CIE Tours Exclusive:
- 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.
Authentic Local Experiences:
- Raise a glass at Sean’s Bar in Athlone. Welcoming the thirsty since 900 AD, it’s in the Guinness Book of Records as Europe’s oldest pub.
- Enjoy free time in the heart of animated Kilkenny – this little city will charm you with its medieval roots and vibrant, modern spirit.
- Tap your toes to lively Irish traditional tunes as you enjoy a hearty dinner at The Merry Ploughboy. The Merry Ploughboys band, one of Dublin's longest-performing musical groups, owns the pub and performs alongside traditional Irish dancers.
Dining Experiences:
- 6 hot breakfasts (B) and 3 dinners (D)
Trip Highlights:
- Blarney Castle
- Cliffs of Moher
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- House of Waterford Crystal
- Irish Night in Dublin
- Marine Bar (CIE Tours Exclusive)
- Medieval Castle Banquet
- Ring of Kerry Highlights
- Sean’s Bar in Athlone
- The Guinness Storehouse
Hotels:
- Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Dublin (2)
- The Rine, Newmarket-on-Fergus (1)
- Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (1)
- Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford (1)
- Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Dublin (1)
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1
Dublin City Tour, Guinness Storehouse & Welcome Drink
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM. Set out with a local guide to see Dublin’s many landmarks: the River Liffey, Georgian squares, St Stephen’s Green, and Trinity College. Next, visit the Guinness Storehouse, a spectacular seven-story structure exploring the history and making of Ireland’s most famous brew, and savor a pint in the top-floor Gravity Bar, with its panoramic view of the city. In the evening, meet your group for a welcome drink, and then you are free to explore Dublin’s restaurants and nightlife.
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2
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum & Sightseeing
Take a panoramic tour of Dublin with your tour director in the morning, then visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum to discover the stories of the millions of Irish around the world. You might choose to check out the free National Museums to explore Ireland’s heritage, browse the bookshops, visit some art galleries, or shop along Grafton Street. Perhaps stop into a pub to enjoy refreshments and chat with the locals. (B)
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3
Sean’s Bar, Cliffs of Moher & Medieval Castle Banquet
Head to Athlone for a visit to Sean’s Bar – dating back to 900 AD, it’s officially the oldest pub in Europe, and possibly the world! Raise your glass as visitors have for centuries and sip a creamy Irish coffee. Travel westward toward the Atlantic coast to visit the Cliffs of Moher, towering 700 feet above the Atlantic. In the evening, feast at a genuine castle, enjoying a medieval or holiday banquet, depending on departure dates. (B, D)
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4
Ring of Kerry Highlights & Killarney
Spend your day exploring the spectacular beauty of County Kerry and the highlights of Ireland’s most famous scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry. Traverse wild mountainous terrain, picturesque rural villages, and the rugged coastline. Visit the town of Kenmare for free time to explore and enjoy lunch independently. Stop at Moriarty’s in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, then proceed to the friendly town of Killarney. Your evening is free to explore its lively pubs and restaurants. (B)
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5
Blarney Castle, Marine Bar & Waterford
Visit Blarney Castle, built six centuries ago by an Irish chieftain. Climb the winding stairs to kiss its famous stone, which legend says will give you the gift of eloquence, or stroll the extensive gardens. Next, visit The Marine Bar in Dungarvan for an Irish coffee and some lively traditional music; Liam Clancy of the legendary Clancy Brothers was once a regular at this 300-year old pub. Finally, it’s on to Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city. Explore this beautiful old port city, settled by the Vikings, before dining with your group at your hotel. (B, D)
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6
House of Waterford, Kilkenny & The Merry Ploughboy
Visit the House of Waterford to see skilled glass cutters create sparkling masterpieces. Visit the small city of Kilkenny for some free time. You might stroll the Medieval Mile, linking the impressive castle built in 1195 with the 13th-century St Canice’s Cathedral. Return to Dublin for a lively evening of dinner and traditional Irish entertainment at the Merry Ploughboy. (B, D)
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Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>Have Questions? Email Us
