Trip Ireland Scotland Fr Paul Huesing Holy Spirit Boston

Dublin *** Killarney *** Kerry *** Dingle Peninsula *** Cliffs of Moher *** Rock of Cashel *** Newgrange *** County Cork *** Kingdom of File *** Palace of the Holyroodhouse *** Edinburgh Castle *** St. Andrews Cathedral ***St. Rule's Tower *** Dundee *** Isle of Skye

Dates in 2010: July 10-22 ---------------------------------------------- $3,990 13 Days

Trip Includes

	Air Fare from anywhere in the Continental USA (same price)
	4 or 5 star Hotels in Downtown Areas
	Transport with Luxury Bus
	All Breakfasts and all Dinners in Upscale Restaurants. Wine Included at Dinner.
	All Tips to Driver, Hotel, and Tour Guide
	Guided Tours and Tour Fees
	All Taxes
	Fuel Surcharges
	Remember: our trips are not more expensive during high season - We offer unlimited food and drinks including wine, and we are flexible with the menu - The price of the trips is the same from anywhere in the USA - Passengers will never be expected to be extra for anything else on the trip - The size of our groups are not large at all - We always wait for passengers and we never leave anyone behind - We do not charge extra if any passenger intends to come back from overseas at a later date

Trip Does Not Include

	Lunch
	Optional Insurance: $200 per person

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Departure from USA.

Day 2: Arrival. The coach will pick the group up from Dublin Airport. Tour of Dublin city by

Coach: visit Trinity College to view the Book of Kells. Check-in Hotel. Welcome dinner at a

local restaurant including wine. Overnight in Dublin.

Day 3: Boyne Valley including a visit to Newgrange to see one of the most important passage

graves in Europe. Then off to see Powerscourt House with its beautiful Gardens and the 6th

century Wicklow and Glendalough Ruins. Dinner: Arlington hotel with Irish river dance and

music. Wine included. Overnight in Dublin.

Day 4: Late Start. Departure from Dublin to Killarney. En route, visit the massive 12th

century Rock of Cashel and the famous 15th century Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney stone.

Shop at the Blarney Woolen Mill where you find Irish crystal and beautiful Irish linens. Dinner at

Laurels. Wine included. Overnight in Killarney.

Day 5: Free morning. In the afternoon, Dingle Peninsula: one of the most amazing coastal

villages and quaint shops. Dinner in a local restaurant. Wine included. Overnight in Killarney.

Day 6: Late Start. Visit the famous Ring of Kerry: enjoy great scenic vistas as we tour the

various sites of the ring of Kerry. Dinner at Stonechat. Wine included. Overnight in Killarney.

Day 7:Visit the Cliffs of Moher: they rise vertically to a height of 650 feet over the crashing

waves of the Atlantic Ocean: a breath taking sight. Dinner at a local restaurant. Wine included.

Overnight in Killarney.

Day 8: Start late morning. Tour of County Cork. Visit Kinsale in County Cork. It is a pretty

seaside town cheerily painted houses and wooden boats in the harbor. A place to bring the

camera as it is so scenic and so 'Irish'. Kinsale is called 'the Gormet Capital of Ireland. See

the Charles Fort on Summer Cove in Kinsale. It is a stone fortress that looks like a castle that

sits on the side of the bay. See Desmond Castle built in the 1500s. Desmond Castle now has

an International Museum of Wine which has tour guides to explain the history of the castle and

how it came to open as a wine museum after restorations done in the late 1990's. Walk around to

see the shops, the pubs, and many good places to get ice cream. Visit Kinsale Museum and

Courthouse which hold artifacts and historical things that pertain to the history of Kinsale, like

century old maps, handcrafts, ship models and musical instruments. The famous Battle of Kinsale

was fought on its coastline. Dinner in Cork. Wine included. Overnight in Killarney

Day 9: : Fly from Shannon to Edinburgh Scotland. Edinburgh is the ancient home of the game

of golf. Arrival at the city-centre, check in relax. Tour the city of Edinburgh, a visit to the

famous Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish crown jewels, also enjoy a trip to the Palace of

Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh. Dine at one of the local restaurants.

Wine included. Overnight in Edinburgh

Day 10: Depart either to Isle of Skye or to Kingdom of File, Home of Golf. Spend the day

playing 18 holes at one of the famed Fairways of St. Andrews, 40 courses to choose from. Golf

not for you? Spend the day at West Sands one of St. Andrew’s Beaches, famous for the opening

scenes of the film ‘Chariots of Fire.’ West Sands extends almost two miles of sand back by dunes

& the World-renowned golf course. Spend the evening dinning at a local restaurant. Wine

included. Overnight in Edinburgh

Day 11: Visit St. Andrews Cathedral, the remains of the largest cathedral in Scotland, including

St. Rule’s Tower, with splendid views from the top. Then off to St Andrews Botanic Garden, 18

acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and glasshouses. Enjoy the afternoon walking around

and taking in the beauty of these 18 acres. Dine at a local restaurant. Wine included. Overnight

in Edinburgh

Day 12: Visit the city of Dundee, the City of Discovery. The 4th largest City in Scotland. Tour

Claypotts Castle & Broughty Castle Museum a 15th Century Costal Fort with spectacular views

over the River Tay from its Observation Post. Also visit the Frigate Unicorn, a wooden warship,

a unique experience. End the experience with a relaxing dinner. Wine included. Overnight in

Edinburgh

Day 13: Depart from Edinburgh to the US

Flights to Ireland / Scotland

We fly you directly from your hometown for the same price

July 10- 22, 2010	Airlines: TBA
Depart - Arrival City	Departure - Arrival Time	Flight #
July 10 USA - Dublin
July 22 Edinburgh - USA

Hotels

	July 11-13: Dublin. O'Connell St. Gresham Hotel. Tel: +353-1-874 6881 Gresham Hotel confirmed
	July 13-18: Killarney. Killarney Plaza Hotel. Tel. 353 064. 21111. Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa confirmed
	July 18-22: The King James by Thistle Hotel Edinburgh. Tel. 011.44 845 305 8316. The King James luxury confirmed

Travel to Ireland / Scotland - General Information

Airport and Passport

	Get a Passport as soon as possible
	It is highly recommended that you register your trip with the US State Department online at Travel Registration

Flight Information

	We fly you from any city in the USA round trip to your destination for the same price
	You can deduct $800 from the price of the trip if you purchase your own flight. Feel free to use your mileage and join the group at your destination
	Passengers need to be at the airport counter at least 3 hours before departure
	You will be fed on the plane. Plenty of food
	You can earn miles even though we are traveling as a group. Just call the airline we are using and tell them that you need to be credited for your miles

Staying In Touch

	Each traveler will receive 2 cards with emergency contacts (one for you & one for your family at home)
	The trip is designed so that you and your family in the U.S. are always able to contact the tour guide during the trip
	A tour guide is with the group for the entire trip (from USA departure to USA return)

Money

	Get some Euros before leaving the US (300-400 Euros)
	You can use your credit/debit cards, but tell your bank/card company ahead of time that you will be using them in Europe. Credit and debit card have the best exchange rate
	AAA prepaid debit cards are also useful
	Avoid bringing Traveler's Checks with you
	Make sure that your pin does not start with number "0" and does not have more than 4 digits. Some ATM machines in Europe do not accept pins starting with "0" and pins that have more than 4 digits
	Money belts are highly recommended

Transportation in Europe

	Proximo Travel has its own Private Luxury Bus at all times
	Bus is air-conditioned and has large windows to enjoy the scenery

Dress Code

	Dress is casual and comfortable. It is a vacation, relax and enjoy
	Bring comfortable walking shoes.

Packing and Carry-on

	Pack light! People normally don't use more than 60% of what they pack
	Pack your medicine, valuables, and one day's change of clothes in a carry-on just in case your luggage does not arrive on time
	Liquids should be in your checked luggage, not in your carry-on. If you choose to have your liquids in your carry-on, it should be less than 3 ounces and should be placed in a one quart-size plastic zip bag (one bag per person)
	Here is a great link to the Transportation Security Administration’s website. It itemizes everything you can think of and identifies if the item can be in the carry-on and or checked luggage: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#4

Safety

Safety is our priority. As we tour each country, every passenger is always accounted for: there is always a count of passengers before and after touring each site. We never leave anyone behind!

Hotels

We Use 4 Star Hotels in downtown areas right in the middle of the action

Temperature in Ireland / Scotland

So you know when you travel, here is a rough idea of how the temperature is in Ireland / Scotland: May-June-July: 60s-70s;

Lots of Walking?

Even though we have our own private bus, some sites do require some walking. Bring comfortable shoes (dress shoes are not necessary at all). Let me know ahead of time if you need a wheelchair

Traveling Alone

If you are traveling alone, we will room you with another nice passenger so that you don't have to pay the extra single room supplement. If you want your own private room, it is $700 extra

Number of Passengers

Proximo Travel hosts an average of 25 people on each tour. These trips are advertised in many venues. They almost always sell out early, so please keep this in mind when you are planning to book a trip. Many people book up to a year in advance

Insurance and Cancellation Policy

Additional $200 per person for full balance coverage up to last minute before travel. The Deposit is always non-refundable

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

	You must have a valid reason for cancellation (illness, surgery, God forbid family death, etc.)
	You must provide proof of your situation to be eligible for a refund prior to departure. In case of illness, a doctor's note is necessary
	Without Insurance:

1. Balance (less deposit) is refunded if cancelled 90+ days prior to departure

2. Only plane ticket is refunded if cancelled within 90 days of departure

With Insurance:

1. Full balance (less deposit) is refunded at any time of cancellation

Method of Payment

	PAYMENT BY CASH, CHECK, and ALL CREDIT CARDS
	Non-refundable $500 deposit per person accepted right now
	Balance is due 90 Days before USA Departure Date
	There is an extra 3% charge for credit card payments on balance

Check Payable to

Proximo Travel

857 W. Boylston Street

Worcester, MA 01606

Very Important Notes

	Be at the airport on time
	Each Traveler is responsible for expenses in cases where Proximo Travel has no control over events (i.e. missed flight because of a highway accident, etc...)

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with Fr. Paul Huesing

Air Fare from anywhere in the Continental USA (same price)

4 or 5 star Hotels in Downtown Areas

Transport with Luxury Bus

All Breakfasts and all Dinners in Upscale Restaurants. Wine Included at Dinner.

All Tips to Driver, Hotel, and Tour Guide

Guided Tours and Tour Fees

All Taxes

Fuel Surcharges

Lunch

Optional Insurance: $200 per person