Overview
9 Days
Dublin
Dublin
Classic Tour
3 - 4 Star
Premium
8-99 Years
44
Fully Guided
ADA26
Itinerary
Depart from your hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic tour of the city. Highlights include 18th-century Georgian houses with brightly painted doors, tranquil parks, and historic O'Connell Street. Visit Teeling Whiskey Distillery in the heart of the historic Liberties area for a tour and tasting.
In the evening, enjoy a welcome drink with your group at the hotel, and then you are free to explore the city and dine as you wish.
Enjoy the delightful scenery of the Wicklow Mountains on the way to Glendalough. Explore the remains of one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland, founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Walk through the deep valley to view the picturesque ruins of a round tower, churches, and Celtic crosses. Head southeast to the Dunbrody Famine Ship, an authentic reproduction of an 1840's vessel that brought desperate Irish emigrants fleeing famine to the New World.
Continue on to Waterford and take a stroll around the streets of this historic city with a local guide before dinner at your hotel. (B/D)
See skilled artisans create crystal masterpieces at the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Travel to Cobh for a guided walking tour - this harbor town was the last port of call for the Titanic in 1912 and was also the main point of embarkation for Irish emigrants between 1848 and 1960. Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or explore the tranquil gardens. Journey west through rugged countryside to dinner at your hotel in beautiful County Kerry. (B/D)
Discover Ireland's most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry. In the beautiful Gap of Dunloe, find a keepsake at our CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, Moriarty's. Along the way, stop for lunch, stroll around Sneem, and take in the panoramic views at Moll's Gap. Enjoy a free evening in Killarney, with time for dining independently and perhaps a visit to one of the town's lively pubs. (B/L)
Take a ferry across the River Shannon and travel along the scenic coast of County Clare to the Cliffs of Moher, stunning formations soaring 700 feet above the churning Atlantic and extending for nine miles. Take in the spectacular views as you walk atop the cliffs. Travel on through the austere beauty of the Burren, a distinctive limestone landscape formed by glaciers, to Galway. Take a panoramic tour of this vibrant, artistic city before dinner at your hotel. (B/D)
Immerse yourself in traditional farm life during a visit to an authentic working farm, where you'll watch trained dogs round up mountain sheep. Continue through the rugged mountainous landscape to Donegal, to visit CIE Tours' preferred shopping partner Triona Design, then enjoy free time. In Derry, walk with a local guide through this ancient walled city, long known for its tumultuous history but now a thriving artistic hub. Dine at your hotel this evening. (B/D)
Explore the northern coastline and the Giant's Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity more than 60 million years ago. Visit Titanic Belfast and learn about the ill-fated ship through state-of-the-art displays. See the docks where the famous liner was built just over a century ago. At the Glyde Inn, enjoy a farewell dinner with Irish specialties and entertainment featuring traditional Irish music and songs. (B/D)
Explore Dublin independently on the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus. Use your voucher to visit one of Dublin's top attractions: Guinness Storehouse, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or GPO Museum.
In the evening, dine independently at one of Dublin's many restaurants or pubs. (B)
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Titanic Belfast: Get an in-depth look at how the ship was built in Belfast's shipyards—and the inside story of its fateful maiden voyage.
- House of Waterford Crystal: See how the craftsmen make their masterpieces sparkle.
- Cliffs of Moher: Rising 700 feet above the swirling Atlantic, these sandstone and shale cliffs offer wonderful photo opportunities.
- Blarney Castle: Kiss the famed Blarney and see if it lives up to the legend and gives you the gift of gab.
- Giant's Causeway: Created by volcanic activity 60 million years ago -- or, according to legend, by a giant -- mammoth hexagonal stone columns rise from earth in a striking formation.
- Glendalough: See the beautiful ruins of this 6th century monastery, with its towers, churches and Celtic crosses.
- 8 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L) and 5 Dinners (D)
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane (4 Stars)
- Dooley's Hotel Waterford (3 Stars)
- Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa (4 Stars)
- International Hotel Killarney (4 Stars)
- Ardilaun Hotel (4 Stars)
- Everglades Hotel (4 Stars)
- The Croke Park Hotel (4 Stars)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Operator
Our outstanding local tour directors are ready to share their knowledge, stories, passion for their home places - they are our greatest assets. Many of our tours spend 2 nights in each location, and our flexible itineraries include a great balance of escorted and free time. We include full breakfasts, most dinners and some evening entertainment. No one has to worry about paying for optional extras on the trip. It’s all included, no hidden extras.
We know how much these trips mean to you and we want to ensure that this is a trip you will treasure forever.
Each of our vacations are stress-free, with no surprise hidden fees, and plenty of fun for all ages. Read more
CIE Tours could not exist without our great locally employed tour directors - they are the envy of the travel industry. Read more
CIE Tours uses three classes of hotels – first class, superior first class & deluxe properties. Read more
Trip Reviews (11)
We were so pleased with our stops on this tour. I even got to see the Cliffs of Moher at last! (The last time I was there years ago it was fogged in!). We found the Skellig Experience very interesting, the new visitor centre at GiantÆs Causeway was very well done and of course we were truly impressed with the Titanic Museum in Belfast! The best thing about the tour was of course our contact with the local people and the fine service. The hotels were very good, and as mentioned in the beginning of my comments I have high regard for our driver/guide Frank Foster and his fine sense of making the trip enjoyable for everyone, his professionalism as well as his Irish sense of humour.
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