Ireland in Depth (2012)

Galway • Killarney • Cork • Waterford • Dublin
  • 12 days
  • from only:
  • $2095
  • $175 per day
    Land Tour Only
  • 13 days
  • from only:
  • $2695
  • $208 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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Learn how to customize your vacation, or view standard air routing and travel times. The choice is yours with our True Choice program.

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Customize your trip

With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two vacations to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the Grand Circle vacation that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your vacation
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your vacation with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of Grand Circle vacations to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Baltimore, Orlando, Minneapolis

11hrs

Boston

6hrs

Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Washington, DC (Dulles)

12hrs

New York (JFK)

7hrs

Los Angeles, San Francisco

15hrs

Miami, Phoenix

13hrs

Chicago

10hrs

Philadelphia

9hrs

Seattle

16hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Shannon, Ireland. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Share your love of travel with others and, for each referral who embarks on a Grand Circle trip, you will earn $100 in CASH or credit. With your 4th referral departing on a 2012 departure, your reward increases to $200 in CASH or credit per person. And once you refer 8 travelers departing in either 2012 or 2013, you'll earn a FREE trip valued up to $4,500 per household—which will bring the total value of your earned rewards up to $5,600.

And you are also passing along savings to your new traveler: We'll instantly deduct $100 off the cost of their reservation when they mention your name and Customer Number while reserving.

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Featured Accommodations

Pillo Hotel Galway Room
Pillo Hotel Galway
Rating: Limited Service First Class
Galway, Ireland

A 15-minute walk from the city center, this 104-room, Limited Service First-Class hotel is conveniently situated close to historic sites and natural wonders. Take a leisurely stroll to explore downtown Galway, and enjoy the hotel’s on-site health spa, fitness center, bar, and restaurant. Your air-conditioned room features a telephone, cable/satellite TV, high-speed Internet access, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with shower.

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Killarney Towers
Killarney, Ireland

Located in the heart of the town of Killarney, guests don’t have to travel far to enjoy a variety of leisure activities, since the hotel offers a sauna, steam room, swimming pool, and gym, as well a restaurant and several bars. Your air-conditioned room features a safe, wireless Internet access, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with hair dryer.

River Lee Hotel Exterior
River Lee hotel Room
River Lee Hotel Pool
River Lee Hotel Social

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The River Lee Hotel
Rating: Superior First Class
Cork, Ireland

Located along the banks of Cork’s Lee River, the Superior First-Class River Lee Hotel provides guests with an up-close view of the area’s verdant scenery. The hotel is within walking distance of many of the city’s attractions, from bustling local pubs to Cork’s historic monuments. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, indoor pool, spa, library, and bistro/bar. Each air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV and complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Tower Hotel
Rating: First Class
Waterford, Ireland

The First-Class Tower Hotel is situated across from Reginald’s Tower—one of Ireland’s oldest mortared stone towers dating from the twelfth century, and also the hotel’s namesake. The 132-room hotel overlooks the marina, and isn’t far from many of the city’s popular attractions. Hotel amenities include a gym, spa, swimming pool, and health and beauty treatment rooms, along with two restaurants and a bar. Each room features complimentary wireless Internet access, coffee- and tea-making facilities, a TV, telephone, and bath with hair dryer.

Camden Court Hotel Exterior
Camden Court Hotel Room

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Camden Court Hotel
Rating: Moderate First Class
Dublin, Ireland

This Moderate First-Class Camden Court Hotel is situated in the heart of Dublin, a short distance from St. Stephen's Green, Temple Bar, and Grafton Street—one of Dublin's fashionable shopping areas. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, heated swimming pool, and health club. Rooms feature direct-dial telephones, TV, trouser press, complimentary coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with hair dryer.

City Hotel Derry Room
ity Hotel Derry Waterfront View
City Hotel Derry Pool
City Hotel Derry Dining

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City Hotel Derry
Rating: Moderate First Class
Derry, Ireland (pre-trip extension)

Located on the banks of the River Foyle, the Moderate First-Class City Hotel Derry is about a five-minute walk from the historic Derry Walls, which form a promenade around the inner city. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, and health club. Your room includes telephone, TV, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with hair dryer.