5 of Celtic Tours Most Romantic European Vacations

5 of Celtic Tours Most Romantic European Vacations

Planning to surprise your loved one by whisking them away this Valentine’s day to a truly romantic spot? Here you will find a list of 5 of our top Romantic European Vacations to get your inner cupid working.

1. Endless Possibilities Package – Enjoy this wonderful 7 Nights self-drive tour, and see the most romantic spots of Ireland. With 2 Nights in Dublin, tour the city and pay homage to St. Valentine himself at Whitefriar Church. 4 Nights open B&B vouchers allow you to choose where you want to go: visit Galway, with its wild, windswept vistas and charming villages filled with cozy pub charm; or the Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow, a glittering jewel of the Emerald Isle; marvel at the mighty Cliffs of Moher. Put the finishing touch on your romantic Ireland Vacation with a castle stay!

2. Castles and Gardens of South England – What could be more romantic than a self-drive tour of South England. Visit Scotney Castle, a hidden gem and fairytale 14th-century moated ruined castle, surrounded by stunning gardens; Brighton the most enchanting, exciting, extraordinary seaside city in Britain; prehistoric Stonehenge and the medieval city of Salisbury.

3. Dublin & Rome City Stay Package - This 2 Spectacular City Stay Package of Ireland and Italy starts in the eternal city of Rome and ends in cosmopolitan Dublin. Rome-the home of great lovers like Casanova and Romeo and Juliet, makes the perfect first stop on this romantic vacation. Dublin is a wonderful city for romantics to visit. With endless possibilities for romance: art, theater, music, famous gardens and Guinness!

4. Paris City Stay – Paris is easily one of the most romantic cities in Europe. Try romantic spots such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Luxembourg Gardens and the Arc de Triomphe.

5. In a Tuscan Villa – Celtic Tours Tuscan Villa Stay features an authentic Italian Villa stay for four nights, a perfect romantic base for touring and tasting the Tuscan region while enjoying the warmth and charm of Villa Casagrande!



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Killybegs and Donegal Carpets

Killybegs is a great harbor town in County Donegal, Ireland. A mecca for tourists with beautiful scenery, golden beaches and rich cultural interests. Killybegs is well known as a famous fishing town throughout Ireland and it is brilliant for water sports like surfing, canoeing, windsurfing, diving and much more. You can also find activities such as rock climbing and horseback riding.

Killybegs is most famous for its tapestries and carpets, some of which are produced on the biggest carpet loom in the world at the Donegal Carpet Factory. These hand-knotted wool carpets are treasured throughout the world adorning important buildings such as Dublin Castle, the Vatican, the White House, the International Space Station, Buckingham Palace and the University of Notre Dame. In the past few years, some of the original Donegals have sold at auction for $75,000 - $125,000!

The Donegal Carpet Factory closed three of the four factories, and production was centered in the original factory in the village of Killybegs. But by 1987, orders had dwindled and the factory closed its doors. In 1999, with a new commission for the Irish government, Donegal Carpets reopened and the original looms came back to life.

Visit the historic Donegal Carpet Factory to learn more about this traditional craft on Celtic Tours Ancient Ireland escorted motorcoach tour.

Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is one of the best known Parisian landmarks, besides the Eiffel Tower. It is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, characterized by the adoption of the pointed arch and invention of the flying buttresses to support the flamboyantly higher walls. Notre Dame de Paris was one of the first Gothic cathedrals, and its construction spanned the Gothic period. Its sculptures and stained glass show the heavy influence of naturalism, unlike that of earlier Romanesque architecture.

The name of Notre Dame in French means “Our Lady”. In the sanctuary, leaning against the south east pillar of the transept, flowers which remain white honor a Virgin with Child dedicated to “Notre-Dame de Paris” Ever since the cathedral was first founded in the 12th century, an altar dedicated to the Virgin has stood on this spot.

Tradition has it that the first stone of Notre Dame was laid in 1163 in witness of Pope Alexander III. Construction continued throughout the entire Gothic period, with the remaining elements being completed in 1345. Attention to detail at its greatest, 182 years to build!

The organ of Notre Dame was first built in the 18th century and then almost completely rebuilt in the 19th century. The organ has 7,800 pipes, with 900 classified as historical. It has 111 stops, five 56-key manuals and a 32-key pedalboard.

There are five bells at Notre Dame. The great bourdon bell, Emmanuel, is located in the South Tower, weighs just over 13 tons, and is tolled to mark the hours of the day and for various occasions and services. There are four additional bells on wheels in the North Tower, which are swing chimed. These bells are rung for various services and festivals. The bells were once rung manually, but are currently rung by electric motors. When it was discovered that the size of the bells could cause the entire building to vibrate, which threatened its integrity they were taken out of use.

Whether you visit for the exquisite art and architecture or for the religious experience, when in France the Notre Dame Cathedral is not to be missed. Make it a stop on your Celtic Tours Experience France Tour of Paris and Nice. Our Experience France Tour is perfect for small groups of 10 or more. Learn more about this exciting France Vacation.