Ireland: A Deluxe Journey to the Emerald Isle

Discover Ireland and
see the Book of Kells,
learn about Celtic
spirituality, attend a
local mass, and more!
The illuminated manuscript known as the Book of Kells was illustrated by Irish monks in the 8th
century A.D. See it at Dublin’s Trinity College.
small group journey — limited to 24 travelers
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Ireland: A Deluxe Journey
to the Emerald Isle
Galway • Killarney • Cork • Dublin
Experience some of the world’s most dazzling landscapes and historic landmarks on a Deluxe small group
journey to the Emerald Isle. Stand atop the towering Cliffs of Moher … witness life on a local sheep farm …
explore medieval castles … and perhaps kiss the Blarney Stone for the gift of eloquence. Your journey takes
you to Ireland’s charming cities and quaint towns, from Galway to Dublin, with visits to Killarney and Cork
along the way. In your small group of 18-24 travelers, delve into the country’s history with Vantage’s Cultural
Connections, which include a home-hosted meal with an Irish family, a literary pub crawl, an exclusive harp
recital, a jaunting car ride, and a sheep-shearing demonstration.
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Your outstanding
Accommodations
The Superior First-Class Hotel Meyrick Galway
combines a stunning Victorian building with a
superbly convenient location on Eyre Square.
For more details, and to see other hotels
featured on your trip, please visit our website.
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NORTHERN
IRELAND
Belfast
Journey Highlights
•Farm visit with scone making and sheep shearing
•Firsthand look at local life during a home-hosted meal
Galway
•Ring of Kerry tour
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•Exclusive harp and uilleann pipes recital
Cliffs of Moher
•Visit to the Old Jameson Distillery with exclusive
whiskey
tasting and lecture
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Dublin
Shannon
•Explore the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, and
Trinity College to view the Book of Kells
Killarney
Blarney
Arrival/Departure
Excursion
Cork
Destination Motorcoach
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Flight
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3-4
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Depart home / Overnight
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Galway
Hotel Meyrick HHHH+
Welcome Dinner
Galway
Hotel Meyrick HHHH+
Visit to Rathbaun Farm for
sheepshearing demo and
scone making; A harp and
Uilleann pipes recital
Galway / Killarney
Dunloe Castle Hotel (Apr-Sep)
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Europe Hotel & Resort (Oct)
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Highlights
Scenic drive through the
Burren; Stop at the Cliffs of
Moher; Tour of the Ring of
Kerry; Tour of Killarney; Visit
to Muckross House with
jaunting car ride
Killarney / Cork
Scenic coastal drive through
Hayfield Manor Hotel HHHHH Kerry and West Cork; Ferry
Cork / Dublin
Stop at Waterford Glass
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin Exhibition Center en route to
Dublin; Visit to Dublin Castle;
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Traditional pub lunch; Visit
to Trinity College to view the
Book of Kells; Visit to the Old
Jameson Distillery; Exclusive
whiskey tasting; Literary pub
crawl; Farewell Dinner
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urchase your airfare from Vantage and airport
transfers, fuel surcharges, and government taxes and
fees are included
•Guaranteed Small Groups — limited to 24 travelers
ride to Garnish Island; Visit to
Blarney Castle; Home-hosted
dinner in Cobh
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The Vantage Travel Lifestyle — such as a literary
pub crawl in Dublin
Dublin / Return home
➤Post-trip extension to Belfast, Northern Ireland
•FREE Single Supplement on every departure
— a value of $749
•20 sightseeing tours & Cultural Connections
featuring QuietVox audio headsets for enhanced
sightseeing — a value of $2,800 per couple
•Accommodations: 12 nights at Deluxe and Superior
First-Class hotels
•22 meals: 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 6 dinners,
including Welcome and Farewell Dinners and a
home-hosted dinner with an Irish family
•An experienced Vantage Tour Director from
Ireland to accompany you throughout your tour
•All transportation on tour via private,
air-conditioned motorcoach
•All transfers and baggage handling overseas,
beginning with your first hotel night
•Vantage 5% Travel Reward, received upon your
return, to use toward your next Vantage Memorable
Journey® — up to $400 per couple
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H ighlights preview
From the towering Cliffs of Moher, you can even feel the spray from the Atlantic Ocean below.
This trip includes 20 sightseeing
tours & Cultural Connections
— a value of $2,800 per couple. Here are just a few
examples of the discoveries that await you.
For complete details, visit
www.vantagetravel.com/ire15
Life on an Irish Farm
There are few places as potent as a working farmhouse
to provide insight into Ireland’s rich traditions. You’ll get a
firsthand look at the agricultural lifestyle here during a farm
visit, complete with a sheepshearing demonstration and a
lesson in scone-making.
Ring of Kerry
It is one of the world’s most celebrated and scenic drives.
The Ring of Kerry leads past rocky hillsides, green slopes,
sweeping valleys, and pristine lakes and coasts. Along the
way, charming villages make for peaceful respites. Many call
the Ring a window into unspoiled Ireland. You’re sure to call it
magnificent.
Dublin
Dublin is the center of Irish culture, religion, and history. From
the sober halls of Trinity College — where the famed Book of
Kells is lovingly preserved — to the watering holes frequented
by the Irish literati and the cherished whiskey tasting room at
the Jameson Distillery, you’ll experience this thrilling city and all
its colors.
of the sea and coastline, and view some of the more than 20
resident species of birds, including Atlantic puffins.
Muckross House
In 1843, statesman Henry Arthur Herbert built a quintessential
Irish manor house on the tiny Muckross Peninsula. After a
long and heralded history, it was presented to the nation of
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Ireland in 1932. You’ll visit this Tudor-style masterpiece and
its manicured gardens in high style, arriving via horse-drawn
jaunting cart.
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Garnish Island
In the middle of Glengarriff Harbor, a small island boasts
big charms. In the early 20th century, Garnish Island was
blanketed with Italian gardens at the request of its wealthy
owner. Japanese influences — as well as accents like a Grecian
temple and clock tower — add character to the already rich
landscapes.
And there’s more...
Tours: Galway, Dublin Castle • Uilleann pipes recital • Ferry
ride to Garnish Island • Visit to Blarney Castle • Home-hosted
dinner in Cobh • Visit to Waterford Glass Exhibition Center
• Lecture on Celtic spirituality • Exclusive whiskey tasting
at Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin • Literary pub crawl in
Dublin
The Burren & Cliffs of Moher
The Burren is one of Europe’s largest karst landscapes. At the
westernmost edge of this otherworldly terrain, the Cliffs of
Moher drop precipitously into the roiling Atlantic surf. As you
walk along the 700-foot-high cliffs, admire the majestic beauty
Enjoy a literary pub crawl while you are in Dublin.
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Ireland: A Deluxe Journey
to the Emerald Isle
13 days
$3,499
$269
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travelers per departure!
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20 sightseeing tours &
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$2,800 value per couple!
Cultural Connections:
Home-Hosted dinner,
Jaunting Car Ride, Scone
making demonstration,
Harp Recital, Whiskey tour
and tasting at Old Jameson
distillery, Literary pub crawl,
Lecture on Celtic spirituality
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The Best of Ireland
Vantage exclusive itinerary! Experience Irish traditions
such as a farm visit to part take in sheepshearing and
scone making.
14 days
$5,590
$399
Small group departures
are available on select
dates at an additional
cost of $800 per person
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Since you've come this far we offer you a wonderful
choice to make the most of your international airfare
and extend your discoveries at an unbeatable value!
20 sightseeing tours
Special Features:
Irish farm visit, Visit
Belleek Pottery factory
& the Ulster American
Folk Park
Extensive sightseeing plus the most exciting Cultural
Connections and special features planned to
enhance your experience and immerse you in the
local culture!
Single Supplement
$1,208
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every departure date!
$100 per person
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*Vantage price based on April 2015 departure; Tauck price based on May 2014 departure date.
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* Prices are per person, double occupancy, based on Apr
and Oct departures. Add $100 per person for all other dates.
This extension is not available on all dates. Free Single
Supplement available on each departure date on this
extension — a value of $249! (Subject to availability.)
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