overnight: Clyde Court Hotel
Saturday: Moon River Cruise/Sligo
After breakfast, we head northwest towards Sligo. We will stop in Carrig-On-Shannon where we will enjoy a "Moon River" cruise on the River Shannon. We arrive in Sligo to enjoy dinner in our hotel before getting together with the Sligo area choruses and quartets of IABS.
Dinner and Overnight: Sligo Park Hotel
Sunday: Galway Bay/Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
After breakfast we head south to Galway where we will have lunch and take a panoramic tour of Galway including Galway Bay. We then head east to the village of Bunratty to check into our hotel. Relax or explore some of the nearby attractions such as: Bunratty Village Mills, Bunratty Folk Park and Durty Nelly’s Pub. This evening join in the fun and feasting at Bunratty Castle. Your medieval-style banquet is served in the Great Hall of the 15th century castle during which the lords and ladies of the castle transport you in spirit to the Middle Ages with their songs and stories.
Dinner (Banquet) and Overnight: Bunratty Castle Hotel
Monday: Depart Shannon for USA
After a leisurely Irish breakfast, you will board the motor coach for Shannon Airport, where you will have time to shop in the Duty Free Store for last-minute gifts for family and friends. As you board your flight for home, we hope you will take with you wonderful memories of your time in our beautiful country. Come back soon!
We depart the USA tonight aboard our wide bodied jet bound for the Emerald Isle. Cocktails and dinner will be served shortly after takeoff. Watch a movie, or just sit back and relax as you approach the dawn of an Irish morning.
Monday: Arrive Shannon - Cliffs of Moher - Killarney
After customs and immigration formalities at Shannon Airport, our driver/guide will welcome us to Ireland and escort us to the motorcoach. We depart Shannon and drive to the coast of Clare to view the awesome Cliffs of Moher, one of the most outstanding features of County Clare. Rising sheer above the sea to nearly 700 feet and extending along the coast for nearly five miles they are an awesome natural wonder. The Cliffs offer sweeping views of the Atlantic, the Aran Islands, and Galway Bay. Then, we take a short ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary to the mountainous countryside of Kerry. We arrive in Killarney and check into our hotel. We have the afternoon free to relax or stroll around town on our own. In the evening, join our fellow travelers for dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Dinner and Overnight: Killarney Towers Hotel
Tuesday: St. Mary's Cathedral - Ring of Kerry
This morning, we will visit the majestic St. Mary’s Cathedral in Killarney. After a song or two to enjoy the fabulous acoustics, we will explore the Ring of Kerry--100 miles of marvelous scenery consisting of the highest peaks in Ireland on one side and a coastline scattered with golden beaches and rocky headlands on the other. We'll enjoy plenty of stops to view the scenery and take photos. We travel through Glenbeigh and Cahirciveen and on to Waterville and the colorful village of Sneem. We'll stop to learn how sheep dogs are taught to coral the sheep on the mountainside. We will also stop at Moll’s Gap for a view of the three lakes of Killarney with the mountains and the town in the background. We return to Killarney for some free time to look around the town before dining in our hotel. Why not take a jaunting cart ride? This evening is free so "pub crawl" and enjoy the live music of Ireland.
Dinner and Overnight: Killarney Towers Hotel
Wednesday: Blarney Castle
We leave Killarney for the rich farming country of Cork. At Blarney, we stop to climb to the battlements of Blarney Castle to kiss the famous "Stone of Eloquence." We also visit the Blarney Woolen Mills, which has an excellent range of Irish products of all types. They will ship and insure goods such as Waterford Crystal for you. You will also have time to browse around the village, charmingly set around a large village green. We then cross the city to Cobh where we will see the Cobh Heritage Museum, a converted railroad station that was the final port of call for both the Titanic and the Lusitania. It also chronolizes the fate of the coffin ships on their voyages to America. We continue a short distance to Cork and check into our hotel. Tonight, after we enjoy dinner at our hotel, we will have a get together with IABS singers from Cork.
Dinner and Overnight: Imperial Hotel
Thursday: Rock of Cashel - Dublin
After breakfast, our journey will take us through the Irish countryside, mainly farming country interspersed with market towns. We will stop for lunch and visit the Rock of Cashel in County Tiperary. We arrive in Dublin in time to check into our hotel prior to dinner. Tonight is a free night, so enjoy Dublin City, perhaps visit the Temple Square area.
Dinner and Overnight: Clyde Court Hotel
Friday: Dublin - St. Patrick’s Cathedral
After breakfast, we will visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, which is almost as old as the city itself and famous for its connections with the brilliantly eccentric Dean Jonathan Swift. We will perform at this magnificent and historic Cathedral and then we will take a city tour which ends at Trinity College to view the famous "Book of Kells". The afternoon is free to explore "Dublin's faire city". Tonight we will have dinner together and Barbershop get-together, Dublin-style.
Dinner and Overnight: Clyde Court Hotel
Saturday: Moon River Cruise/Sligo
After breakfast, we head northwest towards Sligo. We will stop in Carrig-On-Shannon where we will enjoy a "Moon River" cruise on the River Shannon. We arrive in Sligo to enjoy dinner in our hotel before getting together with the Sligo area choruses and quartets of IABS.
Dinner and Overnight: Sligo Park Hotel
Sunday: Galway Bay/Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
After breakfast we head south to Galway where we will have lunch and take a panoramic tour of Galway including Galway Bay. We then head east to the village of Bunratty to check into our hotel. Relax or explore some of the nearby attractions such as: Bunratty Village Mills, Bunratty Folk Park and Durty Nelly’s Pub. This evening join in the fun and feasting at Bunratty Castle. Your medieval-style banquet is served in the Great Hall of the 15th century castle during which the lords and ladies of the castle transport you in spirit to the Middle Ages with their songs and stories.
Dinner (Banquet) and Overnight: Bunratty Castle Hotel
Monday: Depart Shannon for USA
After a leisurely Irish breakfast, you will board the motor coach for Shannon Airport, where you will have time to shop in the Duty Free Store for last-minute gifts for family and friends. As you board your flight for home, we hope you will take with you wonderful memories of your time in our beautiful country. Come back soon!
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HOTELS
Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney 2 nights Imperial Hotel, Cork 1 night Clyde Court Hotel, Dublin 2 nights Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo. 1 night Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty 1 night |
TOUR INCLUDES
• Exclusive transport by luxury motor coach with a driver/guide (one man) for 8 days • Hotel accommodation based on twin bedded rooms with private bath as listed opposite for 7 nights • Full breakfasts (7). • Table d’hôte dinners (6). • Medieval banquet at an Irish castle • Passage on the Tarbert Ferry • Guided tour of Dublin • Moon River Cruise VISITS & ADMISSION FEES TO: Cliffs of Moher Blarney Castle & Woollen Mills Cobh Heritage Center Rock of Cashel St. Patrick’s Cathedral Trinity College (Book of Kells) • Hotel porterage, service charges and government taxes • Flight bags, ticket wallets, baggage tags, and identifying strap |