Cost for Land Only: $2,599 per person, double occupancy, $2,450 per person triple, $2,775 single.  Fully refundable through March 30, 2024.  Final payment due April 30, 2024.

Group Air Option: Nonstop from Cleveland to Dublin - $1,428

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Payment and Cancellation Policy: A $300 per person deposit due to reserve your space.

Final balance is due April 30, 2024. All payments are refundable through March 30, 2024, after which the tour is non-refundable. 

 

June 5 - Depart Cleveland for our non-stop overnight flight.  

 

June 6 - Arrive in Dublin early this morning and board our bus and meet our driver/guide. We will enjoy a panoramic Dublin tour to see Christchurch Cathedral, the General Post Office, scene of the Easter Uprising, St. Stephen’s Green, and much more, ending up at Ireland’s top attraction, the Guinness Storehouse, for on-your-own lunch and tour topped by an included pint at the Gravity Bar with sweeping views of Dublin and the Dublin Mountains. We will check into our city-central hotel, the Leonardo Christchurch Hotel, across from the famous cathedral.  We’ll have a short walking tour of the neighborhood this afternoon, including Temple Bar, Dublin’s entertainment district.  You will have some free time to explore Dublin before our welcome dinner. (D)

 

June 7 - After our breakfast buffet, we head west to Athlone in the center of Ireland to board a replica Viking ship and cruise down the River Shannon to the 6th century monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise. Explore the ruins of the stunning churches, round towers, high crosses and the cathedral before we return to our coach and head to Westport to check into our hotel in the heart of town for the next 3 nights. We’ll enjoy a group dinner and then attend the opening concert at the Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival going on this weekend. (B,D) 

 

June 8 - Today we will have a morning excursion to an Irish farm to see a sheepdog demonstration, enjoy some farm fare, turf-cutting and more. Next we will tour Westport House, ancestral home site of Grace O’Malley, the famous Pirate Queen, who built one of her castles here in the 1500s. Her dungeon still remains in this magnificent Palladian mansion which was built in 1730 by her descendants. We will see Croagh Patrick, the mountain that St. Patrick climbed and fasted on for 40 days and banished the snakes from Ireland. Across the street is the National Famine Memorial.  Then we'll take a cruise in beautiful Clew Bay with its more than 300 islands and home to a seal colony with over 400 harbor seals. When we get back you can explore the town and check out music at one of the local pubs after our group dinner. (B, D)

 

June 9 - Today is a fun day of leisure or fun activities right in Westport. You can choose to relax and explore, or attend one or more special events, including the music festival Gospel Hour at 11:30 a.m., a concert at 12:30 p.m. by rising American bluegrass star Martha Spencer, followed by an Irish & American Quilt Show and Tell at 2:30 p.m. and a Square Dance at 4:30 p.m. Do what you like and we'll see you at dinner, followed by more wonderful music this evening, or just relax and enjoy the town. (B, D) 

 

June 10 - After breakfast we will pack our bags and head south along the Killary Fjord where you will enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland.  As we continue along the Wild Atlantic Way, we will stop at Kylemore Abbey, a monastery set on a mountainside in a 1,000 acre estate in Connemara, the abbey has been the home of a Benedictine order of Nuns for 100 years.  You will have time to explore the abbey and visit the gift shop to browse the beautiful products handmade by the nuns.  We will continue on to lovely Galway, one of the most vibrant and cultural cities in Ireland.  You will have time to shop at a fabric shop in the city, get lunch in one of the many cafes and explore the cobbled streets and colorful shops. This evening we will settle into our favorite seaside hotel for 2 nights on “The Prom”, a gorgeous stretch of coastline overlooking Galway Bay. You can get dinner on your own and enjoy the lively nightlife of Galway or Salthill Village with many pubs offering traditional Irish music. (B)

 

June 11 - This morning we will step back in time and visit Bunratty Castle, a 15th century castle - the most complete and authentic castle in Ireland where you will have time to explore the castle, the folk village and shop across the street at Blarney Woollen Mills.  You may have lunch on your own lunch at Durty Nellie’s Pub or one of the cafes nearby. Those who signed up will also enjoy a quilt workshop at the Giddygoat Sewing Studio.  On our way back to our hotel in Galway, we will visit the Cliffs of Moher for an evening view of one of Ireland’s most popular natural attractions. Towering at over 700 ft above the ocean and having been featured in films such as Harry Potter, Leap Year and the Princess Bride, you will have time to stroll along the top and learn about the area at the Visitor’s Centre.  We will drive through the mysterious moonscape of The Burren.   Tonight you may enjoy a walk along the Galway Bay beach or head back to Galway City for more nightlife. (B)

 

June 12 - Today will be a relaxing day as we do a panoramic tour of the Irish countryside on our way to our ancient castle hotel originally built in 1209.  We will arrive at Kinnitty Castle in the afternoon to have time to explore the lovely castle grounds and walking trails in the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Tonight we will enjoy a group dinner fit for a king or queen.  Then enjoy the evening on the castle grounds and lounges and perhaps in the castle bar. Since sunset isn't until 10 pm this time of year, you will have plenty of hours to enjoy the flora and fauna of this rich area. (B,D)

 

June 13 - After breakfast, we’ll make our way across the heart of Ireland and will stop in Cashel for lunch on your own and time to see the Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland’s most incredible structures - the home of the great Irish High King Brian Boru - and the place of his coronation. We will continue to Kilkenny and tour Kilkenny Castle with its stunning architecture and art gallery. The Kilkenny shops across the street are a favorite place to shop for locally made products. We’ll go to the center of Kildare to visit St. Brigid’s Cathedral, the site where the saint herself founded a nunnery in the 5th century. Our final night will be in Killashee Hotel, an enchanting Victorian House where we will have our farewell dinner and enjoy the lovely hotel and grounds. (B,D)

 

June 14 - On our way to the airport for our afternoon flight, we will visit Newbridge Silverware, a favorite place to shop and visit the Icons of Style Museum featuring some of the most famous outfits in history worn by the likes of Princess Diana, the Beatles and Elvis. Guests may have tea and scones or an early lunch on your own in their gourmet cafe, or choose to eat at the airport after check-in. Our bus will arrive at Dublin Airport 3 hours ahead of your 3:30 flight to ensure plenty of time to check bags, go through U.S. Customs and get to our gate. Group air will have a nonstop flight with dinner, and will arrive in Cleveland at 6:50 pm.

 

Note:  Itinerary subject to change at the discretion of ETS. based on weather, traffic or other factors.