9 Days from $2,745
Take a mythical journey on this 9-day tour around Ireland. Explore its history and maybe yours at the Cobh Heritage Center and visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship. Explore Kilkenny's Medieval Mile and the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise which was founded in 545 AD. Discover the huge pre-historic fortress of Dun Aengus and have a pint at Sean's Bar, which dates back to 900AD.
Read moreDiscover the huge pre-historic fortress of Dun Aengus and have a pint at Sean's Bar, which dates back to 900AD. Your journey will take you to Dublin, Waterford, Killarney, Dingle, Galway and the Aran Islands.
Read lessDunboyne, Ireland
Your tour begins at 2:00 PM at Dunboyne Castle Hotel. (We strongly recommend you arrange an airport transfer when you book your tour.) Head out to visit Malahide Castle, first built in 1185 and filled with medieval artifacts.
Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dinner in your hotel.
Dinner
Dunboyne Castle Hotel
Kilkenny, Ireland
Visit the home of equine royalty: the Irish National Stud in Kildare, the heart of Irish horse racing. Some of the world’s finest thoroughbreds live in these beautiful surroundings. Walk through the gardens before heading to Kilkenny.
In Kilkenny you’ll enjoy lunch in the Kilkenny Design Centre. Take a walking tour with a local guide to see the gems along the Medieval Mile, a stretch of city streets from cathedral to castle, with buildings dating back as far as the 13th century.
Dine independently and explore as you wish this evening.
Breakfast, Lunch
Newpark Hotel
Waterford, Ireland
Visit the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner; see skilled artisans create crystal masterpieces on a factory tour.
Then join a local guide for a walking tour of Waterford; discover the history of this port city, the oldest in Ireland, and its many colorful characters. Take time to explore independently.
Kilkenny, Ireland
Head to New Ross to visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship, a replica of a vessel that in the 1840s brought desperate emigrants fleeing famine to new lives in North America.
Breakfast, Dinner
Newpark Hotel
Cobh, Ireland
Travel south to Cobh, the last port of call of the Titanic and where many places associated with the liner still exist. Visit the Cobh Heritage Centre, which traces the history of emigration over a number of centuries from Ireland to North America.
Blarney, Ireland
Head to Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone or stroll through the spacious parklands to view Blarney House before traveling on to Killarney.
Killarney, Ireland
Overnight in Killarney.
Breakfast, Dinner
Killarney Towers Hotel
Dingle, Ireland
Discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula as you drive along the south shore to admire views of heathery mountains, sandy stretches of beach, and rocky headlands. Stop at the South Pole Inn to learn about Tom Crean, an early Irish explorer who braved the South Pole.
Browse around the town of Dingle and enjoy a drink, dinner and entertainment at Foley’s Bar and Restaurant before returning to Killarney.
Killarney, Ireland
Overnight in Killarney
Breakfast, Dinner
Killarney Towers Hotel
The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Embark on a ferry ride across the River Shannon before driving to the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above churning Atlantic swells. Walk along the top of the cliffs; on a clear day you can see great views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands.
Burren, Ireland
Immerse yourself in life at a traditional farm and watch a farmer demonstrate how his trained dogs herd sheep. Enjoy tea and homemade scones at the farm.
Galway, Ireland
Head to Galway for a panoramic city tour followed by dinner. Overnight in Galway.
Breakfast, Dinner
Salthill Hotel
Inishmore, Ireland
Set out on a ferry across Galway Bay for Inishmore, the largest of the three Aran Islands. The hardy islanders still speak the Irish language and maintain traditional fishing and farming methods.
Dun Aengus, Ireland
Head to Dun Aengus, a huge pre-historic fortress perched on sheer cliffs above the Atlantic. Visit Kilronan, the island’s main village, for a casual lunch, then take some time to explore before returning by ferry.
Galway, Ireland
Overnight in Galway.
Breakfast, Lunch
Salthill Hotel
Clonmacnoise, Ireland
Visit Clonmacnoise, a monastic settlement founded in 545 AD and set on the banks of the River Shannon. Marvel at elaborate High Celtic crosses decorated with biblical scenes, and walk around the many church ruins and two round towers.
Athlone, Ireland
Head to nearby Athlone and stop at Sean’s Bar for an Irish coffee. This pub has a documented history going back to 900 AD – and is featured in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest pub in Europe. During renovations in 1970, ancient walls and old coins dating back centuries were discovered.
Dublin, Ireland
In the evening, head to Dublin’s Abbey Tavern for an Irish dinner and lively show.
Breakfast, Dinner
Radisson Blue Royal Hotel Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
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