2018 CELEBRATING 17 years

Canadian The authentic Irish roots One name, Company, Irish experience, run deep four spectacular Irish Heritage created with care. at RIT. destinations.

Welcome to our We can recommend Though Canada is As we open tours 17th year of making our tours to you home for the Duffy to new regions memories in because we’ve family, Ireland is of the British Isles with you. experienced in our blood. This and beyond, our It’s been our genuine them ourselves. patriotic love is the priority is that we pleasure to invite you We’ve explored the driving force behind don’t forget where to experience Ireland magnificent basalt everything we do. we came from. up close and personal, columns at the We pride ourselves For this reason, and we’re proud Giant’s Causeway and on the unparalleled, we’ve rolled all of the part we’ve breathed the coastal personal experiences of our tours in played in helping to air at the mighty that we make possible under the name create thousands of Cliffs of Moher. through our strong of RIT. Under this exceptional vacations. We’ve experienced familiarity with the banner, we are As our business has the warm, inviting land and its locals. proud to present grown during this atmosphere of a The care we have for you with your 2018 time, the fundamental pub and Ireland will be evident vacation options. purpose of RIT has immersed ourselves throughout every Happy travels! remained the same: to in the rich mythology detail of your tour. give you an authentic, embedded deep into hand-crafted vacation the living rock of Irish experience that you castles. won’t soon forget. We want you to feel the same enthusiasm about Ireland that we do. With us, your vacation is in good hands. Travel is our greatest passion...

For 17 years now it has been a great pleasure to offer our clients some of the best holidays available to both Ireland and . We love to travel and we love to share these experiences with you. The enclosed selection of premium first class coach tours, sightseeing tours and superb driving holidays have been carefully designed by our wonderful staff to make sure that you enjoy Ireland the way we do. We have used all our passion, knowledge and enthusiasm to create the many holiday choices offered in this brochure. Please take your time and read through each page and find the holiday that suits you. The next part is easy—just book it and start planning your holiday of a lifetime knowing you are in expert and knowledgeable hands.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ireland and helping you make travel your greatest passion.

2018 is the year to remove Ireland from your bucket list.

Safe travels,

Ian Duffy, FOUNDER & PRESIDENT THANK YOU for a great experience!

We have recently returned from the Shamrock Royal tour of Ireland and we would like to express our gratitude to Royal Irish Tours for a fantastic trip. We thoroughly enjoyed the accommodation, food and the many places we visited. Our enjoyment was in no small way due to our tour manager, Martin Lettice. This wonderful man’s love for his country shone through and left us with an appreciation of Ireland’s history, it’s people, the music and the beauty of its natural landscapes ,castles, villages and towns. Thank you Royal Irish Tours and Martin for an unforgettable journey and the many lifetime memories we now have of this amazing Irish experience. Paul and Dianne

We just got back from taking the Kerry Royal tour and wanted to thank for such an exceptional time. We did the north with you last year and were so impressed that we booked again this year. The accommodations were spot on and the food was amazing. One of the reasons we booked again this year was our driver Joe who was our tour guide this year. He is a gem and a keeper. He made both our tours amazing with his knowledge and his wit. I would like to also acknowledge our driver Jürgen. Well done we will come back. Robert and Sarah Castle Adventure 56

FIRST CLASS DRIVING Northern coach tours holidays Highlights 27 12 Shamrock Royal 43 Car Rental

14 Manor Royal 44 Irish Adventure

16 Kerry Royal 45 Emerald Adventure

18 Irish Twist 46 Castle & Country

20 Celtic Royal 47 Roam Around Ireland

22 Kerry Fling 48 Elegant Ireland

24 Celtic Classic 50 Cottage Adventure

52 Irish Landmarks NEW

SIGHTSEEING 54 Chauffeur Drive tours 56 Castle Adventure Celebrating 17 Years 27 Northern Highlights NEW 2 57 Castle Explorer 28 Best of the West NEW 58 Castle Discovery Special Offers 29 , 7 & CITY 30 Castle, Kilkenny Trust the Best & Irish Whiskey stays 8 31 West Coast Explorer 59 Dublin Delight

32 Discover 60 Dublin & Delight Ireland Map 34 33 Irish Castles, Gardens 61 Dublin, Killarney & & Manor Houses Terms & Conditions 67 RAIL HOTELS, CASTLES tours & manors

37 Daily Rail Tours 62 Shamrock Royal Hotels

38 2 Day Tours 63 Manor Royal Hotels

39 3 Day Tours 64 Castles & Manors

40 Grand Atlantic 66 City Hotels

41 Royal Atlantic

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Now celebrating our 17th year, we Ireland is in our blood! Family are Canada’s leading tour operator owned and operated since 2001, to Ireland. We pride ourselves we are passionate about showing on offering the largest and most you our Ireland! Call today and let distinct range of holidays to the us share our Ireland with you! Emerald Isle.

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Self-drive to chauffeur drive, We were the first, and remain the coach tours to rail tours, we offer only tour operator in Canada to a programme to suit all tastes. produce a stand-alone Ireland Don’t see what you want? brochure. We don’t try to reinvent Talk to us and we can customize the wheel, but continually try an itinerary so you can make and make it just a little bit better, your dream vacation a reality. by offering new and unique Check our website for the latest experiences to our already offers and specials. extensive product line. FIRST CLASS coach tours

TOP QUALITY and reliability When you travel through RIT, you know that you are getting the best in quality, reliability and value. Our First Class Coach Tours are built with the sole purpose of giving you the best possible experience as you travel throughout the Emerald Isle.

HAND SELECTED drivers and local guides Each one of our exceptional drivers and guides has been personally chosen by RIT. Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the land, their singular goal will be to provide you with extraordinary service for the duration of your visit.

DISTINCTIVE hotels Rest and relax every night in one of our fine selection of distinctive hotels, each one full of character and charm. Life is easy when you know that each hotel along the way has been carefully selected according to their high standards of accommodation, food, and service. A LEISURELY pace Skip the travel stress! Our tours provide plenty of stops, moving at a speed that allows you to properly enjoy your vacation. Guests also love our two night hotel stay feature, which gives them the time to truly enjoy the beautiful towns we visit.

DELICIOUS fine dining Rise and shine every morning to an authentic and filling traditional Irish breakfast, setting an appropriate and lively tone for each day. A selection of restaurants for your evening meal are provided, featuring regional delicacies and delights.

LUXURY touring coaches Watch the breathtaking landscape glide past while in the lap of luxury on one of our modern coaches. Each one comes packed with all the features and conveniences to ensure your ride is relaxing and comfortable. FIRST CLASS COACH TOURS

Shamrock Royal

Malahide • Saint Patrick's Country • Game of Thrones • Titanic • Belfast • Giant’s Causeway 15 DAYS From Derry • • Westport • Kylemore Abbey • Cong • Galway • Burren of Clare 14 NIGHTS $3399 Cliffs of Moher • Bunratty • • • Killarney • • Kenmare Blarney • Cork • Castle • Kilkenny • Dublin

TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 DAY 4

• Transportation throughout Arrive Dublin Giant’s Causeway & Derry by luxury touring coach with Today is leisurely as we all gather in our This morning we drive north along the experienced driver and local hotel in Malahide overlooking the Antrim Coast and visit the Giant’s Causeway. touring guide in north . Enjoy a pre-dinner We then continue on to Derry where a • 14 nights accommodation drink and an introduction to your travelling local guide will tell the “Story of Derry” on in first class hotels companions before an early dinner. a walking tour of this historic walled city. • All rooms ensuite Dinner/Overnight—Grand Hotel, Malahide Dinner/Overnight—Kee’s Hotel, Co. Donegal • 14 full Irish breakfasts DAY 2 DAY 5 • 8 table d’hôte evening meals in hotels Saint Patrick's Country Ben Bulben & Clew Bay Head north through the majestic Mountains We visit Belleek, home of the world • Welcome drink on arrival of Mourne into Saint Patrick’s Country to famous porcelain factory. We then enter • Visit the top voted tourist visit the grave of Ireland’s Patron Saint and the romantic domain of W. B. Yeats via attraction in Europe— the Saint Patrick Centre which tells his story. Drumcliffe where he is buried and other Titanic Experience in Belfast Afterwards we drive to Strangford, where sites in Sligo associated with the life of • Dinner and entertainment at Quill’s Game of Thrones is filmed and take the the poet, before continuing to Westport. Farmhouse, Muckross ferryboat ride to beautiful Portaferry. Onwards Dinner/Overnight—Westport Coast, Westport • Farewell dinner and entertainment to Belfast for a panoramic tour which will in Dublin DAY 6 include the political wall murals located on • Admissions to: Saint Patrick Visitor the Protestant Shankill Road and the Catholic Centre, Belfast City Hall, Crumlin Falls Road—a unique cultural experience. Connemara remains one of the wildest Road Gaol, Titanic Belfast, Giant’s and most romantic places in Ireland. Enjoy a Causeway Centre, Belleek Pottery, Dinner/Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast visit to Kylemore Abbey. Some free time this Kylemore Abbey, Cliffs of Moher, DAY 3 Kingdom of Kerry Museum, Cahir afternoon to discover the charm of Westport. Castle, Dunbrody Famine Ship, Belfast & Titanic Dinner/Overnight—Westport Coast, Westport Waterford Crystal Centre, Irish A guided tour of Belfast City Hall is first on DAY 7 National Stud & Gardens the agenda this morning. Next, experience • Walking tour of Derry City what life was like for a prisoner in Belfast’s Galway City & Cliffs of Moher • Jaunting car ride through Killarney Crumlin Road Gaol. In the afternoon, visit Enroute to Galway this morning we will pass • Baggage handling charges the shipyard where the Titanic was built thru’ the village of Cong location for the classic in 1909, followed by a tour at the Titanic filmThe Quiet Man. Some time in Galway Experience—recently voted Europe's top City before traversing the Burren region and visitor attraction. The evening is free to viewing the mighty Cliffs of Moher. An optional explore the Northern capital on your own. medieval banquet is on offer tonight. Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast Overnight— Hotel, Bunratty

12 ritvacations.com DAY 8 DAY 12 Limerick & Adare Waterford & Kilkenny After breakfast we head for the Kingdom Follow in the footsteps of a group of of Kerry. A tour of Limerick City is undertaken Famine emigrants as you board a replica before travelling to Adare and then arriving of the sailing vessel Dunbrody at the in the beautiful town of Killarney. quayside in New Ross. We continue to Dinner/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney the city of Waterford and visit the new Waterford Crystal centre before ONLY 38 DAY 9 returning back to Kilkenny. GUESTS PER Dingle Peninsula Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny DEPARTURE! This morning we visit the Kingdom of Kerry DAY 13 Museum in Tralee. We will visit the fishing port of Dingle and view the Blasket Islands Curragh of Kildare as we round Slea Head. Enjoy views of the This morning we travel through the Lakes before returning to Killarney. Curragh of Kildare for a guided tour Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney of the Irish National Stud. You also visit UNIQUE EXPERIENCES the Horse Museum and the Japanese DAY 10 Gardens. A panoramic tour of Dublin is • Visit Titanic Belfast—voted top attraction in Europe for 2016 Kenmare & Killarney undertaken before arriving at your city • Dinner and entertainment at a We take the short drive to the heritage town hotel. This evening, a free night to explore traditional Irish farmhouse of Kenmare this morning. We then travel the the electric atmosphere in Dublin. Ring of Kerry road back into Killarney thru’ Overnight—Gresham Hotel, Dublin Moll’s Gap where we visit a traditional working DAY 14 sheep farm. Enjoy a jaunting car ride thru’ First Class Signature Hotels , and later this evening Dublin’s “Fair City” Grand Hotel, Malahide you are invited to Quill’s Farmhouse for a The full day is yours to explore Dublin's "Fair Europa Hotel, Belfast traditional Irish dinner and entertainment. City." Check out the famous streets, squares, Kee’s Hotel, Donegal Dinner/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney magnificent buildings, beautiful parks & great Westport Coast Hotel, Westport shopping. Tonight, you will enjoy a farewell DAY 11 Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty dinner with some lively Irish entertainment. Dromhall Hotel, Killarney Blarney & Tipperary Dinner/Overnight—Gresham Hotel, Dublin Leaving Kerry we travel east to Blarney Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny DAY 15 Castle (optional). We head to Tipperary Gresham Hotel, Dublin & visit and the town of Cashel, Tour Ends before arriving in medieval Kilkenny. Your tour ends after a final hearty Irish Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny breakfast in your Dublin hotel. GIANT’S CAUSEWAY

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DEPARTS Twin Triple Single CLIFFS BUNRATTY KILDARE OF MOHER 1 APR 10, 17 / OCT 6, 13 3499 3399 4299 ADARE LIMERICK 2 KILKENNY APR 24 / MAY 1, 3, 5, 8, 10 / SEP 27, 29 3599 3499 4399 DINGLE CASHEL BLARNEY CAHIR WATERFORD MAY 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31 / JUN 2, 5, 9, 12, 16 3699 3599 4499 3 KILLARNEY CORK JUN 19, 23, 30 / JUL 7, 14, 21, 28 / AUG 4, 11, 18, 21, 25, 28 / 3799 3699 4599 SEP 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25

Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $2199. Arrival & departure transfers included for those who have air booked in conjunction with tour. On some departures, your Belfast hotel will be the newly-opened Grand Central Hotel, or the brand new Titanic Hotel.

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Manor Royal

Antrim • Giant's Causeway • Sligo • Belfast • Enniskillen • Westport • Connemara • 11 DAYS From Galway • Burren Of Clare • Cliffs Of Moher • Shannon • • 10 NIGHTS $3399 Ring Of Kerry • Blarney • Cork • Youghal • Waterford • Wexford • Wicklow • Dublin

TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 SATURDAY the shores of Lough Gill. After a guided tour Arrive Dublin we return to for some leisure • Transportation throughout time. After dinner, listen to some "tall tales" A Cead Mile Failte to the Emerald Isle is by luxury touring coach with of Ireland in the Dungeon Bar. experienced driver and local extended on arrival by your touring guide driver/guide before a short drive takes us Dinner/Overnight—Kilronan Castle, Roscommon • 10 nights accommodation in to the Man ‘O War traditional Irish pub. DAY 5 WEDNESDAY superior first class hotels Afterwards we travel on to our hotel to Westport & Connemara relax and unwind before an early dinner. • All rooms ensuite Today we learn about the fascinating Dinner/Overnight—Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast • 10 full Irish breakfasts in hotels success story of Foxford Woollen Mills • 6 table d’hôte evening meals DAY 2 SUNDAY before heading to Westport on Clew Bay. • Farewell dinner and entertainment Belfast & Giant's Causeway We continue to Leenane on Killary Harbour, and enjoy a photo stop at Kylemore Abbey. in Dublin This morning we take the marine drive Enjoy some Irish music tonight after dinner • Signature dinner at famous north past the "Green Glens of Antrim" in the hotel bar. traditional Belfast pub to Ballycastle on the North Antrim Coast • Admissions to: Parke’s Castle, and visit the Giant’s Causeway. On our Dinner/Overnight—Connemara Coast, Galway Foxford Woollen Mills, return to Belfast, enjoy a panoramic tour DAY 6 THURSDAY Cliffs of Moher & Atlantic Edge followed by some free time to explore Exhibition, Dunbrody Famine Galway & Cliffs of Moher the city, followed by a special evening Ship, Powerscourt House, Titanic We drive along the southern shores of meal at a traditional Irish pub. Belfast, Giants Causeway Galway Bay via Ballyvaughan before Dinner/Overnight—Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast • Light lunch in a traditional pub traversing the Burren region of Clare. We • Tickets for Shannon Estuary ferry DAY 3 MONDAY view the mighty Cliffs of Moher that stretch • Music session at Marine Bar Titanic Belfast for over 8 km above the Atlantic Ocean. Dinner/Overnight—Malton Hotel, Killarney • Tour and tasting at the Old After breakfast we start the day at the world Jameson Distillery, Dublin famous Titanic Belfast. After a leisurely DAY 7 FRIDAY • Baggage handling charges tour, we head west towards Enniskillen Ring of Kerry before arriving at your luxurious castle A leisurely tour around the accommodations for the next two nights. reputed to be the most scenic 100-mile drive Dinner/Overnight—Kilronan Castle, Roscommon in Europe. Travel via Killorglin, Cahirciveen, DAY 4 TUESDAY Waterville on Ballinskelligs Bay and the Sligo & Yeats Country quaint village of Sneem. Your evening is free to explore Killarney, always buzzing with Today we visit the Mass Rock and Holy events and festivals year round. Well at Tobernalt before travelling on to Mullaghmore for views of . Overnight—Malton Hotel, Killarney In the afternoon we visit Parke’s Castle on

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5-STAR Enjoy your last two nights at the Powerscourt Hotel— LUXURY voted Ireland's Leading Hotel in 2016!

DAY 8 SATURDAY and Mansions Worldwide. Free time this UNIQUE EXPERIENCES afternoon to relax & unwind. Blarney & Cork • Two night stay in a luxury Irish Castle Leaving Killarney for Waterford we travel Overnight—Powerscourt Hotel, Wicklow • Explore the World's Leading Tourist over the Kerry Mountains to the village of DAY 10 MONDAY Attraction at Titanic Belfast Blarney. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Cork Dublin’s "Fair City" • Features a total of 4 nights in five- City including a stop in the English Market. A guided panoramic tour of Dublin’s famous star deluxe properties This afternoon, a live music session at the streets, squares, magnificent buildings and Marine Bar. beautiful public parks. Next, a visit to the Old Dinner/Overnight—Granville Hotel, Waterford Jameson Distillery in Smithfield for a tasting DAY 9 SUNDAY and tour. This afternoon is free for shopping or First Class Signature Hotels Wexford & Wicklow exploring Dublin on your own. Tonight, dinner Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast and Irish music at the famous Johnnie Fox's. Kilronan Castle, Roscommon This morning we head towards the Connemara Coast, Galway south-east county of Wexford. In New Ross Dinner/Overnight—Powerscourt Hotel, Wicklow Malton Hotel, Killarney you will follow in the footsteps of a group of DAY 11 TUESDAY Granville Hotel, Waterford Famine emigrants as you board a replica of Tour Ends Powerscourt Hotel, Wicklow the sailing vessel Dunbrody at the quayside. Your tour ends after a final hearty Irish This afternoon, a visit to Powerscourt breakfast in your hotel & a transfer back House—voted one of the Top Ten Houses to Dublin Airport. GIANT’S CAUSEWAY

EARLY BOOKING BONUS 2 ROSCOMMON BELFAST Book by December 31­, 2017 Book by March 17, 2018 SLIGO 2 Save $150 per person Save $100 per person WESTPORT CONNEMARA 1 GALWAY DUBLIN DEPARTS Twin Triple Single CLIFFS OF 2 MOHER WICKLOW MAY 5, 12, 19 3499 3399 4899 TRALEE 1 WATERFORD MAY 26 / JUN 9, 23 3599 3499 4999 2 BLARNEY KILLARNEY JUL 7, 21 / AUG 4, 18, 25 3699 3599 5099 CORK SEP 1, 6, 8, 15, 20, 22 3599 3499 4999 SEP 29 3499 3399 4899

Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $1999. Arrival & departure transfers included for those who have air booked in conjunction with tour.

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Kerry Royal

Bunratty • Limerick • Adare • Killarney • Tralee • Dingle Peninsula • Kenmare • 9 DAYS From Moll’s Gap • Ring Of Kerry • Killarney • Blarney • Cork • Cahir Castle • Kilkenny • 8 NIGHTS $1999 Waterford • Kildare • Dublin

TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 Ring of Kerry road back into Killarney Arrive Dublin Or Shannon thru’ Moll’s Gap and by Ladies View. • Transportation throughout This afternoon enjoy a jaunting car ride If you have purchased our Air & Land package by luxury touring coach with thru’ Killarney National Park. This evening experienced driver and local you will be met on arrival and transferred you are invited to Quill’s Farmhouse for a touring guide from Dublin airport to the tour hotel traditional Irish dinner and entertainment. • 8 nights accommodation in Shannonside. An optional Traditional Irish Dinner/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney first class hotels Night in Bunratty Folk Park is on offer tonight. • All rooms ensuite Overnight—Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty DAY 5 • 8 full Irish breakfasts DAY 2 Blarney & Tipperary • 3 table d’hôte evening meals Limerick & Adare Leaving Kerry we travel east to Blarney • Dinner and entertainment at Quill’s After breakfast we head for the Kingdom Castle (optional). From Cork City we head Farmhouse, Muckross Park of Kerry. A tour of Limerick City is undertaken to Tipperary with its lush, green landscape. • Farewell dinner and entertainment before travelling to Adare. We continue We visit Cahir for a tour of one of Ireland’s in Dublin via Rathkeale and Abbeyfeale and arrive best preserved castles and the town of • Admissions to: Kingdom of Kerry in the beautiful town of Killarney. Cashel, dominated by the spectacular , before arriving in Museum, Cahir Castle, Dunbrody Dinner/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney Famine Ship, Waterford Crystal medieval Kilkenny. Centre, Irish National Stud & DAY 3 Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny Gardens Dingle Peninsula DAY 6 • Jaunting car ride through Killarney This morning we visit the Kingdom of • Visit the National Stud in Kerry Museum in Tralee. Afterwards a tour Waterford & Kilkenny Kildare—home to Ireland's of the Dingle Peninsula. We will visit the Follow in the footsteps of a group of finest thoroughbreds fishing port of Dingle and view the Blasket Famine emigrants as you board a replica • Baggage handling charges Islands as we round Slea Head. Enjoy views of the sailing vessel Dunbrody at the of the Lakes before returning to Killarney. quayside in New Ross. We continue to the Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney city of Waterford, founded by the Vikings some 1,100 years ago and visit the new DAY 4 Waterford Crystal Centre before returning Kenmare & Killarney to Kilkenny for a leisurely afternoon. We take the short drive to the heritage town Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny of Kenmare this morning. We then travel the

16 ritvacations.com ONLY 38 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE! UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Dinner and entertainment at a traditional Irish farmhouse • Step aboard the Dunbrody Famine DAY 7 DAY 8 Ship and follow in the footsteps of Curragh of Kildare Dublin’s "Fair City" Irish Emigrants This morning we travel through the The full day is yours to explore Dublin's Curragh of Kildare for a guided tour "Fair City." Check out the famous streets, of the Irish National Stud. You also visit squares, magnificent buildings and First Class Signature Hotels the Horse Museum and the Japanese beautiful public parks & great shopping. Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty Gardens. A panoramic tour of Dublin is Tonight, you will enjoy a farewell dinner Dromhall Hotel, Killarney undertaken before arriving at your city with some lively Irish entertainment. Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny hotel. This evening, a free night to explore Dinner/Overnight—Gresham Hotel, Dublin Gresham Hotel, Dublin the electric atmosphere in Dublin. DAY 9 Overnight—Gresham Hotel, Dublin Tour Ends Your tour ends after a final hearty Irish breakfast in your Dublin hotel.

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KILDARE BUNRATTY 1 DEPARTS Twin Triple Single LIMERICK 2 KILKENNY CASHEL APR 16, 23 / OCT 12, 19 2049 1999 2649 DINGLE KILLARNEY CAHIR WATERFORD APR 30 / MAY 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18 / OCT 1, 3, 5 2099 2049 2699 3 CORK MAY 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 / JUN 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 2149 2099 2749 JUN 29 / JUL 6, 13, 20, 27 / AUG 3, 10, 17, 24, 27, 31 / 2199 2149 2799 SEP 3, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28

Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $1299. Arrival & departure transfers included for those who have air booked in conjunction with tour.

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Irish Twist

Dublin • • Kilkenny • Cashel • Blarney • Cobh • Midleton • 8 DAYS From Killarney • Limerick • Cliffs Of Moher • Burren • Galway • Connemara • 7 NIGHTS $1949 Kylemore Abbey •

TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 THURSDAY internationally renowned Jameson Whiskey is to be enjoyed at the end. Next up is the • Transportation throughout Welcome to Dublin village of Blarney with the 15th century by luxury touring coach After arrival at Dublin Airport this morning, castle, a mecca for first-time visitors with services of an experienced a short drive takes us to the Phoenix Park hoping to win the "gift of eloquence." driver/guide and Nancy Hands Bar for refreshments Overnight—Imperial Hotel, Cork • 7 nights first class ensuite before we head off to the medieval city accommodation in feature hotels of Kilkenny—famous for both its castle and DAY 4 SUNDAY cathedral and contains an absolute treasury • Full Irish breakfast daily Killarney & Limerick of well-preserved medieval buildings. Bidding farewell to Cork we travel west • 4 table d’hôte evening meals Dinner/Overnight—Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny and view the majestic Lakes of Killarney. • Farewell Irish evening with dinner & DAY 2 FRIDAY We then head north to the lovely village entertainment Cashel & Cork of Adare, where thatched cottages line the • Lunch at Nancy Hands— broad main street. In Limerick you will view Some time this morning to explore a classic Irish bar in Dublin the Treaty Stone and 13th century King John’s Kilkenny before we depart for Cork. Rising • An evening of music, song and Castle on a panoramic tour of the city’s dramatically out of the Tipperary plain is dance at "Trad on the Prom," heritage precinct before arriving in Ennis, the Rock of Cashel which was the seat of Galway a town renowned for its painted shop fronts the Kings of Munster for over 600 years until and folk music, abounding in "singing" pubs • Tour and tastings at the following: it was handed over to the church in the 12th and traditional music shops. Guinness Storehouse, century. In Cork we visit the English Market— Midleton Distillery & a bustling social hub, trading since 1788. Dinner/Overnight—Old Ground Hotel, Ennis Franciscan Well Brewery Before checking in at our hotel we visit DAY 5 MONDAY • Visits and admissions to: The Franciscan Well Brew Pub. Cliffs of Moher & the Burren Rock of Cashel, Cobh Heritage Dinner/Overnight—Imperial Hotel, Cork Centre, Cliffs of Moher Morning at leisure before heading for the DAY 3 SATURDAY mighty Cliffs of Moher that stretch for over • Baggage handling charges Cobh & Midleton 8 km along the Atlantic Ocean and the vast limestone plateau in northwest Clare known Cobh and Midleton, east of Cork City, are as The Burren. This evening you can sample our destinations today for very contrasting some of Galway’s great pubs such as The reasons. Cobh was the last port of call of Quays, The King’s Head, The Crane, Roisin the ill-fated Titanic. Old Midleton Distillery Dubh or Taaffes to mention just a few. is home of the largest pot still in the world which you will see on a tour as well as Overnight—Connemara Coast, Galway the giant waterwheel. A sampling of the

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DAY 6 TUESDAY DAY 7 WEDNESDAY UNIQUE EXPERIENCES Galway & Connemara Dublin's "Fair City" • Dinner and entertainment in a Connemara remains the wildest, Today we travel from Galway Bay to traditional Irish pub the most secretive and the most romantic Dublin Bay, a journey across the central • Whisky tour and sampling at place in Ireland. We travel along the plains of Ireland through counties Midleton Distillery shores of Galway Bay via Spiddal with Westmeath, Offaly and Kildare. On arrival in the to view out into the Dublin we visit the world famous Guinness Atlantic. We continue thru’ Maam Cross Storehouse. The afternoon is free for First Class Signature Hotels to Leenane on Killary Harbour which is shopping or exploring Dublin’s "Fair City." Ireland’s only true fjord. A photo stop Tonight we visit the Abbey Tavern in Howth Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny at Kylemore Abbey before returning for a traditional dinner followed by some Imperial Hotel, Cork to Galway via . After dinner rousing Irish music and dancing. Old Ground Hotel, Ennis this evening enjoy "Trad on the Prom," Dinner/Overnight—Camden Court, Dublin Connemara Coast, Galway celebrating the passion of Ireland’s past Camden Court, Dublin DAY 8 THURSDAY with a contemporary production of world class music, song and dance. Home Dinner/Overnight—Connemara Coast, Galway Your tour ends after a final hearty Irish breakfast in your Dublin hotel.

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Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $1299. Arrival & departure transfers included for those who have air booked in conjunction with tour. Note: "Trad on the Prom" does not operate in October.

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Celtic Royal

Malahide • Boyne Valley • Cooley Peninsula • Mountains Of Mourne • Belfast • 8 DAYS From Glens of Antrim • Giant’s Causeway • Derry • Donegal • Drumcliffe • Sligo • Westport • 7 NIGHTS $1849 Kylemore Abbey • Connemara • Galway • Burren of Clare • Cliffs of Moher • Bunratty

TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 visitor attraction. The evening is free to explore the Northern capital on your own. • Transportation throughout Arrive Dublin Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast by luxury touring coach with Today is leisurely as we all gather in our experienced driver and local hotel in Malahide overlooking the Irish Sea DAY 4 touring guide in north County Dublin. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink and an introduction to your travelling Giant’s Causeway & Derry • 7 nights accommodation in This morning we drive north along the companions before an early dinner. first class hotels Antrim Coast and visit the Giant’s Causeway. Dinner/Overnight—Grand Hotel, Malahide • All rooms ensuite We then continue on to Derry where a local • 7 full Irish breakfasts DAY 2 guide will tell the “Story of Derry” on a walking tour of this historic walled city. • Welcome drink on arrival Boyne Valley & Cooley Peninsula Head north through the majestic Dinner/Overnight—Kee’s Hotel, Donegal • 5 table d’hôte evening meals Mountains of Mourne into Saint Patrick’s DAY 5 • Visit the top voted tourist attraction Country to visit the grave of Ireland’s Patron in Europe—Titanic Belfast Saint and the Saint Patrick Centre which tells Ben Bulben & Clew Bay We visit Belleek, home of the world • Admissions to: Saint Patrick Visitor his story. Afterwards we drive to Strangford, famous porcelain factory. We then Centre, Belfast City Hall, Titanic where Game of Thrones is filmed and take enter the romantic domain of W.B. Yeats Belfast, Giant’s Causeway Centre, the ferryboat ride to beautiful Portaferry. via Drumcliffe where he is buried and other Belleek Pottery, Kylemore Abbey, Onwards to Belfast for a panoramic tour sites in Sligo associated with the life of Cliffs of Moher which will include the political wall murals the poet, before continuing to Westport. • Visit to Crumlin Road Gaol located on the Protestant Shankill Road and experience over 100 and the Catholic Falls Road—a unique Dinner/Overnight— years of history at Belfast’s cultural experience. Westport Coast Hotel, Westport infamous prison Dinner/Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast DAY 6 • Walking tour of Derry City DAY 3 Connemara • Baggage handling charges Belfast & Titanic Connemara remains one of the wildest and most romantic places in Ireland. A guided tour of Belfast City Hall is first on Enjoy a visit to Kylemore Abbey on the the agenda this morning. Next, experience shores of Kylemore Lough. Some free what life was like for a prisoner in Belfast’s time this afternoon to discover the Crumlin Road Gaol. In the afternoon, visit charm of Westport. the shipyard where the Titanic was built in 1909, followed by a tour at the Titanic Dinner/Overnight— Experience—recently voted Europe's top Westport Coast Hotel, Westport

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DAY 7 UNIQUE EXPERIENCES Galway & Cliffs of Moher • Visit Titanic Belfast—voted top Enroute to Galway this morning we will attraction in Europe for 2016 pass thru’ the village of Cong, location • Enjoy a walking tour of the famous for the classic film The Quiet Man. “Walled City” of Derry Some time in Galway City before driving along the southern shores of Galway Bay, traversing the Burren region and viewing the mighty Cliffs of Moher. An optional First Class Signature Hotels medieval banquet in Bunratty Folk Park Grand Hotel, Malahide is on offer tonight. Europa Hotel, Belfast Overnight—Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty Kee’s Hotel, Donegal Westport Coast Hotel, Westport DAY 8 Bunratty Castle Hotel, Shannon Home Sadly your tour ends today. There is a transfer available for those heading back GIANT’S to Dublin Airport. CAUSEWAY DERRY

DONEGAL 1 BELLEEK BELFAST 2

EARLY BOOKING BONUS WESTPORT 2 Book by December 31­, 2017 Book by March 17, 2018 CONG SLANE Save $75 per person Save $50 per person CONNEMARA GALWAY 1 DUBLIN CLIFFS OF DEPARTS Twin Triple Single MOHER 1 BUNRATTY APR 10, 17 / OCT 6, 13 1899 1849 2299 APR 24 / MAY 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 / SEP 27, 29 1949 1899 2349 MAY 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31 / JUN 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19 1999 1949 2399 JUN 23, 30 / JUL 7, 14, 21, 28 / AUG 4, 11, 18, 21, 25, 28 / 2049 1999 2449 SEP 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25

Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $1149. Arrival & departure transfers included for those who have air booked in conjunction with tour. On some departures, your Belfast hotel will be the newly-opened Grand Central Hotel, or the brand new Titanic Hotel.

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Kerry Fling

Bunratty • Limerick • Adare • Killarney • Tralee • Dingle Peninsula • Kenmare • 7 DAYS From Moll’s Gap • Ring Of Kerry • Killarney National Park • Blarney • Cork • Cahir Castle • 6 NIGHTS $1449 Kilkenny • Wexford • Waterford • Kildare

TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 DAY 4

• Transportation throughout Arrive Dublin or Shannon Kenmare & Killarney by luxury touring coach with If you have purchased our Air & Land We take the short drive to the heritage town experienced driver and local package you will be met on arrival and of Kenmare this morning. We then travel touring guide transferred from Dublin airport to the the Ring of Kerry road back into Killarney • 6 nights accommodation in tour hotel Shannonside. An optional thru’ Moll’s Gap and by Ladies View. This first class hotels medieval banquet in Bunratty Folk Park afternoon enjoy a jaunting car ride thru’ • All rooms ensuite is on offer tonight. Killarney National Park. This evening you are • 6 full Irish breakfasts Overnight—Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty invited to Quill’s Farmhouse for a traditional Irish dinner and entertainment. • 3 table d’hôte evening meals DAY 2 Dinner/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney • Dinner and entertainment at Quills Limerick & Adare Farmhouse, Muckross Park DAY 5 After breakfast we head for the Kingdom of • Admissions to: Kingdom of Kerry. A tour of Limerick City is undertaken Blarney & Tipperary Kerry Museum, Cahir Castle, Dunbrody Famine Ship, before travelling to Adare where thatched Leaving Kerry we travel east to Blarney Waterford Crystal Centre, cottages line the broad main street. We Castle (optional). From Cork City we head to Irish National Stud & Gardens continue via Rathkeale and Abbeyfeale and Tipperary with its lush, green landscape. We • Step aboard the Dunbrody arrive in the beautiful town of Killarney. visit Cahir for a tour of one of Ireland’s best Famine Ship and follow in the Dinner/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney preserved castles and the town of Cashel, footsteps of Irish Emigrants dominated by the spectacular Rock of DAY 3 • Jaunting car ride through Killarney Cashel, before arriving in medieval Kilkenny. Dingle Peninsula • Baggage handling charges Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny This morning we visit the Kingdom of DAY 6 Kerry Museum in Tralee. Afterwards a tour of the Dingle Peninsula. We will Waterford & Kilkenny visit the fishing port of Dingle and Follow in the footsteps of a group of view the Blasket Islands as we round Famine emigrants as you board a replica Slea Head. Enjoy views of the Lakes of the sailing vessel Dunbrody at the before returning to Killarney. quayside in New Ross. We continue to the Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney city of Waterford, founded by the Vikings

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some 1,100 years ago and visit the new Waterford Crystal Centre before returning UNIQUE EXPERIENCES back to Kilkenny for a leisurely afternoon. • Dinner and entertainment at Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny a traditional Irish farmhouse • Visit one of Ireland’s best DAY 7 preserved castles—Cahir Castle Curragh of Kildare This morning we travel through the Curragh of Kildare for a guided tour First Class Signature Hotels of the Irish National Stud. You also visit the Horse Museum and the Japanese Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty Gardens. Your tour ends in Dublin after Dromhall Hotel, Killarney a panoramic tour of this vibrant city in Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny the late afternoon.

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DUBLIN DEPARTS Twin Triple Single BUNRATTY KILDARE APR 16, 23 / OCT 12, 19 1499 1449 1799 1 CARLOW ADARE LIMERICK KILKENNY APR 30 / MAY 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18 / OCT 1, 3, 5 1599 1549 1899 2 DINGLE TRALEE CASHEL NEW ROSS MAY 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 / JUN 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 1649 1599 1949 3 KILLARNEY CAHIR WATERFORD JUN 25, 29 / JUL 6, 13, 20, 27 / AUG 3, 10, 17, 24, 27, 31 / 1699 1649 1999 SNEEM BLARNEY CORK SEP 3, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28

Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $999.

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Celtic Classic Culzean Castle • Loch Lomond • Loch Ness • Urquhart Castle • Culloden Moor • Eilean Donan Castle • Glencoe • Kincraig • Portree • St Andrews • Falkland Palace • 15 DAYS From Titanic Experience • Crumlin Gaol • Giant’s Causeway • Walking Tour of Derry • 14 NIGHTS $4299 Belleek Factory • Kylemore Abbey • Cliffs of Moher • Galway Bay • Connemara

TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 SATURDAY real coal fire in a local pub. On our return to • Transportation throughout Glasgow Inverness, you will visit Eilean Donan Castle. by luxury touring coach with Meet your tour guide at Glasgow Airport, Dinner/Overnight—Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness experienced driver and local before a panoramic tour of Glasgow. You DAY 5 WEDNESDAY touring guide will explore Saint Mungo’s Cathedral and Culloden & Speyside • 14 nights accommodation in Provand's Lordship. Transfer to your hotel first class hotels Today we head to Perthshire via Culloden where you will enjoy a welcome drink and Moor, site of the 1746 Battle of Culloden. • Full breakfast daily some free time. Before leaving Speyside, stop at Kincraig • 9 table d’hôte evening meals Dinner/Overnight—Hallmark Hotel, Glasgow for an impressive display from the Working • Scottish evening with dinner & DAY 2 SUNDAY Sheepdogs. Continue onto Perthshire for entertainment a distillery visit. • Visit the top voted tourist attraction Burns Country Dinner/Overnight—Hilton Dunkeld, Dunkeld in Europe—Titanic Experience Depart for Ayrshire, where the first stop of in Belfast the day is Culzean Castle. Later, continue DAY 6 THURSDAY • Working Sheepdog performance to Rabbie Burns Country and the Burns St Andrews & Falkland at Kincraig National Heritage Park. Depart Perthshire for Edinburgh via the • Guided tour of a whisky distillery Overnight—Hallmark Hotel, Glasgow Kingdom of Fife. You will stop at St. Andrews, & Cruise on Loch Ness DAY 3 MONDAY home of Scotland’s oldest university and • Visit Eilean Donan Castle, capital of golf. After lunch, head to Falkland the famous 13th century castle Loch Ness & Inverness to visit the village and the Palace, built by in the Highlands Depart Glasgow for Inverness travelling King James V in 1539. • Exclusive, pre-opening tour of along Scotland’s West Coast and Loch Ness. Overnight—The Principal Hotel, Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle Highlights of the day include Loch Lomond, • Panoramic tours of Glasgow dramatic Glencoe, a visit to Urquhart Castle DAY 7 FRIDAY & Edinburgh and a cruise on Loch Ness in search of Edinburgh Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. • Walking tour of Derry City with After an early breakfast in the hotel, you local guide Dinner/Overnight—Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness will enjoy an exclusive, pre-opening tour • Admissions to: Culzean Castle, DAY 4 TUESDAY of Edinburgh Castle. You will then enjoy Urquhart Castle, Culloden Moor a panoramic city tour of Edinburgh. Visitor's Centre, Eilean Donan Isle of Skye Tonight, you will attend the Spirit of Castle, Falkland Palace, Titanic Today a day trip to the Isle of Skye, one of Scotland Show, an evening of traditional Experience, Giant's Causeway, Scotland’s most beautiful islands. First stop entertainment and dinner at the Jam House. Belleek Pottery, Kylemore is Portree, capital of the island. You can Abbey, Cliffs of Moher enjoy some free time here, exploring the Dinner/Entertainment/Overnight— • Baggage handling charges multi-coloured harbour, or warming up by a The Principal Hotel, Edinburgh

24 ritvacations.com UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Exclusive pre-opening tour of Edinburgh Castle • Visit the top voted tourist attraction THE BEST OF in Europe—Titanic Experience in Ireland & Belfast Scotland

First Class Signature Hotels DAY 8 SATURDAY A local guide will tell the "Story of Derry" Hallmark Hotel, Glasgow Scotland to Ireland on a walking tour of this historic walled city. Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness Today we bid farewell to Scotland and fly Dinner/Overnight—Kee’s Hotel, Donegal Hilton Dunkeld, Dunkeld to Dublin for the Ireland portion of your DAY 12 WEDNESDAY The Principal Hotel, Edinburgh Grand Hotel, Malahide journey. This evening you will meet some Ben Bulben & Clew Bay new travelling companions at the welcome Europa Hotel, Belfast We travel south thru’ Donegal and on to reception followed by dinner. Kee's Hotel, Donegal Belleek to visit the world famous porcelain Dinner/Overnight—Grand Hotel, Malahide Westport Coast Hotel, Westport factory. We then continue to Westport on Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty DAY 9 SUNDAY Clew Bay. Boyne Valley & Cooley Peninsula Dinner/Overnight—Westport Coast Hotel, Head north through the majestic Mountains Westport of Mourne into Saint Patrick’s Country to DAY 13 THURSDAY visit the grave of Ireland’s Patron Saint and Connemara the Saint Patrick Centre which tells his story. Enjoy a visit to Kylemore Abbey on the Afterwards we drive to Strangford, where INVERNESS shores of Kylemore Lough and cross Game of Thrones is filmed, before arriving ISLE OF 2 picturesque Maam Valley. This afternoon SKYE in Belfast late afternoon. LOCH there will be free time to explore Westport. NESS Dinner/Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast Dinner/Overnight—Westport Coast Hotel, FORT WILLIAM 1 DUNKELD DAY 10 MONDAY Westport GLENCOE LOCH ST. ANDREWS Belfast & Titanic Quarter DAY 14 FRIDAY LOMOND A guided tour of Belfast City Hall is first on 2 EDINBURGH Galway & Cliffs of Moher GLASGOW 2 the agenda this morning. Next, experience Time in Galway before driving along the what life was like for a prisoner in Belfast’s southern shores of Galway Bay, traversing AYR Crumlin Road Gaol. In the afternoon, visit the the Burren region and viewing the Cliffs of shipyard where the Titanic was built in 1909. Moher. An optional medieval banquet in The evening is free in Belfast. Bunratty Folk Park is on offer tonight. Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast Overnight—Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty DAY 11 TUESDAY GIANT’S DAY 15 SATURDAY CAUSEWAY Giant’s Causeway & Derry Home DERRY This morning we drive north via Carnlough, Sadly your tour ends today. There is DONEGAL 1 Glenariff and Ballycastle on the North Antrim an early transfer available for those BELLEEK BELFAST 2 Coast. We visit the Giant’s Causeway and heading back to Dublin Airport. then enroute to Derry. WESTPORT 2 CONG SLANE CONNEMARA EARLY BOOKING BONUS GALWAY 1 DUBLIN Book by December 31­, 2017 Book by March 17, 2018 CLIFFS OF MOHER 1 Save $150 per person Save $100 per person BUNRATTY

DEPARTS Twin Triple Single APR 28 / SEP 29 / OCT 6, 13 4399 4299 5699 MAY 5, 12, 19, 26 / JUN 2, 9, 16, 23 4499 4399 5799 The Famous Edinburgh JUN 30 / JUL 7, 14, 21 / AUG 25 / SEP 1, 8, 15, 22 4599 4499 5899 Military Tattoo JUL 28 / AUG 4, 11, 18 4899 4799 6299 INCLUDED ON JULY 28, AUGUST 4, 11 & 18 DEPARTURES Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate (7—12)­ sharing: $2699. Triples on request. Arrival & departure transfers included for those who have air booked in conjunction with tour.

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GETTING you closer Your tours, guides and mini-coaches have been hand selected to show you the best of the country. By getting off the beaten track and onto the back-roads, we get to where only the smaller tours can go— closer to the real people and local lives, past and present.

GUARANTEED small groups Maximum of 16 passengers—Touring with no more than 16 passengers gives you more. More personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the back-roads and just more of an all-round memorable experience.

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Northern Highlights

5 DAYS From Belfast • Game of Thrones • Titanic • Giants Causeway • Bushmills • Derry 4 NIGHTS $1399 • Enniskillen • • Roscommon • Kells

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by modern • Full Irish breakfast daily • Visit Titanic Belfast— touring mini-coach • 2 x table d’hote evening meals voted top attraction for • Services of an experienced local driver/ • Admissions to: Titanic Centre, Giants Europe in 2016 guide Causeway, Walking tour of Derry, • Includes a stay at the • 4 nights ensuite accommodation , Florence Court luxurious Kilronan Castle

GIANT’S DAY 1 SUNDAY DAY 4 WEDNESDAY CAUSEWAY Belfast & Titanic Quarter Enniskillen GLENVEAGH 2 DERRY Departing from Dublin at 09:00, we make the This morning we depart Derry and make our drive north through the Mountains of Mourne way past Lough Erne and arrive in the lovely BELFAST 1 ENNISKILLEN and arrive into Belfast, the capital Northern town of Enniskillen. We have a tour of the 18th ROSCOMMON 1 Ireland. We have a tour of the award winning Century Florence Court, where you can enjoy

Titanic Belfast experience, before some free glorious walks around the grounds, including KELLS time to explore the buzzing cultured city. a pretty walled garden. Next we head to our DUBLIN Overnight—Titanic Hotel, Belfast final overnight property—one of Ireland’s most luxurious castle hotels. DAY 2 MONDAY Dinner/Overnight—Kilronan Castle, Roscommon Giants Causeway & Derry DAY 5 THURSDAY After breakfast, we head north along the Antrim Coast for a visit to the famous Giant’s Kells & Home Causeway. Take a voyage back in time at this After enjoying a leisurely breakfast with time world heritage site that has been explored for to explore and enjoy the castle grounds & spa, centuries. Next we pass through Bushmills and we head back towards Dublin with a visit the Departures from Dublin Portrush on the way to Derry, where we have a ancient village of Kells, with some free time walking tour of the historic "Walled City." to explore the ancient city. We then make the SUNDAYS Dinner/Overnight—City Hotel, Derry short drive back to Dublin. May 6—October 14 Return to Dublin 19:00 DAY 3 TUESDAY

Glenveagh National Park MAY—OCTOBER Today we head west along the "Wild Atlantic Twin Single Way" into Donegal, where we explore the Glenveagh National Park—a remote and 1399 1599 stunningly beautiful wilderness with rugged mountains, pristine lakes, tumbling waterfalls. We also have a tour of Glenveagh Castle, ONLY 16 GUESTS PER in the heart of the park. DEPARTURE! Overnight—City Hotel, Derry Prices are per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $899. Triples on request.

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Best of the West

5 DAYS From Kilbeggan • Cong • Clifden • Galway • Burren of Clare • Cliffs of Moher • Lahinch 4 NIGHTS $1399 Spanish Point • Tralee • Killarney • Dingle • Ring of Kerry • Blarney • Cashel

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by modern • Full Irish breakfast daily • Visit the stunning Cliffs touring mini-coach • 2 x table d’hote evening meals of Moher • Services of an experienced local • Admissions to: Kilbeggan Distillery, Cliffs of • Tour the world famous driver/guide Moher, Kingdom of Kerry Museum, Kissane Ring of Kerry • 4 nights ensuite accommodation Sheep Farm, , Rock of Cashel

DAY 1 MONDAY photo stops along the way plus some time Kilbeggan & Cong for lunch in one of the picturesque coastal villages. In the afternoon we visit Kissane We leave Dublin at 08:00 and head towards Sheep Farm for a truly memorable sheepdog our first stop at the oldest licensed distillery in performance. This evening, we have a Ireland—Kilbeggan. After a tour we make our traditional Irish dinner with entertainment. CLIFDEN way west to the tiny village of Cong—famous 1 DUBLIN GALWAY from The Quiet Man, before the scenic drive Dinner/Overnight— Killarney Riverside Hotel, Killarney CLIFFS OF through the Maam Valley to Clifden. MOHER Overnight—Station House Hotel, Clifden DAY 5 FRIDAY 1 SPANISH POINT DAY 2 TUESDAY Blarney & Cashel CASHEL TRALEE Leaving Killarney we head east to Blarney KILLARNEY Galway & Cliffs of Moher 2 Castle, built over 600 years ago, for chance to Today we depart Connemara and make our BLARNEY kiss the legendary stone! Our next stop on the way to the seaside town of Galway, along the day is in Cashel to visit the spectacular Rock . After some free time to of Cashel, before we make our way back to explore, we travel through the famous Burren Dublin’s "Fair City." and visit the iconic Cliffs of Moher. Departures from Dublin Return to Dublin 19:00 Dinner/Overnight—Armada Hotel, Spanish Point MONDAYS DAY 3 WEDNESDAY May 7—October 15 Killarney After breakfast, we depart County Clare MAY—OCTOBER and take the short ferry ride across into Kerry, with a visit to Tralee—renowned for its Rose Twin Single of Tralee festival, to the Kingdom of Kerry 1399 1599 Museum. The afternoon is free in the beautiful lakeside town of Killarney. Overnight—Killarney Riverside Hotel, Killarney ONLY 16 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE! DAY 4 THURSDAY Ring of Kerry Prices are per person in Canadian The highlight today is the world famous dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: Ring of Kerry. Enjoy the scenic drive, with $899. Triples on request.

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Ring of Kerry, Killarney & Cork

4 DAYS From & Gardens • Adare • Killarney • Ring of Kerry • Dingle Peninsula • 3 NIGHTS $839 Moll’s Gap • • Kinsale • Cork City • Rock of Cashel

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by modern touring • 3 nights ensuite accommodation • Two breathtaking coastal mini-coach • Full Irish breakfast daily drives along the Ring of Kerry • Services of an experienced local driver/guide and Beara Peninsula

DAY 1 SUNDAY return journey towards Dublin, making a stop Birr Castle & Adare on route at the Rock of Cashel sitting high above the town. Depart Dublin 09.00. Travel West to the unique setting of Birr Castle and Gardens. Return Dublin 19:00 The tour continues to the historic village of Adare just outside Limerick. From here we head to your base for the next two nights. DUBLIN

Overnight—Killarney BIRR CASTLE DAY 2 MONDAY DINGLE ADARE Killarney & the Ring of Kerry PENINSULA CASHEL Today you tour one of the world’s classic 2 KILLARNEY CORK routes, the Ring of Kerry. After departing BEARA 1 Killarney there will be great views across PENINSULA KINSALE to the Dingle Peninsula before reaching the little fishing village of Portmagee. The tour continues on around the Ring with stops at Moll’s Gap and the Ladies View. Departures from Dublin Overnight—Killarney

DAY 3 TUESDAY SUNDAYS May 6—September 23 Beara Peninsula & Kinsale The highlight this morning is a drive over the Twin Single dramatic Healy Pass on the Beara Peninsula. B&B 839 1099 In the afternoon the tour follows the West Hotel 1009 1289 Cork coastal route through Clonakilty and Timoleague before arriving in the harbour town of Kinsale for the night. Overnight—Kinsale

DAY 4 WEDNESDAY Exclusions: Lunch, dinner & refreshments. Entrances to all Cork City & the Rock of Cashel visitor attractions paid locally. You will depart Kinsale for the short journey to Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate Cork City. In the afternoon you will start your sharing: B&B $669 / Hotel $809. No departure June 3.

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Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey

3 DAYS From Blarney Castle • Kinsale • Cobh And The Titanic • Waterford • • 2 NIGHTS $609 Wicklow Mountains • Glendalough • Cork • Kildare • Jameson Distillery

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by modern • 2 nights ensuite accommodation • Cobh—experience the touring mini-coach • Full Irish breakfast daily historic Irish emigration port • Services of an experienced local as well as last call driver/guide of the Titanic

DAY 1 here you continue east towards Waterford, Cork, Cahir & Blarney making a stop in Tramore. Here you have the chance to visit the famous Waterford Depart Dublin 08:00. Travel south through Crystal factory. the lush farming counties of Kildare, Laois and Tipperary & continue on to Blarney. Later Overnight—Kilkenny we take the short drive to Midleton—home DAY 3 to Jameson Whisky—where you can tour the DUBLIN world famous distillery. In the afternoon you Wicklow & Glendalough will explore the beautiful coastline of West You have a couple of hours free to GLENDALOUGH Cork with its historic villages, beautiful beaches, explore the city centre before you WICKLOW depart Kilkenny for the Wicklow Mountains. inlets, and tiny coves. CAHIR 1 KILKENNY One of the most impressive areas is around Overnight—Kinsale WATERFORD Glendalough (“valley of the lakes”) where you COBH TRAMORE CORK DAY 2 have the choice of taking one of the beautiful 1 KINSALE Cobh, Waterford & Kilkenny walking trails or exploring the ruins 6th century CLONAKILTY monastery with its famous round tower. After Today is spent exploring some of the highlights a couple of hours here you continue on the of the South East starting with the historic port last section of the tour—travelling through of Cobh—the major departure point for Irish Departures from Dublin the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National emigration through the 19th and 20th centuries Park and crossing the famous Sally Gap. MONDAYS as well as famously the last port of call of the April 2—October 29 Titanic on its ill-fated maiden voyage. From Return Dublin 18:30 THURSDAYS April 5—October 25

Twin Single B&B 609 699 Hotel 709 849

Exclusions: Lunch, dinner & refreshments. Entrances to all visitor attractions paid locally. Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate: B&B $489 / Hotel $569.

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West Coast Explorer

3 DAYS From The Burren • Cliffs of Moher • Galway • Cong • • NIGHTS 2 $649 Clonmacnoise • Locke’s Distillery • Kinvara • Burren • Kylemore Abbey

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by modern • 2 nights ensuite accommodation • Explore the stunning touring mini-coach • Full Irish breakfast daily Cliffs of Moher • Services of an experienced local • Tour the oldest legal distillery driver/guide in the world

DAY 1 FRIDAY round towers. The final stop for the tour is at Cliffs of Moher & Galway Locke’s Distillery—reputedly the oldest legal distillery in the world. The first stop of the day will be the village of CONNEMARA Return Dublin 19:00 CLONMACNOISE Kinvara. From here it is only a short drive to CONG GALWAY 2 the Burren. After the Burren you will visit the DUBLIN CLIFFS stunning Cliffs of Moher. Here you can walk OF MOHER THE BURREN the cliff top trails or visit the award winning environmental exhibition. Galway City will be your base for the next two nights. This lively student town has no shortage of good pubs and restaurants. Departures from Dublin Overnight—Galway FRIDAYS DAY 2 SATURDAY April 6—October 19 Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Travel inland through the Maam Valley to the village of Cong on the shore of Lough Corrib. APRIL—OCTOBER You continue through the heart of Connemara Twin Single for a visit to the beautiful house and grounds at Kylemore Abbey. Further around the circuit you B&B 649 759 will see the Connemara National Park, Clifden Hotel 789 929 (the first transatlantic flight landed here), the Sky Road, and the of Connemara. Overnight—Galway

DAY 3 SUNDAY Clonmacnoise & Locke’s Distillery You will leave Galway behind and take some of the back roads on your route back to Exclusions: Lunch, dinner & Dublin. The first highlight of the day is the refreshments. Entrances to all visitor attractions paid locally. early Christian site of Clonmacnoise—with its Prices are land-only per person collection of churches, stone crosses, and in Canadian dollars. No departure on June 29. Child rate: B&B $519 / Hotel $629.

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Discover Northern Ireland

3 DAYS From Northern Ireland • Titanic Quarter • Bangor • Giant’s Causeway • NIGHTS 2 $649 Game of Thrones Scenery • Downpatrick • Castle Ward • Mourne Mountains

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by modern • 2 nights ensuite accommodation • Explore Castle Ward where touring mini-coach • Full Irish breakfast daily scenes from Game of Thrones • Services of an experienced local driver/guide were shot including Winterfell

DAY 1 TUESDAY and Ballycastle. In the afternoon you will GIANT’S Belfast & Titanic Quarter have a chance to explore the incredible rock CAUSEWAY formations at the Giant’s Causeway. Several BALLYCASTLE Depart Dublin 09.00. After a short tour of places along today’s route were used as filming GLENARM Belfast you will arrive in the newly redeveloped locations for the TV series Game of Thrones. Titanic Quarter. You will have time for lunch BELFAST 2 BANGOR and perhaps a visit to the award-winning Overnight—Bangor museum. Later in the afternoon you will travel DAY 3 THURSDAY into the countryside of for a visit St Patrick & the Irish Sea to the world famous house & gardens at Mount The day starts with a trip along the Ards DUBLIN Stewart before arriving in the seaside resort Peninsula. At Portaferry we take a boat to town of Bangor. visit Castle Ward and for Game of Thrones Overnight—Bangor enthusiasts, the location of Winterfell and DAY 2 WEDNESDAY other scenes. In the afternoon the tour Game of Thrones & continues along the coast, with the Mourne Giant’s Causeway Mountains on one side and the Irish Sea on the other. After a detour into the heart of the Today you will follow one of the world’s great mountains, you will reach the coast again. driving routes—the Causeway Coastal route From here you return back across the border through the beautiful scenery of the Antrim Departures from Dublin and travel south to Dublin. Coast. Along the way you will make stops in Return Dublin 19:00 TUESDAYS attractive historic villages such as Glenarm April 3—October 24

Twin Single B&B 649 669 Hotel 669 849

Exclusions: Lunch, dinner & refreshments. Entrances to all visitor attractions paid locally. Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. No departure on July 10. Child rate: B&B $519 / Hotel $539.

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Irish Castles, Gardens & Manor Houses

4 DAYS From Book of Kells • National Famine Museum • Park • • NIGHTS 3 $809 Florence Court • Enniskillen • Clonmacnoise • Birr Castle & Gardens

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by • 3 nights ensuite accommodation • Explore the unique setting modern touring mini-coach • Full Irish breakfast daily of Birr Castle & Gardens • Services of an experienced local driver/guide including the “Great Telescope”

DAY 1 SUNDAY DAY 4 WEDNESDAY Birr Castle & Adare Book of Kells Depart Dublin 09.00. The first stop of the There are a still some fascinating sights to day is House. After a short visit be visited today, including the heritage town ENNISKILLEN we head through the of Kells, where the famous Book of Kells was CARRICK ON to Birr Castle. From here we visit Adare— discovered. After lunch you will travel through 2 SHANNON often called "Ireland's prettiest village." the lovely rural countryside to Trim Castle, ROSCOMMON KELLS Overnight—Killaloe the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland. CLONMACNOISE DUBLIN Return Dublin 19:00 DAY 2 MONDAY KILLALOE 1

Clonmacnoise LIMERICK Today you will be travelling through the counties of Tipperary, Offaly, and Roscommon. In the morning you will travel north on the shores of Lough Derg. A scenic drive from here brings you to Clonmacnoise—an early Christian site in a beautiful setting on the banks of Departures from Dublin the . Overnight—Carrick-on-Shannon SUNDAYS April 22 / May 6, 20 / June 3, DAY 3 TUESDAY 24 / July 15 / August 5, 26 / Enniskillen September 9, 23 / October 7 Today will be a relaxed day exploring the Lakelands of and across the Twin Single border into Northern Ireland. The highlight B&B 809 949 of the day is a visit to 18th century Florence Hotel 899 1039 Court, one of the grandest country houses in the whole of Ireland. From here, we stop in the historic market town of Enniskillen, with its 600 year old castle sitting proudly on the banks of the River Erne. Exclusions: Lunch & refreshments. Overnight—Carrick-on-Shannon Entrances to all visitor attractions paid locally. Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate: B&B $649 / Hotel $719.

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RAIL tours

YOUR TRAIN awaits! Our Rail Tours offer the perfect alternative for clients who prefer not to drive in Ireland, but want to see as much of the Emerald Isle as possible. Sit back and relax, taking in the beauty of the Irish countryside on the following tours.

DAILY departures Whether you book an independent package with the freedom to travel as you please, or one of our daily departures with local guides—the choice is yours! See Ireland at your own pace or with a knowledgeable guide.

TOUR inclusions • All travel by rail & coach

• Reserved seats on trains

• Entrance fees to all attractions

• Information pack including itinerary & local information

• Experienced driver/guide on coaches. Host on trains

• Hotel/B&B accommodation on all extended tours

• Full Irish breakfast daily

See ritvacations.com for full detailed itineraries and more! RAIL TOURS

Daily Rail Tours

Departing from Dublin every Monday—Saturday Visit ritvacations.com for full, detailed itineraries.

The Ring of Kerry Cork, Blarney & Cobh The Cliffs of Moher $199 PER PERSON $199 PER PERSON $199 PER PERSON A full day tour offering a unique A highly enjoyable trip to Ireland's A day trip to Ireland's rugged opportunity to experience the southern capital, Cork, visiting the and unique mid-western coast, world renowned Ring of Kerry with world renowned and through Limerick on the mighty its overwhelming mountains and the Queenstown Story at Cobh, River Shannon and on then to the seascapes. On this tour there are on Cork Harbour, famous as the imposing Bunratty Castle with views of the Skellig Islands, where Titanic's last port of call. its lovely folk park. The stunning Star Wars: The Force Awakens Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and was recently filmed. Galway Bay.

The Giants Causeway Waterford & Kilkenny The Aran Islands $199 PER PERSON $189 PER PERSON $265 PER PERSON A fascinating day out to the famed Enjoy a full day tour to a big A unique opportunity to visit Inis Antrim coast with its spectacular chunk of Ireland's Ancient East— Mór, the largest of the three Aran seascapes taking in the Giant's in Ireland's sunny south east. We Islands and one of the most popular Causeway and Dunluce Castle. visit the ancient city of Kilkenny vacation destinations in Ireland. Set Enjoy a stop at the famous or as it is known "The Marble City." on the West Coast of Ireland in the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, We continue on to explore the mouth of Galway Bay, Inis Mór is a first erected in 1755! historic Viking City of Waterford of traditional , where we visit The Waterford culture and music, unique in its Crystal Visitor Centre. geology, archaeology and history.

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2 Day Tours

Game of Thrones, Galway City, Cliffs of Cork, Killarney & Belfast & Giants Moher & Medieval Ring of Kerry Causeway Banquet $479 PER PERSON $499 PER PERSON $499 PER PERSON Departs Monday to Saturday Departs Tuesday, Friday & Saturday Departs Monday to Friday A two day tour to the South and South West of Ireland taking in Cork, This tour covers the highlights Experience one of Ireland’s most Blarney Castle, The Queenstown of Belfast City, stunning scenery famous cultural and historical Story at Cobh, overnighting in featured in the award-winning nights—The World Famous Medieval Killarney and touring the world Game of Thrones and Giant's Banquet in the Great Hall of Bunratty renowned Ring of Kerry along Causeway into two exciting days. Castle overnighting in quality hotel the Wild Atlantic Way. The Ring At Cushendun we walk to the Caves accommodation in Bunratty Village of Kerry is a 179 km-long circular where Melisandre of Asshai gave and enjoying a tour to the Cliffs tourist route in , South birth to her "shadow baby" who of Moher and Galway. There is Western Ireland. On this tour there then slayed Renly Baratheon. vibrancy to this friendly city, which are views of the Skellig Rocks Then on to Ballycastle to see many delight in, and few forget. (islands), where Star Wars: The Force where Varys was born as a slave Music, festivals, horse racing, pubs, Awakens was recently filmed. in the Free Cities. Travel along the restaurants, shops, theatres and natural tree arches of Dark Hedges most of all Galway people, combine DAY 1 on Kings Road, one of Ireland's most to create an atmosphere you'll want Cork, Blarney Castle & Cobh photographed locations, where Arya to return to again and again. Stark escaped from Kings Landing. DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 1 Galway City & Medieval Ring of Kerry Belfast City & Titanic Quarter Banquet Full itinerary at ritvacations.com.

DAY 2 DAY 2 Game of Thrones & Bunratty Castle & Giants Causeway Cliffs of Moher Full itinerary at ritvacations.com. Full itinerary at ritvacations.com.

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3 Day Tours

Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, Ring of Cork, Blarney Connemara & Kerry & Cliffs of Moher Castle & Dingle Aran Islands FROM $859 PER PERSON FROM $799 PER PERSON FROM $879 PER PERSON Departs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Departs Monday to Saturday Thursday & Saturday Departs Monday to Saturday A three day tour to the South and A three day tour to the South and South West of Ireland taking in Cork, Experience the delights of Galway South West of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Bay surrounded by the Burren Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story and then based in Killarney, region and the Cliffs of Moher, Story and then from Killarney, touring the Ring of Kerry along facing spectacular Connemara touring the Ring of Kerry along the Wild Atlantic Way. The Ring across the water with the Aran the Wild Atlantic Way. The Ring of Kerry is a 179 km-long circular Islands lying at the mouth of this of Kerry is a 179 km-long circular tourist route in County Kerry, South world famous inlet. Staying in city tourist route in County Kerry, South Western Ireland. On this tour there centre accommodation for two Western Ireland. On this tour there are views of the Skellig Rocks nights in the heart of vibrant & are views of the Skellig Rocks (islands), where Star Wars: The cultural Galway City also known as (islands), where Star Wars: The Force Force Awakens was recently filmed. "the City of the Tribes." Includes a Awakens was recently filmed. The The tour takes in a day touring the flight to the Aran Islands! tour also takes in the Cliffs of Moher Dingle Peninsula. DAY 1 and Galway Bay, returning to Dublin DAY 1 Cliffs of Moher by train from Galway. Cork, Blarney Castle & Cobh DAY 1 DAY 2 Cork, Blarney Castle & Cobh DAY 2 Aran Islands by plane Ring of Kerry DAY 2 DAY 3 Ring of Kerry DAY 3 Connemara & Kylemore Dingle Peninsula Abbey DAY 3 Full itinerary at ritvacations.com. Full itinerary at ritvacations.com. Bunratty & Cliffs of Moher Full itinerary at ritvacations.com.

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Grand Atlantic

4 DAYS From Kildare • Cork • Blarney Castle • Cobh • Killarney • Ring of Kerry • Dingle • NIGHTS 3 $1089 Kenmare • Shannon • Cliffs of Moher • Burren • Galway

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by rail and • Tour the stunning Cliffs of Moher • Kiss the Blarney Stone and modern touring coach • Full Irish breakfast daily gain the "gift of eloquence" • 3 nights ensuite accommodation • Visit the stunning Cliffs of Moher

DAY 1 DAY 4 Cork, Blarney Castle and Cobh Connemara and Kylemore Abbey Depart Dublin 07:00 and travel through the Depart Galway as our tour of Connemara heads KYLEMORE countryside of Kildare. Once we arrive into towards Moycullen. From Moycullen the road ABBEY GALWAY DUBLIN Cork, we head to the historic Blarney Castle. rises and falls towards the lovely village of CONNEMARA 1 You will have time to kiss the famous stone. Oughterard. There is a lunch break at Kylemore CLIFFS OF th From Blarney, we head to Cóbh for a short city Abbey and Gardens, an 18 century castle. MOHER BUNRATTY tour. The rest of the evening is free and perfect We are now in the Gaeltacht or Irish speaking CASTLE for some live traditional Irish music. area of Connemara where Gaelic or Irish is still KILLARNEY BLARNEY 2 CASTLE Overnight—Killarney the everyday spoken language. Our tour of COBH CORK Connemara heads towards the Galway station RING OF DAY 2 KERRY now, before we return to Dublin at 21:50. Ring of Kerry Tour After breakfast we head for the stunning Ring of Kerry. We will make a stop at the Kerry Bog Departures from Dublin Village Museum. An essential part of any visit DEPARTS DAILY EXCEPT to Ireland, this tour circles the magnificent FRIDAY & SUNDAY MacGillycuddy Reeks and runs through its many passes and valleys along the shores of Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay. JANUARY—MAY / Overnight—Killarney OCTOBER—DECEMBER DAY 3 Twin Single Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway B&B 1089 1399 We cross the river Shannon which is Ireland’s Hotel 1399 1699 longest river. After a brief city tour we travel onto Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. There will JUNE—SEPTEMBER be a lunch stop at O’ Connor’s Pub in Doolin Twin Single before arriving at the Cliffs of Moher. From B&B 1139 1449 here we take the coast road with time for photos along The Burren. At the end of the Hotel 1449 1749 day the coach will drop you off in the centre of Galway City. Prices are land-only per person Overnight—Galway in Canadian dollars. Child rate (under 16): B&B $929 / Hotel $999.

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Royal Atlantic

5 DAYS From Cork • Blarney Castle • Cobh • Killarney • Ring of Kerry • Dingle • Doolin • 4 NIGHTS $1389 Cliffs of Moher • Galway • Inis Mór • Dun Aonghusa • Kylemore Abbey

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by rail and • Day trip with flight to Aran Islands • Complete scenic tours of modern touring coach • Full Irish breakfast daily Connemara and the world • 4 nights ensuite accommodation famous Ring of Kerry • Fly to the Aran Islands and capture some stunning views of the West Coast DAY 1 DAY 4 Cork, Blarney Castle and Cobh Aran Islands KYLEMORE Depart Dublin 07:00 and travel through the This morning we head to Connemara Airport ABBEY countryside of Kildare. Once we arrive into for your short flight to Inis Mór. For many, GALWAY DUBLIN CONNEMARA 2 Cork, we head to the historic Blarney Castle. the highlight of the tour is the formidable INIS MÓR RIVER SHANNON You will have time to kiss the famous stone. pre-Christian fort of Dún Aonghusa, with CLIFFS OF MOHER From Blarney, we head to Cóbh for a short city spectacular sea-cliffs on the western side BUNRATTY LIMERICK CASTLE tour. The rest of the evening is free and perfect and unspoilt views of the Atlantic Ocean. BLARNEY KILLARNEY for some live traditional Irish music. Overnight—Galway 2 CASTLE COBH Overnight—Killarney RING OF KERRY CORK DAY 5 DAY 2 Connemara and Kylemore Abbey Ring of Kerry Tour Depart Galway as our tour of Connemara Departures from Dublin After breakfast we head for the stunning Ring leaves towards Moycullen. From Moycullen the of Kerry. We will make a stop at the Kerry Bog road rises and falls towards the lovely village of DEPARTS DAILY EXCEPT Village Museum. An essential part of any visit Oughterard. There is a lunch break at Kylemore FRIDAY & SUNDAY to Ireland, this tour circles the magnificent Abbey and Gardens, an 18th century castle. MacGillycuddy Reeks and runs through its We are now in the Gaeltacht or Irish speaking JANUARY—MAY / many passes and valleys along the shores area of Connemara where Gaelic or Irish is still OCTOBER—DECEMBER of Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay. the everyday spoken language. Our tour of Twin Single Overnight—Killarney Connemara heads towards Galway station now, before we return to Dublin at 21:50. B&B 1389 1799 DAY 3 Hotel 1799 2119 Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway We cross the river Shannon which is Ireland’s JUNE—SEPTEMBER longest river. After a brief city tour we travel Twin Single onto Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. There will B&B 1459 1859 be a lunch stop at O’ Connor’s Pub in Doolin before arriving at the Cliffs of Moher. From Hotel 1859 2249 here we take the coast road with time for photos along The Burren. At the end of the Prices are land-only per person in day the coach will drop you off in the centre Canadian dollars. Child rate (under 16): of Galway City. B&B $1179 / Hotel $1249. Please note: Should weather conditions be such as Overnight—Galway to curtail flights you will be taken on an alternative tour to Connemara.

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GETTING YOU closer Discover why it’s so easy to fall in love with Ireland on a driving holiday as you navigate sweeping roadways through the lush, green valleys dotted with thatched cottages. Revel at the spectacular and dramatic vistas around every bend. Explore the personality of busy modern cities, the unspoiled tradition of rural villages and the breathtaking medieval architecture. Wherever you choose to go, your first class holiday experience will not be easy to forget.

GREAT value and choice If you are looking for a holiday which offers unbeatable value and choice, then you need look no further. Our wide choice of driving holidays offer you the freedom to see Ireland the way you choose. Your mood can dictate the direction you take each day or the type of accommodation you stay in.

FLEXIBILITY With our driving holidays, you have a completely flexible schedule—it’s your own custom tour! Go where the wind takes you; explore the popular sights and busy city centres, or get off the beaten path and experience the peace and solitude of the rural lifestyle. Decide for yourself where you would like to sleep for the night: whether it be in the luxurious confines of an authentic Irish castle or in the close comfort of a cozy family-run hotel. TERMS AND CONDITIONS All drivers must hold a national license valid for at least one year or more at time of rental Car Rental accompanied by a valid passport. DEPOSIT All major credit and debit ALL RATES INCLUDE (UP TO A $400 VALUE): cards are accepted. On collection ROYAL COVERAGE of the vehicle, a €250 security • Third Party Insurance & Liability Renting a car can be confusing with so many deposit will be charged to your • Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) card. On acceptable return, the local charges and fees to be paid. RIT have funds will be credited. Payment is made the car rental procedure simple for • Location Service Charge not accepted by Cash. All Credit everyone—all of our rentals include • Vehicle Licensing Fee and Debit cards used for deposit must be in the name of the renter. “Royal Coverage”—no more confusion! • Theft Protection MINIMUM AGE Minimum rental • Unlimited KMs age is 25 years. Drivers aged 25—29 can rent all vehicles except • Local Taxes full-size MPVs. MAXIMUM AGE There is no upper age limit. ADDITIONAL DRIVER RIT offers SUPER INCLUSIVE one free additional driver with all To make your booking process even easier—we now offer the option to upgrade your rental to our rentals SUPER INCLUSIVE package. From $150 (per weekly rental), you can have peace-of-mind knowing BABY SEAT Child seats are available at our Dublin Airport for a cost of that your rental will be worry-free, with a deductible from as little as €100 locally. €10.00 per day up to a maximum of €100 per rental and must be pre ordered at the point of reservation. GPS UNITS This service is only WEEKLY RATES available at Airport locations & Dublin City Centre at a cost of €11.49 per day. CAR TYPE (or similar) CLASS JAN 1—MAR 9 MAR 10—MAR 22 MAR 23—APR 2 ONE WAY RENTALS All rentals APR 3—MAY 2 MAY 3—JUL 19 JUL 20—AUG 12 returned to a different location MANUAL SEP 17—DEC 7 AUG 13—SEP 16 DEC 8—DEC 30 will incur a charge of €50 (except FORD FIESTA ECONOMY 239 239 529 within Dublin). DEDUCTIBLE All rentals come with VAUXHALL ASTRA COMPACT 249 249 579 a deductible, ranging from €1,600 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA STANDARD 319 319 719 to €1,750. The insurance excess can be reduced by €1,500 by purchasing VAUXHALL ZAFIRA MINI MPV 479 639 969 our SUPER INCLUSIVE package. FORD GALAXY MPV 609 899 1379 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PLAN (RAP) €4.40 per day, Enterprise will waive fees for tire damage, lost keys, glass damage & roadside CAR TYPE (or similar) CLASS JAN 1—MAR 9 MAR 10—MAR 22 MAR 23—APR 2 assistance. APR 3—MAY 2 MAY 3—JUL 19 JUL 20—AUG 12 FUEL Vehicles will be provided AUTOMATIC SEP 17—DEC 7 AUG 13—SEP 16 DEC 8—DEC 30 with a minimum ¼ tank. The customer has the option FORD FIESTA ECONOMY 299 579 699 of either Fuel Pre-Purchase VAUXHALL ASTRA COMPACT 319 669 839 or to pay for used Fuel on return of the rental vehicle. VAUXHALL INSIGNIA STANDARD 389 779 1039 All fees quoted in Euros—to be FORD GALAXY MPV 669 1059 1629 paid locally. Subject to terms & conditions.

Ford Fiesta Vauxhall Astra Vauxhall Insignia Ford Galaxy ECONOMY COMPACT STANDARD MPV

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Irish Adventure

8 DAYS From Dublin • Kilkenny • Waterford • Cork • Kinsale • Killarney • Ring of Kerry • Dingle • NIGHTS 7 $689 Adare • Galway • Westport • Donegal • Derry • Belfast

TOUR INCLUSIONS It’s about being welcomed like a member of the family. • 7 day “ROYAL COVERAGE” Relax... And make yourself at home. self-drive standard car rental If you are looking for a holiday which offers unbeatable value and choice, then you need (see page 43 for details) look no further. Our Irish Adventure will give you the freedom to travel where and when you • 7 nights ensuite accommodation wish during your stay in the Emerald Isle. Included in your B&B guide are over 1,000 homes vouchers at a wide selection of covering every county in Ireland. We provide you with your car and your B&B vouchers and B&B's throughout Ireland, including then you are free to select and book your lodgings as you travel. This is a great way to stay three, four & five-star with and meet one of Ireland’s best known assets—its people. • Full Irish breakfast daily • Access to the online B&B website featuring over 1,000 homes • Touring map of Ireland • Ireland Discount Booklet

# OF PEOPLE SHARING 2 3 4 1 ROOM TYPE Twin Triple 2x Twin Single CAR TYPE Astra Insignia Insignia Fiesta

JAN 1—MAR 22 / APR 3—MAY 31 / Upgrade to Super Inclusive 729 709 689 1089 OCT 1—DEC 31 Insurance from $150 MAR 23—APR 2 879 839 779 1369

Child Rate (2—11yrs): sharing with 2 adults $499. JUL 1—JUL 19 / AUG 13—SEP 30 799 779 759 1159 Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars. Pre-Booking: It is advisable to pre-book B&B’s for JUL 20—AUG 12 949 909 849 1439 July & August. Note: Easter supplement applies.

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Emerald Adventure

8 DAYS From Dublin • Trinity College • Book of Kells • Kilkenny • Waterford • Cork • Killarney • 7 NIGHTS $1009 Ring of Kerry • Burren • Galway • Westport • Donegal

TOUR INCLUSIONS Step back in time and enjoy the unique luxury and history of a castle stay • 5 day “ROYAL COVERAGE” in Ireland. Experience the very best of Ireland with this package. self-drive standard car rental First we transfer you to your first class hotel in Dublin where you are free to explore this (see page 43 for details) wonderful city for two days. On day three you will pick up your rental car and continue your • Airport transfer to your Dublin hotel adventure discovering the beautiful Irish countryside. Your bed and breakfast stay is a great • 2 nights pre-booked way of immersing yourself in the culture and lifestyle of Ireland while introducing you to one accommodation at a four-star of the country’s main attractions—its people. Finally, we add a stay at a luxury Irish castle. hotel in Dublin The breathtaking surroundings, exceptional service and deluxe accommodation will have • 1 night at a four-star luxury you feeling like royalty for a day! Irish castle or manor • 4 nights ensuite accommodation vouchers at a wide selection of B&B's throughout Ireland, including # OF PEOPLE SHARING 2 3 4 1 three, four & five-star ROOM TYPE Twin Triple 2x Twin Single • Full Irish breakfast daily CAR TYPE Astra Insignia Insignia Fiesta • Access to the online B&B website featuring over 1,000 homes JAN 1—MAR 22 / OCT 1—DEC 31 1039 1019 1009 1699 • Touring map of Ireland MAR 23—APR 2 1209 1139 1109 1999 • Ireland Discount Booklet APR 3—MAY 31 1139 1069 1089 1839

JUN 1—JUL 19 / AUG 13—SEP 30 1189 1119 1149 1899

JUL 20—AUG 12 1339 1239 1249 2149

Upgrade to Super Inclusive Insurance from $150

Child Rate (2—11yrs): sharing with 2 adults $699. Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars. Pre-Booking: It is advisable to prebook B&B’s for July & August. Supplements available for five-star castle options on request. Note: Easter supplement applies.

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Castle & Country

8 DAYS From Kinnity Castle • • Faithlegg House • Hayfield Manor • Cabra Castle • Kilronan Castle • • Castle • Mount Juliet Estate • NIGHTS 7 $839 Castle • Fitzpatrick Castle • Ballyseede Castle • Cahernane House

TOUR INCLUSIONS Combine a real Irish B&B welcome with a stay in a luxury castle. • 7 day “ROYAL COVERAGE” Combine the luxury of an Irish castle with the simple life. Step back in time and enjoy a stay self-drive standard car rental in one of Ireland’s luxurious castle hotels. They are world renowned for their Irish welcome (see page 43 for details) and luxury surroundings. They offer all the comforts of a modern deluxe hotel without • 1 night pre-booked compromising their medieval past. Experience the real Ireland in our selection of welcoming accommodation at a Bed and Breakfasts situated throughout the entire island. You will never be far from a place to luxury Irish castle stay and you can be assured your welcome will always be friendly and the food and company • Choice of castles available excellent. An unforgettable experience is on offer with this driving holiday. • 6 nights ensuite accommodation vouchers at a wide selection of B&B's throughout Ireland, including three, four & five-star Deluxe Castle Options • Full Irish breakfast daily • Kilronan Castle, Roscommon • Lough Eske Castle, Donegal • Access to the online B&B website • Ballyseede Castle, Tralee • Waterford Castle, Waterford featuring over 1,000 homes • Clontarf Castle, Dublin • , by Galway • Touring map of Ireland • Ireland Discount Booklet # OF PEOPLE SHARING 2 3 4 1 ROOM TYPE Twin Triple 2x Twin Single CAR TYPE Astra Insignia Insignia Fiesta

Upgrade to Super Inclusive JAN 1—MAR 22 / OCT 1—DEC 31 869 899 839 1369 Insurance from $150 MAR 23—APR 2 1069 999 939 1649

APR 3—MAY 31 969 999 1099 1499 Child Rate (2—11yrs): sharing with 2 adults $529. Prices are per person in Canadian JUN 1—JUL 19 / AUG 13—SEP 30 1149 1139 1099 1899 Dollars. Pre-Booking: It is advisable to pre-book B&B’s for July & August. Note: JUL 20—AUG 12 1329 1279 1229 2199 Supplement for Ashford & .

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Roam Around Irish Delight

8 DAYS From Dublin • Temple Bar • Trinity College • Mourne Mountains • Irish National Stud • Cliffs of Moher • Bunratty Castle • Adare • Ring of Kerry • Muckross • 7 NIGHTS $839 Killarney National Park • Midleton • Kenmare • Kinsale • Wexford

TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 3 DAY 6 • 7 day “ROYAL COVERAGE” Killarney Cork self-drive standard car rental Enjoy all that Clare has to offer from the Loads to see and do today. Cork city, (see page 43 for details) unique lunar landscape of the Burren to Ireland’s second largest with its English • 5 nights accommodation in first the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Bunratty market; the village of Blarney with its "stone class hotels & manors Castle and Folk Park are also worth a visit. of eloquence;" Cobh—the last port of call of • 2 nights B&B accommodation Continue to Kerry via Limerick and Adare, the Titanic and the Jameson Heritage Centre • All rooms ensuite a picturesque village with many thatched in Midleton to learn all about Irish whiskey. cottages. • Full Irish breakfast daily Overnight—Trident Hotel, Kinsale Overnight—Pre-booked B&B, Killarney • Touring map of Ireland DAY 7 • Ireland Discount Booklet DAY 4 Wicklow Ring of Kerry Head east along the coast via Youghal Spend the day exploring the Ring of and Dungarvan to Waterford, a city famous DAY 1 Kerry on one of Ireland’s most beautiful worldwide for its crystal. Stop in New Ross Arrive Dublin peninsulas. Ladies View offers some of to visit the MV Dunbrody, a replica of a Arrive in Ireland's Capital City, which the more spectacular views of the Killarney 19th century famine ship before driving has something to offer every tourist, valley. Visit and Traditional thru’ the lush farmland of Wexford into from the trendy Temple Bar area to its Farms in Killarney National Park. the mountainous region of Wicklow. Georgian Squares. Overnight—Pre-booked B&B, Killarney Overnight—Tulfarris Hotel, Wicklow Overnight—Camden Court, Dublin DAY 5 DAY 8 DAY 2 Kerry/West Cork Home Dublin/Clare Drive south to West Cork passing through Return car to rental depot at the airport Cross the central Plains towards the Kenmare and then on through Glengarriff, for return flight home. Shannon Estuary. Enroute visit the Irish Bantry and Skibbereen. Take a boat trip to National Stud and Horse Museum in Garinish Island just outside Glengarriff to Kildare before arriving in Bunratty village. view the incredible subtropical gardens. Overnight—Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty Overnight—Trident Hotel, Kinsale

# OF PEOPLE SHARING 2 3 4 1 Check ritvacations.com for more Roam ROOM TYPE Twin Triple 2x Twin Single Around Ireland itineraries, including CAR TYPE Astra Insignia Insignia Fiesta the Irish Wonder & Irish Splendour. JAN 1—MAR 22 / OCT 1—DEC 31 869 899 839 1369

MAR 23—APR 2 1069 999 939 1649

APR 3—MAY 31 969 999 1099 1499

JUN 1—JUL 19 / AUG 13—SEP 30 1149 1139 1099 1899 Prices are land-only per person in Canadian JUL 20—AUG 12 1329 1279 1229 2199 dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $499. Holiday supplements apply.

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Elegant Ireland

8 DAYS From Dublin • Meath • Belfast • Antrim Coast • Giant’s Causeway • Derry • Donegal • Westport • Galway • Waterford • Killarney • Adare • Kildare • Clifden • NIGHTS 7 $1269 Leitrim • Ring of Kerry

TOUR INCLUSIONS Elegance and comfort • 5 day “ROYAL COVERAGE” combined with genuine hospitality. self-drive standard car rental A luxury chauffeur transfer will greet you BELFAST (see page 43 for details) on arrival and escort you to your first DONEGAL • 7 nights accommodation in first class hotel in Ireland’s exciting capital, LEITRIM class hotels, castles & manors Dublin, where you will spend the next CLIFDEN • Private chauffeur transfer on arrival two nights. After picking up your car MEATH or departure rental, continue your holiday in style DUBLIN • Pre-booked accommodation while pampering yourself in our specially KILDARE as per itinerary selected hotels & castles. The magic of ADARE • Full Irish breakfast daily Ireland is yours to discover. WATERFORD • Touring map of Ireland KILLARNEY • Ireland Discount Booklet

# OF PEOPLE SHARING 2 3 4 1 ROOM TYPE Twin Triple 2x Twin Single CAR TYPE Astra Insignia Insignia Fiesta

JAN 1—MAR 22 / OCT 1—DEC 31 1379 1269 1269 2089

Upgrade to Super Inclusive MAR 23—APR 2 1649 1549 1599 2599 Insurance from $150 APR 3—MAY 31 1539 1429 1489 2399

JUN 1—JUL 19 / AUG 13—SEP 30 1599 1489 1539 2529 Child Rate (2—11yrs): sharing with 2 adults $699. Prices are per person JUL 20—AUG 12 1699 1599 1649 2749 in Canadian Dollars.

48 ritvacations.com CHOOSE your adventure

Elegant North Elegant South Elegant West Collect your vehicle and depart Head south through medieval Start off in Wicklow the "Garden of from Dublin on this 7 night tour Waterford and discover the Ancient Ireland," just south of Dublin. Travel featuring some of Ireland’s most East. From here travel west towards through the Curragh for a tour of beautiful areas. Explore the famous Killarney & stop for a visit to Blarney the Irish National Stud. Galway is the Giant's Causeway & discover the Castle. Travel the famous Ring of main city in the west, where you can history of the Titantic in Belfast & Kerry or the Dingle Peninsula, before take a day trip out to the stunning catch a glimpse of the stunning heading back to the buzz of Ireland's Aran Islands or the Connemara Coast. cliffs at . capital city—Dublin. Finish up in Dublin—intimate as a village, sophisticated as a metropolis. HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS Newgrange • Titantic Belfast • Waterford Crystal • Cork • Giant's Causeway • Slieve League • Blarney Castle • Ring of Kerry • Irish National Stud • Birr Castle • Killybegs • Belleek Pottery • Skelling Islands • Cliffs of Moher • Galway • Aran Islands • Kylemore Abbey • Temple Bar • Dingle • Guinness Storehouse • Connemara • Croagh Patrick • Trinity College Book of Kells Sligo • Trim Castle • Temple Bar

DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 Dunboyne Castle, Meath Faithlegg House, Waterford , Kildare

DAYS 2 & 3 DAYS 2 & 3 DAYS 2 & 3 Europa Hotel, Belfast Malton Hotel, Killarney Abbeyglen Castle, Clifden

DAYS 4 & 5 DAYS 4 & 5 DAYS 4 & 5 Harvey's Point, Donegal Dunraven Arms, Adare Kilronan Castle, Roscommon

DAYS 6 & 7 DAYS 6 & 7 DAYS 6 & 7 Gresham Hotel, Dublin Gresham Hotel, Dublin Gresham Hotel, Dublin

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Cottage Adventure

8 DAYS From Carlow • Clare • Cork • Donegal • Dublin • Galway • Kerry • Kildare • Kilkenny • 7 NIGHTS $299 Limerick • Mayo • Meath • Sligo • Tipperary • Waterford • Wexford • Wicklow

TOUR INCLUSIONS Stay at an Irish cottage—your home away from home. Our Cottage Adventure • 7 day “ROYAL COVERAGE” is a self catering vacation based on a 7-night stay (or longer) in one of Ireland’s self-drive standard car rental popular locations combined with a car rental. Properties vary from traditional (see page 43 for details) style cottages to contemporary apartments and holiday homes in coastal, • 7 day fully furnished holiday home/ cottage rental riverside or lakeshore settings. • Saturday to Saturday rentals Staying in a self catering property is a great way to savour Irish life. You set the pace— (during high season) breakfast whenever you wish, eat in or eat out today—you decide. The family can feel totally • Touring map of Ireland "at home" in their holiday setting. It is an ideal way to discover the magic of the Emerald Isle. • Ireland Discount Booklet • Service charges and local taxes Choose from properties throughout Ireland. We offer unique cottage locations in many counties. We are always adding new locations! Check ritvacations.com for the latest offers!

• Antrim • Donegal • Mayo • Carlow • Dublin • Meath • Cavan • Galway • Sligo • Clare • Kerry • Waterford • Cork • Kilkenny • Wexford • Derry • Leitrim • Wicklow

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GALWAY DUBLIN

ADARE WATERFORD KILLARNEY

Twin 2x Twin 3x Twin Single FROM 599 399 299 899 Upgrade to Super Inclusive from $150 Electrical charge—paid locally. Deposit: A refundable security deposit is paid locally on all rentals. Insurance All homes are fully furnished. Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars. Note: Easter supplement applies.

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New for Irish Landmark 2018 Adventure

8 DAYS From Carlow • Clare • Cork • Donegal • Dublin • Galway • Kerry • Kildare • Kilkenny • 7 NIGHTS $599 Limerick • Mayo • Meath • Sligo • Tipperary • Waterford • Wexford • Wicklow

TOUR INCLUSIONS

• 7 day “ROYAL COVERAGE” self-drive • Touring map of Ireland standard car rental (see page 43 for details) • Ireland Discount Booklet • Private, self-catered, historic landmark • Service charges and local taxes home for 2—7 nights

Respect and enjoy Ireland’s built heritage. Since 1992, Irish Landmark has been saving some of Ireland’s most iconic buildings, and making them accessible to the wider community. Properties are restored sensitively, with a focus on best practices in conservation, as well as comfort for our guests. An Irish Landmark stay means you get all the character and historic elegance without sacrifice and modern convenience. Tell us what you’re looking for in holiday accommodation, and we’ll show you which of the 31 properties might suit your needs! FROM Twin 999 We have lighthouses and tower houses, along with schoolhouses, 2x Twin 799 , gate lodges, and stately apartments, all sensitively restored 3x Twin 599 for a truly memorable and unique stay! Single 1399 • Ballealy Cottage • Tullymurray House • Wicklow Lighthouse • Barbican • Annaghmore • Inchiquinn House • Blackhead House Schoolhouse • SJ Schooner & Clipper Upgrade to Super • Blackhead Cutter • Clomantagh Castle • Galley Head Inclusive Insurance • Drum Gatelodge • Lightkeeper's House from $150 • Helen's Tower • Merrion Mews • Railway Crossing • Magherintemple Lodge Deposit: A refundable security Cottage • Triumphal Arch Lodge deposit is paid locally on all rentals. All homes are fully furnished. Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars. Note: Easter supplement applies.

52 ritvacations.com Blackhead Lightkeepers' House Tullymurry House Ideally situated on the North Shore of Belfast Lough, the This fabulous period home is a historic Irish country farm views from this property are stunning and fill visitors with house. Set on wonderful gardens including an orchard, pure delight and admiration. it is an ideal base for golf, fishing, hiking, walking, beach, and other outdoor pursuits.

Helen's Tower The Barbican Perched high above the rolling Positioned beyond an old stone hills of Co Down, Helen's Tower is bridge over the Glenarm River, The an enchanting three storey stone Barbican is a charming building with tower nestled deep in the woods gothic windows and a stone turret of the Estate. staircase.

Wicklow Head The Triumphal Lighthouse Arch Lodge Wicklow Head Lighthouse has Located in the heart of Co safeguarded the scenic Wicklow Fermanagh, this is an area of coastline since 1781. It is a peace outstanding natural beauty and seeker's haven with inspiring and is only a short distance from the refreshing views of the Irish Sea. tranquility of beautiful Lough Erne. The landscape and scenery surrounding the lighthouse provide a perfect backdrop for a unique and memorable break.

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Chauffeur Drive

8 DAYS From Boyne Valley • Mourne Mountains • Titanic Experience • Belfast City • Burren • Bushmills Distillery • Giant’s Causeway • Derry • Yeats Country • Galway • 7 NIGHTS $2399 Connemara • Cliffs of Moher • Wicklow • Glendalough • Kilkenny • Waterford • Killarney

YOUR DRIVER awaits Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery as you are chauffeured through some of the most spectacular country-side that the Emerald Isle has to offer. We have handpicked some of the finest country estates, hotels and manors for you to enjoy. The breathtaking surroundings, exceptional service and deluxe accommodation will have you Northern Highlights feeling like royalty! Our drivers are true professionals, whose Welcome to Dublin, Ireland’s vibrant DAYS 1 & 2 capital city. Journey through the lush knowledge of Ireland is second Gresham Hotel, Dublin pastures of the Boyne Valley, and to none. the Mourne Mountains en route to Belfast, where you can visit the Titanic DAYS 3 & 4 WHY CHOOSE Memorial, Belfast City Hall and the Europa Hotel, Belfast Titanic Experience. Drive through a chauffeur the pretty villages of Carnlough and DAYS 5 & 6 Your comfort is assured on Cushendall before reaching the Giant’s Causeway and enjoy some whiskey at Lough Eske Castle, Donegal a chauffeur drive vacation. nearby Old Bushmills Distillery. Visit You will miss nothing along the walled city of Derry, stop at Yeat’s DAY 7 the way, as you do not have grave in Drumcliffe and cruise Lough Glenlo Abbey, Galway to concentrate on the driving. Gill where his poetry will be recited Everything is planned and by your captain. Galway is the perfect base for exploring Ireland’s rugged prepared for you. From the west including Connemara, the Burren Full itinerary can be found at moment you clear customs and the majestic Cliffs of Moher. ritvacations.com. until you leave you are in the hands of a friendly, courteous and knowledgeable driver/ Twin 2x Twin 3x Twin guide, dedicated to just you. FROM 4299 2899 2399 Departures any day—year round. Prices are land-only per person in Canadian Dollars.

54 ritvacations.com BELFAST DONEGAL

GALWAY DUBLIN

ADARE WATERFORD KILLARNEY

Southern Highlights TOUR INCLUSIONS • 7 nights accommodation in first class DAYS 1 & 2 Dublin is an intimate city that combines hotels and manors stylish , wrought Gresham Hotel, Dublin • Private chauffeur transfer to your iron bridges, and fine theatres with Dublin hotel more than 1,000 pubs. Travelling • 5 day private chauffeured tour of southward along the coastline through DAY 3 Ireland with knowledgeable guide Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland, you Faithlegg House, Waterford • Full Irish breakfast daily may wish to visit the early Christian settlement of Glendalough, medieval • Pre-booked accommodation as per DAYS 4, 5 & 6 Kilkenny or Waterford, the oldest city itinerary in Ireland. You may kiss the stone of Malton Hotel, Killarney • Touring map of Ireland eloquence at famous Blarney Castle, • Ireland Discount Booklet and drive the dramatic landscapes of DAY 7 • Ireland Travel Guide—with the unforgettable Ring of Kerry and Dromoland Castle, Clare information, highlights and other Dingle Peninsula. The picturesque travel tips! village of Adare is known as Ireland’s prettiest village, where thatched Full itinerary can be found at cottages line the road. ritvacations.com.

CUSTOM TOURING Have something different in mind? We can design your own custom tour of any length, visiting the sights and places you choose.

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Castle Adventure

8 DAYS From Dublin • Trinity College • St Stephens Green • Book of Kells • Guinness Storehouse • • Shannon • Bunratty • Cliffs of Moher • Burren • Galway • Cong • NIGHTS 7 $1699 Westport • Roscommon

Experience Ireland in timeless style and luxury. Take it from us, this vacation will have you experiencing Ireland in both style and luxury. See the best of Ireland on this driving holiday custom designed by our very own staff. Whether it’s the bustling city of Dublin, the charming villages in the countryside, or the enchanting grounds of , this adventure will give you a true taste of the ROSCOMMON Emerald Isle. Each property offers the highest standard when it comes to accommodation, 2 food and service. Each is known for their distinctive setting and outstanding hospitality. CONG 1 DUBLIN 2 DAYS 1 & 2 DAYS 4 & 5 Kilronan Castle, Roscommon Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis ENNIS 2

DAY 3 DAYS 6 & 7 Ashford Castle, Cong Clontarf Castle, Dublin

# OF PEOPLE SHARING 2 1 TOUR INCLUSIONS ROOM TYPE Twin Single • 7 day “ROYAL COVERAGE” CAR TYPE Opel Astra Ford Fiesta self-drive standard car rental (see page 43 for details) MAY 5, 12, 19, 26 1749 2949 • 1 night at the five-star JUN 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 / JUL 7, 14 1849 3049 luxurious Ashford Castle • 2 nights accommodation at JUL 21, 28 / AUG 4, 11 1949 3149 the luxurious Kilronan Castle AUG 18, 25 / SEP 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 1799 2999 • 4 nights accommodation at four-star superior hotels OCT 6, 13, 20 1699 2899 • Full Irish breakfast daily • Touring map of Ireland Upgrade to Super Inclusive Insurance from $150 • Ireland Discount Booklet

Triple and Child rates available on request. Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars.

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Castle Explorer

8 DAYS From Dublin • Temple Bar • Abbey Theatre • Grafton Street • Howth • Kilkenny • Waterford • Crystal • Dunbrody Famine Ship • Blarney Castle • Killarney • NIGHTS 7 $1799 Ring of Kerry • Dingle • Bunratty • Cliffs of Moher

Stay in a selection of Ireland’s finest castles & manors. Our custom designed Castle Explorer provides the opportunity to discover the picturesque southern counties of Ireland while staying in luxurious accommodations. We begin in Ireland’s Viking capital, Waterford, where you will drive by scenic coastlines, beautiful valleys and mountain ranges. Next, is a two night stay in the picturesque town of Killarney, surrounded by County Kerry’s magical landscapes. Your driving holiday continues on a high note at Dromoland Castle, one of the most impressive and distinguished castle hotels in Ireland. Lastly, enjoy two unforgettable nights at the beautiful Clontarf Castle in Dublin. DUBLIN 2

SHANNON DAYS 1 & 2 DAY 5 1 Waterford Castle, Waterford Dromoland Castle, by Shannon

2 2 DAYS 3 & 4 DAYS 6 & 7 WATERFORD KILLARNEY Malton Hotel, Killarney Clontarf Castle, Dublin

# OF PEOPLE SHARING 2 1 TOUR INCLUSIONS ROOM TYPE Twin Single • 1 night at the five-star CAR TYPE Opel Astra Ford Fiesta luxurious Dromoland Castle • 6 nights castle, manor & first MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 1899 3399 class hotel accommodation JUN 5, 12, 19, 26 / JUL 3, 10, 17 1949 3449 • 7 day “ROYAL COVERAGE” self-drive standard car rental JUL 24, 31 / AUG 7, 14 1949 3449 (see page 43 for details) AUG 21, 28 / SEP 4, 11, 18, 25 1949 3449 • Full Irish breakfast daily OCT 2, 9, 16, 23 1799 3299 • Touring map of Ireland • Ireland Discount Booklet

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Castle Discovery

8 DAYS From Dublin • Temple Bar • Abbey Theatre • Grafton Street • Howth • Cavan • Donegal • Slieve League • Killybegs • Belleek Pottery • Kylemore Abbey • Westport • Cong • NIGHTS 7 $1799 Galway • Connemara • Aran Islands • Belfast • Antrim

Spoil yourself at deluxe castles & manors and indulge your senses. Discover Ireland’s beautiful Northern and Western coasts on this luxury driving holiday.

Standing high on the slopes of the Holywood Hills is the magnificent Culloden Estate and Spa, 2 DONEGAL BELFAST 1 the most prestigious luxury five-star hotel in Northern Ireland. Onwards for an unforgettable stay at the five-star luxurious award winning Lough Eske castle in Donegal. Your next stop is the city of Galway, a unique medieval city that offers great shopping during the day and comes alive at night with many a traditional music session. Finish up back in Dublin at the luxurious Clontarf Castle for your last two nights. GALWAY 2 2 DUBLIN DAYS 1 & 2 DAYS 4 & 5 Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast Glenlo Abbey, Galway

DAY 3 DAYS 6 & 7 Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Clontarf Castle, Dublin

TOUR INCLUSIONS

# OF PEOPLE SHARING 2 1 • 7 day “ROYAL COVERAGE” self-drive standard car rental ROOM TYPE Twin Single (see page 43 for details) CAR TYPE Opel Astra Ford Fiesta • 1 night at Culloden Estate & Spa—the most prestigious MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 1849 3199 luxury five-star hotel in JUN 5, 12, 19, 26 / JUL 3, 10, 17 1949 3299 Northern Ireland • 2 nights at the five-star JUL 24, 31 / AUG 7, 14 2099 3599 luxurious Lough Eske Castle AUG 21, 28 / SEP 4, 11, 18, 25 1999 3349 • 4 nights first class hotel accommodations OCT 2, 9, 16, 23 1799 3149 • Full Irish breakfast daily • Touring map of Ireland • Ireland Discount Booklet Upgrade to Super Inclusive Insurance from $150

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Dublin Delight

4 DAYS From Guinness Storehouse • • Teelings Whiskey • Christ Church Cathedral • NIGHTS 3 $599 Dublin Zoo • • • St Patricks Cathedral • Croke Park

TOUR INCLUSIONS Experience Ireland’s exciting capital city!

• 3 nights superior or first class Dublin has an abundance of activities and attractions to discover on our Dublin Delight hotel accommodation package. Visit Trinity College, , Christchurch Cathedral or the home of the • Full Irish breakfast daily world’s most famous brew—the Guinness Storehouse. Shoppers are well catered to with great stores on Grafton, Henry, and Nassau Streets. Your package includes a transfer from • 3 Day Dublin Pass: offers free entry to over 25 top attractions, museums and Dublin Airport to your hotel, and we also include a hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tour. monuments in Dublin The Dublin Pass is a sightseeing city card which allows visitors to experience everything • Airport transfer to Dublin city centre Dublin has to offer whilst saving both time and money. The Dublin Pass includes free entry to over 25 top attractions, monuments and museums, as well as wide range of • Hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tour additional discounts and dining offers. • City guide & map • Ireland Discount Booklet • Service charges and taxes HOTEL RATING JAN—MAR APR MAY—OCT Twin Share

BUSWELLS HOTEL 599 599 709

CAMDEN COURT 619 639 699

CROKE PARK HOTEL 609 699 699

GRESHAM HOTEL 699 729 749

MERRION HOTEL 1099 1319 1319

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Dublin & Belfast Delight

7 DAYS From Belfast City Hall • Titanic Experience • Crumlin Road Gaol • Christ Church Cathedral • Giant’s Causeway • Antrim Coast • Victoria Square • Queen’s Quarter • Belfast Cathedral • 6 NIGHTS $1249 Trinity College • Book of Kells • Guinness Storehouse • Grafton Street • Kilmainham Gaol

TOUR INCLUSIONS Enjoy two of Ireland’s most popular • 3 nights accommodation at and fascinating cities bursting with a four-star Dublin hotel culture and history. • 3 nights accommodation at With only a short train ride between a four-star Belfast hotel them, discover two of Ireland’s top cities. • Airport transfer to Dublin hotel With Dublin you can visit Trinity College, • Return rail ticket between the Guinness Storehouse, or relax in one Dublin & Belfast of the many gorgeous parks or gardens • Hop-on/hop-off Sightseeing Tours in throughout the city. Belfast is packed with Dublin & Belfast history, culture, exciting events, great food, • Full day excursion to the and super shopping. You’ll also find some Giant’s Causeway & Antrim Coast of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. • Full breakfast daily Whether it’s following in the footsteps of • Welcome city guides and map your favorite characters from Game of Thrones, or tracing the story of the Titanic • Ireland Discount Booklet right to its source, there’s something for everyone!

DEPARTS Twin Single JAN 1—APR 30 1249 1949 MAY 1—OCT 31 1349 1999

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Dublin, Killarney & Galway

8 DAYS From Guinness Storehouse • St Patricks Cathedral • Temple Bar • Trinity College • Kilmainham Gaol • • Muckross House & Gardens • • NIGHTS 7 $1539 Cliffs of Moher • Bunratty Folk Park • Wild Atlantic Way • Latin Quarter

TOUR INCLUSIONS

• Arrival transfer to your Dublin hotel • Rail travel from: Dublin to Killarney • 7 nights first class hotel accommodation & Galway to Dublin • Full Irish breakfast daily • Bus tour to Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, Burren & Galway Bay • Full day hop-on/hop-off Dublin sightseeing tour • Ireland Discount Booklet GALWAY DUBLIN 2 3 CLIFFS OF THE BURREN MOHER DAY 1 (tours can be arranged locally), or perhaps a day of exploring the exciting village. Arrive Dublin 2 Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney (or similar) Arrival transfer from Dublin Airport to your KILLARNEY four-star hotel in the city centre. Rest of day DAY 5 at leisure. Relax and unwind or venture out Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway for the evening. This morning, a short tour of Limerick City and Overnight—Ashling Hotel, Dublin (or similar) then to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Next we Departures DAY 2 visit the stunning Cliffs of Moher, Black Head, THURSDAY, FRIDAY & the Burren and Galway Bay. Dublin’s Fair City SATURDAY The full day is yours to explore Dublin’s Overnight—Harbour Hotel, Galway (or similar) "Fair City." A Dublin Bus hop-on/hop-off DAY 6 tour ticket is provided to help you get around Galway City JAN—APR / NOV—DEC and visit some of the city’s attractions. The day is at leisure in Galway City, known Twin Single Overnight—Ashling Hotel, Dublin (or similar) as "the city of the Tribes." Easy to explore 1539 2399 DAY 3 on foot, there are plenty of shops, pubs Killarney and historic sights to see. MAY / JUN / SEP After breakfast we head for the Kingdom Overnight—Harbour Hotel, Galway (or similar) Twin Single of Kerry. At your leisure, take the train from DAY 7 1799 2749 Dublin Heuston Station to the beautiful town of Dublin Killarney and your four-star accommodations JUL—AUG Return to Dublin on your own schedule today in the city centre. Trains depart every Twin Single with trains leaving Galway Station every few two hours. hours, for your last night in the capital. 1849 2799 Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney (or similar) Overnight—Ashling Hotel, Dublin (or similar) DAY 4 DAY 8 The South West Return home Today there are several different options Prices are land-only per person Your tour ends after a final hearty Irish breakfast in Canadian dollars. Child rates depending on your preference. Most popular in your Dublin Hotel. available on request. Hotels are in the area would be the stunning Ring of Kerry subject to availability.

ritvacations.com 61 SHAMROCK ROYAL Our First Class Shamrock Royal Coach Tour stays at some of the finest hotels in the country. From the charming countryside to the buzzing cities—our Shamrock Royal offers unbeatable hotels accommodations. See full tour itinerary on page 12.

The Grand Hotel, Kee’s Hotel, Donegal Europa Hotel, Belfast Malahide There are few hotels in Ireland that The World Famous Europa Hotel The Grand Hotel is a lovely four-star can boast more than 120 years of is located in the heart of Belfast property that overlooks the sea in continuous ownership in the same City Centre, just opposite the 19th the picturesque town of Malahide. family, but such is their unique century Grand Opera House. history in .

Westport Coast Hotel, Westport Gresham Hotel, O'Connell Street Known as one of Westport’s finest and most popular hotels, Located in the heart of the city centre on O’Connell Street, the Westport Coast Hotel is situated on the waterfront at the deluxe four-star Gresham Hotel is minutes from the Westport Quay overlooking Clew Bay. River Liffey & Temple Bar.

Bunratty Castle Hotel, Dromhall Hotel, Ormonde Hotel, by Shannon Killarney Kilkenny Bunratty Castle Hotel is situated Killarney’s famous mountain scenes Kilkenny’s premiere four-star city 8 kms from , provide a truly magnificent backdrop centre hotel is located in the main overlooking the historic Bunratty for the hotel which prides itself on shopping district and just a two Castle and Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub. first class comfort and service. minute walk from Kilkenny Castle.

All prices are in Canadian dollars per person, per night & include full Irish breakfast, service charges and taxes. Rates available for many other hotels. Child rates available upon request.

62 ritvacations.com MANOR ROYAL Our Deluxe Manor Royal Coach Tour is truly in a class of its own. Stay at several of the top hotels in the country, from iconic five-star manors, to stunning castles. See full tour hotels itinerary on page 14.

Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast Powerscourt Hotel, Wicklow Standing high on the slopes of the Holywood Hills, The Great Sugar Loaf Mountain is visible across the valley, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County Antrim between the tall elegant beech trees. The avenue slopes Coastline, stay at the most prestigious luxury five-star down, through woodland, before revealing the Palladian hotel in Northern Ireland. elegance of Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa, with its breathtaking views.

Kilronan Castle, Roscommon Connemara Coast Hotel, Galway Beautiful Kilronan Castle is majestically set on the shores The four-star Connemara Coast Hotel in Galway is ideally of Lough Meelagh surrounded by more than 40 acres of located only minutes from Galway city on the spectacular breathtaking scenery. Connemara coastline.

Malton Hotel, Killarney Granville Hotel, Waterford Nestled in six acres of gardens in the centre of Killarney town, With a unique history dating back to the 1700’s, this hotel the Malton has been a favourite retreat for over 150 years. overlooks the waterfront & marina in Ireland’s oldest city.

All prices are in Canadian dollars per person, per night & include full Irish breakfast, service charges and taxes. Rates available for many other hotels. Child rates available upon request.

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Abbeyglen Castle, Connemara , Adare Neslted in the romantic setting of the Twelve Bens with Located in the picturesque village of Adare, this five- beautiful views overlooking Clifden Bay. Close to Kylemore star hotel and golf resort provides guests with luxurious Abbey & the Connemara National Park. accommodations and fine dining.

Ashford Castle, Cong Ballyseede Castle, Ballynahinch Castle, Tralee Connemara Romantic Ashford Castle has Ballyseede is set in thirty acres From the luxurious riverside rooms rightfully earned the reputation of of native woodland and has been to the elegant restaurant and the being one of the world’s top resorts. wonderfully transformed into a intimate Fisherman’s Pub, the hotel. One of the most luxurious Ballynahinch Castle is the perfect hotels in Tralee. retreat.

Dromoland Castle, by Shannon Faithlegg House, Waterford Blending Old-World elegance with contemporary luxuries, A luxuriously restored 18th century mansion located just six Dromoland’s tradition of delivering impeccable service is miles outside Waterford City. never compromised.

All prices are in Canadian dollars per person, per night & include full Irish breakfast, service charges and taxes. Rates available for many other hotels. Child rates available upon request.

64 ritvacations.com CASTLES & manors

Glenlo Abbey, Galway Hayfield Manor, Cork Located on a stunning 138 acre estate on Lough Corrib, Hayfield Manor Hotel provides the ideal base from which Glenlo offers the discerning traveller a warm, personable to explore the vibrant city of Cork, one of Ireland’s largest and luxurious base during their travels to Galway. cities. Equipped with all the modern amenities.

Kinnitty Castle, Offaly Solis Lough Eske Muckross Park, Castle, Donegal Killarney Arrive up the winding avenue, Each of Lough Eske Castle’s One of the most luxurious five-star opening into breathtaking views of guestrooms blends the timeless Hotels in Killarney with views and a the 13th century castle seated on allure of its Gaelic heritage with location that are second to none. 650 acres of parkland, inclusive of the amenities of a modern world 60 acres of rolling lawns. class hotel.

Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny Waterford Castle, Waterford The luxury, sophistication and style of Lyrath Estate Hotel & Situated on its own private 310 acre island, each of the Spa is unsurpassed making it the ultimate destination resort luxury bedrooms offer traditional fabrics and exquisite in the historic medieval city of Kilkenny. furnishings.

All prices are in Canadian dollars per person, per night & include full Irish breakfast, service charges and taxes. Rates available for many other hotels. Child rates available upon request.

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Buswells Hotel, Dublin Camden Court Hotel, Dublin Once you enter the doors of Buswells, you will find yourself This Southside hotel is just a short walk from St. Stephens in an elegant, charming hotel where you can relax and enjoy Green and Grafton Street. All rooms have been designed for your trip to Dublin without ever being far from the action. the guest’s tranquility and comfort.

Ashling Hotel, Dublin Grand Central Hotel, Imperial Hotel, Cork Belfast The Ashling Hotel Dublin offers Located in an opulent building with This brand-new four-star hotel a great central location, adjacent over 200 years of history, enjoy one in Belfast city centre, opened just to Heuston Station, Dublin Zoo, of the most centrally located city this year, is set to become one of Kilmainham Gaol, Collins Barracks centre hotels Cork has to offer. the marquee hotels in Belfast city and on the Luas. centre.

Carlton Hotel, Dublin Airport Shelbourne Hotel, Stephens Green Carlton Dublin Airport Hotel is a modern four-star hotel, conveniently located next to the Airport and just five minutes Dublin’s most distinguished and famous hotel, the from the M1 and M50 Motorways. Shelbourne is located in the heart of the city, overlooking Stephens Green.

All prices are in Canadian dollars per person, per night & include full Irish breakfast, service charges and taxes. Rates available for many other hotels. Child rates available upon request.

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Cancellations of a flight or tour by RIT, provided that full The full and final payments are due no later than 60 days substitute some of our regular hotels. refund on all monies paid is made to the passenger. prior to departure. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS 7. Photographs appearing in the brochure are CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS All passengers must travel with a valid passport. representational, this is not a guarantee that everything RIT will accept the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard It is the passenger(s) responsibility to obtain at the will be as depicted at your intended destination. or American Express for deposits and full/final payments. passenger(s) own expense all documentation required CLAIMS Your authorization to use your Credit Card number for by all relevant government authorities. We suggest that Baggage claims must be made before leaving the airport— deposit and/or final payment indicates your compliance with prior to departure, the passenger(s) ascertain(s) the claims will not be honoured after such time. All claims of our booking terms and conditions, whether or not you have documentation required. In the event the passenger any other nature must be made in writing within 30 days of actually signed the appropriate draft. Verbal authorization of does not possess the proper documentation required, be the return flight to: your Credit Card confirms your reservation. aware that the carrier(s) reserve(s) the right to refuse the CANCELLATION POLICY passenger(s) and no refund will be permitted. Unless otherwise indicated, cancellation charges depend on PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED the length of time prior to the departure that written notice RIT cannot guarantee that destination airports, transfer is received by RIT. vehicles and accommodations will be wheelchair CHANGES accessible. Services for wheelchair confined passengers Royal Irish Tours Changes to a reservation will incur a minimum charge are not included in the prices. 13311 Yonge Street, Suite 201 of $50.00 per file. However, there will be no changes SPECIAL REQUESTS Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3L6 accepted within 21 days of departure. If you have any special requests you must ensure it 905-773-6773 or 1-866-907-8687 BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE is clearly advised of at the time of booking. We will Each person is entitled to two pieces of checked baggage endeavour to pass on all such requests on to the relevant with a total weight of 23kg (50lbs). Unless insured, all supplier. However, we cannot guarantee that any special baggage remains at the owner’s responsibility throughout requests will be met and failure to do so will not be a the trip. Note: On coach tours it is recommended only to breach of contract on our part. TICO Business Registration take one piece of checked luggage due to limited space on LIVING STANDARDS # 50010152 the coach. Consumers are asked to bear in mind and accept that TICKETING living standards, local customs, as well as the provision Printed on Recycled Paper Tickets are sent to the travel agents/ clients three weeks of utilities, services and accommodations may vary from Editor: Conor Duffy prior to departure providing full payment has been received. those with which they are familiar with in Canada. Designed by RC Design rcdesign.com Bookings made less than 14 days prior to departure will be GOVERNMENT APPROVAL September 2017 sent electronically. All flights/packages are conducted in accordance with RIT would like to thank Tourism Ireland, Caspar Diederik PRICING the conditions governing advance booking charters (@storytravelers) & Raymond Fogarty for some of the All prices in this brochure are quoted in Canadian Dollars. and are pursuant to regulations set out by the National photos appearing in this brochure. These prices are effective at the time of publication of Transportation Association. All flights are subject to this brochure and are subject to change without notice. government approval.

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