12 Days • fr. $3,395
Take in all that Ireland has to show you on this 11-day Irish Odyssey tour. This adventure takes you around the whole island visiting the cities of Dublin, Cork, Killarney and Galway in the South and Donegal, Derry and Belfast in the north. Throughout the tour you can take in the stunning landscapes and learn about Ireland’s ancient and modern history. Explore Irish customs and culture with visits to a traditional farmhouse and a sheepdog demonstration and enjoy traditional Irish entertainment.
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, 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/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, Ireland
Continue along the coast to Cork city for dinner and an overnight.
Breakfast, Dinner
The River Lee Hotel
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, Ireland
Visit Blarney Castle to climb the winding stairs to kiss the famed stone, or stroll the gardens.
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
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, 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/Ireland, Ireland
Overnight in Killarney
Breakfast, Dinner
Killarney Plaza Hotel
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, 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, 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
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).
Pollacappul, Ireland
Stop at Kylemore Abbey for a walk through the elegant mansion set beside a tranquil lake.
Galway, Ireland
Return to Galway, where the rest of the day is free for independent sightseeing and dining.
Breakfast
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
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.
Donegal, Ireland
Visit Belleek Pottery, then follow the Atlantic shore to Donegal town, where you will visit CIE Tours preferred shopping partner Triona Design.
Londonderry, United Kingdom
Continue on through the majestic Barnesmore Gap to Derry
Breakfast, Dinner
City Hotel
Bushmills, Ireland
Explore the Giant's Causeway, huge hexagonal columns formed over 60 million years ago.
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, United Kingdom
Head to Belfast for a panoramic city tour followed by a visit to Titanic Belfast.
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
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.
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
Trim, Ireland
Your program ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.
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