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 |
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Sat 30 Sep 2023 | Sun 8 Oct 2023 | $2,775 | Please Call |
Wed 4 Oct 2023 | Thu 12 Oct 2023 | $2,445 | Sold Out |
Wed 11 Oct 2023 | Thu 19 Oct 2023 | $2,675 | Sold Out |
Sat 4 Nov 2023 | Sun 12 Nov 2023 | $2,115 | Available |
Wed 18 Oct 2023 | Thu 26 Oct 2023 | $2,445 | Please Call |
Sat 9 Mar 2024 | Sun 17 Mar 2024 | $2,395 | Sold Out |
Sat 16 Mar 2024 | Sun 24 Mar 2024 | $2,395 | Available |
Sat 6 Apr 2024 | Sun 14 Apr 2024 | $2,695 | Available |
Sat 13 Apr 2024 | Sun 21 Apr 2024 | $2,695 | Available |
Sat 20 Apr 2024 | Sun 28 Apr 2024 | $2,695 | Sold Out |
Sat 4 May 2024 | Sun 12 May 2024 | $2,945 | Available |
Wed 15 May 2024 | Thu 23 May 2024 | $3,195 | Sold Out |
Wed 22 May 2024 | Thu 30 May 2024 | $2,945 | Available |
Sat 25 May 2024 | Sun 2 Jun 2024 | $2,945 | Sold Out |
Wed 29 May 2024 | Thu 6 Jun 2024 | $2,945 | Available |
Wed 5 Jun 2024 | Thu 13 Jun 2024 | $3,095 | Available |
Wed 12 Jun 2024 | Thu 20 Jun 2024 | $3,095 | Available |
Sat 15 Jun 2024 | Sun 23 Jun 2024 | $3,345 | Available |
Wed 26 Jun 2024 | Thu 4 Jul 2024 | $3,095 | Available |
Sat 29 Jun 2024 | Sun 7 Jul 2024 | $3,095 | Sold Out |
Sat 6 Jul 2024 | Sun 14 Jul 2024 | $3,095 | Available |
Wed 17 Jul 2024 | Thu 25 Jul 2024 | $3,095 | Available |
Sat 3 Aug 2024 | Sun 11 Aug 2024 | $3,095 | Available |
Wed 21 Aug 2024 | Thu 29 Aug 2024 | $3,095 | Available |
Sat 31 Aug 2024 | Sun 8 Sep 2024 | $3,095 | Available |
Wed 4 Sep 2024 | Thu 12 Sep 2024 | $3,095 | Available |
Sat 7 Sep 2024 | Sun 15 Sep 2024 | $3,095 | Available |
Wed 18 Sep 2024 | Thu 26 Sep 2024 | $3,345 | Available |
Sat 28 Sep 2024 | Sun 6 Oct 2024 | $3,095 | Available |
Wed 2 Oct 2024 | Thu 10 Oct 2024 | $2,695 | Sold Out |
Sat 5 Oct 2024 | Sun 13 Oct 2024 | $2,695 | Available |
Wed 9 Oct 2024 | Thu 17 Oct 2024 | $2,695 | Available |
Sat 12 Oct 2024 | Sun 20 Oct 2024 | $2,945 | Sold Out |
Wed 16 Oct 2024 | Thu 24 Oct 2024 | $2,695 | Sold Out |
Sat 19 Oct 2024 | Sun 27 Oct 2024 | $2,695 | Available |
Sat 2 Nov 2024 | Sun 10 Nov 2024 | $2,245 | Available |
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