Ireland. Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce presents. November 7, featuring Limerick, Killarney & Dublin

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1 Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce presents Ireland featuring Limerick, Killarney & Dublin November 7, 2012 SPACE IS LIMITED. SIGN UP EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SEAT!

2 ITINERARY Day 1: Overnight Flight Depart on your overnight transatlantic flight. Day 2: Limerick (D) Overnight Limerick Upon arrival in Ireland meet your Professional Driver-Guide. Transfer to your hotel to relax and enjoy some leisure time. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Day 3: Cliffs of Moher - Galway (B) Overnight - Limerick Today travel to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. View the mighty Atlantic and the beautiful Aran Islands from atop cliffs that reach nearly 700 feet into the air. Travel through the Burren, an area known for limestone natural beauty. Later enjoy a Galway City Tour featuring St. Nicholas Cathedral and Eyre Square. Galway, The City of Tribes is a vibrant city with a great seafaring tradition. The evening is at leisure to enjoy dinner on your own in Limerick. Day 4: Limerick - Killarney (B) Overnight - Killarney This morning enjoy a Limerick City Tour to see the attractive St. Mary s Cathedral, King John s Castle and the Treaty Stone, located in the medieval heritage precinct. Next travel to the charming & picturesque town of Killarney for a two night stay. Tour the spectacular Muckross House & Gardens to gain insight into the life-style of the Victorian elite. An optional Jaunting Car Ride into the Killarney National Park is also available. Day 5: Ring of Kerry (B) Overnight - Killarney Spend the day taking in the sights as you travel along one of the most gorgeous coastal routes in the world - the Ring of Kerry, a major highlight of your tour to Ireland. Focus your cameras on the majestic seascapes, mountains speckled with brightly colored farm houses and winding lanes bordered with luscious subtropical vegetation. Pass through the rugged mountains and stop at Ladies View for wonderful vistas of the Lakes of Killarney. Day 6: Killarney - Dublin (B,D) Overnight - Dublin Today travel through the mountains of West Cork and the towns of Ballyvourney and Macroom before arriving at the historic Blarney Castle. Will you dare to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, rumored to bestow eloquence upon those who kiss its surface? Also enjoy time to visit and shop at the Blarney Woolen Mills. Continue on to the Irish Capital, Dublin and check into your hotel for a 3 Night Stay. Day 7: Dublin Sightseeing (B) Overnight - Dublin Today enjoy a Dublin City Tour to see Grafton Street, statue lined O Connell Street, the General Post Office, Phoenix Park & visit famous St. Patrick s Cathedral. Stop to visit the popular Guinness Brewery Storehouse. Also visit Trinity College to see the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells. The Afternoon and evening is at leisure to visit a pub or explore Dublin on your own. An International Business Exchange will be offered for anyone interested in learning about local business practices. Day 8: Dublin - Wicklow - Glendalough - Powerscourt (Optional) (B) Overnight - Dublin The entire day is free to explore this capitol city on your own. A full day optional tour is available to County Wicklow known as the Garden of Ireland including visits to Glendalough, a 6th century monastic site and magnificent Powerscourt House and Gardens, both a must see and visit to County Wicklow. The evening is free to enjoy a Dublin Pub or have dinner on your own at a local restaurant. Day 9: Dublin - Flight Home (B) Transfer to the Dublin Airport for your return flight home filled with memories of Ireland.

3 ATLANTIC OCEAN IRELAND GALWAY KILLARNEY LIMERICK NORTHERN IRELAND WATERFORD DUBLIN CELTIC SEA HIGHLIGHTS Dublin City Tour Killarney Trinity College - Book of Kells Guinness Brewery Storehouse Cliffs of Moher Ring of Kerry Limerick Blarney Castle Galway Muckross House & Gardens Glendalough Powerscourt House & Gardens INCLUSIONS Round trip Airfare from ORD Airline Fuel Surcharges/Fees Airline Departure Taxes International Business Exchange Professional Driver Guide 7 Nights First Class Hotels 9 Meals (7-B, 2-D) Sightseeing per Itinerary Admissions per Itinerary Baggage Handling Hotel Transfers Airport Transfers Transportation by deluxe air conditioned motorcoach $599 pp double Belfast / Northern Ireland Optional Extension $150 single supplement Day 9: Dublin Belfast (B) Following breakfast meet with your driver/guide for your journey to Belfast. A stop is made to visit Bru na Boinne Visitors Centre and Newgrange. The Megalithic Passage Tomb at Newgrange was built about 3200 BC. The kidney shaped mound covers an area of over one-acre and is surrounded by 97 kerbstones, some of which are richly decorated with megalithic art. The inner passage leads to a cruciform chamber with a corbelled roof. It is estimated that the construction of the Passage Tomb at Newgrange would have taken a work force of 300 at least 20 years. Continue on to Belfast and check into the 4 Star Europa Hotel, Apex Int l Hotel or similar for two nights. Day 10: Belfast Sightseeing - Giants Causeway (B,D) This morning enjoy a guided city tour of Belfast. The tour will take in the leaning Albert Memorial Clock Tower (Irelands Tower of Pisa) and the Opera House, one of Belfast s great landmarks. Also see the City Hall, the Crown Bar (dates from 1885), Queens University and the Botanic Gardens. Next, visit the Harland and Wolfe Shipyard, where the Titanic was built and launched in A visit to the Shankill and Falls road will be of interest as it will give the visitor an indication of how life was in Belfast during the troubles. Travel to the Giants Causeway, Ireland s only UNESCO World Heritage site and was formed more than 60 million years ago when red-hot lava erupted onto the surface of the earth. When cooled by the sea, it formed into 40,000 perfectly symmetrical basalt columns leading from looming coastal cliffs to the sea, creating one of the world s strangest geological formations. The Visitor Centre hosts a multi-lingual audio-visual show, which explains the origin, and the geology of the Causeway as well as adding credence to the various legends told of the Giants Causeway. Return to Belfast later this afternoon. Tonight enjoy dinner out at a local restaurant. Day 11: Belfast Dublin USA (B) This morning, enjoy full Irish breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Dublin for your flight home filled with memories of Ireland and Belfast. INCLUDED FEATURES: Two Nights First Class Hotel, 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner, Professional Driver-Guide, Deluxe Motorcoach, Sightseeing & Admissions Per Itinerary, All Transfers & Baggage Handling. ACCOMMODATIONS 2 Nights Limerick - Clarion Hotel, Absolute Hotel or similar. 2 Nights Killarney - Dromhall Hotel or similar. 3 Nights Dublin - Gresham Hotel, Burlington Hotel, Croke Park Hotel or similar. Hotels & Itinerary are subject to change. Minimum of 15 passengers required to operate Northern Ireland / Belfast extension. TOUR RATES $2,519 Per Person Dbl $500 Single Supplement

4 RESERVATION FORM IRELAND / NOVEMBER 7, 2012/ BOOKING #65974 Please submit names exactly as they appear on passports: Passport Name: TSA SECURE FLIGHT REQUIREMENT Date of Birth Gender (MM/DD/YY) M F Passport Number: Date of Issuance: Expiration Date: Roommate s Passport Name: (MM/DD/YY) M F Passport Number: Date of Issuance: Expiration Date: Your Address City State ZIP Addrss: CONTACT PHONE # EMERGENCY CONTACT:(Name/Phone #) NOTES: PAYMENT INFORMATION Enclosed please find a deposit in the amount of $ ($500 per person) to secure reservations for # of people. reservations ARE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. SIGN UP EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SEAT. I (We) wish to purchase the Optional Belfast extenson ($599 PP dble YeS NO ) ($749 single YES NO) BELFAST EXTENSION MUST BE PAID AT TIME OF DEPOSIT. I (We) wish to purchase Cancellation Waiver & TRAVEL PROTECTION at this time: Yes No Enclosed please find payment in the amount of $ ($180 per person) to secure the Cancellation Waiver & travel protection or $210 PER PERSON IF PURCHASING THE BELFAST / N. Ireland EXTENSION. Total Amount Inclosed: -CHAMBER EXPLORATIONS ACCEPTS PAYMENT BY CHECK, VISA, MASTERCARD, & DISCOVER. FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD (select one) VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER CREDIT CARD # EXP. DATE AMOUNT $ SIGNATURE TODAY S DATE IRELAND/NOVEMBER 7, 2012/BOOKING #65974 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CHAMBER EXPLORATIONS Fax or Mail Reservation to: Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce/ATTN: Georgia Koch ph: (630) fax: (630) Roosevelt Rd, Bldg D, Suite 108 Glen Ellyn, IL director@glenellynchamber.com PASSPORT INFORMATION: A valid passport is required for this tour and is the responsibility of each passenger. Passports should be valid for up to six (6) months beyond the travel dates. All names must be submitted to Chamber Explorations exactly as they appear on passenger passports. -AIRLINE FUEL SURCHARGES / FEES: Airline fuel surcharges/fees are presently $400 per person and are INCLUDED in the tour rates. (subject to increase / change). -AIRLINE DEPARTURE TAXES: Airline departure taxes/fees are presently $120 per person and are INCLUDED in the tour rates. (subject to increase / change). -Tour payment in full outside of 6 months prior to the departure date guarantees that airline fuel surcharges/ fees & air departure taxes/ fees will not increase prior to departure. (Simply pay in full at time of initial sign up OR anytime outside of 6 months prior to the departure date and the fuel surcharges & the departure taxes will not increase.) OPTIONAL CANCELLATION WAIVER & TRAVEL PROTECTION is $180 per person ($210 pp if including Belfast Extension) and is highly recommended. Please contact your chamber representative for a more detailed description and information on the Cancellation Waiver & Travel Protection coverage. The Cancellation Waiver & Travel Protection must be paid prior to OR with final payment and is non-refundable. (Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure). Cancellations not covered by the cancellation waiver or if the cancellation waiver is not purchased, are subject to the following per person refunds: - Cancel up to 75 days prior to departure - $250 per person is non refundable; Cancel days prior to departure - 75% of total price is refunded. - Cancel days prior to departure - 50% of total price is refunded; Cancel 14 days or less prior to departure/no shows - No refunds. RESPONSIBILITY: Premier World Tours LLC dba Chamber Explorations (hereafter CE), whose vouchers are used by respective agents for the passenger in all matters pertaining to hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours and transportation, hold themselves free of responsibility for any damages occasioned from any cause whatsoever. (CE) will not be responsible for any damages or inconvenience caused by late arrivals, departures and change of schedule or other conditions nor will they be responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time the passenger is not on board their conveyance. The passage contract in use by the airline concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of this tour/cruise, and/or passenger. (CE) does not hold any responsibility for the conduct of any of its members, hotel, motorcoach, cruiseline, train, airline or other personnel. (CE) reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour/cruise at its discretion. (CE) &/or its Tour Director retain the right to require any participant to withdraw from a tour/cruise at any time, if determined to be in the best interests of health, safety & general welfare of the tour/cruise group or of the individual participant. Arbitration - I/We agree, any and all disputes concerning this contract or any other material concerning the trip, or the trip itself must be resolved exclusively pursuant to binding arbitration in the state of California, pursuant to the then current rules of the American Arbitration Association. Payment of the deposit for this tour/cruise constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. Itinerary and hotels are subject to change. CST #

5 2012 Ireland Optional Tours County Wicklow, Glendalough & Powerscourt House & Gardens $119 pp South of Dublin, is County Wicklow. Known as the Garden of Ireland it is home to Powerscourt, Mount Usher and Russborough, to name a few of its many houses and gardens. This region features all the various types of scenery that makes Ireland so beautiful. The coastline is bordered by charming sea resorts such as Bray or Greystones. In the heart of its gentle and rounded hills are nestled Enniskerry and Avoca, both very picturesque villages. Glendalough, a 6th century monastic site and Powerscourt House and Gardens are a must for any visit to Wicklow. The English name Glendalough originated from the Irish Gleann Dá Locha, which translates as The valley of the two lakes. It was here that St. Kevin ~ son of the king of Leinster founded a monastery in the 6th century. From a simple beginning the site grew to become famous as a centre of learning throughout Europe. Standing for 600 years it was destroyed in Much of what is to be seen today dates from the 10 to 12th century. One of the most attractive features is the fi ne 34m high round tower. A cathedral, stone churches and decorated crosses also survived albeit as ruins. Glendalough has an excellent visitor s centre and display area, which is located at the entrance to the Valley. It houses a very comprehensive exhibition on Glendalough detailing the history, archaeology and wildlife of this area of Wicklow. Powerscourt Gardens are a magnifi cent example of aristocratic gardens from the 19th century. The gardens were initiated around 1745 and restyled in the 19th century. The gardens have many features including the Triton pool with its 100-ft fountain. There are statues of winged horses (emblems of the Wingfi eld coat of arms) fl anking a grotto by the pool. To the left are American and Italian gardens, while below them is a Japanese garden. The Bamberg Gates to the walled garden are believed to come from a German Cathedral in Bamberg in Bavaria. There are many rare plants and wonderful views of the Great Sugar Loaf Mountain. Not to be missed is the pet cemetery with its headstones dedicated to the family dogs. Full Day Tour Includes: Air conditioned motor coach, driver-guide, lunch, entrance into Gledalough & Powerscourt House & Gardens. A minimum of 20 passengers is needed to operate all optional tours.

6 2012 OPTIONAL BELFAST & NORTHERN IRELAND EXTENSION Day 9: Dublin Belfast (B) Following breakfast meet with your driver/guide for your journey to Belfast. A stop is made to visit Bru na Boinne Visitors Centre and Newgrange. The Megalithic Passage Tomb at Newgrange was built about 3200 BC. The kidney shaped mound covers an area of over one-acre and is surrounded by 97 kerbstones, some of which are richly decorated with megalithic art. The inner passage leads to a cruciform chamber with a corbelled roof. It is estimated that the construction of the Passage Tomb at Newgrange would have taken a work force of 300 at least 20 years. The passage and chamber of Newgrange are illuminated by the winter solstice sunrise. Continue to the capitol city of Belfast with the evening at your leisure. Day 10: Belfast Sightseeing - Giants Causeway (B,D) This morning enjoy a guided city tour of Belfast. The tour will take in the leaning Albert Memorial Clock Tower (Irelands Tower of Pisa) and the Opera House, one of Belfast s great landmarks. Also see the City Hall, the Crown Bar (dates from 1885), Queens University and the Botanic Gardens. Next, visit the Harland and Wolfe Shipyard, where the Titanic was built and launched in A visit to the Shankill and Falls Road will be of interest as it will give the visitor an indication of how life was in Belfast during the troubles. Travel to the Giants Causeway, a must see on any visit to the North of Ireland. The Giants Causeway is Ireland s only UNESCO World Heritage Site and was formed more than 60 million years ago when red-hot lava erupted onto the surface of the earth. When cooled by the sea, it formed into 40,000 perfectly symmetrical basalt columns leading from looming coastal cliffs to the sea, creating one of the world s strangest geological formations. The Visitor Centre hosts a multi-lingual audiovisual show, which explains the origin, and the geology of the Causeway as well as adding credence to the various legends told of the Giants Causeway. Return to Belfast later this afternoon. Tonight enjoy dinner out at a local Belfast restaurant. Day 11: Belfast Dublin USA (B) This morning, enjoy full Irish breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Dublin for your fl ight home fi lled with memories of Ireland and Belfast. $599 pp double $150 single supplement INCLUDED FEATURES: 2 nights First Class Europa Hotel Belfast or similar, 2 Irish Breakfasts, 1 Dinner, Professional Driver-Guide, Deluxe Motorcoach, Sightseeing & Admissions Per Itinerary, All Transfers & Baggage Handling. (Minimum of 15 paid passengers required to operate this extension) *BELFAST / NO. IRELAND EXTENSION MUST BE PURCHASED AT TIME OF SIGN UP WITH TRIP DEPOSIT Ireland Optional Tours Chamber Name Booking # Departure Date / / I (We) wish to purchase the following Optional Tour(s): Wicklow/Glendalough ($119 per person) for # of people Total $ No Ireland/Belfast Extension ($599 per person double) for # of people (+ $150 single) Total $ *BELFAST / NO. IRELAND EXTENSION MUST BE PURCHASED AT TIME OF SIGN UP WITH TRIP DEPOSIT. Total $ Passenger Name(s) (please print): / For credit card payments please fi ll out the information below: Please make check payable to Chamber Explorations. Type of credit card: Credit card #: Exp. Date: Amount to be charged: Signature: Cardholder Name(s) Cardholder Address City State ZIP Telephone # Today s Date (Please print):