Trip Itinerary

Key: IF = In Flight Meals, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner 

Pre-tour: Thursday, April 15, 2021: Flight
Those on the pre-tour will fly from the US to Ireland. (IF)

Pre-tour / Day 1: Friday, April 16, 2021: Flight
Those on the pre-tour will arrive in Dublin this morning and transfer to the centrally-located hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore using included hop-on, hop-off tickets. (IF)

The rest of the group will fly from the US to Ireland. (IF)

Day 2: Saturday, April 17, 2021: Dublin
On arrival in Dublin, we will meet our expert guide and board our bus.  After meeting up with the early arrivals, we will have a guided city tour, including Epic Ireland, Trinity College, and the Book of Kells. We will also see St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the 18^th century Georgian houses. The hotel is very centrally-located and we’ll have time in the afternoon to explore at our leisure. We will dine in our hotel this evening. (IF/D)

Day 3: Sunday, April 18, 2021: Glendalough, Waterford
After breakfast, we will travel to Glendalough in the scenic Wicklow Mountains. This is an important monastic site, founded in the 6^th century by St. Kevin. We can have a stroll to see the picturesque ruins of a round tower, churches, and Celtic crosses. In the afternoon, we will visit the House of Waterford Crystal. We will have dinner in our hotel in Waterford. (B/D)

Day 4: Monday, April 19, 2021: Cobh, Killarney
Cobh is located in one of the world’s finest natural harbors. Between 1848 and 1950 almost half of those who emigrated from Ireland left through this port. We will learn about their stories at the Cobh Heritage Center. It was the final port of call of the Titanic and we’ll hear about that on our walking tour. We will continue on to Killarney, where we will be based for two nights.  (B/D)

Day 5: Tuesday, April 20, 2021: Ring of Kerry
Today we embark on one of Ireland’s most famous tours – The Ring of Kerry. We will travel the wild and rugged landscape of the Iveragh Peninsula, which has some breathtaking views of the Atlantic coastline, in a horse drawn jaunting car. The highlight of the day will be a visit to Muckross House and Gardens, one of Ireland’s leading stately homes. The elegantly furnished rooms portray the lifestyles of the landed gentry, while downstairs in the basement one can experience the working conditions of the servants employed in the house. The Gardens at Muckross House are renowned world-wide for their beauty. We will also see a number of skilled craft workers using traditional skills in the crafts of weaving, bookbinding and pottery in the adjacent walled garden center. We will return to our hotel in Killarney in the evening.   (B/D)

Day 6: Wednesday, April 21, 2021: Cliffs of Moher, Galway
This morning, we bid farewell to Killarney and travel to the majestic Cliffs of Moher standing 702 feet at their highest point. They stretch for 5 miles along the Atlantic coastline. We will have fabulous views from the vantage point of O’Brien’s Tower. Following some free time to view the cliffs, we will travel through the lunar type landscape of the Burren to Galway. (B/D)

Day 7: Thursday, April 22, 2021: Belleek Pottery, Donegal
Today we will visit the world-famous Belleek Pottery, founded in 1857. The company’s pearly-colored china is known as Parian ware, as it resembles the famous Parian marble from Ancient Greece. We will spend the night in the stunning 5 star Lough Eske Castle near Donegal.  (B/D)

Day 8: Friday, April 23, 2021: Giant’s Causeway, Belfast
We will travel to the northern coast today and explore the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. We will also hear the legend of the giant, Finn MacCool. We will end the day in Belfast. (B/D)

Day 9: Saturday, April 24, 2021: Belfast
We will tour Titanic Belfast, Winner of Europe’s Leading Visitor Attraction (World Travel Awards, 2016). Housed in an iconic, six-floor building, Titanic Belfast is located in the heart of Belfast, right beside the historic site of this world-famous ship’s construction. The rest of the day will be at leisure to explore Belfast. (B)

Day 10: Sunday, April 25, 2021: Causey Farm, Dublin
We will cross the border from Northern Ireland and visit Causey Farm for a fun afternoon of learning how to dance the ceili, bake Irish bread, and watch a sheepdog at work. We’ll end the trip with a meal in our spa hotel. (B/D)

Day 11: Monday, April 26, 2021: Depart
We will depart Ireland after breakfast. (IF)

Please note this itinerary is copyrighted.

What are accommodations like?

Our hotels are chosen for their quality, amenities and proximity to areas of interest. Whenever possible, we choose hotels in town centers, so that you are able to go off and explore in your free time. It may be necessary for us to substitute hotels for others of equal quality. You will be fully informed of any changes that affect you. Enjoy your stay!

Dublin, Ireland
April 17-18, 2021
The Camden Court Hotel
Camden Street
Dublin 2

Waterford, Ireland
April 18-19, 2021
The Granville Hotel
Meagher Quay
X91 XH5R Waterford

Killarney, Ireland
April 19-21, 2021
The Killarney Plaza Hotel
Kenmare Place
Killarney

Galway, Ireland
April 21-22, 2021
The Harbour Hotel
New Dock Road
Galway City

Donegal, Ireland
April 22-23,2021
Lough Eske Castle Hotel
Lough Eske Castle Road
F94 HX59 Donegal

Belfast, Ireland
April 23-25, 2021
The Europa Hotel
Great Victoria Street
Belfast BT2 7AP

Dublin, Ireland area
April 25-26, 2021
Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa
Maynooth Road
Dunboyne A86 PW63

Arrival and Departure Transfers

Transfers are automatically included if we have booked your flights.

If you have booked your own flights, we can still provide transfers, as long as we have your flight details on file and a phone number to give to the driver. We will include your transfer information in your final packet. Transfers will be arranged for each arrival, so that you won’t have to wait for other tour members if their flight is delayed. Transfers can be arranged for the day of your choosing, but we can’t arrange transfers if you arrive or depart by train.

Please note that individual transfers are booked through a third-party and you will be responsible to communicate with the company in case of delays.

Flight Information

Flights can be arranged once this tour is a guaranteed departure. We will let you know as soon as we have reached the minimum number of participants.

Group Air: Group flights will be available from Atlanta, for a minimum of 10+ traveling together, we can provide a group air booking. Payment is due with final payment in March 2021.

Individual Air: If you would like assistance with alternative flights, please visit our Book a Flight page.  Please wait until the tour is a guaranteed departure before booking non-refundable airfare and send a copy of your flight itinerary for our records as soon as you have booked it. Please note that if you would like to use air miles you will need to book directly with the airline.

Arrival: Please arrange to arrive in Dublin no later than 10:00 am on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

Departure: You are welcome to depart from Dublin at any time on Monday, April 26, 2021.

Pre- and post-tour nights can be booked through us.

What’s included in the tour price of $2,899

Price based on a minimum of 20 tour participants

Your Tour Includes

•   Transportation: via deluxe air-conditioned coaches
•   Accommodations (double-occupancy) in 4-star hotels
•   Meals as indicated in the itinerary
•   Professional Tour Director throughout the tour
•   Local step-on guides for city tours and major attractions
•   Admission to all activities indicated in the itinerary
•   Arrival and departure transfers
•   Baggage handling when available
•   All taxes and tips except as indicated below

Your Tour Does Not Include

•   Pre-tour night $100 (waived for anyone who had signed up for the postponed 2020 tour)
•   Round-trip air transportation and related taxes and fees (group air available from Atlanta)
•   Single supplement ($550)
•   Meals and beverages not identified in itinerary
•   Items of a personal nature, such as passports and visas. Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond return date.
•   Passenger trip cancellation insurance (see below)
•   Gratuities for tour director and driver

Payment Schedule

•   Initial deposit of $350 will secure your place on the tour. Please send all checks to Reformation Tours, P.O. Box 854, Belleville, IL 62222.
•   Final invoices will be sent in January 2021
•   Final payment is due by February 1, 2021
•   Reservations will be accepted after February 1, 2021, subject to availability

Insurance

We are now partnering with an award-winning company called Squaremouth, which helps travelers search, compare, and buy the best travel insurance for the lowest price. They offer excellent customer support and can help you find the best policy for your trip.

We will continue to assist clients who have a current policy with Roam Right Insurance, a division of Arch Insurance Company.

Cancellations

Regardless of reason, cancellations are costly. We will make a decision no later than January 5, 2021 (100 days before departure) if the tour will operate. If the Coronavirus is still an issue, we will cancel and all tour participants will receive a full refund for land and group air payments. If we decide that the tour can proceed, then the following fees will apply, so we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance:

From time of deposit to until 100 days before departure (if not canceled by us): $100
From 99-15 days prior to departure: $350 cancellation penalty plus any non refundable deposits
14 days or less prior to departure: No refund– Cancellation charges also apply to additional accommodation reserved prior to and after the tour.
– Cancellations must be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. central time on the last business day of the applicable time period.
– For flight changes or cancellations, revision fees and/or airline cancellation charges will apply.
– Roommates canceling can result in a single supplement charge for the roommate. The Participant who cancels will be responsible for that charge if a substitute roommate cannot be found.
– Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is strongly recommended.
Reformation Tours cannot assume responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not made through Reformation Tours.

Due to COVID-19 it may be necessary to postpone tours. Credit vouchers will be issued for the value of the deposit, which can be used for any tour in 2021 and 2022. Insurance dates will be adjusted for the new tour dates. Travelers can apply for a refund for any installment payments in excess of the deposit, insurance etc. Refunds for credit vouchers will be available once travel resumes and we have the cash flow to do so.

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