Irish Odyssey

ARRIVE IN DUBLIN Destination Title

Dublin, Ireland

Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. Set out on a panoramic tour of the city's highlights and view Trinity College, St Patrick's Cathedral and the GPO. Tour Kilmainham Gaol, built in 1796, and hear stories of Ireland's revolutionary leaders. Enjoy a Welcome drink with your group before dining independently.

Herbert Park Hotel

DUBLIN Destination Title

Dublin, Ireland

Visit EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum, the world's only fully digital museum, and discover the story of the 10 million people who have left Ireland over the last 1,500 years and their impact on the world.

Your afternoon is free to explore Dublin. Later, enjoy dinner and entertainment at Taylors Three Rock Pub.

Breakfast, Dinner

Herbert Park Hotel

WATERFORD Destination Title

Waterford/Ireland, Ireland

Visit a traditional farmhouse and learn about country life while enjoying tea and scones. At the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, watch skilled artisans cut crystal into sparking masterpieces.

CORK Destination Title

Cork, Ireland

Continue along the coast to Cork city for dinner and an overnight.

Breakfast, Dinner

The River Lee Hotel

CORK WALKING TOUR Destination Title

Cork, Ireland

Take a brief walking tour of Cork City with a local guide. Perhaps stroll through the English Market, where vendors have been selling local and artisanal foods since 1788.

BLARNEY CASTLE Destination Title

Blarney, Ireland

Visit Blarney Castle to climb the winding stairs to kiss the famed stone, or stroll the gardens.

KILLARNEY Destination Title

Killarney/Ireland, Ireland

Enjoy the scenery as you head to colorful Kenmare. Stop at Moll's Gap for marvelous views on your way to Killarney.

Breakfast, Dinner

Killarney Plaza Hotel

JAUNTING RIDE IN KILLARNEY Destination Title

Killarney/Ireland, Ireland

Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle and Kenmare Estate and see Lough Leane, the largest of Killarney's lakes.

DINGLE PENINSULA Destination Title

Dingle, Ireland

Visit Moriarty's at the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, and travel to the scenic Dingle Peninsula for views of heathery mountains, sandy stretches of beach, and rocky headlands.

Enjoy a demonstration of highly-skilled sheepdogs herding sheep at a local farm. Stop at Slea Head to admire the views and take photos. Enjoy dinner at Páidí Ó Sé's pub in Ventry while you hear a fun talk on Gaelic sports

KILLARNEY Destination Title

Killarney/Ireland, Ireland

Overnight in Killarney

Breakfast, Dinner

Killarney Plaza Hotel

KILLARNEY Destination Title

Killarney/Ireland, Ireland

Visit the family pub of the late famed playwright, John B. Keane for a talk and some tea and scones. One of Ireland's most beloved writers, he wrote many of his works in a room behind the bar.

CLIFFS OF MOHER Destination Title

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Embark on a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary and drive along the coast of County Clare. View the famous Cliffs of Moher, which soar 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Walk to O'Brien's Tower for views of Connemara and the Aran Islands.

GALWAY Destination Title

Galway, Ireland

Proceed to vibrant Galway and join a local guide for a walking tour of the city's historic heart.

Breakfast, Dinner

The Galmont Hotel & Spa

LOUGH CORRIB CRUISE Destination Title

Connemara, Ireland

Travel through Connemara for sweeping views of misty mountains and shimmering lakes. Take a scenic cruise on Lough Corrib and sip some creamy Irish coffee (seasonal).

KYLEMORE ABBEY Destination Title

Pollacappul, Ireland

Stop at Kylemore Abbey for a walk through the elegant mansion set beside a tranquil lake.

GALWAY Destination Title

Galway, Ireland

Return to Galway, where the rest of the day is free for independent sightseeing and dining.

Breakfast

The Galmont Hotel & Spa

BALLINTUBBER ABBEY Destination Title

Claremorris, Ireland

Travel north to Claremorris to visit Ballintubber Abbey, known as “the Abbey that refused to die,” Ireland's only royal Abbey, which has been in continuous use for more than 780 years.

BALEEK POTTERY & DONEGAL Destination Title

Donegal, Ireland

Visit Belleek Pottery, then follow the Atlantic shore to Donegal town, where you will visit CIE Tours preferred shopping partner Triona Design.

DERRY Destination Title

Londonderry, United Kingdom

Continue on through the majestic Barnesmore Gap to Derry

Breakfast, Dinner

City Hotel

GIANT'S CAUSEWAY Destination Title

Bushmills, Ireland

Explore the Giant's Causeway, huge hexagonal columns formed over 60 million years ago.

DERRY WALKING TOUR Destination Title

Londonderry, United Kingdom

Back in Derry, join a local guide for a walk around this historic city's medieval walls; take a walk across the Peace Bridge and complete your tour at the Walled City Brewery Restaurant. In a CIE Tours Exclusive, you'll enjoy a drink with your dinner and a flight of 4 of the brewery's beers to taste.

Breakfast, Dinner

City Hotel

BELFAST CITY TOUR & TITANIC Destination Title

Belfast, United Kingdom

Head to Belfast for a panoramic city tour followed by a visit to Titanic Belfast.

CABRA CASTLE HOTEL Destination Title

Kingscourt, Ireland

Travel to Kingscourt and your castle hotel, built in 1760. Arrive mid-afternoon to enjoy this lovely property. After dinner in the Court Restaurant, enjoy a display of Irish step-dancing.

Breakfast, Dinner

Cabra Castle Hotel

Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre Destination Title

Donore, Ireland

Visit the Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre to learn about the 5,000-year-old burial tombs of Newgrange and Knowth, followed by a visit to one of these mysterious marvels.

FAREWELL DINNER Destination Title

Trim, Ireland

Travel to your hotel in Trim, the setting for some scenes of the movie "Braveheart", and enjoy some free time. In the evening, share a farewell dinner with your group.

Breakfast, Dinner

Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort

TOUR ENDS IN TRIM Destination Title

Trim, Ireland

Your program ends after breakfast.

Breakfast

ALL guests must carefully verify the existing identification requirements for their particular travel situation DIRECTLY WITH THEIR LOCAL CONSULATES OR EMBASSIES or with a visa service, as these requirements may change. Guests without proper documentation may be denied entry and will not be entitled to a refund

• 70 days or more prior to departure: Forfeiture of deposit
• 69 - 16 days prior to departure: 30% per person
• 15 - 8 days prior to departure: 50% per person
• 7 - 1 days prior to departure: 90% per person
• On day of departure: 100% per person
• All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
• The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

• Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together.
• All prices are in US Dollars.
• A non-refundable land deposit of $250 per person is required for coach tours. Deposits are required within 5 days of making the reservation. Early booking discounts require higher deposits.
• The final payment must be made by credit card no later than 80 days prior to departure date. If payment is not received as scheduled, the reservation will automatically cancel and deposit payment become forfeit.
• Once confirmed any revision to land tours will incur a $50 handling fee per booking. If clients cancel from one tour and rebook on another tour or another date, a cancellation fee may apply. Revisions are not permitted within 14 days of departure or once documents have been issued.
• Documents will be shipped by U.P.S. ground service approximately 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received. If documents are required earlier, sufficient notice id required to arrange for early delivery by regular service. Late bookings will incur an express service delivery charge.