Irish Spirit (9 Day)

Dublin City Tour | EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Dublin, Ireland

Your tour starts at 2:00 PM at your hotel. Head out for a panoramic tour of Dublin with a local guide, seeing its grand Georgian buildings and squares, the River Liffey, and historic O’Connell Street. Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, an award-winning, high-tech museum that chronicles the journeys made by Irish emigrants around the globe, and details the stories of the new lives made by the Irish abroad.

Head back to your hotel for a welcome drink with your group, and then you’ll be free to discover the city and dine at your leisure.

Ashling Hotel

Glendalough | Johnstown Castle

Glendalough, Ireland

Set off for Glendalough, a valley in the beautiful Wicklow Mountains. Tour the picturesque ruins of the ancient monastery there; it thrived for centuries after being established by St Kevin in the sixth century. See several stone churches, large carved Celtic crosses, and an iconic round tower.

Wexford, Ireland

Then, head to Wexford and visit Johnstown Castle, a romantic Gothic Revival castle in an idyllic setting. Tour the luxurious castle and its splendid gardens, both designed by one of the leading architects of the 19th century.

Next head on to your hotel for dinner with your group.

Breakfast, Dinner

Clayton Whites Hotel

House of Waterford Crystal | Blarney Castle

Waterford, Ireland

Depart Wexford and head to Waterford, where you’ll visit the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Watch superb artisans create sparkling masterpieces on a factory tour.

Blarney, Ireland

Next, visit Blarney Castle, where you can climb the steep, winding staircase to kiss the famous Blarney Stone for the legendary gift of the gab, or enjoy the tranquil gardens.

Killarney, Ireland

Head to Killarney, where you’ll dine with your group in your hotel tonight.

Breakfast, Dinner

Killarney Towers Hotel

Jaunting Car Ride | Ring of Kerry Highlights | Kenmare

Killarney, Ireland

Take a jaunting car ride through the Killarney National Park to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane and the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks.

Ring of Kerry, Ireland

Head out to see the highlights of the Ring of Kerry, Ireland’s famed scenic drive.

Kenmare, Ireland

Stop for lunch in the charming town of Kenmare, before returning to Killarney.

Killarney, Ireland

Enjoy the rest of the day and evening at your leisure in Killarney

Breakfast, Lunch

Killarney Towers Hotel

Cliffs of Moher | Galway

The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Depart Killarney today and head north to the Cliffs of Moher. Visit the cliffs, taking in the glorious views from 700 feet above the churning Atlantic below.

Galway, Ireland

Arrive in the vibrant city of Galway, where you’ll have dinner with your group this evening.

Breakfast, Dinner

Clayton Hotel Galway

Connemara | Kylemore Abbey | Sheepdog Demonstration

Connemara, Ireland

Take a scenic drive through the breathtakingly beautiful region of Connemara, with its mountains, lakes, and boglands.

Galway, Ireland

Visit Kylemore Abbey, a glorious Victorian castle built on the lakeside as a romantic gift.

Ben Bulben, Ireland

Next, immerse yourself in farm life as you visit a traditional farm and watch highly trained sheepdogs display their skills.

Galway, Ireland

Return to Galway for a free evening.

Breakfast

Clayton Hotel Galway

Clonmacnoise | Irish Night

Clonmacnoise, Ireland

Drive to Shannon Bridge, where you’ll board the Lir Cat Catamaran to travel up the river to arrive at Clonmacnoise, the spectacular ruins of a monastery founded in the sixth century. See the splendid ruins of the cathedral, nine churches, two round towers, and three high crosses as you approach the way the Vikings would have over a thousand years ago. Tour the area and imagine it all as it once was, as a flourishing center of learning that attracted students from all over Europe.

Dublin, Ireland

Head to Dublin, where you will delight in a lively evening of traditional Irish music, song, and dance with dinner at the Abbey Tavern.

Breakfast, Dinner

Grand Canal Hotel

Independent Touring in Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Today you are free to explore Dublin independently, using your Hop-On, Hop-Off bus vouchers, plus choose one of Dublin’s most popular attractions: Teeling Distillery or The GPO Museum.

Breakfast

Tour ends in 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

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• 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.
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