Authentic Local Experiences:
- Live like a local in one of Ireland’s most charming villages as you spend five nights in Adare, Co. Limerick. This historic town is the perfect hub for your vacation: get to know the lively shops and pubs as you explore.
- Discover the rich history of Cobh – r the departure point for millions of emigrants over the centuries, and the last port of call for the Titanic.
Dining Experiences:
- 6 hot breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 4 dinners (D)
Trip Highlights:
- Blarney Castle
- Cliffs of Moher
- Cobh Walking Tour
- Dingle Peninsula
- Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney
- Kenmare
- Lunch and Irish Music in Dublin
- Ring of Kerry Highlights
- Sheepdog Demonstration
Hotels:
- The Dunraven Hotel, Adare or Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel & Spa, outside Adare(5)
- Aloft Dublin City Hotel, Dublin (1)
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Walking Tour of Adare & Welcome Dinner
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM. The Dunraven, your home for the next five nights, is a luxurious 18th-century family-run hotel, and one of the oldest in Ireland. (Departures on Jun 6, 24; Aug 22, 29; Sept 2, 5, 23, 30; Oct 7, 14 will instead stay at the deluxe Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel, located on 44 acres of beautiful grounds just outside of Adare.) Adare is one of Ireland’s prettiest villages, and its history stretches back to the 12th century. Join a local guide for a walking tour to see charming thatched cottages, ancient churches, and historic buildings built in the early 19th century by the Earl of Dunraven. Visit the nearby Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel for a welcome drink, then dine on local, seasonal ingredients. (D)
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Cliffs of Moher, The Burren & Sheepdog Demonstration
Travel to the Cliffs of Moher, stunning sea cliffs that tower above churning Atlantic swells. Drive through the Burren, where you’ll be amazed at the incredible landscape of glacial-era limestone dotted with cliffs, caves, and unique flowers and wildlife. Immerse yourself in farm life as you watch highly skilled sheepdogs herd their flock. Dine at your hotel in Adare this evening. (B, D)
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Dingle Peninsula & Dan Foley’s Pub
Travel to the rugged mountainous landscapes of the Dingle Peninsula; many people speak Irish in this stronghold of traditional culture. In the charming town of Dingle, stop for lunch at Paul Geaney’s Pub, a family-run gastropub on Main Street in the heart of town. Enjoy free time before departing for the village of Annascaul, once home to Ireland’s Antarctic explorer, Thomas Crean. Visit Dan Foley’s Pub and enjoy a drink as you hear tales of Crean’s trips to the South Pole with Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton. Return to Adare where your evening is free to explore and dine independently. (B, L)
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Scenic Train to Cobh, Titanic Walking Tour & Blarney Castle
Take one of Ireland’s most scenic rail journeys from Cork and arrive in the seaport town of Cobh. Its picturesque harbor was the last glimpse of Ireland for millions of emigrants over the centuries. Join a local guide for a walking tour to explore Cobh’s role as the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic, followed by free time to explore the town. At Blarney Castle, you can kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” or explore the elegant gardens. Continue back to Adare, where you’ll dine at your hotel. (B, D)
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Ring of Kerry Highlights, Kenmare, Jaunting Car Ride & Killarney
Take in some of the highlights of the Ring of Kerry, seeing spectacular mountain scenery at Moll’s Gap and Ladies’ View on your way to Kenmare, where you’ll have free time to explore and lunch independently. Visit Moriarty’s, CIE Tours’ preferred shopping partner in the Gap of Dunloe. In Killarney, travel via jaunting car to view the lakes at the picturesque Ross Castle with free time to explore the town independently. Return to Adare for a farewell dinner with your group at your hotel. (B, D)
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Lunch at Taylors Three Rock & Independent Dublin Sightseeing
In Dublin, enjoy a private lunchtime pub experience at Taylors Three Rock. A band will play traditional music just for your group – and you’ll have the opportunity to learn the art of pouring a pint of Guinness. Spend the rest of the day exploring independently on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. A voucher will admit you to your choice of one of the city’s top attractions: Guinness Storehouse, the GPO Museum, Teeling Whiskey Distillery, or Jameson Bow St. Experience. Your hotel is in a great location in the historic Liberties – near the Guinness Storehouse and close to the lively pubs of Temple Bar. (B, L)
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Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>Have Questions? Email Us
