SATURDAY

JUNE 18TH - DEPART CALGARY            

Board your Westjet flight via Toronto to Dublin.

Inflight meals

SUNDAY

JUNE 19TH - WELCOME TO IRELAND!

On arrival in Dublin airport this morning, meet with your driver /guide and transfer to Dublin City Centre. (Please note check in may not be possible before 3:00pm at hotels in Ireland). Spend the balance of your day exploring Dublin at your own leisure. A welcome dinner is included at your hotel.

Overnight: Ashling Hotel :

MONDAY

JUNE 20TH - DUBLIN TO CORK VIA BLARNEY CASTLE

This morning depart Dublin for Kerry via Cork En route visit Blar-ney Castle. Attracting visitors from all over the world, Blarney Castle is an ancient stronghold of the McCarthy’s, Lords of Mus-kerry, it is one of Ireland’s oldest and most historic castles, and indeed one of the strongest fortresses in Munster. Built in 1446, Blarney Castle is famous for its Blarney stone, The Stone of Elo-quence, which is traditionally believed, to have the power to be-stow the gift of eloquence on all those who kiss it. Many legends tell the story of the Stone, but why not kiss it and find out the truth behind the legend?

After your visit to the castle, enjoy some time shopping at Blar-ney Woollen Mills. The presence of the Woollen Mills during the famine shielded Blarney from the worst effects of the famine, due to its employment of local workers. The mill has now been trans-formed into what is perhaps the largest quality craft shop in Ire-land. Lunch is under own arrangements. Continue onto Killarney to check into your hotel.

Overnight: Malton Hotel (2 Nights)

18-30 JUNE 2016

12 DAYS IN THE EMERALD ISLE’S INCLUDING AIR

THE BEST OF IRELAND

PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES: • Return airfare on Westjet Airlines from Calgary to Dublin• 11 nights at 4 star hotels, all rooms with private bath or shower• Full Irish breakfast at hotel daily• 3 lunches local pub/restaurant (3 course, tea/coffee)• 4 Dinners at your hotel (3 course, tea/coffee) + 1 Dinner at Padraicins Seafood Restaurant & Bar + 1 dinner at Bunratty Castle banquet• Jaunting Car ride in Killarney National Park• Shannon Car Ferry • Corrib Princess Cruise with tea/coffee & scones• Strangford Car Ferry• Private Modern motor-coach with driver/guide• Service charges and VAT taxes at existing rates• Local taxes on accommodation and sightseeing tours• Porterage included – 1 piece of luggage in/out of hotels• English speaking guide• Visits and entry fees:

Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Cathedral, Kylemore Abbey, Carrowmore Cemetery, Belleek Pottery Factory, Giants Causeway, Titanic Belfast, Mount Stewart, Trinity College and Christchurch Cathedral

$4950 $975

Exclusions in above tour prices:Personal items, Meals unless listed in itinerary, Tips & GratuitiesEarly check-in & late check out of rooms (standard check-in time is 2pm and check out 10am) Travel Insurance, Visa/passport handling fees

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*Taxes and Fuel surcharges are subject to change until documents are ticketed and will be re quoted at time of final invoicing.

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TUESDAY

JUNE 21ST - RING OF KERRY                                        

Today, enjoy a superb tour of the Iveragh Peninsula, to discover the Ring of Kerry. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of mountains, peat bogs, lakes and magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean as one travels along the coast road. Leaving Killarney one passes through Killorglin, then to Glenbeigh where the cliff road af-fords panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay. Continuing to Cahirciveen one passes the birthplace of Na-tional hero, Daniel O’Connell. Passing through the peat bogs one arrives at the sea town of Waterville. Continue to Sneem Village, famous because of its brightly coloured houses. The road continues through the mountains to Molls Gap and Ladies View with superb views of the famous lakes of Killarney. Visit Muckross House, a nineteenth century country residence with folk museum, the gardens at the rear are famous for their su-perb rhododendrons. Enjoy lunch at a local pub/restaurant. In the afternoon enjoy a Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney National Park. Enjoy transportation of a different kind! A pony and trap (also known as a jaunting car) brings you from the main road, along by the lakes to Muckross House, one of Ireland’s lead-ing stately homes. Spend some time viewing the property and strolling around spectacular gardens. Step aboard a jaunting car and discover areas of the National Park that you might not otherwise visit. The scenery is stunning and the trap will stop as often as you wish it to facilitate your taking photographs. Return to your hotel in Killarney.

Overnight: Malton Hotel

WEDNESDAY

JUNE 22ND - CLIFFS OF MOHER & THE BURREN                                        

This morning you will depart Killarney towards County Clare. Board the Shannon Car Ferry at Tarbert and cross the river Shannon to Killimer in County Clare. This pleasant, 20 minute journey travels across the Shannon Estuary. Ecologically, the Shannon estuary has a unique value with a group of bottle nosed dolphins resident in the estuary. As well as this, the estuary is an important habitat for migrating birds and wild fowl. Then travel along the coast and visit Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre. Situated on the Atlantic Ocean and bordering the Burren Area, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most spectacular sights. Standing 230 metres above the ground at their highest point and 8km long, the Cliffs boast one of the most amazing views in Ireland.

This afternoon continue on to explore the Burren Region. This Karst limestone region lies in the northwest corner of Co Clare. It is composed of limestone pavements, which have been eroded to a distinctive pattern. This pavement is crisscrossed by cracks known as grykes in which grow a myriad of wild flora and un-der which are huge caves and rivers which suddenly flood when it rains. The Burren contains dozens of megalithic tombs and Celtic crosses as well as a ruined Cistercian Abbey dating back to the 12th century. You will discover small villages abandoned during the famine period and green roads on which you can walk for miles without ever seeing a car. Tonight enjoy a medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle!

Overnight: George Hotel (1 Night)

THURSDAY

JUNE 23RD - GALWAY CITY TOUR & CRUISE                                          

This morning depart Limerick for Galway City. Galway City is a delight with its narrow streets, old stone and wooden shop fronts, good restaurants and busy pubs. The city has attracted a bohemian crown of musicians and artists, which add so much to the character of the city. Enjoy a fully guided city tour which highlights Galway’s modern Cathedral, the Collegiate of St Nicholas of Myra, pass by Nora Barnacle’s house (Mrs James Joyce) and to the famous Lynch window from which the Eng-lish language receive the word to Lynch (hang). Continue along Shop Street to the Kings Hear and learn how the pub got its name, conclude on Eyre square the accepted centre of Galway City. This afternoon enjoy a scenic and relaxing cruise along the River Corrib. The Corrib Princess sails from Woodquay in the heart of Galway city, along the famous Steamers Line, which is the lakes traditional trade route. This evening enjoy dinner at Padraicins Seafood Bar & Restaurant. Padraicins is a traditional Irish bar and restaurant with a maritime theme, excellent sea-food and great views of Galway Bay.

Overnight: Clayton Hotel (2 Nights)

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FRIDAY

JUNE 24TH - TOUR CONNEMARA                                     

Today you will explore the stunning Connemara Region. Conne-mara, is a land of lakes and rivers, bogs and mountains. A land of small villages where Gaelic is still the spoken language and where little has changed little since the beginning of time. It is without a doubt the wildest and the most romantic part of Ireland. This afternoon visit Kylemore Abbey built by Mitchell Henry in 1868, after having spent his honeymoon in the area. Today, the abbey is home to the Irish order of Benedictine nuns. They established a private school for young girls, which today is the renowned Kylemore Abbey International School for young girls. Facilities at Kylemore include a visitor centre, an exhibition housed in the main reception rooms of the house and a video which takes the visitor through the history of the house and its occupants. Return to your hotel in Galway

Overnight: Clayton Hotel

SATURDAY

JUNE 25TH - SLIGO TO DONEGAL VIA CARROWMORE

Today you will depart Galway to Donegal via Sligo. En route view the beautiful scenery which was an inspiration for W.B. Yeats, who is buried at Drumcliffe Churchyard, under the loaf-shaped Benbulben Mountain. We visit the Carrowmore Ceme-tery with over 60 stone circle and passage tombs making it one of the largest Stone Age cemeteries in Europe. It is also among Ireland’s oldest cemetery of megalithic tombs, with monuments ranging from an amazing 5,500 to 6,500 years old. Visit the world famous brand of Belleek pottery which has its home in an imposing Victorian building in the village of Belleek on the river Erne. The guided tour covers all of the production areas offer-ing guests the possibility of meeting with the craftspeople, ob-serving their craftsmanship working on the different handmade pieces (no production on Sundays). Continue onto your hotel in Donegal region

Overnight: Villa Rosa Hotel

SUNDAY

JUNE 26TH - DONEGAL TO BELFAST                                         

Today you will depart Donegal for Belfast via Derry City. Meet your guide in Derry city for your walking Derry City Tour. Derry was the last walled city to be built in Ireland. Walking the walls enables you to enjoy the overview of the Bogside on one side and the Waterside on the other. A walk on the walls is a walk back in time as they have always played an important role in the history of this famous city. Continue onto County Antrim for a visit to the Giants Causeway. The Causeway was formed more than 60 million years ago when red-hot lava erupted onto the surface of the earth. It was quickly cooled by the sea, which crystallized it and formed it into the 40,000 basalt polygonal columns, which today form the Giants Causeway. A must on any visit to the North of Ireland, the Causeway is an UNESCO World Heritage site, and is often referred to as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’. Continue on to your hotel in Belfast.

Overnight: Europa Hotel

MONDAY

JUNE 27TH - TOURING BELFAST                                      

This morning meet local guide for a Tour of Belfast City. A guid-ed city tour is an excellent way to discover Belfast City. The tour will take in the leaning Albert Memorial Clock tower (Irelands answer to the Tower of Pisa) and the Opera House, which is one of Belfast’s great landmarks. Your tour will pass by the City Hall, the Opera house, The Crown Bar (dates from 1885), Queens Uni-versity and the Botanic Gardens. Some tours will take in a visit to the Harland and Wolfe Shipyard, where the Titanic was built and launched in 1912. A visit to the Shankill and Falls road will be of interest as it will give the visitor an indication of how life was in Belfast during the troubles. A visit is also included to Titanic Belfast. Located in the heart of Belfast, the Titanic Belfast recre-ates the story of the world’s most famous ship in a new iconic, six floor building right beside the historic site of the original ship’s construction. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Belfast for shop-ping or further exploration.

Dinner under own arrangements

Overnight: Europa Hotel

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TUESDAY

JUNE 28TH - BELFAST TO DUBLIN                                         

Today depart Belfast and journey along the Ards Peninsula to Strangford Lough. Visit Mount Stewart House & Gardens. The magnificent 18th century Mount Steward House and gardens were the home of the marquees of Londonderry, The house is in wonderful condition and has retained most of its original plas-terwork, marble nudes, and valuable paintings. The 35 hectares of gardens were landscaped in the early 1900s by Lady Edith, wife of the 7th marquees, for the benefit of her children. In the late spring the Sunken Garden is a blaze of vivid orange and yel-low when the Azaleas reach their peak and the scarlet blooms of the Red Hand of Ulster in the Shamrock Garden are equally splendid. Lunch is included at a local pub/restaurant. Then take the ferry across the ferry from Portaferry to Strangford and con-tinue to your hotel in Dublin.

Overnight: Ballsbridge Hotel

WEDNESDAY

JUNE 29TH - DUBLIN FAIR CITY

Today explore the city of Dublin. A Panoramic Dublin City Tour is the ideal introduction to “Dublin’s Fair City”. The tour will introduce you to the principal sites. You will visit the elegant Georgian squares, famous for its architecture and of course its famous – doors. Highlights of the tour will be a visit to Trin-ity College, to view the 8th century Book of Kells. . No visit of Dublin would be complete without a visit to St Patrick’s Cathe-dral. Pass by Christchurch, built by the Anglo-Norman’s in 1172 to replace an earlier Church built by the Vikings in 1038, and Dublin Castle, on your way to the Phoenix Park with its many monuments including the Papal cross. Return to the city cen-tre via the Quays, passing by the Guinness brewery, and Collins Barrack, now part of the national museum, before arriving back into O’Connell Street and the city centre. The balance of your afternoon is at leisure.

OR Choose one of the two following optional activities (at additional cost)

1 | - Session of Gaelic Games

2 | - Evening Entertainment at Taylor’s Three Rock

Overnight: Ballsbridge Hotel

THURSDAY

JUNE 30TH - DEPART DUBLIN

After a final Irish breakfast transfer to Dublin Airport for your return flight home.

Welcome home!

TERMS & CONDITIONS

TO BOOK: $750 per person deposit required to secure space on the tour. Insurance should be purchased at time of deposit for maximum coverage.

FINAL PAYMENT: Due 21 March 2016.

CANCELLATIONS:• Cancellations received 70 days or more prior to departure:

Non-refundable deposits• Cancellations between 69 – 31 days prior: Lose 75% of net tour price • Cancellation Less than 30 days prior to departure:

100% non-refundable

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A valid Canadian passport is required to enter Ireland. A visa is not required for a stay less than 90 days. If travelling on other than a Canadian passport, please check with Vulcan Vacations or the Irish consulate directly.

PRICES: All prices quoted for this tour are based on a minimum group size of 15, and subject to change or surcharge should the numbers fall below 15 passengers.

FORCE MAJEURE: We shall not be liable for any claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, delays or loss of enjoyment, of any nature or kind whatso-ever, resulting from events beyond our or our supplier’s reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, strikes, lockouts or other labor disputes or disruptions, wars, blockades, insurrections, riots, earthquakes, weather conditions, floods or acts or restraints imposed by government authorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Vulcan Vacations and Goway Travel Ltd. act only as agents for the clients in all matters pertaining to travel. They assume no responsibility nor liability in connection with the service of any train, vessel, carriage, aircraft, motor or other conveyances which may be used, either wholly or in part, in the performance of its duty to the passenger; neither will they be responsible for any act, error, or omission, or any injury, loss, ac-cident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any de-fect in any vehicle or through the neglect or default of any company or per-son engaged in carrying out the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event that it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be made without penalty to the operators. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the passengers, conversely refund will be made to the passengers if any saving is made. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time the passengers are not on board their planes or conveyance. The passage contract in use by the airlines concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and the pur-chaser of these tours and/or passenger. The right is reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passengers as Member of the tours. Clients are responsible for lost tickets or coupons.

TO BOOK THIS TOUR, PLEASE CONTACT:

LAURIE UMSCHEIDTEL: (403) 485-2882

1-800-567-2065EMAIL: laurie@vulcanvacations.com

209 Centre St, Vulcan, Alberta

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