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Castles & Manors Escorted Tour 
 
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Castles & Manors Traverse the Irish countryside via luxury motorcoach, staying in castles and stately manor homes along the way. On this tour we will explore sites such as Blarney Castle, Jameson's Whiskey Distillery, Trinity College and more.

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Day 1: Depart USA
  • Your trip begins with an overnight transatlantic flight to Ireland. Relax and enjoy the in-flight meal service and onboard entertainment (airfare is not included in tour price).

  • Day 2: Tralee/Muckross House
  • Upon arrival at Shannon airport, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall. A representative will be there to meet you and arrange a transfer, if purchased, to your first hotel. If your flight arrives after 12.00 noon, you will need to transfer to the hotel at your own expense. Commencing at 2.00pm we will enjoy an afternoon excursion in the Killarney National Park. Here we will visit the stately house and gardens of Muckross House. Tonight enjoy a welcome reception prior to dinner at the hotel. (R, D)
  • Overnight: Ballyseede Castle or similar

  • Day 3: Dingle Peninsula
  • This morning, after breakfast, depart on a tour of the rugged Dingle Peninsula. A land of blue gold hills and sandy beaches, of glorious waterfalls, hidden bays, wondrous rock formations, caves and arches, busy harbors and wayside pubs. A land dappled with heather, primroses, bluebells, foxgloves and smiling faces to welcome you. The peninsula that inspired films like “Ryan’s Daughter” and “Far & Away” has so much to offer. Dingle is an Irish-speaking fishing port and is home to Ireland's most famous dolphin "Fungie". Fungie, who is a bottlenose dolphin, has been swimming with the boats and tourists in Dingle harbour since 1984. Tonight enjoy a leisurely dinner at the hotel. (B, D)
  • Overnight: Ballyseede Castle or similar

  • Day 4: Blarney and Waterford
  • Today after breakfast we head to the Viking city of Waterford. First we shall visit nearby Blarney village where the famous Castle is located. Here we visit the castle and kiss the Blarney Stone, said to bestow the gift of eloquence on all those who participate in this ancient custom. We will have time for lunch in Blarney and also some shopping at the Blarney Woolen Mills, where a wide selection of Irish handmade goods awaits you. Upon arrival in Waterford we will enjoy a walking tour of Ireland’s oldest tourist destination, first visited by Vikings in 852AD! We arrive at our country Manor house with some free time, prior to dinner. (B, D)
  • Overnight: Faithlegg House or similar

  • Day 5: Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny
  • This morning after breakfast we will take a guided tour of the famous Waterford Crystal Factory. We then continue on to visit Kilkenny Castle, set on the banks of the River Nore, facing the cathedral. Enjoy this beautiful castle, with its ornate rooms and lush furnishings. Don’t miss the castles grounds with its beautiful rose gardens, fountains and castle courtyard. We will arrive in Dublin in the late afternoon and tonight we will enjoy dinner at the hotel. (B, D)
  • Overnight: Castleknock Hotel or similar

  • Day 6: Dublin
  • After breakfast, we take a sightseeing tour of Dublin. We visit Trinity College, home to the Book of Kells. We continue on to St. Patrick¹s Cathedral, founded in 1190, and see Christchurch Cathedral, O¹Connell Street and the Bank of Ireland, formerly the Irish House of Parliament. Tonight we will take a tour of Old Jameson’s Distillery evoking the essence of Irish whiskey making, before enjoying an evening of dinner and entertainment. (B, D)
  • Overnight: Castleknock Hotel or similar

  • Day 7: Cabra Castle
  • This morning, we will indulge in a leisurely Sunday. Enjoy a late breakfast before we head out to Cabra Castle in Co. Cavan. We will enjoy a typical Sunday drive through the lovely Phoenix Park, with over 1700 acres of grassland and tree lined avenues and home to a herd of wild Fallow Deer. We continue on to discover the mystery of the ancient stone circles of the Boyne Valley and Hill of Tara, best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland. We continue north into Co. Cavan and arrive at the 15th Century Cabra Castle for tonight’s accommodation. A special dinner and local entertainment awaits us. (B, D)
  • Overnight: Cabra Castle or similar

  • Day 8: Carrick on Shannon
  • We leave behind our fairytale castle and travel across country to Co. Mayo. Along our way we shall stop in Carrick on Shannon to enjoy a leisurely cruise and a sampling of the traditional Irish afternoon tea break, tea and scones. We then continue on to the Mount Falcon Country House Hotel and Estate. Set on 100 acres of magical woodland and on the westbank of the river Moy, this charming estate will be a delight to all that stay. Tonight enjoy dinner in the hotel. (B, D)
  • Overnight: Mount Falcon Country House Hotel or similar

  • Day 9: Achill Island and Westport
  • After a hearty breakfast, we start our journey to Achill Island with its beautiful flora and fauna. Ireland’s largest island, boasts magnificent cliff scenery, long sandy beaches, little villages and masses of historical monuments. These make the island a must for anybody who appreciates beauty and culture. We continue onto Nephin Drive filled with numerous lakes and mountains and past the lovely town of Newport. We continue into Westport for some shopping before returning to Mount Falcon in time for dinner. (B, D)
  • Overnight: Mount Falcon Country House Hotel or similar

  • Day 10: Cliffs of Moher
  • After breakfast we shall visit the mighty Cliffs of Moher, which rise 700 feet up from the Atlantic Ocean and stretch for 5 miles. Continue through an area called the Burren, know for its wildlife and fauna before arriving in your downtown hotel for the night. Tonight, opt for an evening of entertainment in the company of Lords and ladies at a medieval banquet. (B)
  • Overnight: The George Hotel or similar

  • Day 11: Shannon Airport
  • After breakfast, we depart for Shannon Airport, with time for duty free shopping prior to boarding your fight. (B)




  • Package Includes
  • 9-nights accommodation at Superior and Deluxe hotels or Castles with full Irish Breakfast daily except morning of arrival
  • 8 dinners including a traditional Irish night and dinner in a Pullman Train Carriage
  • Welcome reception hosted by your Tour Director
  • All Entrance Fees to:
  • -Muckross House
  • -Blarney Castle
  • -Kilkenny Castle
  • -Trinity College
  • -St Patrick’s Cathedral
  • -Jameson’s Whiskey Distillery
  • -National Stud & Japanese Gardens
  • -Kylemore Abbey
  • Sightseeing Including: Killarney National Park, Dingle Peninsula, Blarney, Kilkenny, Dublin, Cliffs of Moher, Galway and Connemara
  • Tips for baggage handling, taxes and hotel gratuities except gratuity to your Tour Director
  • Travel Documents including deluxe flight bag, passport case, luggage tags and day-by-day itinerary


  • Notes
    Space is limited and your desired travel dates may not be available if you wait, so book early to avoid disappointment. We highly recommend 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates and/or accommodations.

    Responsibility:
    These trips are arranged by BMIT LLC d.b.a.Brian Moore International Tours (“operator”). It has made the travel arrangements as agent for the transportation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour, all of which are independent contractors. Operator in no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used during the trip, and does not guarantee or assume responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of suppliers, their employees, agents, etc. All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by suppliers & operator, including airline, cruise line, rail, coach, hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned with the trip, and operator will make no refund in the event of their delay, cancellation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package not used by customer. If there is a difference between operator Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply. Price quoted is per person double occupancy. Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip, change the itinerary or adjust rates whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or if operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. Trips outside the USA require a valid passport or other acceptable forms of citizenship proof. You are responsible for, and release operator from passport, visa, vaccination requirements, and safety conditions in travel destinations. Operator strongly recommends you purchase appropriate cancellation/medical/baggage insurance for the trip, which is available from operator. Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the trip at any time who presents a significant risk to the health or safety of himself or others which can not be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by operator’s reasonable accommodation. Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the brochure presentation or advertised price prior to your departure. A contract is made when your reservation and payment are accepted by operator at it’s office, and any dispute shall be governed by Massachusetts law and subject to the jurisdiction of Suffolk County, Massachusetts. In calculating the cost of your trip, the operator has relied on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trips cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary to a similar quality. Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of time, money or other circumstances resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrangements. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a tour prior to departure, and in such cases all payments made to date will be refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline ticket separately, it is your responsibility to ensure you understand the conditions under which the ticket is issued as operator assumes no responsibility for such airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and attractions are open every day of the year. Operator reserves the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/or to reroute the order of cities if that will enable you to visit all listed Excursions. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained to the extent possible and there are no refunds for any unused or unavailable excursions.

    Important Note On Prices: All prices and conditions of travel are based on currency, fuel, and VAT rates in effect on October 1 2006. All rates are subject to change without notice due to currency exchange fluctuation, fuel or VAT increases.


  • Group Transfers:
    Please verify your arrival and departure flight information as this is what the group transfers have been based upon.

  • Documentation:
    All tour documentation will be sent out to the travel agent approximately 21 days prior to the departure of the tour, provided full payment has been received. In the event this is not acceptable, we require sufficient notice in order to avoid express shipping charges. If we are not given sufficient notice, the passenger or travel agent will be responsible for express delivery charges.

  • Passport Requirements:
    It is the sole responsibility of each passenger to obtain the necessary documents for travel, not excluding passports and visas. A valid passport is normally the only requirement for U.S. citizens. Visa requirements do change without notice and vary by nationality. Please check with the consulate office of the destination country as to visa requirements.

  • Tour Cancellations:
    Not all tour departures are guaranteed. If it becomes necessary to cancel a coach tour prior to departure, we will offer the next available date at no additional land cost. If this is not acceptable, a full refund on all monies paid will be made. We cannot accept responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to such a tour booking. If you purchase a non-refundable airline ticket, you are advised by these terms and conditions that we are not responsible for any cancellation penalties due to non-refundable airfares.

  • Baggage:
    Motor coach luggage compartments require the restriction of one large suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. Wheeled carry-on bags are not suitable as hand luggage on motor coaches. Airline baggage allowance is restricted to two bags per person and airlines at their discretion may restrict the size and weight of your luggage. No responsibility by BMIT is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage or any of the passenger’s belongings. No responsibility by BMIT is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage or items left on the bus during the day. We recommend you to purchase Travel Protection.

  • Coach Tours:
    Motor coach tours are normally operated by 44 to 53 seat motor coaches. When passenger numbers are low, a smaller coach may be used. Smoking is not allowed on motor coaches or minibuses. In order to ensure congenial membership, the tour company reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a tour participant and to expel from the tour any participant whose conduct is deemed incompatible with the interests of the tour group.

  • Hotel Accommodation:
    Hotel accommodation will be supplied as described. On certain departures, due to seasonal demands, we reserve the right to alter itineraries and substitute hotels for similar type accommodations.

  • Air-conditioning:
    Although available at most of the hotels offered in our escorted tour programs, conditions and use of air-conditioning abroad differs greatly from the United States. Many European hotels were built before central air-conditioning was introduced. Air-conditioning is often shut down at night.

  • Health requirements:
    Tour members should check with the consulates and/or the local health boards for the latest health requirements.

  • Travelers who need special assistance:
    Any disability requiring special attention must be reported to the tour company at the time of booking. The tour company will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled tour participants, but is not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, lodges, restaurants, or other independent suppliers, nor any additional expenses incurred. Motor coaches and minibuses are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. Individual assistance cannot be provided to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on/off motor coaches and other transportation vehicles, or other personal needs. Travelers who need assistance must be accompanied by a qualified and physically able companion. Motorized scooters are unsuitable for touring.

  • Young tour participants:
    Tour participants under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 10 years are not accepted.

  • Not Included:
    Tours do not include airfare, airport departure taxes, airport/hotel transfers unless specified in the itinerary, items of a personal nature, excess baggage charges, laundry, phone calls, liquor, wine, soft drinks or any other item not specifically mentioned as being included.

  • Group Travel:
    Separate Terms & Conditions apply for groups of 20 or more.


  • Restrictions
    Deposit:
    A non-refundable deposit of $200 per person is required within 7 days of making the booking. Credit Cards with signed authorizations are accepted for deposit payments. If deposit is not received within 7 days of the reservation will automatically be cancelled.

    Final Payment:
    Final payment must be made no less than 65 days prior to departure. We accept all major credit cards.

    Late Bookings:
    Subject to availability of space and other conditions, you may book up to 14 days prior to departure, providing full payment is made at time of booking. Late bookings (within 30 days) will incur a handling charge of $50 per booking in addition to overnight delivery charges.

    Revision Fees:
    Any revision to a booking after deposit will require a $35 fee per transaction. No changes will be accepted within 14 days prior to departure or once documents are issued. Changes affecting inventory utilization (i.e. date changes, hotel changes etc.) are considered cancellation and rebooking. Airline tickets are subject to individual airline rules and regulations.

    Cancellations:
    All cancellations must be advised in writing, (mail, fax, email) to BMIT prior to departure during normal business hours (9.00 am to 5.30 pm EST, Monday to Friday). Cancellations are subject to the following penalties on the land portion:
    65 or more days $200*
    31–65 days 50% of tour cost
    15–30 days 75% of tour cost
    Less than 15 days 100% of tour cost
    * Plus charges of third parties, including airline cancellation charges if applicable.
    Airlines and airfares vary in cancellation penalties and BMIT will impose those restrictions and penalties as outlined in the fare rules of the airline ticket booked or purchased.

    Prices are per person based on double occupancy and a 30-day advance purchase. Purchases within 30 days will incur additional shipping and handling fees. Travel is valid for these dates only. This is a nonrefundable, non-changeable purchase. Certain other restrictions may apply, and offer is subject to change without notice. No request will be processed until full payment is received. Once submitted your request can take at least 24 hours to confirm. 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates are highly recommended. Airport/Hotel Transfers: Unless specified above in the inclusions, transportation between the airport and hotels are not included. Travelers must make their own way to/from hotels via taxi or public transportation.

     

    * Not Included in the Vacation Price: Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person.
     
      
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