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Irish Odyssey
Take in all that Ireland has to show you on this 11-day Irish Odyssey tour. This adventure takes you around the whole island visiting the cities of Dublin, Cork, Killarney and Galway in the South and Donegal, Derry and Belfast in the north. Throughout the tour you can take in the stunning landscapes and learn about Ireland’s ancient and modern history. Explore Irish customs and culture with visits to a traditional farmhouse and a sheepdog demonstration and enjoy traditional Irish entertainment.
12 Days • fr. $3,845
Tour Includes
- Dublin panoramic tour
- A welcome drink with your group
- A visit to EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum
- Dinner and entertainment at Taylors Three Rock Pub
- A visit to a traditional farmhouse
- A visit to the House of Waterford Crystal
- A walking tour of Cork
- A visit to Blarney Castle
- A traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney
- A demonstration of highly-skilled sheepdogs herding sheep at a local farm
- A dinner at Páidí Ó Sé's pub
- A visit to the family pub of the late famed playwright, John B. Keane
- A ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary
- A visit to the Cliffs of Moher
- A walking tour of Galway
- A scenic cruise on Lough Corrib (seasonal)
- A visit to Kylemore Abbey
- A visit Ballintubber Abbey, known as “the Abbey that refused to die,” Ireland's only royal Abbey
- A visit to Belleek Pottery
- A visit to Giant's Causeway
- A walking tour of Derry
- A drink with your dinner and a flight of 4 of the brewery's beers to taste at the Walled City Brewery Restaurant
- A panoramic tour of Belfast followed by a visit to Belfast Titanic
- A visit to the Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre to learn about the 5,000-year-old burial tombs of Newgrange and Knowth
- A farewell dinner
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
Hotel Details
- Herbert Park Hotel in Dublin (2 nights)
- The River Lee Hotel in Cork (1 night)
- Killarney Plaza Hotel in Killarney (2 nights)
- The Galmont Hotel and Spa in Galway (2 nights)
- City Hotel in Derry (2 nights)
- Cabra Castle Hotel in Kingscourt (1 night)
- Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort in Trim (1 night)
Day 1
ARRIVE IN DUBLIN Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. Set out on a panoramic tour of the city's highlights and view Trinity College, St Patrick's Cathedral and the GPO. Tour Kilmainham Gaol, built in 1796, and hear stories of Ireland's revolutionary leaders. Enjoy a Welcome drink with your group before dining independently.
Herbert Park Hotel
Day 2
DUBLIN Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
Visit EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum, the world's only fully digital museum, and discover the story of the 10 million people who have left Ireland over the last 1,500 years and their impact on the world.
Your afternoon is free to explore Dublin. Later, enjoy dinner and entertainment at Taylors Three Rock Pub.
Breakfast, Dinner
Herbert Park Hotel
Day 3
WATERFORD Location Information Description
Waterford/Ireland, Ireland
Visit a traditional farmhouse and learn about country life while enjoying tea and scones. At the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, watch skilled artisans cut crystal into sparking masterpieces.
CORK Location Information Description
Cork, Ireland
Continue along the coast to Cork city for dinner and an overnight.
Breakfast, Dinner
The River Lee Hotel
Day 4
CORK WALKING TOUR Location Information Description
Cork, Ireland
Take a brief walking tour of Cork City with a local guide. Perhaps stroll through the English Market, where vendors have been selling local and artisanal foods since 1788.
BLARNEY CASTLE Location Information Description
Blarney, Ireland
Visit Blarney Castle to climb the winding stairs to kiss the famed stone, or stroll the gardens.
KILLARNEY Location Information Description
Killarney/Ireland, Ireland
Enjoy the scenery as you head to colorful Kenmare. Stop at Moll's Gap for marvelous views on your way to Killarney.
Breakfast, Dinner
Killarney Plaza Hotel
Day 5
JAUNTING RIDE IN KILLARNEY Location Information Description
Killarney/Ireland, Ireland
Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle and Kenmare Estate and see Lough Leane, the largest of Killarney's lakes.
DINGLE PENINSULA Location Information Description
Dingle, Ireland
Visit Moriarty's at the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, and travel to the scenic Dingle Peninsula for views of heathery mountains, sandy stretches of beach, and rocky headlands.
Enjoy a demonstration of highly-skilled sheepdogs herding sheep at a local farm. Stop at Slea Head to admire the views and take photos. Enjoy dinner at Páidí Ó Sé's pub in Ventry while you hear a fun talk on Gaelic sports
KILLARNEY Location Information Description
Killarney/Ireland, Ireland
Overnight in Killarney
Breakfast, Dinner
Killarney Plaza Hotel
Day 6
KILLARNEY Location Information Description
Killarney/Ireland, Ireland
Visit the family pub of the late famed playwright, John B. Keane for a talk and some tea and scones. One of Ireland's most beloved writers, he wrote many of his works in a room behind the bar.
CLIFFS OF MOHER Location Information Description
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Embark on a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary and drive along the coast of County Clare. View the famous Cliffs of Moher, which soar 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Walk to O'Brien's Tower for views of Connemara and the Aran Islands.
GALWAY Location Information Description
Galway, Ireland
Proceed to vibrant Galway and join a local guide for a walking tour of the city's historic heart.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Day 7
LOUGH CORRIB CRUISE Location Information Description
Connemara, Ireland
Travel through Connemara for sweeping views of misty mountains and shimmering lakes. Take a scenic cruise on Lough Corrib and sip some creamy Irish coffee (seasonal).
KYLEMORE ABBEY Location Information Description
Pollacappul, Ireland
Stop at Kylemore Abbey for a walk through the elegant mansion set beside a tranquil lake.
GALWAY Location Information Description
Galway, Ireland
Return to Galway, where the rest of the day is free for independent sightseeing and dining.
Breakfast
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Day 8
BALLINTUBBER ABBEY Location Information Description
Claremorris, Ireland
Travel north to Claremorris to visit Ballintubber Abbey, known as “the Abbey that refused to die,” Ireland's only royal Abbey, which has been in continuous use for more than 780 years.
BALEEK POTTERY & DONEGAL Location Information Description
Donegal, Ireland
Visit Belleek Pottery, then follow the Atlantic shore to Donegal town, where you will visit CIE Tours preferred shopping partner Triona Design.
DERRY Location Information Description
Londonderry, United Kingdom
Continue on through the majestic Barnesmore Gap to Derry
Breakfast, Dinner
City Hotel
Day 9
GIANT'S CAUSEWAY Location Information Description
Bushmills, Ireland
Explore the Giant's Causeway, huge hexagonal columns formed over 60 million years ago.
DERRY WALKING TOUR Location Information Description
Londonderry, United Kingdom
Back in Derry, join a local guide for a walk around this historic city's medieval walls; take a walk across the Peace Bridge and complete your tour at the Walled City Brewery Restaurant. In a CIE Tours Exclusive, you'll enjoy a drink with your dinner and a flight of 4 of the brewery's beers to taste.
Breakfast, Dinner
City Hotel
Day 10
BELFAST CITY TOUR & TITANIC Location Information Description
Belfast, United Kingdom
Head to Belfast for a panoramic city tour followed by a visit to Titanic Belfast.
CABRA CASTLE HOTEL Location Information Description
Kingscourt, Ireland
Travel to Kingscourt and your castle hotel, built in 1760. Arrive mid-afternoon to enjoy this lovely property. After dinner in the Court Restaurant, enjoy a display of Irish step-dancing.
Breakfast, Dinner
Cabra Castle Hotel
Day 11
Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre Location Information Description
Donore, Ireland
Visit the Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre to learn about the 5,000-year-old burial tombs of Newgrange and Knowth, followed by a visit to one of these mysterious marvels.
FAREWELL DINNER Location Information Description
Trim, Ireland
Travel to your hotel in Trim, the setting for some scenes of the movie "Braveheart", and enjoy some free time. In the evening, share a farewell dinner with your group.
Breakfast, Dinner
Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort
Day 12
TOUR ENDS IN TRIM Location Information Description
Trim, Ireland
Your program ends after breakfast.
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.
