Name: GTI4101 - The Grand Tour of Ireland
Start: 2024-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Dublin, Ireland

Lingo Tours Inc

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52 reviews

Oct 10 - 19, 2024

Group size: 30 - 46

GTI4101 - The Grand Tour of Ireland

Dublin, Ireland

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Lingo Tours Inc

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52 reviews

Oct 10 - 19, 2024

Group size: 30 - 46

This journey will take you through some of the country's most picturesque landscapes and historic landmarks. Starting and ending in Dublin, you'll travel through the southern and western regions of Ireland, exploring iconic attractions such as Blarney Castle, the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Giant's Causeway. Your trip will culminate with a visit to the Titanic Museum in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Get ready to experience the best of Ireland's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and warm hospitality.

With 4-star central hotel stays, daily breakfasts, and delicious 3-course dinners, sign-up for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you with memories for a lifetime.

Starting in Dublin, you’ll travel clockwise around Ireland, ticking off the highlights like clockwork! After visiting Blarney castle and maybe kissing the blarney stone, it will be a talkative ride to Killarney where you rest before you scenic day around Ring of Kerry. From here you travel north via the rugged coast of western Ireland, all the way via Sligo and Giant's Causeway before arriving in Belfast. End your tour with a fun night out in Temple bar, Dublin before returning back to the USA.

• St Patrick’s Cathedral – Dublin

• Blarney Castle - Blarney

• Ring of Kerry Excursion

• Bunratty Castle and Folk Village

• Titanic Museum – Belfast

• Cliffs of Moher

• Giant’s Causeway

Depart: October 10, 2024 from New York (NY), USA to Dublin, Ireland

Return: October 19, 2024 from Dublin, Ireland to New York, USA

Hotel Accommodation
4-star standard and centrally located so you’re never far from the action. Porterage in/out at hotels for 1 main luggage. Dublin (2+1 nights) Killarney (2 nights) Galway (2 nights) Belfast (1 night)
Daily Breakfast
On this tour you’ll enjoy daily, warm buffet breakfasts
5 Dinners
Five delicious, 3-course dinners - all of upgraded quality
Transportation
• Private luxury coach for travel, sightseeing and airport transfers. • Local transportation and transfers for included activities
Private Airport transfer
Arrival airport transfer from airport to hotel
Tour Manager
Tour Manager from arrival on Day 2 until end of the tour
Round Trip Airfare
Round Trip USA to Europe
Entrances and Tickets
Entrances/Excursions to sights mentioned in trip highlights
Local guides
Private local guide for sightseeing tours in Dublin and Belfast
Smart Phone Travel App
Smart phone app for all travelers, private tour web page and other marketing materials

Day 1
Day 1
Departure Day
Overnight flight from US to Dublin, Ireland

Meals: In-flight
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Day 2
Day 2
Arrival
Arrive in Dublin and be greeted at the airport by your Tour Manager. Get out and about exploring with a Tour Manager led introduction walk of the city before sitting down to a delicious Welcome Dinner in the evening; welcome to Ireland!

Meals: In-flight, D
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Day 3
Day 3
Dublin Sightseeing
Start the day off on a guided sightseeing of Dublin cover all the main highlights including Phoenix Park and much more. Enjoy an included entrance to St Patrick's Cathedral with our expert local guide of Dublin. Catch your breath with some free time in the afternoon and evening.

Meals: B
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Day 4
Day 4
The gift of the gab
Time to hit the road as you travel on to Killarney. On the way you’ll enjoy an included visit to the famed Blarney Castle and Gardens which is home to the legendary Blarney Stone. Time allowing, you’ll then make a stop at the Cork English markets for lunch where you can pick up some locally produced food from this 18th-century covered market. Dinner in Killarney at night.

Meals: B, D
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Day 5
Day 5
Ring of Kerry
See more of the Irish countryside as you explore the Ring of Kerry on a full day out. They’ll be plenty of time for multiple stops along the way as you take in the rugged landscape. Return to your hotel in Killarney for the evening.

Meals: B
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Day 6
Day 6
Cliffs of Moher
Travel to Galway. On the way, make a stop at Bunratty Castle and Folk Village. Continue north to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, that loom 700 feet above the rugged Atlantic coast. Check in to your hotel in Galway and enjoy dinner at night.

Meals: B, D
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Day 7
Day 7
Connemara
Take a day excursion to Connemara National Park, a district of western Ireland. Facing the Atlantic ocean, its coastline is dotted with tiny coves, bays and fishing villages. Make stop on your way at Maam Cross, a settlement on a crossroads surrounded by mountains and lakes. Return to Galway and take a Tour Manager led walking tour of the city as you wander through the winding lanes.

Meals: B
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Day 8
Day 8
Sligo & Giant's Causeway
Travel to north via Sligo and onwards to Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland and see the remarkable rock formation and natural phenomenon. Then it’s on to Belfast where you have included dinner at night.

Meals: B, D
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Day 9
Day 9
King of the world!
Learn all about the sailing of the Titanic at the award-winning Titanic Museum as you explore the city on your guided sightseeing. After lunch we continue to Dublin where your farewell dinner awaits at night.

Meals: B, D
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Day 10
Day 10
Return Flights
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to USA.

Meals: B
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Day 1

Departure Day

Overnight flight from US to Dublin, Ireland

Meals: In-flight

Parts the trip were wonderful, others not so much. The most unsatisfactory part was the cruise ship. While most of the staff was courteous and helpful, the operations of the ship needed extreme help. Long lines for the dining rooms at all times. Smaller cafes throughout the ship were never opened. Food overall was offered, but not delicious. I attended the afternoon tea one afternoon that was so unappealing and inadequate. I went to the small coffee cafe where the staff there could not properly brew a cup of tea. Massage at the spa was great, but the steam room and sauna were not opened for use. I asked for the safe in my room to be repaired, and never happened, even with multiple requests. Toilet was not working the last night of my stay. Waited multiple days over an hour each day to disembark the ship for an excursion. Then still a 15 minute once we arrived at the door to disembark. Too many long lines at too many times on the ship. I didn't pay to wait 60+ minutes per day that cut into my time on an excursion or for a meal. Never saw the cruise director except at the time of the excursion and at 1 evening show. Room was nice, clean as was washroom. Cities on the itinerary were ok, although I would have preferred a longer time in Turkiye. Tour guide was ok and knowledgeable. He unfortunately had to deal with a tourist in the group with a physical limitation that required medical attention. As for the mail to offer a review - I only received 1 email, letting me know that the email was a gentle 'last' reminder to provide a review. I did not receive a previous email and I checked spam and trash folders to be sure. Overall, so disappointing. I should be given at least a 50% refund. I can't recommend Lingo Tours or the cruise ship to any of my friend. There is so much room for improvement in many areas.

By Donna B for AGI431 -Athens & The Greek Islands Cruise on Apr 14, 2024

We had a great time! Food, tours, tour director and accommodations were great!

By Bonnie J for ICE432 - ICELANDIC HIGHLIGHTS on Apr 08, 2024

I had a fantastic time! The accommodations were great, the food was really delicious and our tour guide was fantastic. We were able to see the Northern Lights which was an incredible bucket list item. I loved the diamond beach and the glacier hike (although it was more difficult than an easy to moderate hike for sure) it was still breathtaking!! I can’t wait to return to Iceland and book another tour!

By Melissa I for ICE432 - ICELANDIC HIGHLIGHTS on Apr 08, 2024

The trip was good. We saw many Greek tourist attractions and I especially loved our one-day trip to Turkey. Perhaps because of the nature of a cruise, there was a lot of down time and I wish we had more scheduled activities.

By Sharon R for AGI431 -Athens & The Greek Islands Cruise on Apr 06, 2024

We had a wonderful time. The food was excellent and the adventures will be remembered forever. We were disappointed that Mother Nature’s activities cancelled our plans for the Blue Lagoon but our tour guide, Ingo, more than made up for it by providing us with other memorable activities in its place. This is the second time we have been on a Lingo tour and the second time we’ve had Ingo as our guide. I highly recommend Lingo & Ingo.