Day 1: Dublin City Tour & Teeling Whiskey Distillery
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.
(D)
Day 2: Glendalough, Dunbrody Famine Ship & Waterford
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)
Day 3: Waterford Crystal, Cobh & Blarney Castle
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)
Day 4: Ring of Kerry & Killarney
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)
Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & Galway
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)
Day 6: Sheepdog Demonstration, Donegal & Derry
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)
Day 7: Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast & Glyde Inn
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)
Day 8: Independent Dublin Sightseeing
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)
Day 9: Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast.
(B)
B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner
Authentic Local Experiences:
- Discover the true story of the world's most famous ship at Titanic Belfast - in the city where it all began
- Walk among the ruins of Glendalough and see the round tower, decorated crosses, and stone churches that remain from this once-thriving monastery, founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century.
Trip Highlights:
- House of Waterford Crystal
- Cliffs of Moher
- Sheepdog Demonstration
- Ring of Kerry
- Cobh Walking Tour
- Blarney Castle
- Giant's Causeway
- Glendalough
- Titanic Belfast
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery
- Glyde Inn Irish Night
Dining Experiences:
- 8 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L) and 5 Dinners (D)
Hotels:
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane | Dublin (1)
- Dooley's Hotel | Waterford (1)
- International Hotel | Killarney (Mon & Wed departures) or Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa | Tralee (Fri departures) (2)
- Ardilaun Hotel | Galway (Mon & Wed departures) or Galway Bay Hotel | Galway (Fri departures) (1)
- Everglades Hotel | Derry (1)
- Croke Park Hotel | Dublin (2)