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Ireland
$1900
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Explore Ireland, a small island with big reputation, built on myths and legends…
A Journey through the tale-filled lands of the Celtics, the Vikings, the Normans, the Catholic heritage and the Protestants…
Delve into inspiring landscapes, windswept beauty and great legends…
9 days / 8 nights
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Not IncludedNuits en hôtel 4*Le billet d’avionDeparture TaxesAssuranceLes taxes d’aéroportPersonal GuideBreakfast
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Day 1 - Beirut - Dublin
- Arrival to Dublin, hotel transfer
- Lunch at your leisure
- Take a panoramic city view and visit its main landmarks:
- Start with Trinity College, the oldest university in Ireland.
- Later, you will visit Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin’s very own medieval Cathedral.
- Its original crypt has a length of 63 m, remnants of the first Viking church dating in 1083.
- Resume with the second medieval cathedral of Dublin is St Patrick Cathedral, National Cathedral of the Anglican church of Ireland.
- Spend the rest of your afternoon at your leisure
- Overnight in Dublin
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Day 2 - Dublin – Kilbeggan distillery – Viking cruise – Clonmacnoise – Galway
- In the morning, you will head to the western part of the island to discover the favorite local specialty: Whiskey
- Kilbeggan is situated in the south of County Westmeath, well known for its lengthy experience in Irish whiskey distillery.
- Home of traditional Irish whiskey, The Kilbeggan Distillery is the oldest licensed distillery in Ireland, replaced today by Cooley distillery.
- You will visit the Kilbeggan Distillery and taste the finest whiskey.
- Later, you will meet in Athlone for a Viking ship cruise and visit Clonmacnoise. Clonmacnoise is an ancient monastic site near Shannon Bridge and a top visitor attraction in Ireland.
- Departure towards Galway
- Overnight in Galway
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Day 3 - Galway – Connemara – Galway
- In the morning, you will discover the true Celtic wilderness of Connemara, Ireland’s most rugged and beautiful regions of Dublin.
- Take the detour via Spiddle and enjoy the stunning landscape.
- Continue towards Galway city and explore the highlights of this traditional, colorful and beautiful tribal city.
- Visit the Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas and the Spanish Arch.
- Overnight in Galway
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Day 4 - Galway – Burren – Kerry
- Depart towards Burren and discover the famous cliffs of Moher, 215m high overlooking the ocean.
- Take the coastal road and drive along the narrow roads to reach County Kerry via Shanon Carferry.
- Overnight in Kerry
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Day 5 - Kerry – Dunloe – Kerry
- Follow the narrow cobblestone water channel along the three Killarney lakes to the meeting of the waters leading to the upper lake, set in the most spectacular location in the heart of the rugged mountain scenery at 242m altitude. The path leads down to Gearhameen River.
- Take an enjoyable boat cruise to cross the three Killarney lakes
- You will reach Ross Castle, located in Muckross House Killarney
- overnight in Kerry
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Day 6 - Kerry – Dingle
- Stroll along Inch beach shore.
- Continue towards Dingle Peninsula, the active fishing port and one of the highlights of the Wild Atlantic Way at the foot of Slieve Mish Mountains and surrounded by the ocean.
- Head towards Mount Eagle located not far from Slea head, cliffs and peak, the most south-westerly point of the Peninsula.
- Follow the trails along the shore to Slea Head and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Blasket Islands.
- Overnight in Dingle
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Day 7 - Kerry – Kilkenny
- Departure towards Tipperary County, the landlocked rural county
- Visit Cahir castle, from the 15th century, sitting on an island in the river Suir.
- Don’t miss the medieval and Celtic collection of ruins at the Rock of Cashel with sweeping pastoral views, the cathedral and Cormac’s chapel.
- Continue towards Kilkenny
- Overnight in Kilkenny
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Day 8 - Kilkenny – Wicklow – Dublin
- Take the mountain road towards Wicklow County, “the Garden of Ireland”.
- Visit the Glendaough monastery and walk around the lakes.
- Continue towards Dublin
- Overnight in Dublin
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Day 9 - Dublin - Beirut
- Departure to the National Museum, while admiring the most beautiful archaeological pieces unearthed in Ireland, we will discover the importance of megalithic civilization, the influence of gold in the Bronze Age, and the technological and artistic advances in Celtic culture.
- Visit of Dublin Castle of medieval origin. This is one of the strong symbols of Irish history.
- Afternoon transfer to the airport
- (Group based 10 people) / End of May & mid-September
- Price per person: 1900 USD double room in a charming 4 * hotel
- The highlights of the trip:
- Dublin Tower
- Colored streets of Galway
- The Kilbeggan Distillery
- The wild nature of Connemara
- The Burren and Cliffs of Moher
- Medieval city of Kilkenny
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- Air ticket without airport taxes
- Accommodation for 8 nights in 4 * hotels, in a double room
- (2 N Dublin / 2 N Galway / 2 N Kerry / 1 N Dingle / 1 N Kilkenny)
- All the private transfers
- All the entrance fees with a private French-speaking guide
Ireland has a mild, temperate climate and although at times rainy, you can visit at any time of year. Best, perhaps, are the months of March to May and September to November, as the weather isn't as cold as during the winter months.