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Shannon Princess, Ireland Cruise ex Glasson to Killaloe

Cruise Shannon Princess, Ireland Cruise ex Glasson to Killaloe
Cruise Line European Waterways
Ship Shannon Princess
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 6 Night Cruise sailing from Glasson to Killaloe aboard Shannon Princess II.
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 22 Sep 2024
Cruise Description 6 Night Cruise sailing from Glasson to Killaloe aboard Shannon Princess II.

NOTE: On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. Please check at time of enquiry/booking.

Sunday, Day 1 Glasson
Embark the Shannon Princess moored in Glasson. Your Captain and his crew welcome you on board the delightful Shannon Princess with Champagne, Black Velvets or Irish Coffees! Dinner on board.

Monday, Day 2 Glasson to Athlone
This morning we begin our cruise around the beautiful “Inner Lakes” of Lough Ree and then continue north as we explore some of the 365 islands on the lake. We then circle back to the River Shannon and onto our mooring in Athlone Town. After lunch we visit the Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery, dating from 1757 and the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world. Dinner on board.

Tuesday, Day 3 Athlone to Shannonbridge
Today we negotiate Athlone Lock and head south through Europe’s richest example of “Callow” landscape. We moor at Clonmacnoise ruins, a famed 6th century university and an early monastic settlement. Following a tour, we cruise on to our mooring at Shannonbridge. Then, after lunch we visit Leap Castle, reputed to be Ireland’s most haunted house. You will be given a personal tour by the eccentric owner Sean Ryan, whom with traditional Irish musicians, will relate to you the fascinating history of the castle and its part in founding the American Constitution. Dinner on board.

Wednesday, Day 4 Shannonbridge to Terryglass
This morning, we cruise a very pretty stretch of the River Shannon through Meelick lock, pausing as Portumna swing bridge is opened to allow us passage onto idyllic Lough Derg and then moor at Terryglass Harbour. This afternoon we visit Birr Castle, still resided in by the Earl of Rosse and family, to see the magnificent gardens, the fascinating Science Centre and admire the historic Great Telescope. Dinner on board.

Thursday, Day 5 Terryglass to Mountshannon
Today, our tour is firstly, to the walled gardens of Portumna Castle, then on to Galway, a lively University City and cultural centre for Irish-speaking regions in Western Ireland. Visit the Galway crystal, craft and linen shops and then lunch at a traditional Guinness & Oyster pub. We return to Shannon Princess and set sail across beautiful Lough Derg, passing Forrest Park and ancient mountains as we enjoy our dinner and sunset cruise to Mountshannon – a lovely lakeside village perched above the Lough.

Friday, Day 6 Mountshannon to Killaloe
Today we set sail across south Lough Derg, re-joining the River Shannon to moor at Killaloe, once home to the court of the greatest High King of Ireland, Brian Boru. After exploring this elegant little town, we lunch on board, then set off to Adare Manor, a magnificent estate located on the banks of the River Maigue. Here, in the setting of the Walled Garden, we gain a real insight into the history and tradition of falconry and have the opportunity to ‘get up close and personal’ with birds of prey such as owls, falcons and eagles - a magical experience. We end the afternoon by visiting a traditional Irish hand-weaving workshop. ‘Salinte’ cocktail reception and Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.

Saturday, Day 7 Killaloe
After breakfast, disembark.
Sailing Dates
22 Sep 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
22 Sep 2024 Glasson, Ireland
23 Sep 2024 Athlone, Ireland
24 Sep 2024 Shannonbridge, Ireland
25 Sep 2024 Terryglass, Ireland
26 Sep 2024 Mountshannon, Ireland
27 Sep 2024 Killaloe, Ireland
28 Sep 2024 Killaloe, Ireland
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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