Colorado State University Alumni Association presents… Countryside of the Emerald Isle August 25 – September 3, 2019
For more information contact Colorado State University Alumni Association Jerick Flores • (970) 491-0771 • [email protected] Or Collette • (800) 581-8942 • Refer to Booking #875387
Day 1: Sunday, August 25, 2019 Overnight Flight This is your chance to experience a seldom-explored side of Ireland. From the vaults of Christ Church Cathedral to the rolling hills of Dingle, we’ll bring you back to your Irish roots (even if you don’t have any).
Day 2: Monday, August 26, 2019 Dublin, Ireland - Tour Begins Fáilte and welcome to Dublin, Ireland’s cosmopolitan capital. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a private tour and welcome reception in the crypt of Christ Church Cathedral.* Within the medieval walls of the city’s oldest structure, surrounded by nearly 1,000 years of Irish myths and legends, toast the start of an incredible adventure.
Day 3: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Dublin A local expert escorts you through Dublin’s magnificent sights. Exalt in the culture and color of Ireland’s world-famous shopping thoroughfare, Grafton Street. Get lost inside the gardens of St. Stephen’s Green, and marvel at the electric green expanse of the largest enclosed city park in all of Europe, Phoenix Park. This evening, enjoy some good craic as we put a modern twist on Irish cuisine during a cooking class at one of Dublin’s premier culinary institutions. (B, D)
Day 4: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Dublin - Irish National Stud - Midleton - Kinsale Take to Ireland’s country roads. Tour the Irish National Stud, an area of incredible natural beauty Small Group Travel rewards travelers with new perspectives. With that’s home to regal thoroughbreds and opulent gardens. Head just 12-24 passengers, these are the personal adventures that today's south to the Old Midleton Distillery, home of Jameson Irish cultural explorers dream of. Whiskey. Give it a go with a tasting of the distillery’s 10 Days ● 12 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners production. Continue on to the quaint coastal village of Kinsale and join a local expert on a walking tour. This evening, it’s HIGHLIGHTS… Dublin, Cooking Class, Irish National Diner’s Choice in Ireland’s gourmet capital! Choose the Stud, Distillery Tour, Kinsale, Choice on Tour, Diner’s perfect spot from a “menu” of Kinsale’s great restaurants. (B, D) Choice, Garnish Island, Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands Day 5: Thursday, August 29, 2019 Kinsale - Choice of Cobh or Relaxing in Kinsale It’s your choice! Visit the seaside town of ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Cobh, the last stop of the RMS Titanic. Circuit this historic port Day 1 Overnight Flight alongside a local expert; this is the place where 2.5 million Days 2, 3 Hampton Hotel , Dublin Irish people left their native land for new frontiers -OR- spend Days 4, 5 Actons Hotel, Kinsale a leisurely day in Kinsale and enjoy its many galleries, shops Days 6, 7 Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney and cafes. (B)
Day 8 Tigh Ruairí, Aran Islands Day 6: Friday, August 30, 2019 Kinsale - Garnish Island - Day 9 Old Ground Hotel, Ennis Killarney Embark on the drive of a lifetime on Ireland’s Wild On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Atlantic Way. You’ll fall in love with the quaint towns and charming villages that inhabit this iconic coastal route. Board a Immersive Small Group Touring: Smaller groups lead to bigger experiences. Explorations gives travelers access to the world in a new way, venturing off the ferry and sail to a place that must be seen to be believed, beaten path for more adventure and immersive cultural connections. The small group Garnish Island. Sheltered in the Glengarrif harbor of Bantry size opens the door to magnificent sights, unique accommodations and exclusive Bay, this hidden island is home to one of Ireland’s most culinary events. Your senses come alive as you capture the true essence of each beautiful gardens. Continue over the Cork and Kerry mountains destination. to Killarney via the breathtaking Caha Pass. (B)
Day 7: Saturday, August 31, 2019 Killarney - Dingle - Killarney Not far from the rollicking pubs of Killarney await the enchanting hills and weather-worn bluffs of Dingle. Travel through a maze of green to Ireland’s most westerly point, Slea Head, where the locals will remind you that, "the next parish over is Boston." Your afternoon affords the opportunity to explore Dingle’s country lanes on foot, or enjoy time at leisure
Per Person Rates*: Double $4,899; Single $5,449; Triple $4,849 Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Denver International airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers **Other air gateways available, please call for pricing Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $315 per person Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare Additional rate of: Business Class $3,890 † Refer to the reservation form to choose your upgrade option * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.)
in Dingle Town, a place where pubs double as hardware stores famous Aran sweaters. Don’t worry if you’re not a knitter, and the Guinness is always freshly-tapped. (B) you’ll be a pro before you know it! Next, experience the
Day 8: Sunday, September 1, 2019 Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - traditional craft of making the St. Brigid’s Cross. Throughout Ireland you will see these crosses affixed to homes to ward off Aran Islands (Inisheer) Leave the rugged southern coast behind evil and danger. This evening, after ferrying back to the and embark on an adventure, the likes of which you’ve never mainland, toast the end of an incredible adventure! (B, D) seen. Board a ferry bound for Inisheer, the smallest of the three Aran Islands.** Take in unrivalled views while sailing beneath Day 10: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Ennis - Tour Ends Your the iconic Cliffs of Moher. Upon arriving in Inisheer’s ethereal journey comes to a close today, leaving you with the spirit of landscape, take a private tour through the labyrinth of stone Ireland in your heart forever. (B) walls blanketing the island. Learn about the island’s 250 inhabitants, their livelihoods and devotion to traditional culture and customs. As the last ferry leaves for mainland Ireland, settle into your island abode*** amid desolate yet striking beauty for an experience that’s totally unparalleled. (B, D)
Day 9: Monday, September 2, 2019 Aran Islands (Inisheer) - Ennis Enjoy a morning to sleep in, or wake early for a sunrise hike**** to O’Brien Castle. Greet the sun as it rises over the Irish mainland and illuminates Inisheer’s picturesque stone walls. Later, dive into local culture during a knitting workshop and learn traditional methods and stitches used to make the
Experience It! Aran Islands These rugged islands stand fast against the Atlantic, just outside of Galway Bay. Just a few miles from the Cliffs of Moher, each of the three islands, Inisheer, Inishmaan, and Inishmore, possesses its own distinct character. Seemingly frozen in time, these islands have remarkably kept the modern world at bay. Visit Inisheer (or Inis Oirthir, meaning "east island"). Inhabited by a population of only 250, this rocky enclave is the smallest of the islands, but has perhaps the biggest heart. Revered as the most beautiful of the Aran Islands, Inisheer’s limestone landscape belies its generous and friendly spirit.
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PLEASE NOTE: IDENTIFICATION Countryside of the Emerald Isle Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require a RES#: 875387 TRAVEL DATE: 8/25/2019 TERRITORY: T6 minimum of 6 months passport validity from date of return home. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for For Reservations Contact: Jerick Flores • (970) 491-0771 • the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa Collette • (800) 581-8942 • Refer to Booking #875387 requirements. Collette, 162 Middle Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of A deposit of $500 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of February 19, their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual 2019 are based upon availability. Final payment due by June 26, 2019. Deposits are passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency refundable up until February 26, 2019. contact. YOUR INFORMATION:
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