8 Day Sydney Special (Washington D.C. Special) 2018 Itinerary

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3 Dublin, 2 Waterford, 2 Adare, 2 Westport

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    3 Dublin, 2 Waterford, 2 Adare, 2 Westport

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Dublin

Itinerary

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Ireland
Depart for Ireland

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Dublin
Welcome to Dublin, one of the friendliest cities in Europe. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. As you drive to the hotel, see the city's contrasting architecture, from modern glass to grand neoclassical facades and lovely views of the River Liffey. Most flights arrive in...
DAY 3, Monday - Waterford, Russborough House, Birds of Prey Centre, Irish National Stud
Travel this morning to magnificent Russborough House, a grand mansion built 275 years ago with spectacular unspoiled views of the Wicklow Mountains and Blessington Lakes. On a tour of the home, admire the unique ceilings and a superb collection of world-class art and fur...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Waterford, Cobh Heritage Center, Jameson Distillery
Morning walking tour of the city of Waterford, often referred to as Ireland's oldest city, a place that can trace its beginnings all the way back to the arrival of the Vikings. Stand on the edge of the river looking over Merchants Quay and Waterford's low-rise skyline wi...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Rock of Cashel, Home Hosted Lunch, Adare, Medieval Banquet
Morning visit to the Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland's most spectacular archaeological sites - a collection of medieval church buildings and fortresses set on top of a limestone outcrop rising out of County Tipperary's Golden Vale. This significant historical site was for...
DAY 6, Thursday - Dingle Peninsula, Foynes
Morning drive to the spectacular Dingle Peninsula with its breathtaking scenery and backdrop of several films. Continue on to arrive in Foynes town, which was the last port of call on Ireland's western shore for seaplanes. As a result, Foynes would become one of the bigg...
DAY 7, Friday - Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Connemara
Today, you'll see some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery on the drive to the Cliffs of Moher along the Atlantic coast of County Clare. At the southern end of the Cliffs stands Hags Head, a natural promontory that resembles a seated woman. Stop at the Visitors Center ...
DAY 8, Saturday - County Mayo, Sheepdog Demonstration
Travel along the Wild Atlantic Way to the town of Sligo, with its renowned natural beauty, home to the young William Butler Yeats. Continue to Lissadell House for a guided visit and lunch, before stopping at a working sheep farm to watch a sheep herding demonstration*. R...
DAY 9, Sunday - Cruise the River Shannon, Discover Dublin
Depart Westport on the way to Carrick-on-Shannon, the quaint capital of Leitrim. Here, enjoy a relaxing cruise down the River Shannon, complete with freshly brewed tea and homemade Irish scones. Sit back and marvel at the Emerald Isle's peaceful scenery on the drive to h...
DAY 10, Monday - Dublin Morning Tour
Start the day at Trinity College. See the 8th century Book of Kells, a superb example of early Irish manuscript illumination that is on display in the Old Library. After, visit famed Guinness Storehouse for a sampling of the brew. You can pull your own pint here in the ...
DAY 11, Tuesday - Depart Ireland
Bid a fond farewell to Ireland. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $2,699
Price per day$245
Last Updated: 4/26/2019

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Gate 1 Travel offers escorted tours, European river cruises, independent vacations and customized international vacation packages for less. Our discount travel packages and tour packages to destinations worldwide provide exceptional value, saving our customers time and money. We have taken care of all the details so you don't have to. Find your dream vacation today.

Company Background & Highlights

Mission: To deliver More of the World for Less by developing quality, affordable vacations for North Americans. To provide exemplary service to our customers and to earn their loyalty. To respect our partners. To invest in our employees, providing a safe and comfortable work environment. To know and understand our products and destinations. To constantly innovate and be a leader in technology.

Founded in 1981 with 3 employees; now with over 200 employees worldwide

Headquarters: Fort Washington, PA (Suburban Philadelphia)

Overseas Offices: Hungary, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Morocco, Argentina, Indonesia, Great Britain, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Peru, Ecuador, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam

30+ years of providing travel services to clientèle

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Gate 1 Travel's target market is a traveler seeking high quality, affordable travel ranging from a superior tourist class to moderate deluxe class level of accommodations with the highest level of service.

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Gate 1 Travel's active membership in USTOA (United States Tour Operators Association), a professional organization representing the world's leading tour operators, requires that Gate 1 meet a minimum requirement of $1 million professional liability insurance (Gate 1 maintains a $5 million policy).

Additionally , Gate 1 is required to participate in the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, requiring them to post $1 million in security, held by USTOA, in the unlikely event of bankruptcy or insolvency.

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