2021 - Best of Ireland South (Tour D)
6 Days/5 Nights
Give us a week, and we'll tour the best of Ireland with you. Thrill at the amazing Cliffs of Moher and the gorgeous Dingle Peninsula on this perfect introduction to the Emerald Isle.
Highlights
Hotels
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- Tour Operator
- CIE Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2021
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Dublin | Dublin Tour - Book of Kells - Little Museum in Dublin : Meet your guide at 2:00 PM in the hotel lobby and set off on an orientation tour of Dublin city center. Enjoy a walking tour of Trinity College with a local guide. Proceed on to view the Book of Kells, the famous 9th-century illuminated manuscript that contains four Gospels. Next, visit the Little Museum of Dublin; located in a Georgian townhouse, it tells the fascinating story of the city. Your after-hours visit is a CIE Tours Exclusive - you'll enjoy a welcome drink there with your group before returning to your hotel for dinner. (D) |
| Day 2 | Killarney | Sheepdog Demonstration - Blarney Castle - Killarney : Relax and enjoy the farmlands of the picturesque midlands. Get a taste of farm life at a nearby sheep farm. Enjoy scones with tea and watch trained dogs herd 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) |
| Day 3 | Killarney | Dingle Peninsula - Traditional Irish Dinner at Muckross Schoolhouse : Discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula, made famous in the movies "Ryan's Daughter" and "Far & Away," which showcased the wonderful scenery found here. 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 - a CIE Exclusive. (B, D) |
| Day 4 | Newmarket-on-Fergus | Jaunting Car Ride - Adare - Limerick Panoramic Tour : Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through the Killarney National Park to Ross Castle and Kenmare Estate. Head to the village of Adare, famous for its main street lined with thatched cottages and colorful gardens. Proceed to Limerick and take a panoramic tour. (B, D) |
| Day 5 | Newmarket-on-Fergus | Cliffs of Moher - Galway : Travel along the coast of County Clare to view the Cliffs of Moher, which soar almost 700 feet above churning Atlantic swells. Walk along the top of the cliffs to O'Brien's Tower for great views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. Take a guided walking tour of the old city of Galway. In the evening, head for a medieval-style feast, where lords and ladies will serenade you with music and songs from days of yore. (B, D) |
| Day 6 | Shannon | Shannon : Your tour ends after breakfast today. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- Talbot Hotel Stillorgan
- Scotts Hotel
- The Inn at Dromoland
- Disclaimer
Price and itinerary details are subject to change through September 2020. Prices given are per person, double occupancy. If you would like your own room, there is a single-room supplement charge of $320
