Only $3,499 per person double occupancy, airfare included from Omaha

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New Itinerary! The most inclusive tour of Ireland out there! Travel from Ireland’s east to west coast, featuring its most popular cities, charming small towns and breathtaking scenic highlights. Featuring Guinness Brewery Tour, Irish National Stud Farm, Blarney Stone & Castle, Cliffs of Moher and so much more!

October 5 - 13, 2020

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Moostash Joe Tours P.O. Box 969 Fremont, NE 68026

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ITINERARYOctober 5 – Depart Omaha / Overnight flight en routeMeet us today at one of our many convenient pick-up points as we make our way to Omaha’s Eppley Airfield and connect to our overnight flight to Dublin, Ireland.

October 6 – Dublin / Guinness BreweryGood morning and welcome to Dublin! Upon arrival at Dublin Airport, we’ll meet our local guide, driver and awaiting motor coach. This morning we enjoy a city tour of Dublin, founded as a Viking settlement and has been home to the Irish Parliament since the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922. On our tour, we’ll see the Georgian Squares and their 18th Century houses, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park, statue-filled O’Connell Street, the fashionable Grafton Street and Trinity College, which houses the Book of Kells. No visit to Dublin would be complete without a visit to the Guinness Brewery founded in 1759 by Arthur Guinness. Here, we’ll enjoy a guided tour which concludes with a leisurely pint of Guinness in their 360-degree rooftop bar with spectacular views of Dublin. From here, we continue to our evening accommodations where we enjoy a welcome dinner with our fellow travelers. (D)

October 7 – National Stud Farm / House of Waterford CrystalThis morning we bid a farewell to Dublin and travel south to County Kildare – the center of Ireland’s horse breeding industry – where we’ll enjoy a guided tour of the Irish National Stud Farm. Since it bred its first winner in 1909, the stud farm has continued to produce many famous race horses. Also on the grounds of the Stud Farm are the Japanese Gardens renowned for their symbolism and the recently opened St. Fiacre commemorative garden. From here we continue through the rich farmlands of Tipperary to Cashel, where you’ll see the amazing Rock of Cashel. This was the seat of the Kings of Munster from 370 – 1101 and a famous ecclesiastical center. Upon arrival in Waterford, we visit the House of Waterford Crystal and see the highly skilled local craftsmen demonstrate crystal blowing and cutting in their new state-of-the-art visitor center. Following our visit, we check in to our hotel and enjoy an evening meal together. (B, D)

October 8 – Blarney Castle & Stone / KinsaleThis morning we depart Waterford and travel along the southern coastline to Cobh, one of the main points of emigration during the great famine. Here we visit “The Queenstown Story” which portrays the hardship of life on-board the ships as they sailed to the “New World.” Annie Moore, the first ever emigrant to be processed on Ellis Island when it officially opened on January 1, 1892, left from Cobh with her two brothers. Cobh was also the last port of call of the Titanic. Our next stop is Blarney, where we’ll have the opportunity to visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous Blarney Stone! The Stone is said to bestow the gift of eloquence on all those who dare. From here, it’s on to Kinsale, a historic fishing town on the southern coastline of County Cork. It’s renowned for its cobblestone streets, interesting shops and pubs, along with its restaurants, and is known as the gourmet capital of Ireland. This evening we enjoy dinner together at our hotels Pier One Restaurant, overlooking the Kinsale Harbour. (B, D)

October 9 – Mizen Head / KenmareWe depart Kinsale along the southern coastline towards Mizen Head – Ireland’s southernmost point. Here we visit the award winning Maritime Museum and Heritage Attraction. You can take a ten-minute walk along the path, down 99 steps and across the Arched Bridge over the crashing waves to the Lighthouse. We then travel up the coast through lovely, lazy towns & villages to Kenmare, an example of one of Ireland’s few planned towns. Kenmare and its Gaelic name “Neidin” or “Little Nest” is named because of its fine setting nestled among the mountains of Cork and Kerry. Continue to Killarney, taking in the 20-mile stretch of the famous Ring of Kerry. Upon arrival, we check-in to our centrally located hotel for our two-night stay. (B)

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October 10 – The Dingle PeninsulaToday we enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the Dingle Peninsula, once cited as the most beautiful place on earth by National Geographic. We will stop at the Brian de Staic studio which specializes in Celtic jewelry, handcrafted and engraved with ancient Celtic symbols. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic coastline as we continue around Slea Head as well as beehive huts dating back over a thousand years. Our tour takes us to the most westerly point of Ireland where we can view the Blasket Islands. We also see the locations of such films as Ryan’s Daughter and the more recently filmed Far and Away which starred Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. We will have some free time in the town of Dingle before returning to Killarney. This evening, we travel to Kate Kearney’s Cottage to enjoy a traditional Irish dinner in a cozy, informal atmosphere followed by the best of traditional Irish music, song and dance! (B, D)

October 11 – Shannon Ferry / Cliffs of MoherTravel to Tralee, the capital town of County Kerry and famous for The Rose of Tralee Festival. Continue to Tarbert, where we board the Shannon Ferry, which crosses the Shannon Estuary to Killimer. From here, we take the coast road to the majestic Cliffs of Moher, which rises 600 feet over the Atlantic Ocean! Following some free time to view the cliffs, our tour winds its way through the lunar type landscape of the Burren, from the Irish word meaning “a rocky place.” We continue along the shores of Galway Bay to Galway City and check-in for our two-night stay. (B)

October 12 – ConnemaraThis morning we head out to Connemara, made up of mountains, lakelands and boglands. Because of its wild and rugged beauty, it has been the location for many films. “The Quiet Man” with John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara and more recently “The Field” starring Richard Harris. The scenery is magical and a paradise for photographers. Our tour includes a visit to Kylemore Abbey, built in 1866 and home to Benedictine Nuns. We also visit the Abbey’s Victorian Walled Garden, which is completely enclosed by a brick and limestone wall, and the beautiful Gothic Church. From here, we return to Galway City and enjoy a farewell dinner together. (B, D)

October 13 – Return HomeFollowing breakfast, we transfer to Shannon Airport and bid a farewell to Ireland and return home with many fond memories and newly acquired accents. Upon arrival in Omaha, say goodbye to your fellow travelers and Moostash Joe Tour Director as you arrive back at your initial pick-up points. (B)

MEALS INCLUDED:(B) – Breakfast(L) – Lunch(D) – Dinner

ACCOMMODATIONSNight One – Overnight flight en routeNight Two – Camden Court Hotel, DublinNight Three – Granville Hotel, WaterfordNight Four – Trident Hotel, KinsaleNights Five & Six – Arbutus Hotel, KillarneyNights Seven & Eight – Hotel Meyrick, Galway

Departs: Norfolk, Fremont, Lincoln & Omaha, NE

Single Occupancy Price: $3,949

Deposit Due: $400 per person

Travel Protection Price:$248 per person

Cancellation Penalties:Up until 91 days before departure: Full Refund90-61 days before departure: 50% of Tour Cost60 days or less before departure: No Refund

A valid passport is necessary to take this tour.