C.I.E. TOURS INTERNATIONAL  MYSTICAL IRELAND - 8 DAYS/7NIGHTS

Day 1: Dublin Arrival and Dublin Castel

Day 2: St.Patrick's Grave and Ulster Folk Museum

Day 3: Titanic Belfast and Walking Tour

Hotel: Hilton Belfast Hotel

Day 4: Giant's Causeway and Derry Walk

Day 5: Donegal Castle and Westport

Day 6: Sheepdogs and Westport House

Day 7: Cliffs of Moher and Medieval Banquet

Day 8: Tour Ends at Bunratty

Took train to Dublin for our flight home.

HOTELS-

City North Hotel - Gormanstown

Hilton Belfast Hotel - Belfast

City Hotel - Derry

Hotel Westport - Westport

Bunratty Castle Hotel - Bunratty

Fantastic trip with OTI.  Istanbul we stayed at the Crowne Plaza which was lovely and in a great location. We visited the Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand bazaar and Spice bazaar.  Cappadocia we stayed at Double Tree by Hilton and had an amazing hot air ballon ride, visited Monks Valley and Avonos, pottery workshop and Goreme open air museum.  Visit to the Ozkonak underground city and Pigeon valley along with a nice cup of tea at a local village.  At Pamukkale we watched the Whirling Dervishes , Hierapolis ancient city and walking on the hop spring waters.  Kusadasi we visited the Ephesus ancient city. The Colossae Thermal hotel hosted many tour buses so this property was my least favourite. In Kusadasi I loved staying at the Charisma Hotel over looking the beautiful sea. Our tour included the Great Theatre and visit the House of St. Mary. Loved Turkey and would not hesitate to return!

Stayed in a junior suite for 7 nights. Lovely resort all around and would not hesitate to recommend it. It was a perfect fit in accommodation, dining,entertainment and luxury. Close also to visit Playa de Carmen and other day trips.

Mandalay is located on the strip and only 15 minutes from airport. Resort fee $25USD per room per night plus tax to be  paid directly to hotel. Very large resort with 3211 rooms and 19 restaurants. Next visit to Vegas I would stay a little closer on the strip.

On The Go Tours ~ St. Petersburg , Novgorod and Moscow  April 20 to 27th 2013 This trip was fantastic in every way and our tour leader Katya Shurukhina made it even more memorable. St. Petersburg we visited Peter and Paul Fortress, Hermitage museum and took in the Russian Ballet located at the Hermitage theatre.  Catherine Palace was lovely and we also enjoyed the Cossack show at the Grand Duke Palace.  The Church on Spilled Blood was also a highlight for us. In Novgorod we went to a Russian banya, dinner and a shot of vodka was an experience I would have not wanted to miss! Novgorod we visited the museum of Wooden Architecture and toured the Kremlin grounds. From here we took the train to Moscow. Moscow's Red Square , tour of the Moscow metro , Kremlin, and tour of the Secret Soviet Bunker was our highlights.  Walking and viewing Moscow by night gave us breathtaking views. Loved Russia and would not hesitate to recommend this country or tour company!