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The most authentic Ireland lies just North of an imaginary line drawn from
Galway to Dublin, the enchanted region known for hundreds of years as the
ancient provinces of Connaught and Ulster. This is the destination of Irish
dreams that beckons you to experience her verdant hills, sacred sites, geological
wonders, unspoiled villages, and genuine Irish welcome.
This is the Irish journey you’ve dreamt about…
Travel with us, Todd and Pattie
Mullane-Vogel as we lead this thoughtful journey to places that few tourists
ever experience. We’ll leave the “tourist trail”
of the South behind us and come back home to the real
Ireland of yesteryear.
Heading North from Dublin, we’ll
visit ancient sites with their High Crosses and Round Towers, enjoy the
marvelous Mourne Mountains, beautiful Ards Peninsula, the magnificent
Mt. Stewart House and Gardens, and visit the “Berlin of Ireland”,
Belfast; with its turbulent history and hopeful future.
We’ll marvel at the natural beauty of the 9 Glens of Antrim, the
geological wonder that is the Giant’s Causeway, the Carrick-a-Rede
rope bridge, and stop for a wee sip of Bushmill’s Irish Whiskey
at the source of this potent brew. We'll walk Derry’s medieval wall
, see the wild Inishowen Peninsula, tour tiny Belleek Pottery, and Glenveagh
Castle and National Park. We'll visit one of Ireland's richest archeological
finds, the Ceide Fields, explore Achill Island with its abandoned famine
village, W.B. Yeats gravesite, enjoy High Tea at Ashford Castle, and the
musical pubs of Westport; and Croagh Patrick,the mountain where St. Patrick
rid Ireland of its serpents. These are just the beginning of an
adventure to remember… You’ll visit and explore places that
you’d never experience on your own, and all with a small group
of like-minded travelers and soon-to-be friends.
Your journey unfolds...
- 2 nights just outside of Belfast, English capital of Northern
Ireland
- 2 nights in a very special Country House near Derry, that
most medieval walled city
- 2 nights on beautiful Donegal Bay, in the quaint fishing village of
Killybegs
- 1 night on wild Achill Island, with its ancient famine village
- 2 nights in Westport, the post-card pretty town of County Mayo, with
its musical pubs
- 2 nights in Dublin, the 1000-year-old capital city of Ireland
View the detailed daily itinerary
Your
journey details...
Tour Dates: TBA
An extraordinary journey of 11 nights/12 days
Cost:
TBA
*Airfare is NOT included.
Please note that these tours are limited to only 10-24
guests.
"Our trip far exceeded our expectations,"
and, "this trip was most memorable because it was so well organized and
executed, and our guides, Todd and Pattie were very caring and concerned
that we were all happy...with such a small, affable group, it spoiled
us from ever wanting to join a large tour group."
-A.C. Seattle, Washington Ireland tour
Your journey includes...
- TWO knowledgeable guides, the originators of this
journey, Todd and Pattie Mullane-Vogel
- 11 nights in unique, hand-picked, 3-4 star
hotels and country inns
- 2 meals nearly every day, including a full
Irish breakfast, and lunch or dinner, leaving you the opportunity to
pick your own special place for a meal on your own. We’re always
available for recommendations.
- All admissions, boat journeys, entrance fees, normal
gratuities for guides, drivers, boatmen and small Gypsy children
- Transportation by coach, with an Irish driver/guide,
and plenty of empty seats so you can move about
- An unparalleled opportunity to see parts of the North and West of
Ireland that you’d miss on your own
- Snacks and great stories of local color and culture
while on the coach
- Daily orientation talks by your personal guides,
Todd and Pattie Vogel
- And, maybe best of all, traveling with a small group of like-minded
guests, and the opportunity to make friends
for a lifetime!
All this, and much, much more...
and some some special surprises are in store for you…
So why not call or e-mail
us now and secure your place on this remarkable journey?
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