Ireland: Castles to Pubs

July 4 - 18, 2008

Come enjoy Ireland's spectacular seascapes, historic sites, delicious home-cooked meals, cozy fireplace sing-alongs in castles and singing pubs, and warm and friendly Irish locals. The majestic Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, and views that will take your breath away.

$5,799 per person double occupancy

Tour price includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from Boston or New York (airfare price can be deducted)

• 13 nights in elegant, charming and historic Irish castles, inns, and bed and breakfasts

• 13 full Irish breakfasts, 13 dinners, and 3 lunches

• Full time Irish escort

• Stay at a luxury hotel in the heart of Dublin guaranteed to cure your jet lag

• Travel by Land-Rover, boat, horse (optional!), surf-board (optional!) and on foot

• Conquer your fear of heights on the Carrick-a-Rede Rope bridge (if you dare!)

• Clamber over the cliff-top ruins of Dun Luce Castle

• Black Cab Tour of the fascinating city of Belfast

• Try some outdoor adventures (optional): surfing or windsurfing in the North and Northwest, horseback riding on breathtaking endless beaches, sea-kayaking at the base of Hungry Hill Mountain, hill-walking among some of the most remote and stunning scenery in Ireland, game of Gaelic football on the beach (or watch!)

• Visits to: Dublin, the legendary Giant's Causeway, Dingle Peninsula, Kenmare, Ring of Kerry, Killarney, the nine Glens of Antrim, Belfast, Mourne Mountains, Glendonough, Galway Bay's Atlantic coastline, Donegal, Sligo, Connemara Peninsula, Ballyvaughan, Londonderry/Derry City, Connemara's mountains, Knocknaree Mountain to Queen Maeve's tomb, Cliffs of Moher, Galway City, and much more!

• A relaxing steam and sea-weed bath

• Great pubs and live music

• Stunning castles and legendary places

• Discoveries into the Irish archeological, geological and biological heritage of County Clare's Burren Region

• Drives through hidden valleys with dark, mysterious lakes

• All tour guides, all museum and entrance fees

• All tips and taxes