Art and Craft Tour of Ireland

Day 1 Depart for Ireland

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   Dublin

   48 hours

   Tuesday, December 27th, 2022
   Depart the USA for Ireland
   Leave the remainder of the holiday leftovers with your family and depart for your Ireland flight. Flights from the USA to Ireland are late afternoon/overnight flights.

Day 2 Dublin Arrival Day

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   Dublin

   24 hours

   Wendesday December 28th 2022
   Dublin Arrival
   Land at Dublin Airport, complete customs and immigration formalities before meeting your tour driver/guide, who will welcome you to Ireland. Transfer to your nearby hotel and check-in for your overnight stay. You will have some time to relax prior to our group meeting at 2:00 pm.
   Your hotel will be in the heart of Dublin City, and easily walkable to many Dublin must-sees like Grafton Street and Trinity College.
   We will take a tour of some of the local scenery this afternoon, before returning to the hotel for our group welcome dinner.

Day 3 Dublin

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   Dublin

   24 hours

   Thursday December 29th 2022
   Dublin City, and a Dinner Show
   The sights and sounds of Dublin at Christmas-time are wonderful! What a beautiful city to explore at this festive time of the year. From the beautifully decorated streets, shopping districts, and bars/pubs of Dublin, the action is all around.
   You will have time to explore the city on your own today, as well as have some escorted activities with the group if you chose. Tonight, we will enjoy dinner and a show in Dublin city with the lively entertainment of the evening: Food, Folklore, and Fairies.
   Included: Dinner, entertainment, and overnight in Dublin City

Day 4 Kilkenny Ireland

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   Waterford

   24 hours

   Friday December 30th 2022
   Waterford City
   Today we will make our way south to the oldest city in Ireland - Waterford, and the original home of your tour guides, the Healy Family. This ancient Viking city has many nooks and crannies to explore, and we will plan a fun day in the Ancient East.
   Enjoy the music of The Whiskey Stillers, the resident band of Healy Tours, with a traditional Irish music session held locally.
   Included: Overnight and entertainment 4* hotel Waterford

Day 5 New Year's Eve Party at Waterford Golf Club

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   Waterford

   24 hours

   Saturday December 31st 2022
   New Year Gala at the Waterford Golf Resort
   Tonight, we celebrate with a wonderful Gala New Year’s Eve event taking place at the Waterford Golf Course. Feast on a 3 course meal, dance, enjoy music, and ring in the New Year in style! (No official dress code, but dressy casual is great - bring your dancing shoes!)
   With excellent food and panoramic views of the city of Waterford below, it will surely be an evening to remember!
   Included: Dinner, Entertainment, and overnight 4* Hotel

Day 6 Waterford Ireland

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   County Waterford

   24 hours

   Sunday January 1st 2023
   Waterford Castle and dinner in the Munster Dining Room
   Rest in today, we will have a later start, as late nights do not make for early mornings.
   We will enjoy some local sights around the city of Waterford today, and plan some activities for those who are still full of energy. For those who want to take it easy, there are plenty of activities within walking distance of the hotel or take some time to rest and rejuvenate.
   We have a special evening planned to celebrate the first day of the New Year, as we venture to the Little Island just outside of Waterford City that houses Waterford Castle, built by the Fitzgerald family dating back to the Viking days. The castle and private island are a beautiful sight, and dinner in the Muster Dining room of the castle will be a treat!
   Included: Fine dining at the Waterford Castle, and overnight at 4* Hotel

Day 7 Kinsale Ireland

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   Midleton Distillery Experience

   24 hours Admission ticket included

   Monday January 2nd 2023
   Jameson Distillery, Co Cork
   This morning we will travel westbound to County Cork and stop for a tour of the original Jameson distillery located in Midleton. Arrive in Cork in time for an independent lunch, then enjoy a great tour and history of whiskey distilling that can be enjoyed by all.
   After your visit to Jameson, we will continue traveling west to the quaint seaside fishing village of Kinsale.
   Included: Jameson Tour, dinner, and overnight at The Trident Hotel, Kinsale

Day 8 Kinsale Ireland

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   Kinsale

   24 hours

   Tuesday January 3rd 2023
   The Charming Sights and Sounds of Kinsale Ireland
   Today we will start the day with a short drive to James Fort, where we can stretch our legs and enjoy the sea air and walk the historic sight on an outcrop of land in Kinsale. Enjoy the views and the ancient history at this site.
   We will also have time to enjoy the town of Kinsale today, visit the shops, the crafters, and the pubs that make up this colorful town by the sea. Enjoy dinner independently at one of the many pubs and restaurants in Kinsale.
   Included: Day tours and overnight at the Trident Hotel, Kinsale

Day 9 Blarney Castle County Cork

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   Blarney Castle & Gardens

   24 hours Admission ticket included

   Wednesday January 4th 2023
   Blarney Castle and Woolen Mills
   Set out this morning to tour the famous and imposing Blarney Castle and take a tour of the castle and grounds. We will stop at the Blarney Woolen Mills, often termed "The largest Irish store anywhere", where genuine Irish products from crystal to Aran sweaters, to the finest in Irish crafts are proudly on display.
   We will stay at the Trident Hotel in Kinsale tonight.
   Included: Admission to Blarney Castle, overnight at the Trident Hotel in Kinsale

Day 10 Dublin Ireland

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   Dublin

   24 hours

   Thursday January 5th 2023
   We will set out on the road back to Dublin this morning and enjoy our final day in Ireland together.
   We will pull into our last castle of the journey, Clontarf Castle, where we will dine like Lords and Ladies in the castle dining room for our departing dinner.
   Included: Dinner and Overnight at Clontarf Castle