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OVERLAND - IRELAND'S HEARTLAND CODE: KILL01
Enjoy the definitive exploration of Ireland complete with an overnight stay at a private castle, enlightening tours of a whiskey distillery and a thoroughbred horse-breeding farm, and a stop in Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
This is a small-group program limited to 10 participants.
TAG 1
Disembark the ship in Killybegs, where you will meet your guide and set off on a journey through the heartland of Ireland. Throughout the day you will be surrounded by magnificent views, charming towns and beautiful scenery.
Travel to the magnificent Crom Castle, located in the beautiful Fermanagh Lakelands district. Embark on this once-in-a-lifetime unique opportunity for a “Downton Abbey”-style experience where you will be hosted by Irish aristocracy – the Earl and Countess of Erne, the castle’s seventh-generation private owners and residents.
Arriving at Crom Castle, seat of the Earls of Erne for over 350 years, you will be greeted by Lord and Lady Erne and shown to your rooms. For the duration of your stay, you will have the opportunity to tour the castle and explore the estate. Afternoon tea will be served and there will be an evening champagne reception and dinner in the dining room.
Lord Erne will personally guide guests around the castle explaining the history of the castle, estate and his family. Experience the warmth and graciousness of Irish hospitality during your stay as guests of the Earl and Countess.
TAG 2
After a leisurely breakfast, depart and travel south into Ireland’s “hidden heartlands” and discover the historic Kilbeggan Distillery. As the oldest licensed distillery of its kind in Ireland, the Kilbeggan Distilling Company has seen its share of trials and triumphs. Founded in 1757, the distillery spent the next 200 years making a whiskey beloved the world over. So, when tough times ground its gears to a halt, the town came together to save the whiskey that built the town. Today, every bottle produced stands as proof that the spirit of Kilbeggan never wavered.
Words and pictures can attempt to do it justice, but there is no substitute for visiting Kilbeggan and experiencing the relationship between the distillery and the town firsthand. During your visit, you will tour the distillery and see how it has married the whiskey-making traditions of yesteryear with the innovative spirit of today.
Lunch will be enjoyed in a local venue before travelling on to Clonmacnoise, one of the most famous and ancient monastic sites in Ireland. Located along the River Shannon near the village of Shannonbridge, Clonmacnoise was founded by Saint Ciaran in the mid-sixth century and became a great center of religion and learning, visited by scholars from all over the world.
After visiting, you will travel on to your hotel, Glasson Lakehouse, which is located along the serene shores of Lough Ree. Check in and enjoy dinner at the hotel.
TAG 3
This morning, after breakfast and check out, travel into heart of Ireland’s thoroughbred county, County Kildare. Here, the Irish National Stud & Gardens is one of Ireland’s true treasures and your first stop for today.
Beginning in the early 1900s, it has produced some of the finest racehorses in Europe and it is still one of the top breeding farms. The Irish National Stud & Gardens is one of the only thoroughbred breeding farms open to the public and is the home of equine royalty. Its unique history and beauty are admired by visitors from around the globe. Visitors can view immaculately bred stallions and admire protective mares alongside their frolicking foals.
There is also an opportunity to meet retired equine racing stars like Faugheen, Hurricane Fly and Beef or Salmon on the stud’s Living Legend's team. The Irish National Stud and Gardens is also home to two remarkable gardens, the Japanese Gardens and St Fiachra’s Garden.
At the Japanese gardens, enter an oasis of calm as you walk along the Life of Man path, which traces the passage of a soul from birth to death and beyond. By comparison, St Fiachra's Garden is an inherently Irish garden that symbolizes the power of the Irish landscape. Predominantly planted with native specimens, St Fiachra’s Garden is home to an array of Irish wildlife.
You will next travel into Dublin, passing the Georgian squares of Merrion and Fitzwilliam, National Gallery of Ireland, Government Buildings and St. Stephen’s Green. You will also see Dublin Castle, City Hall and Christchurch Cathedral en route to visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Founded in 1190, St. Patrick’s is perhaps best known for its association with Jonathan Swift, who was Dean there from 1713 to 1745. The pulpit from which he preached is still there.
Continue your drive passing the renowned Guinness Brewery and on the north side of Dublin’s River Liffey the Four Courts, Ireland’s courts of justice. This side of Dublin boasts the wide boulevard O’Connell Street, where you will see the General Post Office, scene of the 1916 rising and birthplace of the Irish nation. The Customs House is another landmark nearby. It was designed by James Gandon and completed in 1791.
Crossing the River Liffey to Dublin’s south side, you will soon pass The Old Parliament House, now the Bank of Ireland and Trinity College. Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1, it is Ireland’s oldest college.
Following your exploration of Dublin, re-join your ship at Dun Laoghaire harbour.
HINWEIS: Order of sights may vary.
Land Program Step by Step
Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. All program details including timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.
TAG 1
10:00 Uhr Depart ship in Killybegs for a scenic drive to Crom Castle
12:15 Uhr Arrive at Crom Castle and enjoy lunch before touring the estate with Lord Erne
16:00 Uhr Afternoon tea
18:30 Uhr Cocktail reception before dinner
19:30 Uhr Dinner
Overnight at Crom Castle
TAG 2
09:00 Uhr Full English breakfast and departure for Kilbeggan
11:00 Uhr Arrive at Kilbeggan Distillery for guided tour
12:30 Uhr Depart for local lunch venue
13:00 Uhr Enjoy lunch in a restaurant
14:00 Uhr Depart for Clonmacnoise
14:30 Uhr Arrive at Clonmacnoise for guided visit
15:30 Uhr Depart Clonmacnoise for hotel
16:15 Uhr Arrive at Glasson Lakehouse for dinner and overnight
Overnight at Glasson Lakehouse
TAG 3
Frühstück im Hotel
09:00 Uhr Depart hotel and travel to Kildare
11:00 Uhr Arrive at the Irish National Stud & Gardens for private tour
13:00 Uhr Lunch in a local restaurant
14:00 Uhr Depart for a panoramic tour of Dublin
15:30 Uhr Visit St Patrick’s Cathedral
16:15 Uhr Continue the panoramic tour of the city
17:30 Uhr Rejoin the cruise ship in Dun Laoghaire port
Voraussichtliches Wetter
Weather in Ireland is very unpredictable. The average high from June through August is approximately 18°C (65°F) and the average low is approximately 12°C (51°F).
Was Sie mitbringen sollten
Bereiten Sie sich auf moderates, mildes Klima vor und nehmen Sie sich für alle Fälle einen warmen Pullover bzw. eine Regenjacke mit. Pack sensible footwear, as most rural attractions and even some urban areas are best described as “rugged terrain” and the ground is wet occasionally. Bringen Sie Kopfbedeckung und eine Sonnenbrille mit.
Landeswährung
British Pounds. Kreditkarten werden akzeptiert.
Stromspannung
230 V/50 Hz (Stecker mit drei rechteckigen Stiften). Steckdosen können normalerweise mit einem Schalter ein-/ausgeschaltet werden. In einigen Hotels sind Adapter verfügbar; dies kann jedoch nicht garantiert werden.
Erforderliche Papiere und Visa
A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required.
Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for Ireland.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.
Hotels
Crom Castle
Lough Erne, Co.Fermanagh
Telefon: 0044 28 6773 8118
Glasson Lakehouse (Lakeview Deluxe Rooms)
Killinure, Glasson, Co.Westmeath
Telefon: +353 090 648 5120
* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Wertung und denselben Standard erwarten. Sie werden außerdem über diesen Wechsel informiert. Sofern Sie vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, wird die Übernachtung in einem der folgenden Hotels auf dieser Liste organisiert:
Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:
One night at Crom Castle including afternoon tea and dinner
One night at Glasson Lakehouse (Lakeview Deluxe Room) including dinner and breakfast
Private vehicle for travel as per itinerary
Professional English-speaking tour guide
2 x 2-course lunches (main + dessert) plus tea or coffee and 1 drink of choice
Guided tour of Kilbeggan Distillery and souvenir glass
Visit Clonmacnoise monastic site
Private guided tour of the Irish National Stud & Gardens and free time to explore gardens
Visit Kildare Village with free time to explore
Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:
Gratuities for drivers and guides
Persönliche Ausgaben
• Nebenausgaben im Hotel, einschließlich Minibar und Zimmerservice
Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. There may be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.
Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.
Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.