Overview
9 Days
Dublin
Dublin
Classic Tour
4 Star
Premium
8-99 Years
44
Fully Guided
IWA26
Itinerary
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, a charming seaside suburb. Begin with a panoramic tour of Dublin with a local guide, viewing elegant Georgian squares, public buildings, and monuments. Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum for a high-tech exploration of the amazing stories of those who left Ireland and their impact on the world. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink with your group, then the evening is yours to explore and dine as you wish.
At Strokestown Park, hear compelling stories of the Great Irish Famine, brought to life in state-of-the-art exhibits at the National Famine Museum, then tour the grand Strokestown House to understand the human impact of this darkest chapter in Ireland's past.
Next, visit The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, where tradition and creativity blend as traditional copper pot stills meet exotic botanicals. Your guided tour includes two expert tastings – a whiskey sampling in the atmospheric Whiskey Maturation Hall and a gin tasting at the Honey Badger Bar, set in a stunning botanical glasshouse.
Continue your travels north to Donegal. With its windswept hills where only sheep can thrive, Donegal is renowned for woolen production and tweeds. (B/D)
Head to Teelin to reach the best viewing point of the Slieve League sea cliffs, the highest in Europe. Enjoy a CIE Tours exclusive experience: sip an Irish coffee as you take in the view from these impressive cliffs. Travel up through beautiful views of Donegal to reach Triona Design in Ardara, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, where spinners and weavers will demonstrate their crafts. Soak in the atmosphere and enjoy dinner at Nancy's Bar in Ardara before returning to your hotel in Donegal town, a busy little town that was once a Viking port. (B/D)
Discover the rich traditions of Ireland's folklife with a guided tour of the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life at Turlough Park. In County Mayo, take a walking tour of historic Westport and visit a pub with a local guide.
Later, enjoy the lively town of Westport at your leisure and dine as you please. (B)
Visit Glengowla Sheep Farm to see highly skilled sheepdogs show off their talents at minding their herd. Then visit the Cliffs of Moher to take in the magnificent Atlantic views. Dine at your hotel in charming Adare this evening. (B/D)
Take a scenic drive to the rugged mountain landscapes of the Dingle Peninsula. Enjoy free time to explore the friendly town of Dingle and visit Murphy's Ice Cream, tasting their distinctive flavors, like Irish Orange Marmalade and Dingle Gin, made with local ingredients. Dine at your hotel this evening. (B/D)
Embark on a tour of the Ring of Kerry, Ireland's most famous and popular scenic drive. Stop at Moriarty's in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner.
Continuing on the scenic drive, pause for panoramic mountain views at Moll's Gap. Stop at Derrynane along the Skellig coast for a guided walk along the shoreline and enjoy a few seaweed nibbles. Visit Killarney for free time to explore before returning to Tralee, where you may dine as you wish. (B)
Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone or take a walk through the lovely parklands and colorful gardens. At the Abbey Tavern, enjoy an evening of traditional Irish cuisine and entertainment. (B/D)
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- The Shed Distillery: Discover the magic of handcrafted spirits as exotic botanicals meet traditional copper pot stills in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. Hear the distillery's story before two expert-led tastings: savor a smooth whiskey in the atmospheric Whiskey Maturation Hall and enjoy a signature gin at the vibrant Honey Badger Bar, located in a stunning glasshouse.
- Atlantic Irish Seaweed: Stroll the beach and learn about Ireland's sustainable superfood. Savor some nibbles as you discover the rich history of seaweed's use: in gunpowder, medicine, firefighting, brewing, and more.
- Strokestown Park: Immerse yourself in the compelling history of Strokestown Park, where the evocative Famine Museum tells the poignant story of Ireland's Great Hunger.
- Blarney Castle: Visit Blarney Castle and unlock the enchanting opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, while exploring the castle's ancient ruins and surrounding gardens, immersing yourself in a tradition believed to bestow the "gift of eloquence."
- Slieve League Cliffs: Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Slieve League Cliffs, where towering sea cliffs offer breathtaking views and a sense of serenity, providing an unforgettable opportunity to connect with nature at the dramatic coastal scenery.
- Sheepdog Demonstration: Stop by and watch highly skilled sheepdogs show off their talents at minding their herd. Learn about the agility, intelligence and capability of the sheepdogs at work.
- Night in Dublin at the Abbey Tavern: Spend an evening at one of Ireland's most traditional Irish shows. Experience the best of hospitality, entertainment and scrumptious Irish food.
- Galway: Enjoy a little free time to wander through the medieval city of Galway.
- 8 hot breakfasts (B) and 5 dinners (D)
- Royal Marine Hotel (4 Stars)
- Mill Park Hotel (4 Stars)
- Knockranny House Hotel (4 Stars)
- Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel (4 Stars)
- The Ashe Hotel (4 Stars)
- Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin (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
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