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Shades of Ireland Sep 4, 2023 - Sep 16, 2023 Maritime Travel presents… Shades of Ireland September 4 - 16, 2023 | 13 Days with Optional 3-Night London Pre Tour Extension with Optional 3-Night Edinburgh Post Tour Extension 11 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners HIGHLIGHTS… Dublin, Irish Evening, Choices on Tour, Kilkenny, Waterford, Blarney Castle, Boat Tour, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Farm Visit, Galway, Donegal Town, Derry, Giant's Causeway, Glens of Antrim, Belfast, "Titanic Experience" Double $6,449; Double $6,299* Single $7,499; Single $7,349; Triple $6,399; Triple $6,249 For bookings made after Mar 05, 2023 call for rates. Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Vancouver Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $100 per person (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $499 per person *All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from YVR To book or for more information contact: Pervin Ozselmanoglu, Maritime Travel - Langley Suite 2 6233 - 200th Street Langley, BC V2Y 1A2 Phone: (604) 533-5305 Email: pozselmanoglu@maritimetravel.ca Itinerary ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1 Overnight Flight Days 2, 3 Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Dublin Day 4 Dooleys Hotel, Waterford Days 5, 6 The Rose Hotel , Tralee Day 7 Old Ground Hotel, Ennis Day 8 Manor House Country Hotel, Enniskillen Days 9, 10 City Hotel Derry, Derry Days 11, 12 Europa Hotel Belfast, Belfast On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Day 1: Monday, September 4, 2023 Overnight Flight Set out on an amazing Irish adventure that tells the complete story of the Emerald Isle. Day 2: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Dublin, Ireland - Tour Begins Get a taste of old Dublin. Tonight, you and your fellow travellers revel in a traditional Irish evening, including regional cuisine. (D) Day 3: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Dublin Today, it’s your choice! Choose to ride with a local guide to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, the National Gallery, and the historic Phoenix Park -OR- choose a walking tour of the city’s historic centre, exploring St. Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street, and the General Post Office. Either way, what follows is an afternoon to discover Dublin’s charms on your own. Later, you may join an optional tour to the Guinness Storehouse, followed by dinner at a contemporary restaurant showcasing Irish cuisine. (B) Day 4: Thursday, September 7, 2023 Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford Step back in time and begin the day in the medieval splendour of 12th century Kilkenny on the River Nore. Then, in Waterford, embark on a leisurely paced walking tour of Ireland’s oldest city. It’s your choice! Tour the Waterford Crystal factory and learn how exquisite crystal has been made for centuries -OR- visit the Medieval Museum for a guided tour and glass of wine in the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault. (B, D) Day 5: Friday, September 8, 2023 Waterford - Blarney Stone - Killarney - Tralee Live the legend. The story goes that those who kiss the Blarney Stone gain the gift of eloquence. This morning, give it a shot at historic Blarney Castle. Cross into County Kerry and continue on to charming Killarney, where you will board a traditional boat* and sail through breathtaking lakes in the company of an expert boatman. Explore Killarney, before continuing to the market town of Tralee. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D) Day 6: Saturday, September 9, 2023 Tralee - Ring of Kerry - Tralee Take in the rugged coastline as you loop your way around the picturesque Ring of Kerry, past pristine beaches, quaint villages and majestic landscapes. At the Gap of Dunloe, shop for local artisan-made crafts. (B) Day 7: Sunday, September 10, 2023 Tralee - Cliffs of Moher - Ennis Bid Tralee farewell and travel across the lovely Shannon River into County Clare. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most iconic sites. Walk along the rambling edge, soaking up unparalleled views and snapping incredible photos. Complete your day at the historic Old Ground Hotel in the heart of Ennis Town. This evening you may join an optional tour to a Medieval Banquet dinner, which is hosted in a castle. (B) Day 8:Monday, September 11, 2023 Ennis - Galway - Enniskillen, Northern Ireland Experience the daily life of a traditional Irish family during a memorable farm visit. Then continue on to Galway for a brief tour that showcases “The City of Tribes.” Your day ends in the northwest reaches of Eire. (B, D) Day 9: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Enniskillen - Donegal Town -Derry Take in the rugged, natural beauty of County Donegal. Stop inDonegal Town and stroll the town square, enjoying its quaint craftand woollen shops. Next, travel to Derry, known for its turbulentpolitical history. This afternoon, a local guide leads a walk throughthe old city, including the Craft Village, a charming 19th centuryGeorgian square in the heart of the walled city. Tonight, it’s Diner’sChoice… choose your included dinner from a "menu" of Derry’sgreat restaurants. (B, D) Day 10: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Derry - Inishowen Peninsula - Derry This morning, journey to the Inishowen Peninsula and Malin Head. Take in breathtaking scenery as you explore Ireland's northernmost point. Return to Derry, and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Tonight, you may join an optional tour to discover the history of Derry through storytelling, music and song, with dinner at a restaurant serving pub style food. (B) Day 11: Thursday, September 14, 2023 Derry - Giant's Causeway -Glens of Antrim - Belfast See the most famous natural site in Northern Ireland as you visit themagnificent Giant’s Causeway. Formed by volcanic activity millionsof years ago, the causeway resembles a cobble road leading into thesea. Then lose yourself in the natural beauty of Northern Ireland asyou explore the scenic back roads of the Glens of Antrim to Belfast.Top your day off with a visit to a whiskey distillery located in theelegant grounds of Killarney Estate. Here you can taste whiskey andenjoy dinner. (B, D) Day 12: Friday, September 15, 2023 Belfast Begin the day with a guided tour of Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, and hear of the struggles in this great city’s history as you pass through the different neighbourhoods. See “Samson” and “Goliath,” the cranes at the shipyard that built the Titanic, before touring the “Titanic Experience,” Northern Ireland’s most visited attraction. This afternoon is yours to explore Belfast further, as your Irish adventure comes to a close. (B) Day 13: Saturday, September 16, 2023 Belfast - Tour Ends Your tour ends in Belfast. (B) Extend your holiday with Optional 5 Days 3-Night London Pre Tour Extension Rate: $1,040.00 CAD per person, double, land & air inclusive 3 Meals: 3 Breakfasts Day 1: Overnight Flight You’re on your way to the United Kingdom. Begin in England and enjoy a 3-night stay in London. Day 2: London, England - Extension Begins Experience London, the esteemed capital of the United Kingdom. Often described as a world within a city, London is a sophisticated metropolis with a timeless style all its own. Day 3: London Navigate the city with a local expert. Using your included Oyster card, hop on the famous underground Tube. Take a walking tour along the River Thames, where you can see St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tate Modern Art Gallery and Shakespeare’s Globe. End at Borough market, London’s premier Food Market, dating back over 1000 years. You will love independently strolling the small, specialty produce stalls and sumptuous street food traders. Enjoy the afternoon to further explore the city. Today breakfast will be included. Day 4: London See London your way today! Be sure to take advantage of your included ticket to the Tower of London to peek into the city’s storied past and uncover the secrets of this 11th-century fortress. Today breakfast will be included. Day 5: London - Dublin, Ireland Wish London goodbye as you fly* to Dublin. Today breakfast will be included. Extend your holiday with Optional 4 Days 3-Night Edinburgh Post Tour Extension Rate: $1,170.00 CAD per person, double, land only 4 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner Day 13: Belfast - Edinburgh, Scotland Fly* to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland and a city steeped in history. Here, you’ll find charming pubs, quaint shops, and friendly faces all under the watchful gaze of Edinburgh Castle. Dig into Scottish cuisine with dinner at a local restaurant tonight. Today dinner will be included. Day 14: Edinburgh Delve into the heart of Edinburgh as you take a guided walking tour of the famous Royal Mile. Peruse the many shops, learn about the storied history of these streets, and make your way to the peak of the city – Edinburgh Castle. Inside the walls of Edinburgh Castle, you’ll be able to see medieval armour and the Scottish Crown Jewels. The rest of the day is at leisure. Today breakfast will be included. Day 15: Edinburgh Today is yours to explore Edinburgh how you’d like. Take advantage of this day at leisure – maybe take a tour of Edinburgh’s infamous vaults, or stop by the queen’s Edinburgh residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Today breakfast will be included. Day 16: Edinburgh - Extension Ends Give a farewell pat to Greyfriars Bobby as you depart for home. Today breakfast will be included. *PLEASE NOTE: Book Now rates valid until Mar 05, 2023, valid on air inclusive packages only. PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: PASSPORTS AND VISAS Documentation is required by foreign governments for all trips outside Canada. You should visit Global Affairs Canada at https://travel.gc.ca/ for general information about passports and visa requirements. Some countries require a visa in addition to a valid passport for entry, so it is important that you check with the appropriate foreign consulate or embassy for specific entry requirements and details you need to know regarding how and when to obtain the visa. Please remember the possession of valid passports and necessary visas are the responsibility of each client/passenger. If you would like assistance in ensuring you have the proper visa(s) for your trip outside of Canada, we would be happy to refer you to a company that can assist you. We strongly recommend that you have a valid passport (with seven-month validity) for all travel outside Canada. Please be advised transit visas may be required if connecting through a country on route to your final destination. INSURANCE When travelling outside Canada, health insurance is required. Contact your booking agent for more details. TRAVEL CONDITIONS There may be different living standards and practices and different standards and conditions with respect to the provision of services and accommodations outside of Canada. Days of features are interchangeable. Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times. *A boat cruise is included, weather permitting. The overall activity level of this tour is a level 2. This means you like a balanced approach to travel. You feel confident walking at least 30-45 minutes at a time over a variety of terrains – from cobblestone streets to easy pathways; a couple of hills or a few flights of stairs. You’re comfortable walking a few city blocks at a time but need some time to unwind and relax. Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions. Due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from your hotel. Air passengers will arrive into Dublin airport and depart from Belfast or Dublin airport. Transfers will arrive into Dublin airport and will depart to Belfast or Dublin airport. Return flights from Dublin airport should not be booked before 10:00 a.m. Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more travelling on the same flights and dates. A deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of February 26, 2023 are based upon availability. Final payment due by July 06, 2023. Deposits are refundable up until March 05, 2023. BC Reg. #23337; Travel Industry Council of Ontario Reg. # 3206405 London Pre Tour Extension: Please Note: During this extension, you can expect to have a hosted experience or two, with a local representative revealing more of what this destination has to offer. Enjoy a mix of independent exploration and guided sightseeing and experiences. Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. We reserve the right to cancel this extension if a minimum of 4 passengers is not met to operate. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request. *The purchase of an additional air segment is required for this extension. Please enquire for air rate at time of booking. The overall activity level of this extension is a level 3. This means walking and standing for longer periods of time (1-2 hours) isn’t a big deal for you. You can navigate hills and uneven ground, climb into various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, Zodiac, etc.), and could possibly anticipate changes in elevation. You can expect some longer days balanced with free-time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. Edinburgh Post Tour Extension: Please Note: During this extension, you can expect to have a hosted experience or two, with a local representative revealing more of what this destination has to offer. Enjoy a mix of independent exploration and guided sightseeing and experiences. Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. We reserve the right to cancel this extension if a minimum of 4 passengers is not met to operate. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request. *The purchase of an additional air segment is required for this extension. Please enquire for air rate at time of booking. The overall activity level of this extension is a level 2. This means you feel confident walking at least 30-45 minutes at a time over a variety of terrains – from cobblestone streets to easy pathways; a couple of hills or a few flights of stairs.