b"Connemara TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ENGLAND, WALES AND IRELANDGalway 2 1+2Dublin FROM/TO HOLYHEAD See the dramatic scenery of the IRELAND Cliffs of Moher, followed by a traditional Irish lunch.Killarney 2 Enjoy a trip on Killarney's Jaunting Cork1 Midleton Cars and an evening at the Celtic Blarney Steps Show.Nights in hotel Standard Class Rail Coach Boat Visit Blarney Castle, home of the legendary Blarney stone, and YOUR ITINERARY Jameson distillery for a tasting.Explore lively Dublin and enjoy Days 1-2 - Holyhead and Dublin dinner at the famous Merry Ploughboys pub.We meet in Holyhead for the ferry to Dublin, spending the night at a hotel just outside the city. On Day 2 we transfer into Dublin for theWHAT'S INCLUDED train to Cork, where there's time to explore. This afternoon, we visit the Jameson Distillery for a tour and whiskey tasting.UK Tour Manager throughout Days 3-4 - Blarney Castle, Killarney and the Ring of Kerry Standard Class rail travelWe begin the day at Cobh, the last port of call of the Titanic in 1912,Complimentary luggage service before making our way to Blarney Castle where we see the well-knownfrom DublinBlarney Stone. Legend has it, if you hang upside down and kiss the stone, you'll become extremely eloquent. There's time to explore the8 nights' hotel accommodationcastle and gardens. Look out for the poison garden, filled with nefarious17 meals including 8 breakfasts, 2 plants including wolfsbane, ricin, and opium. We continue to our hotellunches and 7 dinnersin Killarney ahead of tonight's Celtic Steps show. Day 4 includes a scenic drive around the dramatic Ring of Kerry. From the tumultuous sea to theAll tour excursionswindswept cliffs and mountains, this is one of the most scenic areas in Ireland. Next, we visit Kerry Bog Village Museum, exploring the recreatedYOUR HOTELS thatched cottages for an insight into the culture, living conditions, and customs of 19th-century rural Ireland. Later, we take a ride on theDays 1-2Jaunting Cars of Killarney, a traditional mode of transport here. Finally,Bonnington Hotel, Dublin 3we call at a local pub for the chance to pull our own pint of Guinness - Ireland's iconic stout.Days 2-3Middleton Park Hotel, Cork3Days 5-6 - The Cliffs of Moher and Connemara Days 3-5 We make our way to Galway via the dramatic Cliffs of Moher - Ireland'sEviston House, Killarney3most iconic natural attraction and a UNESCO Global Geopark. Here, towering cliffs rise up out of the sea as the wild ocean, home to dolphinsDays 5-7and sharks, crashes against the jagged rocks below. We sit down to aOranmore Lodge Hotel, Galway4delicious Irish seafood lunch before continuing to Galway for the night.Days 7-9We start Day 6 with a visit to the Celtic Crystal Factory in ConnemaraAcademy Plaza Hotel, Dublin4to learn about glass cutting. We continue to Glen Keen Farm where we watch a sheep dog trial, followed by lunch accompanied by traditional entertainment. This afternoon, we visit Kylemore Abbey and the Quiet Man Cottage, an exact replica of the cottage used in the 1952 film 'Quiet Man', starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.Days 7-9 - Dublin and homeWe return to vibrant Dublin by rail and check into our hotel. This is aMax 25 peoplegorgeous city steeped in history and tradition, with every turn revealing historic architecture, welcoming locals, and lively music. Our guided tour2021 TOUR DATESon Day 8 includes a visit to the Book of Kells, an ancient codex written in around 800 AD. We then make our way to Trinity College before a guided tour of Kilmainham Gaol, a former prison notorious in the 19thMay41,595 Jun221,695century. Later, we enjoy dinner at 'The Merry Ploughboys', one of the111,645 Sep71,695best traditional pubs in Dublin. On Day 9, we return to Holyhead by ferry,Jun81,695 141,695where our holiday comes to an end.Tour Code: IRS | per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 250 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 395.Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 157Visit your local Travel Agent"