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Avanti Destinations
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Scenic Southern Ireland
Explore Ireland at your own pace, stopping to experience and enjoy this ancient Celtic Culture as you go! Start in the vibrant capital city of Dublin. Discover Ireland's sunny southeast in the crystal city of Waterford. Then marvel at the spectacular scenery along the Ring of Kerry, an easy day-trip from your base in Killarney. Learn about and experience the history of rural life in Ireland with a visit to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park then spend your final night at Dromoland Castle.
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Avanti Destinations: Scenic Southern Ireland
Day 1 Dublin
Arrive in Dublin to explore this cosmopolitan city’s Celtic roots. While a settlement on the Liffey River appeared on a Roman map dated 140 A.D., Dublin became Dublin in 988 A.D. when Vikings sailed up the river, destroyed a small Celtic village, and established Dubh Lin (Dark Pool). Dubh Lin soon combined with another Celtic settlement, Baile Atha Cliath or “town of the hurdles”, still the name of this city in Irish. Optional private transfers from the airport, rail station or a ferry port are available.
Ireland’s Visitor Attractions Guide:Saves you up to $600 at 98 of Ireland’s best known attractions, plus lists addresses, telephone numbers, operating hours and more. The essential visitor’s guide, indeed!
Dublin City Hop-on/Hop-off Tour:Use your voucher to join this tour at one of 14 pick-up points around Dublin. Your ticket is good for a full 24 hours.<.p>
Dinner at Knightsbridge Bar:The Knightsbridge Bar comes alive with music, song and dance where visitors can relax and enjoy a spectacular Irish dancing show and three-course meal.
Waterford in south-east Ireland on the River Suir (pronounced Shure) was founded by Vikings in the 9th century then captured by Anglo-Norman invaders of the 12th century leading to years of conflict between the English and Irish. In 1783 George and William Penrose founded a glass factory that produced what we know today as Waterford Crystal, the area’s main attraction.
Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre:Explore over 200 years of glass making through exhibits of luxury pieces.
After breakfast you’re off to Dromoland Castle by way of Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.
Your last evening is at the Dromoland Castle in Newmarket-on-Fergus, one of the most famous castles in Ireland and ancestral home of the O’Briens, a native Gaelic family who are descendants of Brian Boroimhe (pronounced: Boru), 11th century High King of Ireland.
Entrance to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park:Built in 1425, Bunratty Castle is the most authentic medieval fortress in Ireland. Furnished with over 450 items of medieval furniture and artifacts.
Bunratty Folk Parkis a living reconstruction 19th century Ireland, with a village street, Ireland school, doctor’s house, pawnbrokers, pub, drapery, printworks, grocery, hardware shop, pottery and a post office.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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