Celtic Discovery,  July 15 to July 23, 2003 

Join Mr. Orr on this summer's trip to Ireland.  The first meeting will be held at the Middle School, Thursday evening, October 17, at 7:00 in room B103.

Day 01

Wednesday

USA – Ireland: Depart USA for our overnight flight to Ireland. Dinner, cocktails, and continental breakfast served on board.
Day 02

Thursday

Shannon –Adare-Killarney: Morning arrival at Shannon Airport. Our driver/guide greets us and escorts us to our waiting motorcoach. Leaving Shannon, we travel a short distance via the olde world village of Adare to your Killarney hotel. Free time to rest. Dinner and overnight in Killarney.
Day 03

Friday

Killarney-Dingle Peninsula: Today we enjoy a full day tour of the Dingle Peninsula. We travel via Tralee to the Kerry Coast, which offers magnificent views. Beyond Slea Head, we see the Blasket Islands, the last outpost of Europe. Return to Killarney for dinner and overnight. Optional pub entertainment tonight in Killarney.
Day 04

Saturday

Killarney- Blarney – Cobh – Waterford: Leaving Killarney we travel over the scenic Kerry/Cork Mountains to Blarney for an optional visit to Blarney Castle, where we have a chance to kiss the famed Blarney Stone, said to bestow eloquence on all who dare. Optional shopping for tweeds, knitwear, linen, crystal and china at nearby Blarney Woollen Mills. We continue on to Cobh for a visit to Cobh Heritage Center, which documents the history of Irish immigration and the story of the ill fated superliners, the Lusitania and the Belfast built Titanic. Continue along the eastern coast to the crystal city of Waterford for dinner and overnight.
Day 05

Sunday

Waterford – Carlow – Dublin: Morning visit to the famed Waterford Crystal Factory, after which we depart for Dublin. We travel north via counties Carlow and Kildare to arrive in Dublin early afternoon. Free time in Dublin to shop or browse. Tonight we enjoy dinner and entertainment at Taylor’s Irish Night. Overrnight in Dublin.
Day 06

Monday

Dublin: Morning sightseeing tour of the Irish capital includes a tour of Historic Kilmainham Jail, which covers some of the most heroic and tragic events in Irish history from 1780 to the 1920's. Winding our way through the streets of Dublin, we come to statue filled O’Connell Street and the Post Office, scene of the 1916 Easter Rising. Afternoon and evening is free with dinner on your own tonight. Overnight in Dublin.
Day 07

Tuesday

Dublin – Mullingar- Knock – Galway: Leaving Dublin we travel across the Irish Midlands via Mullingar where we visit the imposing renaissance-style Cathedral of Christ the King. Continue on west via Longford to County Mayo and Knock Shrine where we pause for approximately 60 minutes to view the apparition shrine or browse in the small village and perhaps enjoy some afternoon tea/coffee and Irish scones. Onwards to nearby Galway for dinner and overnight.
Day 08

Wednesday

Galway – Connemara – Galway: Sightseeing today includes the scenic Connemara region. We travel via Maam Cross to Inverin and Galway Bay. Visit the Royal Tara China Factory and enjoy some free time in Galway before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Galway.

Day 09

Thursday

Galway – Shannon Airport : Departing Galway, you travel the short journey via Ennis to Shannon Airport where your tour ends at approximately 10:30am. Ample time allowed for last minute duty free shopping before boarding your flight. You arrive home the same day.

Your Celtic Discovery Vacation Includes:

Christ the King Cathedral, Knock Shrine, Galway Bay and the Royal Tara China Factory.

Hotels:

Killarney:  Killarney Towers/Killarney Court 2 nights

Waterford:  Dooley’s Hotel/Quality Marina  1 night

Dublin:  Burlington Hotel/Camden Court  2 nights

Galway:  Connemara Gateway/Station House 2 nights 

Price:  $1,639

Single Room Supplement – $289– limited to (1) single room for every (5) twin/double rooms.

Departure Tax additional – Currently $80 JFK - not guaranteed until ticketed.

Optional Travel Protection Plan - $99 – must be purchased with initial deposit.  

Payment Form: Celtic Tours accepts Agency Checks or Credit Card (Visa or MC) for payment(s). A Credit Authorizion form is required for Credit Card payments (faxed copies are acceptable). Upon booking with Celtic Tours, you will receive a confirmation # and invoice. A $200 per person deposit is required by November 1 to secure your reservation. Full payment is required by April 1, 2003.   Late bookings accepted up to 10 days prior to departure, subject to availability and late fees.


Below you will find a form to use to make applications.  Please return the application form to Mr. Orr, who will then fill in the group tour number and other booking information.  Mr. Orr will send it on to Celtic Tours.  Feel free to print out as many copies as you need.

                            Click Here for the Reservations Form


CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION - MASTER CARD OR VISA ONLY 

THE FORM BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED ON ALL CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS-WE NO LONGER ACCEPT “SIGNATURE ON FILE” OR UCC FORMS

I am a client of CELTIC TOURS. I hereby appoint the owner, manager, and all employees of CELTIC TOURS to be my attorneys-in-fact for the purposes of signing those documents necessary to purchase and issue airline tickets and or travel documents for this specific itinerary only: 

DATE: PASSENGERS NAMES:
FROM / TO:  
OUTBOUND DATE:  

 
RETURN DATE:  
AIRLINE/TOUR: 

 
BOOKING #:  

 The total amount, including taxes, that I authorize to be charged to my account is: 

$_____________________________________ CLIENT’S ZIP CODE:(mandatory to process)___________________  

My credit card number is ___________________________________________________ Exp. Date:___________ 

I authorize any of my attorneys-in-fact to sign credit card authorizations on my behalf, and intend such signature to bind me the same as if I had personally signed, for the purchase of the aforementioned airline ticket and or travel documents. I agree that I will pay for all such purchases and will not hold CELTIC TOURS responsible for any of its actions pursuant to this power of attorney. This Limited Power of Attorney is a one time transaction and limited exclusively to the trip described above.  

I have read the terms and conditions per the brochure/flyer and understand that I may incur service charges, penalties and/or cancellation fees in the event of cancellation or change in my itinerary for any reason.  

Celtic Tours - Travel cancellation/interruption insurance was explained and offered to me at the time of original booking to which I : 

Accepted ___________________________ signed.

Declined ____________________________ signed. 

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Please mail or fax to: CELTIC TOURS, 1860 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203

FAX: (518) 862-0152        Revised - December 5, 2001


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