DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insight Vacations' new Luxury Gold Journey Gaelic Treasures offers the best of Ireland and a wonderful opportunity to stay in Dromoland Castle, one of the most famous baronial castles in Ireland. All of Insight's Gold Tours perfectly blend true hotel luxury, fine dining and exemplary service, giving guests the choices they most desire while traveling. On this Gaelic Treasures Gold Tour, guests stay in some of Ireland's most famous hotels. In addition to Dromoland Castle, the ancestral seat of the O'Briens, guests will enjoy luxury and fine dining in Hayfield Manor, a family-owned 5-star luxury boutique hotel, the 5-star Killarney Park Hotel, and the luxurious Fitzwilliam Hotel in the heart of Dublin.
According to Marc Kazlauskas, President of Insight Vacations, "Dromoland Castle has an extraordinary history stretching back to the 5th century when it was the ancestral home of the High King of Ireland. Guests can relax and enjoy an exquisite selection of gourmet fine dining and delicious wines, or unwind slowly in the Castle's luxury Health Spa or indoor heated pool. The Fitzwilliam is a luxurious hotel in the heart of Dublin, offering both the tranquility of St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street, Dublin's finest shopping avenue. Insight is thrilled to be able to offer accommodations to our guests at some of the top luxury hotels in Ireland."
Gaelic Treasures — 10 days. Join an equine professional for a behind-the-scenes look at the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens. Take a guided tour of the Rock, former seat of Irish kings. Learn the Queenstown Story at Cobh which retraces the steps of Irish emigration from the famine period of 1845 to the era of the great ocean liners in the 1950's. Climb ruined Blarney Castle and dangle from the ramparts to kiss the Stone of Eloquence. Travel around the Ring of Kerry. Join a qualified guide for a two-and-a-half hour hike over fragrant wooded paths and along lake shore trails. Explore Bunratty Folk Park, a living museum which takes you back to the days of old Ireland. Stop by the Exhibition Centre and look out to the Atlantic Ocean from the majestic Cliffs of Moher. Join the Connolly family for a glimpse into the daily workings of a traditional sheep farm. Breathe the air thickened by the musty tomes of Trinity College Library and admire the lavish 8th century Book of Kells. Experience an exquisite selection of gourmet fine dining and delicious wine at Dromoland Castle. Join a lively Celebration Dinner with wine in Dublin, one of the most up-and-coming culinary cities in Europe. Priced from $3,225 land only, based on double occupancy.
Hurry — Book and pay by December 28, 2012 and save up to $680 per couple with Insight's 10% Early Payment Discount plus save an additional $340 per couple if you have traveled with Insight before — A total potential savings of $1,020 per couple!
Insight guests enjoy more intimate groups, limited to just 40 passengers, the services of an experienced tour director and the assurance of staying in top selected hotels which are centrally or scenically located. Travel in style on Insight's luxury reconfigured coaches with more legroom so the journey is as enjoyable as the destination.
Take advantage of the included sightseeing worth hundreds of dollars, ensuring your holiday budget goes further. With so many included meals, quality hotels and sightseeing experiences, you'll be astounded at the value of an Insight Vacation.
Insight Vacations has accumulated an international following by providing outstanding service and quality tour packages to the savvy traveler who seeks better accommodations, choices in dining, and smaller group sizes all while staying in the most desirable locations. For over 30 years, Insight Vacations has been the leader in premium escorted tours and cruises to Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, Canada and the United States.
For more information, please visit our website at www.insightvacations.com. For reservations, contact your favorite travel agent or call Insight Vacations at (888) 680-1241.
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