Join us in Ireland for the 96th meeting of the
US Naval Academy Midshipmen
and the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish
What's included in this trip:
- 7-Nights Hotel Accommodations as outlined above
- Hotel Breakfast daily except day of arrival
- Two (2) dinners (one (1) in Dublin and one (1) in Kilkenny)
- Dinner in Bunratty Medieval Banquet
- Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
- August 25 – Sept 1- Private Coach with professional Driver/Guide (Driver’s expenses, accommodations, and meals included)
- Game ticket per person (section TBD)
- All hotel taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
- Motorcoach wi-fi
- Navy - Notre Dame Game ticket per person (section TBD) *
- Minimum of ten (10) travelers in order to ensure pricing and group dynamics (we have already met the minimum number of travelers.
* The package is offered through Sceptre Vacations.
What's not included:
- All meals except breakfast unless stated otherwise.
- Gratuities.
- Allianz Travel Insurance - Odyssey Travel Protection Plan
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions list above.
- Airfare, we can assist you with the purchase.
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Navy-Notre Dame package itinerary
Itinerary:
August 25th (Dublin):
Arrive and start with a half-day tour of and get your bearings. and you will have the opportunity to walk thru the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College and visit the famous Book of Kells.
August 26th (Dublin):
Feel the excitement ad watch the win! Go Navy! Beat Notre Dame! This morning, meet with your Driver/Guide at the lobby and you will be transferred to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin to see one of the most expected football games of the year as the Midshipmen of the US Naval Academy Football Team returns to Dublin to play against Notre Dame.
August 27th (Dublin):
Recover from Navy's victory over Notre Dame and visit the Guinness Storehouse, where you will learn about the world’s most famous beer. This evening, you are free to explore Dublin and enjoy your last night in Dublin! Overnight in Dublin.
August 28th (Kilkenny):
Today, you will depart from Dublin and travel to Glendalough and visit the Visitor Centre, home to one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland. This early Christian monastic settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century and from this developed the “Monastic City”. Upon arrival into Kilkenny, visit the Kilkenny Castle, where you will see one of the most instantly recognized buildings in Ireland. An Anglo-Norman stone castle built in the thirteenth century, later became the residence of the powerful Butler family for almost 600 years before they presented it to the people of Kilkenny for a token payment. Overnight in Kilkenny.
August 29th (Killarney):
This morning, you will depart from Kilkenny and travel to Cork and visit the Blarney Castle. Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney making it a world landmark and one of Ireland's greatest treasures. In this castle, you can kiss the Blarney stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of the tower. Kiss it and you'll never again be lost for words. Afterwards, travel to Killarney and check-in to your hotel. Your evening is at leisure. Overnight in Killarney.
August 30th (Killarney):
This morning, depart from your hotel and enjoy the breathtaking landscape of mountains, valleys, lakes and sea while you travel the beautiful road that winds around the famous Ring of Kerry, undoubtedly one of the most magical places in all Ireland. Makes stops along the way for breathtaking photo opportunities. This afternoon, you will be taken to experience a tour that will fill your stay with warm memories that will last a lifetime, the Jaunting Car Ride. You will be in a light two-wheeled carriage for a single horse, in its most common form with seats for two or four people placed back to back, with the foot-boards projecting over the wheels. You will definitely go back in time by experiencing the most traditional mode of transport in Ireland in the 19th century. Your evening is free to explore and stay overnight in Killarney.
August 31st (Ennis):
Travel to see the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, rising approximately 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic waves. This afternoon, you will visit the Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Enjoy this live re-enactment of life in Ireland over a century ago. Tonight, enjoy a Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle, who offers visitors the opportunity to experience a Medieval Castle Banquet. From the first sip of honey rich mead through to a hearty and wholesome Medieval Feast, the Great Earl of Thomond and the world renowned Bunratty Entertainers accompany guests through the ages to toast the music, merriment and lore of a bygone mystical era. Overnight in Ennis.
September 1st (Ennis):
Bid farewell to Ireland. Group transfer to Shannon Airport for your flight back to USA. Have a safe journey home!
