
Ireland School Tour (example)
This school tour explores the Emerald Isle in depth as it begins in Dublin, travels to Northern Ireland, Ennis, Killarney and Tramore. This wonderful Irish experience provides an ideal understanding for all students.
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Dublin
• Sligo
• Northern Ireland
• Ennis
• Dingle Penninsula
• Killarney
• Ring of Kerry
• Waterford
• Tramore

Itinerary
Day
2
Dublin - Sligo (B D)
On your first day in the Irish countryside you discover why this is known
as the "Emerald Isle". Motor north through history-steeped landscapes,
with Ireland's typical round towers and castles ruins, to the legendary
Hill of Tara. See mighty Trim Castle, then across the River Boyne and via
the agricultural and angling center of Mullingar to Longford, the county
capital. On the way to Sligo take your pictures at scenic Carrick-on-Shannon
and the Cistercian abbey ruins at Boyle.
Day
3
Sligo - Northern Ireland (B D)
At Drumcliff see the grave of the native son and poet, W.B.Yeats, then step
across the border into Northern Ireland to visit the Belleek Pottery Factory,
renowned for its exquisite cream-coloured Parian china. Then follow the
route through Omagh to the fascinating city of Derry where a walking tour
takes in the old city walls and St. Columb's Cathedral. In the afternoon
shop for hand-knitted woollen goods in Donegal town.
Day
4
Sligo - Ennis (B)
South to Knock, a village that attracts pilgrims from all over the world
since the townsfolk saw apparitions, and Galway, a vibrant city with a great
seafaring tradition, where you hear about the infamous Lynch Stone, commemorating
the day Mayor James Lynch Fitzstephen hanged his son for murder. Cross the
limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 203 metre (668-foot)
Cliffs of Moher.
Day
5
Ennis - Dingle Penninsula - Killarney (B D)
This morning's orientation drive in Limerick acquaints you with King John's
Castle and the Stone where the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691. Then
via Adare, a village known for its prize-winning thatched cottages. Breathtaking
scenery this afternoon on the Dingle Peninsula, where the 51 kilometre (32-mile)
Slea Head drive affords magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, then pass
miles of white sandy beaches, setting for the film Ryan's Daughter. The
next two nights are spent in the popular resort of Killarney.
Day
6
Killarney - Ring of Kerry (B)
At Killorglin join the road known as the "Ring of Kerry" for a
160 kilometre (100-mile) coastal panoramic drive: sparkling seascapes, mountains
dotted with brightly coloured farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical
vegetation and spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View.
Day
7
Killarney - Waterford - Tramore (B D)
More scenic splendour as you head over the Kerry Mountains into County Cork.
Stop in Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence, with time at your leisure
to see the castle, and shop for Irish crafts and handmade crystal. After
lunch drive past Cork, the country's second-largest city. Youghal and Dungarvan
are further milestones on your way to Waterford, where a visit to the world-famous
Waterford Crystal factory is included. Spend the night at the nearby seaside
resort of Tramore.
Day
8
Tramore - Dublin (B)
Highlights on your northbound journey: Enniscorthy, site of the final battle
of the Great Rebellion of 1798, a visit to Ireland's oldest hand weaving
mill at Avoca, views of the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough with its ruins
of a centre of Irish Christianity founded by St. Kevin. Tonight you travel
back in Dublin.
Day
9
Dublin (B)
The tour ends and you can fly home or continue your sightseeing.
Highlights
• Dublin - O'Connell Street, Georgian
squares to St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College, Hill of Tara, Trim
Castle, River Boyne
• Sligo - Carrick-on-Shannon, Cistercian abbey ruins
• Northern Ireland - Belleek Pottery Factory, city of Derry St.
Columb's Cathedral. shop for hand-knitted woollen goods.
• Ennis - Cliffs of Moher, King John's Castle
• Dingle Penninsula - Slea Head drive
• Killarney - Lakes of Killarney, Kerry Mountains
• Ring of Kerry - coastal panoramic drive
• Waterford - Crystal factory
• Tramore - site of the final battle of the Great Rebellion of
1798, visit to Ireland's oldest hand weaving mill, Wicklow Mountains,
Tour
Includes
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International airfares
• Accommodation
• Coach transfers
• Transfer with private A/C vehicles
• Sightseeing with local experienced english speaking guide
• Meals as per itinerary
• Entrance fees as per itinerary.
• Information kit inclucing travel information, maps, certificate
and travel wallet.