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Introduction to Ireland

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Dublin and the scenic best of the Irish Republic await you on this beautiful journey, a top vacation seller. Your trip begins in Dublin, the capital of Ireland. In Dublin, enjoy a visit to Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College as part of an orientation drive around this vibrant city. A scenic ride through horse-racing country leads you to the National Stud and then to Limerick. Next, savor the breathtaking views of the Cliffs of Moher and the Clare Coast, and enjoy Irish hospitality at Rathbaun Farm. After taking a ferry across the Shannon, a panoramic drive takes you around the stunning Ring of Kerry. The world-famous Waterford Crystal Factory, Ireland’s oldest handweaving mill at Avoca, Glendalough, and the scenic Wicklow Mountains conclude your Irish vacation. This trip is ideal for first-time visitors to Ireland with only a little time to spare. An unforgettable Ireland vacation!
 

Available Dates & Base Rate

Departure Date

Land Only
Apr  7,10,14, 17, 21 $1079
Apr 24 $1259
May 5,12, 15, 19,22,29 $1259
Jun 5,9,12, 16, 19, 23 $1269
Jun 26, 30 $1259
Jul 3,10,14 $1259
Jul 17,21,24,31 $1249
Aug 11 $1249
Aug 14,18,25 $1259
Aug 28 $1269
Sep 4,8,11, 15,18 $1269
Sep 22, 25, 29 $1259
Oct 2,6,9,16, 23,30 $1259
Nov 13 $1039
Dec 11 $1039
                    2011
Jan 1 $999
Feb 5 $999

Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Single room supplement from $259. Triple room reduction $28 per person. Air inclusive rates include lowest airfare at the time of print. 100 additional airports also available. Airline taxes additional. Extra nights per person in Dublin: Feb.-Apr.: in single room $200, in twin room $125, in triple room $117; May-Apr.’10: in single room $240, in twin room $147, in triple room $138

IMPORTANT AIR AND LAND PACKAGE INFORMATION: August special packages are per person rates based on double occupancy. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Air Seats are limited and prices may be restricted to specific flights, class of service, travel dates, or length of stay. Holiday periods, flights and dates outside of specified travel period are available at additional costs. Accommodations include applicable taxes. Full payment is due at time of reservation. Optional Trip Cancellation Waiver will be offered during the booking process and if purchased, you will be allowed to cancel for any reason up to 3 business days prior to departure and receive a full credit for travel 364 days from your original booking date, less the amount paid for insurance and fees. If you have not purchased our Trip Cancellation Waiver, all bookings are non-refundable. Offers apply to North American-originating passengers only. All air and land prices exclude passenger facility charges of up to $165 in government taxes. All air inclusive prices include fuel surcharges. Taxes and Fees are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed at time of booking. Flight restrictions/terms & conditions apply. Frequent flyer mileage/points may not apply. Tickets are non-refundable. Stopovers are not permitted. Offers cannot be combined with any other discounts/promotions. Child/infant discounts not available. Prices are based on the lowest available airfare at the time of booking and may be subject to availability and change. Substantial restrictions apply for cancellation/changes. Visit website and click on the legal tab on bottom of home page/or call our call center for updated pricing and full details on change/cancellation policy and detailed land offering. Additional terms and conditions will apply.

If you chose not to purchase Sceptre airfare, transfers to qualifying flights can be added at a rate of $25 per person, per direction. Customers not using our transfers will be solely responsible for arriving at hotel by time of tour departure.

Package Includes

Accommodations
6 nights Hotel stays throughout Ireland:
  • 2 nights Clarion or Maldron Hotel Cardiff Lane , Dublin
  • 2 nights Temple Gate, Ennis
  • 1 night Holiday Inn, Killarney
  • 1 night Tower, Waterford
Transportation
  • Transfers from the airport to your hotel and back to airport at the end of tour
  • Private luxury motorcoach with services of a professional driver/guide
Other Inclusions
  • Full Irish breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners with choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Dublin
  • Complete sightseeing program as detailed in the itinerary including: Dublin: Orientation drive, visit Trinity College, Kildare: Guided tour of the Irish National Stud, Rock of Cashel: Take photographs of this famous landmark, Limerick: Orientation drive, Cliffs of Moher: Savor the spectacular views, Galway: Orientation, Connemara: Visit a marble factory, Rathbaun Farm: Visit and afternoon tea, Killimer–Tarbert: Cross the Shannon estuary by ferry, Ring of Kerry: Scenic peninsula drive, Killarney: Visit the popular resort town, Blarney: Visit the famous woolen mills, Waterford: Walking tour of the city with a local guide, Avoca: Guided tour of the handweaving mill, Glendalough: Guided tour of St. Kevin’s center of Irish Christianity
 

Additional Information

Airport transfers are included if you purchase air from Sceptre.
Transfer times: Dublin Arrival: 9am, 11am, 1:30pm; Departure 6am – 1pm