Here is a first itinerary
for the upcoming journey:
Day 1, Wednesday, May 29,
2013
Overnight flight to Ireland
Arrive Dublin Airport – Transfer to Belfast
After meeting your Incantato Tour Manager and driver at Dublin airport, your group continues by deluxe coach to Belfast – the heart of Northern Ireland. Enjoy and orientation tour and Irish food at the pub welcome dinner.
Day 3, Friday, May 31
Causeway Coast
The Giant’s Causeway is Ireland’s
only World Heritage Site and there is so much to see when visiting this stretch
of the North Antrim coast: sandy bays, craggy headlands and dramatic ruins. The
really brave among you may want to take a walk on Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge during
this full day excursion with a traditional lunch in the fishing village of
Ballintoy. Afternoon return to Belfast or stop in Donaghadee to meet with the
Men’s Choir.
Day 4, Saturday, June 1
Belfast sightseeing and
first concert
Travel back in time as you
learn more about Belfast’s rich and turbulent history. You will see the Titanic
Quarter and Museum, Queens University, the Botanic Gardens, as well as the
famous Wall Murals in the Falls and Shankill areas. The afternoon is at leisure
for individual exploring or to relax. Evening concert at a prime Belfast venue,
possibly joined by the Donaghadee Men’s Choir.
Day 5, Sunday, June 2
Via Monasterboice to
Waterford
Bid farewell to Northern
Ireland as you travel to Waterford. En-route, stop at the ruins of
Monasterboice (Irish: Mainistir Bhuithe), an early Christian settlement founded
in the late 5th century and important center of religion and learning.
The site is most famous for its 10th century high crosses regarded
as the finest in the whole of Ireland: the crosses feature biblical carvings of
both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
Day 6, Monday, June 3
Waterford Walking Tour and
Concert
Embark on a tour of Ireland’s
oldest city: Waterford. Present your next concert alone or with a local choir
in one of the two beautiful venues.
Day 7, Tuesday, June 4
Leisure Day in Waterford
There is a lot to see and
do in this welcoming water-front city. Your Incantato Tour Manager and coach
are at the Greeley group’s disposal for activities in town or nearby. And the
Waterford Crystal attraction is open, too!
Day 8, Wednesday, June 5
Scenic route to Killarney
with stops
Experience the magnificent
countryside and stunning grounds of Blarney Castle as you make your way further
south to Killarney with stops en-route. Orientation tour upon arrival. May we
recommend a horse drawn carriage ride through Muckross Gardens?
Day 9, Thursday, June 6
“Ring of Kerry” – Pub
Concert
Encircling the Iveragh
Peninsula, the “Ring of Kerry” is a must-do excursion. The captivating mountain
and coastal scenery is dotted with slate-roofed fishing villages. Have fun at a private sheep herding demo. Upon return to Killarney, prepare for a fun music
pub concert and dinner.
Day 10, Friday, June 7
Adare – Glenstale Abbey –
Dublin
Next stops en-route to
Dublin are the historic village of Adare and Glenstal Abbey where you will hear
the monks sing a Gregorian Chant. Afternoon arrival in the Irish capital city
for an orientation tour followed by check-in and evening at leisure.
Day 11, Saturday, June 8
Dublin sightseeing –
Lunchtime Concert
Your full-day tour of
Ireland’s capital city includes Dublin’s famous Georgian Squares, St. Stephen’s
Green, as well as Trinity College and the Book of Kells Exhibition. Your lunchtime
concert at St. Patrick’s Cathedral is confirmed. A fun farewell show dinner
concludes the day.
Day 12, Sunday, June 9
Return flight home or
continue on extension tour
Depending on your schedule,
part of the group will be boarding the transfer to Dublin airport for the first
set of return flights home. The remaining part of the group may embark on the
optional extension tour which includes trips to Galway and the Aran Islands, as
well as more time in Dublin.
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