A Magical, Musical Ireland Tour

"If you like your traditional Scottish and Irish songs with an edge then Highland Reign is for you!"   -New York Times

Featuring shows by Highland Reign and a stay in a castle! 

Comment on Highland Reign's recent Scotland Tour: "It was the best trip I’ve ever had. We had so much fun. I’m telling you, if you do it again, I’ll be there. Your escort was a cool cat, and our guide and driver were unbelievable. It was a really well put together tour. We had a really, really great time. Thanks a lot!"

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Cost, including non-stop air from Chicago to Dublin: $2198 per person double, $2158 triple, $2498 single. You can also choose to book your own air from anywhere in the country and pay $599 less, or we can do it for you. New guests must make full, non-refundable payment at registration. We recommend travel insurance to protect your investment.

Just added! A night on the Aran Islands for the band's show at The American Bar! See the itinerary below for details!

z Airfare to and from Ireland (non-stop from Chicago) Or buy a Land Only package and fly from any city.

z   6 nights at hotels in Ireland: Kingscourt (with 1 night at Cabra Castle), Galway (1 night at the Galway Harbour Hotel near all the sites), Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands (1 night at the Aran Islands Hotel), Killarney (2 nights at the Killarney Tower Hotel on Kenmare Square in the heart of town) and Dublin (1 night at the Temple Bar Hotel in Temple Bar in the heart of Dublin),  

z 6 full Irish breakfasts, 3 full dinners (See itinerary below for location of included dinners.)

z Luxury bus with one of Ireland's top driver-guides

z Round-trip ferry to Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands

z City tours of Dublin and other cities we visit 

z  Limerick contest with prizes

z Admission to Highland Reign shows

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 Slane Castle, a lovely ancient castle that has hosted royalty and Rolling Stone concerts and celebrity weddings

z Visits to Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone while climbing up to the top of this ancient castle. A visit to the Blarney Woolen Mills, one of Ireland's finest shopping venues

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 

z The Burren, a mystical moonscape that is home to unique wildflowers, amazing scenery and sea views of the Aran Islands

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

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

Driver-guide gratuity is not included.

This itinerary, features and final pricing are subject to adjustment based on input from the band, exchange rates and airline fuel surcharges. 

Highland Reign ITINERARY 2010 (Final performance schedule by the band will be announced.)

Wednesday, March 3 - Depart Chicago at 6:50 p.m. (Chicago time) on Aer Lingus from Chicago to Dublin. Overnight flight with dinner and breakfast served on board.

Thursday, March 4 - Arrive in Dublin at 8:30 a.m. (Aer Lingus from Chicago), where our driver/guide will meet us outside Customs/Baggage Claim. We head into Dublin for a panoramic tour of the city and a visit to the Guinness Storehouse, topped by a pint in the Gravity Bar atop Dublin. You’ll be well prepared for your time in Dublin at the end of our tour. You’re then free to explore Guinness and eat at their pub. We depart Dublin and drive to the mystical and beautiful Hill of Tara, home of the ancient Irish High Kings. It is said you can see most of Ireland from here on a clear day. We pass by Slane Castle, site of many famous concerts, including the Rolling Stones, and the famous Boyne Valley, site of the great battle. We’ll also pass through Kells, home of the Kells High Cross and Round Tower. Our hotel, with included Irish Welcome Dinner, is the wonderful Cabra Castle in Kingscourt. (1 night at Cabra Castle) www.cabracastle.com

Friday, March 5 – Depart the castle for Galway with a scenic drive through the center of Ireland, past lakes, rolling hills and charming towns before arriving in Galway, one of Ireland’s lively music capitals and a very historic port city. (1 night at Galway Harbour Hotel) www.GalwayHarbourHotel.com

Saturday, March 6 – Today we sail at 10:30 a.m. into the Atlantic, across Galway Bay to the mystical, ancient Aran Islands. The Boys landed a gig at one of Ireland’s hottest music pubs, The American Bar on the biggest Aran Island, Inis Mor. (Other shows during the tour to be announced) You’ll have time to explore and shop for the famous Irish sweaters that originated here, being crafted by wives of fishermen. We spend the night at the Aran Islands Hotel with an included dinner before strolling to the pub for the Highland Reign show with the locals. You might pick up some Irish expressions, as this is Ireland’s hotbed for Irish speakers. www.AranIslandsHotel.com

Sunday, March 7 – We take the 8:15 a.m. ferry back to the mainland then drive along Ireland’s wild western coast. We’ll stop to see the strange moonscape of The Burren and visit the Cliffs of Moher, towering 600 feet above the Atlantic. We arrive in Killarney in the Kingdom of Kerry for our 2-night stay. (2 nights at the Killarney Avenue Hotel on Kenmare Square in the heart of Killarney)  www.odonoghue-ring-hotels.com/killarney-avenue

Monday, March 8 – We take you on a most scenic drive on the Ring of Kerry, one of the loveliest and most dramatic drives in the world, with several interesting stops along the way. You’ll have time to explore the town and the national park, which has an entrance across the square from our hotel. Dinner is included at the hotel tonight. 

Tuesday, March 9 – Depart Killarney for the lovely village of Blarney to visit the famous castle, then climb its ancient steps if you dare to the top so you can kiss the Blarney Stone. There is also time for some of the best shopping in Ireland at the Blarney Woolen Mills. We then cruise toward Dublin, with a photo stop at the Rock of Cashel. After we check in, you are at your leisure to explore, shop, dine and visit the pubs or other sites. (1 night at the Temple Bar Hotel in the heart of Dublin’s entertainment district and an easy walk from most of the highlights of the city)  www.TempleBarHotel.com