19 years STRONG!

CANADIAN COMPANY, THE AUTHENTIC Irish Heritage. IRISH EXPERIENCE, created with care. Welcome to our 19th year of making memories in with you. We can recommend our tours to you It’s been our genuine pleasure to because we’ve experienced them ourselves. invite you to experience Ireland up We’ve explored the magnificent basalt close and personal, and we’re proud columns at the Giant’s Causeway and of the part we’ve played in helping breathed the coastal air at the mighty Cliffs of to create thousands of exceptional Moher. We’ve experienced the warm, inviting vacations. As our business has grown atmosphere of a pub and immersed during this time, the fundamental ourselves in the rich mythology embedded purpose of RIT has remained the deep into the living rock of Irish castles. same: to give you an authentic, We want you to feel the same enthusiasm hand-crafted vacation experience about Ireland that we do. With us, your that you won’t soon forget. vacation is in good hands.

Irish roots run deep ONE NAME, AT RIT. four spectacular destinations. Though Canada is home for the Duffy family, Ireland is in our blood. As we open tours to new regions This patriotic love is the driving of the British Isles and beyond, our force behind everything we do. We priority is that we don’t forget where pride ourselves on the unparalleled, we came from. For this reason, we’ve personal experiences that we make rolled all of our tours in under the possible through our strong familiarity name of RIT. Under this banner, we are with the land and its locals. The care proud to present you with your 2020 we have for Ireland will be evident vacation options. Happy travels! throughout every detail of your tour. For close to 20 years now, it has been an absolute delight for the Duffy Family to bring you the best our Ireland has to offer.

We have a passion, second to none, for delivering top class product to you from the Emerald Isle. Travel has been a major part of my life for 44 years, from my humble beginnings on Nassau Street in Dublin, to now, going on 20 years as the top tour operator from Canada to Ireland. Our family business has grown here in Canada, and in Ireland. My children, Conor (Vice President), Sinéad, Lorcan and Ronan (in Dublin), are all on board to make certain the tradition continues for many years to come. We have outstanding staff both in Canada, and Ireland who love what they do. We are all passionate about promoting Ireland, ensuring your trip to our homeland will be remembered as the trip of a lifetime, filled with amazing memories.

We look forward to 2021, which will represent our 20th year in business, in the meantime please enjoy this brochure and let us help you find your perfect vacation. Choose from the many coach tours, sightseeing tours and independent style holidays we offer and discover your very own passion for the beautiful Emerald Isle.

Ian Duffy, IAN AND CONOR DUFFY FOUNDER & PRESIDENT WHAT TRIP is right for you?

FIRST CLASS DRIVING coach tours holidays

Leave the planning to us! Sit back and Prefer to see the country at you own relax as our world class tour managers pace? With our driving holidays, you look after everything for you. We have have a completely flexible schedule— spent 20 years building the perfect it’s your own custom tour! Driving escorted tours for you to choose. holidays offer unbeatable value and Deluxe castles, romantic manors, choice. Your mood can dictate the charming seaside inns and lodges— direction you take each day or the we have it all, from 7 to 15 days all accommodation you stay in. around magical Ireland.

SIGHTSEEING CHAUFFEUR tours drive

Interested in something a little more Relax and enjoy the ride as you are in off-the-beaten track? Our SMALL group hands of your knowledgeable driver/ tours have a max of 16 guests. More guide, dedicated to just you. First personal attention, more time with class accommodations in some of the locals, more time off the bus. From our country’s finest manors, castles and large selection you can fit a sightseeing hotels in breathtaking surroundings tour into any itinerary. and with exceptional service. This will truly be a once In a lifetime experience.

LUXURY RAIL CITY tours stays

If you prefer not to drive… Step Want to experience the countries most aboard! Our railtours offer the perfect vibrant cities? Our City Stay packages alternative to see as much of the offer a chance to explore independently. Emerald Isle as possible. Sit back Enjoy one or more of Ireland’s most and relax, taking in the beauty of popular and fascinating cities bursting the Irish countryside. with culture and history. Something to satisfy all tastes. FIRST CLASS coach tours

14 Shamrock Royal

16 Manor Royal

18 Kerry Royal

20 Irish Twist 22 Celtic Royal Castle 24 Celtic Classic Adventure 58

26 Kerry Fling

SIGHTSEEING DRIVING tours holidays Best of 31 48 the West 28 Wild Atlantic Car Rental Experience 49 Irish Adventure 30 Causeway & Castles 50 Emerald Adventure 31 Best of the West 19 Years Strong! 51 Castle & Country 2 32 Ireland's Ancient East NEW 52 Town & Country 33 Dingle, & Special Offers the Wild Atlantic 53 Roam Around Ireland 6 36 West Coast Explorer 54 Elegant Ireland

37 Discover 56 Chauffeur Drive Trust the Best 7 38 Vagabond Magnetic North 58 Castle Adventure 39 Vagabond Wild Irish Rover 59 Castle Explorer Meet the Ireland Team 60 Cottage Adventure 10 RAIL tours CITY Private Tour Groups 41 Daily Rail Tours stays 12

42 2 Day Tours 62 Dublin Delight Ireland Map 43 3 Day Tours 63 Dublin & Delight 34 44 Royal Atlantic 64 Dublin, Killarney & Galway

BELMOND GRAND Terms & Conditions 45 HIBERNIAN 67 Legends & Loughs CASTLES & manors BELMOND GRAND 46 HIBERNIAN 65 Castles & Manors Taste of Ireland SPECIAL offers

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Book your First Class Coach Tour early and save up to $300 per couple on selected tours. Book early as these offers are subject to availability!

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Each week we offer LOYALTY unbeatable deals and reward discounts on our tours. Join our mailing list at We thank you for your ritvacations.com today and business! As a repeat client of get some incredible savings! RIT, we would like to extend an additional savings of $50 per person to you as a token of our appreciation for your continued support. This offer is extended to any of our First COMBINE Class Coach Tours booked for & save travel in 2020. Book any two of our First Class Coach Tours of Ireland, , or Wales in 2020, and save a further Not valid on air-inclusive specials. Some offers may not be combined with others. $50 per person. INDUSTRY EXCEPTIONAL leader value

Now celebrating our 19th With offices in Ireland and TRUST year, we are Canada’s leading Canada, we work hard to tour operator to Ireland. negotiate the best possible the best We pride ourselves on rates in order to deliver offering the largest and exceptional value and product most distinct range of to you, our valued clients. holidays to the Emerald Isle.

EXPERTISE PASSION

We call ourselves specialists Ireland is in our blood! Family for good reason. Each of our owned and operated since friendly agents have a wealth 2001, we are passionate of knowledge in all things about showing you our Irish, thanks to their extensive Ireland! Call today and let us training and travels. share our Ireland with you!

CUSTOMIZE INNOVATION

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

We have been on three trips with Royal Irish Tours and loved them so much we are considering a fourth! We have taken the Manor Royal, Kerry Royal and Scottish Royal tours. From the moment you arrive, you are warmly welcomed at the airport and the fun begins from there. These hard working people help make the trip so enjoyable. The hotels are nice, the meals are lovely. We met some very nice fellow travellers on our tour. Ireland and Scotland are very beautiful and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly! Karen & Ronald

We just returned from Ireland last week after doing the Shamrock Royal Tour. Having never been on a coach tour before we were somewhat hesitant about just what to expect. We needn't have been! From the very comfortable coach and hotel accommodations, the meals provided, the choice of sights to see and explore, and our marvelous driver/tour guide extraordinaire, Martin, we were thoroughly delighted with everything. Martin was extremely knowledgeable, personable and most importantly had a great sense of humour. We would not hesitate to recommend this tour!! A great way to see Ireland!! Cathy & John Recently went on the Shamrock Royal tour of Ireland. Was my most favorite holiday. Tour was amazing, everything was managed expertly, red carpet rolled out everywhere we went. Our tour manager Joe O’Connor was top notch. Our coach driver expert. All accommodations were ready and awaiting our arrival. We just returned from our 15 day trip All meals provided were excellent. to Ireland with RIT. We went with We made a life time of memories our best friends and made many with so much packed into our 15 new ones. I don’t know where to days. Don’t hesitate, book now!!! begin. The people, the scenery, the accommodations and the food Jan Joneson are just the beginning. Our guide was Joe and he was the best. Andy drove and we saw it all. I’d highly Experienced another great vacation recommend RIT to anyone. with Royal Irish Tours. Our tour Linda & Mike guide/driver, Joe O'Connor, guided us around the island on the Shamrock Tour making sure every day was full of "craic." His knowledge, professionalism, wit and humour helped make each and every day memorable. The accommodations are top notch, the food was of good variety and very delicious. The people of Ireland really know how to make you feel welcome. Slainte! Sue Rosenburg GROUP TRAVEL with RIT

RIT is Canada’s leading Tour Operator selling Ireland, so we know a bit about selling group travel to the Emerald Isle. If you have 10 or more persons wishing to do a customized coach tour of Ireland, get in touch, and we can help you every step WHY DO A GROUP WITH RIT? of the way. Be it a special interest tour, an incentive group or just a gathering of • Services of an experienced and knowledgeable friends, we have you covered! Ireland & UK Specialist in Canada and overseas

We have dedicated Group Specialists in • Bookings made easy with a dedicated Group Canada and Dublin who will help design Specialist in Canada a unique itinerary based on your clients • Marketing and Sales Support throughout the needs and interests. Our friendly drivers process including flyers and sales presentations and guides are experienced in the art of • No currency fluctuations—all prices and payments touring, always able to take guests a little are in Canadian dollars off the beaten track, while taking care of all their touring needs. • Flexible Group Terms and Conditions • Free place for the tour escort—minimum numbers apply GROUP IDEAS

Here are a few examples of groups that RIT have had a pleasure of operating in the past:

• Group travel with a local Canadian celebrity/personality

• Religious

• Club/Chamber of Commerce

• Incentives

• Food & drink

• Photography/Art

GROUP STYLES

Brochure Groups Private Groups Custom Groups Hold space on an Take a whole departure Customize an existing existing departure. of an existing tour. itinerary or cultivate Minimum of 6 for group Minimum numbers your own. discount of $50 per person. required. Minimum 10 Passengers.

Contact your travel agent or call our groups department for more information, ideas & quotes. MEET THE Ireland team

OUR TOUR MANAGERS At RIT Vacations we hand pick our tour managers and drivers. Each of them are passionate about their favourite subject-Ireland. Having a local tour manager who knows the ins and outs of every county in Ireland, only serves to ensure you will have the best possible experience as you travel throughout the Emerald Isle. They are some of the best available in Ireland drawing on their own rich knowledge and extensive training, their singular goal is to provide you with extraordinary service for the duration of your visit.

DUBLIN OFFICE We also have a local team on the ground to help design the perfectly planned coach tour itineraries, sightseeing tours and driving holidays. Our team of experts know the destination and are only too glad to share their vast knowledge with you. They travel all around Ireland seeking the best accommodations, the must see highlights and checking out the latest food trends. Their years of experience and relationships are vital in ensuring that you will have a vacation full of lifetime memories. FIRST CLASS coach tours

TOP QUALITY A LEISURELY pace and reliability Skip the travel stress! Our tours When you travel through RIT, you provide plenty of stops, moving know that you are getting the best at a speed that allows you to in quality, reliability and value. Our properly enjoy your vacation. First Class Coach Tours are built Guests also love our two night with the sole purpose of giving you hotel stay feature, which gives the best possible experience as you them the time to truly enjoy the travel throughout the Emerald Isle. beautiful towns we visit.

HAND SELECTED DELICIOUS drivers and local guides fine dining Each one of our exceptional Rise and shine every morning drivers and guides has been to an authentic and filling personally chosen by RIT. Friendly, traditional Irish breakfast, setting knowledgeable and passionate an appropriate and lively tone about the land, their singular for each day. A selection of goal will be to provide you with restaurants for your evening meal extraordinary service for the are provided, featuring regional duration of your visit. delicacies and delights.

DISTINCTIVE LUXURY hotels touring coaches Rest and relax every night in one Watch the breathtaking landscape of our fine selection of distinctive glide past while in the lap of luxury hotels, each one full of character on one of our modern coaches. and charm. Life is easy when you Each one comes packed with all know that each hotel along the the features and conveniences to way has been carefully selected ensure your ride is relaxing and according to their high standards of comfortable. accommodation, food, and service. FIRST CLASS COACH TOURS

Shamrock Royal • Saint Patrick's Country • Game of Thrones • Titanic • Belfast Giant’s Causeway • Derry • • Westport • Kylemore Abbey • Cong 15 DAYS From Galway • Burren of Clare • • • • Killarney 14 NIGHTS $3799 Dingle Peninsula • Kenmare • • • Castle • Kilkenny • Dublin

TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 DAY 4

• Transportation throughout Arrive Dublin Giant’s Causeway & Derry by luxury touring coach Today is leisurely as we all gather in our This morning we drive north along the with experienced driver hotel in Malahide overlooking the Irish Sea Antrim Coast and visit the Giant’s Causeway. and local 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, Donegal • 14 full Irish breakfasts DAY 2 DAY 5 • 7 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 Drumcliffe where he is buried and other Titanic Experience in Belfast story. Afterwards we drive to Strangford, sites in Sligo associated with the life of • Dinner and entertainment where Game of Thrones is filmed and take the poet, before continuing to Westport. at Quill’s Farmhouse, Muckross the ferryboat ride to beautiful Portaferry. Dinner/Overnight—Westport Coast, Westport Onwards to Belfast for a panoramic tour • Farewell dinner and DAY 6 which will include the political wall murals entertainment in Dublin located on the Protestant Shankill Road Connemara • Admissions to: Saint Patrick and the Catholic Falls Road—a unique Connemara remains one of the wildest and Visitor Centre, Belfast City cultural experience. most romantic places in Ireland. Enjoy a Hall, Titanic Belfast, Giant’s Causeway Centre, Belleek Dinner/Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast visit to Kylemore Abbey. Some free time this Pottery, Kylemore Abbey, afternoon to discover the charm of Westport. DAY 3 Cliffs of Moher, , Overnight—Westport Coast, Westport Dunbrody Famine Ship, Belfast & Titanic DAY 7 Kissane Sheep Farm, Irish A guided tour of Belfast City Hall is first on National Stud & Gardens the agenda this morning. In the afternoon, Galway City & Cliffs of Moher • Walking tour of Derry City visit the shipyard where the Titanic was Enroute to Galway this morning we will • Jaunting car ride built in 1909, followed by a tour at the pass thru’ the village of Cong location for through Killarney Titanic Experience—recently voted Europe's the classic film The Quiet Man. Some time • Baggage handling charges top visitor attraction. The evening is free to in Galway City before traversing explore the Northern capital on your own. region and viewing the mighty Cliffs of Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast Moher. An optional medieval banquet is on offer tonight. Overnight—Radisson Blu, Limerick

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

DONEGAL 1 DERRY BELLEEK BELFAST 2

WESTPORT DUNDALK EARLY BOOKING BONUS 2 Book by December 31­, 2019 Book by March 17, 2020 CONG CONNEMARA GALWAY DUBLIN 3 Save $150 per person Save $100 per person CLIFFS KILDARE OF MOHER ADARE 1 LIMERICK 2 KILKENNY DINGLE DEPARTS Twin Triple Single 3 BLARNEY CAHIR WATERFORD APR 14, 21 3899 3799 4899 KILLARNEY CORK APR 28 / MAY 2, 5, 7, 9 & 12 3999 3899 4999 MAY 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 / JUN 2, 6, 9, 13 4049 3949 5099 JUN 16, 20, 27 / JUL 4, 11, 18 & 25 / AUG 1, 8, 15, 18, 22, 25 & 29 Prices are land-only per person in 4099 3999 5199 Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing SEP 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22 & 24 under 12: $2299. Arrival & departure SEP 26 / OCT 3 & 10 3999 3899 4899 transfers included for those who have air booked in conjunction with tour.

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Manor Royal

Antrim • Giant's Causeway • Sligo • Belfast • • Westport • Connemara 11 DAYS From Galway • Burren Of Clare • Cliffs Of Moher • Shannon • 10 NIGHTS $3799 Ring Of Kerry • Blarney • Cork • Youghal • Waterford • Wexford • Wicklow • Dublin

TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 SATURDAY Mullaghmore for views of . In the afternoon we visit Parke’s Castle on • Transportation throughout Arrive Dublin the shores of Lough Gill, where we enjoy by luxury touring coach with A Cead Mile Failte to the Emerald Isle is a magical cruise aboard "The Rose of experienced driver and local extended on arrival Dublin airport by your Inishfree." touring guide driver/guide before a short drive takes us Dinner/Overnight—, • 10 nights accommodation in to the Man ‘O War traditional Irish pub. superior first class hotels Afterwards we travel on to our hotel to Roscommon • All rooms ensuite relax and unwind before an early dinner. DAY 5 WEDNESDAY • 10 full Irish breakfasts in hotels Dinner/Overnight—Culloden Estate & Galway & Cong Spa, Belfast • 5 table d’hôte evening meals After breakfast, we make our way to • Dine around credit at Ashford DAY 2 SUNDAY Galway—Europe's City of Culture for Estate Belfast & Giant's Causeway 2020—where we have a guided walking tour by a local expert. Next to Cong, • Farewell dinner and This morning we take the marine drive location for the Classic film The Quiet Man. entertainment in Dublin north past the "Green Glens of Antrim" to Dinner/Overnight—The Lodge at Ashford • Signature dinner at an Ballycastle on the North Antrim Coast and award-winning, stylish visit the Giant’s Causeway. On our return to Castle, Cong Belfast restaurant Belfast, enjoy a panoramic tour followed by DAY 6 THURSDAY • Admissions to: Parke’s Castle, some free time to explore the city, followed Cliffs of Moher & Atlantic Edge by a special evening meal at a local, buzzing, Cliffs of Moher & Killarney Exhibition, Dunbrody Famine Belfast restaurant. We drive along the southern shores of Galway Bay via Ballyvaughan before Ship, Powerscourt House, Dinner/Overnight—Culloden Estate & Titanic Belfast, Giant's Causeway traversing the Burren region of Clare. We Spa, Belfast • River cruise along Lough Gill on view the mighty Cliffs of Moher that stretch the Rose of Innisfree DAY 3 MONDAY for over 8 km above the Atlantic Ocean. • Walking tour of Galway Titanic Belfast Dinner/Overnight—Great Southern Hotel, with a local guide After breakfast we start the day at the world Killarney • Light lunch in a traditional pub famous Titanic Belfast. After a leisurely DAY 7 FRIDAY tour, we head west towards Enniskillen • Tickets for Shannon Ring of Kerry Estuary ferry before arriving at your luxurious castle accommodations for the next two nights. A leisurely tour around the Iveragh • Music session at Marine Bar Peninsula reputed to be the most Dinner/Overnight—Kilronan Castle, • Tour and tasting at the scenic 100-mile drive in Europe. Travel Roscommon Liberties Distillery, Dublin via Killorglin, Cahirciveen, Waterville on • Baggage handling charges DAY 4 TUESDAY Ballinskelligs Bay and the quaint village Sligo & Yeats Country of Sneem. Your evening is free to explore Killarney, always buzzing with events and Today we visit the Mass Rock and Holy festivals year round. Well at Tobernalt before travelling on to Overnight—Great Southern Hotel, Killarney

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5-STAR Enjoy your last two nights at the Powerscourt LUXURY Hotel—an award winning favourite! UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • 2 night stay in a luxury Irish Castle

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

EARLY BOOKING BONUS GIANT’S Book by December 31­, 2019 Book by March 17, 2020 CAUSEWAY Save $150 per person Save $100 per person 2 ROSCOMMON BELFAST SLIGO 2 DEPARTS Twin Triple Single MAY 2, 9 3999 3849 5599 1 CONG GALWAY DUBLIN MAY 16, 23, 30 4099 3949 5699 CLIFFS OF WICKLOW 2 JUN 6, 13, 20, 27 4199 4049 5799 MOHER JUL 4, 18 / AUG 1, 15, 22, 29 / SEP 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 4299 4149 5899 TRALEE 1 BLARNEY WATERFORD OCT 3 3899 3799 5499 2 KILLARNEY CORK Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $2299. Arrival & departure transfers included for those who have air booked in conjunction with tour.

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Kerry Royal

Limerick • Adare • Killarney • Tralee • Dingle Peninsula 9 DAYS From Kenmare • Moll’s Gap • Ring Of Kerry • Killarney • Blarney 8 NIGHTS $2249 Cork • Cahir Castle • Kilkenny • Waterford • Kildare • Dublin

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 tour the Ring of Kerry road back into Killarney • 8 nights accommodation in hotel in Limerick. An optional Medieval thru’ Moll’s Gap where we visit a traditional first class hotels Banquet is on offer tonight. working sheep farm. Later this evening • All rooms ensuite Overnight—Radisson Blu, Limerick you are invited to Quill’s Farmhouse for a traditional Irish dinner and entertainment. • 8 full Irish breakfasts DAY 2 Dinner/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney • 3 table d’hôte evening meals Limerick & Adare DAY 5 • Dinner and entertainment After breakfast we head for the Kingdom of at Quill’s Farmhouse, Kerry. A tour of Limerick City is undertaken Blarney & Tipperary Muckross Park before travelling to Adare. We continue via Leaving Kerry we travel east to Blarney • Farewell dinner and Rathkeale and Abbeyfeale and arrive in the Castle (optional). From Cork City we head entertainment in Dublin beautiful town of Killarney. to Tipperary with its lush, green landscape. • Admissions to: Cahir Castle, Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney We visit Cahir for a tour of one of Ireland’s Dunbrody Famine Ship, best preserved castles and the town of Kissane Sheep Farm, Irish DAY 3 Cashel, dominated by the spectacular National Stud & Gardens Dingle Peninsula , before arriving in • Jaunting car ride through This morning we enjoy a jaunting car ride medieval Kilkenny. Killarney thru' Killarney National Park. Afterwards a Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny • Visit the National Stud in tour of the Dingle Peninsula. We will visit Kildare—home to Ireland's the fishing port of Dingle and view the DAY 6 finest thoroughbreds Blasket Islands as we round Slea Head. Waterford & Kilkenny • Baggage handling charges Enjoy views of the Lakes before Follow in the footsteps of a group of returning to Killarney. Famine emigrants as you board a replica Dinner/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney of the sailing vessel Dunbrody at the quayside in New Ross. Next, onto Waterford for some free time to explore

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

DUBLIN 2 EARLY BOOKING BONUS KILDARE

Book by December 31,­ 2019 Book by March 17, 2020 1 LIMERICK 2 KILKENNY Save $100 per person Save $50 per person DINGLE KILLARNEY 3 CAHIR WATERFORD CORK DEPARTS Twin Triple Single APR 20, 27 / OCT 2, 9 & 16 2299 2249 2799

MAY 4, 8, 11, 15 & 18 2399 2349 2899 Prices are land-only per person MAY 22, 25 & 29 / JUN 1, 5, 8, 12, 15 & 19 2449 2399 2999 in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $1399. Arrival JUN 22, 26/ JUL 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 / AUG 7, 14, 21, 24, 28 & 31 / & departure transfers included 2499 2449 2999 for those who have air booked in SEP 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28 & 30 conjunction with tour.

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Irish Twist

8 DAYS From Wicklow • Wexford • Cork • • Spike Island • Killarney • Dingle 7 NIGHTS $2149 Tralee • Adare • Spanish Point • Limerick • Burren • Dublin

TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 SATURDAY in the 18th & 19th centuries and later converted into a prison in the 20th century. • Transportation throughout Welcome to Dublin Dinner/Overnight—Metropole Hotel, Cork by luxury touring coach with After arrival at Dublin Airport this services of an experienced morning, a short drive takes us to DAY 4 TUESDAY driver and local touring guide Wicklow Town and an iconic pub for Killarney & Ring of Kerry • 7 nights first class lunch and refreshments before we head Bidding Farewell to Cork City we travel ensuite accommodation off to the coastal town of Wexford. in feature hotels into and the beautiful town Dinner/Overnight—Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford • Full Irish breakfast daily of Kenmare. From here, we head on DAY 2 SUNDAY through Moll's Gap and the Lakes of • 3 table d’hôte evening meals Dunbrody & Cork Killarney. After some free time in Killarney • Farewell Irish evening with we make our way to the fishing port of dinner & entertainment Follow in the footsteps of a group of Dingle, home to some of the best, freshest Famine emigrants as you board a replica of • Welcome lunch at a and tastiest seafood restaurants in Ireland. traditional Irish pub the sailing vessel Dunbrody at the quayside Overnight—Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle • Tour famous Spike Island—one in New Ross. From here we will make our of the top new visits in Europe way to Cork, not before stopping at the DAY 5 WEDNESDAY Marine bar for a live music session. • Tour and tasting at Kilbeggan Cliffs of Moher Overnight—Metropole Hotel, Cork Distillery—Ireland's oldest This morning we head to Tralee renowned licensed distillery DAY 3 MONDAY for its Rose of Tralee festival. We then • Unforgettable cruise along continue to the lovely village of Adare, the shores of the Cliffs of Cobh & Spike Island where thatched cottages line the broad Moher with stunning views This morning we head to the original White main street. From Limerick we make our Star Line ticket office—the last port of call • Visits and admissions to: way to Doolin for a cruise to experience the Titanic Experience Cobh, for the ill-fated Titanic. We have a guided scale and majestic beauty of the Cliffs of Cliffs of Moher & Spike Island tour at the Titanic Experience. From Cobh Moher with a view that is truly breathtaking. • Hop-on/hop-off bus we board a ferry for Spike Island. Recently Dinner/Overnight—Armada Hotel, tour in Dublin voted "Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction," Spanish Point • Baggage handling charges Spike Island was used as a defence fortress

20 ritvacations.com ONLY 30 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE! UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Visit to Spike Island— named Europe's "Leading Tourist Attraction" in 2017 • Unforgettable cruise along DAY 6 THURSDAY DAY 7 FRIDAY the Cliffs of Moher Burren, Bogs & Bottles Dublin's "Fair City" After breakfast today, we head from the The full day is yours to explore Dublin's Burren to the bog to the bottle on our way "Fair City." Using your Hop-On/Hop-Off pass First Class to Dublin. During our journey through the you can check out the famous streets, squares, Signature Hotels midlands we have a tasting and tour at magnificent buildings, beautiful parks & great Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford Kilbeggan Distillery, Ireland’s oldest licensed shopping. Tonight, we visit the Abbey Tavern Metropole Hotel, Cork distillery. Here we will learn everything about in Howth for a traditional dinner followed by making Irish Whiskey, uisce beatha—the some rousing Irish music and dancing. Dingle Skelling Hotel, Dingle water of life. This evening, a free night to Dinner/Overnight—Camden Court, Dublin explore the electric atmosphere in Dublin. Armada Hotel, Spanish Point DAY 8 SATURDAY Overnight—Camden Court, Dublin Home Camden Court, Dublin Your tour ends after a final hearty Irish breakfast in your Dublin hotel.

EARLY BOOKING BONUS DUBLIN CLIFFS OF 2 MOHER Book by December 31,­ 2019 Book by March 17, 2020 WICKLOW SPANISH Save $100 per person Save $50 per person POINT 1 LIMERICK ADARE DINGLE 1 1 TRALEE WEXFORD DEPARTS Twin Triple Single KILLARNEY 2 COBH MAY 2, 9, 16 & 23 2299 2249 2899 CORK MAY 30 / JUN 6, 13 & 20 2399 2349 2999 JUL 4 & 18 / AUG 1 & 15 2499 2449 3099 Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing AUG 29 / SEP 5, 12, 19 & 26 2399 2349 2999 under 12: $1399. Arrival & departure OCT 3 2199 2149 2799 transfers included for those who have air booked in conjunction with tour.

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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 $1899 Kylemore Abbey • Connemara • Galway • Burren of Clare • Cliffs of Moher • Limerick

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

Belfast & Titanic DAY 6 A guided tour of Belfast City Hall is first on Connemara the agenda this morning. In the afternoon, Connemara remains one of the wildest visit the shipyard where the Titanic was and most romantic places in Ireland.

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UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Visit Titanic Belfast— voted top attraction in Europe for 2016 Enjoy a visit to Kylemore Abbey on the shores • Enjoy a walking tour of of Kylemore Lough. Some free time this the famous “Walled City” afternoon to discover the charm of Westport. of Derry Overnight—Westport Coast Hotel, Westport

DAY 7 First Class Galway & Cliffs of Moher Signature Hotels Enroute to Galway this morning we will pass thru’ the village of Cong, location for Grand Hotel, Malahide the classic film The Quiet Man. Some time Europa Hotel, Belfast in Galway City before driving along the Kee’s Hotel, Donegal southern shores of Galway Bay, traversing Westport Coast Hotel, Westport the Burren region and viewing the mighty Cliffs of Moher. An optional medieval Radisson Blu, Limerick banquet is on offer tonight. Overnight—Radisson Blu, Limerick GIANT’S DAY 8 CAUSEWAY Home DERRY

Your tour ends today. There is a DONEGAL 1 transfer available for those heading BELLEEK BELFAST 2 back to Dublin Airport. WESTPORT 2 CONG SLANE CONNEMARA EARLY BOOKING BONUS GALWAY 1 DUBLIN Book by December 31­, 2019 Book by March 17, 2020 CLIFFS OF Save $100 per person Save $50 per person MOHER 1 LIMERICK

DEPARTS Twin Triple Single APR 14 & 21 1999 1949 2399 APR 28 / MAY 2, 5, 9 & 12 2049 1999 2499

MAY 16, 19, 23, 26 & 30 / JUN 2, 6, 9 & 13 2099 2049 2599 Prices are land-only per person JUN 16, 20, 27 / JUL 4, 11, 18, 25 / AUG 1, 8, 15, 18, 22, 25 & 29 / in Canadian dollars. Child rate 2199 2149 2699 sharing under 12: $1299. Arrival SEP 1,3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22 & 24 & departure transfers included for those who have air booked in SEP 26 / OCT 3, 10 & 17 1949 1899 2499 conjunction with tour.

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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 • Belfast • Giant’s Causeway • Walking Tour of Derry 14 NIGHTS $4899 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 Inverness, you will visit Eilean Donan Castle. • Transportation throughout Glasgow by luxury touring coach with Meet your tour guide this morning, before Dinner/Overnight—Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness experienced driver and local a panoramic tour of Glasgow. You will DAY 5 WEDNESDAY touring guide explore Saint Mungo’s Cathedral and Culloden & Speyside • 14 nights accommodation Provand's Lordship. Transfer to your Today we head to Perthshire via Culloden in first class hotels hotel where you will enjoy a welcome Moor, site of the 1746 Battle of Culloden. • Full breakfast daily drink and some free time. Before leaving Speyside, stop at Kincraig • 8 table d’hôte evening meals Dinner/Overnight—Grand Central, Glasgow for an impressive display from the Working • Scottish evening with dinner DAY 2 SUNDAY Sheepdogs. Continue onto Perthshire for & entertainment Burns Country a distillery visit. • Visit the top voted tourist Dinner/Overnight—Dunkeld House, Dunkeld attraction in Europe— Depart for Ayrshire, where the first stop of Titanic Experience in Belfast the day is Culzean Castle. Later, continue DAY 6 THURSDAY • Working Sheepdog to Rabbie Burns Country and the Burns St Andrews & Falkland performance at Kincraig National Heritage Park. Depart Perthshire for Edinburgh via Overnight—Grand Central, Glasgow • Guided tour of a whisky the Kingdom of Fife. You will stop at distillery & Cruise on Loch Ness DAY 3 MONDAY St Andrews, home of Scotland’s oldest • Visit Eilean Donan Castle, university and capital of golf. After lunch, th Loch Ness & Inverness the famous 13 century castle head to Falkland to visit the village and the in the Highlands Depart Glasgow for Inverness travelling Palace, built by King James V in 1539. along Scotland’s West Coast and Loch • Exclusive, pre-opening Overnight—George Hotel, Edinburgh tour of Edinburgh Castle Ness. Highlights of the day include Loch Lomond, dramatic Glencoe, a visit to • Panoramic tours of DAY 7 FRIDAY Glasgow & Edinburgh Urquhart Castle and a cruise on Loch Ness Edinburgh in search of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. • Walking tour of Derry City After an early breakfast in the hotel, you Dinner/Overnight—Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness with local guide will enjoy an exclusive, pre-opening tour • Admissions to: Culzean Castle, DAY 4 TUESDAY of Edinburgh Castle. You will then enjoy a Urquhart Castle, Culloden Moor Isle of Skye panoramic city tour of Edinburgh. Tonight, Visitor's Centre, Eilean Donan you will attend the Spirit of Scotland Show, Castle, Falkland Palace, Titanic Today a day trip to the Isle of Skye, one of an evening of traditional entertainment Experience, Giant's Causeway, Scotland’s most beautiful islands. First stop 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 George Hotel, Edinburgh

24 ritvacations.com UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Exclusive pre-opening tour of Edinburgh Castle • Visit the top voted tourist attraction in Europe— THE BEST OF Titanic Experience in Belfast Ireland & Scotland First Class Signature Hotels Grand Central, Glasgow DAY 8 SATURDAY will tell the "Story of Derry" on a walking Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness Scotland to Ireland tour of this historic walled city. Dunkeld House, Dunkeld Today we bid farewell to Scotland and fly Dinner/Overnight—Kee’s Hotel, Donegal George Hotel, Edinburgh to Dublin for the Ireland portion of your DAY 12 WEDNESDAY 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 reception followed by dinner. Kee's Hotel, Donegal to Belleek to visit the world famous Dinner/Overnight—Grand Hotel, Malahide Westport Coast Hotel, Westport porcelain factory. We then continue DAY 9 SUNDAY to Westport on Clew Bay. Radisson Blu, Limerick Boyne Valley & Cooley Peninsula Dinner/Overnight—Westport Coast Hotel, Westport Head north through the majestic Mountains DAY 13 THURSDAY of Mourne into Saint Patrick’s Country to visit Connemara the grave of Ireland’s Patron Saint and the Enjoy a visit to Kylemore Abbey on the Saint Patrick Centre which tells his story. INVERNESS shores of Kylemore Lough and cross ISLE OF Afterwards we drive to Strangford, where 2 picturesque Maam Valley. This afternoon SKYE Game of Thrones is filmed, before arriving LOCH there will be free time to explore Westport. NESS in Belfast late afternoon. FORT WILLIAM Overnight—Westport Coast Hotel, Westport 1 DUNKELD Dinner/Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast GLENCOE DAY 14 FRIDAY LOCH ST. ANDREWS DAY 10 MONDAY LOMOND Galway & Cliffs of Moher 2 EDINBURGH Belfast & Titanic Quarter GLASGOW 2 Time in Galway before driving along A guided tour of Belfast City Hall is first on the southern shores of Galway Bay, the agenda this morning. In the afternoon, AYR traversing the Burren region and viewing visit the shipyard where the Titanic was built the Cliffs of Moher. An optional medieval in 1909. The evening is free in Belfast. banquet is on offer tonight. Overnight—Europa Hotel, Belfast Overnight—Radisson Blu, Limerick DAY 11 TUESDAY GIANT’S DAY 15 SATURDAY Giant’s Causeway & Derry CAUSEWAY Home DERRY This morning we drive north via Carnlough, Sadly your tour ends today. There is Glenariff and Ballycastle on the North Antrim DONEGAL 1 an early transfer available for those BELLEEK Coast. We visit the Giant’s Causeway and then BELFAST 2 heading back to Dublin Airport. enroute to Derry. A local guide WESTPORT 2 CONG SLANE CONNEMARA EARLY BOOKING BONUS GALWAY 1 DUBLIN Book by December 31­, 2019 Book by February 14, 2020 CLIFFS OF MOHER 1 Save $150 per person Save $100 per person LIMERICK

DEPARTS Twin Single APR 25 / OCT 3 & 10 4899 6599 MAY 2, 9, 16, 23 4999 6699 The Famous Edinburgh MAY 30 / JUN 6, 13, 27 / JUL 4, 18, 25 / AUG 29 / SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 5099 6799 Military Tattoo AUG 1, 8, 15, 22 5399 7099 INCLUDED ON AUGUST 1, 8, 15 & 22 DEPARTURES Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing: $2999. Triples on request. Arrival & departure transfers included for those who have air booked in conjunction with tour.

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Kerry Fling

Limerick • Adare • Killarney • Tralee • Dingle Peninsula • Kenmare 7 DAYS From Moll’s Gap • Ring Of Kerry • Killarney National Park • Blarney • Cork 6 NIGHTS $1549 Cahir Castle • Kilkenny • Wexford • Waterford • Kildare

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by luxury • Dinner and entertainment at • Dinner and entertainment at touring coach with experienced Quills Farmhouse, Muckross Park a traditional Irish farmhouse driver and local touring guide • Admissions to: Cahir Castle, Dunbrody • 6 nights accommodation in first class hotels Famine Ship, Kissane Sheep Farm, • Visit one of Ireland’s Irish National Stud & Gardens best preserved castles— • All rooms ensuite Cahir Castle • 6 full Irish breakfasts • Step aboard the Dunbrody Famine Ship and follow in the footsteps of Irish Emigrants • 3 table d’hôte evening meals • Baggage handling charges • Jaunting car ride through Killarney DUBLIN

KILDARE

DAY 1 invited to Quill’s Farmhouse for a traditional 1 LIMERICK Irish dinner and entertainment. 2 KILKENNY Arrive Dublin or Shannon DINGLE Dinner/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney KILLARNEY If you have purchased our Air & Land 3 CAHIR WATERFORD package you will be met on arrival and DAY 5 CORK transferred from Dublin airport to the Blarney & Tipperary tour hotel in Limerick. An optional Leaving Kerry we travel east to Blarney Castle medieval banquet is on offer tonight. (optional). We visit Cahir for a tour of one of First Class Overnight—Radisson Blu, Limerick Ireland’s best preserved castles and the town of Signature Hotels DAY 2 Cashel, dominated by the spectacular Rock of Radisson Blu, Limerick Cashel, before arriving in medieval Kilkenny. Limerick & Adare Dromhall Hotel, Killarney Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny After breakfast we head for the Kingdom of Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny Kerry. A tour of Limerick City is undertaken DAY 6 before travelling to Adare where thatched Waterford & Kilkenny cottages line the broad main street. We Follow in the footsteps of a group of Famine APR 20 & 27 / OCT 2, 9 & 16 continue to the beautiful town of Killarney. emigrants as you board a replica of the sailing Twin Triple Single Dinner/Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney vessel Dunbrody at the quayside in New Ross. 1599 1549 1999 DAY 3 Next, onto Waterford for some free time to Dingle Peninsula explore the Medieval town. You can visit the MAY 4, 8, 11, 15 & 18 Viking Museums or the famous Crystal factory. This morning we enjoy a jaunting car ride Twin Triple Single thru' Killarney National Park. Afterwards a Dinner/Overnight—Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny 1699 1649 2049 tour of the Dingle Peninsula. DAY 7 Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney MAY 22, 25 & 29 / Curragh of Kildare JUN 1, 5, 8, 12, 15 & 19 DAY 4 This morning we travel through the Curragh of Twin Triple Single Kildare for a guided tour of the Irish National Kenmare & Killarney 1749 1699 2099 Stud. Your tour ends in Dublin after a panoramic We take the short drive to the heritage town tour of this vibrant city in the late afternoon. of Kenmare & travel the Ring of Kerry road JUN 22 & 26 / JUL 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 / AUG 7, 14, 21, 24, 28 & 31 / thru’ Moll’s Gap where we visit a traditional SEP 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, working sheep farm. This evening you are 25, 28 & 30 Twin Triple Single 1799 1749 2199 Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $999.

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Wild Atlantic Experience

Kilbeggan • Aran Islands • Cliffs of Moher • Spanish Point • Killarney 10 DAYS From Ring of Kerry • Blarney • Cashel • Belfast • Titanic • Giant's Causeway 9 NIGHTS $3199 • Derry • Roscommon • Galway • Clare • Limerick

TOUR INCLUSIONS DAY 1 MONDAY DAY 4 THURSDAY

• Transportation throughout by Kilbeggan & Galway Ring of Kerry modern touring mini-coach We leave Dublin this morning and head The highlight today is the world famous • Services of an experienced local towards our first stop at the oldest licensed Ring of Kerry. Enjoy the scenic drive, with driver/guide distillery in Ireland—Kilbeggan. After a tour photo stops along the way plus some • 9 nights ensuite accommodation we make our way to the seaside town of time for lunch in one of the picturesque Galway, with the afternoon free to explore. coastal villages. In the afternoon we visit • Full Irish breakfast daily Overnight—Harbour Hotel, Galway Kissane Sheep Farm for a truly memorable • 4 table d'hôte evening meals sheepdog performance. This evening DAY 2 TUESDAY • Admissions to: Kilbeggan we have dinner in our hotel followed Distillery, Arigna Mines, return Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher by traditional Irish entertainment. Doolin to Aran Ferry, jaunting Today we head to Doolin where we will car ride through Killarney Dinner/Overnight—Killarney Plaza Hotel, National Park, Kissane Sheep catch a ferry to Inis Oírr. After free time Killarney Farm, Rock of Cashel, Titanic to explore this most eastern of the Aran DAY 5 FRIDAY Centre, Giant's Causeway, Islands, we take the ferry back to Doolin for Slane Distillery, a spectacular view of the Cliffs of Moher. Blarney & Cashel • Walking tour of Derry city Dinner/Overnight—Armada Hotel, Leaving Killarney we head east to Blarney • Cruise to the Aran Islands & view Spanish Point Castle, built over 600 years ago, for a chance the Cliffs of Moher from the sea to kiss the legendary stone (optional)! Our DAY 3 WEDNESDAY • Visit Titanic Belfast—recently next stop of the day is in Cashel to visit the voted Europe's Leading Killarney spectacular Rock of Cashel, before we make Tourist Attraction After breakfast, we depart our way back to Dublin’s "Fair City." and head to Kerry with a panoramic tour of Overnight—Gresham Hotel, Dublin (or similar) Limerick enroute. We will stop in Adare, and DAY 6 SATURDAY then to Killarney for a jaunting car ride. The afternoon is free in the beautiful lakeside Slane & Belfast town of Killarney. Departing from Dublin, we make the drive Overnight—Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney north to the award winning Slane Distillery, for a tour and tasting, before arriving into Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. Overnight—Titanic Hotel, Belfast

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DAY 7 SUNDAY DAY 10 WEDNESDAY UNIQUE EXPERIENCES Belfast & Titanic Quarter Arigna & Home • Visit Inis Oírr and view the After breakfast, we head across the street to After enjoying a leisurely breakfast with time Cliffs of Moher from the sea visit Titanic Belfast—the worlds leading tourist to explore and enjoy the castle grounds & spa, • Includes a stay at the attraction. Some free time in the afternoon we put on our hard hats and explore the Arigna luxurious Kilronan Castle to explore the capital. Mines. Afterwards we make our way back to • Explore the Arigna Mines Dinner/Overnight—Titanic Hotel, Belfast Dublin via the ancient village of Kells. & experience what coal Return to Dublin by 19:00 mining life was like DAY 8 MONDAY in the 1700's Giant’s Causeway & Derry After breakfast, we head north along the GIANT’S CAUSEWAY Antrim Coast for a visit to the famous Giant’s Departures from Dublin Causeway. Take a voyage back in time at this DERRY world heritage site that has been explored for DONEGAL 1 BELFAST MONDAYS 2 centuries. Next we pass through Bushmills and FLORENCE on the way to Derry, where we have COURT a walking tour of the historic "Walled City." ROSCOMMON KELLS APRIL & OCTOBER Overnight—Central Hotel, Donegal 1 GALWAY Twin Single DAY 9 TUESDAY 1 1 3199 4199 INIS OÍRR DUBLIN CLIFFS OF MOHER DOOLIN Donegal to Roscommon SPANISH POINT 1 MAY This morning we learn about traditional LIMERICK Twin Single Donegal tweed, followed by shopping. We CASHEL TRALEE th 3299 4299 then head to the 18 century Florence Court, 2 where we have a tour of the house and a walk KILLARNEY BLARNEY JUNE—SEPTEMBER around the grounds. Next we head to our final overnight property—one of Ireland’s most Twin Single luxurious castle hotels. 3399 4399 Dinner/Overnight—Kilronan Castle, Roscommon

ONLY 16 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE! Prices are per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $1799. Triples on request.

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Causeway & Castles

5 DAYS From Slane • Belfast • Titanic • Giant's Causeway • Derry • Donegal 4 NIGHTS $1599 Enniskillen • Roscommon • Arigna • Kells • Dublin

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by modern • Full Irish breakfast daily • Visit Titanic Belfast— touring mini-coach • 2 table d'hôte evening meals voted top attraction for Europe in 2016 • Services of an experienced local • Titanic Experience, Giant's Causeway, driver/guide Walking tour of Derry, Florence Court, • Includes a stay at the • 4 nights ensuite accommodation Slane Distillery, Arigna Mines luxurious Kilronan Castle

DAY 1 SATURDAY DAY 4 TUESDAY GIANT’S CAUSEWAY Slane & Belfast Donegal to Roscommon Departing from Dublin, we make the drive This morning we learn about traditional DERRY DONEGAL 1 north to the award winning Slane Distillery, Donegal tweed, along with some free time. 2 BELFAST th FLORENCE for a tour and tasting, before arriving into We then head to the 18 century Florence COURT Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. Court, where we have a tour of the house KELLS and a walk around the grounds. Next we Overnight—Titanic Hotel, Belfast ROSCOMMON 1 ARIGNA head to our final overnight property—one DAY 2 SUNDAY DUBLIN of Ireland’s most luxurious castle hotels. Belfast & Titanic Quarter Dinner/Overnight—Kilronan Castle, Roscommon Today we take a stroll across the street DAY 5 WEDNESDAY to visit Titanic Belfast—the worlds leading tourist attraction. Some free time in the Kells & Home afternoon to explore the capital. After enjoying a leisurely breakfast with time Dinner/Overnight—Titanic Hotel, Belfast to explore and enjoy the castle grounds & spa, we put on our hard hats and explore the Arigna DAY 3 MONDAY Departures from Dublin Mines. Afterwards we make our way back to Giant's Causeway & Derry Dublin via the ancient village of Kells. SATURDAYS After breakfast, we head north along Return to Dublin by 19:00 the Antrim Coast for a visit to the famous Giant’s Causeway. Take a voyage back in APRIL & OCTOBER time at this world heritage site that has Twin Single been explored for centuries. Next we 1599 1899 pass through Bushmills and Portrush on the way to Derry, where we have a MAY–SEPTEMBER walking tour of the historic "Walled City." Twin Single Overnight—Central Hotel, Donegal 1699 1999

ONLY 16 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE! Prices are per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $999. Triples on request.

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Best of the West

5 DAYS From Kilbeggan • Galway • Doolin • Aran Islands • Cliffs of Moher • Lahinch 4 NIGHTS $1599 Spanish Point • Killarney • Ring of Kerry • Blarney • Cashel

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by modern • Full Irish breakfast daily • Visit Inis Oírr and view the touring mini-coach • 2 table d’hôte evening meals Cliffs of Moher from the sea • Services of an experienced local • Kilbeggan Distillery, return Doolin to • Tour the world famous driver/guide Aran Ferry, jaunting car ride through Ring of Kerry • 4 nights ensuite accommodation Killarney National Park, Kissane Sheep Farm, Rock of Cashel

DAY 1 MONDAY DAY 4 THURSDAY Kilbeggan & Galway Ring of Kerry We leave Dublin and head towards our The highlight today is the world famous Ring first stop at the oldest licensed distillery in of Kerry. Enjoy the scenic drive, with photo Ireland—Kilbeggan. After a tour we make stops along the way plus some time for lunch GALWAY DUBLIN 1 our way to the seaside town of Galway, in one of the picturesque coastal villages. In INIS OÍRR CLIFFS OF MOHER DOOLIN with the afternoon free to explore. the afternoon we visit Kissane Sheep Farm for SPANISH POINT 1 Overnight—Harbour Hotel, Galway a truly memorable sheepdog performance. LIMERICK This evening we have dinner in our hotel CASHEL DAY 2 TUESDAY TRALEE followed by traditional Irish entertainment. 2 Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Dinner/Overnight—Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney KILLARNEY BLARNEY Today we head to Doolin where we will DAY 5 FRIDAY catch a ferry to Inis Oírr. After free time to explore this most eastern of the Aran Blarney & Cashel Islands, we take the ferry back to Doolin Leaving Killarney we head east to Blarney Departures from Dublin for a spectacular view of the Cliffs of Moher. Castle, built over 600 years ago, for a chance Dinner/Overnight—Armada Hotel, Spanish Point to kiss the legendary stone (optional)! Our MONDAYS next stop of the day is in Cashel to visit the DAY 3 WEDNESDAY spectacular Rock of Cashel, before we Killarney make our way back to Dublin’s "Fair City." APRIL & OCTOBER After breakfast, we depart County Clare Return to Dublin by 19:00 Twin Single and head to Kerry with a panoramic tour 1599 1899 of Limerick enroute. We will stop in Adare, and then to Killarney for a jaunting car ride. MAY–SEPTEMBER The afternoon is free in the beautiful Twin Single lakeside town of Killarney. Overnight—Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney 1699 1999

ONLY 16 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE! Prices are per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $999. Triples on request.

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Ireland's Ancient East

4 DAYS From Glendalough • • Kilkenny • Waterford Crystal • Waterford • Cork 3 NIGHTS $1199 Charles Fort • • Longueville House • Irish National Stud

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by modern • 1 table d'hôte evening meal • Walking Food Tour touring mini-coach • Walking food tour and tastings in Kinsale in Kinsale & visit to Charles Fort • Services of an experienced local • Kilkenny Castle, Waterford Crystal, Charles driver/guide Fort, Cider tasting at Longueville House, • 3 nights ensuite accommodation Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens • Full Irish breakfast daily

DAY 1 THURSDAY DAY 3 SATURDAY Glendalough & Kilkenny Kinsale Leaving Dublin this morning we travel south After breakfast we have a guided tour of DUBLIN to Co. Wicklow and the valley of the two Charles Fort, built in the 17th century this KILDARE lakes. Our first stop is nestled in the Wicklow historic fort provides great views of our GLENDALOUGH Mountains National Park, at the Glendalough next stop, Kinsale. One of the Ireland's 1 KILKENNY Visitor Centre. From here we make our way most picturesque towns, Kinsale is known LONGUEVILLE WATERFORD onto Kilkenny with a guided tour of Kilkenny for its beautiful waterfront, brightly coloured CORK Castle, followed by a free afternoon to shops and homes, and most notably the food. 2 KINSALE explore the medieval city. Hailed as the gourmet capital of Ireland, Dinner/Overnight—Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, we will be embarking on a food tour of this Kilkenny scenic town to try everything it has to offer. Overnight—Metropole Hotel, Cork DAY 2 FRIDAY Departures from Dublin Waterford & Cork DAY 4 SUNDAY Today we head down to the Viking city, Longueville & Kildare THURSDAYS Waterford, home to the world-renowned Departing Cork, we make our way for the May 7—October 1 Waterford Crystal where we will be orchards of Longueville House. Here, we will undertaking a tour of the factory, followed learn about the process of making an award- by a walking tour to learn all there is to winning cider, and with the entire production MAY, JUNE / SEPTEMBER know about this historic city. Moving happening on site you could say the apple Twin Single westward our next stop is Cork City doesn’t fall far from the tree! Continuing on 1299 1499 where the afternoon & evening are to Dublin we travel through the Curragh of yours to discover the Rebel County. Kildare for a guided tour of the Irish National JULY / AUGUST Overnight—Metropole Hotel, Cork Stud & Japanese Gardens. From here we Twin Single make our way back to Dublin where sadly 1399 1599 your tour must come to an end. Return to Dublin by 19:00 OCTOBER Twin Single 1199 1499 Prices are per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $699. Triples on request.

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Dingle, Killarney & the Wild Atlantic

3 DAYS From Wicklow • Glendalough • Kilcullen • Rock of • Adare • Dingle • Slea Head 2 NIGHTS $629 Inch Beach • Killarney National Park • • Rock of Cashel

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by modern • 2 nights ensuite accommodation • Find out why the Wild touring mini-coach • Full Irish breakfast daily Atlantic Way is known as • Services of an experienced local one of the most beautiful driver/guide coastlines in the world in the Dingle Peninsula

DAY 1 MONDAY Torc Waterfall. There are plenty of choices Adare & Dingle for lunch in the lively town of Killarney. This afternoon, we slowly make our way across Depart Dublin 08:30. We travel through the country to Rock of Cashel, a spectacular group Wicklow Mountains to our first stop at the of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of famous Glendalough. You travel to the Rock limestone. From here, it’s a relaxing drive with of Dunamase before arriving in "Ireland’s time to reflect on the past three days as you Prettiest Village," Adare. We then head for DUBLIN make your way back to Dublin for the County Kerry and the windswept Dingle KILCULLEN early evening. Peninsula, one of the nation’s strongholds GLENDALOUGH of and culture. Return Dublin 19:00 ADARE DINGLE CASHEL Overnight—Dingle 2 DAY 2 TUESDAY KILLARNEY Dingle Peninsula Today, we’re right in the heartland of the Gaeltacht, where culture, history, and heritage of the Dingle Peninsula is fiercely Departures from Dublin protected and warmly shared with visitors. Your driver-guide will use their local MONDAYS knowledge to show you the best of the April 6—November 23 peninsula including highlights such as Conor Pass, Tóchar Maothai, the Beehive Huts, Slea Head, and Gallarus Oratory. APRIL—MAY / Overnight—Dingle OCTOBER—NOVEMBER Twin Single DAY 3 WEDNESDAY B&B 629 739 Killarney & Cashel Hotel 709 949 Before leaving the Dingle Peninsula, we make a stop at Inch Beach. We head through JUNE—SEPTEMBER a few lakes and take a short walk to the Twin Single B&B 679 769 Exclusions: Lunch, dinner & refreshments. Entrances to all visitor attractions paid locally. Prices are land- Hotel 749 989 only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate sharing: B&B $539 / Hotel $599. Luggage Allowance: 14KG

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SIGHTSEEING TOURS

West Coast Explorer

3 DAYS From The Burren • Cliffs of Moher • Galway • Cong • Connemara National Park 2 NIGHTS $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 driver/guide distillery in the world

DAY 1 DAY 3 Cliffs of Moher & Galway Clonmacnoise & Locke’s Distillery CONNEMARA The first stop of the day will be the village of You will leave Galway behind and take some CONG CLONMACNOISE Kinvara. From here it is only a short drive to of the back roads on your route back to GALWAY 2 DUBLIN the Burren. After the Burren you will visit the Dublin. The first highlight of the day is the CLIFFS stunning Cliffs of Moher. Here you can walk early Christian site of Clonmacnoise—with OF MOHER THE BURREN the cliff top trails or visit the award winning its collection of churches, stone crosses, and environmental exhibition. Galway City will be round towers. The final stop for the tour is your base for the next two nights. This lively at Locke’s Distillery—reputedly the oldest student town has no shortage of good legal distillery in the world. pubs and restaurants. Return Dublin 19:00 Departures from Dublin Overnight—Galway

DAY 2 FRIDAYS April 3—October 30 Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Travel inland through the Maam Valley to SUNDAYS the village of Cong on the shore of Lough May 3—September 27 Corrib. You continue through the heart of Connemara for a visit to the beautiful house and grounds at Kylemore Abbey. APRIL—MAY / OCTOBER Further around the circuit you will see the Twin Single Connemara National Park, Clifden (the first B&B 649 789 transatlantic flight landed here), the Sky Hotel 739 1049 Road, and the Twelve Bens of Connemara. Overnight—Galway JUNE—SEPTEMBER Twin Single

Exclusions: Lunch, dinner & refreshments. Entrances to all visitor attractions paid locally. B&B 699 839 Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars. Child rate: B&B $559 / Hotel $609. Hotel 769 1079 Luggage Allowance: 14KG

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Discover Northern Ireland

3 DAYS From Northern Ireland • Titanic Quarter • Bangor • Giant’s Causeway 2 NIGHTS $639 Game of Thrones Scenery • Downpatrick • • Mourne Mountains

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

DAY 1 THURSDAY route were used as filming locations GIANT’S CAUSEWAY for the TV series Game of Thrones. Belfast & Titanic Quarter BALLYCASTLE Depart Dublin 09.00. After a short tour of Overnight—Bangor

Belfast you will arrive in the newly redeveloped DAY 3 SATURDAY BELFAST 2 BANGOR Titanic Quarter. You will have time for lunch St Patrick & the Irish Sea and perhaps a visit to the award-winning The day starts with a trip along the museum. Later in the afternoon you will travel Peninsula. At Portaferry we take a boat to into the countryside of for a visit Castle Ward and for Game of Thrones visit to the world famous house & gardens at DUBLIN enthusiasts, the location of Winterfell and before arriving in the seaside other scenes. In the afternoon the tour resort town of Bangor. continues along the coast, with the Mourne Overnight—Bangor Mountains on one side and the Irish Sea on DAY 2 FRIDAY the other. After a detour into the heart of the Departures from Dublin Game of Thrones & mountains, you will reach the coast again. Giant’s Causeway From here you return back across the THURSDAYS border and travel south to Dublin. Today you will follow one of the world’s April 2—October 29 Return Dublin 19:00 great driving routes—the Causeway Coastal route through the beautiful scenery of the Antrim Coast. Along the way you will make APRIL—MAY / OCTOBER stops in attractive historic villages such as Twin Single Glenarm and Ballycastle. In the afternoon B&B 639 689 you will have a chance to explore the Hotel 689 869 incredible rock formations at the Giant’s Causeway. Several places along today’s JUNE—SEPTEMBER Twin Single

Exclusions: Lunch, dinner & refreshments. Entrances to all visitor attractions paid locally. Prices are B&B 699 729 land-only per person in Canadian dollars. No departure on July 9. Child rate: B&B $549 / Hotel $579. Hotel 729 919 Luggage Allowance: 14KG

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Vagabond Magnetic North

Mourne Mountains • Glens of Antrim • Titanic Experience • Giant's Causeway 7 DAYS From Western Greenway • Slieve League • • Derry Walking Tour 6 NIGHTS $2559 Knocknaree Mountain • Bushmills

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Off the beaten track adventure in a • Full Irish breakfast daily • Boat trip around base of Vagabond Land Rover 4x4 tour vehicle • Most daily activities and visits Slieve League Cliffs • Services of a highly trained professional • Admissions to: Doe Castle or • Horse-riding, surfing or sea Vagabond tour guide , Derry City kayaking in Dunfanaghy • 6 nights ensuite accommodation Walking Tour, Giant's Causeway

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY DUNFANAGHY 1 DAY 1 SUNDAY Dunfanaghy; or take a walk on one 1 1 ARDARA 1 DERRY CARNLOUGH Dublin to Antrim of Donegal's remote beaches. Overnight—The Nesbitt Arms Hotel, Ardara BELFAST Depart Dublin at 08:20. We head SLIGO 1 north, and stop to walk to the summit BALLINA SLIEVE DAY 5 THURSDAY GULLION of Slieve Gullion Mountain. In the afternoon 1 Donegal to Sligo/Mayo WESTPORT explore Belfast, and then we follow the Today we visit the stunning Slieve League coast road through the Glens of Antrim. with opportunities to walk the cliffs, then DUBLIN Overnight—Londonderry Arms Hotel, Antrim head into Donegal town to visit Donegal DAY 2 MONDAY Castle or explore the town. Antrim to Derry Overnight—Mount Falcon Estate, Ballina Departures from Dublin Today, take a walk along the famous Antrim DAY 6 FRIDAY SUNDAYS Coastline, experience the Giant's Causeway, Northwest Mayo March—October and visit Bushmills & Dunluce Castle. Explore the ruins of the Franciscan friary Overnight—Beech Hill House Hotel, Derry at Rosserk, stand at the end of the world DAY 3 TUESDAY atop Downpatrick Head, drive through the MARCH—APRIL / OCTOBER Derry to Donegal wilds of Northwest Mayo and hike in the Twin Single Ballycroy National park. Visit Derry city for the highly-acclaimed 2559 2899 walking tour (optional), take a walk through Overnight—Wyatt Hotel, Westport MAY—SEPTEMBER Glenveagh National Park, enjoy a guided DAY 7 SATURDAY Twin Single tour of Doe Castle on the shores of Mayo to Dublin . 2899 3299 First take a morning walk at the base of Croagh Overnight—Arnolds Hotel, Dunfanaghy Patrick. Gain fascinating insights into the Ireland DAY 4 WEDNESDAY of yesterday at the Museum of Country Life in ONLY 13 GUESTS PER Donegal Castlebar before we cross the DEPARTURE! and head back to the East of Ireland. Today is a flexible day: choose between horse-riding on the beach, surfing or Return to Dublin between 5 and 6 pm sea kayaking or a leisurely day in

Prices are per person in Canadian dollars. Triples on request. This is a sample itinerary only, and may run in reverse. Due to flexible nature of this tour itinerary may vary. See our website for full itinerary options.

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Vagabond Wild Irish Rover

8 DAYS From Connemara • Cliffs of Moher & the Burren • Dingle Peninsula • Killarney National Park 7 NIGHTS $3049 Beara Peninsula • Macgillycuddy Reeks • Blarney Castle • Golden Vale of Tipperary

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Off the beaten track adventure in a • Full Irish breakfast daily • A cruise around Skellig Vagabond Land Rover 4x4 tour vehicle • Most daily activities and visits Island • Services of a highly trained professional • Admissions to: Blarney Castle, the • Guided cycling tour of Vagabond tour guide Rock of Cashel, a Working Sheep Killarney National Park • 7 nights ensuite accommodation Farm, Shannon ferry tickets

CONNEMARA 1 DUBLIN DAY 1 SUNDAY DAY 5 THURSDAY GALWAY CLIFFS OF Dublin to Connemara Dingle to Portmagee MOHER CURRAGH 1 SPANISH Depart Dublin at 08:30 as we explore the ruins Among many activities on offer today are a POINT of the 12th century Cong Abbey. Visit a working guided cycling tour of Killarney National Park, TRALEE CASHEL sheep farm on the shores of Killary Harbour. a walk above Torc Waterfall, or explore the DINGLE 2 PORTMAGEE 1 Hike in the Connemara National Park. ruins of Muckross Abbey. 1 1 BLARNEY Overnight—Abbeyglen Castle Hotel, Connemara Overnight—The Moorings Hotel, Portmagee KENMARE

DAY 2 MONDAY DAY 6 FRIDAY Connemara to Clare Portmagee to Kenmare Departures from Dublin Today visit the restored An option today is a cruise around the incredible and stop in Galway City for lunch. Take in Skellig Islands. Leaving Portmagee we follow the SUNDAYS the views as we drive around Galway Bay, southern half of the Ring of Kerry to Kenmare. March—October and visit before a Overnight—Coachman’s Townhouse Hotel, Kenmare hike along the Cliffs of Moher. DAY 7 SATURDAY Overnight—Spanish Point House Kenmare to Gougane Barra MARCH—APRIL / OCTOBER DAY 3 TUESDAY Twin Single An action-packed day as we journey out Clare to Kerry onto the Beara Peninsula, including a visit 3049 3599 Before we leave Co. Clare, take a walk to the ancient Uragh Stone Circle or a along the Cliffs of or Lahinch walk along the Bullig Bay Loop. MAY—SEPTEMBER Beach, or take a surf lesson. Overnight—Gougane Barra Hotel, Cork (or similar) Twin Single Overnight—The Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle 3399 3999 DAY 8 SUNDAY DAY 4 WEDNESDAY Gougane Barra to Dublin Dingle Peninsula This morning we visit Blarney Castle and the ONLY 13 GUESTS PER Many optional activities today, such as iconic Rock of Cashel before returning to Dublin. DEPARTURE! horse-riding on the beach, boat trip to Return to Dublin between 5 and 6 pm see Fungie the Dolphin, kayaking in Dingle Bay, or a visit to Dingle Distillery. Overnight—The Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle

Prices are per person in Canadian dollars. Triples on request. This is a sample itinerary only, and may run in reverse. Due to flexible nature of this tour itinerary may vary. See our website for full itinerary options.

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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

DUBLIN DEPARTURES Every Monday—Saturday Visit ritvacations.com for full, detailed itineraries.

The Ring of Kerry Cork, Blarney & Cobh The Cliffs of Moher $209 PER PERSON $209 PER PERSON $209 PER PERSON A full day tour offering a unique A highly enjoyable trip to Ireland's A day trip to Ireland's rugged and opportunity to experience the southern capital, Cork, visiting the unique mid-western coast, through world renowned Ring of Kerry with world renowned and Limerick on the mighty River Shannon its overwhelming mountains and the Queenstown Story at Cobh, and on then to the imposing seascapes. On this tour there are on Cork Harbour, famous as the Castle with its lovely folk park. The views of the Skellig Islands, where Titanic's last port of call. stunning Cliffs of Moher, the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Burren and Galway Bay. was filmed.

The Giant's Causeway Waterford & Kilkenny The Aran Islands $209 PER PERSON $189 PER PERSON $279 PER PERSON A fascinating day out to the famed Enjoy a full day tour to a big chunk A unique opportunity to visit Inis Mór, Antrim coast with its spectacular of Ireland's Ancient East—in Ireland's the largest of the three Aran Islands seascapes taking in the Giant's sunny south east. We visit the ancient and one of the most popular vacation Causeway and Dunluce Castle. city of Kilkenny or as it is known destinations in Ireland. Set on the Enjoy a stop at the famous "The Marble City." We continue on West Coast of Ireland in the mouth Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, to explore the historic Viking City of Galway Bay, Inis Mór is a first erected in 1755! of Waterford where we visit The of traditional Irish language, culture Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre. and music, unique in its geology, archaeology and history.

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2 Day Tours

Game of Thrones, Belfast Galway City, Cliffs of Cork, Killarney & & Giant's Causeway Moher & Medieval Ring of Kerry $539 PER PERSON Banquet $529 PER PERSON Departs Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday $539 PER PERSON Departs Monday to Saturday This tour covers the highlights of Departs Monday to Friday (Mar–Oct) A two day tour to the South and South Belfast City, stunning scenery featured West of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Experience one of Ireland’s most in the award-winning Game of Castle, The Queenstown Story at famous cultural and historical Thrones and Giant's Causeway into Cobh, overnighting in Killarney and nights—The World Famous Medieval two exciting days. At Cushendun we touring the world renowned Ring of Banquet in the Great Hall of Bunratty walk to the Caves where Melisandre of Kerry along the Wild Atlantic Way. The Castle overnighting in quality hotel Asshai gave birth to her "shadow baby" Ring of Kerry is a 179 km-long circular accommodation in Bunratty Village who then slayed Renly Baratheon. tourist route in County Kerry, South and enjoying a tour to the Cliffs of Then on to Ballycastle to see where Western Ireland. On this tour there Moher and Galway. There is vibrancy Varys was born as a slave in the Free are views of the Skellig Rocks (islands), to this friendly city, which many delight Cities. Travel along the natural tree where Star Wars: The Force Awakens in, and few forget. Music, festivals, arches of Dark Hedges on Kings Road, was recently filmed. horse racing, pubs, restaurants, one of Ireland's most photographed shops, theatres and most of all DAY 1 locations, where Arya Stark escaped Galway people, combine to create from Kings Landing. Cork, Blarney Castle & Cobh an atmosphere you'll want to DAY 1 return to again and again. DAY 2 Belfast City & Titanic Quarter DAY 1 Ring of Kerry Galway City & Medieval Banquet Full itinerary at ritvacations.com. DAY 2

Game of Thrones & DAY 2 Giant's 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 $929 PER PERSON FROM $869 PER PERSON FROM $949 PER PERSON Departs Monday, Tuesday, Departs Monday to Saturday (Apr–Oct) Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Departs Monday, Wednesday, A three day tour to the South and Thursday, Friday, Saturday A three day tour to the South and South West of Ireland taking in Cork, South West of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story Experience the delights of Galway Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story and then based in Killarney, touring the Bay surrounded by the Burren region and then from Killarney, touring the Ring of Kerry along the Wild Atlantic and the Cliffs of Moher, facing Ring of Kerry along the Wild Atlantic Way. The Ring of Kerry is a 179 km- spectacular Connemara across the Way. The Ring of Kerry is a 179 km- long circular tourist route in County water with the Aran Islands lying at long circular tourist route in County Kerry, South Western Ireland. On this the mouth of this world famous inlet. Kerry, South Western Ireland. On this tour there are views of the Skellig Staying in city centre accommodation tour there are views of the Skellig Rocks (islands), where Star Wars: The for two nights in the heart of vibrant Rocks (islands), where Star Wars: The Force Awakens was recently filmed. & cultural Galway City also known Force Awakens was recently filmed. The tour takes in a day touring the as "the City of the Tribes." Includes The tour also takes in the Cliffs of Dingle Peninsula. a trip to the Aran Islands! Moher and Galway Bay, returning DAY 1 DAY 1 to Dublin by train from Galway. Cliffs of Moher Cork, Blarney Castle & Cobh DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 2 Cork, Blarney Castle & Cobh Aran Islands Ring of Kerry DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 3 Ring of Kerry Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Dingle Peninsula 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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Royal Atlantic

5 DAYS From Cork • Blarney Castle • Cobh • Killarney • Ring of Kerry • Dingle • Doolin 4 NIGHTS $1539 Cliffs of Moher • Galway • Inis Mór • Dun Aonghusa • Kylemore Abbey

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Transportation throughout by rail and • Admissions to Blarney Castle, Cobh • Complete scenic tours of modern touring coach Heritage Centre, Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Connemara and the world • 4 nights ensuite accommodation Moher Visitor Centre, Kylemore Abbey famous Ring of Kerry • Day trip with ferry to Aran Islands • Full Irish breakfast daily • Visit the Aran Islands and capture some stunning views of the West Coast

DAY 1 DAY 4 Cork, Blarney Castle & Cobh Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Depart Dublin 07:00 and travel through the Depart Galway as our tour of Connemara countryside of Kildare. Once we arrive into leaves towards Moycullen. From Moycullen Cork, we head to the historic Blarney Castle. the road rises and falls towards the lovely KYLEMORE You will have time to kiss the famous stone. village of Oughterard. There is a lunch break at ABBEY GALWAY DUBLIN th From Blarney, we head to Cobh for a short Kylemore Abbey and Gardens, an 18 century CONNEMARA 2 INIS MÓR RIVER city tour. The rest of the evening is free and castle. We are now in the Gaeltacht or Irish SHANNON perfect for some live traditional Irish music. speaking area of Connemara where Gaelic CLIFFS OF MOHER BUNRATTY LIMERICK Overnight—Killarney or Irish is still the everyday spoken language CASTLE BLARNEY of a bilingual people. KILLARNEY DAY 2 2 CASTLE Overnight—Galway COBH Ring of Kerry Tour RING OF KERRY CORK DAY 5 After breakfast we head for the stunning Ring of Kerry. We will make a stop at the Aran Islands Kerry Bog Village Museum. An essential part Depart Galway City by ferry to Inis Mór, the Departures from Dublin of any visit to Ireland, this tour circles the largest of the three Aran Islands. For many, DEPARTS DAILY EXCEPT magnificent MacGillycuddy Reeks and runs the highlight of the tour is the pre-Christian through its many passes and valleys along fort of Dún Aonghusa, with spectacular FRIDAY & SUNDAY the shores of Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay. sea-cliffs and unspoilt views of the Atlantic Overnight—Killarney Ocean. After your day's touring you will be returned to Galway Station for return JANUARY—MAY / DAY 3 OCTOBER—DECEMBER journey to Dublin arriving at 21:45. Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Twin Single We cross the river Shannon which is Ireland’s 1539 2349 longest river. After a brief city tour we travel onto Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. There JUNE—SEPTEMBER will be a lunch stop at O’Connor’s Pub in Twin Single Doolin before arriving at the Cliffs of Moher. 1599 2399 From here we take the coast road with time for photos along The Burren. At the end of Prices are land-only per person in the day the coach will drop you off in Canadian dollars. Child rate (1 child the centre of Galway City. under 16 sharing with 2 adults) $1319—$1399. Please Note: Overnight—Galway Day 4 and 5 may be reversed.

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BELMOND GRAND HIBERNIAN Legends & Loughs

Cork • Jameson Distillery in Midleton • Cobh Heritage Centre • English Market 5 DAYS From Killarney National Park • • Galway • Athone • Connemara 4 NIGHTS $8999 Killary Harbour • Westport

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Four nights aboard the Belmond Grand • All meals, beverages (including alcoholic), • Enjoy a boat trip on Hibernian luxury train and entertainment aboard the train in Killarney • All tours, visits, guiding, entrance fees National Park • Tour Ireland aboard a luxurious sleeper train

DAY 1 TUESDAY After brunch, we arrive in Galway where you Dublin Cork Charleville can explore the City of The Tribes. A tour to the majestic Cliffs of Moher is on offer today Board the train in Dublin and join the Train with stops in the picturesque towns of Kinvara Manager for a champagne toast in the and Doolin. Rejoin the train for dinner and Observation Car. Enjoy traditional afternoon evening entertainment. Overnight in the heart tea as we journey towards Cork. Disembark of Ireland, Athlone. in Cork for a short walking tour of nearby WESTPORT Cobh with a local historian. Explore Cobh DAY 4 FRIDAY 1 ROSCOMMON Heritage Centre, where impressive displays GALWAY 1 ATHLONE Athlone Westport Roscommon DUBLIN on Irish history include the town’s links with Breakfast is served en route to the leafy the Titanic. Rejoin Belmond Grand Hibernian Georgian town of Westport. Disembark for for your first gastronomic dinner on board, a tour on the National Museum of Ireland THURLES then mingle with fellow guests over coffee, —Country Life. After lunch, we visit the 1 CHARLEVILLE liqueurs and lively entertainment in the magnificent stately home of . 1 MIDLETON Observation Car. KILLARNEY In the grounds, admire the views of Clew CORK DAY 2 WEDNESDAY Bay and . Before rejoining the Charleville Cork Killarney train for the evening, take time to explore the charming town of Westport. The train stops After a leisurely Irish breakfast, head off for a overnight in Roscommon. walking tour of the riverside city, with a visit Departures from Dublin to the vibrant English Market for a sampling DAY 5 SATURDAY of Cork delicacies. Rejoin the train for lunch Roscommon Dublin TUESDAYS as we continue to Killarney National Park. Breakfast is served on the final leg of your April 21—October 20 Disembark for a fun ride in a traditional journey as your return to Dublin and bid jaunting car, followed by scenic boat trip Twin farewell to Belmond Grand Hibernian. on Lough Leane. Afterwards, enjoy some FROM 8999 free time exploring the charming streets of Killarney. As evening falls, drinks, dinner and entertainment await back on board.

DAY 3 THURSDAY Killarney Limerick Junction Galway Athlone Spend a relaxing morning admiring the ever- changing scenery through your windows. Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars.

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BELMOND GRAND HIBERNIAN Taste of Ireland

3 DAYS From Belfast • • Dundalk • Waterford • Bulter House 2 NIGHTS $5099 Bishops Palace • Bagenalstown

TOUR INCLUSIONS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • 2 nights aboard the Belmond Grand • All meals, beverages (including alcoholic), • Enjoy a private reception Hibernian luxury train and entertainment aboard the train at Hillsborough Castle— • All tours, visits, guiding, entrance fees an official residence of the Queen • Dine in first class style aboard your train and enjoy DAY 1 SATURDAY guide for a fascinating tour of the city centre. live entertainment on board Dublin Belfast Dundalk After afternoon tea at Butler House, explore further attractions or wander along the canal Depart Dublin Heuston Station in the early and cobbled alleyways at your leisure. afternoon. Lunch is served on board as the Return to the train for a sumptuous dinner, train travels north through the verdant Irish which is rounded off with a performance BELFAST countryside. Disembark in Belfast to visit by traditional local musicians. Hillsborough Castle, the official Northern 1 DUNDALK Ireland residence of HM Queen Elizabeth II. DAY 3 MONDAY Explore the beautiful Georgian home, with its Kilkenny Dublin DUBLIN elegant interiors and glorious gardens. Enjoy A leisurely breakfast is served as the train refreshments in the stately Drawing Room. travels north and returns to Dublin Heuston 1 BAGENALSTOWN Return to the train for your first gourmet Station, your journey’s end. dinner on board. Relax over coffee and WATERFORD local liqueurs in the Observation Car while enjoying some lively local entertainment. The train stops overnight in Dundalk. Departures from Dublin DAY 2 SUNDAY SATURDAYS Dundalk Waterford Kilkenny April 18—October 17 Relax on board this morning and soak up the views as the train journeys south to Twin the historic Viking port of Waterford. In FROM 5099 the afternoon, disembark to explore the historical attractions of Kilkenny in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East. Join your local

Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars.

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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.

ritvacations.com 47 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Car Rental All drivers must hold a national license valid for at least one year or more at time of rental accompanied ALL RATES INCLUDE (UP TO A $400 VALUE): ROYAL COVERAGE by a valid passport. Renting a car can be confusing with so many • Third Party Insurance & Liability DEPOSIT All major credit and debit local charges and fees to be paid. RIT have • Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) cards are accepted. On collection of the vehicle, a €500 security deposit made the car rental procedure simple for • Location Service Charge will be charged to your card. On everyone—all of our rentals include • Vehicle Licensing Fee acceptable return, the funds will be “Royal Coverage”—no more confusion! credited. Payment is not accepted by • Theft Protection Cash. All Credit and Debit cards used • Unlimited KMs for deposit must be in the name of the renter. • Local Taxes MINIMUM AGE Minimum rental age is 25 years. Drivers aged 25—29 can rent all vehicles SUPER INCLUSIVE except full-size MPVs. MAXIMUM AGE To make your booking process even easier—we now offer the option to upgrade your rental to our There is no upper age limit. SUPER INCLUSIVE package. From $180 (per weekly rental), you can have peace-of-mind knowing ADDITIONAL DRIVER RIT offers one that your rental will be worry-free, with a deductible from as little as €100 locally. free additional driver with all rentals BABY SEAT Child seats are available at our Dublin Airport for a cost of €10.00 per day up to a maximum WEEKLY RATES of €100 per rental and must be pre- ordered at the point of reservation. CAR TYPE (or similar) CLASS JAN 1—APR 2 APR 12—JUL 16 APR 3—APR 11 GPS UNITS This service is only SEP 20—DEC 13 AUG 11—SEP 19 JUL 17—AUG 10 available at Airport locations & Dublin City Centre at a cost of €15.51 per day. MANUAL DEC 14—DEC 31 ONE WAY RENTALS All rentals OPEL CORSA ECONOMY 279 289 589 returned to a different location will incur a charge of €50 (except OPEL ASTRA COMPACT 289 299 619 within Dublin). OPEL INSIGNIA STANDARD 339 349 679 DEDUCTIBLE All rentals come with OPEL ZAFIRA MINI MPV 439 609 1139 a deductible, ranging from €1,600 to €2,500. The insurance excess can FORD GALAXY MPV 469 899 1289 be reduced by €1,500 to €2,000 by NISSAN QASHQAI SUV 409 459 769 purchasing our SUPER INCLUSIVE package. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PLAN CAR TYPE (or similar) CLASS JAN 1—APR 2 APR 12—JUL 16 APR 3—APR 11 (RAP) €6.20 per day, Enterprise will SEP 20—DEC 13 AUG 12—SEP 19 JUL 17—AUG 10 waive fees for tire damage, lost keys, glass damage & roadside assistance. AUTOMATIC DEC 14—DEC 31 FUEL Vehicles will be provided OPEL CORSA ECONOMY 339 449 779 with a minimum ¼ tank. The customer has the option OPEL ASTRA COMPACT 349 509 859 of either Fuel Pre-Purchase OPEL INSIGNIA STANDARD 399 609 929 or to pay for used Fuel on return of the rental vehicle. FORD GALAXY MPV 519 1049 1419 All fees quoted in Euros—to be NISSAN QASHQAI SUV 459 609 919 paid locally. Subject to terms & BMW 5 SERIES LUXURY 669 779 1169 conditions.

Opel Corsa Opel Astra Opel 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 7 NIGHTS $749 Adare • Galway • Westport • Donegal • Derry • Belfast • Clare • Wicklow • Derry

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 48 for details) look no further. Our Irish Adventure will give you the freedom to travel where and when • 7 nights ensuite accommodation you wish during your stay in the Emerald Isle. Included in your B&B guide are over 1,000 vouchers at a wide selection homes covering every county in Ireland. We provide you with your car and your B&B of B&B's throughout Ireland, including three, four & five-star vouchers and then you are free to select and book your lodgings as you travel. This is a great way to stay 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 Upgrade to Super JAN 1—APR 2 / APR 12—MAY 31 / Inclusive Insurance 799 769 749 1199 OCT 1—DEC 13 from $180 APR 3—11 / DEC 14—31 949 879 829 1499

Child Rate (2—11yrs): sharing with 2 adults JUN 1—JUL 16 / AUG 11—SEP 30 899 849 799 1299 $499. Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars. Pre-Booking: It is advisable to JUL 17—AUG 10 999 949 899 1599 pre-book B&B’s for July & August.

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Emerald Adventure

8 DAYS From Kilronan Castle • Abbeyglen Castle • Ballyseede Castle • 7 NIGHTS $1149 Faithlegg House • • • Castle

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 48 for details) wonderful city for two days. On day three you will pick up your rental car and continue • Airport transfer to your your adventure discovering the beautiful Irish countryside. Your bed and breakfast stay is a Dublin hotel great way of immersing yourself in the culture and lifestyle of Ireland while introducing you • 2 nights pre-booked to one of the country’s main attractions—its people. Finally, we add a stay at a luxury Irish accommodation in a city castle. The breathtaking surroundings, exceptional service and deluxe accommodation centre Dublin hotel will have you feeling like royalty for a day! • 1 night at a four-star luxury Irish castle or manor # OF PEOPLE SHARING 2 3 4 1 • 4 nights ensuite accommodation vouchers at a wide selection ROOM TYPE Twin Triple 2x Twin Single of B&B's throughout Ireland, CAR TYPE Astra Insignia Insignia Fiesta including three, four & five-star JAN 1—FEB 29 / NOV 1—DEC 13 1249 1149 1199 2099 • Full Irish breakfast daily • Access to the online B&B MAY 1—APR 2 / APR 12—JUL 16 / 1349 1199 1269 2199 website featuring over AUG 11—OCT 31 1,000 homes APR 3—11 / JUL 17—AUG 10 1449 1299 1299 2449 • Touring map of Ireland • Ireland Discount Booklet DEC 14—31 1399 1249 1249 2399

Upgrade to Super Inclusive Insurance from $180

Child Rate (2—11yrs): sharing with 2 adults $749. Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars. Pre-Booking: It is advisable to pre-book B&B’s for July & August. Supplements available for five-star castle options on request.

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Castle & Country

Kinnity Castle • Waterford Castle • Faithlegg House • Hayfield Manor • Cabra Castle 8 DAYS From Kilronan Castle • Clontarf Castle • Ballynahinch Castle • Mount Juliet Estate 7 NIGHTS $899 Lough Eske 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 self-drive standard car rental enjoy a stay in one of Ireland’s luxurious castle hotels. They are world renowned for (see page 48 for details) their Irish welcome and luxury surroundings. They offer all the comforts of a modern • 1 night pre-booked deluxe hotel without compromising their medieval past. Experience the real Ireland in accommodation at a luxury our selection of welcoming Bed and Breakfasts situated throughout the entire island. Irish castle You will never be far from a place to stay and you can be assured your welcome will • Choice of castles available always be friendly and the food and company excellent. An unforgettable experience • 6 nights ensuite accommodation is on offer with this driving holiday. vouchers at a wide selection of B&B's throughout Ireland, including three, four & five-star Deluxe Castle Options • Full Irish breakfast daily • Access to the online B&B • Kilronan Castle, Roscommon • Waterford Castle, Waterford website featuring over • Ballyseede Castle, Tralee • Ballynahinch Castle, by Galway 1,000 homes • Clontarf Castle, Dublin • , • Touring map of Ireland • Lough Eske Castle, Donegal • Killeavy Castle, Newry • 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 Insurance JAN 1—APR 2 / OCT 1—DEC 13 / 949 899 899 1399 from $180 APR 12—30

APR 3—11 / JUN 1—JUL 16 / 1099 1119 999 1649 Child Rate (2—11yrs): sharing with AUG 11—SEP 30 / DEC 14—31 2 adults $599. Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars. Pre-Booking: MAY 1—31 999 969 949 1549 It is advisable to pre-book B&B’s for July & August. Note: Supplement JUL 17—AUG 10 1249 1149 1099 1799 for Ashford & .

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Town & Country • EPIC Ireland • • Jameson Whiskey Christ Church Cathedral • Dublin Zoo • • 8 DAYS From St Patricks Cathedral • Croke Park • • Trinity College 7 NIGHTS $1049 Dublin Liberties Distillery

TOUR INCLUSIONS Combine the best of the city with the Irish countryside! • 5 day “ROYAL COVERAGE” Experience the best of both worlds—here we combine Ireland’s capital city with the self-drive standard car rental best of the countryside. Stay two nights in the bustling and vibrant city centre. Dublin (see page 48 for details) is a delight to explore and very easy to navigate on foot. A charming mix of medieval, • Airport transfer to your Georgian and modern architecture. A wealth of history and culture, wonderful shops Dublin hotel and dining… did we mention over 1,000 pubs! After your stay in Dublin, pick up your • 2 nights pre-booked at a four- car and then experience the warm welcome and relaxed pace of life in the countryside. star city centre hotel in Dublin Bed and Breakfast offers the total immersion into Irish life and culture. You will make • 5 nights ensuite accommodation lifelong friends on this great journey. vouchers at a wide selection of B&B's throughout Ireland, including three, four & five-star • Full Irish breakfast daily Dublin Hotel Options • Access to the online B&B • Gresham Hotel • Radisson Blu Golden Lane website featuring over • Camden Court Hotel • Academy Plaza 1,000 homes • Croke Park Hotel • Ashling Hotel • Touring map of Ireland • Ireland Discount Booklet

# OF PEOPLE SHARING 2 3 4 1 ROOM TYPE Twin Triple 2x Twin Single Upgrade to Super CAR TYPE Astra Insignia Insignia Fiesta Inclusive Insurance JAN 1—APR 2 / APR 12—MAY 31 / 1099 1049 1049 1649 from $180 OCT 1—DEC 13

APR 3—11 / DEC 14—31 1249 1149 1149 1949 Child Rate (2—11yrs): sharing with 2 adults $599. Prices are per person JUN 1—JUL 16 / AUG 11—SEP 30 1199 1099 1099 1699 in Canadian Dollars. Pre-Booking: It is advisable to pre-book B&B’s JUL 17—AUG 10 1299 1199 1199 1999 for July & August.

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Roam Around Ireland

Dublin • Temple Bar • Trinity College • Mourne Mountains • Irish National Stud 8 DAYS From Cliffs of Moher • Bunratty Castle • Adare • Ring of Kerry • Muckross 7 NIGHTS $999 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 48 for details) unique lunar landscape of the Burren to Ireland’s second largest with its English • 5 nights accommodation in the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Bunratty market; the village of Blarney with its first class hotels & manors Castle and Folk Park are also worth a "stone of eloquence;" Cobh—the last • 2 nights B&B accommodation visit. Continue to Kerry via Limerick port of call of the Titanic and the • All rooms ensuite and Adare, a picturesque village Jameson Heritage Centre in Midleton with many thatched cottages. to learn all about Irish whiskey. • Full Irish breakfast daily Overnight—Pre-booked B&B, Killarney Overnight—Actons Hotel, Kinsale • Touring map of Ireland • Ireland Discount Booklet DAY 4 DAY 7 Ring of Kerry Kildare Spend the day exploring the Ring of Head east along the coast via Youghal DAY 1 Kerry on one of Ireland’s most beautiful and Dungarvan to Waterford, a city famous Arrive Dublin peninsulas. Ladies View offers some of worldwide for its crystal. Stop in New Ross Arrive in Ireland's Capital City, which the more spectacular views of the Killarney to visit the MV Dunbrody, a replica of a has something to offer every tourist, valley. Visit and Traditional 19th century famine ship before driving from the trendy Temple Bar area to Farms in Killarney National Park. thru’ the lush farmland of Wexford into its Georgian Squares. Overnight—Pre-booked B&B, Killarney the mountainous region of Wicklow. Overnight—Ashling Hotel, Dublin Overnight—, Kildare DAY 5 DAY 2 Kerry/West Cork DAY 8 Dublin/Clare Drive south to West Cork passing through Home Cross the central Plains towards the Kenmare and then on through Glengarriff, Return car to rental depot at the Shannon Estuary. Enroute visit the Irish Bantry and Skibbereen. Take a boat trip to airport for return flight home. 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—Actons Hotel, Kinsale

# OF PEOPLE SHARING 2 3 4 1 Check ritvacations.com for ROOM TYPE Twin Triple 2x Twin Single more Roam Around Ireland CAR TYPE Astra Insignia Insignia Fiesta itineraries, including the Irish Wonder & Irish Splendour. JAN 1—APR 2 / NOV 1—DEC 13 1049 999 999 1799

APR 3—11 / JUN 1—JUL 16 / AUG 11—SEP 30 1299 1149 1199 2299

APR 12—MAY 31 / OCT 1—31 / DEC 14—31 1199 1099 1099 2099

Prices are land-only per person in Canadian JUL 17—AUG 10 1399 1399 1299 2499 dollars. Child rate sharing under 12: $699.

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Elegant Ireland

Dublin • Meath • Belfast • Antrim Coast • Giant’s Causeway • Derry 8 DAYS From Donegal • Westport • Galway • Waterford • Killarney • Adare • Kildare 7 NIGHTS $1649 Clifden • 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 48 for details) on arrival and escort you to your first class DONEGAL • 7 nights accommodation in first hotel in Ireland’s exciting capital, Dublin, LEITRIM class hotels, castles & manors where you will spend the next two nights. CLIFDEN • Private chauffeur transfer After picking up your car rental, continue MEATH on arrival or departure your holiday in style while pampering DUBLIN • Pre-booked accommodation SPANISH KILDARE yourself in our specially selected hotels POINT as per itinerary & castles. The magic of Ireland is yours • Full Irish breakfast daily 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 Upgrade to Super Inclusive Insurance JAN 1—FEB 29 / NOV 1—DEC 13 1769 1649 1699 3249 from $180 MAR 1—31 / DEC 14—31 1899 1749 1849 3499

APR 1—11 / JUL 17—AUG 10 2149 1949 1999 3899 Child Rate (2—11yrs): sharing with 2 adults $799. Prices are per person APR 12—JUL 16 / AUG 11—OCT 31 1999 1849 1949 3599 in Canadian Dollars.

54 ritvacations.com CHOOSE your adventure

Elegant North Elegant South Elegant West Collect your vehicle and depart from Head south through medieval Start off in Wicklow the "Garden of Dublin on this 7 night tour featuring Waterford and discover the Ancient Ireland," just south of Dublin. Travel some of Ireland’s most beautiful areas. East. From here travel west towards through the Curragh for a tour of Explore the famous Giant's Causeway Killarney & stop for a visit to Blarney the Irish National Stud. Galway is the & discover the history of the Titanic Castle. Travel the famous Ring of main city in the west, where you can in Belfast & catch a glimpse of the Kerry or the Dingle Peninsula, before take a day trip out to the stunning stunning cliffs at Slieve League. heading back to the buzz of Ireland's Aran Islands or the Connemara Coast. capital city—Dublin. Finish up in Dublin—intimate as a HIGHLIGHTS village, sophisticated as a metropolis. Newgrange • Titanic Belfast • HIGHLIGHTS Giant's Causeway • Slieve League • Waterford Crystal • Cork • HIGHLIGHTS Killybegs • Belleek Pottery • Blarney Castle • Ring of Kerry • Irish National Stud • • Kylemore Abbey • Temple Bar • Skelling Islands • Cliffs of Moher • Galway • Aran Islands • Trinity College Dingle • Guinness Storehouse • Connemara • Croagh Patrick • Book of Kells Sligo • • Temple Bar DAY 1 Portmarnock Hotel, Dublin DAY 1 DAY 1 Faithlegg House, Waterford Barberstown Castle, Kildare DAYS 2 & 3 Grand Central Hotel, Belfast DAYS 2 & 3 DAYS 2 & 3 Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney Ballynahinch Castle, Connemara DAYS 4 & 5 Lough Eske Castle, Donegal DAYS 4 & 5 DAYS 4 & 5 Armada Hotel, Spanish Point Kilronan Castle, Roscommon DAYS 6 & 7 Radisson Blu Golden Lane, DAYS 6 & 7 DAYS 6 & 7 Dublin Radisson Blu Golden Lane, Radisson Blu Golden Lane, Dublin Dublin Full itinerary can be found at ritvacations.com. Full itinerary can be found at Full itinerary can be found at ritvacations.com. ritvacations.com.

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Chauffeur Drive

Boyne Valley • Mourne Mountains • Titanic Experience • Belfast City • Burren 8 DAYS From Bushmills Distillery • Giant’s Causeway • Derry • Yeats Country • Galway • Connemara 7 NIGHTS $2999 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 The , 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 Grand Central 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 Lough Eske Castle, Donegal a chauffeur drive vacation. Causeway and enjoy some whiskey at nearby Old Bushmills Distillery. Visit You will miss nothing along the walled city of Derry, stop at Yeats' DAY 7 the way, as you do not have grave in Drumcliffe and cruise Lough The Galmont Hotel, 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 west prepared for you. From the including Connemara, the Burren and Full itinerary can be found at moment you clear customs the majestic Cliffs of Moher. ritvacations.com. until you leave you are in the hands of a friendly, courteous and knowledgeable driver/guide, Twin 2x Twin 3x Twin dedicated to just you. Departures FROM 4999 3499 2999 any day—year round. Prices are land-only per person in Canadian Dollars.

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GALWAY 1 DUBLIN 2

LIMERICK 1 WATERFORD 1 KILLARNEY 3

TOUR INCLUSIONS

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

Dublin • Trinity College • St Stephens Green • Book of Kells • Guinness Storehouse 8 DAYS From Kilmainham Gaol • Shannon • Bunratty • Cliffs of Moher • Burren • Galway 7 NIGHTS $1399 Cong • Westport • Roscommon

TOUR INCLUSIONS Experience Ireland in timeless style and luxury. • 7 day “ROYAL COVERAGE” Take it from us, this vacation will have you experiencing Ireland in both style and luxury. self-drive standard car rental See the best of Ireland on this driving holiday custom designed by our very own staff. (see page 48 for details) Whether it’s the bustling city of Dublin, the charming villages in the countryside, or the • 1 night at the five-star luxurious enchanting grounds of Ashford castle, this adventure will give you a true taste of the Ashford Castle Emerald Isle. Each property offers the highest standard when it comes to accommodation, • 2 nights accommodation at food and service. Each is known for their distinctive setting and outstanding hospitality. the luxurious Kilronan Castle • 4 nights accommodation at four-star superior hotels DAYS 1 & 2 DAYS 4 & 5 • Full Irish breakfast daily Kilronan Castle, Roscommon Armada Hotel, Spanish Point • Touring map of Ireland • Ireland Discount Booklet DAY 3 DAYS 6 & 7 Ashford Castle, Cong Clontarf Castle, Dublin

ROSCOMMON # OF PEOPLE SHARING 2 3 4 1 2 ROOM TYPE Twin Triple 2x Twin Single 1 CONG CAR TYPE Astra Insignia Insignia Fiesta DUBLIN 2 JAN 1—MAR 31 / NOV 1—DEC 13 1499 1399 1449 2699 SPANISH POINT 2 APR 1—11 1999 1749 1799 3449

APR 12—30 / OCT 1—31 1799 1649 1749 3149

MAY 1—SEP 30 2249 1999 2099 3899

Upgrade to Super DEC 14—31 1599 1499 1499 2899 Inclusive Insurance from $180 Triple and Child rates available on request. Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars.

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Castle Explorer

Dublin • Temple Bar • Abbey Theatre • Grafton Street • Howth • Kilkenny 8 DAYS From Waterford • Crystal • Dunbrody Famine Ship • Blarney Castle • Killarney 7 NIGHTS $1699 Ring of Kerry • Dingle • Bunratty • Cliffs of Moher

TOUR INCLUSIONS Stay in a selection of Ireland’s finest castles & manors. • 1 night at the five-star luxurious Our custom designed Castle Explorer provides the opportunity to discover the picturesque Dromoland Castle southern while staying in luxurious accommodations. We begin in • 6 nights castle, manor & first Ireland’s Viking capital, Waterford, where you will drive by scenic coastlines, beautiful class hotel accommodation valleys and mountain ranges. Next, is a two night stay in the picturesque town of Killarney, • 7 day “ROYAL COVERAGE” surrounded by County Kerry’s magical landscapes. Your driving holiday continues on a high self-drive standard car rental note at Dromoland Castle, one of the most impressive and distinguished castle hotels in (see page 48 for details) Ireland. Lastly, enjoy two unforgettable nights at the beautiful Clontarf Castle in Dublin. • Full Irish breakfast daily • Touring map of Ireland DAYS 1 & 2 DAY 5 • Ireland Discount Booklet Waterford Castle, Waterford Dromoland Castle, by Shannon

DAYS 3 & 4 DAYS 6 & 7 The Dunloe, Killarney Clontarf Castle, Dublin

DUBLIN # OF PEOPLE SHARING 2 3 4 1 2 ROOM TYPE Twin Triple 2x Twin Single SHANNON CAR TYPE Astra Insignia Insignia Fiesta 1 JAN 1—MAR 31 / NOV 1—DEC 13 1899 1699 1849 3399

2 APR 1—11 2299 1999 2149 4099 2 WATERFORD KILLARNEY APR 12—30 / OCT 1—31 2149 1899 2099 3799

MAY 1—JUL 16 / AUG 11—SEP 30 2499 2199 2399 4499

JUL 17—AUG 10 2649 2299 2499 4799

Upgrade to Super DEC 14—31 1999 1699 1899 3549 Inclusive Insurance from $180 Triple and Child rates available on request. Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars.

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Cottage Adventure

8 DAYS From Carlow • Clare • Cork • Donegal • Dublin • Galway • Kerry • Kildare • Kilkenny 7 NIGHTS $399 Limerick • Mayo • Meath • Sligo • Tipperary • Waterford • Wexford • Wicklow

TOUR INCLUSIONS Stay at an Irish cottage—your home away from home. Our Cottage • 7 day “ROYAL COVERAGE” Adventure is a self catering vacation based on a 7-night stay (or longer) self-drive standard car rental in one of Ireland’s popular locations combined with a car rental. Properties (see page 48 for details) vary from traditional style cottages to contemporary apartments and holiday • 7 day fully furnished holiday home/cottage rental homes in coastal, 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 • Derry • Kilkenny • Waterford • Carlow • Donegal • Leitrim • Wexford • Cavan • Dublin • Mayo • Wicklow • Clare • Galway • Meath • Cork • Kerry • Sligo

Twin 2x Twin 3x Twin Single FROM 699 499 399 999

Upgrade to Super Inclusive Insurance from $180

Electrical charge—paid locally. Deposit: A refundable security deposit is paid locally on all rentals. All homes are fully furnished. Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars. Note: Easter supplement applies.

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OUR city stay packages are all independent packages, allowing you to see what you want, all at your own pace. With a mix of rail transfers and buses to get you to those off-the- beaten track sights—we make it easy for you to discover these historic destinations footloose and fancy free!

DIY? Want to experience the country’s most vibrant cities? Our City Stay packages offer a chance to explore independently. Enjoy one or more of Ireland’s most popular and fascinating cities bursting with culture and history.

SEE IT ALL! Short on time? More of a city-slicker? Why not combine one of our Ireland city stays with a quick hop over to Edinburgh, Glasgow or London! With some of the most iconic cities in Europe, see it all at your own pace.

CUSTOMIZE Have your own plans? Let us help you plan your own custom getaway package. Something to satisfy all tastes.

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Dublin Delight Guinness Storehouse • Dublinia • Teelings Whiskey • Christ Church Cathedral Dublin Zoo • Malahide Castle • Glasnevin Cemetery • St Patricks Cathedral 4 DAYS From Croke Park • EPIC Ireland • Jameson Distillery • The Liberties Distillery 3 NIGHTS $799 Howth • Phoenix Park • St Patrick's Cathedral

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 • Private Airport transfer to great stores on Grafton, Henry, and Nassau Streets. Your package includes a transfer from Dublin hotel Dublin Airport to your hotel, and we also include a hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tour. There • 48 hour hop-on/hop-off tour are so many fabulous attractions and visits in Dublin & we have also included two of our favourites! No trip to Dublin is complete without a trip to Guinness to taste the famous • Entrance to the Guinness Storehouse stout at its source. EPIC Ireland is the world’s only fully digital museum features 1500 years of Irish history and relives some of the greatest achievements in music, literature, • Entrance to EPIC Ireland sport, politics, fashion and science. • City guide & map

HOTEL RATING FROM Twin Share

HENDRICK HOTEL, BUSWELLS HOTEL, HOTEL 7, 799 OR SIMILAR

CAMDEN COURT, RADISSON BLU GOLDEN LANE, 899 GRESHAM HOTEL OR SIMILAR

MERRION HOTEL, SHELBOURNE HOTEL, 1199 WESTBURY HOTEL OR SIMILAR

Triple and single rates available on request. Prices are per person in Canadian dollars.

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Dublin & Belfast Delight

Belfast City Hall • Titanic Experience • Crumlin Road Gaol • Christ Church Cathedral 7 DAYS From Giant’s Causeway • Antrim Coast • Victoria Square • Queen’s Quarter • Belfast Cathedral 6 NIGHTS $1399 Trinity College • Book of Kells • Guinness Storehouse • Grafton Street • Kilmainham Gaol

TOUR INCLUSIONS Enjoy two of Ireland’s most • 3 nights accommodation at popular and fascinating cities a city centre Dublin hotel bursting with culture and history. • 3 nights accommodation at With only a short train ride between a city centre 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 throughout the city. Belfast is packed tours in Dublin & Belfast with history, culture, exciting events, • Full day excursion to the great food, and super shopping. You’ll Giant’s Causeway & Antrim Coast also find some of the friendliest people • Full breakfast daily you’ll ever meet. Whether it’s following in • Welcome city guides and map the footsteps of your favourite characters from Game of Thrones, or tracing the • Ireland Discount Booklet story of the Titanic right to its source, there’s something for everyone!

DEPARTS Twin Single JAN—FEB 1399 2099

Triple and child rates available on MAR / NOV—DEC 1499 2199 request. Prices are per person in APR—OCT Canadian dollars. 1599 2299

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Dublin, Killarney & Galway

Guinness Storehouse • St Patricks Cathedral • Temple Bar • Trinity College 8 DAYS From Kilmainham Gaol • Torc Waterfall • Muckross House & Gardens • Ross Castle 7 NIGHTS $1499 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 DUBLIN • Bus tour to Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, GALWAY • Full Irish breakfast daily 2 3 Burren & Galway Bay • 24 hour hop-on/hop-off CLIFFS OF THE BURREN Dublin sightseeing tour • Ireland Discount Booklet MOHER

2 DAY 1 of Kerry (tours can be arranged locally), or KILLARNEY Arrive Dublin perhaps a day of exploring the exciting village. Arrival transfer from Dublin Airport to Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney (or similar) your hotel in the city centre. Rest of day DAY 5 Departures at leisure. Relax and unwind or venture Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway out for the evening. This morning, a short tour of Limerick City THURSDAY, FRIDAY & Overnight—Ashling Hotel, Dublin (or similar) and then to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. SATURDAY DAY 2 Next we visit the stunning Cliffs of Moher, Dublin’s Fair City Black Head, the Burren and Galway Bay. The full day is yours to explore Dublin’s Overnight—Galmont Hotel, Galway (or similar) JAN—FEB / NOV—DEC "Fair City." A Dublin Bus hop-on/hop-off tour DAY 6 Twin Single ticket is provided to help you get around and Galway City 1499 2099 visit some of the city’s attractions. The day is at leisure in Galway City, known Overnight—Ashling Hotel, Dublin (or similar) MAR—APR as "the city of the Tribes." Easy to explore DAY 3 on foot, there are plenty of shops, pubs Twin Single Killarney and historic sights to see. 1599 2299 Overnight—Galmont Hotel, Galway (or similar) After breakfast we head for the Kingdom MAY—SEP of Kerry. At your leisure, take the train from DAY 7 Twin Single Dublin Heuston Station to the beautiful Dublin town of Killarney and your four-star 1899 2949 Return to Dublin on your own schedule accommodations in the city centre. today with trains leaving Galway Station every OCT Trains depart every two hours. few hours, for your last night in the capital. Overnight—Dromhall Hotel, Killarney (or similar) Twin Single Overnight—Ashling Hotel, Dublin (or similar) 1699 2549 DAY 4 DAY 8 The South West Return home Prices are land-only per person Today there are several different options in Canadian dollars. Child rates Your tour ends after a final hearty Irish depending on your preference. Most popular available on request. Hotels are breakfast in your Dublin Hotel. subject to availability. Supplements in the area would be the stunning Ring applicable during Galway events.

64 ritvacations.com CASTLES & manors

Abbeyglen Castle, , Adare Ashford Castle, Cong Connemara Located in the picturesque village of Romantic Ashford Castle has rightfully Nestled in the romantic setting of Adare, this five-star hotel and golf earned the reputation of being one of the Twelve Bens with beautiful views resort provides guests with luxurious the world’s top resorts. overlooking Clifden Bay. Close to accommodations and fine dining. Kylemore Abbey & the Connemara National Park.

Ballyseede Castle, Ballynahinch Castle, Clontarf Castle Hotel, Tralee Connemara Clontarf Ballyseede is set in thirty acres From the luxurious riverside rooms to Just five miles from Dublin Airport, of native woodland and has been the elegant restaurant and the intimate Clontarf offers the perfect blend of wonderfully transformed into a Fisherman’s Pub, the Ballynahinch contemporary and traditional style. hotel. One of the most luxurious Castle is the perfect retreat. hotels in Tralee.

Culloden Estate & Spa, Dromoland Castle, by The Dunloe, Killarney Belfast Shannon The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens is one Standing high on the slopes of the Blending Old-World elegance with of the leading five-star luxury hotels Holywood Hills, overlooking Belfast contemporary luxuries, Dromoland’s Ireland has to offer, overlooking the Lough and the tradition of delivering impeccable famous Gap of Dunloe, set on its own Coastline, stay at the most prestigious service is never compromised. 64-acre estate. luxury five-star hotel in Northern Ireland.

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Faithlegg House, Great Southern Hotel, Hayfield Manor, Cork Waterford Killarney Hayfield Manor Hotel provides the A luxuriously restored 18th century Nestled in six acres of gardens in the ideal base from which to explore the mansion located just six miles outside centre of Killarney town, the Great vibrant city of Cork, one of Ireland’s Waterford City. Southern has been a favourite retreat largest cities. Equipped with all the for over 150 years. modern amenities.

Kilronan Castle, Lough Eske Castle, Portmarnock Hotel, Roscommon Donegal Dublin Beautiful Kilronan Castle is majestically Each of Lough Eske Castle’s Tucked away in a quiet corner of one set on the shores of Lough Meelagh guestrooms blends the timeless of Ireland’s most stunning stretches of surrounded by more than 40 acres of allure of its Gaelic heritage with uninterrupted coastline—Portmarnock breathtaking scenery. the amenities of a modern world was once the family home of the class hotel. Jameson Dynasty.

Powerscourt Hotel, Wicklow Waterford Castle, Waterford The Great Sugar Loaf Mountain is visible across the valley, Situated on its own private 310 acre island, each of the luxury between the tall elegant beech trees. The avenue slopes down, bedrooms offer traditional fabrics and exquisite furnishings. through woodland, before revealing the Palladian elegance of Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa, with its breathtaking views.

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