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Itinerary

Prepare to be spoiled in a grand Irish manner . . .

Magnificent Ireland
June 3 - 16, 2010

Tour 1 - "Magnificent Ireland"
Days 1 & 2: The Merrion Hotel, Dublin
                  5-star luxury hotel with pool and Spa in the heart of
                  Georgian Dublin, noted for superior service and top
                  restaurants/Michelin 2-star dining at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Days 3 & 4: Ashford Castle, Cong, County Mayo
                  5-Star hotel, spa, fishing and 9 hole golf on the shores of
                  Lough Corrib
Day 5: Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare
                  Grand 5-Star castle hotel with pool and spa, 18-hole golf
                  course on the estate, falconry
Days 6, 7 & 8: Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare, County Kerry
                  5-Star hotel set along side cascading river falls, pool and spa,
                  fishing, golf nearby
Days 9 & 10: Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, County Waterford
                  4-Star hotel and restaurant overlooking the sea, pool and spa,
                  and cliff side walks
Days 11 & 12: Mount Juliet Conrad, Thomastown, County Kilkenny
                  4-Star country house on 1500 acres with equestrian, pool and
                  spa, championship 18-hole golf course on estate
Day 13: The K-Club, Straffan, County Kildare
                  5 Red star hotel with pool and Spa and two championship
                  golf courses (venue for the Ryder Cup 2006) located on the
                  River Liffey just 35 minutes from Dublin

NOTE: The itinerary is subject to change and is designed to extend either before or after your trip. Airport transfers included. Twin bed rooms and Suites are also available.

Splendors of Ireland
August 17-30, 2010

Tour 2 - "The Splendours of Ireland"
Days 1 & 2: The Merrion Hotel, Dublin
                  5-star luxury hotel with pool and Spa in the heart of
                  Georgian Dublin, noted for superior service and top
                  restaurants/Michelin 2-star dining at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Days 3 & 4: Culloden Estate and Spa, Bangor, Belfast, NI
                  "Built for a Bishop...Fit for a King." A 5-star hotel
                  with Spa on 12 acres of beautiful secluded gardens only five
                  miles from Belfast city center
Day 5: Bushmills Inn Hotel, Bushmill, County Antrim, NI
                  4-star Country Inn and restaurant in the village that is
                  home to the world's oldest distillery, Bushmills Distillery,
                  between the Giants Causeway and Royal Portrush Golf Club
Days 6 & 7: Harvey's Point, Lough Eske, Donegal
                  4-Star Gold medal award winner on the shores of beautiful
                  Lough Eske, Donegal, featuring well-appointed lake view rooms
                  and traditional Irish hospitality
Days 8 & 9: Belle Isle Castle, Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh, NI
                  Exclusive use of a privately owned castle and coach yard on the
                  shores of the Lough Erne, famous for boating and pike fishing,
                  with Belle Isle Cookery School on the estate
Days 10 & 11: Ashford Castle, Cong, County Mayo
                  Magnificent 5-Star hotel/castle, spa, fishing and 9 hole golf
                  on the shores of beautiful Lough Corrib
Day 12: Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare
                  Grand 5-Star castle hotel with pool and spa, 18-hole golf
                  course on the estate, falconry
Day 13: The K-Club, Straffan, County Kildare
                  5 Red star hotel with pool and Spa and two championship
                  golf courses (venue for the Ryder Cup 2006) located on the
                  River Liffey just 35 minutes from Dublin

NOTE: The itinerary is subject to change and is designed to extend either before or after your trip. Airport transfers included. Twin bed rooms and Suites are also available.

SOME OF THE MANY HIGHLIGHT POSSIBILITIES:
  • Private tour of Castletown House, the first and finest Palladian house built in the Republic of Ireland
  • Visit to 12th century Norman castle - Leixlip Castle, home of the Honorable Desmond Guinness
  • Sunset Drinks Cruise on the Lough Corrib to view magnificent Ashford Castle from the water
  • Visit to "Number 10" - a privately owned 18th century Dublin mansion, as guests of antique and art collector and owner
  • Private tour of Nicholas Mosse Pottery Factory with "the man himself!"
  • Visit to Kilfane Glen and Waterfall Garden, the enchanting estate property of owners, Nick and Susan Mosse
  • Private tour of Ballymaloe Cookery School and Gardens in County Cork
  • "Gourmet Casual" - dinner at Bassetts of Woodstock, a Michelin rated restaurant, located high above the River Nore Valley
  • Private visit and tour of Lily O'Brien's Chocolate Factory (not open to public) as guests of owners
  • "A Taste of Kenmare" - dinner specially prepared by the owner/chef of Packys, a popular local restaurant
  • Visit to see the workings of Kissane Sheep Farm in County Kerry and a sheep dog demonstration
  • Visit to Islanmore, a private stud farm and garden in County Limerick
  • Reception as guests of Lord Inchiquin, whose family are direct descendants of the O'Briens, the Earls of Thomond
  • Luncheon at magnificent Baronscourt, as guests of the Duke and Duchess of Abercorn
  • The Bushmills Experience - A private tour of the world's oldest whisky distillery
NOTE: IBS reserves the right to adjust the daily itinerary in the event of a cancellation/change by any of our hosts

These tours are non-smoking.


Call Patsy Malone for additional itinerary details: 888-610-6000



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