| Day |
Schedules and Accommodations |
1-2
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Depart home / Killarney, Ireland
Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Shannon. Upon landing in Shannon, Ireland on Day 2, you’ll transfer to Killarney to check into your Superior First-Class hotel for 4 nights INCLUDED. Join fellow Vantage travellers for an informative Welcome Briefing and Dinner this evening.
Hotel Dunloe Castle  (D) |
3
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Killarney
Depart for an included full-day Ring of Kerry Tour, which circles the
magnificent MacGillycuddy Reeks — a mountain range that contains the
highest elevation peak in Ireland — and runs through its many passes
and valleys along the shore of Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay. You’ll see
the picturesque villages of Glenbeigh, Waterville, and Sneem. You’ll
also see Ladies View, one of the most photographed vistas in Ireland;
the crystal Lakes of Killarney; and the Oakwoods and wildlife of
Killarney National Park.
Hotel Dunloe Castle (B) |
4
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Killarney
Enjoy a day at leisure, or join an optional tour to Muckross Farms,
which preserves in real life traditions of historic Ireland. You’ll get
there in an Irish Jaunting Car — similar to a horse-drawn carriage —
whose driver is an expert in telling stories about the area. In the
evening, you’ll have the opportunity to take an optional excursion to
the town of Tralee. There, you’ll attend an entertaining show at the
National Folk Theatre of Ireland and enjoy a delicious and authentic
Irish dinner in a local restaurant. (This optional tour is available on
May - September departures.)
Hotel Dunloe Castle (B) |
5
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Killarney
On your last full day in Killarney, discover this quaint town at your
leisure, or join an optional tour to Blarney Castle and Cobh, one of
Ireland’s most famous towns. At Blarney Castle, you’ll have the
opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney stone to receive the “gift of
eloquence.” In Cobh, learn about the history of transatlantic voyages
at the Queenstown Experience, a museum celebrating the illustrious
history of the original starting point for all Irish emigration to the
United States. Here, you’ll begin to see the world through the eyes of
one of 2.5 million Irish immigrants that took the dangerous journey
across the Atlantic between 1848 and 1950.
Hotel Dunloe Castle (B) |
6
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Dublin
Today you’ll take a motorcoach transfer to Dublin, stopping for some
free time and lunch on your own en route. In Dublin, you’ll check into
the Superior First-Class Herbert Park Hotel — located in the
village-like Ballsbridge area of the city — where you’ll enjoy 3 nights
INCLUDED.
Herbert Park Hotel (B) |
7
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Dublin
This morning, depart for a half-day panoramic tour of Dublin, including an opportunity to view the Book of Kells, an ancient biblical manuscript created by medieval Celtic monks. This evening, you’ll have the opportunity to join an optional tour to watch an Irish folklore show.
Herbert Park Hotel (B) |
8
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Dublin
Discover Dublin on your own on Day 8, or join an optional excursion to
visit Ireland’s famous National Stud and Japanese Gardens.
Herbert Park Hotel (B) |
9
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Dublin / London / Embark Ship
Today, you’ll fly from Dublin to London and transfer to Southampton,
where you’ll embark the resplendent Queen Mary 2 for your six-night
transatlantic voyage.
Queen Mary 2 (B,D) |
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Transatlantic Crossing on the QM2
Enjoy the luxury and the many amenities of the world’s most famous
ocean liner! During your days at sea, you’ll be surprised just how much
there is in the way of activities to choose from. Fill your days with
fascinating lectures and class, or let them unfold slowly with
leisurely coffees on deck, and a fine novel on a chaise lounge. Each
morning your Daily Programme lists everything there is to do, from sun
up to sun down. You can plan in all these activities and time for
relaxation too. Or, you can simply see what your mood dictates from day
to day, hour to hour. That’s the beauty of being rich with time, to
spend only as you please!
Queen Mary 2 (5B,5L,5D) |
15
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New York / Disembark / Return home
Parting is such sweet sorrow. Bid farewell to all the new friends you
have made, and begin dreaming about your next Vantage Memorable
Journey®. You’ll disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight
home.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: The above
day-by-day itineraries are preliminary and therefore subject to change.
If any major changes occur in advance of your departure, you will be
notified in writing by Vantage Deluxe World Travel. If changes occur
while on tour, you will be notified by your Vantage Program Manager.
For information on Eastbound departures, follow this link. |