[Day] 2 [Date] Fri, May 17 [Description] 
SHANNON ARRIVAL & BUNRATTY After customs and immigration formalities at Shannon Airport, your CIE Tours driver/guide will welcome you to Ireland and take you to your coach. Travel west to the Clare coast to view the Cliffs of Moher, an impressive wall of limestone which rises 700 feet over the Atlantic surf. Your route then takes you through the Burren, a vast lunar-like limestone plateau that is home to many rare Irish wild flowers. Then drive inland to Bunratty Folk Park which is comprised of a collection of farmhouses from different regions of Ireland and a 19th century village street with a pub, school, general store and many other buildings where traditional lifestyles and crafts are demonstrated. Continue to Ennis and check into your hotel. Enjoy some free time to relax or sightsee independently. This evening join in the fun and feasting at Bunratty Castle. Your medieval-style banquet is served in the Great Hall of the 15th century castle during which the lords and ladies of the castle transport you in spirit to the Middle Ages with their songs and stories. OVERNIGHT: OLD GROUND HOTEL, ENNIS