Tour starts 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. Set out on an introductory tour of central Dublin, a friendly city famed for its wit and sense of fun. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your group at The Church Café Bar and Restaurant; this converted building is where brewer Arthur Guinness was married, playwright Sean O’Casey was baptized, and where Handel practiced the organ before the first-ever public performance of his “Messiah” in 1742. (D)
Head to the small, historic city of Kilkenny for a guided walking tour along its Medieval Mile to experience its rich heritage, narrow streetscapes, and well-preserved merchants’ houses. Stop at one of its classic pubs. Smell the hops and enjoy a sample on a tour of Smithwick’s Experience, telling the story of the popular brewery in the heart of the city since 1710. Spend some free time browsing in charming Kilkenny before dinner. (B, D)
Travel on to visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone, which legend promises will bestow the “Gift of the Gab” or explore the beautiful gardens. Pass through County Cork to the lively town of Killarney – a draw for visitors to Ireland since the 18th century - where you will have free time after dinner to explore some of its friendly pubs, many with live music. (B, D)
Head to the glorious Dingle Peninsula, made famous by two movies, “Ryan’s Daughter” and “Far & Away,” which showcased the wonderful scenery. Visit the South Pole Inn for an Irish coffee and learn about Tom Crean, an early explorer who bravely journeyed to the South Pole and opened the pub in 1927 after his return to Ireland. Visit a farm for an immersion into traditional farming life and watch skilled sheepdogs demonstrate their talents at herding. Enjoy some free time and lunch on your own in the town of Dingle. In the evening, head to the Celtic Whiskey Bar in Killarney for a tasting, chocolate pairing, and dinner. (B, D)
Embark on a ferry ride across the wide River Shannon Estuary. Take in the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic surf. Walk along the top of the cliffs for views across Galway Bay to Connemara and the Aran Islands. In the evening, have an early dinnerat your hotel, then head out for a CIE Tours Exclusive: Private early access for a special evening of storytelling and traditional music by the turf fire at O’Connors Famous Pub in Salthill. (B, D)
Spend a leisurely morning and lunchtime exploring vibrant, artistic Galway as you please. In Athlone, njoy your choice of Irish coffee, whiskey or beer as you cruise Lough Ree in a replica Viking longship.Then head to Sean’s Bar in Athlone for a CIE Tours Exclusive. Sean’s Bar is not only the oldest in Ireland; dating back to 900 AD, it’s the oldest in Europe, according to the Guinness Book of Records. The sloped floors (often covered with sawdust), candlelight, and turf fire pay nostalgic tribute to this pub’s rich history. Enjoy dinner in your Athlone hotel this evening. (B, D)
Enjoy the scenery of central Ireland as you head to Dublin on the east coast. Visit the Guinness Storehouse in the heart of the city - one of Ireland’s most popular attractions –and enjoy a sample of Ireland’s iconic brew as you enjoy the panoramic view from the seventh-floor Gravity Bar. In the evening, head to the Irish Whiskey Museum, where you will take a short private tour and savor a tasting. In a CIE Tours Exclusive, you'll enjoy a special after-hours experience with an information dinner and music from a traditional band - and they'll provide instruments so you can learn to play along. (B)
Spend the day independently on the Dublin Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour, plus your choice of a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, GPO Witness History, or Trinity College and the Book of Kells. (B)
Your program ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner >
Tour Start Date in Ireland | Tour End Date in Ireland | Land price Twin Sharing | Guaranteed Departure |
---|---|---|---|
Sat 8 Mar 2025 | Sun 16 Mar 2025 | $2,445 | Available |
Sat 15 Mar 2025 | Sun 23 Mar 2025 | $2,445 | Available |
Sat 12 Apr 2025 | Sun 20 Apr 2025 | $2,845 | Available |
Sat 19 Apr 2025 | Sun 27 Apr 2025 | $2,845 | Available |
Sat 3 May 2025 | Sun 11 May 2025 | $3,095 | Available |
Wed 14 May 2025 | Thu 22 May 2025 | $3,445 | Sold Out |
Wed 21 May 2025 | Thu 29 May 2025 | $3,095 | Sold Out |
Wed 28 May 2025 | Thu 5 Jun 2025 | $3,095 | Available |
Sat 31 May 2025 | Sun 8 Jun 2025 | $3,095 | Sold Out |
Wed 4 Jun 2025 | Thu 12 Jun 2025 | $3,245 | Available |
Sat 7 Jun 2025 | Sun 15 Jun 2025 | $3,245 | Sold Out |
Wed 11 Jun 2025 | Thu 19 Jun 2025 | $3,245 | Sold Out |
Sat 14 Jun 2025 | Sun 22 Jun 2025 | $3,595 | Available |
Wed 25 Jun 2025 | Thu 3 Jul 2025 | $3,245 | Available |
Wed 2 Jul 2025 | Thu 10 Jul 2025 | $3,245 | Sold Out |
Sat 5 Jul 2025 | Sun 13 Jul 2025 | $3,245 | Available |
Wed 16 Jul 2025 | Thu 24 Jul 2025 | $3,245 | Available |
Sat 9 Aug 2025 | Sun 17 Aug 2025 | $3,245 | Available |
Wed 20 Aug 2025 | Thu 28 Aug 2025 | $3,245 | Sold Out |
Sat 30 Aug 2025 | Sun 7 Sep 2025 | $3,245 | Available |
Wed 3 Sep 2025 | Thu 11 Sep 2025 | $3,245 | Sold Out |
Sat 6 Sep 2025 | Sun 14 Sep 2025 | $3,245 | Available |
Wed 17 Sep 2025 | Thu 25 Sep 2025 | $3,595 | Available |
Sat 20 Sep 2025 | Sun 28 Sep 2025 | $3,245 | Available |
Sat 27 Sep 2025 | Sun 5 Oct 2025 | $3,245 | Available |
Wed 1 Oct 2025 | Thu 9 Oct 2025 | $2,845 | Sold Out |
Sat 4 Oct 2025 | Sun 12 Oct 2025 | $2,845 | Sold Out |
Wed 8 Oct 2025 | Thu 16 Oct 2025 | $2,845 | Sold Out |
Sat 11 Oct 2025 | Sun 19 Oct 2025 | $2,845 | Available |
Wed 15 Oct 2025 | Thu 23 Oct 2025 | $2,845 | Sold Out |
Sat 18 Oct 2025 | Sun 26 Oct 2025 | $2,845 | Sold Out |
Sat 1 Nov 2025 | Sun 9 Nov 2025 | $2,445 | Sold Out |
Wed 23 Jul 2025 | Thu 31 Jul 2025 | $3,245 | Available |
Prices in other currencies are indicative only. Please note that we charge in Euro.
Please enter your vacation requirements in the form below. If your enquiry requires a more immediate response, please use the Tollfree & International numbers as listed down the page.
For customers based in North America, please note that as we are based in Ireland, we are 5 hours ahead of EST.
Let us help you create that dream Irish vacation that you will remember forever.
UK FreeFone
USA & Canada
Australia
International