Ireland South Daytripper

ARRIVE IN ADARE

Adare, Ireland

Your tour begins at 2:00 PM at your hotel, The Dunraven, Adare, your home for the next five nights is a luxury, family-run hotel in the heart of Adare, one of Ireland's prettiest villages. Adare's history stretches back to the 12th century, and the hotel is one of oldest in Ireland, dating back to the 18th century. Take a guided walking tour of the town to see its beautiful historic buildings and charming thatched cottages.

In the evening, enjoy a welcome drink with your group at Aunty Lena's Bar, followed by dinner at Adare Court House; the restaurant, housed in a beautifully preserved historic structure, retains elements of its past as a civic building financed by the Earl of Dunraven, who built much of the town in the early 19th century.

Dinner

The Dunraven Adare Hotel

CLIFFS OF MOHER

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Travel to the Cliffs of Moher, stunning sea cliffs that tower above churning Atlantic swells. Proceed on to the Burren, an incredible landscape of glacial-era limestone dotted with cliffs, caves, and unique flowers and wildlife.

Adare, Ireland

Visit a working farm for a tour and demonstration of highly-skilled sheepdogs herding sheep on command. Afterwards, sit down to a cup of tea and home-made scones.

Dine in your hotel in Adare this evening.

Breakfast, Dinner

The Dunraven Adare Hotel

RING OF KERRY

Ring of Kerry, Ireland

Depart for a scenic drive through the highlights of the famous Ring of Kerry, taking in the rugged coastline and mountainous landscapes. Admire the scenery at Ladies View, so named because Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting were charmed by the vista on the Queen's visit to Ireland in 1861. Stop in the stunning Gap of Dunloe for a visit to Moriarty's, the CIE Tours preferred Shopping Partner. Enjoy some free time in the charming town of Kenmare with time to explore

Killarney/Ireland, Ireland

Head to Killarney, where you will travel via jaunting car to view the lakes and enjoy a photo opportunity at the picturesque Ross Castle before having some free time to explore the town independently. Continue on back to Adare where you will dine in your hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner

The Dunraven Adare Hotel

DINGLE PENINSULA

Dingle, Ireland

Travel to the rugged mountainous landscapes of the Dingle Peninsula; many people speak Irish in this stronghold of traditional culture. In Ventry, stop for lunch at Páidi Ó Sé's pub. Páidi Ó Sé was a legendary Gaelic footballer, and his pub is a lively spot for sport and music, attracting celebrity visitors. In the afternoon, head to the South Pole Inn for a drink and talk about Ireland's own Antarctic explorer, Thomas Crean, who made several trips to the South Pole with Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton.

Adare, Ireland

Return to Adare where your evening is free to explore and dine independently.

Breakfast, Lunch

The Dunraven Adare Hotel

SCENIC TRAIN RIDE TO COBH

Cobh, Ireland

Take one of Ireland's most scenic rail journeys from Cork and arrive in the seaport town of Cobh, a historic port city that served as the point of departure for millions of Ireland's emigrants through the centuries. On a guided walking tour, explore Cobh's role as the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. Enjoy some free time afterwards to explore.

Blarney, Ireland

Depart for Blarney Castle where you can kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” or explore the elegant gardens.

Adare, Ireland

Return to your hotel for a special dinner there with your group.

Breakfast, Dinner

The Dunraven Adare Hotel

DUBLIN

Dublin, Ireland

Head to Dublin, where your group will have a special private pub experience for lunch. A band will play traditional music just for your group - plus you will learn to pour your own pint of Guinness.

For the rest of the afternoon, explore independently via a Hop- On, Hop-Off bus tour. With your voucher, choose admission to one of the city's top attractions: Guinness Storehouse, GPO Museum, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or Teeling Distillery.

Your evening is free to explore one of Dublin's fine restaurants or lovely pubs. Your hotel is in the historic Liberties area, near the Guinness Storehouse and St Patrick's Cathedral.

Breakfast, Lunch

Aloft Dublin City Hotel

TOUR ENDS IN DUBLIN

Dublin, Ireland

Your tour ends in Dublin 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.