Irish Adventure (9 Day)

ARRIVE IN DUBLIN

Dublin, Ireland

Your tour begins at 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. Set out on a panoramic tour of the city. Highlights include 18th-century Georgian houses with brightly painted doors, tranquil parks, and historic O’Connell Street. Take a guided walking tour through the campus of Trinity College to view the illuminated manuscript of the Book of Kells. In the evening, enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dinner in your hotel.

Dinner

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

Glendalough

Glendalough, Ireland

Enjoy the delightful scenery of the Wicklow Mountains on the way to Glendalough. Explore the remains of one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland, founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Walk through the deep valley to view the picturesque ruins of a round tower, churches, and Celtic crosses.

Dunbrody, Ireland

Head southeast to the Dunbrody Famine Ship, an authentic reproduction of an 1840’s vessel that brought desperate Irish emigrants fleeing famine to the New World.

Waterford/Ireland, Ireland

Continue on to Waterford and take a stroll around the streets of this historic city with a local guide before dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

Dooley's Hotel Waterford

Waterford

Waterford/Ireland, Ireland

See skilled artisans create crystal masterpieces at the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner.

Cobh, Ireland

Travel to Cobh for a guided walking tour – this harbor town was the last port of call for the Titanic in 1912 and was also the main point of embarkation for Irish emigrants between 1848 and 1960.

Blarney, Ireland

Proceed on to Blarney, to visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or explore the tranquil gardens.

Killarney/Ireland, Ireland

Journey west through rugged countryside and settle in to your centrally located hotel in Killarney.

Breakfast, Dinner

International Hotel

Ring of Kerry

Kerry, Ireland

Discover Ireland’s most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry. In the beautiful Gap of Dunloe, stop off at the CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, Moriarty’s. Along the way, stop for lunch, take a stroll around Sneem, and stop at Moll’s Gap to enjoy its panoramic views.

Killarney/Ireland, Ireland

Enjoy a free evening in Killarney, with time for dining independently and perhaps a visit to one of the town’s many lively pubs.

Breakfast, Lunch

International Hotel

Cliffs of Moher

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Head to the Cliffs of Moher, stunning formations that soar 700 feet above the churning Atlantic and extend for 9 miles. On the way, take a ferry across the River Shannon Estuary and travel along the scenic coast of County Clare. Take in the spectacular views as you walk atop the cliffs.

Galway, Ireland

Travel on through the austere beauty of the Burren, a distinctive limestone landscape formed by glaciers, to Galway. A local guide will join you for a brief stroll through the medieval streets of this vibrant, artistic city.

Breakfast, Dinner

Ardilaun Hotel

Sheepdog Demonstration & Donegal

Donegal, Ireland

Immerse yourself in traditional farm life during a visit to an authentic working farm, where you’ll watch trained sheepdogs round up mountain sheep. Continue through the rugged mountainous landscape to Donegal town. Visit the CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, Triona Design, and then enjoy some free time.

Londonderry, United Kingdom

Proceed on to Derry, where a local guide will help you discover this ancient walled city, long known for its tumultuous history but now a thriving artistic hub.

Breakfast, Dinner

Everglades Hotel

Giant's Causeway

Bushmills, United Kingdom

Explore the northern coastline and the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago.

Belfast, United Kingdom

Visit Titanic Belfast and learn about the ill-fated ship through state-of-the-art displays. See the docks where the famous liner was built just over a century ago.

Louth, Ireland

Stop at the Glyde Inn for a farewell dinner with Irish specialties and entertainment featuring traditional Irish music and songs.

Dublin, Ireland

Overnight in Dublin

Breakfast, Dinner

The Croke Park Hotel

Independent Sightseeing in Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Tour Dublin independently on the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus. Use your voucher to visit one of Dublin’s top attractions: Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Whiskey Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, or GPO Museum. In the evening, dine independently at one of the many restaurants or pubs that Dublin has to offer.

Breakfast

The Croke Park Hotel

Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Your tour 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.