6 Day Taste of Ireland (Tour B)

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Trip Length

6 Days

Trip Starts

Dublin

Trip Finishes

Shannon

6 Day Taste of Ireland (Tour B) Itinerary (CIE Tours)

Countries Explored: Ireland

Trip Operator

CIE Tours

222 Reviews

Trip Style

Classic Tour

Departures

Mar 2025 to Dec 2025

Accommodation

4 Star

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Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

TAA24

Overview

Read 11 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on CIE Tours 6 Day Taste of Ireland (Tour B). See Ireland's top highlights including the Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle and the Cliffs of Moher on this fast-paced tour of Ireland.

Itinerary

Start this morning with a day of independent touring in Dublin on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus. Your voucher also includes a visit to one of Dublin's top attractions – Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, or the GPO Museum. Dine independently this evening.

Enjoy the morning exploring Dublin with the included vouchers. At 2:00 PM, meet your tour director in the hotel lobby and depart for a panoramic tour of Dublin. Drive through the lively streets with a local guide, seeing this historic city's highlights: Trinity College, elegant Georgian homes, and modern buildings rising by the River Liffey. Visit Dublin Castle for a guided tour and see the splendid State Apartments; for centuries the seat of colonial power in Ireland, this impressive complex is today a place for official ceremonies.

Return to your hotel for a welcome drink with your group, then head to the Merry Ploughboy Pub for a dinner of Irish specialties and a lively show with traditional music and step-dancing. (B/D)

Travel through lush green countryside on your way to Blarney Castle. Along the way, stop for photos of the stately ruins of the Rock of Cashel on their hilltop perch. At Blarney, climb the winding staircase to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone and gain the gift of the gab, or wander the beautiful gardens. Arrive in the friendly lakeside town of Killarney, where you'll dine at your hotel this evening. (B/D)

Visit CIE Tours preferred shopping partner Moriarty's in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe, before embarking on the famed Ring of Kerry scenic drive. The winding, 100-mile route reveals breathtaking coastal and mountain views, with plenty of photo stops. Pause for a casual lunch in a cozy restaurant.

Continue on to Valentia Island to visit the Skellig Experience, a visitor center telling the story of the neighboring island of Skellig Michael, which you'll see off the coast. Learn how this island, a filming location for “Star Wars”, was once the austere home of early Christian monks. Stop for a stroll around the quaint, colorful village of Sneem, and at Moll's Gap for panoramic views of Ireland's highest mountains. Visit a farm to see a demonstration of skilled dogs herding sheep. Return to Killarney and enjoy a free evening to dine and discover the pubs as you wish. (B/L)

Leave Killarney, taking a 20-minute ferry ride across the River Shannon before driving along the coast of County Clare to the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of sandstone soaring almost 700 feet above the Atlantic. Continue on to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a medieval-style feast of traditional Irish fare at a castle. Lords and ladies will serenade you with songs and harp music evocative of medieval times. (Please note that January departures may offer a different dining experience.) (B/D)

Your tour ends in Shannon after breakfast. (B)

Trip Inclusions

Merry Ploughboy Pub: The Merry Ploughboy Pub is owned and run by the traditional musical group ‘The Merry Ploughboys’ who perform every night and are one of Dublin’s longest performing Irish music groups.
Blarney Castle: Get the gift of gab after you kiss the legendary Blarney Stone in Blarney Castle.
Dublin Castle: Tour the historic 800-year-old castle, which has served as a fort, an official government residence, and the site of presidential inaugurations.
Cliffs of Moher: Thrill at the views of the Atlantic from Ireland's famous cliffs, rising 700 feet above the ocean.
Ring of Kerry: See the spectacular coastline, mountain, and forest vistas of Ireland's famous drive.
Sheepdog Demonstration: Watch the hardest working dogs in Ireland guard their herd.

5 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L) and 3 Dinners (D)

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge (4 Stars)
Killarney Towers Hotel (4 Stars)
Clayton Hotel Limerick (4 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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Trip Reviews (11) View All Most Recent 'Taste of Ireland (Tour B)' Reviews

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Exceptionally good tour 1 Kim, Australia, Oct 2019

I thought the tour was exceptionally good. Michael (Mike) the driver was a very good guide and amusing.

Fantastic snapshot of Ireland 1 Ben & Judy Casey, Australia, Oct 2019

The six days touring Ireland was fantastic. Mike Walsh was our tour director and driver. Made all on tour very welcome and was very informative. Meals were good and most accommodation was of a high standard. Plenty to see in such a short time. Recommend this tour if you want a quick snapshot of Ireland. Well done CIE Tours.

We love Ireland! 1 Bonnie & Taylah Teschner, Australia, Jun 2019

Our tour was delightful! We had so much fun. From the accommodation to the venues and food, it was all amazing. We met some wonderful people, made some new friends. Our tour guide Tom, made our trip memorable. He was knowledgeable, funny, just an all round nice guy. Thank you CIE Tours, I hope to come back one day. WE LOVE IRELAND!!!

Wonderful trip from beginning to end 1 Valerie & David Butler, Australia, May 2019

Wonderful trip from beginning to end. Our tour director George was great, so knowledgeable and organised. We were lucky to have a wonderful group also. All hotels and food and service were first class. We will definitely recommend CIE.

This tour was wonderful 1 Brenda Winchester, Australia, May 2019

We had a fabulous tour guide Matt, he was a wonderful driver, we were amazed at his backing skills, he gave a very interesting commentary he was patient, kind and amusing. He is an asset to CIE û he deserves a raise! Tour was wonderful and we will certainly book again and strongly recommend CIE to others. We have done many bus tours but this one was ...read more

Taste of Ireland 1 Aoife, Australia, Dec 2018

Great tour, wonderful guide. Would highly recommend it.

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Taste of Ireland (Tour B)

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Day 1: Independent Touring in Dublin

Day 2: Dublin City Tour | Dublin Castle | Merry Ploughboy Pub

Day 3: Blarney Castle | Killarney

Day 4: Ring of Kerry | Skellig Experience | Sheepdog Demonstration

Day 5: Cliffs of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet

Day 6: Tour Ends in Shannon

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