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Dennis O’Brien Music presents The SECOND O’Brien Musical Invasion of ...and Britain! September 29 - October 11, 2018

$3,585 Per Person, double occupancy

Highlights Include:

• 4 Live Performances, Including Liverpool • Game of Thrones Medieval Banquet • Liverpool Beatles Tour • Titanic Belfast • Bushmills Distillery • Giants Causeway • Cliffs of Moher

This is an exclusive travel program presented by InterTrav Corporation Day by Day Itinerary

Saturday, Sept. 29 – CHICAGO / EN ROUTE (I) 1952. Then we’re headed into Sligo, a vibrant coastal Early this afternoon we depart Chicago’s O’Hare town known for its literary and musical heritage, where International Airport by scheduled non-stop service on W.B. Yeats's poetry, prose and drama have always been the overnight transatlantic flight to Dublin, Ireland. closely associated. From Sligo, we’ll travel through to the , a hilltop stone fort Sunday, Sept. 30 – DUBLIN / (I,D) dating from 1700 BC, where we’ll enjoy breathtaking After landing at Dublin Airport your Driver/Guide will views of three counties and the rugged Donegal welcome you to Ireland. Our day begins with a coastline. Our final journey will take us to into Northern traditional Irish breakfast at Man O’ War Pub. Leaving Ireland and Ireland’s only walled city, Derry, also Dublin, we’ll stop in Athlone to visit Sean’s Bar, the known as Londonderry, and our City Hotel Derry. oldest pub in Ireland. Situated in the Heart of Ireland, Sean's Bar plays host to visitors from all around the Thursday, Oct. 4 – DERRY / BELFAST (B,D) world, and we’ll join the uncountable number of visitors This morning, we’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour of Derry, who have been stopping here for a drink, a chat and before heading out for the northern coast of Ireland to maybe a bit of music for more than a thousand years. enjoy the view of the spectacular Glens of Antrim and Afterward we’ll head out for the city of Galway. On , featured in the series “Game of arrival we’ll enjoy a panoramic introduction to the Thrones.” Next we’ll explore the Giant’s Causeway, a city’s main sights including the large modern Cathedral mass of 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns formed over of St. Nicholas, set on an island in the Corrib River; 60 million years ago. The sheer strangeness of this ; the Old Quays; ; and the World Heritage Site is the subject of numerous legends, area, an independent fishing community the most popular of which involves the giant Finn beyond the city walls. We’ll then head out to the coast McCool, a hardy hero. Then we’ll stop to visit to our home for the next three nights, Connemara Old Bushmills Distillery, the only operating distillery Coast Hotel. open to the public, to see how they’ve handcrafted Bushmills Irish Whiskey since way back and enjoy a Monday, Oct. 1 – GALWAY (B) sampling session in the Potstill Bar. Afterward we’ll Today we’ll begin by traveling along the shores of depart for the capital city of Belfast, bustling with before stopping in the town of for stunning scenery, historical landmarks and a vibrant city a view of the Aran Islands. Then we’re headed to center. Dennis and band will perform this evening, and picturesque Kylemore Abbey, a castellated neo-Gothic we’ll be overnight at Europa Hotel the next two nights. mansion occupied by an Irish Benedictine community of nuns, where we’ll have an opportunity to walk the Friday, Oct. 5 – BELFAST (B) abbey grounds. On our return to Galway, we’ll stop in Our day will begin with a sightseeing tour of Belfast. the town of to visit the Connemara Celtic We’ll see the grounds of Queens University and travel Crystal Factory, a family business specializing in along the Golden Mile to Donegall Square where we’ll designs of the shamrock, the Claddagh ring, and harp, to see the ornate Victorian buildings that include the learn of their time-honored tradition. Tonight we’ll Grand Opera House and the Crown Liquor Saloon, enjoy the band’s first performance of the tour, an encore before stopping to visit the imposing City Hall. at The Quays, one of Galway’s most famous and Completed in 1906, the richly decorated interior historic drinking establishments for close on 400 years. contains stained glass portraying Belfast’s principal industries. Afterward, we’ll see both St. Anne’s Tuesday, Oct. 2 – GALWAY (B) Cathedral and the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, as we This morning we depart Galway and travel to the make our way out to Shankhill and Falls Road, the main spectacular Cliffs of Moher, a breathtaking sight as they Catholic and Protestant areas that were home to the rise to a height of 650 feet from out of the Atlantic. bloody battle grounds of the “Troubles.” Today these Why not take an optional walk to O’Brien’s Tower for areas are commemorated with wall murals, memorials an impressive view of the Aran Islands and Galway and gardens. After the tour we’ll head to Titanic Bay. We’ll continue our journey, stopping along the Belfast, a fascinating and moving interactive way at a working sheep farm where we’ll enjoy tea and experience. Explore the shipyard, walk the decks, travel scones, and watch the sheep dog maneuver the flock. to the depths of the ocean and uncover the true legend After our visit we’ll return to our hotel for an afternoon of Titanic in the city where it all began. and evening at leisure. Saturday, October 6 – BELFAST / DUBLIN (B,L) Wednesday, Oct. 3 – GALWAY / DERRY (B,D) We depart Belfast and travel south to Downpatrick, We depart Galway today and travel to Cong for “The where we’ll visit Down Cathedral and see the historical Quiet Man Tour”, a walking tour with a local guide to burial place of St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. see locations from the movie, filmed in the village in Afterward we’ll travel to Strangford and experience the Game of Thrones Medieval Banquet lunch at George and Ringo, the childhood homes of Ringo, Winterfell Castle. On arrival we’ll be greeted by the George, Paul, John and Stuart Sutcliffe, as well as the Maester, escorted to the ‘Armory & Forge’ to don our former home and school of the Beatles manager, Brian chosen costume, and shown to our banqueting table. Epstein. We’ll discover Penny Lane, the places in and With dimly lit church candles, bench seats draped with around the area that were significant, including the reindeer skins, smoke billowing from the open fire barber shop and the shelter in the middle of the places, traditional music playing, and everyone dressed roundabout that are mentioned in the song. We’ll see in costume, this is sure to be a most memorable St. Peter’s Church Hall, where John and Paul met for experience on tour. Leaving Winterfell, we’ll drive to the first time, and of course, Strawberry Fields. We’ll Castle, the residence of Ireland’s most famous explore Mathew Street on foot with our guide to see aristocrat, Henry Conyngham, Earl of Mount Charles. the many places associated with the Beatles, including We’ll enjoy a tour of the castle, and if time allows, the pubs where they went for a drink when the Cavern those interested have the opportunity for a whiskey was a coffee bar and finish the tour at the legendary tasting at the Slane Distillery. Then we’ll travel into Cavern Club where the Beatles performed in the early the to the capital city of Dublin, 1960s. Tonight we’ll be entertained in the Cavern where you’ll have time to relax and enjoy an evening at Club by our very own Dennis O’Brien Band! leisure, of course with suggestions from Shay. Our Dublin hotel is the Clayton Leopardstown. Thurs., Oct. 11 – LIVERPOOL / CHICAGO (B,I) All too soon our O’Brien Invasion of Ireland Vacation Sunday, Oct. 7 – DUBLIN (B) comes to an end as we travel to Manchester Airport in Our day will begin with an introductory tour of this preparation for the return journey home. famous city on the Liffey River. Points of interest include Trinity College, home of the famous Book of * * * Welcome Home * * * Kells; the National Museum; ; and Four Courts built in the 18th century. The remainder of the Meal Codes day is free to explore Dublin pubs and other attractions. Be sure to stroll pedestrian Grafton Street where you’ll I = In-flight B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner find energetic street musicians and theater artists, plenty of shopping and some of Shay’s favorite pubs. Tonight we’ll be treated to the band’s final The Vacation Price Includes: performance in Ireland. • Economy-class air transportation by scheduled Monday, Oct. 8 – DUBLIN (B,D) service of Aer Lingus

Today we’ll enjoy a scenic drive along the coast where • Transportation by deluxe private motor coach with we’ll see Dalkey and the beautiful Vico Road, home to accompanying Irish Driver Guide Enya, Bono, and other Irish notables, as we make our way to Bray in County Wicklow. Our next stop is • First class hotel accommodations

Powerscourt House and Gardens, a magnificent estate • Irish breakfast each morning at the hotels, and other boasting 47 acres of gardens, to enjoy one of the meals indicated in the itinerary mapped walks and time for a visit to the Powerscourt shops. Afterward, we’ll return to Dublin where the • Sightseeing as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary afternoon is at leisure, before we enjoy dinner and including applicable entrance fees show of traditional Irish music and dancing. • Luggage handling for one suitcase per person at the hotels Tuesday, Oct. 9 – DUBLIN / LIVERPOOL (B) Today our invasion takes us to Liverpool, England. • Taxes for included ground services, departure taxes, Customs service charges, and airline security fees We’ll fly into Manchester Airport where our Driver/ Guide welcomes us as we board our coach for the short • All performances of the Dennis O’Brien Band! drive. We’ve allowed time for lunch at Liverpool’s famous Albert Docks, the vibrant heart of Liverpool’s The Vacation Price Does Not Include: Items of a historic waterfront, and then we’ll enjoy an personal nature such as passport fees; laundry and introductory tour of Liverpool before checking in at cleaning; telephone calls; optional tours and our Hard Days Night Hotel. After dinner, we’ll excursions; tips to the Tour Escort, Motor coach explore local pubs, clubs and nightlife. drivers and local guides, tips to hotel and breakfast room staff; luggage handling at airports; personal Wednesday, Oct. 10 – LIVERPOOL (B,D) travel protection; meals other than those stated above, This morning we’ll embark on our own Magical and drinks with meals. Mystery Tour! We’ll see former schools of John, Paul, TOUR DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT: Payment is accepted by personal or bank checks. For credit card payments, please add a 3.5% service fee to all transactions. YOU WILL BE INVOICED FOR THE BALANCE OF PAYMENT DUE ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, June 29, 2018

ARRANGEMENTS: The tour price is based on a minimum participation of 30 persons and includes planning, handling and operational charges and is quoted on the current rate of exchange, tariff rates and airfares in effect as of December 1, 2017. In the event of a marked increase in foreign currency or in tariff rates, the cost is subject to revision.

TOUR PRICING: This is a package tour in which land tour costs and special group airfares have been combined in the most advantageous way. Should you wish to take the land tour only or deviate from the package tour by changing your departure and/or return dates of travel, this will eliminate the advantages of the package tour price and special group airfares. There will be a service charge of $100 per person for altering the airline itinerary, plus any additional charges assessed by the airlines.

CANCELLATION: If after making your initial deposit you find it necessary to cancel from the tour for any reason, there will be a charge of $100 per person up to 90 days prior to departure. For cancellation between 89 and 60 days prior to departure, there will be a cancellation charge of $300 per person. For cancellation within 59 days of departure, in addition to the $300 per person charge, there may be additional cancellation charges from the airline, hotel(s), or ground service companies up to the full value of your tour cost. IMPORTANT: Cancellations will not be accepted by telephone and must be sent in writing to: InterTrav Corporation, 203 State Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174, faxed to: 630/584-1573, or emailed to: [email protected].

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING PRICING: The tour price as quoted is based on tariffs in effect for estimated 2018 prices as of December 1, 2017. Tour prices do increase every year, and it is therefore possible that increases could occur after the printing of this brochure in advance of your tour’s departure. InterTrav Corporation will do everything possible to avoid an increase in the tour cost. However, should increases occur in airfares, hotel prices, and/or coach transportation costs, they will be added to the tour cost and passengers will be notified accordingly. Should an increase in price occur, notifications will be sent to tour members in writing no later than 30 days prior to departure.

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