An Irish Tour
with Fintan 
Jan. 10-17, 2009 

Cost with Airfare Included: $2131 per person double, $2099 triple, $2429 single. 

Land Only Cost: Get to Ireland on your own from any city and we'll handle the rest. 
$1559 per person double, $1529 triple, $1857 single 

43 are already on board, so book now! 
Those who registered by Dec. 5, 2007 will get $100 off the above prices for Early Bird Registration. This will be reflected in your statement, which will be mailed to you. 
Thanks for getting on board!

Take The Fintan Express Bus Option! The group is departing from Chicago so we're chartering a round-trip luxury motorcoach that takes you from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare Airport and back with the band and most of the group. This allows guests to avoid expensive airport parking or having to have someone haul you to the airport. It also saves you money for the flight to and from Chicago. You'll make new friends with group members before even leaving the U.S.! There will be free parking for the week in Dayton at a site that will be announced to registrants well before departure. Cost for the round-trip bus: $79 per person. 

This tour includes includes:

z Non-stop airfare on Aer Lingus to and from Ireland. No long layovers in JFK! 

z   6 nights at hotels in Ireland: Dublin (2 nights at the Temple Bar Hotel in Temple Bar in the heart of Dublin), Waterford (1 night at The Tower Hotel across from Reginald's Tower and on the waterfront) Killarney (2 nights at the International Hotel on Kenmare Square in the heart of town) and Limerick (1 night at the very cool new Absolute Hotel in downtown Limerick near King John's Castle).

z 6 full Irish breakfasts, 3 full dinners

z Luxury bus with scheduled driver-guide Mickey Nolan, our favorite Irishman!

z City tour of Dublin and other cities we visit 

z  Limerick contest with prizes

z Admission to Fintan concerts in Limerick, Dublin and a session in Killarney

z A visit to The Hill of Tara, home of the ancient Irish Kings, plus the Boyne Valley, site of the great battle, and a drive by Trim Castle, a lovely ancient castle that has hosted royalty and Rolling Stone concerts and celebrity weddings.

z Visits to Blarney Castle, the Blarney Woolen Mills, a stop in Youghal for a pint.

z Waterford Crystal showroom visit, including the Sports Trophy Room, plus a walking tour of this ancient port city with our award-winning guide, Jack Burchtal.

z The Ring of Kerry, one of the world's most scenic drives, with special stops along the way.

z Cliffs of Moher rising 600 feet above the crashing waves of the Atlantic. We’ll also visit the new Visitor’s Centre.

z The Guinness Storehouse Experience, topped off by a pint in the amazing Gravity Bar high above Dublin.

z Lots of free time to explore and make your own discoveries and find traditional music and craic (fun!)

z Baggage handling, service charges, taxes. Driver gratuity is not included.

An optional visit to the private enterprise, The Cozy Thatch Cottage, for some live music, drink and dance can be arranged by our driver Mickey Nolan during our night in Waterford. 

This itinerary, features and final pricing are subject to adjustment based on input from the band, exchange rates and airline fuel surcharges. The band will arrange and announce final plans for their concerts well before departure.

Jan. 10 - Depart Chicago at 6:10 p.m. (Chicago time) on Aer Lingus from Chicago to Dublin. Overnight flight with dinner and breakfast

Jan. 11 - Arrive in Dublin at 7:35 a.m., where Mickey will pick us up and take us to the Hill of Tara, home of the ancient Irish High Kings, then to see Trim Castle, site of many famous concerts, including the Rolling Stones, and the Boyne Valley. We then head into Dublin for a panoramic tour of the city and a visit to the Guinness Storehouse, topped by a pint in the amazing Gravity Bar atop Dublin (2 nights at the Temple Bar Hotel in Temple Bar in the heart of Dublin)

Jan. 12 - At your leisure to explore, shop, dine and drink in Dublin. Representatives will be on hand to help you discover the city. Enjoy the many free museums, shopping on Grafton Street, visit Trinity College and the Book of Kells, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch, Jameson's Distillery experience and much more. Make time to visit the array of pubs to enjoy local bands. Check out the Brazen Head Pub, Ireland's oldest and a short walk from the hotel. 

Jan. 13 - Depart Dublin for the scenic drive to Waterford (1 night at The Tower Hotel across from Reginald's Tower and on the waterfront) Visit the Waterford Crystal Showroom, including the Sports Trophy Room. We'll have a walking tour of this ancient city after we check in at our hotel on the waterfront. Dinner is included at the hotel. Mickey will tell everyone about the evening's optional visit to The Cozy Thatch. 

Jan. 14 - Drive to Killarney via a pint at Youghal, the ancient seaside town where Moby Dick was filmed. We also stop at Blarney to visit the famous castle and give you the chance to kiss the Blarney Stone before heading on to Killarney (2 nights at the International Hotel on Kenmare Square in the heart of Killarney) 

Jan. 15 - A most scenic drive on the Ring of Kerry, with several interesting stops along the way. Dinner is included at the hotel tonight. 

Jan. 16 - We head north to see the breath-taking Cliffs of Moher today, plus the incredible moonscape of the Burren. We then stay in Limerick for our final night with an included farewell dinner at the fun restaurant next to our hotel. (1 night at the new Absolute Hotel).

Jan. 17 - After breakfast, we depart Limerick for the airport. We depart Shannon at 11:40 a.m., arriving in Chicago at 3:50 p.m. Those on the Fintan Express Bus will arrive late evening in Dayton.