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13 days from $4,358 total price from Boston, New York($3,995 air & land inclusive plus $363 airline taxes and fees)
An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Alumni & Friends of UCLA
This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited,
six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award.
ENCHANTING IRELANDA Tour of the Emerald Isle
July 17-29, 2016
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Dublin, Ireland
Day 2: Arrive Dublin We arrive in the intimate, and beautiful, Irish capital today and check in at our hotel located right on St. Stephen’s Green. Tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. D
Day 3: Dublin This morning’s city tour includes a visit to Trinity College, home of the stunning 8th- century Book of Kells illuminated manuscript; and to St. Patrick’s, the national cathedral of the Church of Ireland. This afternoon is free to explore this enchanting capital as we wish. After dinner on our own we embark on an informal walking tour (led by our tour director), passing some of the haunts and hiding places of Ireland’s beloved literary sons. B
Day 4: Dublin/Galway We leave Dublin this morning for Galway in the West, the region some consider to be the “most Irish part of Ireland.” En route we stop for tea and coffee at Tyrrellpass Castle then continue on to 6th-century Clonmacnoise, Ireland’s most important early monastic site. After lunch on our own we resume our journey, reach-ing Galway City this afternoon. We dine at our hotel located in the village of Bearna just outside the city. B,D
Day 5: Galway/Connemara A day of scenic highlights is in store as we travel through western County Galway in the legendary region known as Connemara, a rugged, silent landscape of moun-tains, glacial lakes, endless roads, and uninhabited bog lands. Our first stop is at beautiful Kylemore Abbey, built as a private home in 1861 and one of Ireland’s most photographed castles. We continue on through this singular landscape, stopping for lunch en route. Tonight we enjoy dinner with traditional Irish entertainment at Padraicins over-looking Galway Bay. B,D
Day 6: Galway/Aran Islands Today we embark on an excursion to Inismor, the largest of the fabled Aran Islands, whose unique culture and
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ENCHANTING IRELANDA Tour of the Emerald Isle13 days from $4,358 total price from Boston, New York($3,995 air & land inclusive plus $363 airline taxes and fees)
Avg. High (°F) Jul AugDublin 67 67Killarney 69 70
Kilkenny
Galway
Killarney
Celtic Sea
IRELANDDublin
AtlanticOcean
Irish Sea
DestinationMotorcoachExtension (motor-coach/van)Entry/Departure
Belfast/AntrimCoast
NORTHERNIRELAND
Your Small Group Tour Highlights
Dublin touring, including Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral ... Magnificent natural scenery of counties Galway and Kerry: Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Connemara ... Irish sheepdog demonstration ... Beautiful Kylemore Abbey ... Dramatic Aran Islands ... Ring of Kerry scenic drive ... Historic Muckross House ... Visit to Blarney Castle ... Rock of Cashel ... Kilkenny Castle … Outstanding small group accom-modations that enhance the Irish experience
Day Itinerary Hotel Rating
1 Depart U.S. for Dublin
2-3 Dublin The Shelbourne
Dublin Deluxe
4-6 Galway The Twelve Hotel Sup. First Class
7-9 Killarney Killarney Royal Sup. First Class
10-11 Kilkenny Pembroke Hotel Sup. First Class
12 Dublin Finnstown
Country House Deluxe
13 Depart Dublin for U.S.
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.
I t’s a beautiful, magical land, where the gentle green landscape dazzles and the people delight; where warmth and hospitality are national traits and poets are
national heroes. From Dublin to Galway, Killarney to Kilkenny, this full yet well-paced tour showcases Ireland’s many charms — both old and new — to our small band of travelers.
Cover Photo: On Day 9, encounter the beautiful scenery along the Ring of Kerry.
history has been an inspiration to artists, writers, and filmmakers. Sitting across Galway Bay in the midst of the Atlantic, the islands feature primi-tive stone forests, early Christian churches, and medieval castles – as well as shops, galleries, and restaurants. An islander guides our tour here, imparting local lore along the way. We stop at Dun Aenghus Fortress, the three prehistoric stone walls crowning the tallest cliffs of Inismor; have lunch in a local pub; and enjoy some free time before returning to the mainland and our hotel late this afternoon. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant in the village of Bearna. B,L,D
Day 7: Galway/County Clare/Killarney Another day of breathtaking scenery as we leave Galway for Killarney, traveling south along the fabled coastline of County Clare. We visit the Cliffs of Moher, the majestic flat-topped “moun-tains” that rise vertically from the sea and stretch for five miles from north to south. And we pass through The Burren, the 116-square mile “rocky place” of craggy gray karst (limestone) formations that stretch endlessly in all directions. After stop-ping at a local restaurant for lunch on our own, we cross by ferry into County Kerry, arriving in Killarney, set in beautiful Killarney National Park, late this afternoon. This evening we enjoy dinners in local family-run B&Bs. B,D
Day 8: Killarney Our exploration of this attractive town, founded as a resort in the 18th century, begins with a jaunting-cart ride from the center of town to 15th-century Ross Castle, the last strong hold to fall to Oliver Cromwell’s forces in 1652. Then we travel by boat to Muckross House, a 19th-century Elizabethan-style manor
with the Kerry Folklife Centre show casing the art and craft of bookbinding, pottery, and weaving. We tour the elegantly furnished rooms, as well as the informal garden. Lunch is on our own here before we return to Killarney mid-afternoon. B
Day 9: Killarney/ Ring of Kerry Today we experience one of Ireland’s most popular attractions, the stunning mountain and coastal scenery of the Ring of Kerry, a 110-mile route connecting Dingle,
Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip private motorcoach or van transportation
Dublin/Belfast• 3 nights’ accommodations: 2 nights in Belfast
at Fitzwilliam Hotel (Deluxe); 1 night in Dublin at Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport (Superior First Class)
• 7 meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners• Extensive sightseeing including Belfast, Antrim
Coast (Giant’s Causeway UNESCO site, Bushmill’s Distillery, Carrick-a-rede Bridge), new Titanic Museum in Belfast
• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited representative • Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and
hotel porters
Post-Tour Extension
July 29-August 1, 2016
NORTHERN IRELAND4 days/3 nights for $1,095 total price
Single Supplement: $245
Savor the dramatic beauty of the Antrim Coast, one of the most scenic in all of Ireland and the British Isles, and
encounter the lively capital city of Belfast.
Killarney’s 15th-century Ross Castle
Iveragh, and Beara peninsulas. This is the Ireland of postcards and pictures, with tiny villages dotting the breathtaking landscape; we stop in one of them for an Irish sheep dog demonstration and in another for lunch. We return to Killarney late this after- noon. Dinner tonight is on our own. B,L
Day 10: Blarney/Cashel/Kilkenny On our way to Kilkenny this morning we stop in the small town of Blarney to visit the ruins of the 15th-century castle, with its celebrated Blarney Stone believed to bestow the “gift of gab” on those who kiss it. We also visit the Blarney Woolen Mills, housing an excellent selection of Irish crafts as well as knits and woolens of all kinds. After lunch on our own in Blarney, we continue on to the Rock of Cashel, the celebrated – and beloved – archaeological complex (c. 432 ce) of medieval ruins atop a lime- stone outcropping that presides over the surrounding plain. Late this afternoon we return to Kilkenny and our hotel, where we dine tonight. B,D
Day 11: Kilkenny Today is devoted to Kilkenny, a well-preserved medieval city known as Ireland’s cultural capital – and the country’s smallest city. We tour 12th-century Kilkenny Castle, considered one of the country’s most beautiful, then embark on an informal walking tour of Kilkenny itself, noting the many buildings of “black” or Kilkenny marble, quarried locally. After lunch together at a local pub, the remainder of the day is at leisure. B,L
Day 12: Kilkenny/Dublin We leave Kilkenny this morning to visit the National Stud Farm, the center of Ireland’s horse racing industry. Mid-after- noon we reach our hotel outside Dublin; tonight we celebrate our adventure over a farewell dinner. B,D
Day 13: Depart for U.S. We leave this morn-ing for the Dublin airport and our return flights to the United States. B
Tour Departs: July 17, 2016
Prices include international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.
Boston, New York $4,358
Baltimore, Chicago, Miami, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa, $4,658 Washington, DC
Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Minneapolis
$4,758
Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), $4,858 San Francisco, Seattle
Land Only (transfers not included) $3,395
Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $363, which are subject to change until final payment is made.
Single travelers please add $795.
All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.
Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: $3,795 per person from Newark, Washington, DC (upgrade subject to availability and pricing subject to change).
For more information and reservations,please call UCLA Alumni Travel at310-206-0613E-mail: [email protected]
Your Tour Price Includes
• Round-trip transportation from listed cities• 11 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe and
Superior First Class hotels• 21 meals: 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including
all entrance fees• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private motorcoach transportation throughout
your trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,
airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
“I cannot rest from travel, I wIll drInk lIfe
to the lees.”-alfred, lord tennyson
Titanic Museum, optional extension
Enclosed is my/our deposit for $______($500 per person) for ____ person(s) on Enchanting Ireland departing July 17, 2016. I/We understand the final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA or by personal check. Please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. and mail check, along with this completed form, to: UCLA Alumni Association, Attn: Alumni Travel, James West Alumni Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397. Or call UCLA Alumni Travel at 310-206-0613. Fax: 310-209-4271.
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Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends,
We invite you to join us next summer for an exclusive UCLA Alumni Travel journey to enchanting Ireland. From the lively capital of Dublin to medieval Kilkenny, experience Ireland’s many charms on this intimate small group journey.
Begin in Dublin with a tour of Ireland’s beautiful capital as well as time to explore on your own. Next, head west to Galway and primitive Inismor, the largest of the fabled Aran Islands. Travel south along the breathtaking coastline of County Clare, and cross by ferry into gorgeous County Kerry and explore Killarney. Travel along the picturesque Ring of Kerry, and visit 15th-century Blarney Castle, home of the celebrated Blarney Stone. Finally, tour the cultural capital of Kilkenny before returning to Dublin for a festive farewell dinner.
Space will fill quickly, so call today to secure your place on what promises to be a wonderful small- group tour to Ireland!
Regards from Westwood,
Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel
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