Capitals & Coastlines: Ireland 2018
Walsh Jesuit High School Alumni, Family, & Friends
Sunday – July 1, 2018
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Depart for Ireland
Monday – July 2, 2018
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Fáilte Ireland! Arrive Ireland and begin to explore the Emerald Isle
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Visit the monolithic site of Newgrange en route to Belfast (D)
Tuesday – July 3, 2018
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Belfast City Tour: Stormont Parliament Buildings, City Hall, The Belfast “Peace Wall,” Titanic Museum tour (B, D)
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Optional: Belfast Cathedral Quarter Pub Crawl
Wednesday – July 4, 2018
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Today we will explore the world-renowned north Antrim Coast, Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and Bushmills Distillery
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At Bushmills enjoy a distillery tour and whiskey tasting
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This evening you will return to Belfast and enjoy a special “Leaving Dinner “with wine pairings. (B, D)
Thursday – July 5, 2018
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Today we will make our way to the only walled city on the Island of Ireland: Derry/Londonderry.
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Derry guided sightseeing tour: The Guildhall, Londonderry City Walls, and “Free Derry”(B, D)
Friday – July 6, 2018
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Travel to Achill Island via Knock Shrine (know as Ireland’s Lourdes).
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Scenic drive along the Wild Atlantic Way into Achill Island
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Official reception by the Áras Forbairt Acla, (B, D)
Saturday – July 7, 2018
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Optional: Achill Half Marathon or 10K (fees included if you are to enter)
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Boat adventure to Innisbeagle
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Special Meal: “Famine Meal” introducing traditional Irish foods with continental wine pairings
Sunday – July 8, 2018
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Sunday Mass
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The Achill Experience
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Atlantic Drive Island Tour: Keem Bay, Keel Beach, Slievemore, Minaum and the beautiful villages of Dooagh and Dooega.
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Optional: surfing lessons (Ireland is known to surfers around the world for her waves)
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Special Traditional Irish Dinner and Sing Along!
Monday – July 9, 2018
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This morning make your way to Croagh Patrick and do a little penance
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En route to Dublin we will stop in the lovely town of Westport
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You will love the vibrant, youthful and energetic pace of Dublin. Evening stroll around around Trinity College and the lively Temple Bar district.
Tuesday – July 10, 2018
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Hop On/Hop Off tickets to explore Dublin at your own pace
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Optional Visit to the Dáil Éireann (Ireland’s Parliament) for guided tour and Prime Minister’s Questions
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Special Going Away Meal
Wednesday – July 11, 2018
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Depart for home.
B = Breakfast
D = Dinner
Tour Cost: $2799 + Airfare
The cost of the tour is based on double occupancy. If you would like to book a single room there is a $800 single room supplement.
The airfare will be approximately $1000.
Payment deadlines:
1. $1000 Deposit due at time of registration
2. Friday, April 20, 2018 - $1500 is due
3. Friday, May 25, 2018 - remaining $299 is due (+ airfare if you choose to travel with the group)
* The single room supplement will be billed with the final payment if that option is chosen.
What is included?
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All transfers and all ground transportation in Ireland/Northern Ireland
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All accommodations in centrally located 3 or 4 start hotels
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All fees related to activities listed on the itinerary
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Admission to all sites on itinerary
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Full Irish Breakfast daily
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Excellent dinners; allowing for choice whenever possible
What's not included?
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Airfare; estimated around $1000
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Lunch; except for some surprise lunches
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Drinks with dinner; except for those listed on the intinerary
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$40 tip for guides and drivers
How do I sign-up?
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The registration process is completed online. Click "Register Here" to sign-up!
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Space is limited to 30 participants.
