Ireland and Kitty O'Malley's IRELAND and SCOTLAND Tours 2023

with Travel Outlet

 

August 4 -12, 2023

$2999.00 Per Person/Double Occupancy

$250.00 Deposit Per Person

Final Payment Due 90 Days Before Departure

 

 

Arranged by Travel Outlet

 

Friday        August 4, 2023                     TORONTO/DUBLIN

 

We depart Toronto for Dublin, Ireland. Overnight flight via Air Transat A321neoLR. In-flight service includes hot meals, imported wines and the most current inflight movies and music. Headsets, drinks, duty free liquor can be purchased on the flight to Ireland.  You must use a credit card for any in-flight purchases.

 

Saturday   August 5, 2023                     DUBLIN-GALWAY

                    

GALWAY BAY HOTEL

 

DINNER

 

We land in Dublin this morning after seeing from the air why Ireland is called the "Land of 40 Shades of Green". After going through immigration and customs, we are met by our Driver/Guide for the week.

 

After meeting our Driver/Guide and getting settled on the bus we head West to the Seaport City of Galway, Ireland's youngest city. We will arrive in Galway in the late afternoon, and we will check into our hotel for the next two nights.

 

 Our hotel for the next two nights is located in the center of Galway at Eyre Square/ Kennedy Square.

 

 

Sunday      August 6, 2023            GALWAY / CONNEMARA

         

GALWAY BAY HOTEL

 

BREAKFAST

 

After our first Irish breakfast of eggs, sausage, toast, scones, bacon, cereal, coffee, tea etc., our day will take us on a scenic tour of the Connemara Region, which is noted for its Gaelic speaking people. We travel along Galway Bay via Kylemore Abbey for a photo stop. We keep onour day via the scenic countryside complete with the sheep crossing stops.

 

In the afternoon we will head back to Galway and begin exploring this delightful seaside town. We will visit Galway Cathedral, Spanish Arch andEyre Square renamed Kennedy Square after his visit to Galway in 1963.We have the evening to explore in this busy seaport town.

 

Monday     August 7, 2023            GALWAY/KILLARNEY

                  

FOLEYS TOWNHOUSE

 

BREAKFAST/DINNER

 

This morning we head South, to the majestic Cliffs of Moher, which rise 700 feet above sea level and stretch out for miles.

We continue our journey South with a stop in Bunratty and will arrive in the late afternoon to the magical village of Killarney noted for its lakes and mountains.

Dinner will be in our hotel this evening.

 

 

Tuesday     August 8, 2023            KILLARNEY

                    

FOLEYS TOWNHOUSE

 

BREAKFAST

 

Today we discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula made famous by "Ryan's Daughter". We will drive along the Dingle coast to western most tip, Slea Head for awesome views of the Atlantic. We will return to Killarney where we will have the rest of the day to enjoy Killarney 's many pubs..., the Laurels,O’Connor’s, Murphy's, Tatler Jacks, just to name a few.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday         August 9, 2023            KILLARNEY / KERRY

                  

FOLEYS TOWNHOUSE

 

BREAKFAST

 

After breakfast we will have the opportunity to take an optional jaunting car to Ross Castle and view Killarney's largest lake. The rest of the day is yours to explore everyone's favorite town Killarney...

You may wish to visit Killarney National Park and the beautiful gardens of the Muckross House. Maybe golfing or horseback riding in Ireland has always been on your bucket list. How does a day of shopping sound? Today is your day in Ireland. Killarney is a great location to wander around & spend the day any way you choose.

 

 

Thursday August 10, 2023                   KILLARNEY / DUBLIN

                                 

RIU GRESHAM

 

BREAKFAST

 

Departing Killarney this morning we travel southwest to County Cork into the magical Town of Blarney. You have the opportunity to visit the Blarney Castle to receive the "gift of eloquence" for all those who partake. The day also offers a visit to the world-famous Blarney Woolen Mill and will give you the chance for great buys on crystal, Belleek, tweeds, and linens and knit ware.

Then on to Dublin, "Europe's Fastest Growing Capital City". We arrive in Dublin in the late afternoon.

 

 

Friday        August 11, 2023                             DUBLIN

                                          

RIU GRESHAM

 

 BREAKFAST

                                                         

We will enjoy a panoramic City Tour of Dublin enjoying the sights and sounds of this amazing and vibrant Capital.  We will see the statue lined O'Connell Street, elegant Georgian Homes and Doors of Dublin, Trinity College, Phoenix Park and St. Patrick's Cathedral just to name a few of Dublin's many attractions.

 

The rest of the day is yours free to explore Dublin. You may want to stroll along famous Grafton Street where you can do some last-minute shopping. Maybe you will want to visit the Book of Kells at Trinity College or the world-famous Guinness Brewery and Hop Shop.

 

 On your last night in Ireland, you may want to check out some of Dublin's pubs. You don't want to miss the Brazen Head, Dublin’s oldest pub, The Temple Bar, Oliver St. John Gogarty, O'Donahue's, The Porterhouse & O Neill’s, to name a few.

 

 

Saturday   August 12, 2023                             DUBLIN/ TORONTO / USA

 

After breakfast we travel to Dublin Airport for some last-minute pints as we sadly bid farewell to the mystical land called IRELAND.

 

....itinerary subject to change....

 

 

TRAVEL TO IRELAND

OCTOBER 8-16, 2023

 

 

Arranged by Travel Outlet

 

COACH TOUR   $2799.00 PER PERSON

Price Includes:

*Round Trip Air from Toronto

*Round Trip Coach from Buffalo to Toronto International

* 2 Hour Premium Airport Lounge

*7 Nights’ Accommodations at First Class Hotels

*Full Irish Breakfast Daily

*Two Dinners

*All Sightseeing by Deluxe Motor Coach throughout Ireland

*Services of Irish/Driver Guide Throughout Tour

*All Sightseeing & Admissions as Per Itinerary

 

DEPOSIT   $250.00 Per Person at time of Booking

BALANCE  60 Days Prior to Departure

 

GALWAY ~ KILLARNEY ~DUBLIN

 

SUNDAY, OCT. 8, 2023                                                     USA / TORONTO / DUBLIN

 

We depart Toronto for Dublin, Ireland. Overnight flight via Air Transat A321neoLR. In-flight service includes hot meals, imported wines and the most current inflight movies and music. Headsets, drinks, duty free liquor can be purchased on the flight to Ireland.  You must use a credit card for any in-flight purchases.

 

 

*Prior to boarding we will spend 2 hours in the Premium Lounge at the Toronto Airport. Unlimited open bar, food, desserts are complimentary prior to the flight

 

MONDAY, OCT. 9, 2023                                                                        DUBLIN

                                                                                                            RIU GRESHAM

 

We land in Dublin this morning.  After going through immigration and customs we are met by our Driver/Guide for the week.   Upon departing Dublin Airport, we travel approximately 20 minutes to downtown Dublin- there we will have a panoramic Tour of “Europe’s Fastest growing Capital City”. We will see the General Post Office (GPO) on O’Connell Street, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Phoenix Park. After our morning tour you will have the rest of the afternoon to explore Dublin and its many sights. Maybe you may want to visit the Guinness Brewery or the Jameson Distillery. You may be interested in visiting Trinity College and the “Book of Kells” or Temple Bar, Dublin’s Left Bank and entertainment district.  The choice of Pubs and restaurants are endless.  Don’t miss the Brazen Head Pub, Ireland’s oldest pub.

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY, OCT. 10, 2023                                                                                                        DUBLIN

                                                                                     RIU GRESHAM

                                                                                                                                                           BREAKFAST

 

After our first Irish breakfast of eggs, sausage, toast, scones, bacon, cereal, coffee, tea, etc., we will be on our way south traveling through the beautiful Wicklow Mountains to the Village of Glendalough.  Here you will visit the 6th Century monastic settlement of St. Kevin.  You won’t want to miss the ancient cemetery with its many Celtic Cross Headstones and you will see some round towers.  Enjoy an Irish lunch in Glendalough before our picturesque ride back through the Wicklow Mountains returning back to Dublin.  The rest of the day is yours to tour and shop in the city of Dublin and visit the places you didn’t get to on your first day in Dublin.  Dinner is on your own this evening in Dublin with many choices available.

 

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY, OCT.11, 2023                                           DUBLIN / KILLARNEY

                                                                                                FOLEYS TOWNHOUSE

                                                                                                  BREAKFAST / DINNER

 

Leaving Dublin, this morning we travel South to County Cork into the small magical town of Blarney.  Here you have the opportunity to visit the Blarney Castle to receive the “gift of eloquence” for all those who partake.  You can also visit the world-famous Blarney Woolen Mills. The Woolen mills are the place for great buys on crystal, Belleek, tweeds, linens, and knitwear.

 

Heading north our next stop is the “Rock of Cashel” a stately limestone outcrop topped with medieval ruins.  This is the inauguration site of the Munster Kings including High King Brian Boru!

 

Our journey will than take us north to Killarney where we spend our next 2 nights.

 

 

THURSDAY, OCT. 12, 2023                                                                   KILLARNEY / DINGLE

                                                                                                                        FOLEYS TOWNHOUSE

                                                                                                   BREAKFAST

 

After breakfast, our tour today takes us along the Kerry Coast to the Dingle Peninsula.  We will have time in Dingle Town for a time to explore this seaside town.  Our tour will take us pass magnificent sights as we travel to Slea Head at the tip of the peninsula.  We make our way back to Killarney.  Dinner is on your own and you may want to do a Killarney Pub Crawl. 

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY, OCT. 13, 2023                                  KILLARNEY / GALWAY

                                                                                                          TBA

                                                                                      BREAKFAST DINNER

 

After breakfast, we leave Killarney heading North.Making our way to the majestic Cliffs of Moher, which rise 700 feet above sea level and stretch out for miles. We continue our journey North towards Galway, where we will stay for the next 2 nights. We have the evening in this busy seaport town to explore.

 

Dinner is in the hotel this evening

 

 

SATURDAY, OCT. 14, 2023                                                                          GALWAY

                                                                                                                            TBA

                                                                                                                   BREAKFAST

 

After breakfast, our day will take us on a scenic tour of the Connemara Region, which is noted for its Gaelic speaking people. We travel along Galway Bay via Kylemore Abbey for a photo stop. We continue on our day via the scenic countryside complete with the sheep crossing stops.

 

In the afternoon we will head back to Galway and begin exploring this delightful seaside town. We will visit Galway Cathedral, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square renamed Kennedy Square after his visit to Galway in 1963.

 

 

SUNDAY, OCT. 15, 2023                                                  GALWAY / MALAHIDE

                        BREAKFAST

 

After breakfast we head East towards Dublin for our last night in the seaside town of Malahide. Malahide is located just North of Dublin.

Enjoy your last evening in the hotel or venture out to the quaint town for a few pints.

 

 

MONDAY, OCT. 16, 2023                                                         DUBLIN / TORONTO / US

                                                                                      BREAKFAST

 

After breakfast we transfer to Dublin Airport. We will have the opportunity to do some last-minute shopping at the famous duty-free shop at DUBLIN AIRPORT. After a few last pints in the airport, we sadly bid farewell to the mystical land they call IRELAND.  

 

 

...itinerary subject to minor changes…