Those who work the land of Eire might tell you that the land dances.  Gentle breezes kiss the earth and set grasses swaying until entire patches turn new shades of green. In our Hermes small group, we’ll journey on a castle-dotted route to experience Ireland’s many shades – cultural, historic, and natural. From Dublin to Killarney and along the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, we’ll discover that Celtic legends live large here.

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• Dublin, including Trinity College & the Book of Kells, O’Connell & Grafton Streets, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Georgian Dublin, and Dublin Castle
• Enniskerry, including Powerscourt and Glendalough Monastery
• Kilkenny, including Kilkenny Castle
• Killarney, including Muckross House & Farm
• Ring of Kerry & the Cliffs of Moher
• Connemara, including Kylemore Abbey
• Shannon, including Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
• Accommodations for 7 nights in 3- and 4-star, centrally located hotels
• Daily breakfast and 2 dinners
• Services of a Hermes Tours escort
• Services of an expert, local guide in all cities
• $100 per person savings if you reserve 5 months before departure!
  

DUBLIN:  MONT CLARE HOTEL 3*    A traditional Dublin hotel, centrally located on Dublin’s Merrion Square, just a few minutes walk to all major attractions.

KILKENNY: KILKENNY HIBERNIAN HOTEL 4* Experience old charm in Kilkenny’s finest boutique hotel. Located in the city centre this gracious old Victorian bank has been transformed in to a unique hotel offering luxury bedrooms in a relaxing atmosphere.

KILLARNEY:   DROMHALL HOTEL 4* Killarney’s most famous mountain scene’s provide a magnificent backdrop for the Dromhall Hotel. Located 5 minutes walk from Killarney town the hotel offer comfort and excellent service while retaining friendliness and the warm welcome of a family run hotel.

GALWAY : HARBOURT HOTEL 3* Just minutes walk from Eyre Square the Galway Harbour Hotel is convenient to all shops, pubs, restaurants, theatres and business districts this centrally based Galway Hotel boasts 96 rooms on three individually styled levels. The Harbour Hotels unique style is distinctively reflected in Krusoes Restaurant and The K Bar and also in our superb conference and leisure facilities.

BUNRATTY: SHANNON SHAMROCK HOTEL 3*  Nestled in the heart of Bunratty village, beside the world famous Medieval Bunratty Castle Folk Park & Durty Nellies.

Included:
Services of professional gay tour guide throughout the trip. Accommodations as listed, rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges. All meals as per itinerary, Transportation in luxury air-conditioned mini coach. Entrance fees to all sites on itinerary.

Not Included:International air to/from Dublin/Shannon, visas if required, transfers to/from airport on designated days.  Meals and activities not specifically included in itinerary. Any items of a personal nature such as telephone, laundry, alcohol as well as customary tips to your driver and tour guides and Hermes Tours escort.

Visas:
US & Canadian passport holders are not required to have visas to enter Ireland for tourism purposes. A valid passport is required for all air travel.

Shots and Immunizations:
There are no shots that are required for travel to Ireland but Hermes Tours does recommend that your tetanus booster be up to date.

Currency and Money Issues:
It is very easy to withdraw money from ATMs located throughout the country as well as to use your Visa or MasterCard. The American Express card is less widely accepted. Travelers checks are also accepted however can carry a heavy commission fee. We recommend to travelers to bring only a small amount of cash and/or travelers checks and to rather use their ATM and credit cards while traveling.

Making a reservation with a deposit will be considered to be consent to the following conditions:
Hermes Tours reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a member of the tour at any time and to make whatever changes become necessary with or without notice. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 10 participants.

Hermes Tours is not responsible for airline cancellation or change penalties incurred by individual tour participants for air tickets purchased prior to notification that the tour is a confirmed departure. Travel cancellation insurance would cover these costs should the tour be cancelled.

Hermes Tours does not accept responsibility in whole or in part for any delay, loss, accidents, personal injury, sickness, medical expenses, or property damage occasioned by fault of any person from whatever cause. All participants are required to sign a standard liability form.