SHADES OF IRELAND

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Shades of Ireland

September 14 – 23, 2025 • 10 days

Optional 3-Night London Pre Tour Extension
Optional 3-Night Edinburgh Post Tour Extension

Join tour escort Lisa Bruno on this exciting tour of Ireland and experience the history, dramatic coastlines, castles and so much more!

Experience It! Ireland’s Countryside Castles

Few things evoke quintessential Ireland more than its splendid castle hotels. Whether surrounded by verdant green countryside, or situated with peeks of the sea, these historic masterpieces offer the ultimate in relaxation, breathtaking scenery, and old-world sophistication blended seamlessly with modern amenities to provide an unparalleled overnight experience. Experience the best of world-renowned Irish hospitality on your last night with an overnight stay on the grounds of one of these majestic castles, and toast farewell to Ireland during an elegant dinner there.

Tour Highlights:

Dublin • Irish Evening • Kilkenny • Waterford • Choice on Tour: Waterford Crystal Factory or Waterford Medieval Museum and Wine Vault • Blarney Castle • Killarney • Jaunting Car Ride • Ring of Kerry • Limerick • Cliffs of Moher • Sheepdog Demonstration • Galway • Castle Stay

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For more information or to book, contact
Lisa Bruno

Maritime Travel – Leduc
 780-986-2606
lbruno@maritimetravel.ca

September 14 – 23, 2025

from $5,999* CAD
AIRFARE INCLUDED from EDMONTON!
 Per person. Double occupancy. 

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Travel: 10 days, 9 nights
Accommodations: 9 nights accommodation, including 8 breakfasts & 5 dinners
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Double $6,299;  Double $5,999*
Single $7,199;  Single $6,899;
Triple $6,249;  Triple $5,949
For bookings made after Mar 15, 2025 call for rates.
Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Edmonton 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 $599 per person
* All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from Edmonton

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EXTEND YOUR STAY

Optional 5 Days 3-Night London
Pre Tour Extension
Per Person Rates:
$1,950.00 CAD double
$2,600.00 CAD single
Land & air inclusive

   

Optional 4 Days 3-Night Edinburgh
Post Tour Extension
Per Person Rates:
$1,950.00 CAD double
$2,730.00 CAD single
Land & air inclusive

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Roundtrip Flights from Edmonton
  • Cliffs of Moher

Itinerary – Shades of Ireland

Day 1: Sunday, September 14, 2025 Overnight Flight
Anticipation mounts as you make your way toward the Emerald Isle and its many wonders. Rich history, rolling hills and warm smiles lie ahead in Dublin, Waterford, Killarney and Limerick. With tomorrow comes quintessential Ireland.

Day 2: Monday, September 15, 2025 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: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Dublin
Today, ride with a local guide to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, the National Gallery, and the historic Phoenix Park. 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)
Today, ride with a local guide to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, the National Gallery, and the historic Phoenix Park. 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: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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 a glass of wine in the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault. (B, D)

Day 5: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Waterford – Blarney Stone – Killarney
The legend goes that those who kiss the Blarney Stone gain the gift of eloquence – give it a try if you wish at historic Blarney Castle, by navigating the 128 narrow steps to the top. Cross into County Kerry and continue on to charming Killarney. Enjoy a traditional jaunting car ride* through Killarney National Park. Tonight, it’s Diner’s Choice… choose your included dinner from a “menu” of Killarney’s great restaurants. (B, D)

Day 6: Friday, September 19, 2025 Killarney – Ring of Kerry – Killarney
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. The night is free for reminiscing about the day as you find your own authentic taste of Irish culture. (B)

Day 7: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Killarney – Cliffs of Moher – Limerick
Today brings you to the dramatic, 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher for cinematic views of the mighty Atlantic. Continue to Limerick, where a panoramic city tour showcases King John’s Castle and the Treaty Stone. Delve into the fascinating history of the “city of the violated treaty.” This evening you may join an optional medieval banquet dinner, hosted in a castle. (B)

Day 8: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Limerick – Galway – Limerick
Pass through the windswept, limestone landscape of the Burren, known for its stark beauty and Neolithic tombs. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Continue on to Galway for a brief tour that showcases “The City of Tribes.” Return to Limerick to relax over dinner. (B, D)

Day 9: Monday, September 22, 2025 Limerick – Kilbeggan – Kingscourt
You don’t have to be a connoisseur to appreciate the old-world heritage of Ireland’s whiskey territory. Your journey brings you to Kilbeggan in the heart of Ireland, where a superb distillery brings whiskey craftsmanship to life and gives you a taste of the final product. Top your day off with an overnight stay on the stately grounds of Cabra Castle, where you toast the end of a memorable trip during an elegant dinner. (B, D)

Day 10: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Kingscourt – Tour Ends
Your journey ends in Kingscourt. (B)

Day 1 Overnight Flight
Days 2, 3 Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin, Dublin
Day 4 Granville Hotel, Waterford
Days 5, 6 Muckross Park Hotel & Spa, Killarney
Days 7, 8 The George Hotel Limerick, Limerick
Day 9 Cabra Castle, Kingscourt
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

PLEASE NOTE:
Book Now rates valid until Mar 15, 2025, valid on air inclusive packages only.
The overall activity level of this tour is a level 2. This means you like a balanced approach to travel. Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you. You can partake in a two-hour leisurely walking tour, covering up to two miles (with included breaks). You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease. There may be 1 to 2 days on this tour when walking tours can cover 3 to 4 miles over uneven terrain. Expect some full days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet. While this level is appropriate for travellers that require mobility assistance devices, there could be times when you may have to sit out on some of the included activities.
To kiss the Blarney Stone, you will have to walk up 128 narrow steps to the top, and back down again.
If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.
Days of features are interchangeable.
The Cliffs of Moher can be very windy at the top.
*Jaunting car ride is weather permitting.
Hotel rooms may be small by comparison to other countries and older properties may not have air conditioning.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Single rate subject to change based on availability.
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.
Due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from your hotel.
For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties.
Air passengers will arrive into and depart from Dublin airport. All transfers will arrive into and depart from Dublin airport.
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.
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.
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 seat reduction date of March 08, 2025 are based upon availability. Final payment due by June 16, 2025. Deposits are refundable up until March 15, 2025.
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