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2011 COME BACK TO ERIN 15
SHANNON PRINCESS II
Easy & Slow
LUXURY SHANNON RIVER CRUISE
Only 10 Tour Members - Five Cabins

LUXURY RIVER Cruise - 7 Days

BACK for 2011! Barge Cruise Vacations in Europe start with a barging cruise on Ireland's River Shannon onboard the exclusive and newly built luxury river barge, the SHANNON PRINCESS II . The most outstanding European luxury river cruise vacation experience! Float on the 10 passenger luxury river barge SHANNON PRINCESS II and enjoy delightful friendly service, outstanding foods and wines, memorable and charming ambiance and a river of unspoiled beauty.

RELAX - UNWIND - ENJOY


Knowing that the skilled skipper of the SHANNON PRINCESS II and her crew are attending to your every wish on your river barging vacation in Ireland.

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The River Shannon..........for a relaxing barging vacation. Far removed from the hustle and bustle of modern living, lies the lordly river Shannon. A profusion of lakes and streams, meandering effortlessly through some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. The most extensive inland waterway in Ireland and Britain, with over 300km of navigable flowing waters. The Shannon is set amidst one of Europe's most environmentally pure and spectacular landscapes. Its tranquil atmosphere and unhurried pace invites you to completely unwind and savour the pleasures of floating through Ireland's inland waterways and explore the legends and myths.

What better way to explore the very heart of Ireland than cruising on the lovely SHANNON PRINCESS II. Unshroud a river wrapped in legends, myths and the gentle mists of time. Slip through a countryside little changed over the centuries as we pass by Ancient monasteries, prehistoric Cities, Fairy forts and Celtic Villages. Norman Keeps and Viking Towers cast a watchful eye on the SHANNON PRINCESS II as she floats through the unspoiled waterways of the Shannon River. Set your watch to Shannon time, as wandering waters pass fishermen, wild deer and grazing horses. Kingfishers and wild orchids splash colour across our day. Gliding birds of prey swoop and dive for leaping salmon on their way upstream. We pass through locks, bridges, forest park and ancient mountains as we set our course for any of the charming villages on the banks of the River Shannon.

Visit intriguing historical sites, pretty towns and villages, gentle hills and dappled woods, all while the River Shannon provides an absorbing trail to follow. Sleepy villages are transformed by the presence of awesome castles, prehistoric remains, ruined abbeys & churches, ancient town walls & legends of a lost age.

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Cruise Accommodation & Comfort


From left to right: Cabin, Salon


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Luxury Barge Cruise Accommodation: SHANNON PRINCESS II is a 105 x 19 foot newly built barge extensively fitted out in 2003 as a powerful but elegant 10 passenger barge. Accommodation is on two decks. On the main accommodation deck are 5 equal but individually designed twin or double cabins. All are riverside cabins with large opening picture windows and bright airy bathrooms. Forward of the guest cabins is a spacious saloon area, with its own fore deck sun area. On the top deck is a large panoramic sun deck. Fully equipped bathrooms onboard. Spaciously designed cabins - all riverside with large opening picture windows.

WINE - all of energy and character. On the SHANNON PRINCESS II, we enjoy the pleasure of sharing the fruits of our World search for great wines. Wines served are both new and old world wines, but all of energy and character. Spicy Rijocas from Spain, Crisp Rieslings from Germany. Bold fruity Merlots from South Australia, & Zingy Chardonnays from South Africa CHEESE - Locally produced Irish cheese makers are at the forefront of a new and diverse food culture. Farmhouse cheeses are unique to each cheese maker, his/her farm and milk herd. These cheeses are a taste of Ireland's salty breezes, her lush grasses of hills and valleys, & delicate wild herbs growing in riverside meadows. On the SHANNON PRINCESS II we choose our cheeses from creative crafts people with a true love of food.

SHORE EXCURSIONS

Birr Castle - Family seat of the Earls of Rosse. Glorious castle gardens and museum surround an imposing gothic castle. Ireland's historic science center.

Clonmacnoise - Mythical ancient burial ground of the high kings of Tara and Connaught. Atmospheric 6th century monastic settlement.

Galway - A lively Anglo-Norman university city and cultural center of Irish speaking regions in the west of Ireland. Situated at the head of Galway Bay overlooking the Aran Islands, Galway is home to many summer festivals, including the famed Oyster Festival, Horse Racing Festival and arts, film and theatre festivals.

Craggaunowen - Prehistoric Bronze Age site (1,000 BC) designed to bring Irish and Celtic history to life.

Leap Castle - Avail of a personal guided tour by the owners of the castle, the Ryan family, while being entertained with the best of traditional Irish music.

YOUR LUXURY CRUISE INCLUDES:
• Arrival and departure transfers from Meeting Point in Dublin
• Guided Sightseeing Tours
• Accommodation with private bathroom for 6 nights
• All Meals
• All Wine
• Open Bar On Board
• Journey Through Ireland Souvenir Shirt
• Maximum 10 Tour Members
• Dedicated Motrocach and Driver-Guide conduct the shore excusrions

7 Day LUXURY SHANNON RIVER CRUISE
CBTE 15 - SHANNON PRINCESS
LUXURY River Cruise
Only 10 Tour Members

LAND TOUR PRICE: $3,699 & $4,199
price is per person sharing double/twin cabin
Single Cabin Supplement : $1,199

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Cruise Tour Dates: This package will operate between April 3 & through October 15, 2011. Seven Day Cruises start every Sunday from your Dublin Hotel or Dublin Airport and end in Dublin or at Dublin Airport the following Saturday.

Step 1: Decide the tour date that best fits your vacation (or Tour Number).

Step 2: Look at the tour price - (per person sharing a room and single room supplement if it applies).

Step 3: Call our toll free number - 800 828 0826 - give us your details to request your COME BACK TO ERIN ESCORTED TOUR VACATION package proposal... and we will get back to you promptly with a PRO FORMA statement showing the EXACT tour price and recommended travel insurance. You'll also receive the Come Back To Erin brochure, pictures of the Shannon Princess II, an Ireland DVD and critiques from past tour members! Study the proposal, view the video, check out the references, pick your date! Call us at 1-800-828-0826 and we'll confirm your place on the tour.

OR E-mail: info@irelandtouring.com

We will email your COME BACK TO ERIN LUXURY SHANNON RIVER TOUR VACATION package price!