Dates & Prices
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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Day 1:
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM. Set out with a local guide to see Dublin’s many landmarks: the River Liffey, Georgian squares, St Stephen’s Green, and Trinity College. Next, visit the Guinness Storehouse, a spectacular seven-story structure exploring the history and making of Ireland’s most famous brew, and savor a pint in the top-floor Gravity Bar, with its panoramic view of the city. In the evening, meet your group for a welcome drink, and then you are free to explore Dublin’s restaurants and nightlife.
Day 2:
Take a panoramic tour of Dublin with your tour director in the morning, then visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum to discover the stories of the millions of Irish around the world. You might choose to check out the free National Museums to explore Ireland’s heritage, browse the bookshops, visit some art galleries, or shop along Grafton Street. Perhaps stop into a pub to enjoy refreshments and chat with the locals.
(B)
Day 3:
Head to Athlone for a visit to Sean’s Bar – dating back to 900 AD, it’s officially the oldest pub in Europe, and possibly the world! Raise your glass as visitors have for centuries and sip a creamy Irish Coffee. Travel westward toward the Atlantic coast to visit the Cliffs of Moher, towering 700 feet above the Atlantic. In the evening, feast in a genuine castle, enjoying a medieval or holiday banquet, depending on departure dates.
(B, D)
Day 4:
Spend your day exploring the spectacular beauty of County Kerry and the highlights of Ireland’s most famous scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry. Traverse wild mountainous terrain, picturesque rural villages, and the rugged coastline. Along the way, stop at Moriarty’s in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner specializing in quality, authentic crafts. Enjoy free time in Killarney, a friendly town full of charming shops and lively pubs, cafés, and restaurants.
(B)
Day 5:
Visit Blarney Castle, built nearly 600 years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains. Climb the winding stairs to kiss the famed Blarney Stone; legend says if you do you’ll be given the gift of eloquence. Stroll the castle’s extensive gardens, set on 60 acres of parkland. Next, visit historic Waterford – Ireland’s oldest city. First settled by Vikings, Waterford reached peak prosperity in the 18th century when it enjoyed a brisk trade with Newfoundland. Explore this beautiful port city before dining with your group in your hotel.
(B, D)
Day 6:
You’ll have free time to explore Kilkenny, a bustling little city dating back to the Middle Ages. You might walk the Medieval Mile, linking the impressive castle built by the Normans in 1195 with the 13th-century St Canice’s Cathedral. Return to Dublin for a lively evening of dinner and traditional Irish entertainment at the Merry Ploughboy Pub.
(B, D)
Day 7:
Your tour ends in Dublin after breakfast.
(B)
B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour
operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates
are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices
on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
confirm availability and pricing.
CIE Tours
Authentic Local Experiences:
- Enjoy some free time in the heart of animated Kilkenny - this little city will charm you with its medieval roots and vibrant, modern spirit.
- Raise a glass at Sean's Bar in Athlone. Welcoming the thirsty since 900 AD, it's in the Guinness Book of Records as Europe's oldest pub.
Trip Highlights:
- Irish Night in Dublin
- Blarney Castle
- Cliffs of Moher
- Sean's Bar in Athlone
- Ring of Kerry Highlights
- The Guinness Storehouse
- Medieval Castle Banquet
Dining Experiences:
- 6 Breakfasts (B) and 3 Dinners (D)
Hotels:
- Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge | Dublin (2)
- The Temple Gate Hotel | Ennis (1)
- Killarney Towers Hotel | Killarney (1)
- Dooley's Hotel | Waterford (1)
- Clayton Htoel Ballsbridge | Dublin (1)
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour
operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates
are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices
on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
confirm availability and pricing.
