Authentic Local Experiences:
- Join generations of pub-goers in raising a glass at Sean’s Bar in Athlone. Featured in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest bar in Europe, it’s been serving thirsty customers since 900 AD.
- Hear traditional music as you sip a drink at the Marine Bar in Dungarvan. This lively pub, owned by musician Christy O’Neill, dates back nearly 300 years.
Dining Experiences:
- 8 hot breakfasts (B) and 4 dinners (D)
Trip Highlights:
- Blarney Castle
- Cliffs of Moher
- House of Waterford Crystal
- Irish Night in Killarney
- Jaunting Car Ride
- Kylemore Abbey & Gardens
- MarineBar in Dungarvan (CIE Tours Exclusive)
- Pearse Lyons Distillery
- Ring of Kerry Highlights
- Sean’s Bar in Athlone
Hotels:
- Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire (1)
- Galmont Hotel, Galway (2)
- Great Southern Killarney, Killarney (2)
- Granville Hotel, Waterford (1)
- Clayton Hotel Burlington, Dublin (2)
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Dublin City Tour & Pearse Lyons Distillery
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your hotel in Dún Laoghaire, a charming seaside suburb. Get started with a panoramic tour of Dublin, seeing historic O’Connell Street, Georgian buildings and squares, and St Stephen’s Green. Visit the historic Liberties section of the city to explore Pearse Lyons Distillery. Housed inside an old church, Pearse Lyons offers a distinctive experience; you’ll hear fascinating stories about the church and the neighborhood as well as sample the whiskey. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink with your fellow guests and then enjoy an independent evening of dining and exploring as you wish.
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2
Sean’s Bar & Galway Walking Tour
Head to the vibrant, artistic city of Galway. Along the way, enjoy a drink at Sean’s Bar in Athlone. The oldest pub in Europe, Sean’s Bar, has been quenching thirsts since 900 AD. Join a local guide for a walking tour through Galway and discover this thriving city of medieval winding lanes and buzzing street life. Enjoy free time to explore Galway on your own, then join your group for dinner at your hotel. (B, D)
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3
Connemara, Catamaran Cruise & Kylemore Abbey & Gardens
Explore scenic Connemara to admire how constantly changing cloud formations give granite hills, sparkling lakes and peat bogs an added dimension. Take a catamaran cruise of Killary Harbour, a 9-mile fjord (seasonal). Tour Kylemore Abbey, set beside a tranquil lake, and see its elegant rooms, the charming church, and the Victorian Walled Gardens. Return to Galway where the evening is free to explore the city. (B)
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4
Sheepdog Visit, Cliffs of Moher & Kate Kearney’s Cottage
Travel south around Galway Bay and through the stark beauty of the Burren, a distinctive limestone landscape. Immerse yourself in farm life as you watch trained sheepdogs herd their flock. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, rising 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic surf. Ferry across the River Shannon Estuary to the lovely town of Killarney. In the evening, visit Kate Kearney’s Cottage for dinner and a lively show of traditional music and dance. (B, D)
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5
Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry Highlights & Kenmare
Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through Killarney National Park to scenic Ross Castle, set on the shores of Lough Leane. See the highlights of Ireland’s most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry. The stunning coastal and mountain landscapes will provide plenty of photo opportunities. Visit Moriarty’s, a CIE Tours’ preferred shopping partner, in the Gap of Dunloe. Visit the colorful village of Kenmare and enjoy free time to explore its charming craft shops, art galleries and cafés. Return to Killarney where your evening is free to explore as you wish. (B)
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6
Blarney Castle, Marine Bar & Waterford Walking Tour
Drive through the mountains into rich farming country on the way to Blarney Castle. Kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or explore the tranquil gardens. Travel along the coast to the Marine Bar in Dungarvan, a CIE Tours exclusive venue, for some traditional music. Continue to Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland, where you’ll join a local guide for a walking tour through the narrow streets to discover its fascinating past. Spend free time before dinner at your hotel. (B, D)
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7
Waterford Crystal, Kilkenny Castle & Dublin Dinner
Visit the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, to watch skilled artisans create sparkling masterpieces on a guided factory tour. In Kilkenny, you’ll have free time to explore the medieval city center and tour the beautifully restored Kilkenny Castle. Here you will see glorious 17th-century tapestries, family portraits, and sumptuous furnishings reflecting the lifestyle of the Butler family who once resided there. Travel on to Dublin, where you’ll dine with a glass of wine at One Ballsbridge. (B, D)
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8
Independent Sightseeing in Dublin
Sightsee independently on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus and visit one of Dublin’s top attractions: Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or GPO Museum. (B)
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Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.
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