Day 1 - Saturday - May 11, 2024
| Limerick, Ireland, Ireland |
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Arrive in Shannon and transfer to Limerick. After checking into your hotel, you have free time to relax, use the hotel's amenities, or explore the city. You may wish to visit St. Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle, or the Hunt Museum. Tonight, you'll enjoy an Irish Medieval Banquet. (D)
Day 2 - Sunday - May 12, 2024
| Limerick, Ireland, Ireland |
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Depart by motorcoach for the Cliffs of Moher. Take in panoramic views of the Clare coastline passing through the sleepy villages of Kilkee and Kilrush before arriving in Killimer for the ferry crossing to Tarbert. Arrive in Killarney and enjoy a fun-filled horse-drawn Jaunting Car Ride to ancient Ross Castle on the shores of Lough Leane. Dinner is included this evening at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 3 - Monday - May 13, 2024
Follow the road known as the "Ring of Kerry" for a spectacular 100-mile panoramic drive around the island's southwestern tip and take photos of the vistas of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Here mountains, valleys, lakes, and sea blend into a landscape that is often breath-taking beyond words. Lunch will be on your own in a local town. Continue on to Muckross House, situated close to the shores of Muckross Lake amidst the beautiful scenery of Killarney National Park. The house is a focal point within the park and is the ideal base from which to explore its terrain. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment at a local pub. (B,D)
Day 4 - Tuesday - May 14, 2024
At picturesque Glengarriff board a private boat for the short crossing to Garinish Island, whose warm waters attract colonies of seals. Follow the winding paths between the strong-scented flowering trees and shrubs of this lush tropical island garden. Next, make your way to The Queenstown Story in Cobh, which explains the strong linkage between Ireland and America. From 1848 to 1950, more than 6 million adults and children emigrated from Ireland to America. More than 2.5 million departed from Cobh, making it the single most important port of emigration. Overnight in Cork, Ireland's second-largest city. (B,D)
Day 5 - Wednesday - May 15, 2024
| Southampton, United Kingdom |
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After breakfast, transfer to Cork Airport for your flight to London (Heathrow). Upon arrival, transfer to Southampton to embark your ship. (B)
| Southampton, United Kingdom |
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Depart: 4:00 pm |
Day 6 - Thursday - May 16, 2024
Day 7 - Friday - May 17, 2024
| Cork (Cobh), Ireland |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
Depart: 6:00 pm |
Day 8 - Saturday - May 18, 2024
| Dun Laoghaire, Ireland |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
Depart: 7:00 pm |
Day 9 - Sunday - May 19, 2024
| Belfast, United Kingdom |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
Depart: 8:00 pm |
Day 10 - Monday - May 20, 2024
| Holyhead, United Kingdom |
Arrive: 8:00 am |
Depart: 6:00 pm |
Day 11 - Tuesday - May 21, 2024
| Greenock, United Kingdom |
Arrive: 8:00 am |
Depart: 6:30 pm |
Day 12 - Wednesday - May 22, 2024
Day 13 - Thursday - May 23, 2024
| Kirkwall, Scotland |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
Depart: 6:00 pm |
Day 14 - Friday - May 24, 2024
| South Queensferry, United Kingdom |
Arrive: 8:00 am |
Depart: 7:00 pm |
Day 15 - Saturday - May 25, 2024
Day 16 - Sunday - May 26, 2024
| Paris (LeHavre), France |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
Depart: 8:00 pm |
Day 17 - Monday - May 27, 2024
| Southampton, United Kingdom |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
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