Ireland football itinerary

Nebraska vs Northwestern

 

 

9-Night package

August 26 - September 04, 2022

Final payment due June 1, 2022

Notice: A COVID-19 vaccination is REQUIRED for this tour at this time. While anything could change over the next few months, we must advise that is the requirement. Any updates will be notified as soon a possible.

Our mission is to ensure enriching, carefree, and safe travel for each of our guests. After careful evaluation and consideration, we have made the thoughtful decision to require full COVID-19 vaccination of all of our guests on this departure as a condition of travel with us. This COVD-19 vaccination policy is in line with the requirements of the majority of the destinations we visit, included the EU country requirements. This update was made for the health and safety of all guests and staff. The change will also minimize any trip interruption that would have resulted from required COVID-19  testing for non-vaccinated guests. Please contact us if there are any questions about these requirements. we look forward to welcoming you on your upcoming tour.

*The COVID-19 vaccination requirement is in place for all travel. Full vaccination for all ages 12 and up must be completed at least 14 days prior to the tour start date. All guests must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination on arrival via electronic or hard copy documentation. 

Pricing

Tour pricing based on double occupancy per person is $3,625.00

Reservations may be made online or by calling Odyssey Travel. Payment may be made by a major credit card or personal check. All reservations will be acknowledged on a first-come, first-served basis.

Departure from Omaha is Aug 25 - return Sept 4, 2022
We have group air blocked with United Airlines from Omaha.

Airfare based on per-person pricing is $1,295.00


Total cost of land tour and airfare is $4,920.00 per person

 

Deposit 

A refundable initial deposit of $500.00 per person is required upon registration. This is refundable up to March 31, 2022. The second deposit of  $500.00 per person is due by March 31, 2022, at this time you are committing to the tour and we highly recommend travel insurance. The final payment will be due June 1, 2022. Penalty schedule is listed below.

Travel Insurance

The cost for the Travel Insurance is $299.00 per passenger. The plan can be purchased up until March 31, 2022. Travel protection is non-refundable. In order for any pre-existing conditions to be covered, insurance must be indicated and paid in full within 14 days of registration for the tour. For more information on the insurance, please visit this link.

 

 

What to know

Special Excursions/Meals Included

  • Tour, tasting, and dinner at Dublin's legendary GUINNESS storehouse
  • Medieval Banquet at a Historic Irish Castle 
  • Dinner at Taylors Irish Cabaret featuring the world champion Irish dancers

Hotels

  • Hilton Dublin Kilmainham (or similar)
  • Galmont Hotel or Galway Bay Hotel (or similar)
  • Strand Hotel, Clayton Hotel, or Absolute Hotel (or similar)
  • Towers Hotel or Plaza Hotel (or similar)
  • Gibson Hotel (or similar)

All Included

  • Transport by luxury motorcoach with driver/guide in Ireland.
  • Meet and greet service with one group transfer arrival and departure at the airport.
  • Nine nights at five-star hotel accommodations based on twin-bedded rooms with a private bath.
  • All visits and meals as outlined on the itinerary.
    • Full breakfast for nine days
    • Dinner for five days
  • Hotel porterage for one bag per person
  • Odyssey Travel tour excort

NOT INCLUDED

  • Game tickets are not included in total cost.
  • Gratuity to driver/guide can be prepaid at $96.00 per person.
  • All visits are outlined on the itinerary and are included in the cost unless otherwise stated.
  • All meals noted on the itinerary are included in the cost unless otherwise stated.
  • Passengers are responsible for any additional baggage such as carry-ons, wheeled or unwheeled, throughout the trip. Storage is limited and additional porterage charges may apply for additional baggage.
  • Baggage fees according to the airline directly.
  • Other: Optional travel insurance ($299.00 per person), room incidentals, alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature, possible fuel surcharges, transportation to and from departure airport (Omaha), and passport fees

Cancellation Policy

Land Cancellations:

All penalties are per person. No refunds will be made for unused services or pre-purchased events. 

  • 119-65 days prior to departure :  $250.00 non-refundable individual deposits penalty
  • 64-22 day prior to departure : 20% non-refundable
  • 21-8 days prior to departure : 30% non-refundable
  • 7-1 days prior to departure :  50% non-refundable
  • On departure day and later : 100% non-refundable

 

 

 

Itinerary


August 25, 2022 - Board your overnight flight

Depart your hometown and take an overnight flight across the Atlantic. Enjoy in-flight entertainment and meal service as you travel to start your vacation.

     

 

 

 


Day 1: August 26 - Dublin

Céad míle fáilte — a hundred-thousand welcomes! Upon arrival, meet your Tour Director and enjoy a group transfer to the hotel. This afternoon, set out on an afternoon orientation drive through statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and past St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. Tonight, discover the history, traditions, and brewing techniques behind one of the world’s most popular beers on this fascinating tour, tasting, and dinner at Dublin’s legendary GUINNESS STOREHOUSE. 

DINNER & HOTEL: Dublin, Hilton Dublin Kilmainham (or similar)

 

 


Day 2: August 27 - Dublin

Today, drive to Aviva Stadium, a sporting stadium with a capacity for 51,700 spectators. It is also commonly known as Lansdowne Road while UEFA refers to it as the Dublin Arena. The stadium opened May 14, 2010, and is built on the site of the old Lansdowne Road Venue. Nebraska will play Northwestern in what is hoped to be an epic game where bragging rights are on the line (tickets not included in the price of the tour). After breakfast, one group transfer is provided to and from Aviva Stadium for you independently arranged activities. Dinner will be independent.

BREAKFAST & HOTEL: Dublin, Hilton Dublin Kilmainham (or similar)

 

 


Day 3: August 28 - Dublin

Continue your exploration of the “Fair City” with a tour conducted by your Tour Director. Then visit the IRISH WHISKEY MUSEUM, where a journey back in time takes you through the origin and all of the successes and pitfalls of the libation. The balance of the day is at leisure. Dinner is on your own. 

BREAKFAST & HOTEL: Dublin, Hilton Dublin Kilmainham (or similar)

 

 

 


Day 4: August 29 - Dublin - Kilbeggan - Galway

Today we head west, first to the KILBEGGAN DISTILLERY for a tour and tasting of another local whiskey. Continue on to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. On your tour of the city, see the Spanish Arch in the Claddagh area, the city Museum, and the cathedral of Our Lady. Enjoy dinner tonight at the hotel restaurant.

BREAKFAST, DINNER & HOTEL: Galway, Galmont Hotel/Galway Bay Hotel (or similar)

 

 

 


Day 5: August 30 - Galway (Excursion to Connemara)

Today head for the unspoiled region of Connemara, an area known for its hardy breed of ponies. Visit KYLEMORE ABBEY, a massive yet graceful castle acquired by Benedictine nuns as a precious heirloom for Ireland. Return to Galway where the rest of your day is at leisure. Find dinner independently for tonight. 

BREAKFAST & HOTEL: Galway, Galmont Hotel/Galway Bay Hotel (or similar)

 

 

 


Day 6: August 31 - Galway - Cliffs of Moher -Limerick/Ennis

Take the scenic route across the desolate limestone plateau known as the Burren, and stop for photos of prehistoric Poulnabrone Dolmen. At the CLIFFS OF MOHER, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, savor the breathtaking panoramic views of the Clare coast. After time to refresh at your hotel this evening, enjoy a very special night out and attend a medieval banquet at a historic castle. Enjoy a 4-course feast with wine, then relax as your medieval hosts dazzle you with unforgettable music and storytelling.

BREAKFAST, DINNER  & HOTEL: Limerick/Ennis, Strand Hotel/Clayton Hotel/Absolute Hotel (or similar) 

 

 


Day 7: September 1 - Limerick - Adare - Ring of Kerry - Killarney

Via quaint Adare with its pretty thatched cottages and Killorglin on Dingle Bay, join the spectacular RING OF KERRY for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Later, you might like to take an optional jaunting-car ride through Killarney National Park, with glorious views of the Lakes of Killarney and ancient Ross Castle.

BREAKFAST, DINNER & HOTEL: Killarney, Towers Hotel/Plaza Hotel (or similar)

 


 


Day 8: September 2 - Killarney (excursion to Dingle)

Enjoy panoramic views on Dingle Peninsula on the way to the BLASKET ISLANDS CENTRE. Learn about the way of life and unique literary achievements on the string of remote offshore islands evacuated by the last inhabitants in 1953. Visit Dingle, then return to Killarney. Later you might like to take an optional jaunting-car ride through Killarney National Park, with glorious views of the Lakes of Killarney and ancient Ross Castle.

BREAKFAST & HOTEL: Killarney, Towers Hotel/Plaza Hotel (or similar)

 


Day 9: September 3 - Killarney - Blarney -Cashel - Dublin

On the way to Dublin, visit BLARNEY CASTLE, renowned for its magical KISSING STONE, then to Cashel to take your photographs of the famed rock where St. Patrick preached in the 5th century. Tonight for your farewell dinner, celebrate everything Irish during this very special evening at TAYLORS IRISH CABARET! Savor a delicious 3-course dinner with wine and then sit back with an Irish coffee and enjoy an action-packed show. Featuring world-champion Irish dancers, a sensational Irish tenor and other talented singers, superb professional musicians, and an Irish comedy legend — it’s a fun and festive night you’ll never forget! The perfect capstone to a journey on the Emerald Isle.

BREAKFAST, DINNER & HOTEL: Dublin, Gibson Hotel (or similar)

 


Day 10: September 4 - Departure from Dublin

All too soon, your vacation has come to its final day. Transfer to Dublin Airport in a good time to check-in for your flight. You may do some last-minute shopping at the duty-free stores before boarding your aircraft and flying across the Atlantic Ocean back to the United States.

 

 

 

Notice: A COVID-19 vaccination is REQUIRED for this tour at this time. While anything could change over the next few months, we must advise that is the requirement. Any updates will be notified as soon a possible.

Our mission is to ensure enriching, carefree, and safe travel for each of our guests. After careful evaluation and consideration, we have made the thoughtful decision to require full COVID-19 vaccination of all of our guests on this departure as a condition of travel with us. This COVD-19 vaccination policy is in line with the requirements of the majority of the destinations we visit, included the EU country requirements. This update was made for the health and safety of all guests and staff. The change will also minimize any trip interruption that would have resulted from required COVID-19  testing for non-vaccinated guests. Please contact us if there are any questions about these requirements. we look forward to welcoming you on your upcoming tour.

*The COVID-19 vaccination requirement is in place for all travel. Full vaccination for all ages 12 and up must be completed at least 14 days prior to the tour start date. All guests must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination on arrival via electronic or hard copy documentation. 

 

Final payment due June 1, 2022