Historic Ireland and it's Glory
A Very Special Invitation for the Students of Professor Elizabeth Aiken
Historic Ireland and it’s Glory
YOUR ITINERARY
$4,195.00 from Tampa** March 14-22, 2025 Tour Number 225124
The first day of your March Spring Break, 2025 Historic Ireland trip is your departure day from the U.S. Fantastic excursions, cultural encounters, preserved historical sites, delicious foods and wonderful shopping make this trip exciting and rewarding. You will return to the US with wonderful memories and stories abound.
SPACE ON THE TOUR IS VERY LIMITED, SO DON’T DELAY! PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND $500 DEPOSIT TO EATOURS.COM ASAP TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE ON THIS TOUR!
Trim – Galway – Killarney – Kilkenny – Dublin
Trim
Your first overnight on March 15th takes you to the village of Trim, where you will visit Trim Castle*, the largest Anglo-Norman fortification in Ireland dating back to the 10th century and the site of the filming of the movie, Braveheart. Dinner this evening is included, and you will overnight in Trim.
Galway
Today, March 16th you will continue from Trim Castle to the charming town of Galway where you will enjoy a guided afternoon walking tour* following hotel check-in. Dinner tonight is included, and you will overnight in Galway.
Killarney
The next morning of March 17th you depart for Killarney with a visit enroute to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher*. Your first afternoon in Killarney is free for personal sightseeing with dinner included tonight*. On the morning of March 18th, your full day in Killarney, you will enjoy local sightseeing, to include Muckross House* and Muckross Abbey* and an opportunity to step back in time and experience a Jaunting Cart Ride*. The afternoon takes you on a modified drive on the Ring of Kerry* to visit the Gap of Dunloe and Torc Waterfall. Dinner tonight is included.
Kilkenny
On the morning of March 19th, you will depart in the morning for Blarney Castle*, where you’ll have the opportunity to climb and kiss the Blarney stone, which is said to give the gift of eloquence. From Blarney you continue to the Rock of Cashel* with its 13th century cathedral, Vicars Choral and Cormac’s Chapel and then on to Kilkenny for your overnight. Dinner is included tonight. The morning of March 20th, you will begin with a visit to the medieval Kilkenny Castle*, which was the seat of the Dukes of Ormond for almost 600 years. After visiting the castle, you will depart for Dublin with two nights and time to explore the capitol city of Ireland.
Dublin
Upon arriving in Ireland’s capital on March 20th, you will get a sense of its rich history and culture. Following hotel check-in, you will proceed to Trinity College, where you will have the opportunity to view the richly decorated Book of Kells*. March 21st will take you for a tour of the famous Dublin landmark, Guinness Brewery*. Known as the brew of Ireland, your tour at Guinness will show their entire brewing process and if you wish, even a tasting of the product. You will also visit Saint Patrick’s Cathedral*, the largest church in Ireland, which is next to a well where it is believed St. Patrick baptized converts in 450 AD. Your final day in Dublin will allow time for last minute personal shopping and sightseeing. Your farewell dinner is included on the evening of March 21st. On March 22nd, you will then say goodbye to The Emerald Isle as you drive to Dublin to connect with your flight to the USA.
SPECIAL TOUR CONDITIONS
SPECIAL TOUR CONDITIONS: *The estimated tour price, if payments are made by cash or check, is $4,195.00; otherwise, if paying by credit card, a 3% credit card service fee (charged by credit card company) will be due for whatever amount is charged to the credit card. If you wish to use a credit card for your initial deposit, you will be allowed to pay the remaining payments by check and still receive the discounted tour price. Tour price is based on triple occupancy and includes point-to-point transportation between cities while in Ireland, all breakfast and 5 evening meals. Additionally, *Entrance fees and/or transportation marked with an asterisk are included in the tour price (Trinity College, Book of Kells, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Guinness Brewery, Trim Castle, Guided Walking Tours as outlined, Cliffs of Moher, Muckross House, Muck Ross Abbey, Jaunting Cart Ride, Blarney Castle, Jameson Distiller, Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny Castle, ). Additional items may be offered optionally, are subject to availability and are not included in the tour price. A guaranteed single room may be available for a supplemental charge. If applicable, unforeseen increases will be billed on a supplemental invoice. A minimum number of paying participants may be required to operate the tour.
A $500.00 non-refundable (for any reason) application fee / deposit is required to reserve your space on this tour. All tour participants must submit an online application. Please go to “Student/Traveler Sign Up” on the home page (upper right-hand corner) at https://eatours.com/students/student-sign-up/. Your tour number is 225124 and must be entered on your online application. Very specific conditions relating to COVID-19 apply and are listed in the Tour Conditions of the online Participation Agreement and Application at eatours.com. PLEASE NOTE: At the time of the printing of this brochure, the Irish Government does not mandate CVOVID-19 vaccinations to enter the country, museums, shops/stores, historic sites, restaurants, etc. However, entry requirements may change and entry requirements may change to require proof of full vaccination. It is incumbent on the traveler to monitor entry requirements and pertinent rules of travel imposed by any government. In the event that vaccination requirements are reinstated, and you choose to not be vaccinated, the refund policies stated in this brochure and in the online application are applicable and will NOT be waived, under any circumstances.
A second payment of $1000.00, for which you will receive an invoice, will be due no later than 30 days from the date that EA Tours receives your initial payment and online application. Final payments are due no later than one hundred twenty (120) days before departure.
Updated tour details (hotels, day by day itinerary, flights, etc.) are scheduled to be released approximately four weeks prior to departure. Additional tour conditions apply and are listed in the Tour Conditions Section on the Online Application. Applicable items listed above may supersede those listed in the tour conditions section on the online application.
SPACE ON THE TOUR IS LIMITED, SO DON’T DELAY! PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND $500
DEPOSIT TO EATOURS.COM TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE ON THIS TOUR!