FAQ
1. HOW MUCH IS THIS TOUR? DOES IT INCLUDE AIRFARE?
The tour cost is land only.
Airfare is a separate cost, please ask us for information.
We have group airfare reserved and can also book any other grade of airfare including Delta Comfort Plus or Business Class/Delta One.
2. HOW MUCH IS THE DEPOSIT?
The deposit is $500 per person paid by check (made out to Real Irish Travel)
Mail to: Real Irish Travel, 2810 Hampshire Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104
3. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
All accommodation - Mostly 4 and 5 star hotels
Full size luxury coach travel - 49-53 seater coach/24 people maximum on each tour
Native Irish (Scottish or Welsh) Driver/Expert Guide with more than 30 years experience
10 Full breakfasts
7 Evening meals
All group meal tipping
All entrance fees to attractions
All hotel porter charges (1 large bag per person)
4. WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
Three evening meals
Lunches (may not be needed due to the size of a full Irish breakfast)
Local guide tipping (we also use local guides on the tour and we recommend 1-2 euros as a tip)
Driver/Expert Guide tip (we recommend 10 euros per day per person, so budget for 100 euro's tip per person at the end of the 10 day tour)
5. HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU TAKE?
Our group size is no larger than 24 people and no less than 14.
The luxury coach is a 49-53 seater so in essence each person gets 2.5 seats.
Plenty of room to stretch out, move around and not feel packed in on a full coach.
No assigned seats (we try to rotate the front seats if there is interest in sitting there)
6. WHAT AIRLINE DO YOU USE?
We mostly use Delta, but sometimes Aer Lingus (Ireland's national airline) and Jet Blue for connections if we go through Boston.
7. WHEN ARE THE OTHER PAYMENTS DUE?
We will contact you with details regarding payments.
8. WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Cancellation & refund policy
● More than 120 days Prior to Departure a full refund, less a non-refundable deposit of $500.00, plus the costs of any airline tickets or other tickets purchased on individual's behalf.
● 90-119 Days Prior to Departure a full refund, less non-refundable deposit of $500.00 and the costs of any
airline or other tickets purchased on individual's behalf, as well as any penalties assessed by hotel, tour companies, and/or other suppliers.
● Less Than 89 Days Prior to Departure - No refund.
● Note: In the event of a participant being replaced, the new participant will incur all change fees.
*If we do not have the minimum group size of 12 people 120 days prior to departure for any of our tours we may cancel at that point. Your $500 deposit will then be refunded in full.
9. DO YOU 'STUART' GO ON THE TOUR?
Yes, I go on all my tours. I am NOT the guide although I plan the itineraries, attraction visits, book hotels and restaurants and all the other tour details. Our Driver/Expert Guide does the 'guiding' while we are on the coach, and when we have local tours I use additional local guides to add their unique knowledge and expertise.
I will always be your first point of contact for any issues that may arise.
10. CAN 'SPECIAL REQUESTS" BE MADE?
Yes of course if it can be arranged into our itinerary.
For example I am often asked if a round of golf can be arranged, and we do our best to accommodate.
We have also arranged for special occasion/anniversary dinners.
11. What type of payment do you take?
Checks are recommended for all payments. If a credit card is used, a 3% processing fee is added on.
12. Do you offer Travel Insurance?
We recommend Allianz Trip Insurance to all of our travelers.
Here’s a link so that you can get an isntant quote: Allianz Trip Insurance
Alternatively, you can shop for your own travel insurance.