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SAVINGS UPTO $500

PER COUPLE(SEE BACK COVER

FOR FULL DETAILS)

BIG SAVINGS

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We are delighted, as we continue to celebrate our 40th year, to bring you this special addition brochure previewing some of our most popular budget tours to Ireland, as well as an exciting look into just a few of our 2013 tours, which will bring you new and exciting itineraries to choose from!

Beyond Ireland, Celtic Tours offers an array of touring options from Escorted Italy, to Villa Stays, to River Cruising, to City Stays. If you don’t see it here or on our website, please give us a call, as many times your needs are custom, and our expert staff will be delighted to guide you. With their extensive destination knowledge, along with our wide range of products, we are a world travel provider.

Save more on family vacations and travel as a group by private motorcoach or join one of our popular tours from our brochure. We offer discounts for as few as 6 family and friends traveling together.

Your first stop should be your Professional Travel Agent! (Celtic Tours would be happy to give you a list of qualified travel agents in your area.)

The nation’s most reliable tour operators belong to the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). All members are required to post a minimum $1 million dollar bond, which is supervised outside of the tour operator’s control.

In addition to the USTOA affiliation, make certain that your tour operator is a member of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).

We look forward to offering you a warm welcome on your Celtic Tours World Vacation. Remember to have your travel agent request availability of dates from Celtic Tours.

Bon Voyage and please contact me with your comments.

Sincerely,

Noel F. Murphy President

To Our Valued Friends and Customers...

Inside:St. Patrick’s Week 20138-Day Premier Escorted Motorcoach ..........................3

Irish Harmony7 Day Budget Escorted Motorcoach ...........................4

Heart of Ireland - New Itinerary8 Day Budget Escorted Motorcoach ...........................5

Summer Preview - Celtic DreamPremier Escorted Motorcoach 12 or 13 days ...............6

Summer Preview - Irish RosePremier Escorted Motorcoach 10 day tour ..................7

Summer Preview - Celtic SojournPremier Escorted Motorcoach 8 day tour ....................8

Summer Preview - Celtic DelightPremier Escorted Motorcoach 7 or 8 day tour .............9Self-Drive IrelandCustom Packages designed for you ...........................10

Isle of Skye & the Highlands or Tuscan VillaTwo fabulous touring options to choose from ..............11

Terms and conditions ..........................................12

2012-2013

SAVINGS UPTO $500

PER COUPLE(SEE BACK COVER

FOR FULL DETAILS)

BIG SAVINGS

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Special EditionCeltic Tours, a recognized leader in tourism to Europe and the South Pacific, is a proud member of American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) and Vacation.com

Travel protectionCeltic Tours is pleased to offer you comprehensive travel protection, to give you peace of mind. Plans are based on per person tour cost, and both basic and cancel for any reason plans are offered.But beyond protecting you from cancellation penalties, it’s “Peace of Mind” when you travel; with emergency assistance, baggage delay protection, missed connection protection and so much more. Call one of our travel professionals today to find out more.

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2012-2013

Online at www.celtictours.com

Day 01, Friday: U.S. to Ireland. Evening departure for our overnight flight from the U.S. to Ireland. Dinner is served shortly after take-off.

Day 02, Saturday: Dublin. Transfers available to your hotel up to 12 noon. Free time to rest. Afternoon departure for a visit to Trinity College to view the 8th Century manuscript “Book of Kells”. Some free time in Dublin to browse or relax at your hotel. Evening dinner and traditional Irish Cabaret show. Overnight in Dublin.

Day 03, Sunday: ST. PATRICK’S DAY! After breakfast, on your own to make your way to the parade route where you have the opportunity to view the festivities. Your day is free to browse, visit some of the famed Dublin pubs or visit the theatre. Overnight in Dublin.

Day 04, Monday: Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford. Morning departure from Dublin. Travel south to Kilkenny City where we visit historical Kilkenny Castle. Free time in this ancient city to browse and perhaps visit St. Canice’s Cathedral which dates from the 13th century. Depart Kilkenny and continue south to Waterford for dinner and overnight.

Day 05, Tuesday: Waterford - Cobh - Blarney - Killarney. Morning visit to the House of Waterford after which we depart

March 15-22, 2013Tour Cost Per Person Sharing

Land Only Rate

$1099 p.p. sharing Single Room Supp $318

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comprehensive Travel Protection Plan. Visit www.celtictours.com

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Plan now to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Ireland on this scenic fun-filled tour!

Waterford and travel south to County Cork and visit the Cobh Hertigage Center, which documents the history of Irish emigration and the story of the ill-fated superliners - the Lusitania and the Belfast-built Titanic. Cobh was the last port of call for the Titanic before she crossed the Atlantic. Continue on to Blarney for an optional visit to Blarney Castle to kiss the famed Blarney Stone. Optional shopping at the Blarney Woollen Mills for tweeds, knitwear, crystal and china. Continue on over the Cork and Kerry Mountains to Killarney for dinner and overnight. Optional pub entertainment tonight in Killarney.

Day 06, Wednesday: Killarney – Dingle Peninsula Tour. A delightful day takes us along the Kerry coast to the Dingle Peninsula, which offers magnificent coastal scenery. Beyond Slea Head, we see the Blasket Islands, the last outpost of Europe. A full day tour returning to Killarney for dinner and overnight.

Day 07, Thursday: Killarney - Cashel - Kildare - Ashbourne. Morning departure from Killarney. We travel via Cashel, where you have a photo opportunity, as we pause briefly to view the historic limestone ruins of the Rock of Cashel. Continue on to County Kildare where we visit the Irish National Stud Farm to view the newborn foals. Onto Ashbourne for dinner and overnight.

Day 08, Friday: Dublin Airport – U.S. After breakfast, we transfer to Dublin Airport for our return flight home. Ample time allowed for last minute duty free shopping before boarding our flight home. We arrive home the same day.

• FirstClassHotelswithprivatebathor showerforsixnights• FullIrishbreakfastsdaily,exceptdayofarrival

• Fourhoteldinners• DinnerandentertainmentinDublin• EnjoytheSt.Patrick’sDayParadeinDublin

• DailysightseeingbyluxurycoachwiththeservicesofaCelticToursdriver/guide

• VisitstoTrinityCollegeandtheBookofKells,HouseofWaterford,CobhHeritage,IrishNationalStudFarm,KilkennyCastle,DinglePeninsula

• OptionalvisittoBlarneyCastleandBlarneyWoollenMills

• Porterageofonesuitcaseperperson.• Optionalpubentertainment.• TipsandtaxesinIreland.Gratuitiestothedriver/guidenotincluded

• CelticToursflightbagandportfoliooftraveldocuments

Tour Highlights

Tour Includes

HOTELS orsimilar

• 11Meals-BreakfastandDinner• VisitDublin,Waterford,Kilkenny, Cork,Killarney,Blarney,Kildare• UpdatedItinerary• TopHotels&Entertainment• NoHiddenExtras

Dublin: Maldron/BurlingtonHotel2NtsWaterford: Dooley’sHotel1NtKillarney: KillarneyTowersHotel2NtsAshbourne:AshbourneHotel1Nt

IMPORTANT: Departure dates shown are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later, on Saturday. Transfers available to your hotel up to 12 noon. Later arrivals must find your own transfer to your first night hotel. Tour ends at Dublin Airport at 7:45 am.Airfare: Celtic Tours offers a wide range of air options for you. See our website for the best fares available. Group reservations—please review your group contract or contact our group department at 1-800-833-4373.

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St. Patrick’s Week 2013

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Experience the best of Ireland on this extra value tour. Your Irish Harmony tour combines all the comforts of a more expensive tour at fantastic savings. Sightseeing includes Killarney, the crystal city of Waterford, Cork, Blarney and Dublin. Enjoy the traditional music of Ireland at renowned Irish pubs and visit the famed Guinness Storehouse.

Day 01, Friday: U.S. to Ireland. Evening departure for our overnight flight from the U.S. to Ireland. Dinner is served shortly after take-off.

Day 02, Saturday: Dublin. Early morning arrival at Dublin Airport where, we are met by our Celtic Tours driver/guide after clearing customs. Transfer by deluxe motorcoach to our Dublin hotel. Time to rest and relax. Afternoon departure for a visit to the Whitefriar Church, which holds the remains of St. Valentine. Next, we visit the famed Guinness Storehouse to learn about the world famous Irish beer and enjoy a sample brew in the rooftop bar. Have your camera ready for some magnificent panoramic views of Dublin City. Overnight at our hotel in Dublin.Day 03, Sunday: Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford. Morning departure from our hotel, we travel south to Kilkenny, where we have some time to stroll this ancient city. Shop, browse or visit Kyteler’s Inn, the oldest pub in Kilkenny. Optional visit Kilkenny Castle, home of the Butler Clan. Mid-afternoon departure for nearby Waterford, arriving at our hotel at approximately 4:00 p.m. Dinner and overnight in Waterford.

Day 04, Monday: Waterford - Blarney - Killarney. Morning visit to the world famous House of Waterford. Leaving Waterford, we travel south to Cork and Blarney. Visit Blarney Woollen Mills for optional shopping for knitwear, tweeds, crystal and china. Enjoy a pub lunch on your own. Continue over the Cork and Kerry mountains to Killarney for dinner and overnight. Optional pub entertainment tonight.

Day 05, Tuesday: Ring of Kerry. Today, we depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling from Killarney, we come to the town of Killorglin, famous for “Puck Fair,” and from here we commence the ring tour. Our drive is along the coastline of the broad Iveragh Peninsula, through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Sneem. The scenery is

spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys and rocky mountains blend in awesome beauty. As one looks around, it is easy to agree with the old Irish saying, “Even if a man has only a small bit of earth here, he has a lot of the heavens.” From Sneem, we continue via “Ladies View” back to Killarney. Dinner and overnight at our Killarney hotel.Day 06, Wednesday: Killarney - Limerick - Kildare - Dublin. Morning departure from Killarney. We travel via County Limerick and across the midlands through County Offaly to Dublin via Kildare. Check into our Dublin hotel. Mid-afternoon and evening are free to enjoy the capital city. Overnight at our castle hotel in Dublin.Day 07, Thursday: Dublin Airport - U.S. After breakfast we have a morning departure for Dublin Airport, where our tour ends. Ample time allowed for last minute duty-free shopping before boarding our flight home. We arrive back in the U.S. the same day.

Budget Escorted Motorcoach Tour

Your Itinerary

• FirstClassHotelswithprivatebathor showerforfivenights• FullIrishbreakfastsdaily,exceptdayofarrival

• Threehoteldinners• DailysightseeingbyluxurycoachwiththeservicesofaCelticToursdriver/guide,includingtourstotheGuinnessStorehouse,WhitefriarChurch,HouseofWaterfordandBlarneyWoollenMills

• TouringoftheRingofKerryandpanoramictourofDublin’sfaircity

• Porterageofonesuitcaseperperson• Optionalpubentertainment• TipsandtaxesinIreland.Gratuitiestothedriver/guidenotincluded

• CelticToursflightbagandportfoliooftraveldocuments

• *SpecialdeparturesincludedinnerandentertainmentinDublin

Tour Highlights

Tour Includes

HOTELS orsimilar

• 8Meals-BreakfastandDinner• VisitDublin,Kilkenny,Waterford, Blarney,Killarney• UpdatedItinerary• TopHotels&Entertainment• NoHiddenExtras

Dublin: MaldronHotel/BurlingtonHotel1NtWaterford:Dooley’sHotel1NtKillarney:KillarneyTowersHotel2NtsDublin:ClontarfCastle1Nt

2012 & 2013 Departures

Irish Harmony7 days - Cost Per Person Sharing

Depart Return Land Tour U.S. To U.S. Only Ref Fri. Thur. Cost HA1012 Oct 13 Oct 18 $899* HA1019 Oct 19 Oct 25 $899* HA1026 Oct 26 Nov 01 $819 HA1102 Nov 02 Nov 08 $779 HA1109 Nov 09 Nov 15 $779 HA1116 Nov 16 Nov 22 $779 HA1123 Nov 23 Nov 29 $779 HA1130 Nov 30 Dec 06 $779

2013 HA201 Feb 01 Feb 07 $779 HA208 Feb 08 Feb 14 $779 HA215 Feb 15 Feb 21 $779 HA222 Feb 22 Feb 28 $779 HA301 Mar 01 Mar 07 $789 HA308 Mar 08 Mar 14 $789 HA315 Mar 15 Mar 21 $809 HA322 Mar 22 Mar 28 $799 HA329 Mar 29 Apr 04 $819 HA405 Apr 05 Apr 11 $829 HA415 Apr 12 Apr 18 $829 HA419 Apr 19 Apr 25 $829

Single Room Supplement $249

IMPORTANT: Departure dates shown are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later, on Saturday. Transfers for this tour are available for departure from Dublin Airport at 7:30 am and 10:30 am for passengers who book air with Celtic Tours. If Celtic Tours does not book your air, you may avail of these free transfers, provided you submit your flight information within 35 days prior to departure, and you are available 30 minutes prior to airport departure. Otherwise, you must find your own transfer to your first night hotel. Tour ends at Dublin Airport at 7:45 am.Airfare: Celtic Tours offers a wide range of air options for you. See our website for the best fares available. Group reservations—please review your group contract or contact our group department at 1-800-833-4373.

Online at www.celtictours.com

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Day 01, Saturday: U.S. to Ireland. Evening departure for our overnight flight from the U.S. to Ireland. Dinner is served shortly after take-off.Day 02, Sunday: Arrive Dublin. Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. **Depart Dublin and travel the short journey to Galway for check into our hotel. Free time to rest. In the afternoon, we enjoy a local panoramic sightseeing tour of Galway City. Dinner and overnight in Galway.Day 03, Monday: Galway – Connemara - Galway. Today we enjoy a scenic tour of Connemara. Travel along Galway Bay to Maam Cross and Clifden. Continue on via Kylemore Abbey and stop briefly for a photo opportunity. Next we continue via scenic countryside and keep an eye out for sheep en-route to Moycullen and the Connemara Marble Factory and the Celtic Crystal Factory. Return to Galway where we have some free time before dinner at our hotel. Overnight in Galway, where we can find excellent pub entertainment!Day 04, Tuesday: Galway – Cliffs of Moher - Killarney. Morning departure from Galway. Travel south to Ardrahan, where we pause for tea/coffee and scones at Rathbaun Farms. Here we will see a farming family carry out everyday chores including sheep shearing and watch as the sheepdogs maneuver the flock. Continue on to the Cliffs of Moher, which rise 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Onwards to Killarney for dinner and overnight.Day 05, Wednesday: Killarney – Dingle Peninsula. A delightful day takes us along the Kerry coast to the Dingle Peninsula, which offers magnificent coastal scenery. Beyond Slea Head, we see the Blasket Islands, the last outpost of Europe. A full day tour returning to Killarney for dinner and overnight.Day 06, Thursday: Killarney – Cashel - Dublin. Leaving Killarney we travel over the mountains to Blarney where we pause for optional visit to Blarney, where we pause for optional visits to Blarney Woollen Mills and Blarney Castle, perhaps to kiss the famed Blarney Stone or visit the amazing gardens around the castles. Leaving Blarney we travel via Tipperary and Cashel, where we pause for a photo-op at the historic Rock of Cashel, an ancient castle fortress of the Kings of

The newly updated itinerary provides you a more relaxing tour with two nights stays in Galway, Killarney and Dublin. A best-selling tour at a great price!

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New Itinerary - Budget Escorted Motorcoach Tour

• FirstClassandSuperiorFirstClass hotelsthroughout• FullIrishbreakfastdaily,exceptdayof arrival• Four(4)hoteldinners• Tea/coffeeandIrishFarmhousesconesatanactualIrishworkingfarmwhereweseesheepshearingandwatchthesheepdogmaneuvertheflock

• VisitstoCliffsofMoher,CelticCrystalFactory,Dingle,Blarney,GuinnessStorehouse,WhitefriarsChurch,TrinityCollegeandtheBookofKells.

• PanoramictourofGalwayCityandtheConnemararegion

• TransportationandsightseeingbyDeluxeMotorcoachthroughout

• ProfessionalIrishdriver/guidetoescortyouthroughoutyourtour.(Note:Tiptothedriver/guideisnotincluded.)

• Porterageofonesuitcaseperperson• ServicechargesandlocaltaxesinIreland

• CelticToursflightbagandportfoliooftraveldocuments

Tour Highlights

Tour Includes

HOTELS orsimilar

•10Meals-BreakfastandDinner•VisitGalway,Connemara,Dingle, Killarney,BlarneyandDublin.•NewUpdatedItinerary•TopHotels&Entertainment•NoHiddenExtras

Galway: PilloHotel2NtsKillarney: KillarneyTowersHotel2NtsDublin: MaldronHotel2Nts

Your Itinerary

Ireland. Arrive in Dublin, where the evening is free to dine on your own. Overnight in Dublin. *Note: Dinner, Irish cabaret can be optionally arranged tonight.Day 07, Friday: Dublin. Morning sightseeing in Dublin includes a visit to Guinness Storehouse, Whitefriars Church and Trinity College to view the 8th century Book of Kells. Afternoon and evening free in Dublin.Day 08, Dublin – U.S. Early morning transfer to Dublin Airport for your return flight home. Arrive home the same day.

2012 & 2013 Departures

Heart of Ireland8 days - Cost Per Person Sharing

Depart Return Land Tour U.S. To U.S. Only Ref Sat. Sat. Cost HI1020 Oct 20 Oct 27 $929 HI1027 Oct 27 Nov 03 $929 HI1103 Nov 03 Nov 10 $899 HI1110 Nov 10 Nov 17 $899 HI1117 Nov 17 Nov 24 $899 HI1124 Nov 24 Dec 01 $899 HI1201 Dec 01 Dec 08 $899

2013 HI126 Jan 26 Feb 02 $899 HI202 Feb 02 Feb 09 $899 HI209 Feb 09 Feb 16 $899 HI216 Feb 16 Feb 23 $899 HI232 Feb 23 Mar 02 $899 HI302 Mar 02 Mar 09 $909 HI309 Mar 09 Mar 16 $909 HI316 Mar 16 Mar 23 $909 HI323 Mar 23 Mar 30 $909 HI330 Mar 30 Apr 06 $929 HI406 Apr 06 Apr 13 $929 HI413 Apr 13 Apr 20 $929 HI420 Apr 20 Apr 27 $929 HI427 Apr 27 May 04 $929 HI504 May 04 May 11 $1,199 HI511 May 11 May 18 $1,199 HI518 May 18 May 25 $1,199 HI525 May 25 Jun 01 $1,199 HI601 Jun 01 Jun 08 $1,199 HI608 Jun 08 Jun 15 $1,199 HI615 Jun 15 Jun 22 $1,199 HI622 Jun 22 Jun 29 $1,199 HI629 Jun 29 Jul 06 $1,199

Departures weekly until Oct 5, 2013Single Room Supplement

Oct 20-Apr $289 / May-Oct 05 $329

IMPORTANT: **Departure dates shown are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later, on Sunday. Transfers for this tour from Dublin Airport after the arrival of all international flights for passengers who book air with Celtic Tours. If Celtic Tours does not book your air, you may avail of these free transfers, provided you submit your flight information within 35 days prior to departure, and you are available 30 minutes prior to airport departure. Otherwise, you must find your own transfer to your first night hotel. Tour ends at Dublin Airport at 7:15-7:30 am.Airfare: Celtic Tours offers a wide range of air options for you. See our website for the best fares available. Group reservations—please review your group contract or contact our group department at 1-800-833-4373.

Heart Of Ireland

Receive Family & Friends Discount when 6+ travel together

*Option: Optional dinner and Irish cabaret show at the Merry Ploughboy $79 pp if booked and paid with initial deposit. Otherwise $85 pp if added later. Includes coach transfer.

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Your ItineraryDay 01: Overnight flight to Ireland.

Day 02: Dublin Sightseeing. Arrive Dublin, Ireland on Friday. Morning transfer to hotel, with free time to rest and relax. Afternoon 2 hour local tour of Dublin. Dinner and overnight at our Ashbourne hotel.

Day 03: Mellifont Abbey and Titanic Belfast. Travel north to nearby Mellifont Abbey, a Cistercian community founded in 1142. Continue to Belfast. We enjoy a visit to Titanic Belfast, a multiple dimensional exhibition exploring the Titanic story. Dinner and overnight Belfast.

Day 04: Belfast – Giants Causeway – Glenveagh. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Belfast City, before heading along the Causeway Coast to the Giant’s Causeway, where we visit the Giant’s Causeway Museum and the Causeway with its volcanic columns, formed over 60 million years ago. Continue with a visit to Glenveagh Castle and National Park. Onwards to Donegal Town for dinner and overnight.

Day 05: Scenic Slieve League Cliffs. A spectacular day touring along Donegal Bay to Killybegs and Malinmore. Enjoy scenic views of Malin Bay and the amazing Slieve League Cliffs. Continue to Adara and Glenties to see local crafts and Donegal tweeds, returning to Donegal for dinner and overnight.

Day 06: Donegal – Belleek - Galway. Morning departure from Donegal. We travel south to Belleek, where we pause a while to visit the famed Belleek China showroom. Continue south via Sligo, birthplace of William Butler Yeats, to Galway City for dinner and overnight.

Day 07: Galway Bay - Rathbaun Farms - Cliffs of Moher - Castle Banquet. Travel along Galway Bay, scenic Spiddal and Rossavell. Continue to Rathbaun Farms where we see a farming family carry out everyday chores, including sheep shearing, watch the sheepdogs maneuver the flock and enjoy some farmhouse scones with tea/coffee. Break in Doolin before continuing to the majestic Cliffs of Moher, with Medieval Castle banquet dinner and entertainment and overnight in Limerick.

Day 08: Adare - Killarney. Casual departure from Limerick Hotel. We travel via Adare to Killarney. Afternoon is free in Killarney. Dinner and overnight in Killarney.

Day 09: Killarney – Ring of Kerry. We depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling from Killarney, we come to the town of Killorglin, famous for “Puck Fair,” and from here we commence the ring tour. Our drive is along the coastline of the broad Iveragh Peninsula, through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Sneem. The scenery is spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys and rocky mountains blend in awesome beauty. Back to Killarney for dinner and overnight.

•FirstClassandSuperiorFirstClasshotels throughout•FullIrishbreakfastdaily,exceptdayof arrival• CDBTour13-day:Dinnereachevening exceptforonenightinDublin,includinga traditionalmedievalcastlebanquetand traditionalIrishentertainmentanddinner inDublin.CDA12-DayTour:Dinner eacheveningincludingatraditional medievalcastlebanquetandtraditionalIrish entertainmentanddinnerinDublin•FullsightseeingbyDeluxeTouring Motorcoach•ProfessionalIrishdriver/guidetoescortyou throughout•VisittoRathbaunFarmtoseeanactual workingfarm,includingcoffee/teaandIrish Farmhousescones•PanoramiccitytoursofDublinandBelfast.•ScenicdrivealongtheRingofKerry.•Visitsto:MellifontAbbey,TitanicBelfast, Giant’sCauseway,GlenveaghCastleand NationalPark,SlieveLeagueCliffs,Belleek China,CliffsofMoher,Cobh,Kilkenny Castle,TrinityCollegeandtheBookofKells.•CDBTouralsoincludes:WhitefriarChurch, GuinnessBreweryStorehouseandJameson WhiskeyDistillerytour•Porterageofone(1)suitcaseperperson•TipsandtaxesinIreland.Gratuitiesto thedriver/guidenotincluded•CelticToursflightbagandportfolioof traveldocuments

NOTE: Tours purchased on a land only basis begins on Day 02

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Day 10: Blarney – Cobh – Waterford. Depart Killarney, with a stop in Blarney and Cobh, the last port of call for the Titanic. Onwards with a visit to House of Waterford, with dinner and overnight in Waterford.

Day 11: Waterford – Kilkenny Castle - Trinity College. Depart Waterford for historic Kilkenny town to visit Kilkenny Castle. Continue to Dublin. Visit Trinity College to view the 8th century Book of Kells. Enjoy dinner and traditional Irish cabaret show in Dublin tonight.

Day 12: Dublin – CDA Tour ends. Early morning transfer to Dublin Airport for return flight home for 12-day tour passengers. 13-day CDB passengers have a relaxing morning before a mid-morning visit to Whitefriar Church, Guinness Storehouse and the Old Jameson Whiskey distillery. Afternoon is free in Dublin to enjoy the capital city. Dinner on your own this evening.

Day 13: Dublin – CDB Tour ends. Early morning transfer to Dublin Airport for return flight home. You arrive home the same day.

A Preview of our most popular tour! Choose from 12 or 13 days - and experience the best of Ireland! New and exciting itinerary, with no hidden extras!

Tour Highlights

Tour Includes

HOTELS orsimilar

•CDB:20Meals-BreakfastandDinner•CDA:19Meals-BreakfastandDinner•VisitDublin,Belfast,Donegal,Galway, Limerick,Killarney,Blarney,Cobh, WaterfordandKilkenny•NewandUpdatedItinerary•GuaranteedDepartures-visitwww. celtictours.comforguaranteeddates.•TopHotels&Entertainment•NoHiddenExtras

Ashbourne:AshbourneHotel1NtBelfast: DunadryHotel1NtDonegal: MillparkHotel2NtsGalway: ForsterCourt/Claregalway1NtLimerick: RadissonBluHotel1NtKillarney: KillarneyTowers2NtsWaterford:Dooley’sHotel1NtDublin: MaldronHotelCDA:1Nt/CDB:2Nts

Premier Escorted Motorcoach Tour – 2 options – 12 or 13 days

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CELTIC DREAM - 2013Book Early and Save with Early Bird Discounts

See back cover for details!

Departs CDA ends CDB ends Land OnlyThursday Monday Tuesday CDA CDBApr 25 May 06 May 07 $2109 $2279May 02 May 13 May 14 $2129 $2299May 09 May 20 May 21 $2129 $2299May 16 May 27 May 28 $2129 $2299May 23 Jun 03 Jun 04 $2129 $2299May 30 Jun 10 Jun 11 $2129 $2299Jun 06 Jun 17 Jun 18 $2159 $2329Jun 13 Jun 24 Jun 25 $2159 $2329Jun 20 Jul 01 Jul 02 $2179 $2349Jun 27 Jul 08 Jul 09 $2179 $2349Jul 04 Jul 15 Jul 16 $2179 $2349Jul 11 Jul 22 Jul 23 $2179 $2349Jul 18 Jul 29 Jul 30 $2179 $2349Jul 25 Aug 05 Aug 06 $2179 $2349Aug 01 Aug 12 Aug 13 $2179 $2349Aug 08 Aug 19 Aug 20 $2179 $2349Aug 15 Aug 26 Aug 27 $2179 $2349Aug 22 Sep 02 Sep 03 $2179 $2349Aug 29 Sep 09 Sep 10 $2179 $2349Sep 05 Sep 16 Sep 17 $2129 $2299Sep 12 Sep 23 Sep 24 $2129 $2299Sep 19 Sep 30 Oct 01 $2129 $2299Sep 26 Oct 07 Oct 08 $2129 $2299Oct 03 Oct 14 Oct 15 $2109 $2279

Single room supplement: CDB: $559 / CDA: $519

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Premier Escorted Motorcoach Tour – 2 options – 12 or 13 days

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A fresh itinerary for 2013, with added attractions. A scenic and unforgettable journey through Ireland from Belfast to the Ring of Kerry.

Online at www.celtictours.com

•FirstClassandSuperiorFirstClass hotelsthroughout•FullIrishbreakfastdaily,exceptdayof arrival• Dinnereachevening,includinga traditionalmedievalcastlebanquet•FullsightseeingbyDeluxeTouring Motorcoach•ProfessionalIrishdriver/guidetoescort youthroughout•VisittoRathbaunFarmtoseeanactual workingfarm,includingcoffee/teaand IrishFarmhousescones•PanoramiccitytoursofDublinand Belfast•ScenicdrivealongtheRingofKerry.•Visitsto:MellifontAbbey,TitanicBelfast, Giant’sCauseway,GlenveaghCastleand NationalPark,SlieveLeagueCliffs, BelleekChinaandCliffsofMoher•Porterageofone(1)suitcaseperperson•TipsandtaxesinIreland.Gratuitiesto thedriver/guidenotincluded•CelticToursflightbagandportfolioof traveldocuments

NOTE: Tours purchased on a land only basis begins on Day 02

Tour Highlights

Tour Includes

HOTELS orsimilarAshbourne:AshbourneHotel1NtBelfast: DunadryHotel1NtDonegal: MillparkHotel2NtsGalway: ForsterCourt/Claregalway1NtLimerick: RadissonBluHotel1NtKillarney: KillarneyTowers2Nts

•16Meals-BreakfastandDinner•VisitDublin,Belfast,Donegal,Galway, LimerickandKillarney•NewandUpdatedItinerary•GuaranteedDepartures-visitwww. celtictours.comforguaranteeddates.•TopHotels&Entertainment•NoHiddenExtras

Your ItineraryDay 01: Overnight flight to Ireland.

Day 02: Dublin Sightseeing. Arrive Dublin, Ireland on Friday. Morning transfer to hotel, with free time to rest and relax. Afternoon 2 hour local tour of Dublin. Dinner and overnight at our Ashbourne hotel.

Day 03: Mellifont Abbey and Titanic Belfast. Travel north to nearby Mellifont Abbey, a Cistercian community founded in 1142. Continue to Belfast. We enjoy a visit to Titanic Belfast, a multiple dimensional exhibition exploring the Titanic story. Dinner and overnight Belfast.

Day 04: Belfast – Giants Causeway – Glenveagh. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Belfast City, before heading along the Causeway Coast to the Giant’s Causeway, where we visit the Giant’s Causeway Museum and the Causeway with its volcanic columns, formed over 60 million years ago. Continue with a visit to Glenveagh Castle and National Park. Onwards to Donegal Town for dinner and overnight.

Day 05: Scenic Slieve League Cliffs. A spectacular day touring along Donegal Bay to Killybegs and Malinmore. Enjoy scenic views of Malin Bay and the amazing Slieve League Cliffs. Continue to Adara and Glenties to see local crafts and Donegal tweeds, returning to Donegal for dinner and overnight.

Day 06: Donegal – Belleek - Galway. Morning departure from Donegal. We travel south to Belleek, where we pause a while to visit the famed Belleek China showroom. Continue south via Sligo, birthplace of William Butler Yeats, to Galway City for dinner and overnight.

Day 07: Galway Bay - Rathbaun Farms - Cliffs of Moher - Castle Banquet. Travel along Galway Bay, scenic Spiddal and Rossavell. Continue to Rathbaun Farms where we see a

farming family carry out everyday chores, including sheep shearing, watch the sheepdogs maneuver the flock and enjoy some farmhouse scones with tea/coffee. Break in Doolin before continuing to the majestic Cliffs of Moher, with Medieval Castle banquet dinner and entertainment and overnight in Limerick.

Day 08: Adare - Killarney. Casual departure from Limerick Hotel. We travel via Adare to Killarney. Afternoon is free in Killarney. Dinner and overnight in Killarney.

Day 09: Killarney – Ring of Kerry. We depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling from Killarney, we come to the town of Killorglin, famous for “Puck Fair,” and from here we commence the ring tour. Our drive is along the coastline of the broad Iveragh Peninsula, through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Sneem. The scenery is spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys and rocky mountains blend in awesome beauty. Back to Killarney for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Killarney - Shannon Early morning departure for Shannon Airport for return flight home.

IRISH ROSE - 2013Book Early and Save with Early Bird

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Departs Tour Ends Land Thurs Sat Only Apr 25 May 04 $1709 May 02 May 11 $1729 May 09 May 18 $1729 May 16 May 25 $1729 May 23 Jun 01 $1729 May 30 Jun 08 $1729 Jun 06 Jun 15 $1729 Jun 13 Jun 22 $1729 Jun 20 Jun 29 $1739 Jun 27 Jul 06 $1739 Jul 04 Jul 13 $1739 Jul 11 Jul 20 $1739 Jul 18 Jul 27 $1739 Jul 25 Aug 03 $1739 Aug 01 Aug 10 $1739 Aug 08 Aug 17 $1739 Aug 15 Aug 24 $1739 Aug 22 Aug 31 $1739 Aug 29 Sep 07 $1739 Sep 05 Sep 14 $1729 Sep 12 Sep 21 $1729 Sep 19 Sep 28 $1729 Sep 26 Oct 05 $1729 Oct 03 Oct 12 $1709

Single room supplement: $449

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Your Itinerary

•FirstClassandSuperiorFirstClasshotels throughout•FullIrishbreakfastdaily,exceptdayof arrival• Dinnereacheveningincludinga traditionalmedievalcastlebanquet•FullsightseeingbyDeluxeTouring Motorcoach•ProfessionalIrishdriver/guidetoescortyou throughout•VisittoRathbaunFarmtoseeanactual workingfarm,includingcoffee/teaandIrish Farmhousescones•PanoramiccitytoursofDublinandBelfast.•ScenicdrivealongtheRingofKerry.•Visitsto:MellifontAbbey,TitanicBelfast, Giant’sCauseway,GlenveaghCastleand NationalPark,SlieveLeagueCliffs,Belleek China,CliffsofMoher•Porterageofone(1)suitcaseperperson•TipsandtaxesinIreland.Gratuitiesto thedriver/guidenotincluded•CelticToursflightbagandportfolioof traveldocuments

NOTE: Tours purchased on a land only basis begins on Day 02

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•12Meals-BreakfastandDinner•VisitDublin,Belfast,Donegal,Galway, Limerick•NewandUpdatedItinerary•GuaranteedDepartures-visitwww. celtictours.comforguaranteeddates•TopHotels&Entertainment•NoHiddenExtras

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Premier Escorted Motorcoach Tour

Celtic Sojourn

Day 01: Overnight flight to Ireland.

Day 02: Dublin Sightseeing. Arrive Dublin, Ireland on Friday. Morning transfer to hotel, with free time to rest and relax. Afternoon 2 hour local tour of Dublin. Dinner and overnight at our Ashbourne hotel.

Day 03: Mellifont Abbey and Titanic Belfast. Travel north to nearby Mellifont Abbey, a Cistercian community founded in 1142. Continue to Belfast. We enjoy a visit to Titanic Belfast, a multiple dimensional exhibition exploring the Titanic story. Dinner and overnight Belfast.

Day 04: Belfast – Giants Causeway – Glenveagh. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Belfast City, before heading along the Causeway Coast to the Giant’s Causeway, where we visit the Giant’s Causeway Museum and the Causeway with its volcanic columns, formed over 60 million years ago. Continue with a visit to Glenveagh Castle and National Park. Onwards to Donegal Town for dinner and overnight.

Day 05: Scenic Slieve League Cliffs. A spectacular day touring along Donegal Bay to Killybegs and Malinmore. Enjoy scenic views of Malin Bay and the amazing Slieve League Cliffs. Continue to Adara and Glenties to see local crafts and Donegal tweeds, returning to Donegal for dinner and overnight.

Day 06: Donegal – Belleek - Galway. Morning departure from Donegal. We travel south to Belleek, where we pause a while to visit the famed Belleek China showroom. Continue south via Sligo, birthplace of William Butler Yeats, to Galway City for dinner and overnight.

Day 07: Galway Bay - Rathbaun Farms - Cliffs of Moher - Castle Banquet. Travel along Galway Bay, scenic Spiddal and Rossavell. Continue to Rathbaun Farms where we see a farming family carry out everyday chores, including sheep shearing, watch the sheepdogs maneuver the flock and enjoy some farmhouse scones with tea/coffee. Break in Doolin before continuing to the majestic Cliffs of Moher, with Medieval Castle banquet dinner and entertainment and overnight in Limerick.

Day 08: Shannon. Early morning departure for Shannon Airport for return flight home.

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Discounts. See back cover for details!

Departs Tour Ends Land Thurs Thur Only Apr 25 May 02 $1299 May 02 May 09 $1329 May 09 May 16 $1329 May 16 May 23 $1329 May 23 May 30 $1329 May 30 Jun 06 $1339 Jun 06 Jun 13 $1339 Jun 13 Jun 20 $1349 Jun 20 Jun 27 $1349 Jun 27 Jul 04 $1349 Jul 04 Jul 11 $1349 Jul 11 Jul 18 $1349 Jul 18 Jul 25 $1349 Jul 25 Aug 01 $1349 Aug 01 Aug 08 $1349 Aug 08 Aug 15 $1349 Aug 15 Aug 22 $1349 Aug 22 Aug 29 $1349 Aug 29 Sep 05 $1349 Sep 05 Sep 12 $1329 Sep 12 Sep 19 $1329 Sep 19 Sep 26 $1329 Sep 26 Oct 03 $1329 Oct 03 Oct 10 $1299

Single room supplement: $339

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•FirstClassandSuperiorFirstClass hotelsthroughout•FullIrishbreakfastdaily,exceptdayof arrival• Dinnereachevening,includinga traditionalmedievalcastlebanquet.•FullsightseeingbyDeluxeTouring Motorcoach•ProfessionalIrishdriver/guidetoescort youthroughout•ScenicdrivealongtheRingofKerry.•Visitsto:Blarney,Cobh,Kilkenny Castle,TrinityCollegeandtheBookof Kells.•8daytouralsoincludes:Whitefriar Church,GuinnessBreweryStorehouse andJamesonWhiskeyDistillerytour•Porterageofone(1)suitcaseperperson•TipsandtaxesinIreland.Gratuitiesto thedriver/guidenotincluded•CelticToursflightbagandportfolioof traveldocuments

NOTE: Tours purchased on a land only basis begins on Day 02

Tour Highlights

Tour Includes

HOTELS orsimilar

•10Meals-BreakfastandDinner•VisitLimerick,Killarney,Blarney,Cobh, Waterford,KilkennyandDublin•NewandUpdatedItinerary•GuaranteedDepartures-visitwww. celtictours.comforguaranteeddates.•TopHotels&Entertainment•NoHiddenExtras

Your Itinerary

CELTIC DELIGHT - 2013Book Early and Save with Early Bird

Discounts. See back cover for details!

Departs Tour Ends Land Tues Mon Only Apr 30 May 06 $1259 May 07 May 13 $1269 May 14 May 20 $1269 May 21 May 27 $1269 May 28 Jun 03 $1269 Jun 04 Jun 10 $1269 Jun 11 Jun 17 $1269 Jun 18 Jun 24 $1279 Jun 25 Jul 01 $1279 Jul 02 Jul 08 $1279 Jul 09 Jul 15 $1279 Jul 16 Jul 22 $1299 Jul 23 Jul 29 $1299 Jul 30 Aug 05 $1299 Aug 06 Aug 12 $1299 Aug 13 Aug 19 $1299 Aug 20 Aug 26 $1299 Aug 27 Sep 02 $1299 Sep 03 Sep 09 $1299 Sep 10 Sep 16 $1289 Sep 17 Sep 23 $1289 Sep 24 Sep 30 $1289 Oct 01 Oct 07 $1289 Oct 08 Oct 14 $1289

Single room supplement: $309

This is an excellent tour for those with limited time in Ireland. A great tour featuring Limerick, Killarney, the famous Ring of Kerry, Waterford, Kilkenny and Dublin.

Premier Escorted Motorcoach Tour

Celtic Delight

Day 01: Overnight flight to Ireland.

Day 02: Limerick. Arrive Shannon, Ireland on Wednesday. Morning transfer to hotel, with free time to rest and relax. This evening we enjoy a Medieval Castle banquet dinner and entertainment and overnight in Limerick.

Day 03: Adare - Killarney. Casual departure from Limerick Hotel. We travel via Adare to Killarney. Afternoon is free in Killarney. Dinner and overnight in Killarney.

Day 04: Killarney – Ring of Kerry. We depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling from Killarney, we come to the town of Killorglin, famous for “Puck Fair,” and from here we commence the ring tour. Our drive is along the coastline of the broad Iveragh Peninsula, through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Sneem. The scenery is spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys and rocky mountains blend in awesome beauty. Back to Killarney for dinner and overnight.

Day 05: Blarney – Cobh – Waterford. Depart Killarney, with a stop in Blarney and Cobh, the last port of call for the Titanic. Onwards with a visit to House of Waterford, with dinner and overnight in Waterford.

Day 06: Waterford – Kilkenny Castle - Trinity College. Depart Waterford for historic Kilkenny town to visit Kilkenny Castle. Continue to Dublin. Visit Trinity College to view the 8th century Book of Kells. Enjoy dinner and traditional Irish cabaret show in Dublin tonight.

Day 07: Dublin. Early morning transfer to Dublin Airport for return flight home or opt to extend your stay in Dublin. For those wanting to extend, we are delighted to offer you an extra day in Dublin. Should you elect to add an additional day, Day 07 will also include a visit to Whitefriar Church, the Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Whiskey Distillery.

Day 08 - Extended Tour Option: Dublin. Early morning transfer to Dublin Airport for return flight home. You arrive home the same day.

Limerick: RadissonBluHotel1NtKillarney: KillarneyTowers2NtsWaterford: Dooley’sHotel1NtDublin: MaldronHotel1Nt

StayanextradayinIreland-withour8-daytouroption.Seeourwebsiteforprices.

Optional 8-Day Tour

Early Bird DiscountSuper Savings available with this preview brochure! Save hundreds! Special early bird savings are limited on each departure and are on a first come first serve basis. See back cover for full details. This special early bird discount is available for a limited time. Please call today for more information.

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Day 01/02: Pick-up Compact Automatic car from the airport. Note, upgrades to larger vehicles are available. Accommodations: Open Standard B&B voucher for 2 nights.

Day 03: Make your way to Ballynahinch Castle Hotel* for overnight. Note, upgrades to other properties such as Adare Manor or Dromoland Castle can also be arranged, but are additional.

Day 04/05: Open Standard B&B voucher provided for two nights, giving you freedom to stay where you want.

Day 06/07: Drop car rental and make your way to your Dublin Hotel. We’ve included the Dublin Hop-on / Hop-off Bus Pass here to tour the Capital city. Package base price based on the Ardmore Hotel. Upgrades to other hotels in Dublin are available.

Day 08:. Transfer from your hotel to Dublin airport is included.

Car Group “E”Automatic-Economy

Car Group “F”Automatic-Compact

•Accommodationsasnotedineachpackage•Carrentalfornotedamountoftime- includesCDWinsurance• Hotelandvattaxes•Breakfastdaily,exceptmorningofarrival•FreeCelticToursPhoneCard(5minutes)•TouringmapofIrelandprovidedwhencar rentaliscollected

*Pleasenote,allpre-bookedhotelsareonrequestbasis.

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Castles & CottagesLand Only Rate from

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Tour Cost Per Person Sharing Twin Room Prices range from $699-$999 depending on

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Endless PossibilitiesLand Only Rate from

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Tour Cost Per Person Sharing Twin Room Prices range from $659-$829 depending

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Let the experts at Celtic Tours arrange your next self-drive tour of Ireland.

We packaged two itineraries here for you, that are aimed to please, but are happy to arrange a vacation to suit your needs. Just give our experts a call...

This package brings you the best of Ireland! Tour the modern and cosmopolitan city of Dublin with the Hop-on-Hop-off Dublin Bus Pass. Enjoy accommodations throughout Ireland with four nights open approved B&B accommodations, plus enjoy a night of deluxe accommodations!

Your package includes full Irish breakfast daily and a 6-day compact automatic car rental that includes insurance and transfer from your hotel to the airport.

Idyllic Ireland awaits…Castles and Bed and Breakfasts are at the heart of every traveler to Ireland. Whether you are looking for a romantic escape or the true Irish experience, our Castles and Cottages Self-Drive Vacation is the perfect choice. Meander through the back roads of Ireland, while staying in luxury castle hotels and idyllic Bed and Breakfasts of your choice.

Day 01: Pick-up Economy Automatic car from the airport. Note, upgrades to larger vehicles are available. Tonight we will pre-book Kilronan Castle* hotel for you.

Day 02: Open Standard B&B voucher provided today giving you the freedom to go where you please.

Day 03: Tonight Ballynahinch Castle* is pre-booked for you. Note, upgrades to other properties, such as Dromoland or Ashford castles can be arranged for a supplement.

Day 04/05: Enjoy the freedom of 2-nights open Standard B&B vouchers

Day 06:. Enjoy your final night at Clontarf Casstle* in Dublin’s fair city.

*Note: All hotels are subject to availability at time of booking.

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Day 01: Edinburgh. Arrive Edinburgh. Transfer can be arranged to your hotel. Enjoy this beautiful city on your own.Day 02: Edinburgh - Ft. William - Portree. Depart Edinburgh at 9:00 am. Passing Linlithgow Palace and Stirling with its imposing castle and views of the Wallace Monument and Doune Castle. We stop in Callander for refreshments. Crossing into the Highlands we head north towards the glorious scenery surrounding Loch Luibnaig then through Breadalbane and up to the wild desolation of Rannoch Moor. We continue through the spectacular mountain pass of Glencoe, scene of the great massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692. Leaving Fort William after lunch we drive past Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and into the Great Glen. We travel the “Road to the Isles” and head through the splendor of the Five Sisters of Kintail, the mountains guarding the pass on the way to the Isle of Skye. We stop to visit the famous Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles. Crossing over the bridge to Skye, we follow the dramatic coastline north towards the island’s capital, Portree for overnight. Day 03: A Day On Skye. There are many possibilities depending on the weather and our driver/guide’s knowledge will come to the fore in developing the best day out for us. Overnight in Portree. Day 04: Loch Ness - Edinburgh. Depart Portree and travel through the Cuillin Hills and back over to the mainland for stunning views over Loch Duich. Onto Loch Ness for lunch and the possibility of spotting “Nessie”. Travel through the Grampian mountains along Loch Laggan, before passing Dalwhinnie, home to Scotland’s highest whisky distillery, and onwards past Blair Castle stopping for refreshments before heading back to Edinburgh. Arriving at 19.00 approx. Overnight in Edinburgh this evening.Day 05: Edinburgh. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel today before checking out. Optional transfer is available as needed.

Isle of Skye &The Highlands

In a Tuscan Villa

In A Tuscan VillaLand Only Rate from

$699 p.p. sharing

Tour Cost Per Person Sharing Twin Room Prices range from $699-$939 depending on

selected departure through April 2013Single room additional

Isle of Skye & HighlandsLand Only Rate from - based on B&B’sTour starts on Sun, Tue, Thur and Fri

$599 p.p. sharing

Tour Cost Per Person Sharing Twin Room Prices range from $599-$1099 based on

selected departure & accommodation typeSingle room additional

Beyond Ireland, Celtic Tours World Vacations offers you more destinations and choices! Offering Escorted Tours, City Stays, Self-Drive Vacations, Custom Chauffeur Touring and more...

Featured here are two of our most popular options in Scotland and Italy.

Isle of Skye and the Highlands is a custom small group tour - having no more then 16 passengers, you receive intimate and top of the line service! This fantastic package includes a pre and post night in Edinburgh on your own, 4 breakfasts, three days of touring and 2-nts in Portree. A Celtic Favorite!!

In A Tuscan Villa brings you the warmth of Italy in an authentic Villa for four nights + Car rental. Also suitable for groups (coach arranged). This is an excellent program for touring the Tuscan region. We’ve included a fabulous wine tasting at the Villa for your enjoyment.

Celtic Tours also offers Golf vacations, River Cruises, Australia, New Zealand and Custom groups to all destinations.

Upon arrival, travel to the villa in your Hertz car rental. Groups are transferred via deluxe motorcoach to our Tuscan Villa.

Enjoy your four night stay - including buffet breakfast daily and wine tasting* with appetizers - at an historical Tuscan Villa, located in the heart of Chianti, a region famous for its wine production.

A perfect Tuscan getaway!

(*Wine tasting held Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday only.)

Optional Tuscan Cooking Class. Enjoy a unique cooking experience at the Villa’s “Tuscan Kitchen” with Chef Paola Eoncini. Together you will prepare typical Tuscan dishes and other specialities as well as decadent sweets and Tuscan cakes. After your class, enjoy your meal! The class is held at 4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

Buon Appetito! Tuscan Cooking Class

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Terms & Conditions - as this is a preview brochure, please see our website for full terms and conditions.SELF-DRIVE TOURS IRELAND: Hotels and Guest Houses are inspected on a regular basis by the Irish Tourist Board and Celtic Tours. A complete list of Hotels/Guest Houses is provided along with your final documents. Single room supplements and children rates in Ireland are as per the brochure and must be paid for before final documents are issued. A motoring map is supplied with your car.

PRE-BOOKING BY LOCATION ONLY: We will pre-book your B&Bs by location only if the request is received at time of reservation or at least 65 days prior to departure. Once final payment is received or documents are issued, this is not available. First class hotels, superior hotels and manor homes or Stately Castle tours are pre-booked by property, however, Celtic Tours does not hold block space at any one property for Self-Drive Tours. All properties are on a request basis and requested once initial deposit is received. Celtic Tours cannot guarantee that any one property will be available. We will be happy to request specific choices for 1st class, Superior or Deluxe properties, but cannot guarantee their availability. It may be necessary to choose alternate hotels and/or dates.

Once your accommodation is confirmed, a $75.00 PENALTY applies for each and every change.

LATE ARRIVALS: Be sure to arrive at your destination before 5:30 p.m. or advise your hotel/guest house of a later arrival time. Failure to do so may result in your reservation being cancelled. If your plans change, please call and cancel your reservation.

SELF-DRIVE NORTHERN IRELAND: There is no restriction for travel in Northern Ireland; your accommodation vouchers will be accepted at hotels and farm/guest houses listed.

With Open Vouchers for B&B’s and 1st class hotels, a full list of properties is provided with your final documents. If you request the list of hotels and/or guest homes prior to the shipment of documents - a $50 shipping and handling fee will apply.

DURING PEAK SEASONS, FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS CERTAIN AREAS MAY BE FULL AND YOU MAY HAVE TO BOOK INTO NEARBY TOWNS.

DRIVERS: Age limits 23 to 75 and holding a valid driver’s license. A surcharge applies to drivers between the ages of 23-25. The surcharge is approximately €26 per day, payable to the car rental company in Ireland. In the UK, surcharge of approximately UK£ 12 + VAT per rental for ages 23 to 26 only. All drivers must have a valid credit card.

EXTRA DRIVER: The supplementary charges to cover an additional driver are payable at the start of hire and are €7.50 per day.

BABY SEATS: Baby/booster seats suitable for ages 6 months to 4 yrs. are on request basis only for a fee of €40 per hire paid direct to car rental company.

CAR RENTAL INSURANCE: PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS ON CAR RENTAL INSURANCE. Please note, it is mandatory in Ireland. Celtic Tours offers both basic CDW (Collission Damage Waiver) which carries a deductible and Super CDW that does not.

Ireland Location service charges (LSI) €26.00 per rental paid direct to car hire company. (LSI is FREE when Insurance Inclusive package is purchased.)

GASOLINE: The purchase of gasoline is the hirer’s responsibility and is not included in the car rental price.

Cars are rented for 24-hour periods with all package tours. To avoid additional day charges, please return your car on time. Cars rented must be returned within the 24-hour rental period. Airports and some cities will incur a UK£ 30 + tax location service charge per rental.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Land arrangements will be provided as described in each individual tour. The right is reserved to substitute hotels, guest house and sightseeing features listed herein for accommodations in similar categories as seasonal conditions may require.

MEALS: Meals are provided per each tour. Breakfast is not included on day of arrival. Special dietary meals should be advised at time of initial booking.

AIRFARES: Published air-inclusive rates are based on instant purchase tickets and are non-refundable and non-changeable.Fares provided will include US departure taxes, Security fees, service charges and fuel surcharges. Please contact us for fares on other carriers from your home city.

MOTORCOACH TOURS: Transfers from airport to hotels and back on days of arrival and departure are provided only for passengers booked on our group blocked air space. Passengers arriving on earlier or later flights will be transferred provided that they are available at scheduled departure times from the airports and hotel. Scottish tours are operated by Rabbie’s Trailburners, where passengers meet at designated meeting point as indicated in their itineraries.

TOUR CANCELLATIONS: If it becomes necessary to cancel a coach tour prior to departure, Celtic Tours will offer the next available date at no additional land cost or will make a full refund of all monies paid to Celtic. Celtic cannot accept any responsibility for any additional costs for fees relating to such a tour booking, unless purchased from Celtic Tours.

GUARANTEED COACH TOURS: Due to events beyond our control, it may be necessary for Celtic Tours to cancel a guaranteed coach tour. Under these circumstances we will offer either the next available date at no additional land cost or 100% refund of all payments made to Celtic Tours. In addition, we will reimburse or absorb documented airline penalties and/or fare changes not exceeding $500 per person, even if the air is purchased independently.MOTORCOACH LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTS/SIZE/SMOKING: Require the restriction of one large suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. Please be sure your Celtic luggage tags are securely attached to your bags. Should the number of participants on any motorcoach tour drop below 25 passengers, we reserve the right to operate the tour with a smaller 18-24 seat passenger coach. Smoking is not permitted on our coach tours; however, frequent stops are made.

CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULTS ON COACH TOURS: Children under the age of 6 are not allowed on coach tours. Some Scotland tours require a minimum age of 18 years. Children on Ireland coach tours will receive a $100 discount on the land rate and must travel with adults.MISPRINTS/ERRORS: In the event of misprints or errors, Celtic Tours reserves the right to re-quote or offer a full refund of any monies paid without further liability.

RESPONSIBILITY: Celtic Tours, 1860 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203 is not responsible for any personal injury, property damage or other loss a passenger incurs on any tour arising from acts or omissions by any air carrier, public transport company, hotel, car rental company, subcontractor or other person or organization, whether or not such company is rendering any services supplied on the tour. All tickets and vouchers are issued and supplied subject to the foregoing and to any and all terms and conditions under which transportation and services are provided. Celtic Tours accepts no responsibility for losses or expenses due to delay or changes in schedules, flight cancellations due to mechanical problems, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine or other causes. Passenger must bear all such losses or expenses. Celtic Tours reserves the right to decline, to accept or to return any person as a member of any tour or to cancel or alter the tour. Airline tariffs limit liability for passenger baggage.

For full terms and conditions, touring information and guidelines please visit

WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM

DEPOSITS and PAYMENTS: Phone reservations require a $100.00 per person deposit, plus optional travel protection premium and applicable fees (such as pre-booking or green fee deposit) are required by Celtic Tours within 5 days of telephone reservations. Bookings made within 65 days of departure require full payment within 24 hours for all land tours. Full payment must be received by Celtic Tours 65 days prior to departure.

Online bookings require deposit and/or full payment at time of reservation. No online bookings are accepted within 2 weeks from date of departure.

CREDIT CARDS: Most major credit cards are accepted by Celtic Tours. No vouchers, coupons or tickets will be sent until full payment has been received. For your protection, a completed credit card form with signature is required for all credit card sales. Please visit our website for our credit card form.

SPECIAL NOTE LATE BOOKINGS: Within 25 days of departure, additional late booking fees of $59 per booking will be charged to cover Priority Mail and special handling. This fee is non-refundable. Late bookings accepted on a guaranteed basis only for OPEN VOUCHERS ONLY on self-drive tours. Escorted Tours are subject to availability.

CHANGES: Once we have received your deposit, there will be a $75.00 charge for each and every change, provided that no documents have been issued. This administration charge is levied to help offset fax and telephone charges necessary to change your reservation. No changes are allowed within 40 days of departure or after documents are issued.

LAND ARRANGEMENT CANCELLATIONS: Written cancellation notice is required for all cancellations and if received by Celtic Tours more than 65 days prior to departing, a processing fee of the LAND PORTION of $100 per person will apply, plus any non-refundable fees for land portion of tours. From 64 days to 31 days prior to departure a cancellation fee of $150 per person will apply, plus any non-refundable fees. From 30 days to 21 days prior to departure a cancellation fee of 40% will apply. From 20 days to 1 day of departure a cancellation fee of 75% will apply. On or after departure date 100% cancellation fee applies. Cancellation notice must be received Monday-Friday on normal business days between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST. Single room supplement withheld when a shared room is converted to single room due to a cancellation.

AIRLINE TICKETS and CANCELLATIONS: Each airline may have different rules for restricted or non-refundable air tickets. It is the passenger’s responsibility to be aware of all restrictions prior to purchasing air tickets. Celtic Tours will have no responsibility for non-refundable or restricted air tickets should a tour be cancelled for any reason. Celtic Tours acts only as an agent for the airline in issuing tickets. In general, once airline tickets are issued they may not be changed or cancelled without penalty.

REFUND FOR UNUSED TOUR ARRANGEMENTS: Unused hotel accommodations or any other unused service or features of any tour are not refundable or exchangeable for other accommodations, services or features. Request to waive this condition must be received by the tour operator in writing and fully documented within 21 days of your return to the U.S.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON PRICES: All prices and conditions of travel are based on currency, fuel and VAT rates in effect at time of going to print. All prices are subject to change without notice due to currency exchange fluctuation, fuel or VAT increases. When your deposit is received by Celtic Tours, land rates will be guaranteed.

TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN: Celtic Tours is pleased to offer a low cost Travel Protection. We recommend insurance coverage and we automatically include the cost on your invoice. If you decide not to purchase coverage, you must decline and deduct the premium from your payment.

SAVINGS UPTO $500

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Early Bird Savings for 2013Save up to $500 per couple!

Get in on the savings - with Early Bird Savings on these escorted tours to Ireland! SAVE $500 per couple on Celtic Dream 11-night tour (cdb) SAVE $400 per couple on Celtic Dream 10-night tour (cda) SAVE $250 per couple on Irish Rose 8-night tour SAVE $200 per couple on Celtic Sojourn or Celtic Delight toursLimited to individual bookings only. Savings are limited on each departure and are sold on a first come basis.

Low Season Specials - Savings up to $150 per couple on Heart of Ireland and Irish Harmony escorted tours in Oct/Nov 2012 and Feb 2013!

Plus - save 8% on self-drive vacations, golf vacations and chauffeur drive vacations!

(note - discounts and savings cannot be combined with other sales or promotions.)