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The Music & Magic of Ireland
A musical, magical and mad tour of the Emerald Isles
10 JULY ~ 02 AUGUST 2017
The Music & Magic of Ireland
A musical, magical and mad tour of the Emerald Isles
10 JULY ~ 02 AUGUST 2017
For further information ring our office or visit our website www.operatunity.co.nz | P: 0508 886 489 | E: [email protected]
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The Music & Magic of Ireland 10 JULY ~ 02 AUGUST 2017
Discover the irresistible charm of Ireland as we journey around the Emerald Isle. Our tour has an intensely personal feel as we use our coach to travel off the beaten track and discover the secret lanes and towns not visited on the usual tours.
We see the real Ireland, an irresistible Ireland, with glorious countryside of green, green, green and low stone walls, rugged coastlines, majestic castles, quirky pubs and the friendliest people in the world!
Imagine sitting in a friendly pub enjoying the catchy beat of great Irish music played by the local band, made up of the world’s most memorable characters. Marian joins in with the band who sit back and wait to see if she is any good. Then within minutes, one by one, they gradually start joining Marian, who is off like the flying fiddler she is! We all end up joining in, clapping, singing, laughing and having the time of our lives.
When it’s time to go we try to pull ourselves away but the band says it’s much too early to leave - the only time to leave is with the porridge!
We experience it all from the bustling cities of Galway and Dublin to the quirky individuality of Dingle, Kinsale and Killarney. We wonder at the epic Cliffs of Moher and the cute village of thatched houses in Adare.
From the breathtaking scenic views along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, and the charming villages dotted across the lush, green Irish countryside to its modern, lively cities, there is something for everyone in Ireland. Then we add in our own special brand of contagious exuberance, music and silliness.
But best of all are the Irish people and with the fantastic team of Karl Perigo, Alex Milligan and Marian Burns it will be a feast of music and fun and camaraderie, laughter and togetherness! We experience the music, the culture, the zest for life and have all the fun of the Irish. We simply feel like we have come home!
A musical, magical and mad tour of the Emerald Isles
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DUBLINPowerscourt
Althone
Glendalough
Cobh
Adare
KylemoreAbbey
Cliffs ofMoher
SkibbereenBantry
Kenmare
Blarney Castle
GALWAY
ASHFORDCASTLE
CASHEL
BUNRATTY
DINGLE
KINSALE
KILLARNEYRing of Kerry
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PLACES WE STAY The Shelbourne Hotel Dublin is set in a grand 1842 Victorian building with an ornate façade overlooking St Stephen’s Green and just a walk away from many landmarks of Dublin.
The Anner Hotel, near Cashel, was originally a country house that has been expanded to include modern amenities whilst still possessing an old world charm.
Overlooking the River Bandon and Kinsale Harbour, Actons of Kinsale is a luxury boutique 4 star hotel.
The Killarney Park Hotel is one of the finest luxury hotels Ireland has to offer. Perfectly located in the heart of Killarney town centre, set in mature grounds and framed by the legendary surroundings of Killarney National Park, this is a Five Star Hotel really like no other.
Benners Hotel Dingle is an old-world boutique style hotel in the centre of the beautiful West Kerry town of Dingle. With over 300 years of history, the charm and elegance will captivate you from the moment you arrive.
Nestled in the heart of the historic countryside of Bunratty, Bunratty Castle Hotel is but a short stroll away from the famous 15th century Bunratty Castle & Folk Park.
Park House Hotel is an upscale hotel in a grand Victorian-style stone building situated in the heart of Galway.
The magnificent five star Ashford Castle dating from 1228 is set in 350 acres, on the picturesque shores of Lough Corrib. With spectacular rooms, a wealth of activities and plenty of thoughtful touches, it offers Irish hospitality on a grand scale.
Ashford Castle Hotel
Shelbourne Hotel Dublin
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DUBAI (1 night plus early check in each way) ~ Sheraton of Emirates Hotel HIGHLIGHTS in Dubai include:• Dinner and music fountains display. • Free time to rest before our fabulous trip to Ireland.
DUBLIN (3 nights)
~ The Shelbourne Hotel ”In Dublin’s fair city where the girls are so pretty” We stay at the 5 star Shelbourne Hotel, a national treasure built in 1824. The hotel has been magnificently restored while keeping its historic charm. It is in a fantastic location in the city centre overlooking the St Stephen’s Green, Europe’s grandest garden square and close to the majestic St Patrick’s Cathedral. You may have seen it featured in a series on the Living Channel recently. HIGHLIGHTS in Dublin include: • City Highlights Tour including Christ Church
Cathedral, Viking World, Trinity College (Book of Kells), James Joyce Centre and many other fantastic sights in this wonderful city.
• An extravagant welcome dinner at our hotel with traditional Irish fiddling & singing.
• Free day to do your own exploring.• Dinner, tour and show at the famous Old Jameson
Distillery (subject to availability).On route to CASHEL, highlights include: • Magnificent Irish countryside, stone walls, charming
farmhouses, green, green, green everywhere. We begin to understand the term the Emerald Isles!
• Visits to Powerscourt Gardens Estate, Ireland’s most famous house and gardens.
• The Glendalough Tower, the most famous of all the landmarks in County Wicklow, which was built almost 1,000 years ago by the monks of St Kevin’s monastery.
• The healing cross of St Kevin.
CASHEL (2 nights)~ Anner HotelHIGHLIGHTS in Cashel include:• The iconic Rock of Cashel, one of the most
spectacular tourist attractions in Ireland. • Time to wander around Cashel whose rich history
is reflected in its buildings from prehistoric paths to medieval monasteries, fortified town houses, and a Georgian Cathedral.
• Visit and Show at Brù Borù (subject to availability), a national cultural centre at the foot of the Rock of Cashel.
• Dinner with local entertainment.
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Rock of Cashel
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On route to KINSALE highlights include:• Excursion to Cobh, formally known as Queenstown.
Many of the early ships left here with those immigrating to New Zealand (perhaps your ancestors?). Also it is associated with The Titanic, ‘the safest liner in the world’, Queenstown was her last port of call on her fateful maiden voyage.
• Lunch at the Titanic Bar & Grill, located in the former ticket office of the White Star Line.
• Visit the Immigrant Centre and the Cobh Heritage Centre.
• St Colman’s Cathedral and demonstration of carillon show.
KINSALE (2 nights)~ Actons of Kinsale HotelKinsale is a medieval town, designated as an Irish Heritage Town. We will stay 2 nights here and explore traditional bars, beautiful buildings, narrow streets, shops and galleries.
HIGHLIGHTS in Kinsale include:• Visit Blarney Castle which was built nearly six hundred
years ago. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney, that might have something to do with the Blarney Stone (thank goodness Sue is not here but maybe keep Marian away?). A chance to lunch and look at the fabulous Woollen Mills shops.
• Dinner at the hotel and time to wander in Kinsale plus visit a few of the local pubs and immerse yourself in the local Irish music scene.
On route to KILLARNEY highlights include:• Visits to towns of Skibbereen, where Jeremy Irons and
Ireland’s richest man Tony O’Reilly live, plus Bantry and Glengarriff.
• Visit to Bantry house and gardens with lunch. • Visit to Kenmare with lace making demonstration.
KILLARNEY (3 nights)~ Killarney Park Hotel Killarney is renowned for its natural beauty and has been a favourite tourist destination since the 18th century.
Today the Jaunting Cars that still carry visitors around the scenic highlights and the picturesque laneways are as bright and colourful as ever, but the bustling streets are now lined with independent craft shops, small galleries, traditional pubs and fine restaurants.
HIGHLIGHTS in Killarney include:• City Highlights tour including Muckross House, one of
Ireland’s popular attractions.• Dinner and show, Gaelic Roots, at Killarney
Avenue Hotel.• A visit to Ross Castle, situated on the shores of Lough
Sheelin, County Meath, in the heart of Ireland.• A cruise on Loch Lein.• Time to explore or perhaps purchase some beautiful
Killarney linen or other Irish fineries.• Dinner at Kate Kearney’s cottage with local musicians. • Full day tour to Ring of Kerry, one of Ireland’s most
spectacular drives, including lunch at Scariff Inn. • Time to check out the Irish pubs and the music scene
with Marian joining in with the locals.
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On route to DINGLE highlights include:• Demonstration at John Weldon jewellery making.• Demonstration of glass cutting at the Dingle Crystal Factory.
DINGLE (2 nights)~ Benners Hotel This colourful fishing town is packed with eclectic eateries and traditional pubs where you’re bound to catch a lively traditional music session.
HIGHLIGHTS in Dingle include:• Full free day to enjoy this very quaint area. Time to
walk and explore, shop and time to rest and wash those knickers!
• Dinner and music at John Benny’s Pub.
On route to BUNRATTY highlights include:• Visit to Adare Village with its Tudor-style thatch-roof
cottages, an1840s limestone courthouse and the ruins of three important church centres.
BUNRATTY (2 nights)~ Bunratty Castle Hotel HIGHLIGHTS in Bunratty include:• Time to explore the wonderful historic Irish village
across the road from our hotel. • Medieval feast, show and tour of Bunratty Castle. • Travel to the cute town of Ennis for shopping and to
explore, including lunch at The Cloister Restaurant.• Visit to the fabulous Cliffs of Moher. Looming over
County Clare’s west coast, the cliffs are 214 metres high at their highest point and range for 8 kilometres over the Atlantic Ocean.
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On route to GALWAY highlights include:• Visit to Thoor Ballylee Castle, also known as Yeats’
Tower as it was formerly owned by the poet Yeats. • Visit to Rathburn Farm for scone making
demonstration, farm visit and lunch. • Drive around Galway Bay, maybe a song or two along
the way?
GALWAY (3 nights)
~ Park House, Galway City Hotel Galway City is unique among Irish cities because of the strength of its Irish language, music, song and dancing tradition.
HIGHLIGHTS in Galway include:• City tour with guide. • Drive and visit to Kylemore Abbey and Gardens.• Trad on the Prom show, considered the number one
Irish show in Ireland. • Free time to shop and enjoy this lovely city.• Dinner and music provided by us at a charming local
restaurant.
On route to ASHFORD CASTLE highlights include:• Scenic drive via Rosscahill, with visit to Connemara for
shopping and lunch. • Visit to Cong, where the film The Quiet Man was filmed.
ASHFORD CASTLE (1 night)~ Ashford Castle Dating back to 1228 and once the estate of the Guinness family, Ashford Castle first opened as a hotel in 1939. From the imposing exterior one enters a richly decorated interior that speaks of centuries of care and a love of fine craftsmanship. We enjoy a gourmet dinner and feel like a King or Queen surrounded in pure indulgence.
HIGHLIGHTS at Ashford Castle include:• Free time to explore this incredible 5 star iconic castle. • Time for wandering or falconry (own cost).• Final night gala dinner with music in our baronial castle.
On route to AIRPORT highlights include:• Visit to Althone with lunch at Irish pub and cruise on
a Viking Longship on the River Shannon.
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Kylemore Abbey
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Deposits refundable (less costs incurred) prior to FINAL BALANCE DUE DATE. Itinerary details are subject to change, however any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option. All our trips are specifically designed for our core market but this trip does contain travel challenges, either because of the region visited or the walking distances or uneven surfaces that arise at some sites. We do advise that you and your doctor evaluate your level of fitness before you consider booking this tour.
Single Room supplement add $4,219
Initial Deposit on booking $2,000Second Deposit due 21 January 2017 $3,000Final Balance due 17 March 2017
$16,325 per persontwin share
THIS TRIP INCLUDES:
• Return Airfare: Auckland/Dubai/Dublin with Emirates.
• 24 day fully escorted musical tour to Ireland.
• Fabulous character accommodation in 4/5 star hotels and the odd castle or two.
• Visits to numerous cities and towns including Dublin, Cashel, Kinsale, Killarney, Dingle, Adare, Bantry, Cobh, Galway and Cong.
• Numerous traditional Irish musical experiences presented by local musicians and Marian, Karl and Alex, plus special Irish concerts and pub music visits.
• All tours and entrances as listed in itinerary including Powerscourt Estate & Gardens, Blarney Castle, Rock of Cashel, Ring of Kerry & Cliffs of Moher.
• Special shows subject to availability including Trad on the Prom show, Brú Ború Irish Show and Gaelic Roots show.
• Special flavours including visits to Irish pubs and experiencing music with Marian, visit to historic castles including Yeats’ Tower and crystal & jewellery factory visit, lace making demonstrations.
• Breakfast included every day, 11 evening meals (including some at traditional pubs) & 5 lunches and 3 morning teas.
• Escorted by the fantastic team of Karl Perigo, Alex Milligan and Marian Burns.
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