Middle Tennessee State University
Alumni Association

Ireland is a country unlike anywhere else in the world, a land of constantly changing colors, magnificent and varied landscapes, a land of folklore and legend. Experience it for yourself from the colorful Camelot-like town of Killarney, and Kilkenny, one of Ireland’s loveliest medieval cities. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Dingle Peninsula; visit historic Blarney Castle and Dublin, Ireland’s capital, and tour the famous Waterford Crystal Factory. Discover this beautiful land where a hundred thousand welcomes await you.

October 3 - 11, 2008

$1,599
PLUS AIRFARE
Price is per person, double & triple occupancy.
Single occupancy $500 (subject to availability) VAT is an additional $65 per person.


BOOK NOW CALL:
1-800-842-9023

LAND PROGRAM INCLUDES

  • First-class accommodations for four nights in Killarney and three nights in Kilkenny
  • Go Next Welcome Gathering
  • Full Irish breakfast daily
  • Scenic transfer between Kilkenny and Killarney
  • Luggage handling and related tipping
  • Local taxes
  • Attentive service from an experienced Go Next program manager and knowledgeable Irish Driver/Guide
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information
SPECIAL AIRFARE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE from Atlanta!

Create the trip that's perfect for you.

Daily Schedule and Optional Excursions available at an additional cost

DAY 1: Depart the U.S.A.
DAY 2: Arrive Shannon and transfer to your hotel in Killarney
DAY 3: Killarney - Optional Muckross House and Gardens
DAY 4: Killarney - Optional Dingle Peninsula

DAY 5: Killarney - Optional Kinsale and Blarney
DAY 6:
Included scenic transfer Kilkenny - Optional Waterford Crystal Factory
DAY 7: Kilkenny - Optional City of Dublin
DAY 8: Kilkenny - Optional Glendalough
DAY 9: Return to the U.S.A. from Shannon

Killarney
Dingle Peninsula
Spectacular seascapes await you as you begin your trip through the Dingle Peninsula. Visit the extraordinary Inch Beach made famous by the movie Ryan's Daughter. Travel the Slea Head drive, one of Ireland's most scenic routes with wonderful views of the Blasket Islands. Explore fascinating antiquities from ancient Iron Age forts to early Christian huts and visit the lively, colorful village of Dingle.

Muckross House and Gardens
The famous Jaunts of Killarney (traditional pony and trap) transport you into Killarney National Park to the imposing Victorian mansion, Muckross House. Tour this stately home where Queen Victoria stayed during her visit in 1861 and enjoy the wonderfully landscaped gardens.

Kinsale and Blarney
Visit Kinsale, one of Ireland's prettiest small towns with its maze of narrow streets lined with charming Georgian and Victorian buildings and quaint shops. Continue to historic Blarney Castle with its legendary stone, renowned for bestowing the gift of eloquence to all who kiss it, and the village of Blarney, home to the famous Blarney Woolen Mills.

All local transportation and sightseeing is arranged by Global Destinations Management, Ltd. and operated by Terry Flynn Tours. Terry Flynn Tours may use other suppliers or providers to render the services.

Kilkenny
City of Dublin
Founded by the Vikings a thousand years ago, Dublin is a cosmopolitan city with a strong 18th century Georgian flavor. See St. Patrick's Cathedral, the General Post Office, Phoenix Park (Europe's largest enclosed park), and visit Dublin Castle. Free time to explore the many museums, shop on Grafton Street or visit Trinity College, home of the ancient Book of Kells.

Waterford Crystal Factory
Witness the creation of a Waterford masterpiece as local craftsmen skillfully transform molten sand, lead and potash into exquisite crystal. Search for that special gift as you admire the display of the world's finest crystal in the factory showroom.

Glendalough
This historical monastic site was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century on the lush, wooded slopes of the Wicklow Mountains. Explore the many ruins and well-preserved round tower of this ancient settlement. Continue through the Vale of Avoca, whose beauty was captured by the Irish poet Thomas Moore, to the charming hamlet of Avoca famous for its handwoven colorful tweeds.

Included Scenic Transfer between Kilkenny and Killarney
Experience the delightful countryside of Ireland as you travel between Kilkenny and Killarney, with a brief stop in charming Mitchelstown, set at the foot of the Galtee Mountains in Ireland's beautiful Blackwater Valley. Colorful vistas unfold as you pass through the rolling hills and lovely towns of County Cork and County Tipperary.