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Thanks for the fans of Celtic band Highland Reign for joining our recent Ireland
Tour
"A million thanks to Prime Tours!!! My daughter and I had the time of
a lifetime. (Her first time to Europe, her 16th birthday present). I was
on the Scotland tour and also had a blast. I will not ever use another
tour company. You manage to find the best tour guides in all of Europe!
These are more than just ordinary tours. These are lifetime memories and
lifetime friends! Thanks again. Can't wait 'til next time. By the way, I
wouldn't change a thing!" -- K.S.
Seniors and Kids get a $100 Discount!
A Hands-On Irish Spring Break
with
a royal castle stay & a Dublin Sister City Ceremony
March 19-26, 2011
Experience the real "Irish Attitude" on this Hands-On
Ireland Tour!
Land Only Cost: $1550
per person double, $1499 triple, $1850 single;
Airfare is not included. We can book the
best available airfare for you from Columbus or any other city, or you can
book your own flights into Dublin if you wish. Scroll down for our
complete itinerary.
This is a multi-generational tour! Seniors
and Kids get a $100 discount off these prices.
A $300 per person deposit (fully refundable
until Feb. 1) guarantees your space.
Final payment is due by Feb. 1, 2011.
This tour includes: (and
scroll down to see the complete itinerary)
z 6 nights in
Ireland in FOUR-STAR hotels and a castle: Dublin (2 nights at Davenport
Hotel in the heart of Dublin), Killarney (2 nights at the Killarney Tower
Hotel on Kenmare Square in the heart of town), Kilkenny (1 night at the
central Pembroke Hotel, whose property backs the Kilkenny Design Center
and Kilkenny Castle), Tralee (1 royal night at Ballyseede Castle).
z 6 full Irish breakfasts, 3 full
dinners
z Luxury bus with one of Ireland’s
top driver-guides
z City touring of Dublin and other
cities we visit
z Hands-On Cultural Experiences,
including a Limerick contest, speak some Irish, go on a walk in Ireland’s
biggest national park to a magical waterfall and search for fairy forts
(We’ll show all ages what to look for.) and more
z Kildare stops at St.
Brigid’s Cathedral and its ancient Round Tower, one of only two in
Ireland you can climb up!
z A Sister City Ceremony in Dublin,
Ireland
z Walk on The Hill of Tara, home of
ancient Irish Kings, see the Boyne Valley, site of the great battle, then
a look at Trim Castle, home of many major concerts and celebrity weddings
z Visits to ancient Blarney Castle
to kiss the Blarney Stone, plus Blarney Woolen Mills, one of Ireland’s
finest shopping venues
z The Ring of Kerry and the
Dingle Peninsula, two of the world’s most scenic drives, with special
stops along the way
z The famous Rock of Cashel photo
stop, plus a visit to Ross Castle on the Killarney Lakes
z The Guinness Storehouse, Ireland’s
top attraction, topped off by a pint in the amazing Gravity Bar high above
Dublin
z Free time to explore and make your
own discoveries and find traditional music and craic (fun!)
z Optional Irish Night with full
dinner, music and Irish dancing at Taylors’ Three Rock in Dublin
Driver-guide gratuity is not included. All guests must have a valid
passport.
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on the Travelex sign to get a quote on travel insurance.
Irish Spring Break Tour Itinerary
Saturday, March 19 - Guests will depart
from the U.S. on overnight flights to Dublin, arriving early March 20. Overnight flights
include dinner and light breakfast. Call if you want
assistance with flights.
Sunday, March 20 - Arrive in Dublin, where our
driver/guide will meet us outside Customs/Baggage Claim. We depart Dublin
and drive to the mystical and beautiful Hill of Tara, home of the ancient
Irish High Kings. It is said you can see most of Ireland from here on a
clear day. We pass by Trim Castle, site of many famous concerts, including
the Rolling Stones, and the famous Boyne Valley, site of the great battle.
Then it’s on to Kildare to see St. Brigid’s Cathedral and its ancient
Round Tower, one of only two in Ireland that can be entered and climbed
(for an added fee). We’ll make a stop at the lovely K Club, a gorgeous
hotel and golf club that hosted the Ryder Cup matches. Then it’s on to
the historic city of Kilkenny, home of Kilkenny Castle. Our hotel, with
included Irish Welcome Dinner, is the Pembroke Hotel, which is adjacent to
the renowned arts and crafts Kilkenny Design Center, built in the former
royal stables next to the Castle. http://www.kilkennypembrokehotel.com (D)
Monday, March 21 – Depart Kilkenny for a scenic drive to a photo stop
at the Rock of Cashel, and on to Blarney to see the Castle and kiss the
Blarney Stone if you dare. It’s on to Tralee, home of the Rose of Tralee
Festival, and our royal hotel for the night, Ballyseede Castle. Our royal
dinner is in the castle this evening. (BallyseedeCastle.com) (B,D)
Tuesday, March 22 – Depart for the Dingle Peninsula, a dramatic
scenic drive. We’ll have lunch in the charming seaside town of Dingle,
and maybe catch a glimpse of the famous dolphin, Funghi, that calls Dingle
home. Killarney is our home for two nights in the heart of town and
adjacent to the national park and the Lakes of Killarney. Our hotel is the
Killarney Tower Hotel (www.odonoghue-ring-hotels.com/killarney-avenue) (B,
D)
Wednesday, March 23 – Tour the Ring of Kerry, considered one of the
most scenic drives in the world, with several lovely s tops
along the way. You’ll have time to explore lovely Killarney and it’s
lively music pubs and shops. There are beautiful walking trails in the
national park, too. Our group dinner is at the hotel. (B,D)
Thursday, March 24 – We head east today, through the village of Adare,
one of the loveliest in Ireland, then through Limerick, childhood home of
Frank McCourt, who wrote Angela’s Ashes, plus the imposing King
John’s Castle. After traveling through the lovely heart of Ireland, we
arrive in Dublin and take a panoramic tour of the city and visit the
Guinness Storehouse, Ireland’s most visited attraction, topped by a pint
in the Gravity Bar atop Dublin. Our hotel for two nights is the Davenport
Hotel in the heart of the city. Our neighbors are Oscar Wilde’s former
home, Merrion Square, the National Museums, National Library and nearby
Grafton Street and Trinity College, as well as many pubs, restaurants,
shops and sites nearby. (www.ocallaghanhotels.com/dublinmain/Davenport)
(B)
Friday, March 25 – You are free to explore Dublin today. the hotel is
an easy walk from many of the city’s top sites, including Trinity
College and the Book of Kells, Grafton Street’s shopping, the Old Post
Office and more. We’ll also have our Dublin Sister City Ceremony today.
(B)
Saturday, March 26 – Spend your final morning enjoying Dublin before
we provide transfers to the airport for departing flights, which would get
us home this afternoon or evening. (B)
Call Prime Tours at 614-766-5553 or 877-289-5554. 
Mail checks to:
Prime Tours
5751 Chatterfield Dr.
Dublin, OH 43017
Prime Tours is a Tourism Ireland Shamrock Club Preferred
Member and we’re Certified Ireland Specialists.
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Thanks
to the the awesome Celtic band Fintan and fans for a wonderful trip to Ireland. 