Day 1: Dublin Panoramic Tour | Dublin Castle/span>
Tour begins at 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. Take a panoramic tour of Dublin, seeing sights such as elegant Georgian townhouses, St. Stephen's Green and the River Liffey. Visit Dublin Castle, the seat of power and government in Ireland for many centuries. Take a guided tour through the castle and see the State Apartments, used today for official functions and presidential inaugurations. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.
Day 2: Down Cathedral | St. Patrick's Centre | Crumlin Road Gaol | Belfast
Visit Down Cathedral where St. Patrick's historical burial site is marked by a huge boulder. Immerse yourself in his work, life, and times in the nearby St. Patrick Centre. Explore Crumlin Road Gaol and see what prison life was like through the ages. Head to central Belfast for some time to relax before dinner at your hotel.
(B, D)
Day 3: Titanic Belfast | Belfast Walking Tour
Tour central Belfast to see Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square, and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about the ill-fated liner, which was built in the city. In the afternoon, join a local guide for a walking tour of Belfast before some free time.
(B)
Day 4: Giant's Causeway | Derry Walking Tour | Walled City Brewery
Drive north along the Nine Glens of Antrim for views of mountains, valleys, and coastline. This scenic region is one of the locations for “Game of Thrones.” Stop for photos at the ruins of Dunluce Castle. Explore the Giant's Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago. In Derry join a local guide for a short walking tour around the defensive walls that encircle the compact old city. Then visit the Walled City Brewery, an award-winning CIE Tours Exclusive venue, for dinner and a flight of their craft beers.
(B, D)
Day 5: Donegal | Westport Walking Tour
Travel through the rugged countryside of Donegal, renowned for heathery hills, sheep and the many tweeds made from their wool. Visit Triona Design in Ardara, CIE Tours preferred shopping partner and enjoy a demonstration of hand weaving. Continue on towards County Mayo where you will take a walking tour of historic Westport with a local guide before dinner at your hotel this evening.
(B, D)
Day 6: Sheepdog Demonstration | Westport House
Enjoy views of the pilgrimage mountain of Croagh Patrick and stop in the beautiful town of Leenane. Head to a local farm to watch skilled dogs herd sheep. View Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord. Enjoy a drink before taking a guided tour of Westport House, an 18th-century home complete with its original contents including portraits, furniture, silver, and porcelain. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening enjoying the lively town of Westport at your leisure.
(B)
Day 7: Galway | Cliffs of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet
Travel to Galway for some free time to explore the city. Head out to visit the majestic Cliffs of Moher, which soar 700 feet above the Atlantic. Enjoy an evening at a medieval-style banquet in an authentic Irish castle.
(B, D)
Day 8: Tour ends in Bunratty
Your tour ends after breakfast.
(B)
B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner
Authentic Local Experiences:
- Sip locally-brewed craft beers with your dinner at a CIE Tours Exclusive Venue - the Walled City Brewery, a family-owned establishment located in a former army barracks in the heart of Derry city.
- Visit Titanic Belfast to explore the fascinating story of the doomed ship in the city where it all began
- Discover colorful histories of Belfast, Derry and Westport on Walking Tour with local guides
Trip Highlights:
- Cliffs of Moher
- Crumlin Road Gaol
- Down Cathedral
- Giant's Causeway
- Titanic Belfast
- Walled City Brewery - CIE Tours Exclusive
- Westport House
- Medieval Castle Banquet
Dining Experiences:
- 7 hot breakfasts (B) and 4 dinners (D)
Hotels - 7 Nights:
- Hyatt Centric, The Liberties Hotel | Dublin (1 Night)
- Hilton Belfast Hotel | Belfast (2 Nights)
- City Hotel | Derry (1 Night)
- Hotel Westport | Westport (2 Nights)
- Bunratty Castle Hotel | Bunratty (1 Night)