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Best of Ireland South (8 Day - Tour A)
Discover the best of southern Ireland on this 8-day tour. Explore Dublin, Blarney, Killarney, the Dingle Peninsula, Limerick, the Cliffs of Moher and Galway. View the Book of Kells in Dublin. Visit Blarney Castle. Enjoy a sheepdog demonstration, a jaunting car ride and a visit to the Irish National Stud. Experience traditional Irish entertainment and stroll through picturesque villages.
8 Days • fr. $2,445
Tour Includes
- A Hop-On Hop-Off tour of Dublin
- A panoramic tour of Dublin city center including a visit the library of Trinity College to see the Book of Kells
- A visit to the Little Museum of Dublin
- A welcome drink with your group on the second evening
- Visit a working farm for a tour and demonstration of highly-skilled sheepdogs herding sheep
- A visit to Blarney Castle
- A panoramic tour of the glorious Dingle Peninsula
- An evening of traditional Irish entertainment over dinner at Muckross Schoolhouse
- A traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride through the Killarney National Park to Ross Castle and Kenmare Estate
- A stop in the picturesque village of Adare, with its thatched cottages and colorful gardens
- A panoramic tour of Limerick
- Dinner at a medieval-style feast
- A visit to to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the churning Atlantic
- A walking tour of Galway with a local guide
- A visit to the Irish National Stud - the home of equine royalty
- Handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of all coach tours. Size should not exceed 30 x 20 x 10 inches and weight should be under 50 lbs. Luggage is carried at owner's risk throughout the tour unless insured.
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
- Full daily breakfasts (except Day 1)
- 5 dinners
Hotel Details
- Talbot Hotel Stillogan in Dublin, Ireland (2 nights)
- Scotts Hotel in Killarney, Ireland (2 nights)
- The Inn at Dromoland in Clare, Ireland (2 nights)
- Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport in Dublin, Ireland (1 night)
Day 1
Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
Explore Dublin independently. Head into the city center, to take the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour and see this vibrant city of Georgian squares, bustling pubs, and the River Liffey. Choose a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions using your voucher: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Teeling Distillery, or the GPO Museum. You are free to explore the restaurants and pubs of the city center, or return to your hotel, for independent dining as you wish.
Grand Canal Hotel or Talbot Hotel Stillorgan
Day 2
Dublin Tour | Book of Kells | Little Museum of Dublin Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
Enjoy a free morning in Dublin for further independent sightseeing with the included vouchers.
Meet your guide at 2:30 PM in the hotel lobby and set off on a panoramic tour of Dublin city center. Visit the award-winning Teeling Distillery. This new distillery in the heart of the city was Dublin’s first distillery to open in 125 years. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink and dinner with your group.
Breakfast, Dinner
Grand Canal Hotel or Talbot Hotel Stillorgan
Day 3
Sheepdog Demonstration | Blarney Castle | Killarney Location Information Description
Midlands, Ireland
Relax and enjoy the farmlands of the picturesque midlands. Savor farm life as you visit a traditional farm; enjoy homemade scones with tea, and watch trained dogs show off their skills herding sheep.
Location Information Description
Blarney, Ireland
Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or explore the tranquil gardens.
Location Information Description
Killarney, Ireland
Travel through Macroom and into County Kerry where the scenery becomes more mountainous. Arrive in the charming town of Killarney.
Breakfast, Dinner
Scotts Hotel
Day 4
Dingle Peninsula | Traditional Irish Dinner at Muckross Schoolhouse Location Information Description
Dingle, Ireland
Discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula, made famous in the movies “Ryan’s Daughter” and “Far & Away,” which showcased the wonderful scenery found here. Travel to Slea Head at the westernmost tip of the peninsula for awesome views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Location Information Description
Killarney, Ireland
Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish entertainment over dinner at Muckross Schoolhouse – a CIE Tours Exclusive.
Breakfast, Dinner
Scotts Hotel
Day 5
Jaunting Car Ride | Adare | Limerick Panoramic Tour Location Information Description
Killarney, Ireland
Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through the Killarney National Park to Ross Castle and Kenmare Estate. Visit Moriarty’s in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner.
Location Information Description
Adare, Ireland
Stop in the picturesque village of Adare, with its thatched cottages and colorful garden, before proceeding to Limerick for a panoramic tour.
Location Information Description
Clare Island, Ireland
Dine at a medieval-style feast, where lords and ladies will serenade you with songs and music from days of yore.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Inn at Dromoland
Day 6
Cliffs of Moher | Galway Location Information Description
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Travel along the coast of County Clare to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the churning Atlantic. Drive through the austerely beautiful landscape of the Burren on your way to Galway.
Location Information Description
Galway, Ireland
Join a local guide in Galway for a walking tour of this thriving historic city; see its charming medieval streetscape, filled with small local shops and cafes, and many street musicians.
Location Information Description
Clare Island, Ireland
Return to your hotel in Clare for dinner.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Inn at Dromoland
Day 7
Irish National Stud | Dublin Location Information Description
Kildare, Ireland
Enjoy the scenic Irish countryside on your way to Kildare where you’ll visit the home of equine royalty, The Irish National Stud. Here you’ll see impeccably bred stallions alongside protective mares, frolicking foals, and athletic yearlings. Stroll around the delightful grounds to explore St. Fiachra’s Garden, including its miniature Japanese Gardens.
Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
Spend the rest of the day at your leisure and dine at your choice of one of the many restaurants or pubs scattered throughout Dublin.
Breakfast
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Day 8
Tour Ends in Dublin Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
Your tour ends after breakfast today.
Breakfast
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 70 days or more prior to departure: Forfeiture of deposit
- 69 - 16 days prior to departure: 30% per person
- 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.
Terms and Conditions
- 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.
- Once confirmed any revision to land tours will incur a $50 handling fee per booking. If clients cancel from one tour and rebook on another tour or another date, a cancellation fee may apply. Revisions are not permitted within 14 days of departure or once documents have been issued.
- Documents will be shipped by U.P.S. ground service approximately 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received. If documents are required earlier, sufficient notice id required to arrange for early delivery by regular service. Late bookings will incur an express service delivery charge.
