Overview
Itinerary
Explore Dublin independently onboard the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour and see this vibrant city of Georgian squares, bustling pubs, and the River Liffey. Choose a visit to one of Dublin's top attractions using your voucher: the Guinness Storehouse, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, or the GPO Museum. You are free to explore the restaurants and pubs of the city center, or return to your hotel, for independent dining as you wish.
Enjoy a free morning in Dublin for further independent sightseeing with the included vouchers. Meet your guide at 2:00 PM in the hotel lobby and set off on a panoramic tour of Dublin city center. Visit the award-winning Teeling Distillery. This new distillery in the heart of the city was Dublin's first distillery to open in 125 years. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink and dinner with your group. (B/D)
Relax and enjoy the farmlands of the picturesque midlands. Savor farm life as you visit a traditional farm; enjoy homemade scones with tea, and watch trained dogs show off their skills herding sheep. Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or explore the tranquil gardens. Travel through Macroom and into County Kerry where the scenery becomes more mountainous. Arrive in the charming town of Killarney. (B/D)
Discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula; the rugged coastline provides some of Ireland's most spectacular vistas. Travel to Slea Head at the westernmost tip of the peninsula for awesome views of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish entertainment over dinner at Muckross Schoolhouse. (B/D)
Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through the Killarney National Park to Ross Castle and Kenmare Estate. Visit Moriarty's in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Stop in the picturesque village of Adare, with its thatched cottages and colorful garden, before proceeding to Limerick for a panoramic tour. Dine at a medieval-style feast, where lords and ladies will serenade you with songs and music from days of yore. (B/D)
Travel along the coast of County Clare to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the churning Atlantic. Drive through the austerely beautiful landscape of the Burren on your way to Galway. Join a local guide in Galway for a walking tour of this thriving historic city; see its charming medieval streetscape, filled with small local shops and cafes, and many street musicians. Return to your hotel in Clare for dinner. (B/D)
Your tour ends in Shannon after breakfast. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Sheepdog Demonstration: See authentic Irish farm life and watch the hardest working dogs in Ireland guard their herd.
- Blarney Castle: Kiss the legendary Blarney Stone in a centuries-old castle to earn the gift of gab.
- Cliffs of Moher: Get the ultimate photo opportunity at these legendary sandstone and shale cliffs, which tower 700 feet above the crashing waves of the Atlantic.
- Village of Adare: Wander through one of Ireland's prettiest villages, dotted with charming thatched cottages and gardens.
- Dingle Peninsula: Enjoy the gorgeous views of mountains, sandy shores and rocky cliffs on the peninsula.
- Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney: Enjoy the beautiful parkland and views of Ross Castle on a leisurely horse-drawn carriage ride.
- Muckross Schoolhouse: Step back in time at this replica schoolhouse for a fun lesson in the Irish language, followed by traditional entertainment over dinner.
- Medieval Castle Banquet: Feast like a lord or lady of old in a genuine medieval castle, enjoying delicious food and music in a fun atmosphere.
- 6 Breakfasts (B), and 5 Dinners (D)
- Talbot Hotel Stillorgan (4 Stars)
- Scotts Hotel (4 Stars)
- The Inn at Dromoland (3 Stars)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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