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Day�01�-�March�11,�2014,�Tuesday:�U.S.�to�Ireland.�Depart�U.S.�for�your�overnight�flight�to�Dublin,�Ireland.�Dinner�is�served�on�board.��Day�02�-�March�12,�2014,�Wednesday:�Dublin.�Morning�arrival�at�the�Dublin�Airport.�Once�you�clear�immigration,�you'll�make�your�way�to�the�Arrivals�Hall�and�proceed�to�the�cafeteria�area�on�your�right,�where�your�driver�will�meet�you�for�the�transfer�to�your�hotel.�At�2�p.m.,�meet�your�group�in�the�hotel�lobby�for�your�guided�tour�of�Dublin�City.�Enjoy�a�panoramic�drive�around�Dublin,�alt-hough�modern�and�cosmopolitan,�it�still�retains�the�grace�and�atmosphere�of�the�eighteenth�century�as�evidenced�through�its�Geor-gian�squares�and�terraces.�Stop�for�a�visit�into�Dublin�Castle,�which�features�prominently�in�Ireland's�800�year�fight�for�independence�from�British�rule�and�is�still�used�for�state�visits�today.�Round�out�your�taste�of�Dublin�with�a�visit�into�Guinness�Storehouse.�Here�you'll�learn�the�history�of�this�beloved�Irish�brew�then�enjoy�views�of�Dublin�City�through�360�degrees�of�glass�windows�in�the�upper�level�Gravity�Bar�with�a�complimentary�pint�or�soft�drink.�The�evening�is�free�for�your�exploration�of�this�vibrant�compact�city,�right�on�the�doorstep�of�your�hotel.�Overnights�and�breakfast�at�the�ACADEMY�PLAZA�HOTEL,�DUBLIN.��Day�03�-�March�13,�2014,�Thursday:�Dublin�-�Galway.�Enjoy�breakfast�at�your�hotel�before�departing�for�Galway.�St.�Patrick�is�the�patron�saint�of�Ireland,�and�we�begin�our�day�with�a�visit�into�St.�Patrick's�Cathedral,�which�has�been�at�the�heart�of�Dublin's�and�Ireland's�history�and�culture�for�800�years.�As�the�National�Cathedral�for�the�Church�of�Ireland,�this�magnificent�architectural�marvel�is�also�the�final�resting�place�of�one�of�Ireland's�most�famous�men,�Jonathan�Swift,�the�author�of�“Gulliver's�Travels.”��Afterwards,�we�head�across�the�Midlands,�stopping�to�tour�Locke's�Distillery.�Founded�in�1757,�it�claims�the�“oldest�distillery�in�the�world”�title.�Learn�about�one�of�Ireland's�premier�products�-�whiskey�-�while�you�enjoy�a�sampling.�Continue�on�to�the�city�of�Galway�and�enjoy�an�orientation�tour�of�this�famous�city�on�Galway�Bay.�This�evening,�join�your�group�for�a�delicious�dinner�at�your�hotel,�The�GALWAY�BAY�HOTEL�or�The�HARBOUR�HOTEL.��Day�04�-�March�14,�2014,�Friday:�Galway�-�Cliffs�of�Moher�-�Galway.�After�enjoying�breakfast,�you�will�see�some�of�Ireland's�unique�countryside�with�a�drive�through�the�rocky�landscapes�of�the�Burren.�Continue�on�to�the�majestic�Cliffs�of�Moher,�which�extend�over�5�miles�along�the�Atlantic�Ocean�and�rise�700�feet�above�the�sea.�Return�to�Galway�City�for�the�rest�of�your�afternoon�and�evening�at�leisure,�wandering�through�the�Medieval�Quarter�and�the�bustling�center�of�Eyre�Square,�taking�in�the�flavor�of�St.�Patrick's�week�in�this�thriving�college�town,�sampling�all�this�popular�city�has�to�offer.�Dinner�on�your�own�tonight�and�over�night�at�your�Galway�hotel.���Day�05,�March�15,�2014,�Saturday:�Galway�-�Connemara�-�Westport.�This�morning�enjoy�breakfast�then�depart�for�a�drive�through�the�spectacular�scenery�of�the�Connemara�region�with�some�special�surprises�along�the�way.�Visit�into�Connemara�Marble,�a�small�jewelry�shop�that�features�this�uniquely�green�world�famous�500,000�year�old�marble�found�only�in�Ireland.�Continue�on�to�the�charming�town�of�Westport�for�dinner�in�your�hotel,�The�HOTEL�WESTPORT�or�BREAFFY�HOUSE�HOTEL.�Afterwards,�join�our�guides�for�a�pub�crawl,�enjoying�the�flavor�of�Westport,�famous�for�its�Traditional�Irish�music.��Day�06,�March�16,�2014,�Sunday:�Westport�-�Dublin.�After�breakfast�we�travel�inland�today�to�visit�the�Strokestown�Park�House,�a�Georgian�mansion�preserved�with�its�original�furnishings�and�fabrics.�A�tour�of�The�Big�House�gives�an�intimate�insight�into�life�in�the�1800's,�upstairs�and�downstairs,�while�the�adjoining�National�Famine�Museum�tells�a�different�story�about�a�tragic�period�in�Irish�history�which�caused�so�many�to�flee�to�America.�Afterwards,�we�travel�back�to�Dublin,�where�party�preparations�are�in�high�gear.�Dinner�and�overnight�at�The�JURY'S�INN�CHRISTCHURCH�HOTEL.��Day�07,�March�17,�2014,�Monday:��Dublin.� After�enjoying�breakfast�at�the�hotel�we�take�in�the�amazing�St.�Patrick's�Day�parade�through�city�center.�Then�meet�back�at�your�hotel�to�collect�your�tickets�for�the�afternoon's�ALL�IRELAND�HURL-ING�CLUB�FINALS�in�the�80,000�seat�Croke�Park�Stadium.�Tonight,�party�with�the�thousands�who�will�throng�the�streets�of�Dublin�for�the�BIGGEST�INTERNATIONAL�IRISH�PARTY�IN�THE�WORLD�within�walking�distance�of�your�hotel.�Overnight�at�your�Dublin�hotel.��Day�08,�March�18,�2014,�Tuesday:�Dublin.�After�breakfast�you�may�need�a�RECOVERY�DAY�or�-�Join�us�for�a�stunning�scenic�tour�around�the�Wicklow�Mountain�National�Park,�the�filming�location�of�some�of�Hollywood's�movie�blockbusters,�such�as�“Braveheart”�and�“P.S.�I�Love�You”.�Visit�Glendalough,�one�of�the�most�important�monastic�sites�which�began�the�beer�industry�in�Ireland.�Learn�why�this�6th�century�site�was�also�one�of�the�main�centers�of�learning�in�Europe�for�1000�years�and�view�the�10th�century�St.�Kevin's�Church.�Continue�on�to�the�elegant�Rossborough�House,�an�18th�century�palladi-um�style�mansion�with�an�exceptional�collection�of�antique�furniture,�magnificent�tapestries,�porcelain,�silver�and�an�amazing�art�collection.�Return�to�Dublin�City�to�join�your�group�at�the�Irish�Party�House�for�a�farewell�dinner�with�Traditional�Irish�music,�song�and�dance.�Your�final�overnight�at�your�Dublin�hotel.��Day�09,�March�19,�2014,�Wednesday:�Dublin-US.�Sadly,�your�spectacular�St.�Patrick's�Tour�has�come�to�an�end.�Avail�of�transfers�to�the�Dublin�Airport�to�begin�your�homeward�bound�journey.�On�behalf�of�everyone�at�Dave�Yeates�Ireland�Tours,�we�thank�you�for�sharing�St�Patrick's�week�with�us,�and�wish�you�Slan�Abhaile�-�a�safe�journey�home.�

• Seven (7) Nights Accommodation in First Class Hotels

• Full Irish breakfast daily, except day of arrival

• Three (3) hotel dinners and one farewell dinner with Irish entertain-ment at the Irish House Party

• Deluxe touring motor coach for all transport and sightseeing with the services of your professional Irish driver/guide: Dave Yeates

• Admissions/Visits to: Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Locke's Distillery Muse-um, Cliffs of Moher, Strokestown Park House/Famine Museum, Ire-land Hurling Club Finals, Glen-dalough, Russborough House and Connemara Marble.

• Touring through the Burren Region and Connemara Region

• Porterage of one (1) suitcase per person

• Tips and taxes in Ireland. Please Note: Gratui�es to the driver/guide are NOT included

I T IN ERARY

Land ONLY: $1,555 per person sharing

$470 Single Supplement (additional, limited available) Optional Travel Insurance: (LAND ONLY) Twin Sharing: $107 p.p. Single: $132 p.p.

TOUR INCLUDE S

HOT EL S ( o r s im i l a r ) Dublin: Academy Plaza Hotel

Galway: Galway Bay/Harbour Hotel

Westport: Hotel Westport

Dublin: Jury’s Inn Christchurch Hotel

INVITES YOU TO

St. Patrick’s Week 2014 March 11 - 19, 2014 Services provided by: Celtic Tours

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT SCHEDULE

$200 P.P. Deposit plus insurance if taken due with reservation

$1,555 Per Person Sharing - (LAND ONLY) $470 Single Supplement Additional (limited available)

Optional Travel Insurance (to cover LAND ONLY & Non-refundable) Twin-Sharing: $107 p.p. Single: $132 p.p.

2nd PAYMENT of $700 per person due by November 6, 2013 (Non-refundable) FINAL PAYMENT Due by: January 3, 2014

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FINAL PAYMENT DUE: January 3, 2014