Trip Overview

Inclusions

Your Ireland Trip for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Includes -

• 7 nights in premiere city-center hotel accommodations
• Overnight stays in Dublin, Galway, Killarney, and Ennis
• Airport Transfers
• All transfers from town to town while in Ireland
• All hotel taxes/fees
• Traditional Irish breakfast every morning
• Tour Host or Emergency Contact available 24/7
• ASL Certified Interpreter (Ratio of 1:10 Interpreter to Travelers*)
• Complete offering of tours and events (check out our Tours tab)
• Welcome party in Dublin*
• Farewell toast in Ennis*
• Airfare available from most US departure cities (additional)

*Minimum of 10 travelers required for inclusion

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!

Day 1: Saturday, June 19th – Depart the U.S.  (Flight not included in tour cost)

Day 2: Sunday, June 20th – Arrive in Dublin, Ireland

Arrive in the early morning to Dublin International Airport, where you will get your airport transfer.  You will have this day at your leisure to check out the shops on Grafton street, Trinity College, or start your 24 hour pass on Dublin’s hop-on/hop-off City Tour Bus.  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. Be sure not to miss tonight’s welcome party* hosted at a nearby pub where the Tour Host/Interpreter* will offer a short “Introduction to Ireland” while you get to meet the others traveling with you all week!

Day 3: Monday, June 21st, Dublin to Galway

Spend the morning recovering from last night’s welcome party or finish 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 Galway on the west coast.

Day 4: Tuesday, June 22nd, 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. Ask your tour host/interpreter* for details or for a list of local pubs & attractions.

Day 5: Wednesday, June 23rd, Galway

Today you can 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.  Tonight you are free to roam the restuarants and pubs on Quay Street.

Day 6: Thursday, June 24th, Galway 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 try a Jaunting Cart Ride through Killarney National Park.

Day 7: Friday, June 25th, Killarney

Another day to explore Killarney – you may join our trip around the Ring of Kerry or Dingle Peninsula, 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 8: Saturday, June 26th, Killarney to Ennis

Depart Killarney and check-in to your hotel in Ennis for the final stop. Take full advantage of the serenity as you wind down from a wild week. Today you may want tour the Bunratty Castle and Folk Park or join our excursion to see The Burren and majestic Cliffs of Moher. This evening, a “Medieval Banquet” is available to you as a dinner show to remember, before the farewell party may be one you forget!

Day 9: Sunday, June 27th,  Ennis to Shannon/Home

Say goodbye to Ireland and your new friends as we leave Ennis for Shannon to board your return flights home.

Safe travels and we’ll see you next year!

*Tour Host and Welcome Parties/Events are based on a minimum of 10 combined travelers traveling on the same week

**Bolded items are completely optional to give you the flexibility to spend your time as you choose!  More optional tours are available on the featured tours tab

Itinerary subject to change.

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.

Trinity Capital Hotel

Whether it’s for the hotel’s superb location in Dublin City centre or its striking contemporary interior, the Trinity Capital Hotel offers something rather special indeed. Immediately upon your arrival at the Trinity Capital Hotel, you will feel relaxed and reassured by our choice of Dublin hotel! Completely remodelled and extended in 2007 the Trinity Capital Hotel now presents a boutique style hotel with a uniquely stylish twist around every corner.

Galway Hotels

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.

Forester Court Hotel

Situated just off Eyre Square, the hotel is right in the center of Galway city offering the freedom to explore Galway’s many attractions. With its understated elegance and exceptional service, this contemporary hotel will offer you the perfect retreat in the center of Galways vibrant city.

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.

Killarney Towers Hotel

Killarney Towers Hotel offers Killarney hotel guests all the luxury that you would expect from one of the leading Killarney hotels, complemented by the ever-growing number of attractions that Killarney town has to offer. All of the guest rooms are spacious & bright and designed, furnished & decorated with your comfort and convenience in mind.

Bunratty

Bunratty Castle Hotel and Spa

Nestled in the heart of the historic countryside of Bunratty and just 7 miles from Shannon Airport, the Bunratty Castle Hotel and Spa is but a short stroll away from the famous 15th century Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. This hotel is one of the premiere hotels in the area offering exceptional amenities throughout, including a pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and gym within the Leisure Center and full selection of spa treatments at their own Angsana Spa. Durty Nelly’s is always a favorite amongst pub-lovers and is just a short walk away to make it very convenient to celebrate your last night in Ireland (5/7-night)!

Bunratty Manor Hotel

Bunratty Manor Is a small intimate family run hotel located just minutes walk from one of Ireland’s favorite tourist attractions – Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. This hotel offers a very personal home from home style service – perfect to end any holiday. Bunratty Manor Hotel also boasts the Bunratty Manor Restuarant that is without a doubt one of the finest restaurants in County Clare and in the mid west.

Hotels based on availability and may be substituted with hotels of similar rating and price

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) -$25

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 sprint. Visit all 20 and you’ll be rewarded!

Guinness Brewery and Sampling (Dublin) – $22

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. (At Leisure)

Old Jameson Distillery (Dublin) -$22

You will discover the time-honored secret of how three simple ingredients – water, barley and yeast – are transformed into the smooth golden spirit that has always been and continues to be, Jameson Irish Whiskey. After learning about Jameson Irish Whiskey from the arrival of the Barley to Bottling it would be only fair for you to be allowed to taste it. At the end of the guided tour each visitor is offered a complimentary glass of Jameson. Your whiskey education does not stop there, as our guides select volunteers to take part in a Whiskey comparison tasting, demonstrating the subtle difference in taste between various types of Irish Whiskey and compare with leading Scotch and American Whiskeys. (At Leisure)

Dublin City Tour Hop-on/Hop-off bus (Dublin) -$25

With 26 stops at Dublin’s top visitor attractions and a live guide there is no better way to see Dublin! This fun and friendly 90-minute tour is complete with live commentary by industry trained local guides. The tours depart every 6 to 20 minutes throughout the day and stops along the tour route include Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol and the Old Jameson Distillery. (24 Hour Ticket)

Sporting Event at Croke Park (Dublin) – TBD

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!

Dublin Castle & Bay Tour (Dublin) – $38

Your visit to Malahide will include a guided tour of the castle with time to wander around the craft shops and castle grounds, which span some 250 acres. Continuing with a scenic drive along Dublin’s spectacular northern coastline you will pass through the picturesque fishing village of Howth. The trail back to Dublin includes a 10 minute stop at Howth summit for breathtaking views of Dublin Bay. (Half Day Tour, 10:15am & 2pm departure times, 3.5 hours)

Tour of Connemara & Kylemore Abbey* (Galway) – $42

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. *Admission to the Kylemore Abbey is NOT included. (Day Tour)

Aran Islands (Galway) – $48

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. (Day Tour)

Ring of Kerry (Killarney) – $42

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. (Day Tour)

Dingle Peninsula (Killarney) – $42

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. (Day Tour)

Jaunting Cart Ride (Killarney) -$17.50*

Killarney Jaunting Cars is the perfect option to show you the hidden delights of Killarney. Choose from a tour of the Killarney Estate and Ross Castle or the Muckross Estate to the Muckross House and Gardens. (At Leisure) *based on 4 passengers per cart

Horseback Riding (Killarney) -$54 (1hr), $89 (2hrs), $129 (3hrs)

These rides all go into the National Park here in Killarney, which can boast being, the largest and oldest National Park in Ireland. Ride though the Knockreer Demense, North of Lough Lein, (the largest of the three lakes in Killarney) and take in views of Ross Castle and Ross Island, along with panoramic views of Innisfallen Island & the McGillycuddy Reeks Mountain Range. The Kenmare Estate and the majestic mountains surrounding Killarney will all be appreciated. All rides are supervised by guides and are able to cater for all levels of riding experience. (1hr, 2hr, and 3hr rides available)

Cliffs of Moher & The Burren (From Bunratty)- $20 to $50 (depending on the size of the group)

Finish your trip with the sight that will forever be burned in your memory. This tour includes the most interesting aspects of the Burren to enable you to get the best possible view and knowledge of the changes which have occurred over the centuries. You will get many stops to explore and photograph each area. Following the Burren you will get plenty of time at Ireland’s most spectacular sea-cliffs, the famous Cliffs of Moher, which are 700Ft high and extend for 5 miles. If you happen to miss everything else in Ireland (because of the pubs perhaps?), you cannot miss the Cliffs of Moher! (Half Day Tour from Bunratty)

Bunratty Castle (Bunratty) – $22

Bunratty Castle is one of the most popular places to visit in the southwest, as it is the most complete and authentic medieval castle in Ireland. Built in 1425, and plundered on many occasions, it was authentically restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendour, with furnishings and tapestries capturing the mood and style of the times. (At Leisure)

Medieval Banquet at the Bunratty Castle (Bunratty) – $89

Join the Earl of Thomond in the splendour of the main guard of Bunratty Castle for a dinner experience not to be missed at the Medieval Banquet! The 4 course meal is a pleasant balance of contrasting Irish meat dishes served during the period and is accompanied with music and song. After dinner, you are invited to sit back, relax and enjoy the entertainment program, a selection of Irish medieval and traditional songs and instrumental music by 11 Entertainers. (Dinner/Evening Event)

Day Tours meet at approximately 9 or 10am and return around 5 or 6pm. Optional Tours can be purchased up until the day prior to departure. Space on these tours can not be guaranteed if not purchased prior to departure. Prices are listed per person and based on current rates and exchange rates. Prices are not guaranteed until reservation is complete with deposit received.

Pricing

Benefits of Booking Early-

• Lock in your rate before it goes up!
• Get on a payment plan to help budget for your trip!
• Take advantage of the hottest special offers
• Guarantee your place before the tour sells out

Check out our pricing and available dates-

Terms: Pricing is per person based on land-only and does not include airfare or $19 to $35 processing fee.

Flights

I need to book a flight, what are my options? -

Option A: Book your own flight, Ticketing Fee: NONE

You are free to book your flight on your own so that you may keep your eye on the rates as they fluctuate prior to travel, pick the schedule you desire and pay when you are ready. We also leave this purchase up to you in the case that you would like to use frequent flyer miles or discounts you may have earned in the past. Please remember to double check your itinerary before purchasing a flight to make sure you have the correct arrival and departure airport as many of our tours require an arrival into Dublin airport and departure from Shannon airport when you leave. Another thing to keep in mind as you are booking your flight is that most flights to Ireland require an overnight flight departing the night before your scheduled tour start date.

Option B: Leave it up to Tenon Tours!

All flights purchased through Tenon Tours do require full payment at the time of confirmation and do incur a ticketing fee. Your rate will not be locked in until the Terms and Conditions are e-signed and the Passenger form is submitted online. All flights, unless otherwise informed, will be e-ticketed only requiring a voucher to be printed prior to departure. This e-ticket will be issued one week prior to travel. Please review your two choices:

Choice #1: Purchase an open ended ticket with Tenon Tours at the lowest rate available.

Ticketing Fee: $16 per person

With choice #1 Tenon Tours will inform you of the lowest rate available at the time you are ready to purchase a flight in full. Your flight information, departure times & airline, will be provided to you no later then 3 weeks prior to depature. Your ticket will be booked for the dates required and cities requested/needed. This option is not available if booking less than a month prior to traveling.

Choice #2: Purchase an exact flight with Tenon Tours at the current posted rate.

Ticketing Fee: $26 per person

With choice #2 Tenon Tours will review the current rate, schedule, times and airline with you upon purchasing your flight in full.