historic Ireland tour
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Day 1
Arrive at Shannon Airport where you are met by your Sovereign's Guardian Angels and transferred to your hotel in Kenmare. Spend the remainder of the day settling into your hotel and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Meals: D |
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Day 2
The Ring of Kerry (or Iveragh Peninsula) is one of the most scenic and best loved coastal drives in Europe and has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. Your driver-guide follows the ragged shoreline, passing beautiful mountain and moorland scenery. An ideal area for outdoor activities and freshwater fishing, the Ring of Kerry offers insight into Ireland's ancient heritage, with its Iron Age forts, ogham stones and old monasteries. Pass Derrynane House, the home of Daniel O'Connell, the "Great Liberator" of Ireland. Muckross House, with gardens and traditional farms, rests on the shores of the Lake of Killarney in the shadow of Macgillycuddy's Reeks, the highest mountains in Ireland. When you visit Muckross, consider taking a relaxed jaunting cart ride through the gardens. We end the day with a fabulous dinner and an opportunity to attend a traditional Irish Pub in Killarney. Meals: B, D |
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Day 3
Set out today with our drivers to explore Galway and the magnificent cliffs of Moher. Time permitting, we will stop at Connemara to explore their Marble mines and have the opportunity to purchase Royal Connemara Marble. We continue past Sligo and arrive in time to explore the mystical town of Donegal. Meals: B, D |
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Day 4
After enjoying a continental breakfast, Sovereign staff will assist our guests as we explore the land of “Sproul” and then depart for historic sites throughout Donegal. On our way back from the island, we will explore the historic museum in Donegal before taking a last, lingering drive through the countryside. Meals: B, D |
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Day 5
You will bid farewell to fair Donegal and begin our journey to historic Dublin. On our way to Dublin we will visit the historically significant city of Armagh. In Pagan times Armagh was the seat of the High Kings of Ulster who built the Royal mound at Navan which is an important stop on any tour. In 455AD, St. Patrick founded his chief church on the Hill of Armagh where the Church of Ireland Cathedral now stands. We then will arrive in Dublin where we will visit Grafton Street and explore the great city of writers and poets. We end our day with a grand farewell dinner and lecture with Dr. Sproul. Meals: B, D |
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Day 6
After enjoying a continental breakfast, Sovereign’s Guardian Angels will assist all of our valued guests to their departures at Dublin. Meals: B |
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Extend Your Ireland Adventure
At Trinity College, see the eighth-century Book of Kells, a fabulous example of early Irish manuscript illumination that is on display in the Old Library. Continue to St. Patrick's Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland, built adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it St. Patrick baptized converts on his visit to Dublin. Please call for pricing. |
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