Best of Ireland South (8 Day - Tour A)

Dublin, Ireland

Explore Dublin independently. Head into the city center, to take 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: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Teeling Distillery, 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.

Grand Canal Hotel or Talbot Hotel Stillorgan

Dublin Tour | Book of Kells | Little Museum of Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Enjoy a free morning in Dublin for further independent sightseeing with the included vouchers.

Meet your guide at 2:30 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.

Breakfast, Dinner

Grand Canal Hotel or Talbot Hotel Stillorgan

Sheepdog Demonstration | Blarney Castle | Killarney

Midlands, Ireland

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.

Blarney, Ireland

Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or explore the tranquil gardens.

Killarney, Ireland

Travel through Macroom and into County Kerry where the scenery becomes more mountainous. Arrive in the charming town of Killarney.

Breakfast, Dinner

Scotts Hotel

Dingle Peninsula | Traditional Irish Dinner at Muckross Schoolhouse

Dingle, Ireland

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.

Killarney, Ireland

Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish entertainment over dinner at Muckross Schoolhouse – a CIE Tours Exclusive.

Breakfast, Dinner

Scotts Hotel

Jaunting Car Ride | Adare | Limerick Panoramic Tour

Killarney, Ireland

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.

Adare, Ireland

Stop in the picturesque village of Adare, with its thatched cottages and colorful garden, before proceeding to Limerick for a panoramic tour.

Clare Island, Ireland

Dine at a medieval-style feast, where lords and ladies will serenade you with songs and music from days of yore.

Breakfast, Dinner

The Inn at Dromoland

Cliffs of Moher | Galway

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

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.

Galway, Ireland

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.

Clare Island, Ireland

Return to your hotel in Clare for dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

The Inn at Dromoland

Irish National Stud | Dublin

Kildare, Ireland

Enjoy the scenic Irish countryside on your way to Kildare where you’ll visit the home of equine royalty, The Irish National Stud. Here you’ll see impeccably bred stallions alongside protective mares, frolicking foals, and athletic yearlings. Stroll around the delightful grounds to explore St. Fiachra’s Garden, including its miniature Japanese Gardens.

Dublin, Ireland

Spend the rest of the day at your leisure and dine at your choice of one of the many restaurants or pubs scattered throughout Dublin.

Breakfast

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

Tour Ends in Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Your tour ends after breakfast today.

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.