Celtic Discovery - Escorted Motorcoach Tour

Discover the wild side of Ireland on our Celtic Discovery deluxe escorted tour. Beginning with a panoramic tour of Dublin, this tour leads you through Ireland’s wild and majestic west. Soak in the scenery of the emerald countryside, the mighty Cliffs of Moher and cruise on the River Shannon. Discover the fascinating history of the Dingle Peninsula, Foynes’ Flying Boats and the invention of Irish Coffee. A true Celtic Discovery!

• First Class and Superior First Class hotels throughout
• Full Irish breakfast daily, except day of arrival
• Dinners on the first nights in Killarney, Killaloe and Sligo
• Full sightseeing by Deluxe Touring Motorcoach
• Professional Irish driver/guide to escort you throughout
• Visit to Whitefriar Church, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Crystal Factory, Slieve League and Donegal tweeds and knitwear outlets
• Panoramic tour of Dublin city
• Scenic tour of the Dingle Peninsula
• Cruise on the River Shannon*
• Porterage of one (1) suitcase per person
• Tips and taxes in Ireland. Gratuities to the driver/guide not included
• Celtic Tours flight bag and portfolio of travel documents

Join Celtic Tours World Vacations on this tour of Ireland

Discover Ireland Through the Camera Lens on Celtic Dream Tour

The magical Emerald Isle provides endless possibilities for photo-ops from cosmopolitan city views and small villages with thatched-roofed cottages to majestic cliffs and emerald green hillsides dappled with castle ruins. Discover Ireland through the camera lens on our Celtic Dream Tour:

Dublin
Take a panoramic tour of Dublin which shows the statue filled O'Connell St., elegant Georgian Houses and Trinity College. See the city from above at the Guinness Storehouse rooftop bar.

Kilkenny
Enjoy free time to browse the quint town of Kilkenny.


Lakes of Killarney
The Lakes of Killarney are a renowned scenic attraction located near Killarney, County Kerry, in Ireland.

Dingle Peninsula
Enjoy the scenic beauty for which this region is renowned and made famous by such movies as “Ryan's Daughter” and “Far & Away.” See the long, sandy stretches of Inch Strand and admire views across the bay to the Iveragh Peninsula. See beehive huts where early Christian monks lived and visit Gallarus Oratory, dating from the 8th century. Stop for some free time in Dingle and drive up the Conor Pass for panoramic views before returning to Killarney.

Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher, in County Clare, are one of Ireland’s top Visitor attractions, with close to 1 million visitors per year. A visit to this majestic natural wonder will and you’ll know why. The Cliffs stand 702 feet high at its highest point, stretching roughly 5 miles, offering breathtaking views of the beauty of Ireland’s west coast and the sheer power of the Atlantic Ocean. Even on a calm day, the great ocean waves ceaselessly pound the shore with white surf continually showing white surf at the base of the cliffs.

Rathbaun Farm
If you are looking for a traditional Irish experience, plan a visit to Rathbaun Farms in County Galway. Here you’ll learn about traditional farming methods, watch the resident border collie herd sheep and chat over tea and scones.

Donegal
Have your cameras ready as you tour scenic and historic Donegal. Visit Glenveagh Castle and National Park. Watch out for the Golden Eagles.

Giants Causeway

The Giant's Causeway, the source of legends of gigantic proportions, is a 50 to 60 million year old landmark of Ireland’s natural and mystical beauty. Located in County Antrim, the Causeway was named the  fourth greatest natural wonder of the United Kingdom and is the most popular tourist attraction in Northern Ireland.

These are just a few of the fantastic opportunities for photographers to view Ireland through a camera lens on the Celtic Dream Tour of Ireland with Celtic Tours World Vacations

Celtic Dream - Ireland Escorted Tour

Our premier tour continues to bring you the best of Ireland, with an updated itinerary for 2012! With two options to choose from. This tour features most of the major historic and scenic attractions of Ireland. The Celtic Dream is acknowledged by visitors and Travel Agents as being the best value tour to Ireland.

• First Class and Superior First Class hotels throughout.
• Full Irish breakfast daily, except day of arrival.
• Dinner each evening except for two nights in Dublin, including a traditional medieval castle banquet and traditional Irish entertainment and dinner in Dublin.
• Full sightseeing by Deluxe Touring Motorcoach.
• Professional Irish driver/guide to escort you through out.
• Visit to Rathbaun Farm to see an actual working farm, including coffee/tea and Irish Farmhouse scones.
• Lough Foyle Ferry.
• Visits to: Whitefriar Church, Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Kilkenny Castle, Cobh Heritage Center, Blarney, Dingle Peninsula, Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Cliffs of Moher, Rathbaun Farm, Knock Shrine, Galway Crystal Factory, Belleek Pottery Factory, Glenveagh Castle and National Park, Fort Dunree, Moville Pottery, Giants Causeway, Titanic Docks & Pump House.
• Porterage of one (1) suitcase per person.
• Tips and taxes in Ireland. Gratuities to the driver/guide not included.
• Celtic Tours flight bag and portfolio of travel documents.
  
  Discover Ireland on our Celtic Dream Tour from Celtic Tours World Vacations

Experience the World With Your Favorite Group of People!

Group Travel is an exciting and rewarding way for like-minded people to experience the world together. With so many different types of groups and so many destinations to choose from, the possibilities are endless for Group Travel. A group could be your friends and family, your local church or school group or an organization you belong to - to name a few. Destinations can range anywhere from Australia and New Zealand to Europe and Ireland - and anywhere in between. Activities and sightseeing can be arranged based on where your group is traveling to and what type of group is traveling.

Here are a couple of our favorite Group Tours:

Celtic Dream - Travel to Ireland with your favorite group of people. Our Celtic Dream vacation to Ireland continues to bring you the best of Ireland, with an updated itinerary for 2012! This tour travels around the entire island of Ireland, in 12 or 13 days, featuring most of the major historic and scenic attractions of Ireland. The Celtic Dream is acknowledged by visitors and Travel Agents as being the best value tour offered to Ireland.

Irish Harmony- Your group can experience the best of Ireland on this extra value tour. Your Irish Harmony tour of Ireland combines all the comforts of a more expensive tour at fantastic savings. Sightseeing includes Killarney, the crystal city of Waterford, Cork, Blarney and Dublin. Enjoy the traditional music of Ireland at renowned Irish pubs and visit the famed Guinness Storehouse.

Tuscan Experience - Tuscany will enchant your group because it holds a special link between traditions of the past and present. Villa Casagrande, a wine-producing villa constructed in 1392, will serve as your group's host for six nights. Located in Figline Valdarno, a medieval village, in the middle of the triangle made up of Siena, Arezzo and Florence. Enjoy the local delicacies and the Tuscan lifestyle. Your group will find your selves strolling down quiet lanes bound by stone walls, cypress trees and cream-colored villas. A true Tuscan Experience!

Bavarian Spirit - A unique group experience with the opportunity to visit the Home of the Pope. This group itinerary can be customized to suit your groups travel needs.

Experience Spain - This group travel itinerary brings your group a leisurely itinerary, and a Fabulous European experience at a great pace. Visit Madrid and Barcelona on this group trip.

Tulips and Chocolate - A unique travel experience for your group to visit Amsterdam and Brussels. Your group will enjoy the flowers, gardens and chocolates of these European cities.

Experience France - Explore Paris and Nice on this leisurely group vacation to France.

Experience Portugal - Your group will love this small group itinerary taking in two of Portugal's most famous cities - Lisbon and Porto.

French Wine Country - This fantastic group travel itinerary is great for the wine enthusiasts. Your group will enjoy the wine regions of France and tasted some of the best wines in the world on this once in a lifetime group travel experience.

Customized Group Tours - As always, Celtic Tours World Vacations can customize the perfect itinerary for your group travel. Whether you are looking for a family trip to Ireland, a River Cruise through Europe's waterways, a fantastic trip to Australia and New Zealand or a cultural discovery in any of Europe's fascinating cities, give us a call 1-800-833-4373 to speak to our highly experienced group travel planners.

How to make an Irish Coffee

Irish Coffee has traveled the world, and how it has been made has evolved as it passed from person to person. But today, you can make it as it was originally intended to be made. Here are the step-by-step instructions to make the perfect cup of Irish Coffee

1.First, for the perfect cup of Irish Coffee, you must use an Irish Coffee Glass

2.Make your coffee hot, strong and black.

3.Make your whipped cream.  In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks are just about to form. Beat in vanilla and sugar until peaks form.

4.Your cup and utensils must be hot. To do this, place your teaspoon in your Irish Coffee Glass and fill with boiling water for at least five seconds.

 5.In your pre-warmed glass, put a good measure of Irish Whiskey. How much is a good measure? Roughly a shot glass full, give or take based on preferences. Now add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar.

 6.Fill your glass to about a ½ inch from the brim with really hot, strong coffee. Stir well to melt all the sugar.

7.Now carefully pour your lightly whipped cream over the back of a spoon so that it floats on top of the coffee. Do not stir after adding the cream, as the true flavor is obtained by drinking the hot coffee and Irish Whiskey through the cream.

8.Now sit back, relax and enjoy. Slainte!

Did you know that Irish Coffee originated in Foynes, Ireland? Foynes and Flying Boats will be forever connected with Irish Coffee as they combined to give us the uniquely Irish treat! This came about, it is said, in order to alleviate the suffering of cold and wet passengers during its aviation days in the 1930s and early 40s.

Learn more about Irish Coffee on your next trip to Ireland with Celtic Tours World Vacations!

Belfast is Buzzing

Belfast will host a 2 month long celebration to commemorate the Titanic. From theatrical spectacles and a visionary Titanic Light Show to an MTV Music event, it is no wonder why Fodors voted Belfast in the Top 21 Places to Visit in 2012!

If all this isn’t enough, a NEW Titanic Visitor Experience will be opening in March 2012. The Titanic Belfast will be a “must see” for any travelers to Belfast and Northern Ireland. Special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interaction extend throughout the nine galleries, giving visitors to the Titanic Belfast a first class ticket into the world, the catastrophe and the undersea exploration of the Titanic story.

Visit Belfast on your next self-drive vacation to Ireland with Celtic Tours World Vacations.



Enter to win a Belfast City Stay with tickets to the NEW Titanic Belfast Visitor Experience. Like us on facebook, take a fun quiz to test your knowledge of Belfast and the Titanic (don't worry, we give you hints) and be entered to win a 2 night city stay package for two! Contest ends June 29, 2012.

Embarking on Belfast

Explore Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dublin with this new self-drive vacation to Ireland. Belfast, voted in the top 21 places to travel in 2012 by Fodors, is buzzing with excitement this year because of the Centennial anniversary of the Titanic's maiden voyage. This new self-drive vacation to Ireland boasts a 2 night stay in Belfast with tickets to the new Titanic Belfast Visitor Experience (opening March 31, 2012), 2 nights open B&B vouchers to explore Northern Ireland and 2 nights at the Clontarf Castle Hotel right outside of Dublin.
Your Embarking on Belfast Self-Drive Tour Includes:

• 2-nights accommodations in Belfast
• 2-nights open B&B vouchers
• 2-nights accommodations in at the Clontarf Castle Hotel in Dublin
• Ticket to the Titanic Belfast Visitor Experience
• Breakfast daily (except morning of arrival)
• Automatic Car Rental (Economy) - including CDW - Upgrade to larger cars available (Note: Three people traveling together must avail of upgrade to larger car to accommodate) . Car rental is based on pick up and drop off in Dublin.
• Hotel and car taxes included
• Portfolio of travel documents
  
  Embark on Belfast with our new self-drive tour of Ireland.
  
  
  Enter to win a Belfast City Stay with tickets to the NEW Titanic Belfast Visitor Experience. Like us on facebook, take a fun quiz to test your knowledge of Belfast and the Titanic (don't worry, we give you hints) and be entered to win a 2 night city stay package for two! Contest ends June 29, 2012.