Southern Gems

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Southern Gems

5.0/5 Based on 1 Reviews No Booking FeesDedicated Travel Advisor
Fully Guided Coach Group Scenic
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 Trip Length
7 Days
 Trip Starts
Dublin
 Trip Finishes
Shannon
7 Day Southern Gems Itinerary (CIE Tours)
Countries Explored: Ireland
Our Price From 2,445 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 259 Per Person
 Trip Length
7 Days
 Trip Starts
Dublin
 Trip Finishes
Shannon
7 Day Southern Gems Itinerary (CIE Tours)
Countries Explored: Ireland
Trip Style
Classic Tour
Departures
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
44
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
JEA25
Trip Style
Classic Tour
Departures
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
44
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
JEA26

Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on CIE Tours 7 Day Southern Gems. Visit many beloved highlights of Ireland: Dublin Castle, Blarney Castle, the Cliffs of Moher. Experience a medieval castle banquet. Stay in two of Ireland's most charming towns: Kinsale and Dingle.
Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on CIE Tours 7 Day Southern Gems. Visit many beloved highlights of Ireland: Dublin Castle, Blarney Castle, the Cliffs of Moher. Experience a medieval castle banquet. Stay in two of Ireland's most charming towns: Kinsale and Dingle.

Itinerary

Depart from your hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic tour of the city and visit to Dublin Castle. Learn about the pivotal role of the Castle in Irish history since it began as a medieval fortress, and see the lavish State Apartments – once the residence of English viceroys, and today the site of presidential inaugurations. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before enjoying an evening free to dine as you wish.

Tour Dublin independently on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus. Plus choose a visit to one of Dublin's top attractions – Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or GPO Museum. Join your group in the evening for a dinner of Irish specialties and a lively show at Taylors Three Rock Pub. (B/D)

Travel to Blarney Castle; climb the winding staircase to kiss its famous stone or enjoy the gardens. Go to Kinsale, a picturesque old fishing town known for art galleries and gourmet food. Join a local guide for a fascinating walk around its historic streets, once besieged by the Spanish Armada, before dinner at your hotel. (B/D)

Head west to the bustling, friendly town of Killarney, where you will have free time to explore. Next, visit Moriarty's in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner.

Continue on to Dingle, where you will dine at your hotel. (B/D)

Set out on the Slea Head Loop, one of Ireland's most beautiful drives, through scenic ocean and mountain vistas. Visit the Blasket Centre in Dunquin to learn about the Blasket Islands, visible off the coast. Abandoned in 1954, they were once a lively outpost of traditional culture and language. Return to Dingle and visit Murphy's Ice Cream; taste their distinctive flavors like Irish Orange Marmalade, Brown Bread, and Dingle Gin. Take the rest of the day to wander and dine as you wish in this quaint seaside town. (B)

Visit the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, which recalls how a small village became one of the world's greatest hubs for air travel in the 1930s and 1940s. Drive to the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.

In the evening, visit a castle for a medieval-style banquet with traditional songs and stories. (B/D)

Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Depart from your hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic tour of the city and visit to Dublin Castle. Learn about the pivotal role of the Castle in Irish history since it began as a medieval fortress, and see the lavish State Apartments – once the residence of English viceroys, and today the site of presidential inaugurations. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before enjoying an evening free to dine as you wish.

Tour Dublin independently on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus. Plus choose a visit to one of Dublin's top attractions – Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or GPO Museum. Join your group in the evening for a dinner of Irish specialties and a lively show at Taylors Three Rock Pub. (B/D)

Travel to Blarney Castle; climb the winding staircase to kiss its famous stone or enjoy the gardens. Go to Kinsale, a picturesque old fishing town known for art galleries and gourmet food. Join a local guide for a fascinating walk around its historic streets, once besieged by the Spanish Armada, before dinner at your hotel. (B/D)

Head west to the bustling, friendly town of Killarney, where you will have free time to explore. Next, visit Moriarty's in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner.

Continue on to Dingle, where you will dine at your hotel. (B/D)

Set out on the Slea Head Loop, one of Ireland's most beautiful drives, through scenic ocean and mountain vistas. Visit the Blasket Centre in Dunquin to learn about the Blasket Islands, visible off the coast. Abandoned in 1954, they were once a lively outpost of traditional culture and language. Return to Dingle and visit Murphy's Ice Cream; taste their distinctive flavors like Irish Orange Marmalade, Brown Bread, and Dingle Gin. Take the rest of the day to wander and dine as you wish in this quaint seaside town. (B)

Visit the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, which recalls how a small village became one of the world's greatest hubs for air travel in the 1930s and 1940s. Drive to the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.

In the evening, visit a castle for a medieval-style banquet with traditional songs and stories. (B/D)

Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Taylors Three Rock Pub: Visit Taylor's Three Rock in Dublin for an unforgettable evening of lively traditional Irish music, spirited dancing and a welcoming atmosphere that embodies the true essence of Irish hospitality./p>
  • Blarney Castle: Embark on an extraordinary journey at Blarney Castle and unlock the power of the legendary Blarney Stone.
  • Cliffs of Moher: Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring majesty of the Cliffs of Moher, a natural wonder that will leave you speechless.
  • Dublin Castle: Discover the rich history and architectural splendor of Dublin Castle, an iconic symbol of Ireland's past and present.
  • Medeival Castle Banquet: Step back in time and indulge in a medieval feast at Bunratty Castle, where ancient traditions and culinary delights come to life in a truly unforgettable experience.

  • 6 Breakfasts (B) and 4 Dinners (D)

  • The Gibson Hotel (4 Stars)
  • Kinsale Hotel & Spa (4 Stars)
  • Dingle Skellig Hotel (4 Stars)
  • Treacys Oakwood Hotel (3 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.

  • Taylors Three Rock Pub: Visit Taylor's Three Rock in Dublin for an unforgettable evening of lively traditional Irish music, spirited dancing and a welcoming atmosphere that embodies the true essence of Irish hospitality./p>
  • Blarney Castle: Embark on an extraordinary journey at Blarney Castle and unlock the power of the legendary Blarney Stone.
  • Cliffs of Moher: Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring majesty of the Cliffs of Moher, a natural wonder that will leave you speechless.
  • Dublin Castle: Discover the rich history and architectural splendor of Dublin Castle, an iconic symbol of Ireland's past and present.
  • Medeival Castle Banquet: Step back in time and indulge in a medieval feast at Bunratty Castle, where ancient traditions and culinary delights come to life in a truly unforgettable experience.

  • 6 Breakfasts (B) and 4 Dinners (D)

  • The Gibson Hotel (4 Stars)
  • Kinsale Hotel & Spa (4 Stars)
  • Dingle Skellig Hotel (4 Stars)
  • Treacys Oakwood Hotel (3 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.
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Where do we Stay?
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CIE Tours uses three classes of hotels – first class, superior first class & deluxe properties. Read more

No Hidden Extras!
No Hidden Extras!

Each of our vacations are stress-free, with no surprise hidden fees, and plenty of fun for all ages. Read more

Our Tour Directors
Our Tour Directors

CIE Tours could not exist without our great locally employed tour directors - they are the envy of the travel industry. Read more

Where do we Stay?
Where do we Stay?

CIE Tours uses three classes of hotels – first class, superior first class & deluxe properties. Read more

Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Southern Gems' Reviews

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Magical trip through Ireland 1 , Australia, Aug 2018
My review is a little late, but I just want to say what a fantastic time I had in Ireland this year. We had the best Tour Guide, Sabina Murphy! Sabina kept us entertained throughout the whole trip, her knowledge of history was amazing and her way of sharing information was engaging. Sabina has a really great sense of humour too. I was lucky enough to ...read more do the tour with 31 Americans (some people might groan at that), who were a fabulous group of people, in fact Sabina kept saying 'you are such a great group!'. And our bus driver Shaun was also a happy person to be around (not so much the Shaun who came for a day or so at some point). I'm traditionally an independent traveller, I've done previous bus tours and I have to say they weren't my favourite experiences, but my trip in Ireland was magical - thanks mainly to Sabina.
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