Irish Journey
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- Dublin Big Bus Discover Hop-on/Hop-off - 24-hour
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Trip includes
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- Private round-trip airport transfers
- 2 nights in Dublin at the Ashling Hotel or similar
- Dublin City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (24-hour)
- 8 night guided tour, including the following:* 1 night in Portrush at the Portrush Atlantic Hotel or similar
- 1 night in Donegal at the Central Hotel or similar
- 2 nights in Westport at the Mill Times Hotel or similar
- 1 night in Galway at the Western Hotel or similar
- 3 nights in Killarney at the Fairview Hotel or similar
- Transportation by private modern 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Services of a professional driver/guide
- Service charges & VAT tax 1 night in Dublin at the Ashling Hotel or similar
- Breakfast daily *Please Note: Lunches are not included. However, the tour will either stop in small villages with a choice of lunch options or at a local family establishment where there is a choice to suit all budgets. These places are always chosen for their charm and character - to give you the taste of local hospitality. *Entrance fees to some visitor attractions are not included, to allow you greater flexibility to choose the sites that you would like to enter. Please check with your guide, as in some cases discounted admission has been arranged on behalf of tour participants.
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Itinerary
Feel the luck in the air as you land in Ireland's capital city, Dublin. Upon arrival, enjoy a comfortable transfer to your first accommodation. Check in and get settled, then walk around and get to know the city! Go ahead and treat yourself to a pint at a traditional pub in the Temple Bar area.
Recharge with a scrumptious Irish breakfast, then use your included 24-hour hop-on/hop-off sightseeing bus pass! Feast your eyes on architectural beauties like Dublin Castle, Trinity College, Christ Church Cathedral, St Patricks Cathedral, and more. Skip over the Ha'Penny Bridge, then do some souvenir shopping on Grafton Street!
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Squeeze all your souvenirs into your luggage and enjoy a comfortable transfer back to Dublin airport (DUB). Spend your flight home replaying wonderful memories and dreaming about your next adventure!
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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