Right now Ireland has it all; from the haunting beauty of pure, un-

spoiled landscapes, amazing coastlines, urban buzz of the country’s dy-

namic cities mixed with the magic of thousands of years worth of cul-

ture. Ireland is a country the never fails to surprise….wild, beautiful,

inspiring and exciting; her energy and romance will win you over in an

instant. With a culinary landscape boasting exquisite home-grown in-

gredients from the sea to the land, top chefs and world-class restaurants

are sure to delight the food lover too.

TOUR INCLUSIONS Return Flights from Toronto

Sightseeing by luxury A/C Coach

Local Professional Driver/ Guide

Full Breakfast (except 1st/ arrival day)

6 Dinners (incl. Johnnie Fox’s Pub for

Dinner, Music & Entertainment)

Tour & Pint at the Guinness Store-

house Gravity Bar

Ferry Ride across the River Shannon

Day tour of Achill Island

Visits/ Admissions to Irish National

Stud & Japanese Gardens, Kilkenny

Castle (self-guided tour) House of

Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle,

Skellig Experience, Cliffs of Moher,

Westport House, The Museum of

Country Life, Strokestown House,

Clonmacnoise, Book of Kells and

Jameson Distillery

Professionally Escorted* by Travis &

Paula Stewart from The Travel Store.

Itinerary and or hotels subject to

change without notice/ limited

seats available.

Minimum 20 seats booked to be

Escorted.

Irish Castle & Folk Tour

September 25th-October 4th, 2014 ~ 10

Days

Only $2699.00*

Plus $540.45 Taxes & Professional Fees apply (based double occupancy)

from Toronto — Other pricing available upon request.

Final Payment due by June 30th, 2014

Deposit of $750 per person plus insurance due at time of booking

Contact Travis Stewart

902-629-7805

Day 1 ~ Dublin Tour & Guinness Storehouse

Upon arrival we’ll transfer to our hotel and start with a tour of

Dublin with our local guide to see elegant Georgian squares with

the famous brightly painted doors and the peaceful St. Stephen’s

Green. Cross the River Liffey to O’Connell St and view the General

Post Office (GPO) where the 1916 uprising started and pause to

view the solemn figures of the Famine Memorial. Then it’s onto to

the Guinness Storehouse to explore the many exhibition ending in

the rooftop bar with a creamy pint of stout. After lunch we’ll check

in to our hotel where we’ll meet for a welcome drink to review our itinerary and you are free for dinner to-

night; Ryan’s of Parkgate Street, a traditional Victorian pub is beside the hotel and the lively Temple Bar

area is within easy reach….great start to experiencing Ireland on our first day!

Ashling Hotel, Dublin (1 Night) or Similar

Day 2 ~Irish National Stud & Medieval Kilkenny (B/D)

Today starts with a stop in Kildare to visit the Irish National Stud;

where we’ll see some of the finest stallions and learn about breeding.

We’ll walk the charming Japanese Gardens; created to portray life

from birth to death. Once we arrive in Kilkenny the afternoon is ours

to enjoy. Kilkenny is a fun place to explore; you may even like to tour

Kilkenny Castle, shop at the Kilkenny Design Workshop or have a

drink at Kyteler’s Inn, a tavern established by a reputed witch in 1324.

Kilkenny Rivercourt Hotel, Kilkenny (1 Night) or Similar

Day 3 ~ Waterford Crystal & Blarney Castle (B/D)

Today’s voyage starts with a drive south to the ancient port of

Waterford to visit the House of Waterford Crystal and see

how skilled craftspeople transform molten glass into elegant

tableware and magnificent trophies of all types. Our drive

continues along the south coast to Blarney Castle with a

climb to the ramparts to kiss the ‘Stone of Eloquence’. Enjoy

some free time for shopping at the Blarney Woolen Mills or

take a break in the pub hidden between the shops. Tonight

you may like to explore some of the lively pubs & Irish music.

Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (2 Nights) or Similar

Irish Castle & Folk Tour

September 25th-October 4th, 2014 ~ 10 Days

Contact Travis Stewart

902-629-7805

Guinness Storehouse

Kilkenny Castle

House of Waterford Crystal

Day 4 ~ Ring of Kerry Tour & Pub Dinner (B/D)

Embark on County Kerry’s popular scenic drive with Ireland’s

highest mountains on one side and Atlantic coastline on the

other; every turn reveals new vista’s of mountains, cliffs and

beaches. During our Skellig experience we’ll learn about early

Christian monks who braved harsh existence on the rocky off-

shore islands. Around the peninsula we’ll have stops in the

attractive village of Sneem and at Moll’s Gap for views of the

Three Lakes of Killarney. We’ll also stop for a stroll through

Muckross House & Gardens and visit the Abbey founded in the

15th Century. Tonight we’ll drive to Kate Kearney’s Cottage for

dinner and traditional Irish entertainment with songs & dances.

Day 5 ~ Cliffs of Moher & Connemara (B/D)

Today starts with a short ferry ride across the wide River Shannon

Estuary. View the Cliffs of Moher that rise to heights of almost

700ft above churning Atlantic swells, pass through the Burren,

around the shores of Galway Bay and through the lovely scenery

of the Connemara region. Pass hills, little lakes and open country

where mountain sheep roam freely. Stop in Leenane (renowned

as the location of the movie ‘The Field’), and continue to West-

port, an attractive estate town built in 1780. Westport is a great

town with lots of interesting shops and traditional pubs, many

with live music for you to enjoy.

Dinner & Overnight : Mayek Hotel, Galway (2 Nights) or similar

Day 6 ~ Achill Island Excursion & Westport House (B/D)

Visit Westport House, and 18th century mansion overlooking the

Atlantic Ocean and Achill Island; see stunning room with priceless

furnishings, paintings, books, silver and Waterford Crystal. We’ll

continue with a drive around Clew Bay to Achill Island, joined to

the mainland by bridge to capture the wonderful views of steeply-

sloped mountains plunging in the Atlantic Ocean. Near Slievemore

see the Deserted Village; the remains of nearly 100 stone cottages

abandoned around the time of the 1840’s Famine.

Irish Castle & Folk Tour

September 25th-October 4th, 2014 ~ 10 Days

Contact Travis Stewart

902-629-7805

Cliffs of Moher

Westport House

Kate Kearney’s Cottage

Day 7 ~ Strokestown House & Cabra Castle (B/D)

Today it’s Strokestown Park House in County Roscommon;

there are three parts to see; the 18th Century mansion with its

original furnishings, the four-acre walled garden (restored to

look as it would in the estates heyday), and the Famine Muse-

um which explains the circumstances of the 1840’s Famine

through a combination of original documents and images.

Cabra Castle, Caven or Simiar

Day 8 ~ Dublin City Tour & Jameson (B)

Today we’ll travel south to enjoy another tour of Dublin’s

more famous sights. Visit Trinity College Library and the

Book of Kells exhibition, followed by a tour around Jame-

son Old Distillery to see Whisky production techniques

and enjoy a drink of the finished product. After some

relaxation, head to Dublin Mountains for an evening of

dinner, music & entertainment at he world famous John-

nie Fox’s Pub.

Fitzpatricks Castle Hotel*, Dublin or Similar

Day 9 ~ Transfer to airport for voyage home (B)

Irish Castle & Folk Tour

September 25th-October 4th, 2014 ~ 10 Days

Contact Travis Stewart

902-629-7805

Strokestown House