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PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Round-trip international airfare from New York City to Dublin, Ireland. (Airfare available from your closest international airport for an additional fee. First/Business class upgrades available)
First-class hotel accommodation in Galway, Killarney, and Dublin. (Suite upgrades available)
Private deluxe motor coach and professional driver/guide the entire time.
Professional knitting instructor, Tanis Gray as our special guest.
Two half-day knitting workshops with our master instructor Tanis.
Panoramic city tour of Galway including driving past the Galway Cathedral.
A drive through the famous "Burren" area on the West Coast of Ireland.
Shopping opportunities for purchasing Irish yarn.
Delicious Irish breakfast served daily and some dinners.
Sightseeing to Ireland's “Natural Wonder of the World,“ the Cliffs of Moher.
Shopping opportunity on the famous Grafton Street in Dublin.
Optional cooking lesson to learn how to make home-made Irish scones.
Transfers to/from the airport/hotel in Ireland for full package guests.
An optional show to see the Irish song and dance review, Celtic Steps.
A welcome dinner, introductions, and orientation meeting.
Visiting the family-owned Avoca weaving facility.
An evening presentation of Irish Lace Making with local lacemakers.
Panoramic city tour of Dublin with a local professional guide.
Professional Craftours travel manager available throughout your entire journey.
Shopping in the seaside craft village of Spiddal.
Visiting the extraordinary Kylemore Abbey and walled gardens.
Participating in a traditional “dry felting workshop”with a local Irish artist.
Photo opportunity in Killarney to see the ruins of Ross Castle.
Visiting the Connemara Sheep and Wool Center to see a wool demonstration.
Sheep herding demonstration and visit to the Glengowla Mines.
Stopping at the Blarney Woolen Millsfor great souvenir shopping.
Touring the unique and beautiful Brigit’s Garden.
A hands-on Brigid's Cross Workshop with a local Irish instructor.
An opportunity (for a nominal fee) to kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle.
Touring the historic and entertaining Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.
A Craftours lanyard, luggage identifier, and commemorative gifts.
All taxes are included in this package, and insurance is highly recommended.