Authentic Local Experiences:
- Hear the colorful story of the picturesque port town of Kinsale – and the role it played in Irish, English and Spanish history in the 1600s. A local guide will lead you through the medieval streets.
- Savor the distinctive, handmade flavors ofMurphy’s Ice Cream, made with milk from local Kerry cows, in the charming town of Dingle.
Dining Experiences:
- 6 hot breakfasts (B) and 4 dinners (D)
Trip Highlights:
- Blarney Castle
- Blasket Centre
- Cliffs of Moher
- Dingle Peninsula Drive/Slea Head Loop
- Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
- Irish Night in Dublin
- Kinsale
- Medieval Castle Banquet
- Pearse Lyons Distillery
Hotels:
- The Gibson Hotel, Dublin (2)
- Kinsale Hotel & Spa, Kinsale (1)
- The Ashe Hotel, Tralee or The Heights Hotel, Killarney (2)
- Oakwood Hotel, Shannon (1)
day
1
Dublin City Tour & Pearse Lyons Distillery
Depart from your hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic tour of Dublin. Visit Pearse Lyons Distillery, the city’s only independent, family-owned distillery, in the former St James’s Church in the historic Liberties district. Taste the whiskey and hear tales dating back to the 12th century as you tour this lovingly restored church. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before enjoying an evening free to dine as you wish.
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2
Powerscourt Estate and Whiskey Distillery & Taylors Three Rock
Visit the breathtaking Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow, to explore the stunning gardens and discover the art of traditional whiskey-making at the Powerscourt Distillery, famous for its award-winning Fercullen Irish whiskeys. Enjoy a traditional Irish dinner with a lively show at Taylors Three Rock pub. (B, D)
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3
Blarney Castle & Kinsale Walking Tour
Travel to Blarney Castle; climb the winding staircase to kiss its famous stone or enjoy the gardens. Go to Kinsale, a picturesque old fishing town known for art galleries and gourmet food. Join a local guide for a fascinating walk around its historic streets, once besieged by the Spanish Armada, before dinner at your hotel. (B, D)
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4
Kenmare, Ring of Kerry Highlights & Killarney
Discover the charming town of Kenmare with some independent time, then travel on to see highlights of the Ring of Kerry. Stop at Moriarty’s in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, before arriving in Killarney, where you’ll take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle. Dine with your group at your hotel this evening. (Most groups will stay at the Ashe Hotel in Tralee. Departures on Apr 4, May 30, Jun 27, Aug 29, Sep 26, Oct 17 stay at The Heights Hotel, Killarney.) (B, D)
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5
Slea Head Loop, Blasket Centre, Murphy’s Ice Cream & Dingle
Spend the day visiting the Dingle Peninsula, beginning with the Blasket Centre in Dunquin to learn about the Blasket Islands, visible off the coast. These islands were once a lively outpost of the Irish language, and you’ll learn a few words, or cúpla focal for yourself. Continue on to the friendly town of Dingle, visiting Murphy’s Ice Cream to taste distinctive flavors like Irish Orange Marmalade, Brown Bread, and Dingle Gin. Enjoy free time before returning to your hotel. Dine independently this evening. (B)
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6
Cliffs of Moher & Medieval Castle Banquet
Visit the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, which recalls how a small village became one of the world’s greatest hubs for air travel in the 1930s and 1940s. Drive to the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. In the evening, visit a castle for a medieval-style banquet with traditional songs and stories. (B, D)
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Tour Ends in Shannon
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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