Trip Overview

A “Go As You Please” Ireland Vacation is perfect for the independent traveler, or group of friends looking to take advantage of the ultimate freedom of international travel. With this Ireland tour package, you decide which cities you want to see, which Bed and Breakfasts you wish to stay in, and how long you desire to stay in each location. With no restrictions of the traditional tour packages and pre-booked accommodations, you call all your own shots.

The “Go As You Please” Ireland vacation package allows travelers to combine the comforts of home in an exciting international vacation. Stay in the country’s highest quality Bed and Breakfasts to discover the Ireland that’s off the beaten path. Gain insiders’ knowledge into the ins and outs of each location, as you make friends with your Irish B&B hosts.

No other tour package allows you the freedom to make your own reservations within a totally flexible travel schedule. When you’re ready to move onto another location, simply pack your belongings, present the appropriate amount of accommodation vouchers to your host and get into the driver’s seat for a scenic drive to the next location of your choice during your “Go As You Please” Ireland Vacation.

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Inclusions

Your “Go As You Please” Ireland Vacation Includes -

• Your choice of accommodations in over 1,100 B&Bs throughout Ireland
• Overnight stays in the cities of your choice
• “Go As You Please” Accommodation Vouchers for each night of travel
• Rental Car with available pick-up/drop-off at airport and most city-centers
  • Choose from 9 different car sizes, from compact to mini-bus
• All accommodation taxes/fees
• Traditional Irish breakfast every morning
• Emergency Contact available 24/7
• Complete offerings of tours and events
• Airfare available from most US departure cities (additional)

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Advantages

No other tour package allows you the freedom to make your own reservations within a totally flexible travel schedule. Here are a few of the advantages of booking a “Go As You Please” Ireland Vacation:

• An affordable vacation for nearly any budget
• Available for booking year-round
• Freedom to travel where and when you want at your own pace
• All Irish Tourist Board Approved Bed and Breakfasts
• Accommodations are available for booking before you go and upon arrival
• Unlimited travel planning assistance from our team of travel professionals
• Full range of optional excursions along the way to take full advantage of all Ireland has to offer
• Airfare available from most US departure cities (additional)

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Featured Tours

Tenon Tours offers a wide range of optional featured tours and events that will make your Ireland vacation more memorable, or in the case of the Countrywide Pub Crawl, a lot less! These featured tours and events will be available for purchase both before you leave and when you arrive. Check out the list below; the town from which each tour leaves from is listed as next to the tour.

Countrywide Pub Crawl (Countrywide)

We’ve planned an event that will surely challenge even the most loyal pub patrons! Visit our hand-picked selection of 20+ of the best pubs across Ireland! Don’t worry…you have seven full days to do this, so pace yourself and remember it’s a marathon, not a race. Visit all 20 and you’ll be rewarded!

*AVAILABLE IN 2009!

Guinness Brewery and Sampling (Dublin)

Join us for a tour and sampling at the Guinness Brewery, Ireland’s #1 International visitor attraction. Since opening in November 2000, the Guinness Storehouse has attracted over 4 million visitors from every corner of the Globe. Enjoy the tour of the Storehouse before sampling the goods at the top-level Gravity Bar as you catch a view of the city.

Sporting Event at Croke Park (Dublin)

Forget Beckham, forget the Super Bowl…for any true-blooded Irishman, Gaelic Football, Rugby and Hurling are the only sports that matter, and they’re played with a vengeance all over Ireland - but nothing beats the live games at Croke Park with 82,000 screaming fans!

Tour of Connemara (Galway)

Connemara is an area of rugged landscape, bogs, and mountains, which is well known and loved by artists for its clear light and unspoiled beauty. This is the Ireland of your dreams and imagination with its rolling hills and mountains, sparkling lakes, and remote cottages.

Aran Islands (Galway)

The Aran Islands are richly unique, offering landscapes of limestone, a stretch of cliffs facing the moods of the Atlantic, large boulders, rock formations, and beautiful beaches. It is also a place of immense cultural heritage and history where Gaelic is the first language of its residents.

Cliffs of Moher (Doolin)

Don’t miss the breath-taking sight that will forever be burned in your memory. The Cliffs of Moher sit just 10 minutes North of Lahinch, stand 700 ft high at the highest point and span a range of 5 miles. If you happen to miss everything else in Ireland (because of the pub crawl perhaps?), you cannot miss the Cliffs of Moher!

Ring of Kerry (Killarney)

The Ring of Kerry is a famous area in the Southwestern corner of Ireland which offers a thoroughly magnificent drive through mountains and by lakes, historical buildings, and some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.

Dingle Peninsula (Killarney)

The Dingle Peninsula has some of the most stunning scenery Ireland has to offer, as showcased in films such as Ryan’s Daughter and Far and Away.

Blarney Castle & Stone (Killarney)

The Blarney Castle, located northwest of Cork in Blarney Village, was built by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, almost 600 years ago and still stands as a partial ruin today. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is also home to the Stone of Eloquence, also called the Blarney Stone. Kiss it and gain the gift the eloquence!

Dates/Rates

Pricing and Available Dates-

All rates are protected by our exclusive 30-Day Price Watch, which means we will reprice your trip 30 days after you reserve your trip and adjust the price if the rates go down or you find a cheaper price! (must be at least 30 days prior to departure)

Special Offer: Book any self-drive package by November 14th and receive a gas rebate! See terms below for complete details.

Dates
	5 Nights	7 Nights	10 Nights	14 Nights
Jan-April/Oct-Dec	$390.00	$490.00	$740.00	$990.00
May-Sept	$440.00	$540.00	$790.00	$1090.00

Terms: All rates are per-person based on double occupancy, with two people sharing the expense of a standard transmission compact car. Pricing is also based on a Sunday arrival and may vary for other arrival days, holiday weeks, and special events. For additional night vacation package pricing, add $50 USD per person for each added night. Promotional gas rebates are as follows: $25 rebate on 5-Night packages, $50 rebate on 7-Night packages, $75 rebate on 10-Night packages, and $100 rebate on 14-Night packages. To qualify for promotional gas rebate, you must submit receipts to our office within 30 days of your return. Please allow up to 30 days for the reimbursement check to be issued.

* Single/Triple occupancy and vehicle upgrades are available. Contact us for more information and rates.

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Trip Overview

Inclusions

Your Ages 50+ Tour Includes -

• 7, 10 or 14 nights in premiere hotel accommodations
• Overnight stays in Dublin, Kilkenny, Cork, Killarney, Lahinch, Galway*, and Limerick**
• All transfers to/from airports/hotels/towns while in Ireland
• All hotel taxes/fees
• Traditional Irish breakfast every morning
• Tour Host or Emergency Contact available 24/7
• Complete offering of tours and events
• Welcome parties upon arrival in Dublin, Galway, and Killarney (groups of 10 or more)
• Airfare available from most US departure cities (additional)

*Galway available on 10/14 night packages only
**Limerick available on 14 night packages only

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Itinerary

Take a look at the full itinerary and some of the many events and tours you can take advantage of during your Ireland vacation. Remember, the beauty of our trip is that it provides the necessary transportation, city-center accommodations, and featured tours and events, but is flexible enough to give you the power to pick and choose what it is that you really want to do on your Ireland trip. This means, if half of the group wants to check out the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, while the others spend the day shopping on O’Connell Street - that’s ok; Tenon Tours can make that happen!

*Please note: Tour usually requires an overnight departure the Saturday before the tour begins.

Day 1: Sunday - Arrive in Dublin, Ireland

Arrive in the early morning to Dublin International Airport, where you will be greeted by your Tenon Tours Host* and directed to your hotel transportation. Upon arrival to your hotel, our Tour Host offers a short “Introduction to Ireland”, before checking-in and having the day at your leisure. For those of you who would like to immerse yourself into the local sporting culture, the featured event will be a Gaelic Football or Hurling Match at Croke Park and be sure not to miss tonight’s wildest welcome party* hosted at a nearby pub!

Day 2: Monday - Dublin to Kilkenny

Spend the morning recovering from last night’s welcome party or begin exploring the streets, shops, and pubs of Dublin. You may choose to join in a tour of the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy a complimentary pint in the top-floor Gravity Bar overlooking Dublin. This afternoon, board your coach bus for a relaxing ride through the Irish countryside to Kilkenny on the west coast. Tonight a Pub Greeting* awaits your arrival.

Day 3: Tuesday - Kilkenny to Cork

Enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast at your leisure this morning. The day is yours to experience Kilkenny at your own pace or head down to Waterford for the day, home of Waterford Crystal. Then travel from Kilkenny to Cork.

Day 4: Wednesday - Cork

Take the day to explore all Cork has to offer. Famous for its traditional Irish cuisine, shopping and vibrant nightlife, you’ve got all day to take it in. Don’t miss your opportunity to view the tallest building in Ireland - County Hall (a skyscraper surrounded almost entirely by fields), and the longest building in Ireland - Atkins Hall (built in the Victorian times is now residential housing). Head to the pub tonight for a taste of Cork’s local flavor - Murphy’s Irish Red.

Day 5: Thursday - Cork to Killarney

Wake up to your traditional Irish breakfast, pack up your room, and board the bus to Killarney. Check-in before taking in Killarney at your own speed, or relax in preparation for a night out at the local pubs! See your Tour Host* for details or a list of local pubs and events.

Day 6: Friday - Killarney

Another day to explore Killarney - you may join our trip around the Ring of Kerry, Ireland’s most popular scenic areas with the country’s highest mountains on one side and Atlantic coast on the other. Bike tours are also available or you may enjoy the local scene of Killarney, it’s always your choice! Tonight, take part in a local pub crawl with your mates.

Day 7: Saturday - Killarney to Lahinch

Depart Killarney and check-in to your hotel in Lahinch for the final stop. Take full advantage of the serenity as you wind down from a wild week. Today you may want to join our excursion to see the majestic Cliffs of Moher.

Day 8: Sunday - Lahinch to Shannon/Home (7 Night packages only. 10/14 Night packages travel to Galway)

7 Night travelers say goodbye to Ireland and your new friends as we leave Lahinch for Shannon to board your return flights home.

10/14 Night travelers continue your journey to Galway and check-in to the Western Hotel.

Day 9: Monday - Galway (10/14 Night packages only)

Enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast at your leisure this morning. The day is yours to experience Galway at your own pace or take advantage of the featured tour of the Connemara region, well known and loved by artists for its unspoiled beauty. Ask your tour director for details or for a list of local pubs, attractions and tonight’s pub event.

Day 10: Tuesday - Galway (10/14 Night packages only)

Give back to the people of Ireland by participating in the community event arranged by Tenon Tours, challenge your mates to a local pub crawl, or take advantage of the featured tour to the Aran Islands, Europe’s easternmost point where Gaelic is the first language of its residents and is considered the foothold of Irish culture. Ask your tour director for details or for information on tonight’s pub event.

Day 11: Wednesday - Galway to Shannon/Home (10 night packages only) Galway to Limerick (14 Night packages only)

10 Night travelers say goodbye to Ireland and your new friends as we leave Lahinch for Shannon to board your return flights home.

14 Night travelers: Wake up to your traditional Irish breakfast, pack up your room, and board the bus to Limerick. Check-in before you explore the exciting city of Limerick. Be sure to check out Cruises Street and the city center for some of Ireland’s best shopping. See your Tour Host* for details or a list of local pubs and events.

Day 12: Thursday - Limerick (14 Night packages only)

Be ready for an exciting day of sights, as Limerick offers visitors a wide variety of options. Check out any of the 400 castles in County Limerick, or take the day to participate in the featured tour to Adare Village and Heritage Center. If adventure is your thing, head to the Mitchelstown Caves for a day of exploration.

Day 13: Friday - Limerick to Dublin (14 Night packages only)

Start your day at your leisure and take in some of the famous sights from the movie Angela’s Ashes, taking place in Limerick. Later, board the bus for a beautiful ride through the Emerald Isle as you travel back to Ireland’s capital city, Dublin.

Day 14: Saturday -Dublin (14 Night packages only)

Say goodbye to Ireland and finish your travels with the ultimate farewell toast, last minute shopping and goodbye dinner at your favorite Irish pub.

Day 15: Sunday - Dublin Airport for return flight home (14 Night packages only)

Wake up to head back to Dublin Airport for your return flight. Safe travels and we’ll see you next year!

*Tour Host and Welcome Parties/Events are based on a minimum of 10 travelers

**Bolded items are completely optional to give you the flexibility to spend your time as you choose!

Itinerary subject to change.

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Featured Hotels

With a commitment to immersing our travelers into each city’s culture, Tenon Tours realizes the importance of selecting your accommodations to enhance your travel experience. Hotels are carefully chosen based on location and quality in an effort to meet your expectations and ensure your satisfaction. Locations are considered to provide the conveniences of the city’s attractions, local restaurants, pubs and public transportation. Whether it’s a boutique hotel or a large chain property, our Premiere hotels will always have a quality rating of 3 or 4 stars, as well as a Trip Advisor rating of 3 or higher.

Dublin Hotels

The Temple Bar Hotel

The Temple Bar Hotel in Dublin offers a prime location with many major attractions just beyond your doorstep, including the infamous shopping areas of Henry Street, O’Connell Street and Grafton Street, and the world renowned Trinity College home to the Book of Kells. This property is a short bus-ride to the Guinness Storehouse, the National Museum of Ireland and many of Dublin’s top visitor attractions. Temple Bar Hotel features 129 bedrooms, dining and bar facilities.

Grafton Capital Hotel

Behind the façade of a traditional Georgian townhouse, the Grafton Capital Hotel offers all the comforts and conveniences of a modern hotel. Spacious accommodation, high standards of service and genuine Dublin hospitality are guaranteed during your stay at this hotel. Theatres, a host of diverse restaurants, vibrant bars and clubs, not to mention, Dublin’s main shopping district of Grafton Street are merely footsteps away from the hotel. Many of Dublin’s top cultural and visitor attractions are located within easy reach of this premiere location.

Drury Court Hotel

The Drury Court Hotel, a modern 42-room hotel which has been completely refurbished. With its very central location in Dublin, you’re within easy reach and walking distance of all the city’s main attractions: theatres, galleries, places of historic interest, great restaurants, friendly bars and Dublin’s best shops.

Galway Hotels

Galway Harbour Hotel

Only a three minute walk from Eyre Square, the Galway Harbour Hotel is conveniently located near all shops, pubs, restaurants, theatres and the business districts. This centrally based Galway Hotel boasts 96- rooms on three individually styled levels. The Harbour Hotel houses a fantastic health and leisure suite, which includes a state of the art gym, steam room, Jacuzzi and two deluxe treatment rooms. Its unique style is distinctively reflected in Krusoes Restaurant and The K Bar.

Park House Hotel

At the Park House Hotel, Galway you are guaranteed a warm welcome, exceptional service, luxury accommodation and an experience that will bring you back for more. With its superb and convenient location in the heart of Galway, the Park House Hotel also offers a private secure car-park on hotel grounds. This Galway Hotel blends the warmth and personality of a boutique hotel with the style and luxury of a contemporary, international 4-star property.

The Western

Standing proudly on Prospect Hill right in the heart of Galway, the Western Hotel boasts a truly enviable location, just a stroll away from Eyre Square. The Western Hotel has forty rooms available offering single, twin and double beds. Each room has a private bathroom, multi-channel TV, telephone and Internet access, tea and coffee-making facilities, hair dryer and toiletries.

Killarney Hotels

The Killarney International

The Killarney International Hotel offers the most up to date facilities within a truly luxurious setting. Facilities are of the highest quality and international standards. This property is located in Killarney’s town centre and has been established for almost a century. This old-world hotel provides a range of modern facilities with professional and friendly service while retaining all the charm and elegance of a bygone age.

Randles Court Hotel

Formerly a private home dating back to 1906, this luxury 77-room hotel in Killarney has been tastefully restored giving our guests the comfort and elegance of an era long since past. Relax and enjoy the comfort of an open log fire in the Drawing Room or pass the evening away with your favorite pint in Wiggs Bar.

Riverside Hotel

For most hotels, quality accommodation in plush surroundings is an added extra, but at the Riverside Hotel it comes standard. The Riverside Hotel, newly opened in 2000, has a modern contemporary interior with tasteful furnishings, giving it a warm relaxed atmosphere. Located just outside Killarney town, overlooking the Flesk River against the backdrop of MacGillycuddy Reeks, the Riverside Hotel offers spacious comfortable bedrooms in plush surroundings.

Lahinch Hotels

Lahinch Golf & Leisure Hotel

The 4-star Lahinch Golf & Leisure Hotel is located in the picturesque seaside village of Lahinch on the west coast of Ireland. The hotel has been tastefully restored giving its guests the comfort and elegance of an era long past. With a superb location, this exquisite hotel boasts large comfortable beds, spacious bathrooms and every convenience for the modern traveler.

Kilkenny Hotels

Kilkenny River Court Hotel

In the heart of Kilkenny, but secluded from the bustling and winding city streets, the 90-room Kilkenny River Court Hotel is overlooked by the majestic 12th Century Kilkenny Castle. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will feel a sense of belonging as the hotel staff welcomes you to the finest accommodation Kilkenny City has to offer.

Featured Tours

Tenon Tours offers a wide range of optional featured tours and events that will make your Ireland vacation more memorable, or in the case of the Countrywide Pub Crawl, a lot less! These featured tours and events will be available for purchase both before you leave and when you arrive. Check out the list below; the town from which each tour leaves from is listed as next to the tour.

Countrywide Pub Crawl (Countrywide)

We’ve planned an event that will surely challenge even the most loyal pub patrons! Visit our hand-picked selection of 20+ of the best pubs across Ireland! Don’t worry…you have seven full days to do this, so pace yourself and remember it’s a marathon, not a race. Visit all 20 and you’ll be rewarded!

*AVAILABLE IN 2009!

Guinness Brewery and Sampling (Dublin)

Join us for a tour and sampling at the Guinness Brewery, Ireland’s #1 International visitor attraction. Since opening in November 2000, the Guinness Storehouse has attracted over 4 million visitors from every corner of the Globe. Enjoy the tour of the Storehouse before sampling the goods at the top-level Gravity Bar as you catch a view of the city.

Sporting Event at Croke Park (Dublin)

Forget Beckham, forget the Super Bowl…for any true-blooded Irishman, Gaelic Football, Rugby and Hurling are the only sports that matter, and they’re played with a vengeance all over Ireland - but nothing beats the live games at Croke Park with 82,000 screaming fans!

Tour of Connemara (Galway)

Connemara is an area of rugged landscape, bogs, and mountains, which is well known and loved by artists for its clear light and unspoiled beauty. This is the Ireland of your dreams and imagination with its rolling hills and mountains, sparkling lakes, and remote cottages.

Aran Islands (Galway)

The Aran Islands are richly unique, offering landscapes of limestone, a stretch of cliffs facing the moods of the Atlantic, large boulders, rock formations, and beautiful beaches. It is also a place of immense cultural heritage and history where Gaelic is the first language of its residents.

Ring of Kerry (Killarney)

The Ring of Kerry is a famous area in the Southwestern corner of Ireland which offers a thoroughly magnificent drive through mountains and by lakes, historical buildings, and some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.

Dingle Peninsula (Killarney)

The Dingle Peninsula has some of the most stunning scenery Ireland has to offer, as showcased in films such as Ryan’s Daughter and Far and Away.

Blarney Castle & Stone (Killarney)

The Blarney Castle, located northwest of Cork in Blarney Village, was built by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, almost 600 years ago and still stands as a partial ruin today. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is also home to the Stone of Eloquence, also called the Blarney Stone. Kiss it and gain the gift the eloquence!

Cliffs of Moher (Lahinch)

Finish your trip with the sight that will forever be burned in your memory. The Cliffs of Moher sit just 10 minutes North of Lahinch, stand 700 ft high at the highest point and span a range of 5 miles. If you happen to miss everything else in Ireland (because of the pub crawl perhaps?), you cannot miss the Cliffs of Moher!

Trip Overview

This tour was designed with the savvy-traveler in mind, as you see all and do all Ireland has to offer. Start and end your journey in Dublin with stops in Galway, Doolin, Killarney, Cork, and Kilkenny in between as you drive through the majestic countryside you’ve been waiting for! Don’t be afraid to take in the sights from the “wrong side” of the road, expect traffic delays for herds of sheep in the middle of the highway (yes, they do have the right-of-way), and plan to get lost a few times in the Irish paradise because you’ll be in the driver’s seat. Tenon Tours understands that some travelers are looking for the opportunity to set their own travel dates and choose their own adventures. We created a distinct tour option for travelers who wish to go-it on their own, placing you in charge. You will experience the hidden secrets of Ireland without a rigid travel itinerary that requires you to be in bed by 10:00PM and up by 7:30AM for the day’s activities - unless, of course, that’s the schedule you select. This Ireland tour package provides the necessary accommodations, tour and event options, but gives you the keys to the car so you choose how much or how little you wish to do, and more importantly, when you want to do it!

The Self-drive Ireland tour sets Tenon Tours apart from other Irish tour operators by allowing you the opportunity to visit our featured hotels, castles, B&Bs, and manors, plus you have the opportunity to explore the featured tours whether you are traveling alone or with friends. YOU have the power to choose your own travel dates and route, no matter what - a difference that puts Tenon Tours above all others.

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Inclusions

Your Irish Immersion Tour Includes -

• 14 nights in your choice of accommodations - hotels, B&Bs, castles, manors, or a combination of all
• Overnight stays in Dublin, Galway, Doolin, Killarney, Cork, and Kilkenny
• Rental car with available pick-up/drop-off at airport and most city-centers
  • Choose from 9 different vehicle sizes, from compact to mini-bus
• All hotel taxes/fees
• Traditional Irish breakfast every morning
• Emergency Contact available 24/7
• Complete offering of tours and events
• Airfare available from most US departure cities (additional)

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Itinerary

Take a look at the full itinerary and some of the many events and tours you can take advantage of during your Ireland vacation. Remember, the beauty of our trip is that it provides you the necessary transportation, city-center accommodations, and featured tours and events, but you’re in the driver’s seat to give you the power to pick and choose what it is that you really want to do on your Ireland trip. This means, if you wish to stop in mid-route from Galway to Doolin to shop in a little town - that’s ok; you can make that happen!

Day 1: Arrive in Dublin, Ireland

Arrive in the early morning to Dublin International Airport, where you will pick up your rental and begin the drive to your hotel. Upon arrival to your hotel, check-in and enjoy the day at your leisure. For those of you who would like to immerse yourself into the local sporting culture, the featured event will be a Gaelic Football or Hurling Match at Croke Park and be sure not to miss a wild party at any of the many nearby pubs!

Day 2: Dublin

Wake up on your own and grab your traditional Irish breakfast, because you’re on your own schedule. Spend the day shopping on Grafton Street or Henry Street and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at St. Stevens Green. Hit up the Temple Bar district for an evening out with numerous venues to choose from.

Day 3: Dublin to Galway

Spend the morning recovering from last night or take one last day to explore the streets, shops, and pubs of Dublin. You may choose to join in a tour of the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy a complimentary pint in the top-floor Gravity Bar overlooking Dublin. This afternoon, get ready for a relaxing drive through the Irish countryside to Galway on Ireland’s west coast.

Day 4: Galway

Enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast at your leisure this morning. The day is yours to experience Galway at your own pace or take advantage of the featured tour of the Connemara region, well known and loved by artists for its unspoiled beauty.

Day 5: Galway

Give back to the people of Ireland by participating in the community event pre-arranged by Tenon Tours, challenge your mates to a local pub crawl, or take advantage of the featured tour to the Aran Islands, Europe’s easternmost point where Gaelic is the first language of its residents and is considered the foothold of Irish culture.

Day 6: Galway to Doolin

Wake up to your traditional Irish breakfast, pack up your room, and drive through the countryside to Doolin. Check-in before taking in Doolin at your own speed, or participate in our featured tour of the Cliffs of Moher before an evening at the local Irish pubs!

Day 7: Doolin to Killarney

Another day to explore Doolin- be sure you stop in at the many tourist shops to collect all your Irish treasures. When your bags are full, head back into the car for your journey to Killarney. Take the afternoon and evening to explore Killarney at your leisure and rest up for a big day tomorrow.

Day 8: Killarney

When you wake up, you may choose to drive around the Ring of Kerry, Ireland’s most popular scenic areas with the country’s highest mountains on one side and Atlantic coast on the other. Bike tours are also available or you may enjoy the local scene of Killarney, it’s always your choice! Tonight, grab a bite to eat at the local pub for your last chance to enjoy the traditional Irish cuisine.

Day 9: Killarney

After a day of driving the Ring of Kerry yesterday, take today to do some walking as you may want to tour Blarney Castle and climb the stairs to the very top to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” (a.k.a. Blarney Stone). The gardens surrounding the castle are a must-see and a great location for a photo-op.

Day 10: Killarney to Cork

Before you journey to Cork for your next adventure, you may want to take advantage of yet another featured tour to Dingle Peninsula. Here you can enjoy some of the most majestic scenery in all of Europe. When you’re finished seeing the sights at the peninsula, your journey takes you to Cork. Upon arrival into Cork this evening, get ready for a party because Cork is known for some of the most vivacious nightlife in all of Ireland.

Day 11: Cork

After a few days of sight-seeing, take today to relax and tour Cork at your own pace. Hit the famous brightly colored storefront shops of St. Patrick’s Street in the afternoon and finish your day with dinner and a pint of Murphy’s Irish Red (native to Cork) at one of the many local Irish pubs.

Day 12: Cork to Kilkenny

After your traditional Irish breakfast, check out of Cork and drive to Kilkenny. Continue your journey to Kilkenny and check-in to the accommodations of your choice. Many of the featured properties overlook the Kilkenny Castle. Spend your night with wine and cheese on the patio (or beer and peanuts…whichever you prefer).

Day 13: Kilkenny

Explore the streets of Kilkenny or head down to Waterford for the day, home of Waterford Crystal. Looking for some entertainment for the night - finish your International Pub Crawl strong at the local pubs.

Day 14: Kilkenny to Dublin

Say goodbye to Kilkenny and head back to Dublin and finish your travels with the ultimate farewell toast, last minute shopping and goodbye dinner at your favorite Irish pub.

Day 15: Dublin - Home

Return your car at the airport and have safe travels home. We’ll see you next year!

**Bolded items are completely optional to give you the flexibility to spend your time as you choose!

Itinerary subject to change.

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Featured Hotels

With a commitment to immersing our travelers into each city’s culture, Tenon Tours realizes the importance of selecting your accommodations to enhance your travel experience. Our “Go-as-you-please” B&B vouchers allow you to choose from over 1,100 Bed and Breakfasts and, well… go as you please. Hotels are carefully chosen based on location and quality in an effort to meet your expectations and ensure your satisfaction. Locations are considered to provide the conveniences of the city’s attractions, local restaurants, pubs and public transportation. Whether it’s a boutique hotel or a large chain property, our Premiere hotels will always have a quality rating of 3 or 4 stars, as well as a Trip Advisor rating of 3 or higher. Other hotels, castles, manor, or specific B&Bs are always available upon request.

Bed & Breakfasts (Go-as-you-please)

With the “Go-as-you-please” B&B open vouchers, you can choose from over 1,100 bed and breakfasts throughout Ireland. These vouchers allow you to either pre-book accommodations or simply show up to a participating B&B and stay the night. If you want to capture the true warmth and charm of the Irish, have complete flexibility, and save money at the same time, this is a great option for you!

Dublin Hotels

The Temple Bar Hotel

The Temple Bar Hotel in Dublin offers a prime location with many major attractions just beyond your doorstep, including the infamous shopping areas of Henry Street, O’Connell Street and Grafton Street, and the world renowned Trinity College home to the Book of Kells. This property is a short bus-ride to the Guinness Storehouse, the National Museum of Ireland and many of Dublin’s top visitor attractions. Temple Bar Hotel features 129 bedrooms, dining and bar facilities.

Grafton Capital Hotel

Behind the façade of a traditional Georgian townhouse, the Grafton Capital Hotel offers all the comforts and conveniences of a modern hotel. Spacious accommodation, high standards of service and genuine Dublin hospitality are guaranteed during your stay at this hotel. Theatres, a host of diverse restaurants, vibrant bars and clubs, not to mention, Dublin’s main shopping district of Grafton Street are merely footsteps away from the hotel. Many of Dublin’s top cultural and visitor attractions are located within easy reach of this premiere location.

Drury Court Hotel

The Drury Court Hotel, a modern 42-room hotel which has been completely refurbished. With its very central location in Dublin, you’re within easy reach and walking distance of all the city’s main attractions: theatres, galleries, places of historic interest, great restaurants, friendly bars and Dublin’s best shops.

Galway Hotels

Galway Harbour Hotel

Only a three minute walk from Eyre Square, the Galway Harbour Hotel is conveniently located near all shops, pubs, restaurants, theatres and the business districts. This centrally based Galway Hotel boasts 96- rooms on three individually styled levels. The Harbour Hotel houses a fantastic health and leisure suite, which includes a state of the art gym, steam room, Jacuzzi and two deluxe treatment rooms. Its unique style is distinctively reflected in Krusoes Restaurant and The K Bar.

Park House Hotel

At the Park House Hotel, Galway you are guaranteed a warm welcome, exceptional service, luxury accommodation and an experience that will bring you back for more. With its superb and convenient location in the heart of Galway, the Park House Hotel also offers a private secure car-park on hotel grounds. This Galway Hotel blends the warmth and personality of a boutique hotel with the style and luxury of a contemporary, international 4-star property.

The Western

Standing proudly on Prospect Hill right in the heart of Galway, the Western Hotel boasts a truly enviable location, just a stroll away from Eyre Square. The Western Hotel has forty rooms available offering single, twin and double beds. Each room has a private bathroom, multi-channel TV, telephone and Internet access, tea and coffee-making facilities, hair dryer and toiletries.

Killarney Hotels

The Killarney International

The Killarney International Hotel offers the most up to date facilities within a truly luxurious setting. Facilities are of the highest quality and international standards. This property is located in Killarney’s town centre and has been established for almost a century. This old-world hotel provides a range of modern facilities with professional and friendly service while retaining all the charm and elegance of a bygone age.

Randles Court Hotel

Formerly a private home dating back to 1906, this luxury 77-room hotel in Killarney has been tastefully restored giving our guests the comfort and elegance of an era long since past. Relax and enjoy the comfort of an open log fire in the Drawing Room or pass the evening away with your favorite pint in Wiggs Bar.

Kilkenny Hotels

Kilkenny River Court Hotel

In the heart of Kilkenny, but secluded from the bustling and winding city streets, the 90-room Kilkenny River Court Hotel is overlooked by the majestic 12th Century Kilkenny Castle. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will feel a sense of belonging as the hotel staff welcomes you to the finest accommodation Kilkenny City has to offer.

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Featured Tours

Tenon Tours offers a wide range of optional featured tours and events that will make your Ireland vacation more memorable, or in the case of the Countrywide Pub Crawl, a lot less! These featured tours and events will be available for purchase both before you leave and when you arrive. Check out the list below; the town from which each tour leaves from is listed as next to the tour.

Countrywide Pub Crawl (Countrywide)

We’ve planned an event that will surely challenge even the most loyal pub patrons! Visit our hand-picked selection of 20+ of the best pubs across Ireland! Don’t worry…you have seven full days to do this, so pace yourself and remember it’s a marathon, not a race. Visit all 20 and you’ll be rewarded!

*AVAILABLE IN 2009!

Guinness Brewery and Sampling (Dublin)

Join us for a tour and sampling at the Guinness Brewery, Ireland’s #1 International visitor attraction. Since opening in November 2000, the Guinness Storehouse has attracted over 4 million visitors from every corner of the Globe. Enjoy the tour of the Storehouse before sampling the goods at the top-level Gravity Bar as you catch a view of the city.

Sporting Event at Croke Park (Dublin)

Forget Beckham, forget the Super Bowl…for any true-blooded Irishman, Gaelic Football, Rugby and Hurling are the only sports that matter, and they’re played with a vengeance all over Ireland - but nothing beats the live games at Croke Park with 82,000 screaming fans!

Tour of Connemara (Galway)

Connemara is an area of rugged landscape, bogs, and mountains, which is well known and loved by artists for its clear light and unspoiled beauty. This is the Ireland of your dreams and imagination with its rolling hills and mountains, sparkling lakes, and remote cottages.

Aran Islands (Galway)

The Aran Islands are richly unique, offering landscapes of limestone, a stretch of cliffs facing the moods of the Atlantic, large boulders, rock formations, and beautiful beaches. It is also a place of immense cultural heritage and history where Gaelic is the first language of its residents.

Cliffs of Moher (Doolin)

Don’t miss the breath-taking sight that will forever be burned in your memory. The Cliffs of Moher sit just 10 minutes North of Lahinch, stand 700 ft high at the highest point and span a range of 5 miles. If you happen to miss everything else in Ireland (because of the pub crawl perhaps?), you cannot miss the Cliffs of Moher!

Ring of Kerry (Killarney)

The Ring of Kerry is a famous area in the Southwestern corner of Ireland which offers a thoroughly magnificent drive through mountains and by lakes, historical buildings, and some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.

Dingle Peninsula (Killarney)

The Dingle Peninsula has some of the most stunning scenery Ireland has to offer, as showcased in films such as Ryan’s Daughter and Far and Away.

Blarney Castle & Stone (Killarney)

The Blarney Castle, located northwest of Cork in Blarney Village, was built by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, almost 600 years ago and still stands as a partial ruin today. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is also home to the Stone of Eloquence, also called the Blarney Stone. Kiss it and gain the gift the eloquence!

Dates/Rates

Pricing and Available Dates-

All rates are protected by our exclusive 30-Day Price Watch, which means we will reprice your trip 30 days after you reserve your trip and adjust the price if the rates go down or you find a cheaper price! (must be at least 30 days prior to departure)

Dates
	B&Bs (14 Nts)	Hotels (14 Nts)	Hotels (10 Nts)/Castles (4 Nt)
Jan-April	$990.00	$1490.00	$1690.00
May-July 14	$1040.00	$1690.00	$1940.00
July 15-Aug	$1240.00	$1890.00	$2140.00
Sept-Oct	$1040.00	$1690.00	$1940.00
Nov-Dec	$990.00	$1490.00	$1690.00

Terms: All rates are per-person based on double occupancy, with two people sharing the expense of a standard transmission compact car. Pricing is based on a Sunday arrival and may vary for other arrival days, holiday weeks, and special events.

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Trip Overview

Explore Ireland’s most popular tourist highlights and discover the country’s hidden secrets as you drive from Dublin to Galway, Doolin to Killarney, and finish your whirlwind Ireland tour in Kilkenny. Be ready to take in the sights from the “wrong side” of the road, wait for herds of sheep in the middle of the highway (yes, they do have the right-of-way), and find yourself lost in an Irish paradise because you’re in the driver’s seat. Tenon Tours understands that some travelers are looking for the opportunity to set their own travel dates and choose their own adventures. We created a distinct tour option for travelers who wish to go-it on their own, placing you in charge. You will experience the hidden secrets of Ireland without a rigid travel itinerary that requires you to be in bed by 10:00PM and up by 7:30AM for the day’s activities - unless, of course, that’s the schedule you select. This Ireland tour package provides the necessary accommodations, tour and event options, but gives you the keys to the car so you choose how much or how little you wish to do, and more importantly, when you want to do it!

The Self-drive Ireland tour sets Tenon Tours apart from other Irish tour operators by allowing you the opportunity to visit our featured hotels, castles, B&Bs, and manors, plus you have the opportunity to explore the featured tours whether you are traveling alone or with friends. YOU have the power to choose your own travel dates and route, no matter what - a difference that puts Tenon Tours above all others.

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Inclusions

Your Irish Voyage to Far & Away Places Includes -

• 10 nights in your choice of accommodations - hotels, B&Bs, castles, manors or a combination of all
• Overnight stays in Dublin, Galway, Killarney, Doolin, and Kilkenny
• Rental Car with available pick-up/drop-off at airport and most city-centers
  • Choose from 9 different vehicle sizes, from compact to mini-bus
• All hotel taxes/fees
• Traditional Irish breakfast every morning
• Emergency Contact available 24/7
• Complete offering of tours and events
• Airfare available from most US departure cities (additional)

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Itinerary

Take a look at the full itinerary and some of the many events and tours you can take advantage of during your Ireland vacation. Remember, the beauty of our trip is that it provides you the necessary transportation, city-center accommodations, and featured tours and events, but you’re in the driver’s seat to give you the power to pick and choose what it is that you really want to do on your Ireland trip. This means, if you wish to stop in mid-route from Galway to Doolin to shop in a little town - that’s ok; you can make that happen!

Day 1: Arrive in Dublin, Ireland

Arrive in the early morning to Dublin International Airport, where you will pick up your rental and begin the drive to your hotel. Upon arrival to your hotel, check-in and enjoy the day at your leisure. For those of you who would like to immerse yourself into the local sporting culture, the featured event will be a Gaelic Football or Hurling Match at Croke Park and be sure not to miss a wild party at any of the many nearby pubs!

Day 2: Dublin to Galway

Spend the morning recovering from last night or begin exploring the streets, shops, and pubs of Dublin. You may choose to join in a tour of the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy a complimentary pint in the top-floor Gravity Bar overlooking Dublin. This afternoon, get ready for a relaxing drive through the Irish countryside to Galway on Ireland’s west coast.

Day 3: Galway

Enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast at your leisure this morning. The day is yours to experience Galway at your own pace or take advantage of the featured tour of the Connemara region, well known and loved by artists for its unspoiled beauty.

Day 4: Galway

Give back to the people of Ireland by participating in the community event pre-arranged by Tenon Tours, challenge your mates to a local pub crawl, or take advantage of the featured tour to the Aran Islands, Europe’s easternmost point where Gaelic is the first language of its residents and is considered the foothold of Irish culture.

Day 5: Galway to Doolin

Wake up to your traditional Irish breakfast, pack up your room, and drive through the countryside to Doolin. Check-in before taking in Doolin at your own speed, or partake in the tour of the Cliffs of Moher before an exciting evening at the local Irish pubs!

Day 6: Doolin to Killarney

Another day to explore Doolin- be sure you stop in at the many tourist shops to collect all your Irish treasures. When your bags are full, head back into the car for your journey to Killarney. Take the afternoon and evening to explore Killarney at your leisure and rest up for a big day tomorrow.

Day 7: Killarney

When you wake up, you may choose to drive around the Ring of Kerry, Ireland’s most popular scenic areas with the country’s highest mountains on one side and Atlantic coast on the other. Bike tours are also available or you may enjoy the local scene of Killarney, it’s always your choice! Tonight, grab a bite to eat at the local pub for your last chance to enjoy the traditional Irish cuisine.

Day 8: Killarney to Kilkenny

After your traditional Irish breakfast, check out of Killarney and drive to Kilkenny. Continue your journey to Kilkenny and check-in to the Kilkenny River Court Hotel, overlooking the Kilkenny Castle. Spend your night with wine and cheese on the patio (or beer and peanuts…whichever you prefer).

Day 9: Kilkenny

Explore the streets of Kilkenny or head down to Waterford for the day, home of Waterford Crystal. Looking for some entertainment for the night - finish your International Pub Crawl strong at the local pubs.

Day 10: Kilkenny to Dublin

Head back to Dublin and finish your travels with the ultimate farewell toast, last minute shopping and goodbye dinner at your favorite Irish pub.

Day 11: Dublin to Home

Return your car at the airport and have safe travels home. We’ll see you next year!

**Bolded items are completely optional to give you the flexibility to spend your time as you choose!

Itinerary subject to change.

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Featured Hotels

With a commitment to immersing our travelers into each city’s culture, Tenon Tours realizes the importance of selecting your accommodations to enhance your travel experience. Our “Go-as-you-please” B&B vouchers allow you to choose from over 1,100 Bed and Breakfasts and, well… go as you please. Hotels are carefully chosen based on location and quality in an effort to meet your expectations and ensure your satisfaction. Locations are considered to provide the conveniences of the city’s attractions, local restaurants, pubs and public transportation. Whether it’s a boutique hotel or a large chain property, our Premiere hotels will always have a quality rating of 3 or 4 stars, as well as a Trip Advisor rating of 3 or higher. Other hotels, castles, manor, or specific B&Bs are always available upon request.

Bed & Breakfasts (Go-as-you-please)

With the “Go-as-you-please” B&B open vouchers, you can choose from over 1,100 bed and breakfasts throughout Ireland. These vouchers allow you to either pre-book accommodations or simply show up to a participating B&B and stay the night. If you want to capture the true warmth and charm of the Irish, have complete flexibility, and save money at the same time, this is a great option for you!

Dublin Hotels

The Temple Bar Hotel

The Temple Bar Hotel in Dublin offers a prime location with many major attractions just beyond your doorstep, including the infamous shopping areas of Henry Street, O’Connell Street and Grafton Street, and the world renowned Trinity College home to the Book of Kells. This property is a short bus-ride to the Guinness Storehouse, the National Museum of Ireland and many of Dublin’s top visitor attractions. Temple Bar Hotel features 129 bedrooms, dining and bar facilities.

Grafton Capital Hotel

Behind the façade of a traditional Georgian townhouse, the Grafton Capital Hotel offers all the comforts and conveniences of a modern hotel. Spacious accommodation, high standards of service and genuine Dublin hospitality are guaranteed during your stay at this hotel. Theatres, a host of diverse restaurants, vibrant bars and clubs, not to mention, Dublin’s main shopping district of Grafton Street are merely footsteps away from the hotel. Many of Dublin’s top cultural and visitor attractions are located within easy reach of this premiere location.

Drury Court Hotel

The Drury Court Hotel, a modern 42-room hotel which has been completely refurbished. With its very central location in Dublin, you’re within easy reach and walking distance of all the city’s main attractions: theatres, galleries, places of historic interest, great restaurants, friendly bars and Dublin’s best shops.

Galway Hotels

Galway Harbour Hotel

Only a three minute walk from Eyre Square, the Galway Harbour Hotel is conveniently located near all shops, pubs, restaurants, theatres and the business districts. This centrally based Galway Hotel boasts 96- rooms on three individually styled levels. The Harbour Hotel houses a fantastic health and leisure suite, which includes a state of the art gym, steam room, Jacuzzi and two deluxe treatment rooms. Its unique style is distinctively reflected in Krusoes Restaurant and The K Bar.

Park House Hotel

At the Park House Hotel, Galway you are guaranteed a warm welcome, exceptional service, luxury accommodation and an experience that will bring you back for more. With its superb and convenient location in the heart of Galway, the Park House Hotel also offers a private secure car-park on hotel grounds. This Galway Hotel blends the warmth and personality of a boutique hotel with the style and luxury of a contemporary, international 4-star property.

The Western

Standing proudly on Prospect Hill right in the heart of Galway, the Western Hotel boasts a truly enviable location, just a stroll away from Eyre Square. The Western Hotel has forty rooms available offering single, twin and double beds. Each room has a private bathroom, multi-channel TV, telephone and Internet access, tea and coffee-making facilities, hair dryer and toiletries.

Killarney Hotels

The Killarney International

The Killarney International Hotel offers the most up to date facilities within a truly luxurious setting. Facilities are of the highest quality and international standards. This property is located in Killarney’s town centre and has been established for almost a century. This old-world hotel provides a range of modern facilities with professional and friendly service while retaining all the charm and elegance of a bygone age.

Randles Court Hotel

Formerly a private home dating back to 1906, this luxury 77-room hotel in Killarney has been tastefully restored giving our guests the comfort and elegance of an era long since past. Relax and enjoy the comfort of an open log fire in the Drawing Room or pass the evening away with your favorite pint in Wiggs Bar.

Kilkenny Hotels

Kilkenny River Court Hotel

In the heart of Kilkenny, but secluded from the bustling and winding city streets, the 90-room Kilkenny River Court Hotel is overlooked by the majestic 12th Century Kilkenny Castle. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will feel a sense of belonging as the hotel staff welcomes you to the finest accommodation Kilkenny City has to offer.

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Featured Tours

Tenon Tours offers a wide range of optional featured tours and events that will make your Ireland vacation more memorable, or in the case of the Countrywide Pub Crawl, a lot less! These featured tours and events will be available for purchase both before you leave and when you arrive. Check out the list below; the town from which each tour leaves from is listed as next to the tour.

Countrywide Pub Crawl (Countrywide)

We’ve planned an event that will surely challenge even the most loyal pub patrons! Visit our hand-picked selection of 20+ of the best pubs across Ireland! Don’t worry…you have seven full days to do this, so pace yourself and remember it’s a marathon, not a race. Visit all 20 and you’ll be rewarded!

*AVAILABLE IN 2009!

Guinness Brewery and Sampling (Dublin)

Join us for a tour and sampling at the Guinness Brewery, Ireland’s #1 International visitor attraction. Since opening in November 2000, the Guinness Storehouse has attracted over 4 million visitors from every corner of the Globe. Enjoy the tour of the Storehouse before sampling the goods at the top-level Gravity Bar as you catch a view of the city.

Sporting Event at Croke Park (Dublin)

Forget Beckham, forget the Super Bowl…for any true-blooded Irishman, Gaelic Football, Rugby and Hurling are the only sports that matter, and they’re played with a vengeance all over Ireland - but nothing beats the live games at Croke Park with 82,000 screaming fans!

Tour of Connemara (Galway)

Connemara is an area of rugged landscape, bogs, and mountains, which is well known and loved by artists for its clear light and unspoiled beauty. This is the Ireland of your dreams and imagination with its rolling hills and mountains, sparkling lakes, and remote cottages.

Aran Islands (Galway)

The Aran Islands are richly unique, offering landscapes of limestone, a stretch of cliffs facing the moods of the Atlantic, large boulders, rock formations, and beautiful beaches. It is also a place of immense cultural heritage and history where Gaelic is the first language of its residents.

Cliffs of Moher (Doolin)

Don’t miss the breath-taking sight that will forever be burned in your memory. The Cliffs of Moher sit just 10 minutes North of Lahinch, stand 700 ft high at the highest point and span a range of 5 miles. If you happen to miss everything else in Ireland (because of the pub crawl perhaps?), you cannot miss the Cliffs of Moher!

Ring of Kerry (Killarney)

The Ring of Kerry is a famous area in the Southwestern corner of Ireland which offers a thoroughly magnificent drive through mountains and by lakes, historical buildings, and some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.

Dingle Peninsula (Killarney)

The Dingle Peninsula has some of the most stunning scenery Ireland has to offer, as showcased in films such as Ryan’s Daughter and Far and Away.

Blarney Castle & Stone (Killarney)

The Blarney Castle, located northwest of Cork in Blarney Village, was built by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, almost 600 years ago and still stands as a partial ruin today. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is also home to the Stone of Eloquence, also called the Blarney Stone. Kiss it and gain the gift the eloquence!

Dates/Rates

Pricing and Available Dates-

All rates are protected by our exclusive 30-Day Price Watch, which means we will reprice your trip 30 days after you reserve your trip and adjust the price if the rates go down or you find a cheaper price! (must be at least 30 days prior to departure)

Dates
	B&Bs (10 Nts)	Hotels (10 Nts)	Hotels (8 Nts)/Castle (2 Nts)
Jan-April	$740.00	$1040.00	$1190.00
May-July 14	$790.00	$1190.00	$1340.00
July 15-Aug	$940.00	$1340.00	$1490.00
Sept-Oct	$790.00	$1190.00	$1340.00
Nov-Dec	$740.00	$1040.00	$1190.00

Terms: All rates are per-person based on double occupancy, with two people sharing the expense of a standard transmission compact car. Pricing is based on a Sunday arrival and may vary for other arrival days, holiday weeks, and special events.

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Trip Overview

Get ready for a trip like none you’ve ever experienced as you drive on the “wrong side” of the road, stop for herds of sheep in the middle of the road (yes, they do have the right-of-way), and turn the maps upside-down trying to find your way through majestic Ireland because you’re in charge. We created a distinct tour option for travelers who wish to go-it on their own, placing you in the driver’s seat. From Dublin to Galway to Doolin and Killarney, you will experience the most famed and hidden sights of Ireland without a rigid travel itinerary that requires you to be in bed by 10:00PM and up by 7:30AM for the day’s activities - unless, of course, that is your wish. This self-drive Ireland tour package provides the necessary accommodations, tour and event options, but gives you the keys to the car so you choose how much or how little you wish to do, and more importantly, when you want to do it!

The self-drive Ireland tour sets Tenon Tours apart from other Irish tour operators by allowing you the opportunity to visit our featured hotels, castles, B&Bs, and manors, plus you have the opportunity to explore the featured tours whether you are traveling alone or with friends. YOU have the power to choose your own travel dates and route, no matter what - a difference that puts Tenon Tours above all others.

Inclusions

Your Tour of Enchanted Ireland Includes -

• 7 nights in your choice of accommodations - hotels, B&Bs, castles, manors or a combination of all
• Overnight stays in Dublin, Galway, Doolin, and Killarney
• Rental Car with available pick-up/drop-off at airport and most city-centers
  • Choose from 9 different vehicle sizes, from compact to mini-bus
• All hotel taxes/fees
• Traditional Irish breakfast every morning
• Emergency Contact available 24/7
• Complete offerings of tours and events
• Airfare available from most US departure cities (additional)

Itinerary

Take a look at the full itinerary and some of the many events and tours you can take advantage of during your Ireland vacation. Remember, the beauty of our trip is that it provides you the necessary transportation, city-center accommodations, and featured tours and events, but you’re in the driver’s seat to give you the power to pick and choose what it is that you really want to do on your Ireland trip. This means, if you wish to stop in mid-route from Galway to Doolin to shop in a little town - that’s ok; you can make that happen!

Day 1: Arrive in Dublin, Ireland

Arrive in the early morning to Dublin International Airport, where you will pick up your rental car and begin your journey. Upon arrival to your hotel, check-in and get ready to spend the day at your leisure. For those of you who would like to immerse yourself into the local sporting culture, the featured event will be a Gaelic Football or Hurling Match at Croke Park and be sure not to miss the wild Dublin nightlife at a nearby pub!

Day 2: Dublin to Galway

Spend the morning recovering from last night’s party or begin exploring the streets, shops, and pubs of Dublin. You may choose to join in a tour of the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy a complimentary pint in the top-floor Gravity Bar overlooking Dublin. This afternoon, jump in the car for a relaxing ride through the Irish countryside to Galway on the west coast. The beauty of Western Ireland awaits you.

Day 3: Galway

Enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast at your leisure this morning. The day is yours to experience Galway at your own pace or take advantage of the featured tour of the Connemara region, well known and loved by artists for its unspoiled beauty.

Day 4: Galway

Give back to the people of Ireland by participating in the community event arranged by Tenon Tours, challenge your mates to a daytime pub crawl, or take advantage of the featured tour to the Aran Islands, Europe’s easternmost point where Gaelic is the first language of its residents and is considered the foothold of Irish culture.

Day 5: Galway to Doolin

Wake up to your traditional Irish breakfast, pack up your room, and drive through the countryside to Doolin. Check-in before taking in Doolin at your own speed, or partake in the tour of the Cliffs of Moher before an exciting evening at the local Irish pubs!

Day 6: Doolin to Killarney

Another day to explore Doolin- be sure you stop in at the many tourist shops to collect all your Irish treasures. When your bags are full, head back into the car for your journey to Killarney. Take the afternoon and evening to explore Killarney at your leisure and rest up for a big day tomorrow.

Day 7: Killarney

When you wake up, you may choose to drive around the Ring of Kerry, Ireland’s most popular scenic areas with the country’s highest mountains on one side and Atlantic coast on the other. Bike tours are also available or you may enjoy the local scene of Killarney, it’s always your choice! Tonight, grab a bite to eat at the local pub for your last chance to enjoy the traditional Irish cuisine.

Day 8: Killarney to Shannon/Home

Say goodbye to Ireland and your new friends as we leave Lahinch for Shannon to board your return flights home. Safe travels and we’ll see you next year!

**Bolded items are completely optional to give you the flexibility to spend your time as you choose!

Itinerary subject to change.

Featured Hotels

With a commitment to immersing our travelers into each city’s culture, Tenon Tours realizes the importance of selecting your accommodations to enhance your travel experience. Our “Go-as-you-please” B&B vouchers allow you to choose from over 1,100 Bed and Breakfasts and, well… go as you please. Hotels are carefully chosen based on location and quality in an effort to meet your expectations and ensure your satisfaction. Locations are considered to provide the conveniences of the city’s attractions, local restaurants, pubs and public transportation. Whether it’s a boutique hotel or a large chain property, our Premiere hotels will always have a quality rating of 3 or 4 stars, as well as a Trip Advisor rating of 3 or higher. Other hotels, castles, manor, or specific B&Bs are always available upon request.

Bed & Breakfasts (Go-as-you-please)

With the “Go-as-you-please” B&B open vouchers, you can choose from over 1,100 bed and breakfasts throughout Ireland. These vouchers allow you to either pre-book accommodations or simply show up to a participating B&B and stay the night. If you want to capture the true warmth and charm of the Irish, have complete flexibility, and save money at the same time, this is a great option for you!

Dublin Hotels

The Temple Bar Hotel

The Temple Bar Hotel in Dublin offers a prime location with many major attractions just beyond your doorstep, including the infamous shopping areas of Henry Street, O’Connell Street and Grafton Street, and the world renowned Trinity College home to the Book of Kells. This property is a short bus-ride to the Guinness Storehouse, the National Museum of Ireland and many of Dublin’s top visitor attractions. Temple Bar Hotel features 129 bedrooms, dining and bar facilities.

Grafton Capital Hotel

Behind the façade of a traditional Georgian townhouse, the Grafton Capital Hotel offers all the comforts and conveniences of a modern hotel. Spacious accommodation, high standards of service and genuine Dublin hospitality are guaranteed during your stay at this hotel. Theatres, a host of diverse restaurants, vibrant bars and clubs, not to mention, Dublin’s main shopping district of Grafton Street are merely footsteps away from the hotel. Many of Dublin’s top cultural and visitor attractions are located within easy reach of this premiere location.

Drury Court Hotel

The Drury Court Hotel, a modern 42-room hotel which has been completely refurbished. With its very central location in Dublin, you’re within easy reach and walking distance of all the city’s main attractions: theatres, galleries, places of historic interest, great restaurants, friendly bars and Dublin’s best shops.

Galway Hotels

Galway Harbour Hotel

Only a three minute walk from Eyre Square, the Galway Harbour Hotel is conveniently located near all shops, pubs, restaurants, theatres and the business districts. This centrally based Galway Hotel boasts 96- rooms on three individually styled levels. The Harbour Hotel houses a fantastic health and leisure suite, which includes a state of the art gym, steam room, Jacuzzi and two deluxe treatment rooms. Its unique style is distinctively reflected in Krusoes Restaurant and The K Bar.

Park House Hotel

At the Park House Hotel, Galway you are guaranteed a warm welcome, exceptional service, luxury accommodation and an experience that will bring you back for more. With its superb and convenient location in the heart of Galway, the Park House Hotel also offers a private secure car-park on hotel grounds. This Galway Hotel blends the warmth and personality of a boutique hotel with the style and luxury of a contemporary, international 4-star property.

The Western

Standing proudly on Prospect Hill right in the heart of Galway, the Western Hotel boasts a truly enviable location, just a stroll away from Eyre Square. The Western Hotel has forty rooms available offering single, twin and double beds. Each room has a private bathroom, multi-channel TV, telephone and Internet access, tea and coffee-making facilities, hair dryer and toiletries.

Killarney Hotels

The Killarney International

The Killarney International Hotel offers the most up to date facilities within a truly luxurious setting. Facilities are of the highest quality and international standards. This property is located in Killarney’s town centre and has been established for almost a century. This old-world hotel provides a range of modern facilities with professional and friendly service while retaining all the charm and elegance of a bygone age.

Randles Court Hotel

Formerly a private home dating back to 1906, this luxury 77-room hotel in Killarney has been tastefully restored giving our guests the comfort and elegance of an era long since past. Relax and enjoy the comfort of an open log fire in the Drawing Room or pass the evening away with your favorite pint in Wiggs Bar.

Featured Tours

Tenon Tours offers a wide range of optional featured tours and events that will make your Ireland vacation more memorable, or in the case of the Countrywide Pub Crawl, a lot less! These featured tours and events will be available for purchase both before you leave and when you arrive. Check out the list below; the town from which each tour leaves from is listed as next to the tour.

Guinness Brewery and Sampling (Dublin)

Join us for a tour and sampling at the Guinness Brewery, Ireland’s #1 International visitor attraction. Since opening in November 2000, the Guinness Storehouse has attracted over 4 million visitors from every corner of the Globe. Enjoy the tour of the Storehouse before sampling the goods at the top-level Gravity Bar as you catch a view of the city.

Sporting Event at Croke Park (Dublin)

Forget Beckham, forget the Super Bowl…for any true-blooded Irishman, Gaelic Football, Rugby and Hurling are the only sports that matter, and they’re played with a vengeance all over Ireland - but nothing beats the live games at Croke Park with 82,000 screaming fans!

Tour of Connemara (Galway)

Connemara is an area of rugged landscape, bogs, and mountains, which is well known and loved by artists for its clear light and unspoiled be