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An Irish Odyssey
Ireland is one of the world’s most stunningly beautiful countries. But it’s so much more than that: it’s a wonderland of natural and cultural heritage. Considering the Emerald Isle for your next vacation? Check out our list of 10 distinctive experiences you can’t find anywhere else.
1. Hear fascinating tales of the Irish around the world on a visit to EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin – an award- winning, high-tech attraction that details the journeys of the Irish diaspora and the stories of their new lives abroad.
2. Have a cup of tea in a literary pub where one of Ireland’s
most beloved playwrights once tended bar. John B. Keane’s in Listowel was the family pub – and the inspiration – of the famed writer, who wrote many works in a room behind the bar.
3. Discover the historic city of Belfast and see the docks where the Titanic was built in 1912. The high-tech “Titanic Belfast” attraction will immerse you in the story of the doomed liner.
4. Stand in the footsteps of legends at the Giant’s Causeway, hexagonal stone pillars rising out of the sea. Created by ancient geologic forces, folklore tells us they were the work of a warring Irish giant.
5. Commune with the ancients in Bru na Boinne, an archaeological landscape dominated by three passage tombs built 5,000 years ago. The tombs, including Newgrange and Knowth, contain some of the most impressive megalithic art in Western Europe.
6. Dip into the Irish craft beer scene as you taste a flight of
local brews at the Walled City Brewery, a stylish, family-owned establishment located in a former army barracks in the historic heart of Derry.
7. Step inside a charming country church that’s been in continuous use for more than 780 years. Picturesque Ballintubber Abbey is a draw for weddings – James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan and Riverdance star Jean Butler are among the celebrities who have married there.
8. Visit a traditional sheep farm and watch highly trained sheepdogs show off their skills.
9. Revel in a lively night of traditional Irish entertainment with dinner. Tap your toes to dance tunes and sing along to ballads for a night you’ll long remember.
10. Experience the incomparable beauty of the Dingle Peninsula in Kerry. The spectacular wild west coast of Ireland is renowned
for its amazing beaches, winding roads and heather-covered mountains and cliffs.
Tempted? Check out the Irish Odyssey including the Northern Ireland tour from CIE Tours – which offers all of the above on a 12-night guided vacation, plus a night in a luxurious castle hotel. Your expert Tour Director is ready to regale you with history and lore, look after all the details and foster friendship on the road. All CIE Tours guided vacations feature the All-In Inclusive Advantage, ensuring all attractions and most meals are included.
Irish Odyssey
INCLUDING NORTHERN IRELAND • JUNE 3 - 15, 2023
From $3,919* per person, double occupancy HIGHLIGHTS
Dublin City Highlights Tour | EPIC- The Irish Emigration Museum House of Waterford Crystal | Walking tour of Cork | Blarney Castle Giant’s Causeway | Cliffs of Moher | Titanic Belfast | Walled City Brewery – CIE Tours Exclusive | Kylemore Abbey | Belleek Pottery | Irish Night in Dublin
INCLUDED FEATURES
Free parking with roundtrip transfers to a local international airport* • Roundtrip transfers – airport/hotel • Hotel accommodations for eleven nights • Sightseeing as stated in itinerary by luxury coach • Services of a professional CIE Tours driver/ guide • Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners • All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person • Services of a Discoveries Journey Manager
For reservations and information, contact your local AAA Travel Advisor at 888-743-2844.
*Airfare is not included in the price of the trip. Airfare will be added when rates and schedules become available and may have a different payment and cancellation schedule from the cruise portion. All pricing and included features are based on a minimum of 20 full paying passengers. Rates and itinerary are subject to change. Desired pick-up location is not guaranteed until passenger minimums are met.
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