Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Exciting New Fall Sale Save up to 350$!!!
SAVE up to $350 ($175 per person sharing) on 11 Night/13 Day Celtic Dream Tour as featured
in our 2010 brochure.
SAVE up to $300 ($150 per person sharing) on ANY 7 Night/9 Day to 10 Night / 12 Day tour as featured in our 2010 brochure.
SAVE up to $150 ($75 per person sharing) on ANY 6 Night/8 Day tour featured in our 2010 brochure.
For More information about the Deals listed above visit us at
http://www.celtictours.com/eblast/Newsletter/supplement/fallsale_bigdiscount.htm
in our 2010 brochure.
SAVE up to $300 ($150 per person sharing) on ANY 7 Night/9 Day to 10 Night / 12 Day tour as featured in our 2010 brochure.
SAVE up to $150 ($75 per person sharing) on ANY 6 Night/8 Day tour featured in our 2010 brochure.
For More information about the Deals listed above visit us at
http://www.celtictours.com/eblast/Newsletter/supplement/fallsale_bigdiscount.htm
Friday, May 29, 2009
Limited Edition
New Sale Prices on some of our favorite tours!
For New Reservations - Limited Space Available - Call Today Before Sold Out!
Save on these tours
New Sale Price!
Celtic Delight - Departures: July 31, Aug 7 & Sept 18
$1298 pp
$1198 pp
$1159 pp
Celtic Sojourn - Departures: Aug 11, Sept 15 & Sept 22
$1869 pp
$1719 pp
$1599 pp
Celtic Dream - Departures: Aug 7 & Sept 18
$2698 pp
$2309 pp
$2298 pp
Heart of Ireland - Departures: Oct 21 & Nov 11
was $1009 pp
now $995 pp
Celtic Charm - Departure: Nov 11
was $579 pp
now $559 pp
Irish Harmony - Departure: Nov 27
was $798 pp
now $788 pp
Sale prices offered on new bookings only. Reservations must be under deposit by June 30, 2009.All reservations are subject to availability at time of booking.Prices are based on twin room sharing. Cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons.
~Other dates may be available - please call~Special Group Rates are available for parties of 8 or more!
For New Reservations - Limited Space Available - Call Today Before Sold Out!
Save on these tours
New Sale Price!
Celtic Delight - Departures: July 31, Aug 7 & Sept 18
$1298 pp
$1198 pp
$1159 pp
Celtic Sojourn - Departures: Aug 11, Sept 15 & Sept 22
$1869 pp
$1719 pp
$1599 pp
Celtic Dream - Departures: Aug 7 & Sept 18
$2698 pp
$2309 pp
$2298 pp
Heart of Ireland - Departures: Oct 21 & Nov 11
was $1009 pp
now $995 pp
Celtic Charm - Departure: Nov 11
was $579 pp
now $559 pp
Irish Harmony - Departure: Nov 27
was $798 pp
now $788 pp
Sale prices offered on new bookings only. Reservations must be under deposit by June 30, 2009.All reservations are subject to availability at time of booking.Prices are based on twin room sharing. Cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons.
~Other dates may be available - please call~Special Group Rates are available for parties of 8 or more!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Spring And Summer Saleto Ireland
Spring & Summer Sale to Ireland!
Celtic Tours and Aer Lingus are proud to offer you the following Super Sale Summer Packages!
Package #16 Nights First Class Hotel Open vouchers + Car Rental + Airfare - May 1 - Aug 23 - from $983 per person twinBook Package #1 - Start Shannon / End DublinBook Package #1 - Start/End ShannonBook Package #1 - Start/End Dublin
Package #25 Nights B&B / Guest Home open voucher + 1 night 4-star hotel in Limerick pre-booked or open voucher+ Car Rental + Airfare - May 1-Aug 23 - from $844 per person twinBook Package #2 - in/out ShannonBook Package #2 - in Shannon/out Dublin
Package #35 Nights B&B / Guest Home open voucher + 1 night Ashford Castle + Car Rental + AirfareMay 1-Aug 23 - from $984 per person twinBook Package #3 - in/out Shannon
Sale prices are based on Sale Fares offered on specific dates and specific flights. Other flights and fares are available.A limited number of seats are available on any given flight. Subject to availability at time of booking.To see a list of applicable dates/flights/gateways - please click here: Sale Fare Dates & Flights
CELTIC TOURSS1860 Western Ave., Albany, NY 122031-800-833-4373
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Friday, April 10, 2009
Savings Up to $640 On Our Most Popolar Tours
CELTIC TOURS ANNOUNCES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES AND LAND REDUCTIONS OF UP TO $640 Per COUPLE.
Albany- NY April 8, 2009- Celtic Tours World Vacations announces guaranteed departures and an astounding reduction on their escorted tour series. There is no better time to plan a journey to Ireland or Italy. Summer land prices start $1278 p.p. with an additional $300 per couple discount.
Celtic Tours is offering deep discounts on selected guaranteed departures:
IRELAND: Celtic Delight- July 31 and August 14- $1278 P.P.–Additional discount per couple - $300; Celtic Dream - August 14 -$2509 P.P. - Additional discount per couple- $600; Celtic Dream- Sept. 18 $2689 - Additional discount per couple- $640; Celtic Sojourn- August 18 and Sept 22 -$1869 P.P. Additional discount per couple- $500; Irish Harmony- Oct 16- $859 P.P. Additional discount per couple- $100; Heart of Ireland-Oct 21-$1085 P.P.- Additional discount per couple- $200 and Irish Charm -Nov 11- $629 P.P, Additional discount per couple- $50
ITALY: Tuscan Experience: June 7,12 and Sept. 5-$1750 P.P.-Additional discount-$300 per couple and the Southern Italian Odyssey: May 24,June 7- $1199- Additional discount-$150 per couple.
There is no better time to experience the charm of Ireland or Italy. To see the complete range of discounts offered, travel agents should visit celtictours.com and scroll down to the “Sales and Specials” links.
Travel Agents are urged to book by soon as space very is limited. Offer is valid on all bookings under deposit by May 1, 2009. Rates apply to individual bookings only. Group rates available. For further detail, please call Celtic Tours World Vacations: 1-800-833-4373 or visit our website at www.celtictours.com.
Don’t forget to keep up to date with the Celtic buzz on Face Book and Twitter.
Celtic Tours World Vacations is a leader in providing vacations to Ireland, Italy, Europe and the South Pacific for over 36 years.
Contact: Carol Dimopoulos – Executive Director - Product Development
carold@celtictours.com
800-833-4373
Albany- NY April 8, 2009- Celtic Tours World Vacations announces guaranteed departures and an astounding reduction on their escorted tour series. There is no better time to plan a journey to Ireland or Italy. Summer land prices start $1278 p.p. with an additional $300 per couple discount.
Celtic Tours is offering deep discounts on selected guaranteed departures:
IRELAND: Celtic Delight- July 31 and August 14- $1278 P.P.–Additional discount per couple - $300; Celtic Dream - August 14 -$2509 P.P. - Additional discount per couple- $600; Celtic Dream- Sept. 18 $2689 - Additional discount per couple- $640; Celtic Sojourn- August 18 and Sept 22 -$1869 P.P. Additional discount per couple- $500; Irish Harmony- Oct 16- $859 P.P. Additional discount per couple- $100; Heart of Ireland-Oct 21-$1085 P.P.- Additional discount per couple- $200 and Irish Charm -Nov 11- $629 P.P, Additional discount per couple- $50
ITALY: Tuscan Experience: June 7,12 and Sept. 5-$1750 P.P.-Additional discount-$300 per couple and the Southern Italian Odyssey: May 24,June 7- $1199- Additional discount-$150 per couple.
There is no better time to experience the charm of Ireland or Italy. To see the complete range of discounts offered, travel agents should visit celtictours.com and scroll down to the “Sales and Specials” links.
Travel Agents are urged to book by soon as space very is limited. Offer is valid on all bookings under deposit by May 1, 2009. Rates apply to individual bookings only. Group rates available. For further detail, please call Celtic Tours World Vacations: 1-800-833-4373 or visit our website at www.celtictours.com.
Don’t forget to keep up to date with the Celtic buzz on Face Book and Twitter.
Celtic Tours World Vacations is a leader in providing vacations to Ireland, Italy, Europe and the South Pacific for over 36 years.
Contact: Carol Dimopoulos – Executive Director - Product Development
carold@celtictours.com
800-833-4373
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
2009 SELF-DRIVE SALE!
2009 SELF-DRIVE SALE!
We've done it again! 6 nights from $430 per person!!
Celtic Tours is please to present you with the following fantastic super sale to Ireland!
6 Nights in Ireland
5 Nights Bed and Breakfast open vouchers - your choice of 1500 Farm and Guest Homes throughout Ireland.
1 night - your choice - 1st class hotel in Limerick, Galway, Dublin or Killarney - prebooked at no additional charge
Standard Economy Car (Grp B) - with unlimited mileage
Six full Irish breakfast
FREE Hop on-Hop off ½ day Dublin City Tour
FREE admission to Kilkenny Castle or Belleek China Factory (choice must be selected at time of booking)
FREE Ireland Discount Admission book to over 100 sites throughout Ireland
FREE Travelers Guide to Ireland with road map
Plus local taxes and service charges in Ireland
All rates are Per Person Sharing Twin Room
Rates applicable to New bookings only
Rates are based on noted land inclusions (airfare is sold separately)
Celtic Tours is happy to offer the following upgrades to your package - at the lowest possible rates!
· Upgrade to automatic car
· Upgrade to include CDW
· Upgrade to Deluxe Castle or 5-star hotel
Special rates also available on airfare on Aer Lingus and other airlines to Ireland!
Visit our website http://www.celtictours.com for the best possible rates!
Call 1-800-833-4373 to book this special toda
We've done it again! 6 nights from $430 per person!!
Celtic Tours is please to present you with the following fantastic super sale to Ireland!
6 Nights in Ireland
5 Nights Bed and Breakfast open vouchers - your choice of 1500 Farm and Guest Homes throughout Ireland.
1 night - your choice - 1st class hotel in Limerick, Galway, Dublin or Killarney - prebooked at no additional charge
Standard Economy Car (Grp B) - with unlimited mileage
Six full Irish breakfast
FREE Hop on-Hop off ½ day Dublin City Tour
FREE admission to Kilkenny Castle or Belleek China Factory (choice must be selected at time of booking)
FREE Ireland Discount Admission book to over 100 sites throughout Ireland
FREE Travelers Guide to Ireland with road map
Plus local taxes and service charges in Ireland
All rates are Per Person Sharing Twin Room
Rates applicable to New bookings only
Rates are based on noted land inclusions (airfare is sold separately)
Celtic Tours is happy to offer the following upgrades to your package - at the lowest possible rates!
· Upgrade to automatic car
· Upgrade to include CDW
· Upgrade to Deluxe Castle or 5-star hotel
Special rates also available on airfare on Aer Lingus and other airlines to Ireland!
Visit our website http://www.celtictours.com for the best possible rates!
Call 1-800-833-4373 to book this special toda
Friday, March 6, 2009
Irish Harmony-EXTRA VALUE
Irish Harmony
Experience the best of Ireland on this extra value tour. Your Irish Harmony tour 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 Brewery.
Your Celtic Vacation Includes:
• Land cost of this tour. Celtic Tours offers a full
range of air options. See our website for details.
• First Class Hotels with private bath or shower for five nights.
• Full Irish breakfasts daily, except day of arrival.
• Four hotel dinners.
• Daily sightseeing by luxury coach with the services of a Celtic Tours driver/guide, including tours to the Guinness Storehouse, Waterford Crystal Factory and Blarney Woollen Mills.
• Touring of the Ring of Kerry and panoramic tour of Dublin’s fair city.
• Porterage of one suitcase per person.
• Optional pub entertainment.
• Tips and taxes in Ireland. Gratuities to the driver/guide not included.
• Celtic Tours portfolio of travel documents.
Your Itinerary
Day 01, Friday: U.S. to Ireland. Evening departure for our overnight flight from the U.S. to Ireland. Dinner is served shortly after take-off.
Day 02, Saturday: Dublin. Early morning arrival at Dublin Airport where we are met by our Celtic Tours driver/guide after clearing customs. Transfer by deluxe motorcoach to our Dublin hotel. Time to rest, relax or independently explore Ireland’s capital city. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Day 03, Sunday: Dublin. Time to enjoy your first full Irish breakfast. Morning departure for a visit to the Guinness Brewery in nearby Dublin. A panoramic view of Dublin includes Phoenix Park, the largest public park in Europe, which houses the residence of the American Ambassador to Ireland and the President of Ireland. The park is also home to the Dublin Zoo. Return to our hotel in the mid-afternoon. Remainder of the day is free. Dinner is on your own this evening. Optional pub entertainment tonight.
Day 04, Monday: Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford. Morning departure from our hotel, we travel south to Kilkenny where we have time to stroll this ancient city. Shop, browse or visit Kyteler’s Inn, the oldest pub in Kilkenny. Optional visit to Kilkenny Castle, ancient home of the Butler Clan. Mid-afternoon departure for nearby Waterford, arriving at our hotel at approximately 4:00 p.m. Dinner and overnight in Waterford.
Day 05, Tuesday: Waterford - Blarney - Killarney. Morning visit to the world famous Waterford Crystal Factory. Leaving Waterford, we travel south to Cork and Blarney. Visit Blarney Woollen Mills for optional shopping for knitwear, tweeds, crystal and china. Enjoy a pub lunch on your own. Continue over the Cork and Kerry mountains to Killarney for dinner and overnight. Optional pub entertainment tonight.
Day 06, Wednesday: Ring of Kerry. Today, we depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling from Killarney we come to the town of Killorglin, famous for "Puck Fair," and from here we commence the ring tour. Our drive is along the coastline of the broad Iveragh Peninsula, through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Sneem. The scenery is spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys and rocky mountains blend in awesome beauty. As one looks around it is easy to agree with the old Irish saying, "Even if a man has only a small bit of earth here, he has a lot of the heavens." From Sneem, we continue via "Ladies View" back to Killarney. Dinner and overnight at our Killarney hotel.
Day 07, Thursday: Shannon Airport - U.S. After breakfast we have a leisurely departure for nearby Shannon Airport where our tour ends approximately 10:30 a.m. Ample time allowed for last minute duty-free shopping before boarding our flight home. We arrive back in the U.S. the same day.
2009 / 2010 Departures
Irish Harmony
7 days-Cost Per Person Sharing
Depart Return To Land
U.S. Fri U.S. Thurs Only Cost
SEE OUR WEB SITE FOR DATES and NEW LOW PRICING.
Hotels or Similar
Tallaght, Co. Dublin: Tower Hotel (2 nts.)
Waterford: Dooley’s Hotel (1 nt.)
Killarney: Killarney Towers (2 nts.)
IMPORTANT: Dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later, on Saturday. This tour departs Dublin Airport on Day 02 @ 9:30 am. Land only passengers may join the tour at Dublin Airport on Day 02. Tour ends at Shannon Airport at 10:30 am for all passengers.
Visit us on the web and book online at http://www.celtictours.com
Celtic Charm-NEW LOW PRICES
Celtic Charm
From Bunratty to Dingle Bay, this tour offers magnificent scenery and all the charms Ireland has to offer!
Your Itinerary
Day 01, Wednesday: U.S. to Ireland. Evening departure from the U.S. for overnight flight to Ireland. Dinner is served shortly after departure. (Note: Flight information is required for those clients that purchase land only.)
Day 02, Thursday: Shannonside. Early morning arrival at Shannon Airport. Having cleared Irish customs, our driver guide will escort us to our motorcoach and transfer us to our nearby hotel. Early morning transfer from Shannon to Bunratty. Those arriving after the transfer time can meet the group at the Bunratty hotel. Some free time to rest. Afternoon sightseeing tour takes us to the Western Atlantic coastline. Travel via Ennis to Lahinch, Miltown Malbay, Spanish Point, and Kilkee. Return to our hotel in Bunratty. Optional medieval castle banquet tonight at Bunratty Castle. (Banquet must be pre-booked with initial reservation at $93.00 per person.)
Day 03, Friday: Limerick - Blarney – Cork. Morning departure from Limerick. We travel southeast via Charleville and Mallow to Blarney. Optional visit to kiss the Blarney Stone or shop for knitwear, Irish Crystal, or gifts. Continue sightseeing in West Cork. Dinner and overnight in Cork. Optional evening pub entertainment.
Day 04, Saturday: Cork - Bantry Bay - Kenmare – Killarney. Departing our hotel, we travel to scenic Bantry Bay, one of the largest deep sea ports in Europe. As we travel on to Kenmare, we will see palms and many unusual plants that are natural to this area, situated on the Gulf Stream. Onwards to Kenmare and Moll’s Gap, overlooking the scenic Lakes of Killarney. Continue on to Killarney for dinner and overnight. Tonight we have an optional visit to the lively pubs in Killarney.
Day 05, Sunday: Killarney - Dingle Peninsula – Killarney. Departing Killarney, we drive along the Kerry coast to the Dingle Peninsula, which offers magnificent coastal scenery. Beyond Slea Head, we see the Blasket Islands, the last outpost of Europe. Dinner and overnight in Killarney. Optional evening pub entertainment.
Day 06, Monday: Killarney - Shannon Airport – U.S. Morning departure from Killarney for our two-hour transfer to Shannon Airport. We arrive at Shannon approx. 9:30a.m., allowing ample time for last minute duty free shopping before boarding your flight home. Arrive home to the U.S. the same day. (Note: You will go through U.S. Customs at Shannon Airport.)
Day 02, Thursday: Shannonside. Early morning arrival at Shannon Airport. Having cleared Irish customs, our driver guide will escort us to our motorcoach and transfer us to our nearby hotel. Early morning transfer from Shannon to Bunratty. Those arriving after the transfer time can meet the group at the Bunratty hotel. Some free time to rest. Afternoon sightseeing tour takes us to the Western Atlantic coastline. Travel via Ennis to Lahinch, Miltown Malbay, Spanish Point, and Kilkee. Return to our hotel in Bunratty. Optional medieval castle banquet tonight at Bunratty Castle. (Banquet must be pre-booked with initial reservation at $93.00 per person.)
Day 03, Friday: Limerick - Blarney – Cork. Morning departure from Limerick. We travel southeast via Charleville and Mallow to Blarney. Optional visit to kiss the Blarney Stone or shop for knitwear, Irish Crystal, or gifts. Continue sightseeing in West Cork. Dinner and overnight in Cork. Optional evening pub entertainment.
Day 04, Saturday: Cork - Bantry Bay - Kenmare – Killarney. Departing our hotel, we travel to scenic Bantry Bay, one of the largest deep sea ports in Europe. As we travel on to Kenmare, we will see palms and many unusual plants that are natural to this area, situated on the Gulf Stream. Onwards to Kenmare and Moll’s Gap, overlooking the scenic Lakes of Killarney. Continue on to Killarney for dinner and overnight. Tonight we have an optional visit to the lively pubs in Killarney.
Day 05, Sunday: Killarney - Dingle Peninsula – Killarney. Departing Killarney, we drive along the Kerry coast to the Dingle Peninsula, which offers magnificent coastal scenery. Beyond Slea Head, we see the Blasket Islands, the last outpost of Europe. Dinner and overnight in Killarney. Optional evening pub entertainment.
Day 06, Monday: Killarney - Shannon Airport – U.S. Morning departure from Killarney for our two-hour transfer to Shannon Airport. We arrive at Shannon approx. 9:30a.m., allowing ample time for last minute duty free shopping before boarding your flight home. Arrive home to the U.S. the same day. (Note: You will go through U.S. Customs at Shannon Airport.)
2009 Departures
Celtic Charm
6 days-Cost Per Person Sharing
Depart Return Land
U.S. To U.S. Only
Wed. Mon. Cost
Jan 28 Feb 02 $599
Feb 04 Feb 09 $619
Feb 11 Feb 16 $619
Feb 18 Feb 23 $619
Feb 25 Mar 02 $629
Mar 04 Mar 09 $629
Mar 18 Mar 23 $629
Mar 25 Mar 30 $629
Apr 01 Apr 06 $649
Apr 08 Apr 13 $659
Apr 15 Apr 20 $649
Apr 22 Apr 27 $649
Oct 14 Oct 19 $649
Oct 21 Oct 26 $679
Oct 28 Nov 02 $649
Nov 04 Nov 09 $629
Nov 11 Nov 16 $629
Nov 18 Nov 23 $629
Nov 25 Nov 30 $619
Dec 02 Dec 07 $619
Single Room Supplement $219
Celtic Charm
6 days-Cost Per Person Sharing
Depart Return Land
U.S. To U.S. Only
Wed. Mon. Cost
Jan 28 Feb 02 $599
Feb 04 Feb 09 $619
Feb 11 Feb 16 $619
Feb 18 Feb 23 $619
Feb 25 Mar 02 $629
Mar 04 Mar 09 $629
Mar 18 Mar 23 $629
Mar 25 Mar 30 $629
Apr 01 Apr 06 $649
Apr 08 Apr 13 $659
Apr 15 Apr 20 $649
Apr 22 Apr 27 $649
Oct 14 Oct 19 $649
Oct 21 Oct 26 $679
Oct 28 Nov 02 $649
Nov 04 Nov 09 $629
Nov 11 Nov 16 $629
Nov 18 Nov 23 $629
Nov 25 Nov 30 $619
Dec 02 Dec 07 $619
Single Room Supplement $219
Hotels or similar:
Limerick: Bunratty Castle Hotel (1 nt.)
Cork: Celtic Ross Hotel (1 nt.)
Killarney: Killarney Towers (2 nts.)
Limerick: Bunratty Castle Hotel (1 nt.)
Cork: Celtic Ross Hotel (1 nt.)
Killarney: Killarney Towers (2 nts.)
Your Celtic Vacation Includes:
• Land cost of tour selected. Celtic Tours offers a full range of air options. See page 23 for details.
• First Class and Superior First Class hotels throughout.
• Dinner each evening except on Day 02. Optional castle banquet available at time of booking.
• Full sightseeing by Deluxe Touring Motorcoach.
• Professional Irish driver/guide to escort you throughout.
• Visits to: Blarney Woollen Mills and Dingle Peninsula.
• 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.
AVAILABLE ONLINE: Travel Agents - please visit our website to book this tour or many others for your clients online today.
IMPORTANT: Departure dates shown are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later on Thursday. Morning transfers for this tour are available and will depart from Shannon Airport for passengers who book air with Celtic Tours. If Celtic Tours does not book your air, you may avail of these free transfers, provided you provide your flight information within 45 days prior to departure and you are available 30 minutes prior to airport departure. Otherwise, you must find your own transfer to your first night hotel. Tour ends at Shannon Airport at 9:30 a.m.
Airfare: Celtic Tours offers a wide range of air options for you. Current Aer Lingus airfares from Aer Lingus gateways can be found on page 23. We do offer other airline and gateway options. Up-to-date airfares are available via email at reservations@celtictours.com or via our website at www.celtictours.com. You may also book this tour online. Published fares apply to individual reservations. Group reservations—please review your group contract or contact our group department at 1-800-833-4373.
Visit us on the web and book online at www.celtictours.com
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• Land cost of tour selected. Celtic Tours offers a full range of air options. See page 23 for details.
• First Class and Superior First Class hotels throughout.
• Dinner each evening except on Day 02. Optional castle banquet available at time of booking.
• Full sightseeing by Deluxe Touring Motorcoach.
• Professional Irish driver/guide to escort you throughout.
• Visits to: Blarney Woollen Mills and Dingle Peninsula.
• 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.
AVAILABLE ONLINE: Travel Agents - please visit our website to book this tour or many others for your clients online today.
IMPORTANT: Departure dates shown are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later on Thursday. Morning transfers for this tour are available and will depart from Shannon Airport for passengers who book air with Celtic Tours. If Celtic Tours does not book your air, you may avail of these free transfers, provided you provide your flight information within 45 days prior to departure and you are available 30 minutes prior to airport departure. Otherwise, you must find your own transfer to your first night hotel. Tour ends at Shannon Airport at 9:30 a.m.
Airfare: Celtic Tours offers a wide range of air options for you. Current Aer Lingus airfares from Aer Lingus gateways can be found on page 23. We do offer other airline and gateway options. Up-to-date airfares are available via email at reservations@celtictours.com or via our website at www.celtictours.com. You may also book this tour online. Published fares apply to individual reservations. Group reservations—please review your group contract or contact our group department at 1-800-833-4373.
Visit us on the web and book online at www.celtictours.com
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Heart of Ireland-NEW LOW PRICES
THE HEART OF IRELANDThe Heart of Ireland remains a great tour at a great price! A new and updated itineary gives you more historic and scenic Ireland for 2009.
Your Itinerary
Day 01, Wednesday: U.S. to Ireland. Depart U.S. for our overnight flight to Ireland. Dinner is served on board.
Day 02, Thursday: Dublin. Early morning arrival in Dublin where we are met by our Celtic Tours driver/guide after clearing customs. Depart Dublin Airport and transfer to our Dublin hotel. Some free time to rest or independently enjoy the city center attractions and stores. Overnight in Dublin.
Day 03, Friday: Cashel – Blarney – Killarney. Morning departure from Dublin. We travel southwest via the horse racing and breeding County of Kildare to County Tipperary and the historic Rock of Cashel, an ancient castle fortress of the Kings of Ireland. After a photo stop we continue on to Blarney. Optional visit to the Blarney Castle to kiss the famed Blarney Stone or shop at Blarney Woollen Mills for tweeds, knitwear, crystal and china. Continue on to Killarney for dinner and overnight. Optional pub entertainment tonight in Killarney.
Day 04, Saturday: Killarney – Dingle Peninsula Tour. A delightful day takes us along the Kerry coast to the Dingle Peninsula, which offers magnificent coastal scenery. Beyond Slea Head, we see the Blasket Islands, the last outpost of Europe. A full day tour returning to Killarney for dinner and overnight.
Day 05, Sunday: Killarney – Galway. Morning departure from Killarney. We travel via Ennis to Ardrahan in County Galway where we pause for tea/coffee and scones at Rathbaun Farm. Here we will see a farming family carry out everyday chores including sheep shearing and watch as the sheepdogs maneuver the flock. We continue on to our Galway hotel for dinner and overnight. Optional pub entertainment tonight in Galway.
Day 06, Monday: Galway – Athlone – Kells – Kingscourt. Departing Galway, we travel via Loughrea where we visit St. Brendan’s Cathedral. Constructed in 1897, it contains outstanding examples of stained glass by various Irish artists. We travel onwards via County Meath and Kells to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 07, Tuesday: Kingscourt – Dublin – Kingscourt. Today we travel south to Dublin where we take a tour of historic Kilmainham Jail, which covers some of the most heroic and tragic events in Irish history from 1780 to the 1920’s. We visit the nearby Guinness Brewery Storehouse for a short tour and a sample brew. Our tour ends approximately 12:45 pm. Free time in downtown Dublin. At 3:30 p.m. we board our coach and return to our hotel in Kingscourt arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Day 08, Wednesday: Dublin Airport – U.S. Morning departure for Dublin Airport where our tour ends at approximately 8:00 a.m. for our return flight home. Ample time allowed for last minute duty-free shopping before boarding our flight. We arrive home the same day.
Your Celtic Vacation Includes:
• Land cost of this tour. Celtic Tours offers a full range of air options. See page 23 for details.
• First Class and Superior Class Hotels with private bath or shower for six nights.
• Full Irish breakfast daily, except day of arrival.
• Five (5) hotel dinners.
• Tea/coffee and Irish Farmhouse scones at an actual Irish working farm where we see sheep shearing and watch the sheepdogs maneuver the flock.
• Visits to Blarney Woollen Mills, Dingle Peninsula, St. Brendan’s Cathedral, Kilmainham Jail and the Guinness Brewery Storehouse.
• Transportation and sightseeing by Deluxe Motorcoach throughout.
• Professional Irish driver/guide to escort you throughout your tour. (Note: Tip to the driver/guide is not included.)
• Porterage of one suitcase per person.
• Service charges and local taxes in Ireland.
• Celtic Tours flight bag and portfolio of travel documents.
2009 Departures
Heart of Ireland
8 days-Cost Per Person Sharing
Depart Return To Land
U.S. Wed. U.S. Wed. Only Cost
Jan 21 Jan 28 $969
Jan 28 Feb 04 $969
Feb 04 Feb 11 $979
Feb 11 Feb 18 $979
Feb 18 Feb 25 $989
Feb 25 Mar 04 $989
Mar 04 Mar 11 $1015
Mar 11 Mar 18 $1055
Mar 18 Mar 25 $1015
Mar 25 Apr 01 $1015
Apr 01 Apr 08 $1055
Apr 08 Apr 15 $1067
Apr 15 Apr 22 $1055
Apr 22 Apr 29 $1055
Oct 14 Oct 21 $1075
Oct 21 Oct 28 $1085
Oct 28 Nov 04 $1075
Nov 04 Nov 11 $1045
Nov 11 Nov 18 $1045
Nov 18 Nov 25 $1045
Nov 25 Dec 02 $1035
Dec 02 Dec 09 $1035
Single Room Supplement $329
Triple Room Reduction $14 p.p.
Hotels or similar:
Dublin: Academy Plaza/Maldron Hotel (1 nt.)
Killarney: Killarney Towers (2 nts.)
Galway: Courtyard by Marriott Hotel (1 nt.)
Kingscourt/
Drogheda: Cabra Castle/The D Hotel (2 nts.)
IMPORTANT: Dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later, on Thursday. The tour departs Dublin Airport on Day 02 @ 8:15 am. Land only passengers may join the tour at Dublin Airport or at the Dublin hotel on Day 02. Tour ends at Dublin Airport at 8:00 am for all passengers.
Airfare: Celtic Tours offers a wide range of air options for you. Current Aer Lingus airfares from Aer Lingus gateways can be found on page 23. We do offer other airline and gateway options.
Up-to-date airfares are available via email at reservations@celtictours.com or via our website at www.celtictours.com. You may also book this tour online. Published fares apply to individual reservations. Group reservations—please review your group contract or contact our group department at 1-800-833-4373.
Visit us on the web and book online at www.celtictours.com
Day 01, Wednesday: U.S. to Ireland. Depart U.S. for our overnight flight to Ireland. Dinner is served on board.
Day 02, Thursday: Dublin. Early morning arrival in Dublin where we are met by our Celtic Tours driver/guide after clearing customs. Depart Dublin Airport and transfer to our Dublin hotel. Some free time to rest or independently enjoy the city center attractions and stores. Overnight in Dublin.
Day 03, Friday: Cashel – Blarney – Killarney. Morning departure from Dublin. We travel southwest via the horse racing and breeding County of Kildare to County Tipperary and the historic Rock of Cashel, an ancient castle fortress of the Kings of Ireland. After a photo stop we continue on to Blarney. Optional visit to the Blarney Castle to kiss the famed Blarney Stone or shop at Blarney Woollen Mills for tweeds, knitwear, crystal and china. Continue on to Killarney for dinner and overnight. Optional pub entertainment tonight in Killarney.
Day 04, Saturday: Killarney – Dingle Peninsula Tour. A delightful day takes us along the Kerry coast to the Dingle Peninsula, which offers magnificent coastal scenery. Beyond Slea Head, we see the Blasket Islands, the last outpost of Europe. A full day tour returning to Killarney for dinner and overnight.
Day 05, Sunday: Killarney – Galway. Morning departure from Killarney. We travel via Ennis to Ardrahan in County Galway where we pause for tea/coffee and scones at Rathbaun Farm. Here we will see a farming family carry out everyday chores including sheep shearing and watch as the sheepdogs maneuver the flock. We continue on to our Galway hotel for dinner and overnight. Optional pub entertainment tonight in Galway.
Day 06, Monday: Galway – Athlone – Kells – Kingscourt. Departing Galway, we travel via Loughrea where we visit St. Brendan’s Cathedral. Constructed in 1897, it contains outstanding examples of stained glass by various Irish artists. We travel onwards via County Meath and Kells to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 07, Tuesday: Kingscourt – Dublin – Kingscourt. Today we travel south to Dublin where we take a tour of historic Kilmainham Jail, which covers some of the most heroic and tragic events in Irish history from 1780 to the 1920’s. We visit the nearby Guinness Brewery Storehouse for a short tour and a sample brew. Our tour ends approximately 12:45 pm. Free time in downtown Dublin. At 3:30 p.m. we board our coach and return to our hotel in Kingscourt arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Day 08, Wednesday: Dublin Airport – U.S. Morning departure for Dublin Airport where our tour ends at approximately 8:00 a.m. for our return flight home. Ample time allowed for last minute duty-free shopping before boarding our flight. We arrive home the same day.
Your Celtic Vacation Includes:
• Land cost of this tour. Celtic Tours offers a full range of air options. See page 23 for details.
• First Class and Superior Class Hotels with private bath or shower for six nights.
• Full Irish breakfast daily, except day of arrival.
• Five (5) hotel dinners.
• Tea/coffee and Irish Farmhouse scones at an actual Irish working farm where we see sheep shearing and watch the sheepdogs maneuver the flock.
• Visits to Blarney Woollen Mills, Dingle Peninsula, St. Brendan’s Cathedral, Kilmainham Jail and the Guinness Brewery Storehouse.
• Transportation and sightseeing by Deluxe Motorcoach throughout.
• Professional Irish driver/guide to escort you throughout your tour. (Note: Tip to the driver/guide is not included.)
• Porterage of one suitcase per person.
• Service charges and local taxes in Ireland.
• Celtic Tours flight bag and portfolio of travel documents.
2009 Departures
Heart of Ireland
8 days-Cost Per Person Sharing
Depart Return To Land
U.S. Wed. U.S. Wed. Only Cost
Jan 21 Jan 28 $969
Jan 28 Feb 04 $969
Feb 04 Feb 11 $979
Feb 11 Feb 18 $979
Feb 18 Feb 25 $989
Feb 25 Mar 04 $989
Mar 04 Mar 11 $1015
Mar 11 Mar 18 $1055
Mar 18 Mar 25 $1015
Mar 25 Apr 01 $1015
Apr 01 Apr 08 $1055
Apr 08 Apr 15 $1067
Apr 15 Apr 22 $1055
Apr 22 Apr 29 $1055
Oct 14 Oct 21 $1075
Oct 21 Oct 28 $1085
Oct 28 Nov 04 $1075
Nov 04 Nov 11 $1045
Nov 11 Nov 18 $1045
Nov 18 Nov 25 $1045
Nov 25 Dec 02 $1035
Dec 02 Dec 09 $1035
Single Room Supplement $329
Triple Room Reduction $14 p.p.
Hotels or similar:
Dublin: Academy Plaza/Maldron Hotel (1 nt.)
Killarney: Killarney Towers (2 nts.)
Galway: Courtyard by Marriott Hotel (1 nt.)
Kingscourt/
Drogheda: Cabra Castle/The D Hotel (2 nts.)
IMPORTANT: Dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later, on Thursday. The tour departs Dublin Airport on Day 02 @ 8:15 am. Land only passengers may join the tour at Dublin Airport or at the Dublin hotel on Day 02. Tour ends at Dublin Airport at 8:00 am for all passengers.
Airfare: Celtic Tours offers a wide range of air options for you. Current Aer Lingus airfares from Aer Lingus gateways can be found on page 23. We do offer other airline and gateway options.
Up-to-date airfares are available via email at reservations@celtictours.com or via our website at www.celtictours.com. You may also book this tour online. Published fares apply to individual reservations. Group reservations—please review your group contract or contact our group department at 1-800-833-4373.
Visit us on the web and book online at www.celtictours.com
ORIGINAL Pub Tour!
CELTIC TOURS FEATURES our ORIGINAL PUB TOUR
THE SHORT BREAK
- Join us for a festive celebration! Our Short Break offeres an excellent value while offering you a taste of Ireland.
- Prices starting at $499 land only/ $999 land and air.
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Round-trip airfare from JFK, BOS or ORD or land only as selected. Other cities also available.
First Class hotels with private bath or shower for three (3) nights.
Full breakfast daily, except day of arrival.
Dinner daily.
Deluxe motorcoach throughout for all transfers and sightseeing.
Professional Irish driver/guide throughout.
Porterage of one (1) suitcase per person.
Optional Pub Entertainment, Shopping, and Optional Golf.
Tips and taxes in Ireland. Gratuities to the driver/guide not included.
Celtic Tours portfolio of travel documents.
Day 01, Thursday: U.S. to Ireland. Evening departure for our overnight flight from the U.S. to Ireland. Dinner is served shortly after take-off.
Day 02, Friday: Shannon - Killarney. Early morning arrival at Shannon Airport where we are met by our Celtic Tours driver/guide after we clear customs. Leaving Shannon Airport, we travel to Killarney where we have some free time to rest. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Killarney. Tonight enjoy optional pub entertainment in Killarney.
Day 03, Saturday: Ring of Kerry Tour. Today, we depart on one of Ireland's most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling from Killarney we come to the town of Killorglin, famous for "Puck Fair," and from here we commence the ring tour. Our drive is along the coastline of the broad Iveragh Peninsula, through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Sneem. The scenery is spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys and rocky mountains blend in awesome beauty. As one looks around it is easy to agree with the old Irish saying, "Even if a man has only a small bit of earth here, he has a lot of the heavens." From Sneem, we continue via "Ladies View" back to Killarney. Dinner and overnight at our Killarney hotel.
Day 04, Sunday: Killarney - Blarney. Depart Killarney and travel to Blarney with an optional visit to Blarney Castle to kiss the famous Blarney Stone or shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Continue on to Cork City where we have some free time before returning to Killarney for dinner and overnight. Optional pub entertainment in Killarney.
Day 05, Monday: Killarney-Shannon-U.S. After a leisurely breakfast, we depart our hotel for Shannon Airport where we have ample time for some last minute duty-free shopping before boarding our flight home. Arrive home the same day.
Visit our website http://www.celtictours.com/ to book online.
Please note, airfare may be able for those dates where TBD is noted. Air is only available 11 months from departure - and inside 11 months - the TBD may no longer apply.
Tips to your driver/guide are not included.
For those purchasing Land Only - please note there will be one early morning transfer to and from Shannon Airport on day of arrival and day of departure. Those passengers arriving after the transfer leaves Shannon Airport on day 02 - Friday - will need to make their own way to Killarney. We will be happy to add a pre-night for you - to avoid missing this early morning transfer.
1860 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
Ph: 1-800-833-4373 / 1-518-862-0042
Fx: 1-518-862-0152 / 1-518-862-1820
Email: operations@celtictours.com
Web: http://www.celtictours.com
Albany, NY 12203
Ph: 1-800-833-4373 / 1-518-862-0042
Fx: 1-518-862-0152 / 1-518-862-1820
Email: operations@celtictours.com
Web: http://www.celtictours.com
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2009 Roman Experience for Groups
The Roman Experience
Perfect for family groups!
Experience the magic of the Eternal City during the spring and summer for low season prices! Imagine strolling down the Via Veneto or sitting in an outdoor café in Roma during April for $1499 and July and August for only $1899 plus taxes . This unheard of price includes air, transfers, sightseeing and four dinners and fuel surcharges! No hidden surprises. Breakfast and dinner daily so that you can travel like royalty on your budget. Gather up your family for an unforgettable experience!
*Excludes Easter.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Rome
Welcome aboard your overnight flight to Rome. Relax with in-flight meals and entertainment as you cross the Atlantic.
Day 2 – Welcome to Rome!
Land at Leonardo da Vinci, Rome’s main airport where your driver and assistant will wait for you at the airport for a private transfer to your hotel. Check into your hotel and settle in for a four night stay. Later in the day, meet with your Tour Representative and you will have an opportunity to ask questions about your stay and attractions to visit in the coming days. This evening we will enjoy a dinner at the hotel (drinks NOT included). Overnight.
Day 3 -: Rome Sightseeing
After breakfast at the hotel, this morning take an excursion to see the classic monuments of the ANCIENT ROME. Your Roman guide will take you on a pleasant stroll from Piazza Venezia, Rome Historical Centre with "The Vittoriano" the altar dedicated to the King Vittorio Emanuele II in 1911 - The Capitol Square is a work of Michelangelo dating back to the 16th century together with a marvellous stairways called "The Cordonata" (Visit) - The Roman Forums were the political, military and social centre of the whole Roman Empire - Temple of Julius Cesar - Basilica Emilia, the Arch of Titus and the holy road (Visit) - Colosseum, the Rome's greatest amphitheatre built by the Emperor Vespasian in 72 A.C. (Visit) - The Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli housing The Statue of Moses, Michelangelo's masterpiece (Visit).
The afternoon is free, to choose what you would like to see and do. You will have an opportunity to talk about places to go during your hospitality session on the day of arrival in Rome.
Dinner at the hotel (drinks not included) - Overnight
Day 4 -: Rome at Leisure (Optional tours)
BB Basis at the hotel
Today you have a full day at leisure to wander on your own through the majestic city. Nowhere more than here will you get a sense of the continuity of Italian civilization. In the streets or in the piazzas, in the gardens and churches, or in front of the palaces, the visitor will understand why Rome has always considered itself a capital, eternally renewing herself and finding strength in her rich past.
OPTION 1: f you wish, you may like to take a day tour to Naples and Pompeii: We leave the hotel and join the Autostrada del Sole from where you can admire the Abbey of Montecassino, noted for its famous battle during the Second World War and completely rebuilt after the War.
In Naples take a drive around to see the most important places and get great views of the city (panoramic view of the city). Today you will taste for lunch the wonderful REAL NEAPOLITAN PIZZA with Buffalo Mozzarella and fresh tomatoes Then cross the fertile valley of Mount Vesuvius to Pompeii. Visit the excavations on foot with a local guide on an archaeological journey through the ancient, fascinating city which was completely destroyed by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D., where you can picture the everyday life of the Imperial Age (tickets included).
(Tour includes: transportation by Deluxe Coach, entrance tickets in Pompei, Step on Guide in Pompei, lunch with pizza, Tour escort).- $160 pp based upon a minimum of 15 passengers.
OPTION 2: You may prefer to visit Assisi. A chance to spend a delightful day out of Rome, to visit Umbria, one of the most picturesque regions of Italy rich in vineyards, olive trees and the famous hill-top villages across the valley. The route is dotted with charming medieval towns such as Orvieto, renowned for its beautiful Cathedral, Spoleto (Giancarlo Menotti’s Festival dei Due Mondi), Trevi, Foligno, Spello and most famous of all Assisi. The mystic town of Saint Francis, still surrounded by the ancient walls, is built on the green slopes of Mount Subasio with its colourful houses of pink stone. Narrow streets, flower-decked balconies, noble palaces, all provide beautiful views for memorable pictures (do not forget your camera). An interesting guided visit to St. Francis Basilica with its early renaissance master-pieces of Giotto and Cimabue and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Enjoy browsing in the old town, shopping in the little stores and in the artisan shops.
(Tour includes: transportation by Deluxe Coach – Tour escort – Step on guide in Assisi)
$ 130 pp based upon a minimum of 15 passengers
OPTION 3 You may prefer to visit CAPRI: After leaving the hotel, take the Autostrada del Sole (major Italian highway) toward Naples. Upon arrival in Naples, embark and departure for the Island of Capri. Upon arrival at Marina Grande, weather and sea conditions permitting, visit the Blue Grotto*; return to Marina Grande to depart by minibus and funicular for a panoramic tour of the Island: Marina Grande – Anacapri characteristic village situated at the foot of Mt. Solaro – Capri
After lunch on your own, free time to explore and go shopping in the famous "Piazzetta". In the afternoon embark and back to Naples - The arrival is scheduled about 09.30pm, traffic permitting.
*Additional cost for the optional visit of the Blue Grotto to pay locally .
N.B.In the event of rough sea in the Bay of Naples clients will be taken to Pompei instead and the difference in price refunded. During the High season there might be long lines to the Blue Grotto.
(Tour includes: transportation by Deluxe Coach, ferryboat ride, Full day guided tour of Capri, Tour escort)
$ 199 pp based upon a minimum of 15 passengers
Day 5 - : Morning VATICAN TOUR
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, take a morning guided tour of the Eternal City with the Vatican Museum and St.Peter’s Basilica.
Guided visit of Vatican Museums (ADMISSION INCLUDED) where we will admire the Hall of the Greek Cross, the Candelabra Gallery, the Tapestry Gallery, the Maps Gallery, the Raphael Room and above all the Sistine Chapel where you will discuss the history and beauty of the Museum and where you will see Michelangelo’s "Creation" and the famous "Last Judgment".
At the end of the tour, guided visit of St. Peter’s Basilica to see “Pieta” by Michelangelo.
Afternoon is free some last minute shopping or sightseeing.
Tonight we will enjoy a farewell dinner (drinks included) at the HOTEL. Overnight Rome.
Day 6 - Depart Rome
Today your driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Rome Airport in ample time for you to check in for your return flight to the USA. You will have time to do some duty free shopping before boarding your flight. (BB)
Dates and rates based upon 15 passengers + 1 free
April- $1499
July-August- $1899
Fuel surcharges of $85 are additional and subject to change until ticketed.
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT:
Low Season $198
High Season $240
2009 Roman Experience
What's Included:
• Round trip air from JFK on Eurofly airlines including fuel surcharges.
• First class hotel with private bath/shower for 4 nights: HOTEL ROUGE ET NOIR 4star or similar
• 4 Continental buffet breakfast at the hotel (BB)
• 1 welcome dinner at the hotel (w/drinks included)
• 2 dinners at the hotel (without drinks)
• 1 farewell dinner at the hotel (w/drinks included)
• Round trip private transfers on arrival and departure
• Two half-day guided tours of Rome (Ancient Rome + Vatican Tour)
• Entrance fees at: Coliseum and Vatican Museum
• Bus with services as per itinerary
• Whispers during the 2 half day guided tours
• English speaking tour escort for the whole period
• Porterage In/Out hotel (1 luggage per pax)
CELTIC TOURS WORLD VACATIONS
1860 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
Ph: 1-800-833-4373 / 1-518-862-0042
Fx: 1-518-862-0152 / 1-518-862-1820
Email: operations@celtictours.com
Web: http://www.celtictours.com
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