7 Day Tour with Rita Fishel

Tuesday, June 5th - Thursday, June 11th, 2012

Travel with educator and designer Rita Fishel on this 7-day tour of Ireland visiting Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey & Gardens and we will be spending 3-days in the Galway area for the festivities that surround the very first International Quilt Festival of Ireland!

Package Includes: Round-trip airfare from the Columbus, Ohio airport, and transfers to and from the airport in Ireland.

Tour Includes: First class accommodations, private motor coach & driver, most meals, 3-day pass to the International Quilt Festival of Ireland, special events, sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.

View the trip itinerary

Tuesday, June 5th
We begin our 7-day tour of the Emerald Isle with an overnight flight from COLUMBUS, OHIO to DUBLIN, IRELAND. Dinner will be served onboard the plane. D

Wednesday, June 6th
This morning before our arrival, we will be served a breakfast snack onboard the airplane. Upon our arrival at the airport,we will be met by our driver/guide and brought to our private coach. As we drive to GALWAY, have your cameras ready as we stop to admire the stunning and picturesque Cliffs of Moher. We will continue driving north through the picturesque Burren until we arrive in GALWAY where we will visit the Irish Crystal Factory. Following this we will check into our hotel and settle in. Tonight, we will all gather for a special “welcome dinner.” The remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure. B, D

Thursday, June 7th
Following breakfast this morning, for those who might be interested, we are offering an “optional tour” to a Connemara Marble Factory and a visit to the KYLEMORE ABBEY & GARDENS. It is a wonderful opportunity to visit this extraordinary region of Ireland, filled with beautiful mountains, streams, lakes and of course sheep! Tonight, for those who have signed up to participate, the INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL OF IRELAND kicks off with a very special Grand Reception. This special event consists of a champagne reception, a welcome presentation by festival director and Sew Many Places founder, Jim West, a keynote address by quilt legend Jinny Beyer, followed by a delicious formal dinner, and a one-hour Riverdance review show by Trad on the Prom! Trad on the Prom is Ireland's #1 music, song and dance show. Their performers hold 15 World Titles and the show is one of the holiday highlights for thousands of visitors each year. Space is limited for this Grand Reception and cost is 125 Euros per person. Reserving your space early is highly recommended as this will sell out with no uncertainty! B

Friday, June 8th
This morning after a delicious breakfast, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the first annual INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL OF IRELAND, located at the Quilter’s Village at NUIG Campus. Admission into the festival is included with your tour. B

Saturday, June 9th
This morning after a delicious breakfast, you will have another opportunity to enjoy the festival (admission cost included). Later this evening, for those that are interested, we are offering an “optional tour” to BUNRATTY CASTLE for a medieval banquet and show. B

Sunday, June 10th
Following breakfast, today is your final day to enjoy the festival (admission is included) and all it has to offer. Tonight, we will enjoy a lovely “farewell dinner” as we bring our tour to a close. B, D

Monday, June 11th
This morning, following breakfast, we will say goodbye to the enchanting Emerald Isle and drive to the airport for our flight back to COLUMBUS, OHIO. Lunch and a snack will be served onboard the airplane. B, L, Snack

Looking for the complete package with airfare? Contact us for pricing and options.

Ireland Tour Only Rate

$1,798.00* per person based on double occupancy

Rate is based no airfare or transfers to and from the airport. You will meet the group at the hotel to begin your tour.

RECEIVE 3% off the entire cost of your tour if you make a one check payment paid in full at the time of booking.

Make your reservation here or call us toll free at 877-887-1188.

*Please note: The prices we receive from the tour operators in Ireland are quoted to us in Euros and the prices of these tours reflect the Euro exchange at 1 Euro = 1.45 USD. As the Euro fluctuates, the price in USD can change. Upon final payment date the price in USD may be adjusted to reflect the current Euro exchange rate.

Depending on weather conditions and circumstances beyond our control, the itinerary, pricing and escorts are subject to change. We will make every attempt to adhere to the program, but we ask that you be flexible if alternative choices are made to enhance the schedule. Space is limited to 40 people and on a first come-first served basis. Terms and Conditions apply once first deposit is made and can be found here. Optional tour costs, craft workshops, and hands on quilting classes are not included in this price and must be paid with final payment. Gratuities will be accepted as a check only, and collected in March, 2012. Insurance is available and highly recommended. Single rates are available upon request and not as expensive as you may think. We are also very available to helping single travelers find a roommate, so please let us know if we can assist with that request.