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SCOTLAND
PRE-TRIP EXTENSION Aviemore / Cairngorms N . P .
Dalwhinnie Ft . William Pitlochry
Dunkeld
St . Andrews
SCOTLAND
L . Lomond
Luss
North
Sea
Glasgow Edinburgh
To Dublin
Glenveagh N . P . ( Optional Tour )
Killybegs St . John ’ s
Point
Drumcliff
SCOTLAND
Giant ’ s Causeway
Derry
NORTHERN IRELAND
Donegal Belfast
COUNTY KERRY POST-TRIP EXTENSION
Ennistymon
Atlantic Shannon Ocean
Listowel
Dingle Peninsula
Dingle
Ring of Kerry
Sneem
Ards
Peninsula ( Optional Tour )
ISLE L OF MAN
Killarney
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YOUR OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Scottish Highlands and Lowlands :
Atlantic Ocean
Kylemore Clifden
Aran Islands ( Optional Tour )
Cliffs of Moher
Galway
Ennistymon
I R E L A N D
Shannon
Dublin
I r i s h S e a
WA LE S
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To / From U . S . Internal flight Land route
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Edinburgh , St . Andrews , National Parks & Glasgow
PRE-TRIP : 7 nights from $ 2495 Only $ 357 per night
DAY 8 • Bloody Sunday conversation • Derry Visit the Museum of Free Derry where local volunteers will talk about the 1972 massacre , “ Bloody Sunday ,” when British soldiers killed 14 unarmed Catholic protesters . Then , explore Derry , and tour the city walls and murals inspired by the Troubles .
B , L , D — City Hotel Derry or similar
DAY 9 • Donegal • Marble Arch Caves Depart the city of Derry for Donegal by traversing the Lakes of Fermanagh , making a pit-stop at Castlederg . From here , you ’ ll coast the shores of Lake Erne and Enniskillen to your destination , the Marble Arch Caves .
B , D — Mill Park Hotel or similar
DAY 10 • Donegal • A Day in the Life of a Donegal tweed weaver & Killybegs fisherman Discover our NEW A Day in the Life experience when you visit a Donegal tweed weaver in St . John ’ s Point , then travel to Killybegs to learn about the life of a local fisherman , including a freshcaught seafood lunch .
B , L — Mill Park Hotel or similar
DAY 11 • Donegal • Optional Glenveagh National Park tour Enjoy a free day in Donegal . Or , join us on our optional Glenveagh National Park tour to explore its magnificent gardens .
B , D — Mill Park Hotel or similar
DAY 12 • Connemara • Drumcliff • National Museum of Ireland Country Life • National Famine Memorial Head to Connemara , stopping en route in Drumcliff , where poet W . B . Yeats was laid to rest .
Then , visit the National Museum of Irish Country Life , followed by a stop at the National Famine Memorial near Croagh Patrick , before checking in to your hotel in Clifden .
B , L — Clifden Station House or similar
DAY 13 • Connemara • Sheep farm • Kylemore Estate & Abbey Explore Connemara today , beginning with a visit to a sheep farm , where we ’ ll get hands-on shearing experience , enjoy a conversation with a local farmer , and witness a sheep dog demonstration . Then , head to Kylemore Estate and Abbey .
B , D — Clifden Station House or similar
DAY 14 • Ennistymon • Galway • Hazel Mountain Chocolate Workshop Transfer to Ennistymon in County Clare , stopping along the way in Galway for a walking tour and free time . We ’ ll continue our journey as we drive along the Wild Atlantic Way for Ennistymon , stopping at the Hazel Mountain Chocolate workshop . Later , we ’ ll check into our hotel where the rest of the evening is free .
B — Falls Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 15 • Optional Aran Islands Tour • Ennis • Home-Hosted Dinner Enjoy a free day to explore County Clare . Or , choose our optional Aran Islands tour , boarding a ferry to Inis Oirr , where the island ’ s 250 residents still speak Gaelic and weave Celtic customs into their daily lives . This evening , enjoy an Irish cuisine at a Home-Hosted Dinner .
B , D — Falls Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 16 • The Cliffs of Moher • Gaelic Games Visit Ireland ’ s iconic Cliffs of Moher . Then , learn about — and perhaps play — the games that color
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the local culture during a stop at a sports club . This evening , enjoy a Farewell Dinner .
B , L , D — Falls Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 17 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your flight home , or begin your Dingle & Killarney : County Kerry ’ s Rugged Coastline post-trip extension .
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Dingle & Killarney : County Kerry ’ s Rugged Coastline
POST-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 2495 Only $ 499 per night
We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later
We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip . Prices shown include accommodations , daily breakfast , and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in Edinburgh for your Scottish Highlands and Lowlands pre-trip extension for $ 225 per person , per night
• Arrive early in Dublin for your main trip for $ 200 per person , per night
• Conclude your main trip with more time in Ennistymon for $ 150 per person , per night
• Remain in Killarney after your County Kerry post-trip extension for $ 175 per person , per night
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