Unique Escorted and Customized Luxury Chauffeur Driven Tours
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Unique Escorted and Customized Luxury Chauffeur Driven Tours
Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 1 qwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww zxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx qwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww zxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Ireland Unique Escorted and Customized Luxury Chauffeur -Driven Tours 2012 Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 2 Cover Photo: Ashford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo, Ireland C é a d M i l l e Fa i lt e , One hundred thousand welcomes, Hammond Tours invites you to visit some of the most charming boutique hotels, stately manor homes, and luxurious castles in all of Europe. We consider it an honor that you trust us to plan and customize your dream vacation to your individual tastes and interests. From the time that you touch ground in Ireland, we will gladly recommend restaurants for fabulous dinners, pubs for some lively Irish music and a bit of craic, and accommodations that suit your desires. Tell us about your dream vacation and let us make your dream come true! Let your imagination be your guide and let Hammond Tours take it from there! Our family looks forward to welcoming your family to Ireland. Michele & John Hammond Airport Seaport North Channel Derry • DONEGAL Belfast DERRY Larne ANTRIM Donegal • TYRONE Armagh • Sligo Westport • LEITRIM Knock CAVAN Drogheda LONGFORD Mullingar INDEX: Aran Islands Our Signature Tour Breath Of Elegance . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4 Atlantic Ocean Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover 866.486.8772 • www.hammondtours.com MEATH WESTMEATH OFFALY GALWAY KILDARE Shannon • LIMERICK •Limerick TIPPERARY Tralee • Killarney • KERRY Bantry • WATERFORD Wicklow • CARLOW Kilkenny • KILKENNY WEXFORD Wexford • Blarney • Cork • Cobh •• Dun Laoghaire WICKLOW Waterford CORK • Dublin Athlone CLARE The Classically Ireland Tour . . . . . . .Page 10 Hideaways & Backroads of Ireland Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16 • • LAOIS Distinguished Chauffeur-Driven Tours Intimate Ireland Tour . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 13 • Irish Sea LOUTH ROSCOMMON Galway DOWN ARMAGH MONAGHAN SLIGO MAYO • FERMANAGH Celtic Sea St. George’s Channel • • Rosslare Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 3 ASHFORD CASTLE ADARE MANOR HAYFIELD MANOR HAYFIELD MANOR - DELUXE ROOM LOUGH ESKE CASTLE LOUGH ESKE CASTLE - EXECUTIVE SUITE KILLARNEY PARK HOTEL WESTBURY - AFTERNOON TEA 2 Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 4 866.486.8772 • www.hammondtours.com Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 5 Our Signature Tour qwe zxc Breath of Elegance Our “Breath of Elegance” tour 2012 combines luxurious properties in magnificent settings, customized sightseeing and the secret ingredient—the Irish people being themselves! Each property is selected for its amenities and ambiance. Sightseeing tours are designed to give you the quaint and the extraordinary. At the end of this tour, you will be inspired to return to see all of the other wonders the Emerald Isle has to offer! This tour can be taken as a 7 or 13 day tour! DAY 1 USA–Ireland. Depart from USA for overnight flight to Ireland. DAY 4 Dingle. After breakfast we depart Killarney for the Dingle Peninsula. The journey begins with some of the most magnificent scenery in all of DAY 2 Shannon-Adare. This is the first day of “The Shamrock” portion of our Ireland. The little town of Dingle is straight out of a story book. The tour. Like the three leaves of a Shamrock, this portion of the tour offers fishing boats in the harbor and tiny brightly painted pubs reflect a place you the three most important elements of the “Breath of Elegance” where time has continued to stand still. The population of 1,500 people tour of Ireland—style, service and stunning scenery. Upon arrival at and only 52 pubs are ready to welcome you this afternoon. Worth the Shannon Airport, you will be welcomed by our professional staff and wait is the native seafood chowder served up at lunch time with freshly introduced to your Irish driver/guide. We make our way via Private baked brown bread. We continue on to Slea Head. Along the way, we Transfer to the town of Adare, which has been voted “The Prettiest will see bee hive style huts, originally inhabited by 12th century monks, Town in Ireland” primarily because of its authentic thatched roof which overlook the rugged Blasket Islands. The awe inspiring beauty of cottages, which are still in use today. We then arrive at Adare Manor, this particular area is unmatched. There is no other landscape in a five-star property, dating back to 1464. It stands at the northern end western Europe with the density and variety of archaeological of Adare town and boasts deluxe amenities with authentic charm. This monuments as found on the Dingle Peninsula. Overnight in Killarney evening we have an opportunity to experience the five-star dining at at the Killarney Park Hotel. this one of the Leading Hotels of the World. Retire to your luxuriously appointed room for overnight. Welcome dinner and overnight at Adare Manor. DAY 5 Killarney-Blarney-Cork. Breakfast is followed by a leisurely departure from Killarney where many new friends have been made. Our journey takes us east over the Kerry and Cork Mountains to Photo: Adare Manor, Co. Limerick DAY 3 Adare–Killarney. We enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast this morning Macroom where we pause for a short visit. This is the main market before we board our luxury vehicle to travel south to Killarney, in County town for the Gaelic speaking region to the west. Macroom Castle dates Kerry. This town is a lively hub of activity with many restaurants and from the 13th century and was the seat of the McCarthys of Muskerry. singing pubs. Upon arrival we enjoy a tour through Killarney National Oliver Cromwell granted it to Admiral Sir William Penn whose Park & Muckross House Estates. Muckross House is a magnificent namesake son spent much of his childhood here and later founded the Victorian mansion and one of Ireland's leading stately homes. A walk Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our next stop, the picturesque town through the period-furnished rooms reveals the lifestyle of the landed of Blarney, is the home of Blarney Castle and the Blarney stone, which gentry, while in other portions of the home, one can experience the legend has it bequeaths the “gift of eloquence” to all who kiss it. Time working conditions of the servants employed on the estate. The to shop at the historical woolen mills or stop in Christy’s Pub for a Pint! gardens are enhanced by the natural setting of the mountains and We depart Blarney and travel to Cork City. Driving into Cork City, we are lakes of Killarney. Rolling grasslands lead to an expanse of mature treated to a panoramic tour before reaching our final destination, the rhododendrons, punctuated by boles of Scots pine. After our visit we five-star Hayfield Manor. A sanctuary in the city, the Hayfield Manor is are dropped off at our hotel, the Killarney Park Hotel. This deluxe five- set among two acres of park-like grounds. It offers a unique look at a star property is situated in the heart of Killarney. Overnight at the bygone era with its cozy well-appointed ambiance. Perhaps you will Killarney Park Hotel. choose to explore town this evening before dinner. Otherwise, enjoy all 4 Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 6 of the amenities that the Manor has to offer or sit in front of a turf fire travel through Dundalk and on to Belfast. This Victorian city was built and enjoy a cocktail. Overnight at the Hayfield Manor. around its linen and shipbuilding industry. We enjoy a panoramic tour, with a stop at the Renaissance Revival City Hall, and on to our home DAY 6 Cork-Cashel-Kildare-Dublin. We depart Cork after breakfast for the next two nights, the magnificent Hastings’s Culloden Hotel. traveling northeast. We stop for a photo opportunity in County Tipperary Situated on twelve secluded garden acres overlooking Belfast Lough at the historic Rock of Cashel. The Rock of Cashel is a stone fort poised and the spectacular Antrim Coast. This five-star 19th century “Scottish 200 feet above the town. Built in the 5th century, it is said to be the Baronial Estate” which offers all modern amenities, including an indoor site where St. Patrick illustrated the sacred trinity to the Kings of pool, leisure center and beauty salon. Overnight at The Culloden Hotel. Munster using the modest shamrock. It is on through Kildare, home of the famous Irish National Stud, where horse breeding and racing is an DAY 9 Belfast-Glens of Antrim-Giant’s Causeway-Bushmills-Belfast. art. Our final stop today is Dublin. Upon arrival into Dublin we enjoy a Today we experience one of Ireland’s magnificent scenic routes. The panoramic tour of this 1,000-year-old city. We then check into the five- Coast Road takes us through the Nine Glens of Antrim, which offers star Westbury Hotel, another of the Leading Hotels of the World, wonderful views of mountains, valleys and the coastline. Our first stop located in the very heart of Dublin City. Known for its gracious is the oldest licensed distillery in the world, Bushmills, where we savor sophistication and style, the Westbury has long been at the hub of a sample of this renowned amber liquid. We then travel the coast to Dublin city life, with its rich and relaxed elegance. Step out the door and visit the Giant’s Causeway. This impressive area of hexagonal columns you are on pedestrianized Grafton Street with its many shops and was formed over 60 million years ago by cooling lava. Legend also has it that the Giant’s Causeway was built by the ancient giant, Fionn Mac restaurants. Overnight Dublin at the Westbury Hotel. Cumhail. We then return to Belfast via Ballymena. Overnight at The DAY 7 Dublin. This is the first day of “The Claddagh” portion of our tour. The Culloden Hotel. Claddagh, representing friendship, loyalty and love, is symbolic of the way that you will feel after completing this portion of the tour where you DAY 10 Belfast-Armagh-Enniskillen-Rossnowlagh. After a hearty Irish will have an opportunity to create friendships to last a lifetime and will breakfast we depart for Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland. It forge an eternal loyalty to and love of this country—beautiful Ireland. If Is here that St. Patrick founded a church and the town has remained a this is your fist day of touring Ireland, after clearing customs new religious center. We continue our journey west through Enniskillen, the passengers will meet the driver/guide and enjoy a tour of Dublin en capital of County Fermanagh, where the town center sits on an island route to the elegant Westbury Hotel. Thereafter, all travelers are invited between the upper and lower Lough Erne. Next, on to the famous to explore your favorite parts of this 1,000 year old city on your own. Our Belleek Pottery, which has been in existence since 1857. Belleek driver/guide will provide you with a nice selection of historical and produces Irish Fine Parian china, sold worldwide for generations. cultural attractions to see during your visit. Your options include but are An Irish tradition is to give a newlywed couple a piece of this china so not limited to: St. Patrick’s’ Cathedral (where Jonathan Swift was once they will be blessed with lasting happiness. Overnight at Solis Lough Dean), Trinity College (where the famed Book of Kells is housed), the Eske Hotel. Stags Head Pub (a veritable “shrine to the art of drink”) or even the Temple Bar district (Dublin’s cultural quarter brimming with arts, culture, DAY 11 Rossnowlagh-Sligo-Cong. After breakfast today we visit Drumcliffe, restaurants and entertainment). Many of Dublin’s premier night spots the burial site of William Butler Yeats. Our journey continues through can be found right outside the door of your hotel, which is the most the northern end of Lough Corrib to the tiny town of Cong, where much centrally located property in all of Dublin. Optional dinner and traditional of the John Houston classic The Quiet Man was filmed. We arrive at Irish entertainment this evening at the famed “Taylor’s Three Rock.” Ashford Castle, a five-star hotel and one of the Leading Hotels of the Here we enjoy the songs, dances and humor for which the Irish are World. This 13th-century fairy-tale castle overlooks a picturesque lake famous. Otherwise, dinner is on your own. Suggestions will be provided and is considered to be one of the most luxurious castle hotels in all of by your driver/guide. Overnight Dublin at the Westbury Hotel. Ireland. Once on the grounds of the estate, you will feel transported back in time. Ashford was once home to the world-famous Guinness DAY 8 Dublin-Monasterboice-Belfast. After breakfast, family, renowned for their brewing expertise. Perhaps you will choose passengers who are returning home will be transferred to Dublin to walk among the 3 million species of shrubs, trees and flowers that Airport. Our group will then continue on “The Claddagh” portion of the the spectacular gardens have to offer. Ashford Castle also offers an tour and travel north via Drogheda to Monasterboice. This former equestrian center, a spa and a 9-hole golf course. Tonight we enjoy a monastic settlement dates back to 923AD and is the home of the gourmet dinner in the George V dining room. Sleep like a king or queen largest collection of carved stone high crosses in all of Europe. We then this evening. Dinner and overnight at Ashford Castle. 866.486.8772 • www.hammondtours.com a hearty Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 7 YOUR BREATH OF ELEGANCE LUXURY TOUR INCLUDES 1. Sightseeing via deluxe new Mercedes Benz Executive Vehicles throughout your tour. 2. Services of professional Irish driver/guide. 3. Concierge services at your hotels throughout. 4. Five-star service from Hammond Tours’ travel professionals. 5. Deluxe room accommodations in luxury castles, country homes, hotels and manors for 6 or 11 nights as chosen throughout. Take either “The Shamrock,” “The Claddagh” or both portions of the tour to experience the complete “Breath of Elegance” tour. “The Shamrock,” Days 1–7: Adare Manor (1 night), The Killarney Park Hotel (2 nights), Hayfield Manor (1 night), The Westbury Hotel Dublin (2 nights). “The Claddagh,” Days 7–13: The Westbury Hotel Dublin (1 night), The Culloden Hotel Belfast (2 nights), Solis Lough Eske Hotel (1 night), Ashford Castle Cong (1 night), Dromoland Castle (1 night). Complete “Breath of Elegance” Tour, Days 2–13: Adare Manor (1 night), The Killarney Park Hotel (2 nights), Hayfield Manor (1 night), The Westbury Hotel Dublin (2 nights), The Culloden Hotel Belfast (2 nights), Solis Lough Eske Hotel (1 night), Ashford Castle Cong (1 night), Dromoland Castle (1 night). 6. Full Irish breakfast daily. 7. Dinners at Adare Manor, Ashford Castle & Dromoland Castle. 8. All sightseeing admissions as per itinerary. 9. Fully escorted sightseeing as per itinerary. 10. Porterage of 2 suitcases per person (plus 1 carry-on bag). 11. Options for pre-booked activities, such as golf and spa services. 12. Hotel gratuities and taxes throughout (except gratuities to your personal driver/guide). 13. Deluxe portfolio of travel documents professionally executed by Hammond Tours. 14. Expert travel arrangements provided from your city of origin to commencement of tour in Ireland. (Additional cost for airfare.) 15. Expert advice on and arrangements to other European cities or other areas in Ireland available before and after your “Breath of Elegance” tour. Blarney Castle, Blarney. Photo credit: Julia Stella “The Shamrock” is a 6-night tour originating in Shannon and ending in Dublin. “The Claddagh” is a 6-night tour originating in Dublin and ending in Shannon. Both tours combined constitute the “Breath of Elegance” tour, which is 11 nights in duration beginning and ending in Shannon. The average tour size is 12 people. The prices are based on a minimum of four passengers (less than four will be priced accordingly). When inquiring, please refer to each tour segment by name for the specific tour date that you are interested in joining. All tours commencing in Shannon will convene at 9 a.m. In order to participate in the tour, exactly as scheduled, please be prepared to arrive at that time. Ask about pre- and post-tour hotel rates. Take note of the incentive rates when booking the complete “Breath of Elegance” tour! Hammond Tours is pleased to customize this itinerary or the properties for private parties traveling on dates of your choice. 6 Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 8 Croah Patrick, Co. Mayo. Photo credit: Chris Hill 2009 DAY 12 Cong-Connemara-Galway-Newmarket-On-Fergus. After enjoying is Durty Nellie’s pub, which dates back to 1620. This pub is worth an a gourmet breakfast, we depart from Ashford Castle and begin our inside visit, with its low-hanging ceilings and cozy nooks. A great spot journey on the northern edge of Lough Corrib and on to the Connemara to enjoy a “jar” and dream of times gone by. We then continue on to region, one of the most scenic and unspoiled areas in the country. our final destination, Dromoland Castle. Built in the 16th century, Words cannot begin to express the unique splendor of the west coast Dromoland Castle is the ancestral seat of the O’Briens who are one of of Ireland, where Gaelic is still spoken. We travel through Spiddal to the few native Gaelic families of royal blood. Time today to enjoy this Galway town, where our driver/guide takes us on a city tour. In the five-star Deluxe property and its entire splendor. This evening, we middle ages, Galway was a principal port of trade for Spain and France. partake in a marvelous “Farewell Dinner” with our new friends and Galway continues to be a thriving town noted for its cultural scene and toast a magnificent time had by all! Overnight will be in one of the 75 its traditional Irish music sessions. Wander the winding pedestrian deluxe guest rooms. Dinner and overnight at Dromoland Castle. walkways and browse in the shops, which are the home of the famous Claddagh ring. Continuing south, we pass through Ennis and Gort. We DAY 13 Dromoland-Shannon. After a delicious breakfast, we are transferred continue our drive to Bunratty. The 13th-century Bunratty Castle to nearby Shannon Airport. On the off-chance that you missed overlooks the Shannon River and traces its origins to the Vikings in the shopping opportunities, Shannon has a large duty-free shop that you late 900s, when it was used as a trading post. The castle today is one can visit once you are checked in for your flight. In the traditional Irish of the most photographed landmarks in Ireland. Adjacent to the castle way, we wish you Safe Home! 866.486.8772 • www.hammondtours.com Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 9 2012 TOUR DATES & RATES — Tour rates are per person sharing and do not include airfare. 2013 Dates available please inquire. “THE SHAMROCK” DATES RATES TOUR CODE FEBRUARY 11-18 $1999 SL0211 MARCH 18-25 $2099 SL0318 APRIL 15-22 $2259 SM0415 MAY 6-13 $2549 SH0506 JUNE 17-24 $2549 SH0617 JULY 15-22 $2549 SH0715 AUGUST 12-19 $2549 SH0812 SEPTEMBER 9-16 $2549 SH0909 OCTOBER 14-21 $2449 SM1014 NOVEMBER 4-11 $1999 SL1104 Single Supplement: $1029 “THE CLADDAGH” DATES RATES TOUR CODE FEBRUARY 16-23 $2329 CL0216 MARCH 23-30 $2329 CL0323 APRIL 20-27 $2599 CM0420 MAY 11-18 $2659 CH0511 JUNE 22-29 $2659 CH0622 JULY 20-27 $3049 CH0720 AUGUST 17-24 $3049 CH0817 SEPTEMBER 14-21 $3049 CH0914 OCTOBER 19-26 $2599 CM1019 NOVEMBER 9-16 $2299 CL1109 Single Supplement: $1149 THE “BREATH OF ELEGANCE” DATES RATES TOUR CODE FEBRUARY 11-23 $4169 BE0211 MARCH 18-30 $4169 BE0318 APRIL 15-27 $4399 BE0415 MAY 6-18 $5099 BE0506 JUNE 17-29 $5199 BE0617 JULY 15-27 $5199 BE0715 AUGUST 12-24 $5199 BE0812 SEPTEMBER 9-21 $5199 BE0909 OCTOBER 14-26 $4399 BE1014 NOVEMBER 4-16 $4169 BE1104 Single Supplement: $1899 Rates are based on a minimum of four passengers. We can customize and price for parties less than four. Hammond Tours is happy to customize itinerary or properties for private parties traveling on the dates of your choice. 8 Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 10 866.486.8772 • www.hammondtours.com Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 11 Distinguished Chauffeur-Driven Tour qwe zxc The Classically Ireland Private Tour Enjoy a private tour of Ireland, customized to your specifications. Any property type or itinerary can be designed to suit your budget and desires. The following itineraries are meant to be suggestions but certainly can be booked as is. Our highly experienced driver/guides are exceptionally accommodating, offering their expertise to guide you through a oncein-a-lifetime Irish experience! We carefully design all tours to maximize sightseeing and use of the guide. The chauffeur is at your beck and call! From $879 per person** SAMPLE ITINERARY DAY 1 USA–Ireland. Depart USA for overnight flight to Ireland. Dinner is brown bread. We depart Dingle and travel via Tralee, where every served shortly after take-off. August the famous Rose of Tralee Festival is held. Tonight enjoy many of the local restaurants Killarney has to offer. Overnight Killarney. DAY 2 Shannon–Galway. Morning arrival at Shannon Airport, where after clearing customs we are met by our professional Irish driver/guide. DAY 5 Killarney–Macroom–(Blarney–Kinsale–Cobh)–Waterford. After a Leaving Shannon Airport we travel via Limerick, Ireland’s 3rd largest leisurely breakfast, we depart Killarney and travel over the Derry city. Early morning drive through Ennis to Gort and on to Galway. Check Nasaggart Mountains to Macroom. Macroom Castle was the boyhood into our hotel for a short rest. This afternoon we tour rugged home of William Penn during the years that he lived in County Cork. It Connemara. We take in the magnificent views of the Connemara stands on the western margin of the town of Macroom and its windows region, Ireland’s treasure of wild, natural beauty where Gaelic remains look away into the distance where a rugged land lies at the foot of the the only spoken language. We travel via Clifden to Kylemore Abbey, mountains. We continue to picturesque Kinsale. The Battle of Kinsale, monastic home of the Benedictine Order of Nuns, before returning to fought in 1601 between the united Spanish and Irish forces and the Galway. After dinner why not enjoy a pint at the pub “AuPouchan,” a English army, was a turning point in Irish history. This was the ultimate short walk from Eyre Square? It has great traditional Irish music. battle in England’s successful effort to conquer Ireland. Kinsale is now Overnight Galway. noted as the “Gourmet Capital of Ireland” and is especially noted for its seafood. Be sure to partake of this fine food at the “Blue Haven,” where DAY 3 Galway–Cliffs of Moher–Killarney. After breakfast we head south you can cozy up to a warm peat fire. Stroll through the narrow streets through the rugged Burren. We stop at the Cliffs of Moher, which rise and browse in the shops filled with local artisans’ wares. We leave 700 feet above and stretch along the Atlantic Coastline for 5 miles. Kinsale (or Cobh or Blarney) traveling through Youghal, Dungarven and Enjoy the view and perhaps a spot of tea before continuing along the on to Waterford. This particular ride is magnificent. Overnight coast as we head towards Killimer to take the Tarbert ferry to cross the Waterford. White Rocks Beach, Co. Antrim. Photo credit: Armagh City and District Council Shannon Estuary. We then continue south through Abbeyfeale and on to Killarney. Enjoy a late lunch before checking into your hotel. Check DAY 6 Waterford–Kilkenny–Dublin. After breakfast we enjoy a tour of the out Gaby’s, in the middle of town, for dinner. It has great atmosphere Waterford Crystal Factory. Morning departure from Waterford takes us and amazing seafood. Plenty of local pubs to hear great music this through the medieval town of Kilkenny. Time to visit Kilkenny Castle, evening. Overnight Killarney. which in the last few years has been completely restored with original The Dingle Peninsula. After breakfast, experience the true beauty of Irish driver/guide. By now he surely has become a part of our family! Ireland on this full-day tour to the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula. Dinner suggestions in Dublin include “The Trocadero” or “McGrattens Traveling via Tralee and the Slieve Mish Mountains, we will stop in the in the Lane.” Overnight Dublin. artifacts. We continue to Dublin, where on arrival we bid farewell to our DAY 4 sleepy fishing village of Dingle before heading out to see Slea Head and the ominous views of the Blasket Islands. We have been told by many DAY 7 Dublin. Our last day in Ireland presents itself with a plethora of travelers that the awe-inspiring beauty of this particular area has left activities. We would suggest taking a half-day sightseeing tour of this them with a truly spiritual feeling. Suggested lunch stop in Dingle is one 1,000-year-old city. You can purchase you tour from the Dublin Bus of the many pubs serving fresh seafood chowder and homemade Company, which is located at 69 O’Connell Street. You will be sure to 10 Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 12 see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where writer Jonathan Swift gave his Butler’s chocolates on Grafton Street and admire the traditional Irish sermons, and the G.P.O. on O’Connell Street, which was the scene of wares at the shops on Nassau Street. Make sure to visit one of Dublin’s the 1916 Easter Uprising—the bullet holes still remain in the columns oldest pub, “O’Donohue’s,” for a last pint! Overnight Dublin. of this building today. Drive through famous Phoenix Park where the Pope said Mass in late ’70s and finally, go to Trinity College to view the DAY 8 Dublin–USA. Make your way to Dublin Airport, allowing time for last- 8th-century manuscripts, the Book of Kells, still preserved as they were minute duty-free shopping before boarding your flight home. Arrive when the monks produced them all those centuries ago. Buy some home the same day. CHAUFFEUR-DRIVEN RATES THE CLASSICALLY IRELAND PRIVATE TOUR January 1–March 31 & November 1–December 15, 2012 NUMBER OF PASSENGERS 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 STANDARD HOTELS $2199 $1499 $1179 $1159 $999 $899 $859 SUPERIOR HOTELS $2579 $1899 $1569 $1529 $1399 $1299 $1249 DELUXE HOTELS $3099 $2429 $2099 $2079 $1969 $1799 $1759 April 1–October 31, 2012 NUMBER OF PASSENGERS 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 STANDARD HOTELS $2329 $1649 $1299 $1249 $1129 $1059 $999 SUPERIOR HOTELS $2879 $2079 $1769 $1699 $1589 $1499 $1459 DELUXE HOTELS $3959 $3159 $2859 $2799 $2679 $2539 $2499 SELF-DRIVE RATES THE CLASSICALLY IRELAND PRIVATE TOUR LOW SEASON: January 5–April 30 & October 1–December 19, 2012 NUMBER OF PASSENGERS 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 STANDARD HOTELS $699 $689 $649 $629 $699 $599 $595 SUPERIOR HOTELS $1299 $1249 $1229 $1215 $1199 $1189 $1185 DELUXE HOTELS $1779 $1769 $1765 $1759 $1749 $1745 $1699 MID SEASON: May 1–July 14 & August 16–September 12, 2012 NUMBER OF PASSENGERS 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 STANDARD HOTELS $979 $969 $965 $959 $949 $939 $935 SUPERIOR HOTELS $1469 $1449 $1399 $1389 $1385 $1379 $1359 DELUXE HOTELS $2529 $2519 $2499 $2495 $2489 $2485 $2469 HIGH SEASON: July 15–August 15 & September 13–30 & December 20, 2012–January 4, 2013 NUMBER OF PASSENGERS 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 STANDARD HOTELS $1059 $1039 $1019 $999 $989 $979 $929 SUPERIOR HOTELS $1589 $1539 $1499 $1469 $1429 $1399 $1349 DELUXE HOTELS $2699 $2669 $2599 $2569 $2559 $2529 $2499 ** Rates are determined by number of passengers sharing chauffeur-driven vehicle, length of tour and properties selected. Vehicle determined by number of passengers traveling together. 866.486.8772 • www.hammondtours.com Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 13 YOUR CLASSICALLY IRELAND PRIVATE TOUR INCLUDES 1. Chauffeured vehicle with your own private driver/guide for approximately 8 hours/100 miles per day from Day 2 until arrival in Dublin on Day 6. 2. Accommodations for 6 nights as per itinerary. 3. Full Irish breakfast daily. 4. Fully escorted sightseeing as per itinerary. 5. Porterage of 1 suitcase per person (plus 1 carry-on bag). 6. Hotel gratuities and taxes (except gratuities to your personal driver/guide). THE FOLLOWING HOTELS OR SIMILAR HOTELS MAY BE USED ON THIS ITINERARY: Galway STANDARD: HOUSE HOTEL SUPERIOR: ARDILAUN HOUSE HOTEL DELUXE: GLENLO ABBEY Killarney STANDARD: INTERNATIONAL SUPERIOR: MALTON HOUSE DELUXE: KILLARNEY PARK Waterford STANDARD: TOWER HOTEL SUPERIOR: FAITHLEGG MANOR DELUXE: WATERFORD CASTLE Kinsale, Co. Cork. Photo credit: Julia Stella Dublin STANDARD: TRINITY CAPITAL SUPERIOR: BROOKS HOTEL DELUXE: FOUR SEASONS HOTEL Rates are per person sharing 1 vehicle and double/twin rooms. (Rates on page 11) Single and triple room rates available upon request. Doheny & Nesbitts, Co. Dublin 12 Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 14 Small Coach Escorted Tour (Limited to 12 Passangers) qwe zxc Intimate Ireland SAMPLE ITINERARY DAY 1 DAY 2 USA–Ireland. Depart USA for overnight flight to Ireland. Dinner is this particular area is unmatched. There is no other landscape in served shortly after take-off. western Europe with the density and variety of archaeological monuments as found on the Dingle Peninsula. Overnight at The Dublin. Morning arrival in Dublin, where after clearing customs, you Killarney Royal Hotel. transfer on own via taxi to your Dublin City Centered Hotel. We then check into the Five Star Westbury Hotel a Leading Hotel of The World DAY 6 Killarney-Cashel-Lough Rynn Castle. After breakfast we depart Killarney where many new friends have been made. We travel north located in the very heart of Dublin City. Within walking distance to many shops, restaurants pubs and theatre. The rest of the day is free to stopping at Cashel. We visit the impressive Rock of Cashel. The Rock browse this 1000 year old city on your own. Overnight Dublin at the of Cashel, with its well preserved ecclesiastical remains, is one of Westbury Hotel. Ireland's most spectacular landmarks, rising above the surrounding plain and dominating the land route southward. The large Cathedral, DAY 3 Dublin-Kilkenny-Cork. After a leisurely breakfast we meet our ancient round tower and the very early Romanesque Cormac's Chapel, driver/guide in the lobby of the hotel. We depart Dublin and travel perched on a dramatic outcrop of rock, were silent witnesses to many south. Next it is on to Medieval Kilkenny, an ancient medieval town of the stirring events of Irish History; St. Patrick converted the local King once home to many microbreweries including the still standing Aenghus, here in the 5th century; Brian Boru was crowned King of Smithwick's Brewery. We then enjoy a panoramic tour of Cork City, Ireland on this spot in the early 11th Century. We continue north home to several magnificent churches including St. Ann’s and through the Irish Midlands and Athlone to Co. Leitrim and Lough Rynn St. Finbar’s Cathedral. Cork City is the second largest city in Ireland and Castle one of the most luxurious Castle Hotels Ireland, the ancestral takes it name from the Irish word corcaigh meaning “marshy place”. home of the Clements family and the legendary Lord Leitrim. The entire The ancestral home of America’s automobile pioneer, Henry Ford is estate comprises over 300 acres of an Ireland that is idyllic, rich in located here. Dinner and overnight Hayfield Manor Cork (Five Star history and charmed with natural beauty. This secluded Castle is Leading Small Hotel of the World). DAY 4 majestically set on the shore of Lough Rynn, boasting breathtaking scenery, lush green pastures, ancient forests and historical points of Cork-Kinsale-Clonakilty-Skibbereeen-Bantry-Glengarriff- interest. Seamlessly blending Old-World elegance with contemporary Kenmare-Killarney. After breakfast we depart Cork. Our vehicle luxuries, Lough Rynn Castle delivers impeccable, unobtrusive service allows us access to many of the small town hidden treasures of West that is never compromised. Dinner and overnight Lough Rynn Castle. Cork. We will make stops along the way to Clonakilty, Skibbereen and Bantry. It is then on to Kenmare. Known as Ceann Mara (Head of The DAY 5 DAY 7 Lough Rynn-Mullingar-Dublin. After a leisurely breakfast fit for a Sea) by the ancients. Our journey makes its way to Killarney, Ireland’s king, we depart Lough Rynn and make our way via Mullingar. Mullingar most popular southern town for overnight. Dinner and overnight was a borough by 1210 and a parish by 1205. In 1227 an Augustinian Killarney Royal Hotel (Four Stars). Friary was established in Mullingar and a Dominican Friary was founded in 1237. There was also a building called the Frank House Dingle. After breakfast we depart Killarney for the Dingle Peninsula. which belonged to the Knights Hospitalliers Order. You might enjoy an The journey begins with some of the most magnificent scenery in all of optional stop at Belvedere House. Throughout the gardens there are Ireland. The little town of Dingle is straight out of a story book. The acres of beautifully kept greenery, lakeshores and woodlands. The fishing boats in the harbor and tiny brightly painted pubs portray a time house is an 18th century hunting/fishing lodge. There are tours that has continued to stand still. The population of 1500 people and available to show you all around the house while telling you its history. only 52 pubs are ready to welcome you this afternoon. Worth the wait It is onto Dublin. Overnight Westbury Hotel. is the native seafood chowder served up at lunch time with freshly baked brown bread. We continue on to Slea Head. Along the way, we DAY 8 Dublin-Dublin Airport. This morning we make our way to Dublin will see bee hive style huts, originally inhabited by 12th century monks, Airport for our flight onwards. In the true Irish tradition we wish you a which overlook the rugged Blasket Islands. The awe inspiring beauty of “Safe Home.” 866.486.8772 • www.hammondtours.com Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 15 A SMALL COACH ESCORTED TOUR RATES (LIMITED TO 12 PASSENGERS) INTIMATE IRELAND 2011-2012 TOUR DATES & RATES DATES RATES PER PERSON SHARING SINGLE SUPPLEMENT TOUR CODE OCTOBER 22-29, 2011 $1499 $499 II1022 NOVEMBER 5-12,2011 $1499 $499 II1105 FEBRUARY 11-18, 2012 $1499 $499 II0211 MARCH 3-10,2012 $1499 $499 II0303 APRIL 14-21, 2012 $1599 $599 II0414 MAY 12-19, 2012 $1599 $599 II0512 JUNE 16-23, 2012 $1599 $599 II0616 JULY 14-21,2012 $1599 $599 II0714 AUGUST 11-18, 2012 $1599 $599 II0811 SEPTEMBER 15-22, 2012 $1659 $649 II0915 OCTOBER 20-27, 2012 $1559 $549 II1010 NOVEMBER 3-10, 2012 $1559 $549 II1103 Rates are based on a minimum of four passengers. We can customize and price for parties less than four. Hammond Tours is happy to customize itinerary or properties for private parties traveling on the dates of your choice. YOUR INTIMATE IRELAND DISTINGUISHED SMALL GROUP TOUR INCLUDES: THE FOLLOWING HOTELS OR SIMILAR HOTELS MAY BE USED ON THIS ITINERARY 1. Professional Irish driver/guide with Deluxe Vehicle from Day 3 depart Dublin till arrive Dublin Day 7. Dublin: The Westbury Hotel-1 Night ***** 2. Accommodations for 6 nights as per itinerary. 3. Full Irish breakfast daily. 4. Dinner at Hayfield Manor, Killarney Royal and Lough Rynn Castle. 5. Admission to Rock of Cashel. 6. Fully escorted sightseeing as per itinerary. 7. Porterage of 1 suitcase per person (plus 1 carry-on bag). 8. All Driver’s Expenses. 9. Hotel gratuities and taxes (except gratuities to your personal driver/guide). www.doylecollection.com Cork: Hayfield Manor-1 Night ***** www.hayfieldmanor.ie Killarney: The Killarney Royal Hotel-2 Nights **** www.killarneyroyal.ie Mohill: Lough Rynn Castle-1 Night **** www.loughrynn.ie Dublin: The Westbury Hotel-1 Night ***** www.doylecollection.com YOUR TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE: 1. Any items of a personal nature. 2. Dinners and suggested optional sightseeing that are not mentioned as included in itinerary. Rates are per person sharing 1 vehicle and double/twin rooms. Single and triple room rates available upon request. 14 Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 16 Distinguished Chauffeur-Driven Tour Hideaways & Backroads of Ireland Private Tour qwe zxc From $879 per person** SAMPLE ITINERARY DAY 1 USA–Ireland. Depart USA for overnight flight to Ireland. Dinner is served shortly after take-off. DAY 2 Shannon–Dingle. Morning arrival at Shannon Airport, where after clearing customs we are met by our professional Irish driver/guide. You travel a short distance through Limerick, Ireland’s third largest city and home to author Frank McCourt, who wrote Angela’s Ashes. We enjoy a city tour before continuing on to Adare. Once voted the “prettiest town” in all of Ireland, Adare houses original thatched cottages, which are still in use today. The next stop is Tralee, where every August, the famous “Rose of Tralee” festival is held and some lucky maiden enjoys the crown for one year. Our driver/guide checks us into our accommodations for a well-deserved rest. Enjoy an early dinner at one of the many popular restaurants in town. Overnight Dingle. DAY 3 Dingle. After breakfast, experience the true beauty of Ireland on this full-day tour to the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula. Traveling via Tralee and the Slieve Mish mountains, we will stop in the sleepy fishing village of Dingle before heading out to see Slea Head and its ominous views of the Blasket Islands. We then stop at Galarus Oratory, a perfect example of early Irish architecture. The Oratory was built in the shape of an inverted boat and claims to be completely watertight for over 1000 years. Along with the spectacular scenery of Slea Head, the Connor Pass is unequaled for its spectacular scenery depicting vast panoramas of lakes, mountains and the sea. At the summit of Connor Pass is an excellent view of Dingle Bay. Return to Dingle town for overnight. DAY 4 Dingle–Killarney–Waterville. After breakfast we depart Dingle and travel via Inch Strand, a beach at the head of Castlemaine Harbor, considered one of the best bathing beaches on the Peninsula. Many travelers recall this beach from the famous film Ryan’s Daughter, starring Sarah Miles and Robert Mitchum. As we continue on this road, we travel through the town of Castlemain, made famous as home of “The Wild Colonial Boy.” We then continue on to Killarney. Killarney is one of the largest visitor attractions in all of Ireland. It is most noted for its scenic network of lakes and quaint small town hospitality. Our driver/guide will take us through this storybook town and we will have some time to stop and browse in the many shops, pubs, cathedrals and historic sights. Perhaps you will want to take an afternoon jaunting cart ride from the center of town to historic Muckross House and Gardens. We then travel southwest on the Ring of Kerry towards Waterville, former home of Charlie Chaplin, where time has really stood still. Overnight Waterville. DAY 5 Waterville–Kinsale. We continue our back roads journey through Kenmare, down through Glengarriff past Bantry Bay and Bantry, where we stop for a visit. Bantry sits at the head of one of Ireland’s most beautiful bays. Its narrow streets lined with shops have changed very little over the last 100 years. We continue on to Skibbereen, made famous in the Johnny Cash song “Forty Shades of Green.” Next we visit the fishing village of Baltimore, where we stop for lunch (on own) and take in the beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean. After our stop, we journey along the southern coast of Ireland, with its unmatched back road scenery, to our final destination of Kinsale. Known as the Gourmet Capital of Ireland, Kinsale is truly a culinary delight set in a postcard fishing village. Your driver/guide will give you dinner suggestions— although one of our true favorites is the “Blue Haven” in the center of Kinsale. After dinner, browse the small cobblestone streets where many artisans make their home, producing photographs, paintings and sculpture. Overnight Kinsale. DAY 6 Kinsale. After breakfast we visit Charles Fort, overlooking Kinsale and built around 1677. Enjoy spectacular views of Kinsale Harbor in the morning sun. Seven miles south of Kinsale is Old Head, where its ancient castle overlooks the site of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915. This afternoon we travel east to nearby Cobh, home of the Cobh Heritage Center. The Center depicts emigration from Ireland to the United States and beyond during the mid 1800s, the time of the Great Famine. Spend time in this moving exhibit tracing the steps where many Irish Americans’ journey to the new world began. Return to Kinsale for overnight. Photo credit: Julia Stella 866.486.8772 • www.hammondtours.com Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 17 DAY 7 Kinsale–Shannon Area. Depart Kinsale and travel north through Cork City, where we enjoy a panoramic tour of this industrial town. Nearby we visit Blarney, with its famous 14th-century kissing stone and plentiful woolen mills. Make sure after shopping you enjoy a quick walk through this charming town as well as a pint at “Christy’s Pub.” We depart Blarney and travel north through Mallow, set on the Black Water River. This was a popular spa town in the mid 1880s. We continue on to the Shannon area, where we bid farewell to our driver/guide. This evening you can enjoy an optional Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle. Overnight Shannon area. DAY 8 Shannon–USA. We make our way on our own to Shannon Airport leaving plenty of time for last-minute duty-free shopping before boarding our flight home. Arrive home the same day. CHAUFFEUR-DRIVEN RATES HIDEAWAYS & BACKROADS OF IRELAND PRIVATE TOUR January 1–March 31 & November 1–December 15, 2012 NUMBER OF PASSENGERS 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 STANDARD HOTELS $2389 $1559 $1279 $1189 $1079 $999 $899 SUPERIOR HOTELS $2489 $1699 $1399 $1279 $1199 $1099 $999 DELUXE HOTELS $2859 $2029 $1749 $1699 $1549 $1479 $1399 April 1–October 31, 2012 NUMBER OF PASSENGERS 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 STANDARD HOTELS $2659 $1899 $1649 $1449 $1399 $1199 $1179 SUPERIOR HOTELS $2779 $1959 $1729 $1699 $1549 $1359 $1329 DELUXE HOTELS $3099 $2359 $1999 $1999 $1899 $1779 $1699 SELF-DRIVE RATES HIDEAWAYS & BACKROADS OF IRELAND PRIVATE TOUR LOW SEASON: January 5–April 30 & October 1–December 19, 2012 NUMBER OF PASSENGERS 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 STANDARD HOTELS $979 $975 $969 $959 $939 $919 $799 SUPERIOR HOTELS $1199 $1189 $1185 $1179 $1169 $1149 $1099 DELUXE HOTELS $1489 $1479 $1475 $1469 $1459 $1429 $1399 MID SEASON: May 1–July 14 & August 16–September 12, 2012 NUMBER OF PASSENGERS 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 STANDARD HOTELS $1189 $1179 $1175 $1159 $1089 1085 $1029 SUPERIOR HOTELS $1459 $1449 $1445 $1419 $1399 $1339 $1299 DELUXE HOTELS $1829 $1819 $1799 $1789 $1785 $1749 $1699 HIGH SEASON: July 15–August 15 & September 13–30 & December 20, 2012–January 4, 2013 NUMBER OF PASSENGERS 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 STANDARD HOTELS $1279 $1269 $1265 $1259 $1229 $1199 $1169 SUPERIOR HOTELS $1549 $1545 $1535 $1519 $1599 $1479 $1399 DELUXE HOTELS $1899 $1889 $1885 $1869 $1865 $1829 $1799 ** Rates are determined by number of passengers sharing chauffeur-driven vehicle, length of tour and properties selected. Vehicle determined by number of passengers traveling together. 16 Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:46 PM Page 18 YOUR HIDEAWAYS & BACKROADS OF IRELAND PRIVATE TOUR INCLUDES: THE FOLLOWING HOTELS OR SIMILAR HOTELS MAY BE USED ON THIS ITINERARY: 1. Tralee Chauffeured vehicle with your own private driver/guide for approximately 8 hours/100 miles per day from Day 2 until arrival in Shannon on Day 7. 2. Accommodations for 6 nights as per itinerary. 3. Full Irish breakfast daily. 4. Fully escorted sightseeing as per itinerary. 5. Porterage of 1 suitcase per person (plus 1 carry-on bag). 6. Hotel gratuities and taxes (except gratuities to your personal driver/guide). Rates are per person sharing 1 vehicle and double/twin rooms. (Rates on page 16) Single and triple room rates available upon request. STANDARD: ABBEYGATE HOTEL SUPERIOR: BALLYGALLY CASTLE HOTEL DELUXE: THE MUSTARD SEED* Dingle STANDARD: BENNERS HOTEL SUPERIOR: DINGLE SKELLIG HOTEL DELUXE: EMLAGH HOUSE HOTEL The Ring of Kerry STANDARD: BAYVIEW SUPERIOR: BUTLER ARMS DELUXE: PARK HOTEL KENMARE Kinsale/Cork STANDARD: ACTONS HOTEL SUPERIOR: OLD BANK HOUSE/ TRIDENT DELUXE: HAYFIELD MANOR Limerick/Shannon Area STANDARD: BUNRATTY CASTLE HOTEL SUPERIOR: OLD GROUND HOTEL DELUXE: ADARE MANOR * The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge is characterized as a four-star hotel. Hammond Tours’ prices reflect this Photo credit: Alan O Conner 866.486.8772 • www.hammondtours.com Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:47 PM Page 19 DRIVER GUIDES 2011-2012 2 PASSENGERS MERCEDES MERCEDES MINI COACH (10-14 PAX) - EXTERIOR MERCEDES MINI COACH (10-14 PAX) - INTERRIOR MERCEDES LARGE MOTORCOACH - EXTERIOR MERCEDES LARGE MOTORCOACH INTERIOR - INTERRIOR MERCEDES MIDI COACH (7-10 PAX) - EXTERIOR MERCEDES MIDI COACH (7-10 PAX) INTERIOR - INTERRIOR 18 Hammond Brochure 2012v2_8 1/2 x 11 1/23/12 1:47 PM Page 20 TERMS & CONDITIONS Please take a moment to read the following terms and conditions. Hammond Tours, Inc., is not responsible for any personal injury, property damage, delay, irregularity or loss you may suffer or incur arising from the acts or failure to act on the part of any air carriers, public transport company, hotel, car rental company, subcontractor or other person or organization, whether or not such air carrier, public transport company, hotel, car rental company, subcontractor or other person or organization is rendering these services or accommodations offered or supplied on the tour. Hammond Tours, Inc., accepts no responsibility for losses or expenses due to delay or changes in schedules, sickness, diseases, local laws, weather, strikes, war, quarantine, social or labor unrest, flight cancellations or misconnections due to mechanical problems, acts of God, strikes, government actions, war, terrorism or other causes, conditions, actions or omissions outside of Hammond Tours, Inc.’s, control. All such losses will be borne by you. By embarking upon travel you voluntarily assume all risks. Baggage is at owner’s risk throughout the tour unless insured. Your booking shall constitute consent to the above. To guard against these unforeseen circumstances, we recommend that you purchase travel insurance. Accommodations: Land arrangements are provided as described in each tour program. Hammond Tours, Inc., reserves the right to substitute hotels for accommodations in similar categories. Deposit Payments: A nonrefundable deposit of $250 per person is required for all tours. Deposits are required within 7 days of making the reservations. Gratuities: Tips for services of a personal nature and to the chauffeur/driver/guide are not Final Payments: Full payment must be made no later than 90 days prior to departure date. Smoking: Smoking is not allowed on the coaches. Hammond Tours, Inc., accepts payment by check or major credit cards. If your Final Payment is not received as scheduled, your reservation will be automatically cancelled and your Deposit Payment will be forfeited. Late Bookings: Tours booked between 14 and 30 days prior to departure date will incur a late fee of $50 per person in addition to Overnight Delivery Charges when necessary. Revision Fee: If you choose to make any changes to your travel plans, once you have paid in full, a $25 per person fee will be charged for each revision. Cancellations: If written notice is received by Hammond Tours, Inc., more than 90 days prior to departure, a processing fee of $250.00 per person will apply. From 89 to 60 days prior to departure, a cancellation penalty of 25% per person will apply. From 59 days to 31 days prior to departure, a cancellation penalty of 50% per person will apply. From 30 days to day of departure, a cancellation penalty of 100% will apply. On or after departure date, a 100% cancellation penalty fee applies. 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Visits, Entertainment and Other Features: Hammond Tours, Inc., reserves the right to substitute visits, entertainment and other features when establishments are closed or cannot be visited for other reasons beyond Hammond Tours, Inc.’s, control. Luggage: Unless indicated otherwise, handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of all coach tours. Luggage is carried at owner’s risk throughout the tour unless insured. Hand baggage and small articles such as coats, umbrellas or cameras are entirely in the care of the passengers. included in the tour cost and are left to your discretion. Not Included: All items of a personal nature (included but not limited to room service, beverages, telephone charges, dry cleaning, laundry, special food requests) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the passenger. Car Rentals: When picking up rental car, you will have the option of paying for collision deductible insurance. 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