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Old Apr 1st, 2005 | 07:23 AM
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Need suggestions for Ireland guided tour

My mother is looking into a trip to Ireland (not sure when-- probably September or October). She has never been and would like to see as much as possible in 7 -10 days. Ideally, it would be a guided tour that stays in B&B's (she would love to stay in a castle).
She is 56 yrs old and will likely be travelling with one other person.
Does anyone know of any companies that offer guided tours. I have travelled with www.paddywagontours.com, but think they are geared more toward the younger traveller.
thanks much!
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Old Apr 1st, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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Have her check CIE tours.

But she will have a problem if she wants to stay in B&Bs. B&Bs are small - usually only 3 or 4 rooms, tho' there are some with more. They do not have space for group tours.

If there are two of them travelling together, and if they want to stay in B&Bs and small guesthouses she should definitely consider going independently . . . . . .
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Old Apr 1st, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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The Ireland Dream Tour 2005 on Sep. 23-30 may just fit the bill: http://www.irelandyes.com/irelandtours.html
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Old Apr 2nd, 2005 | 08:08 AM
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We used CIE tours last Spring and were very happy with the itinerary, hotels and food. The tour is led by an Irish native and we enjoyed the history and humor,
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Old Apr 6th, 2005 | 01:17 PM
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Brendan Worldwide Vacations has a
package called AT HOME WITH THE IRISH...
another called A TASTE OF IRELAND.
We're talking with Elaine...Ext 3011
there...and are planning to do the
HOME WITH THE IRISH...FEATURING local
B&B's and a couple hotels in this
9-day package.
[email protected]
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Old Apr 6th, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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Why does your mom and her companion just rent a car and plan her own trip. 56 is not old and driving in Ireland is not that hard. Fly into Shannon, make a big loop thru the Sw and spend the last night around the airport. Three years ago a I sat at breakfast in the Hotel In Bunratty with a group of tourist who getting on a bus for their tour. I was going home after two weeks of driving around the SW and on thier first day they wee going to a farm to see how Irish cows are milked. Get mom a rental car and come back and a lot of nice folks on this formum will plan her trip. Have fun
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Old Apr 6th, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Please excuse the spelling in the last post.
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