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| Irish
Highlights By Air with Coach Tours - 5 Days Tour Highlights • Dublin - sightseeing and shopping •Wicklow Mountains • Glendalough • Howth • Traditional Irish entertainment and dancing • 3 day Dublin Bus Pass • A complimentary pint of Guinness |
It’s easy to see why Ireland’s
‘fair city’ is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations.
It’s a vibrant city, where the warmth of the Irish welcome
is equally matched by the seemingly endless list of places
to see and things to do. This classic short break also features
some wonderful scenic coach touring, a three day Dublin Bus
Pass (unlimited travel) and a memorable taste of traditional
Irish entertainment and dancing - guaranteed to get your feet
tapping, to be sure! |
| Irish Highlights - Your Itinerary |
SUNDAY Make your own way to one of our featured regional airports - Stansted, Gatwick, Heathrow, Norwich or Southampton. Meet our representative after customs and transfer to the Tara Towers Hotel for the next four nights. |
MONDAY This morning use your included three day Dublin Bus Pass and join our Tour Manager on the bus into the heart of the city for a full day of sightseeing and shopping. Enjoy great shopping in Grafton Street, explore the bars and cafes of Temple Bar, or perhaps just relax a while in pretty St Stephen Square. |
TUESDAY A scenic afternoon tour into the Wicklow Mountains, which rise to the south of Dublin to a height of over 3000 feet. Our route is by the pretty village of Enniskerry and Great Sugar Loaf Mountain to Glendalough located between two lakes, the site of an ancient ruined monastery. After an early dinner we head for the Arlington Hotel for a night of true Irish hospitality. With a complimentary pint of Guinness to get you in the Gaelic mood, you’ll enjoy a superb evening of traditional Irish music and dancing. |
WEDNESDAY Morning excursion around the shores of Dublin Bay to Howth, which was once the main harbour for the city. We circle Howth Head for panoramic views of the bay, the city beyond, and the rocky offshore island known as Ireland’s Eye, a seabird sanctuary. |
THURSDAY Today you are transferred from the hotel to Dublin Airport for the flight back to your chosen regional airport. 3 Day Dublin Pass - Provides unlimited travel on the Dublin bus network and with the bus stop located just outside your hotel, with direct services into the city centre, seeing the Dublin highlights was never easier! |
| Tara Towers Hotel | |
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THIS THREE STAR hotel is situated just
two miles south of Dublin city centre, along the curve of
Dublin Bay with beautiful views over the coastline. The hotel
offers a good selection of facilities including a large reception
area with comfortable seating and an open fire, quiet lounge,
conservatory restaurant, and traditional Irish bar. All bedrooms
feature private facilities, television, hairdryer, iron and
board, trouserpress, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities
• Full Irish breakfast and three course evening dinner plus tea or coffee • One nights entertainment Lift *** (ITB) |
| Flight Information | |||
| Arrival
and departure times (in local time) are as follows, but are
subject to change: |
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Depart Gatwick |
12.55 |
Arrive Dublin |
14.15 |
Depart Dublin |
14.45 |
Arrive Gatwick |
16.05 |
Depart Heathrow |
11.05 |
Arrive Dublin |
12.25 |
Depart Dublin |
15.30 |
Arrive Heathrow |
16.50 |
Depart Norwich |
14.10 |
Arrive Dublin |
15.40 |
Depart Dublin |
16.05 |
Arrive Norwich |
17.35 |
Depart Southampton |
14.30 |
Arrive Dublin |
15.45 |
Depart Dublin |
16.15 |
Arrive Southampton |
17.35 |
Depart Stansted |
11.55 |
Arrive Dublin |
13.10 |
Depart Dublin |
15.30 |
Arrive Stansted |
16.45 |
PLEASE NOTE: These flight
times are based on the Aer Lingus, Flybe & Ryanair 2008 schedules
and are subject to change. For discounted UK airport accommodation
and secure parking call 0870 844 4000 quoting ref no. HX658 |
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| Irish Highlights - 2009 Tour Code DUT 5 Days Half Board | |||
| Grand UK Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red |
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March 29 |
£359 £334 |
September
27 |
£409 £381 |
April
26 |
£369 £344 |
October
11 |
£379 £353 |
May
24 |
£409 £381 |
November
8 |
£359 £334 |
September
13 |
£409 £381 |
December
6 |
£349 £325 |
| What's included - |
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| Reserved Coach Seats | |
| YOU
HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY to choose the coach seat of your choice
which is yours from the moment you join your tour coach. Seat
numbers are not allocated on regional transfer services. In
most cases on coaches equipped with a rear mounted WC, seats
23 and 24 move to the driver’s side of the vehicle, whilst
seats 45 and 46 move one seat forward of the rear seat. |
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| Please note
that SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ON COACHES. Passengers who do
smoke will have ample opportunity to do so at the comfort
stops en route. |
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| Joining Points | |
| On most
of our coach holidays you can choose from more than 350 (200
for departure code C tours) convenient local joining points
across Southern England, East Anglia and the South West, the
Midlands, London and the Home Counties. |