Trip Overview

4 Night Trip

March 16th – 20th , 2011 – Only $459 per person!

Your trip will include:

• 4 Nights Premiere Hotel Accommodations, Dublin city-centre
• Round-trip City-Airport Transfers
• Full Irish Breakfast every morning
• St. Patrick’s day Parade Grandstand Tickets
• Welcome Party with the first round on us!
• Farewell Toast
• Tour Host or Emergency Contact 24/7
• All hotel taxes/fees
• Complete offering of pre-night packages and optional tours

4 Night Trip

Deposit $150.00 Pay In Full $468.00

Step 1- Pay here: Payment is accepted via credit card, check or over the phone.
If paying by phone please call 1-866-998-3666 and press option 1

If paying by check please mail to Tenon Tours 319 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180 – Please provide your name, email address and reference the 4 night St. Patrick’s Day Tour.

Step 2- Passenger Form: Once the deposit is paid you will be re-directed to fill out a passenger form. One form must be submitted for each traveler. Once you hit submit/next traveler the form will refresh to add the next person.

Step 3- Terms & Conditions: Once signed up you will receive an email from travelinfo@tenontours.com in order to agree and e-sign the Terms & Conditions online. Your reservation will not be complete until this form is signed.

Step 4- Invoice: Once your reservation is complete you will receive an invoice with your balance and due date (60 days prior to travel).

Step 5- Travel Documents: Your travel documents will be issued approximately 7 to 10 days prior to departure. These documents will be sent via email, nothing will be mailed. At this time you will receive the information on your hotels as well as all contact numbers for all accommodations and emergency purposes. You may forward this document email directly to your friends & family to keep them informed.

*Price subject to change, not locked in until deposit is received. Pricing is per person based on double occupancy and land-only, does not include airfare or travel insurance or processing fee of $19. Single occupancy please add $50 per night, triple occupancy please deduct $30 per person.

7 Night Trip

March 16th – 23rd , 2011 – Only $999 per person!

Your trip will include:

• 7 Nights Premiere Hotel City/Town-Centre Accommodations
• Overnight stays in Dublin (2), Galway (2), Killarney (2) & Ennis (1)  (Itinerary Here)
• Round-trip City-Airport Transfers
• Private Transfers* from town to town
• Full Irish Breakfast every morning
• St. Patrick’s day Parade Grandstand Tickets
• Free Guinness Storehouse Tour w/complimentary pint!
• Free Cliffs of Moher Tour during private transfer from Galway to Killarney
• Welcome Party with the first round on us!
• Farewell Toast
• Tour Host** or Emergency Contact 24/7
• All hotel taxes/fees
• Complete offering of pre-night packages and optional tours

Enchance your Tour

Dublin Pre-Night Offer – Only $79

Rate is per person per night, includes Hotel & Breakfast

Belfast Pre-Trip Offer – Only $199

Rate is per person, includes – 2 Nights Hotel w/Breakfast & Round Trip Transfer from Dublin

Optional Tours:

Available for Dublin:

Guinness Brewery and Sampling (Dublin) – $22 (Included with 7 night trip)

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) -$24

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)

Irish House Party (Dublin) – $72 Dinner & Show, $32 Show only

Unlike any other traditional Irish music night in the city, it is organized and hosted by All-Ireland Champion traditional Irish musicians and dancers in an intimate and homely setting. There are no stages, microphones or fake antiques hanging here! This has made the evening hugely popular with both Irish guests and guests from abroad. On arrival you are welcomed by your host for an evening of traditional Irish music, delicious Irish dinner and of course Irish dancing that will both entertain and educate. You can take part as much as you like or simply sit back in comfortable surroundings and enjoy the best traditional Irish music and Irish dancing party in Dublin. Nightly, but limited seatings October through March. (Dinner, 7pm, Show 8:30pm – please note you would miss the Welcome Party on Wednesday, March 16th)

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 Bay & Malahide Castle 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)

Available for Belfast:

Belfast City Tour Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus (Belfast) -$TBD

Take a journey on a Belfast City Bus Tour which departs regularly from Castle Place, right in the middle of Belfast City Center. See how the city was born during a time of industry and engineering. Learn how it survived famine, disease, bombing raids and the political troubles of its modern history, to become one of Europe’s most popular and exciting destinations. Let the tour guides entertain and educate on a whistle stop tour through 300 tumultuous years of history and introduce you to a city brimming with confidence and optimism. (24 Hour Ticket, Bus Tour approx. 1 hr 30 mins)

Belfast Black Taxi Tour (Belfast) – $TBD

Take part in one of the World Famous Black Taxi Tours of Belfast. The local guides will tailor your tour, giving you the option of where you would like to visit most and of course will supply commentary featuring local stories and wit. Start your tour in the City Center, then move through the Shipyards and see where HMS Titanic was built and launched from. See the political districts which have bore the brunt of conflict over the last thirty years before seeing the elegant University Quarter and Museum district. (At Leisure, Approx. 1 hr 30 mins)

North Antrim Tour (Belfast) -$TBD

This excursion along the North Antrim Coast will surely take your breath away and leave you amazed! The highlight is a visit to what is often considered one of the eigth wonders of the world, the Giants Causeway. These wondrous rock formations are a spectacle to behold. Decide which you choose to believe, the geological explanation as to how the formations came to exist or the local lore of Finn MacCool and the bridge he built to reach his love in Scotland. Begin by driving inland to the coast, stopping at a secret location to view an Irish Mythological Site and discover St. Patrick’s childhood dwelling area. Then there is a quick stop at the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and of course the Bushmills Whiskey distillery (sampling is allowed, you’re not driving!). Finish your tour with a magnificent drive back via Torr Head and experience an awesome view of the Irish sea from this high cliff-edge road. (Day Tour)

Available for 7 night Trip:

Countrywide Pub Crawl (Countrywide) -$25

We’ve planned an event that will surely challenge even the most loyal pub patrons! Use your customized pub journal and wear your limited edition t-shirt to 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!

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) – $56

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 – includes round-trip bus from city center and ferry ride. While on Inis Mor you can choose to hire a bus tour, bicycle, jaunting cart or explore on your own.)

Fishing Day Tour (Galway) – TBD

Ireland is one of the most popular sport fishing destinations in Europe and for good reason, too. The massive variety and quality of fishing has given the country an enviable reputation. Whether you are fishing for Sea Trout, Atlantic Salmon, or Pike by boat, wading or standing on the shore line, you will be sure to have an amazing day. (Full Day Tour, 10:00am to 6:00pm, Please inquire as price and availability is based on the number of people and the season.)

Cliffs of Moher (from Galway to Killarney) – INCLUDED

Experience the sight that will forever be burned in your memory. This tour includes 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!

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)

Killarney Highlights (Killarney) – $34

On this half day tour visit the ruins of Aghadoe, Gap of Dunloe, Ross Castle, Muckross House & Gardens, Torc Waterfall and experience the spectacular views of the famed lakes of Killarney (Morning private tour prior to transfer to Ennis. Subject to availability and minimum group size)

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)

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 ride available at 10am, 2hr ride available at 9:30am- suggested for Saturday morning, other times available if you plan to ride on Friday and are not doing a day tour)

Fishing Day Tour (Killarney) – TBD

The island of Ireland stretches just 310 miles in length and 186 miles in width, but with a ratio of 1:35 (water to land), it seems everywhere you turn, there’s an ideal location to be fished. Even the climate is kind to the angler, with temperate summers, mild winters and moderate rainfall throughout the year. So, whether you are fishing for Sea Trout, Atlantic Salmon, or Pike by boat, wading or standing on the shore line, you will be sure to have an amazing day. (Full Day Tour, 10:00am to 6:00pm, Please inquire as price and availability is based on the number of people and the season.)

Ennis Walking Tour (Ennis) – $18*

Experience a journey through time on our Guided Walking Tours through the winding streets of medieval Ennis! Hear tales of murders and hangings, famine and poverty, rebellions and riots. Learn about the mythology and legends of the town – from banshees to Biddy Early. Discover how the most powerful men from Irelands past were closely linked to the town – along with the intriguing stories and characters that shaped its history. The tour ends with a visit to a local pub to learn more about Clare’s unique contribution to the traditional Irish music scene. *Based on minimum of 4. Tour is set up privately for Tenon Tours Saturday at 5pm.

Bunratty Castle (Bunratty, from Ennis) – $20

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, transportation to Bunratty not included, 25 minute journey. Full castle tour requires walking narrow stairs)

Medieval Banquet at the Bunratty Castle (Bunratty, from Ennis) – $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, transportation to Bunratty not included, 25 min journey. Requires walking narrow stairs)