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Arkansas Tech University presents:
Ireland's Coastal Treasures
Day 1: Thursday, June 06, 2013 Overnight Flight
Discover another side of the Emerald Isle. Visit Dublin, Kinsale and Galway and experience Ireland's natural beauty, rich history and hospitable culture. You are in for some rollicking fun.

Day 2: Friday, June 07, 2013 Dublin, Ireland - Tour Begins
Arrive in Dublin, Ireland’s dynamic capital city. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. (D)

Day 3: Saturday, June 08, 2013 Dublin
Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dublin, the “Fair City.” See St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, Grafton Street, Phoenix Park and the city's magnificent rows of stately Georgian town homes. Afterwards, step aboard the “Jeanie Johnston,” a skillful recreation of one of Ireland’s famous “famine ships,” and learn about the experience of millions of Irish seeking a better life in the New World. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, relaxing or exploring the cultural offerings of delightful Dublin on your own. (B)

Day 4: Sunday, June 09, 2013 Dublin - Irish National Stud - Cork - Kinsale
This morning, drive into Ireland’s beautiful Curragh region, a place well-known for Irish horse breeding and training. Visit the Irish National Stud and learn about the “Sport of Kings” and its long connection with this land. Stroll through their extensive Japanese Gardens, the finest in Europe. Next, pause in the center of the country for views of the historic Rock of Cashel before continuing to Cork, the second city of Ireland. Later, arrive in the charming fishing town of Kinsale, known for its spectacular restaurants and art galleries. Settle into your waterfront hotel for a two-night stay. (B, D)

Day 5: Monday, June 10, 2013 Kinsale - Cobh - Midleton - Kinsale
Begin your day with a trip to the port of Cobh and the Cobh Heritage Centre. Come to know the personal stories behind the millions of Irish emigrants who have carried their vibrant culture around the globe. Later, visit the Old Midleton Distillery and discover the secrets of Jameson’s Irish Whiskey. Then, enjoy time in Kinsale to independently explore more of this lovely town. (B)

Day 6: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Kinsale - Limerick - Bunratty - Galway
Depart this morning for Limerick. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour showcasing King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone while learning about the fascinating history of the “City of the Violated Treaty.” Continue to Bunratty where you will visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. This intriguing site offers a window into the life of the Ireland of yesteryear. This afternoon, experience the customs and daily life of a traditional Irish family during a memorable visit to Rathbaun Farm. Enjoy a guided tour of the farm and join the farmers for tea and scones and stories of farm life. Then, travel to the great city of Galway on Ireland’s West Coast. Perhaps tonight you will take advantage of the chance to experience Galway’s night life. (B)

Day 7: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Galway - Connemara - Galway
Spend a day exploring Connemara, Ireland’s “wild west.” Begin with a visit to the last workshop still processing Connemara marble, Ireland’s only natural marble. Continue to Kylemore Abbey, home to the oldest order of Benedictine nuns in Ireland and site of beautiful gardens. This afternoon, cruise the unspoiled splendor of Killary Harbour, the only natural fjord in Ireland. (B, D)

Day 8: Thursday, June 13, 2013 Galway - Clonmacnoise - Athlone - Dublin
Depart Galway and pass the village of Athenry, inspiration for the famous song, “The Fields of Athenry.” Journey to the stirring ruins of Clonmacnoise, site of great monastic settlements. Tour the site and learn about the great Celtic Christian tradition of the Irish. Then, travel to the nearby town of Athlone. Since medieval times, this place has been an important crossing point of the River Shannon. Pay a visit to Sean’s Pub, recorded as the oldest pub in Europe. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for an exciting, fun-filled “Irish Night” complete with traditional entertainment. Toast the end of a fabulous trip during this memorable farewell dinner. (B, D)

Day 9: Friday, June 14, 2013 Dublin - Tour Ends
Your tour comes to a close in Dublin. (B)




June 06 - June 14, 2013
9 Days • 11 Meals
7 Breakfasts • 4 Dinners
Highlights: Dublin, National Stud, Kinsale, Cobh Heritage Centre, Old Midleton Distillery, Bunratty Folk Park, Farm Visit, Galway, Kylemore Abbey, Killary Harbour Cruise, Clonmacnoise, Athlone, Irish Night
Rates Per Person
Double: $3999, Single: $4299,
Triple: $3969
*Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Little Rock Regional Airport,Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges,Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $220 per person,Hotel Transfers.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1 Overnight Flight
Day 2 - 3 Burlington Hotel Dublin, Dublin
Day 4 - 5 Trident Hotel Kinsale, Kinsale
Day 6 - 7 Hotel Meyrick, Galway
Day 8 Citywest Hotel, Dublin
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Essential Experiences
  • Enjoy a tour and tasting at the Old Midleton Whiskey Distillery.
  • Spend two nights in the charming waterside village of Kinsale, renowned as Ireland’s “gourmet capital.”
  • Meet an Irish family during a visit to a working Irish farm. Sample homemade tea and scones while they explain their everyday life.
  • Behold the spectacular beauty of the Connemara region.
  • Take a cruise on Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only natural fjord.
For more information call
 Dana Moseley
Arkansas Tech University
(479) 964-0532 or (888) 275-8321
dmoseley@atu.edu
Included Meals Key
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

AVAILABLE OPTIONS:
No options exist for this tour.
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TRAVEL TIPS:
Ireland's Coastal Treasures
Listed below is important information to assist you in preparing for your upcoming trip. This information provided will help you have a more enjoyable experience while you are on your tour.
Accommodations
On some programs, there are a limited number of single and triple rooms. Double rooms usually consist of 2 beds. Triple rooms are normally a standard double room with 2 beds. A cot or rollaway bed may be added to the double room at some hotels, based on room size and fire codes. When triples are not available, appropriate charges for single and twin accommodations will be assessed. We make every effort to accommodate your specific requests and forward them to the hotels. These requests cannot be guaranteed as hotels may not always be able to honor them. Check-in times are set by individual hotel properties and vary by hotel. Depending on your arrival time, there may be a delay in gaining access to your room as most hotels offer afternoon check-in. We ask guests to observe check-out times at all properties as designated by the hotel. Some hotels require a credit card imprint or your passport information upon check-in in order to activate telephones in the rooms and for potential incidental charges. Most hotels charge an access fee for using phones in hotel rooms. Please check with the front desk personnel at each hotel for specific policies. Hotel membership programs are not applicable. In certain countries, hotel rooms tend to be smaller than standard U.S. accommodations. Please be assured that we use high quality properties throughout each country.
ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act does not apply outside of the United States. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of tour participants. Persons requiring individual assistance must be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing the necessary assistance. Neither our personnel nor its suppliers may physically lift or assist clients onto transportation vehicles. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to a tour member who has special mobility, dietary or other like needs.
Included Features
The following are included in your tour package: transportation via motorcoach, accommodations, hotel luggage handling, meals, sightseeing, admission charges (as outlined in your itinerary), and applicable gratuities for bellmen, doormen and dining room wait staff. Customary gratuities for hotel housekeeping staff, local sightseeing guides, drivers and tour managers have not been included.
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Seat Belts
The European Union (EU) has adopted a directive (2003/20EU) regarding the compulsory wearing of seatbelts while traveling on your vehicle when equipped. Failure to comply could result in a PERSONAL fine of up to Euro 750. Collette Vacations will NOT issue refunds to passengers who may be fined for non-compliance. Our tour managers will remind you again while on tour, but we feel that advising you in advance is beneficial.
Transportation
Flight Information, Departure Taxes & Fees Land Only Vacations: If you chose to purchase a land only vacation, pay particular attention to flight segments that occur during the tour which are not included in your land only rate. You must purchase these internal flight segments and the schedule must match the flights that we utilize on the group tour. Please provide us with your flight schedules for the entire tour six weeks prior to departure so we may secure services if you purchased transfers from us, as well as maintain emergency contact. Air Inclusive Vacations Air inclusive vacations cover air transport to and from your origin gateway as well as all internal air segments on tour. In order to comply with Homeland Security’s “Secure Flight” mandate, all passengers must provide full name, date of birth and gender at time of reservation. Your airline ticket must match the name on your valid, non-expired, government issued photo ID to be shown at the airport (including middle name, first or middle initial). If you are a member of a participating frequent flyer program, provide the number upon booking and retain the passenger copy of your ticket and boarding pass to ensure that you receive proper credit of your mileage. Some air tickets are not eligible for mileage accrual. Whenever possible, we will add charges for air departure taxes to your invoice. Some international arrival and departure fees are not included in your air ticket and must be paid by you on tour in local currency.
Transfers We are pleased to provide you with complimentary airport to hotel, and hotel to airport transfers at the beginning and end of an escorted tour when you purchase an air-inclusive vacation. Land-only clients who have purchased round trip transfers will be accommodated at the same times as air inclusive clients. Arrival meeting locations and transfer departure times are provided on your document booklets. On some programs there may be a waiting period at the airport due to varying flight schedules of other arriving passengers. If you have secured your own transfer, you may meet your tour manager at the hotel. Motorcoach Information: We do not own or operate vehicles. We charter quality coaches that are temperature controlled vehicles. Coach size may vary based upon the number of tour patrons. In certain countries, lavatory equipped motorcoaches are not available or the lavatory is for emergency use only. Frequent stops will be made en route for comfort and convenience. Seat Rotation: Seats are rotated for the benefit of our tour guests. This fosters communication and enables our guests to enjoy a variety of vantage points on the motorcoach. Guests will rotate seats at least once a day, as directed by the tour manager. In fairness to all, there will be no exceptions to this policy.