With (2) Activity Day Tours and Airfare for (2)

Your package includes the following:

Hotel accommodations - (6) nights including daily breakfast for (2) in some of Ireland's finest hotels:
Mont Clare Hotel (3-star) - nights 1 & 2 in Dublin
Randles Court Hotel (4-star) - nights 3 & 4 in Killarney
The Old Ground Hotel (4-star) - nights 5 & 6 in Ennis

Thrifty Car Rental (Day 3 - Day 7) - Dublin Airport (includes VAT, collision damage waiver Insurance, theft protection insurance and unlimited mileage.  Does not include fee of €25 when returning car at drop-off airport).

(2) VIP tickets to the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin's top visitor attraction.

Full day tour for (2) on The Gap of Dunloe including pony and cart through the Gap of Dunloe and boat trip on the Lakes of Killarney (subject to availability).

Full day tour for (2) on the Aran Islands including return ferry, Aran Islands bus tour and entrance into Dun Aengus and The Seven Churches (subject to availability).

Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrive in Dublin. There is no need for a car in the city of Dublin, however we suggest taking the air coach bus or a taxi to the Mont Clare Hotel in City Centre, approximately 30 minute drive. Your afternoon is open to explore Dublin's Georgian city. There is plenty to see and do with visitor attractions such as the Jameson Distillery, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Goal, and St. Patrick Cathedral.  Stay overnight at the Mont Clare Hotel.

Day 2
Start with a full Irish breakfast included at the hotel. This is a free day to visit all the above attractions that you couldn't fit in the previous day.  Includes (2) VIP tickets to the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin's top visitor attraction.  Stay overnight at the Mont Clare Hotel.

Day 3
Enjoy a full Irish breakfast at the hotel. Rental car provided for the drive to Killarney (approximately 4 hours). Arrive in Killarney and stay overnight in the Randles Court Hotel. Your evening is open to wonder around this vibrant little town. 

Day 4
Enjoy a full Irish breakfast at The Randles Court Hotel. Enjoy a day tour on The Gap of Dunloe including "jaunting cart" with local "jarvey" (driver) and boat trip on the Lakes of Killarney.  The Gap of Dunloe is a beautiful glacial valley in the Macgillacuddy Reeks mountain range, which dominate the skyline of Killarney. The three main lakes of Killarney and the mountains that surround them are all within the Killarney National Park. The Lower Lake is nearest to the town; it is studded with islands and has Muckross Abbey and Ross Castle on its eastern shore. 

Take a jaunting cart (pony & carriage) for a 10km journey through the Gap, in the heart in the Macguillycuddy Reeks.  You will experience some of Ireland's most breath-taking scenery.

Take a 20km boat trip through the Upper Lake, the most beautiful of the Three Lakes, through the Long Range Rover and past Eagle's Nest Mountain, the last home of the Golden Eagle in Ireland. The boat ride continues passing under high mountains, arched bridges and to Inisfallen Island, home to ruins of Inisfallen Abbey which dates back to 600 AD. Your boat journey will continue on to Ross Castle in the heart of Killarney National Park.  Return to Killarney in the late afternoon and stay overnight at the Randles Court Hotel.

Day 5
Enjoy a full Irish breakfast at The Randles Court Hotel.  Depart Killarney for the Shannon Region and take your car on the ferry crossing at Tarbert. Drive along the picturesque coastal route to the Cliffs of Moher and continue North through the scenic Burren to the Ailwee Caves. Make your way to the lively town of Ennis (approximately 2 hours from Killarney) and stay overnight at The Old Ground Hotel.

Day 6
Enjoy a full Irish breakfast at The Old Ground Hotel.  Depart Ennis for a day tour on The Aran Islands. The Aran Islands are rich in the language, culture and heritage of Ireland; unique in its geology and archaeology and its long tradition of gentle hospitality.

Drive to Doolin (approximately 45 minutes) to board your boat to the Aran Islands at 10:00am. Arrive at Inishmore ("Inis Mór"), the largest of the three Aran Islands. You will have time to walk around at your leisure before making your way to the Fisherman Pub at 12:00pm to hop on board the Aran Island bus tour where you will learn the history of the island while stopping at attractions such as Dun Aengus and the Seven Churches.

Dun Aengus is the most famous of several prehistoric forts on the Aran Islands, located at the edge of a high cliff. A popular tourist attraction, Dun Aengus is an important archaeological site that also offers a spectacular view.  It has been called "the most magnificent barbaric monument in Europe." Continue your journey to "The Seven Churches" which dates back to the 8th century.  Only two of these churches remain intact; the rest lie in ruins. Return on the afternoon ferry to Doolin and drive back to Ennis. Stay overnight at The Old Ground Hotel.

Day 7
Enjoy a full Irish breakfast at The Old Ground Hotel.  Check out of the hotel and drive to Dublin Airport (approximately 3 hours) where you will return the rental car and say farewell to Ireland.

American Airlines

This package includes round-trip coach class service for (2) from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada to Dublin, Ireland, subject to availability. Upgrade pricing is available.  The winning bidders can upgrade their coach class airfare to first class airfare by calling 325-201-0432. A minimum of 21 days advance booking is required as is a Saturday night stay. Flights will not accrue AAdvantage miles. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The certificates will have a one-year expiration date from the date issued and all reservations are subject to availability.  The following blackout dates apply:

2009:  Jan 1-5; Dec 18-31.
2010: TBD

Any airport departure or taxes (if charged) are the responsibility of the winning bidder. Ground transportation is not included in this package.

Travel is valid 12 months from event date.  Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed.  All packages have a no refund policy.  Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates.