AAA MountainWest - AAA Sojourns Vacations

Detailed Description
Itinerary

Themed & Special Events, Escorted Vacations, Food & Wine

Package details include:

Explore the riches of Ireland your way - and at your own pace - with this flexible vacation package. Along the way, experience the highlights of the countryside and its stunning colors, especially the fabled Irish green in all its storied intensity. The Irish, you figure, are lucky, indeed. You'll also encounter some of the world's most dramatic scenery and warmest people.

Traveling independently in a rental car with unlimited mileage, you'll be able to customize your itinerary based on your interests: You may want to visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone; visit the Cliffs of Moher for wonderful coastal views; see the Iron Age forts and Ogham stones at the breathtaking Ring of Kerry; or take a “Connemara Lady” catamaran cruise on Killary Harbour.

If you're an independent explorer, or just want to enjoy an intimate adventure with family or loved ones, this is the Ireland tour for you!

Price includes:

• 6 nights hotel accommodations; 2 nights each in Dublin, Killarney and Galway
• Full Irish breakfast daily
• Hertz NeverLost navigation system (for self-drive cars)

• Rental of a Hertz Group E economy car for 5 days with unlimited mileage and automatic shift (includes Collision Damage Waiver, theft protection, 3rd-party insurance and government tax(VAT)
• Voucher for open-top bus tour in Dublin
• Your choice of: Tour and a pint at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin OR Tour and “shot” at the Old Jameson Distillery
• Ireland at a Glimpse booklet - offering 50% discounts on visitor attractions
• Guide to Ireland with map (1 per car)
• All hotel service charges and local taxes

Limitations and Restrictions *Prices are per person based on double occupancy, are subject to availability at time of booking, and may change without notice. Due to the event's "festive" environment, this tour is not recommended for children. Single supplement may apply. Unless stated otherwise, airfare, taxes and government fees are not included. Fares may not reflect additional fuel supplement and vary by provider. Offers valid for new bookings only. Member benefit is per person and applies to first and second traveler only. Member benefits are available only with advertised fare and are subject to change without notice. Your travel arrangements may be modified or cancelled subject to the travel providers policies. Black out dates and other restrictions may apply. We make every effort for accuracy at time of publication, but reserve the right to correct errors. AAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip protection insurance.

Day 1 - Depart U.S.
Take an overnight flight from your home city to Ireland's capital.

Day 2 - Dublin Tour
Arrive at Dublin Airport and go to the Arrivals Hall for a shared transfer to the hotel between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon. The hotel is located in Ballsbridge, one of Dublin's most prestigious addresses. Use your voucher for a prepaid open-top bus tour around Dublin. You may either stay on the bus for the entire route or get off at any of the 23 stops near main attractions. Also, use your voucher for the Guinness Storehouse tour and a pint, or for a shot at the Old Jameson Distillery.
Accommodation: Bewley's Ballsbridge Hotel - 2 nights

Day 3 - Dublin / Killarney
Pick up your rental car and head south from Dublin to your next hotel stay in Killarney, a distance of 180 miles. Discounted visits:** Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens, Blarney Castle and Fota House & Gardens. Accommodation: Killarney Towers Hotel - 2 nights
Note: Discounted visits refer to the coupons in the “Ireland at a Glimpse” brochure.

Day 4 - Kerry Touring
Today you may like to take a full-day tour to travel the popular 100-mile Ring of Kerry - it is better to drive in a counter-clockwise direction. The Dingle Peninsula is also a lovely day's touring and would be about 120 miles. Discounted visits: Kerry County Museum and Skellig Experience.

Day 5 - Killarney / Galway
Today's journey is about 120 miles traveling via Limerick. Discounted visits: King John's Castle and Bunratty Folk Park. Or, you may cross the River Shannon by ferry and travel along the coast of Clare, stopping at the Cliffs of Moher for wonderful coastal views. Drive through the Burren and around Galway Bay. Discounted visits: Burren Centre and Knappogue Castle.
Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott - 2 nights

Day 6 - Connemara Region
Tour Connemara, a region of unspoiled open scenery with misty mountains and sparkling lakes. Discounted visits: Kylemore Abbey and Gardens and “Connemara Lady” catamaran cruise on Killary Harbour.

Day 7 - Galway / Dublin
This is a distance of 130 miles, traveling from the Atlantic Ocean on the West Coast to the Irish Sea on the East Coast. Stop for sightseeing along the way or get to Dublin by lunchtime. Discounted visit: Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre. Arrive in Dublin and check into your Ballsbridge hotel once more. Tonight you may like to have dinner at the Abbey Tavern followed by a lively show of traditional music, songs and step-dancing (additional cost).
Accommodation: Bewley's Ballsbridge Hotel - 1 night

Day 8 - Depart Dublin
Drop your rental car at Dublin Airport in good time to check in for your flight.