Extensive Ireland & Northern Ireland

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1 SIGN Up for this trip 2 C ou $4999 Price Includes Exceptional Travel Insurance Included! Round trip coach airfare. Hotel Accommodations. Approximately 19 meals. Luggage Handling. Entrance to key attractions. Jim & Cindy go with you! Trip price based on double occupancy. Call for other room options, single and 3-4 person occupancy rates. A deposit of $400 is due upon booking the trip. Balance is due 6-8 weeks before departure. Page Page n t rie Cliffs of Moher s Request Info on other trips See Other Tours Extra Pictures Kylemore Extensive Ireland & Northern Ireland August 17-30, 2012 Upon arriving at your hotel in DUBLIN, you are free to KISSING STONE. BLARNEY CASTLE was built spend the rest of the day relaxing, exploring or shopping nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been in the Irish capital. Meet our local tour director attracting attention ever since. Over the last during a special WELCOME DINNER at the few hundred years, millions have flocked hotel. to Blarney, making it a world landmark and one of Ireland s greatest treasures. Start the next day with an orientation drive in the Fair City, including the statuewe will overnight in CORK, Ireland s lined O CONNELL STREET, elegant second-largest city. The name Cork is degeorgian SQUARES and famous ST. rived from an Irish word meaning marshy PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL. Next, a highlight place, referring to its location on the RIVER visit to Oscar Wilde s TRINITY COLLEGE, famous for the 1,200-year-old BOOK OF KELLS. Tonight, LEE. The river flows from the city south to CORK HARBOUR, one of the largest natural harbors choose to take in an optional dinner at the in the world. Being a major seaport, the city Guinness Storehouse, to learn about the origins has as its motto "Statio Bene Fide Cariof this brand known all around the world. nis a safe harbor for ships. An option before dinner would be a visit to Cobh s Vistas of the WICKLOW MOUNTAINS Queenstown Story, which tells of the unfold when you visit BALLYKNOCKEN transatlantic liner route between LiverHOUSE, a typical Irish family-run farm pool and North America and was the last guesthouse. Your host will present an enterport of call for the Titanic. taining baking demonstration and then serve coffee and scones fresh from the oven. Travel on to Board a private boat for the short crossing to GARthe pretty country town of KILKENNY, and NISH ISLAND, whose warm waters attract colonies then to WATERFORD for a guided tour of the of seals. Follow the winding paths between the newly opened HOUSE OF WATERFORD strong-scented flowing trees and shrubs of CRYSTAL. Before dinner, you may want to this lush tropical island garden. join our tour director for an optional excursion to a local pub. Head over the mountains into COUNTY KERRY. Then at KENMARE, see part Our next day's highlight is an entertaining of the RING OF KERRY, a mystical and walk through WATERFORD, Ireland s oldunspoiled region of Ireland. Stop for specest city, in the company of a local guide. Then, tacular photos of the lakes of KILLARNEY journey to BLARNEY, renowned for its magical Jim Jim && Cindy s Cindy s Tours, Tours, LLC LLC

2 Garnish Island from LADIES VIEW before arriving at the popular resort of Killarney. Tonight s option: enjoy an entertaining evening in Tralee with dinner and tickets for Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre. Dublin, Ireland Blarney Castle Visit the ancient town of the same name, founded by the Danish Vikings and home to the O Donnell Clan. Later, we visit BELLECK POTTERY, renowned for its exquisite cream-colored Parian china. Experience beautiful panoramic views of A rich string of NORTHERN IRELAND atdingle PENINSULA on the way to tractions awaits you. In DERRY, walk the Call today for the BLASKET ISLANDS CENTRE. city walls in the company of a local guide. From there, learn about their way of After lunch, we pass DUNLUCKE CASa detailed color life and the unique literary achievetle before visiting the awe-inspiring itinerary or print ments on a string of remote offshore GIANT'S CAUSEWAY. Arriving in one from the web! islands evacuated by the last inhabitbelfast, Northern Ireland s seat of JCTours.com ants in After visiting Dingle, we government, we will learn more about this will return to Killarney. fascinating city, including where the Titanic was built, during a city orientation tour. Enjoy a morning of leisure in Killarney with time for an optional excursion by horse-drawn We drive in the lee of the MOUNTAINS OF MOURNE jaunting car. In the afternoon, drive through quaint back into the Irish Republic. At BRÚ NA BÓINNE (PalADARE, renowned for its pretty thatched cottages, to ace of the Boyne), one of the world s most important arlimerick. A suggestion for a very special night out: chaeological landscapes, we will visit KNOWTH, where attend an optional banquet at Bunratty Castle. our guide explains the fascinating passage-grave dating from the Bronze Age. We motor coach to the coast, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, where you will savor the breathtak- You ve left no stone unturned, and you ve made friends ing panorama of the CLARE COAST. Next, you will along the way! We make our way back to Dublin to spend enjoy a special treat at RATHBAUN FARM where a our last evening before saying farewell to Ireland. You ll farmer will shear sheep and maneuver his flock with have great stories to tell everyone when you arrive home! the help of his sheep dog. In GALWAY, hear about the infamous LYNCH STONE, commemorating the day Mayor James Lynch Fitzstephen hanged his son for murder. We visit the Joyce family s MARBLE WORKSHOP before spending the night at CLIFDEN, a small fishing town in the far west. We visit the fascinating KYLEMORE ABBEY, a massive castle acquired by Benedictine nuns, where the house, church and gardens have been restored. We pause at WESTPORT before continuing on to KNOCK, a village that attracts Catholic pilgrims from all over the world. On the way to the resort of BUNDORAN, we stop at DRUMCLIFF on SLIGO BAY to visit the grave of native son and poet W.B. YEATS. Today is dedicated to wild and beautiful DONEGAL. Follow the scenic Atlantic coast around DONEGAL BAY with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches. Atlantic Ocean 24. Belleck 23. Donegal 22. Bundoran 21. Drumcliff 20. Knock 19. Westport 18. Kylemore Abbey 17. Clifden 14. Cliffs of Moher 16. Galway 15. Rathbaun Farm Passport Required! A passport will be required for this trip. Please ensure that it is valid for six months past the completion of your trip. Excursions Several cities will have extra time for additional excursions. Please call to ask us for more information on these exciting possibilities! Important! See pages 4 & 36 for more information on reservations and our incredible travel insurance! 25. Derry 26. Dunluce Castle 27. Giant s Causeway 28. Belfast 29. Knowth 1 & 30. Dublin 2. Ballyknocken House 3. Kilkenny 11. Blasket Islands Centre 13. Limerick 10. Dingle 12. Adare Irish Sea 9. Killarney 4. Waterford 8. Kenmare 5. Blarney Castle 7. Gelngarriff 6. Cork info@jctours.com Tel: Page 29

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4 Dublin, Ireland Upon arriving in Dublin, you will check into the hotel and then the rest of the day is free to relax in the Irish capital. In the evening, you will meet our local tour director for a welcome dinner at the hotel. The morning begins with an orientation drive in the Fair City, including statue-lined O Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and St. Patrick s Cathedral. Then, a highlight visit to Oscar Wilde s Trinity College, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the magnificent Old Library, is on the agenda. You have leisure time in the afternoon to see your favorite attractions. And then tonight, maybe you will choose to take in an optional dinner at the Guinness Storehouse. Kilkenny ~ Waterford Vistas of the Wicklow Mountains unfold as you head for a special visit to Ballyknocken House, a typical Irish family-run farm guesthouse. Your host will present an entertaining baking demonstration and then serve coffee and scones fresh from the oven. Travel on to the pretty county town of Kilkenny, and then to Waterford for a guided tour of the newly opened House of Waterford Crystal. Before dinner, you may want to join our tour director for an optional excursion to a local pub. Kilkenny's rich medieval heritage is evident in the city's treasure trove of historical buildings and landmarks, exemplified by the magnificent Kilkenny Castle. Waterford was founded by Viking traders in 914 and it has an exciting medieval flavor and riverside bustle. The city has a strong maritime tradition and looks forward to the return of the Tall Ships Race in

5 Blarney ~ Cork The first of the day s highlights is an entertaining walk through Waterford, Ireland s oldest city, in the company of a local guide. Then, journey to Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone. We will overnight in Cork, Ireland s second-largest city. An optional suggestion before dinner would be a visit to Cobh s Queenstown Story, which tells of the transatlantic liner route between Liverpool and North America and the last port of call for the Titanic. Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney, making it a world landmark and one of Ireland's greatest treasures. That might have something to do with the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of our Tower. Kiss it and you'll never again be lost for words. The name Cork is derived from an Irish word meaning marshy place', referring to its location on the River Lee. The river flows from the city south to Cork Harbour, one of the largest natural harbors in the world. Being a major seaport, the city has as its motto Statio Bene Fide Carinis - a safe harbor for ships. Garinish Island ~ Killarney This morning, board a private boat for the short crossing to Garinish Island, whose warm waters attract colonies of seals. Follow the winding paths between the strong-scented flowing trees and shrubs of this lush tropical island garden. Then, head over the mountains into County Kerry. At Kenmare, join part of the Ring of Kerry and stop for spectacular photos of the lakes of Killarney from Ladies View before arriving in the popular resort of Killarney. Tonight, enjoy an entertaining optional evening in Tralee with dinner and tickets for Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre. 3

6 Killarney ~ Dingle Excursion Experience beautiful panoramic views of Dingle Peninsula on the way to the Blasket Islands Centre. From there, learn about the way of life and unique literary achievements on the string of remote offshore islands evacuated by the last inhabitants in After visiting Dingle, we will return to Killarney. Adare ~ Limerick Enjoy a morning at leisure in Killarney with time for an optional excursion by horsedrawn jaunting car. In the afternoon, drive via quaint Adare, renowned for its pretty thatched cottages, to Limerick. A suggestion for a very special night out: attend an optional banquet at Bunratty Castle. 4

7 Cliffs of Moher ~ Galway ~ Clifden Our group will motor coach to the Cliffs of Moher, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, and there you will savor the breathtaking panorama of the Clare coast. Next, you will enjoy a special treat: at Rathbaun Farm, watch the farmer shear a sheep and maneuver a flock with the help of a sheep dog; then, enjoy your morning coffee and home-baked scones. In Galway, hear about the infamous Lynch Stone, commemorating the day Mayor James Lynch Fitzstephen hanged his son for murder. We visit the Joyce family s Marble Workshop before spending the night at Clifden, a small fishing town in the far west. Knock ~ Drumcliff ~ Bundoran A fascinating start to the day we visit Kylemore Abbey, the massive castle acquired by Benedictine nuns, for a visit to the restored house, church, and gardens. We pause at Westport before continuing on to Knock, a village that attracts pilgrims from all over the world. On the way to the resort of Bundoran, we stop at Drumcliff on Sligo Bay to visit the grave of native son and poet W.B. Yeats. 5

8 Bundoran ~ Donegal Excursion This day is dedicated to wild and beautiful Donegal. Follow the scenic Atlantic coast around Donegal Bay with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches. We visit the ancient town of the same name, founded by the Danish Vikings and home of the O Donnell Clan. Later, we visit Belleek Pottery, renowned for its exquisite cream-colored Parian china. Derry, Northern Ireland ~ Giant s Causeway ~ Belfast A rich string of Northern Ireland attractions awaits you. In Derry, walk the city walls in the company of a local guide. After lunch, we pass Dunluce Castle before visiting the awe-inspiring Giant s Causeway. Arriving in Belfast, Northern Ireland s seat of government, we will learn more about this fascinating city, where the Titanic was built, during a city orientation tour. 6

9 Knowth, Ireland ~ Dublin We drive in the lee of the Mountains of Mourne back into the Irish Republic. At Bru na Boinne (Palace of the Boyne), one of the world s most important archaeological landscapes, we will visit Knowth, where our guide explains the fascinating passage-grave dating from the Bronze Age. We make our way back to Dublin to spend our last evening before saying farewell to Ireland. Call today to join us on this fabulous Extensive Ireland/Northern Ireland trip! 7

10 Ireland / Northern Ireland $4999 * $5549 $4969 per person based on double occupancy Single Triple *TRIP PRICE: Estimated price pending air booking Price Includes: Roundtrip Airfare & Taxes Travel Insurance 19 meals Hotel Accommodations Key Attraction Admission Luggage Handling Deposit Required with Reservation $ 400 per person x persons = $ Deposit Due Please return your payment along with your completed INFORMATION form on the next page to our office at: Jim & Cindy s Tours / 3227 N. Tee Time / Wichita, KS TRAVEL INSURANCE: We are excited to announce that all of our trips, 4 days or longer, now automatically includes travel insurance! Because the cost of your trip now includes insurance, in most cases you will be SAVING money compared to purchasing an individual policy. In addition to the cost savings, this policy also offers you increased coverage. The insurance still includes all the pre-existing condition waiver for you and your immediate family members. You will receive a policy certificate prior to our trip departure, but here is a summary of the coverage being provided to you: COVERAGE Trip Cancellation Trip Interruption Trip Interruption-Return Air Only Missed Connection Trip Delay ($150 max/day) Medical Expense Emergency Medical Transportation Baggage & Personal Effects Baggage Delay Accidental Death & Dismemberment Travel Guard Assist LiveTravel BENEFIT AMOUNT Trip Cost (Maximum Limit $25,000 per person) 150% of Trip Cost $750 or 150% of Trip Cost (whichever is greater) $250 $750 $50,000 $250,000 $1,000 $250 $25,000 Included Inlcuded Please note: In these fast paced times with currency values, fuel prices and other expenses constantly changing, we reserve the right to change trip prices and itineraries. We try to include all of your costs, but sometimes we have surprise expenses charged to us that we cannot absorb. 8

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