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Springtime in Paris
Springtime in Paris May 5 – 13, 2024 | 9 Days Join Fox World Travel in the beautiful city of Paris! Springtime is special in
Join Fox World Travel and Gene Mueller as you stroll down the lively streets of Dublin, sip Guinness in a boisterous pub on the Dingle Peninsula, take a horse-drawn jaunting-car ride through the Killarney countryside, and even bake scones on a quaint Irish sheep farm near Galway. By way of the most dramatic coastal and pastoral scenery, this tour of Ireland leads you to the lesser-known gems of the Emerald Isle as well as the cliffs, castles, and famous crystal you have long heard of. As you hum along the winding Ring of Kerry and the rocky Aran Islands, this tour of Ireland “will steal your heart away.”
Orientation drive including O’Connell Street, St Patrick Cathedral and Trinity college
Visit Kildare the Irish National Stud
Guided tour of Strokestown the 1700’s mansion and gardens at Strokestown House and the Famine Museum
Visit Achill Island and the enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery of the Wild Atlantic Way with time in the remote village of Keel
Visit Kylemore and the Benedictine Abbey
Enjoy a ferry crossing in Galway to Inishmore the largest of the Aran Islands
Stop in Inishmore for a light lunch at Joe Watty’s pub along with a tour of the island with a local guide-driver to visit the prehistoric clifftop fort of Dun Aengus
Visit Rathbaun Farm and try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding and enjoy coffee and scones
See the rocky landscape of Clare Coast and The Burren
Visit the Cliffs of Moher
Visit Foynes and take a guided tour of the flying Boat & Maritime Museum followed by Irish Coffee demonstration and tasking
Enjoy a scenic drive on the Dingle Peninsula on the Slea Head promontory
Visit the Ring of Kerry on a panoramic drive around part of Ireland’s southwestern peninsula
In Killarney take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride through the national park
Cross the Kerry Mountains into county Cork
Visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone in Blarney
Take a guided tour of the house of Waterford Crystal in Waterford
Stop at the early Christian monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century in Glendalough
A Tour Manager from Fox World Travel will guide the group, offering peace of mind as you travel!
We’ll also have a professional driver and guide for transfers and included excursions!
9 Night Hotel Accommodations
*Includes hotel service charges, taxes and luggage handling.
Dining
Transportation
Depart for your overnight flight to Dublin.
Transfer from the airport to your hotel for a one-night stay. At 3 pm met your Tour Director and travel companions for an afternoon orientation drive including O’Connell Street, St Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College. “In Dublin’s fair city where girls are so pretty,” you’ll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and legendary library of Trinity College.
Hotel: The Gibson (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Visit the Irish National Stud in Kildare. Then, take a guided tour of the 1740’s mansion and gardens at Strokestown House and the Famine Museum. Relive history at Strokestown Park House, a stunning Georgian Palladian Mansion, with its original furnishings, and stroll the walled gardens in this historic site. Get a glimpse into the lives of generations of people who lived and worked here over the centuries, each adding their own chapter to the story and leaving their mark. Witness the history of the Great Irish Famine with a visit to the National Famine Museum to learn about the most devastating and tragic event in Irish history.
Hotel: The Ellison Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery of the Wild Atlantic Way with time in the remote village of Keel. Visit the Benedictine Abbey. Nestled between the woodlands and lakeshore near Galway City, Kylemore Abbey is home to the Benedictine Sisters who have been in residence since 1920 in a life of prayer, work, and community. The history of this stunning abbey reaches back to the 1800s as the estate of Irish patriot Mitchell Henry. Visit the Abbey where handmade chocolates, wild Irish honey and traditional fuchsia pottery are sold. Stroll the lovely grounds of Ireland’s largest walled garden in the heart of the Connemara countryside.
Hotel: Galmont Hotel and Spa (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Take a ferry crossing to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. Stop in for a light lunch at Joe Watty’s pub known for good food and Gaelic music. Hear from a local who shares stories about life on Inishmore, travel on a minibus tour of the island with a local guide-driver includes a visit to the prehistoric clifftop fort of Dun Aengus. Unwind beside the fire or enjoy a Guinness in the beer garden to watch the world go by and learn a cúpla focal (few words of Irish) from some of the locals.
Hotel: Galmont Hotel and Spa (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visit Rathbaun Farm just outside of Galway and try your hand at scone baking, served with fresh preserves and whipped cream. Learn about sheep herding and enjoy coffee and scones. See the rocky landscapes of The Burren and stop to take photos of the prehistoric megalith at Poulnabrone Dolmen. Visit the Cliffs of Moher at 668-feet-high above the Atlantic Ocean. Then on to Limerick to enjoy free time this evening.
Hotel: Limerick Strand Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Experience the era of transatlantic passenger flights, and the maritime legends of the River Shannon with a visit to the fantastic Flying Boat & Maritime Museum in Foynes, home to the world’s only full-size replica of a B314 flying boat, commemorating this Irish town’s role in early passenger flights across the Atlantic and the legendary flying boats that carried celebrities, royals, and refugees alike. Learn about the daring history and folklore of Ireland’s longest river. Followed by an Irish coffee demonstration and tasting. Then on to Dingle Peninsula to enjoy a scenic drive on Slea Head promontory.
Hotel: Killarney Towers Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
County Kerry is home to the exquisite natural beauty of a rugged and mountainous expanse in Killarney National Park. A horse-drawn jaunting car ride is a great way to experience this natural wonderland, including the 1,000-foot McGillycuddy’s Reeks, the highest mountain range in Ireland. Nestled at the foot of these mountains, the Lakes of Killarney’s shores and woodlands share this magical place with waterfalls and dramatic skies above Ross Castle.
Hotel: Killarney Towers Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Cross the Kerry Mountains into County Cork to Killarney. On to Blarney to visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone. Then, take a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal. Hear the history of how telling tales is forever linked to the 15th-century castle and the village below in Blarney. One of the last estate villages that remain standing in Ireland, the village was built by an 18th century landlord to house the castle workers there.
Hotel: Granville Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit Wicklow Mountains National Park, wander around the medieval monastic settlement of Glendalough and see its 6th century houses, churches, stone cross and the impressive Round Tower in the beautiful “valley of the two lakes”. Stop at the early Christian monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century in Glendalough. Travel back to Dublin and enjoy free time this afternoon.
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Your journey comes to an end with breakfast this morning and a return to the Dublin airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Early Booking Discount: Book and deposit by December 29, 2023 and receive $250.00 off per person
Discounts are subject to change at any time.
Airfare
Flights are currently pending. The air-inclusive package includes air that has not yet been assigned, the identity of the carrier, which may include the carrier’s code-share partner, will be assigned and disclosed at a later date. A minimum of 10 passengers is needed for the group air. Checked baggage fees may apply. Pricing and flight options from other cities available upon request.
Single Supplement: $605.00
Initial Deposit: $400 per person at time of booking + Fox Professional Travel Fee
Requirements: A valid US passport is necessary with a minimum validity of 6 months from date of return
Included:
Above pricing is per person based on double occupancy and subject to availability. Pricing includes current air taxes and fees of $263.26 (subject to change) and a nonrefundable Fox World Travel Professional Fee of $50 per reservation. The Fox World Travel fee will be charged at the time of deposit and will show as an additional payment.
Not Included:
Airline flights on land-only packages, air-imposed baggage fees, gratuities for airport porters, tour guides, motorcoach drivers, meals (other than those included in the package); optional excursions that may be offered, and any items of a personal nature. Travel insurance protection is not included but highly recommended. Ask your travel consultant about pricing and options.
Terms: Minimum of 30 travelers required for the Fox World Travel tour manager and hosts to accompany the group. Hotels and Daily Itinerary are subject to change. Included air costs are subject to change.
Optional Insurance: In these volatile times and for peace of mind, we recommend purchasing travel protection insurance. Your travel advisor can discuss options with you, including medical expense coverage, pre-existing medical condition exclusion waivers, trip cancellation, trip delay, lost, delayed or damaged baggage and more. To cover pre-existing conditions, most policies must be purchased within 14 days of making your initial deposit. Travel protection insurance prices are based on your age and the trip cost.
Cancellation Penalties:
Fox World Cancellation Fee of $100.00 per reservation will apply in addition to any Fox Group Vacation or vendor cancellation penalties. Air tickets are non-refundable once ticketed.
You will receive customized, informative travel documents containing trip details and helpful packing and planning information.
Note: Daily Itinerary is subject to change. Order of sightseeing may change throughout the itinerary. Substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to uncontrollable factors.
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