2023 : Irish Heritage
8 Days/7 Nights
Rediscover Ireland with us
See all the highlights on this classic tour - and on our 8-day option, luxuriate in a stay at the elegant, five-star Dromoland Castle Hotel.
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- Tour Operator
- CIE Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 6/30/2023
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Limerick | Limerick - King John's Castle - Medieval Castle Banquet : Your tour begins at 2:00 PM at your Limerick hotel, when you meet your guide for a panoramic tour of Limerick. Next, visit King John's Castle and immerse yourself in 800 years of dramatic local history. Then enjoy a welcome drink with your group, and head out for a medieval-style banquet. (D) |
| Day 2 | Killarney | Cliffs of Moher - River Shannon Ferry - Killarney : Take in the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic surf. Relax on a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary, and travel on to Killarney. Enjoy free time before dinner. (B, D) |
| Day 3 | Killarney | Ring of Kerry - Jaunting Car Ride - Sheepdog Demonstration - Rozzers Restaurant : Travel via jaunting car to Ross Castle & Killarney Estate. Visit Moriarty's, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe, then embark on Ireland's most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry. You'll have plenty of photo stops along the route, which features some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery and some of the locations from the Star Wars films. Passing through Waterville and the village of Sneem, stop at Moll's Gap for views of the mountainous Macgillycuddy's Reeks. Experience farm life at a nearby farm and watch specially trained dogs herding sheep. Return to Killarney for dinner at the award-winning Rozzers Restaurant at The Killeen House. (B, D) |
| Day 4 | Waterford | Blarney Castle - Cobh Heritage Centre - Waterford Walking Tour : Visit the famous Blarney Castle and climb the winding steps to kiss the famous stone, or walk through the lovely parklands and gardens. Head to the Cobh Heritage Centre where you can trace your ancestors, learn more about the ill-fated Titanic and Lusitania, or immerse yourself in the history of Irish emigrants. Relax as you follow the coastal route to Waterford. In the evening, take a gentle walk with a local historian who will reveal Waterford's Viking and medieval past. (B, D) |
| Day 5 | Dublin | House of Waterford Crystal - Glendalough : Watch skilled artisans create sparkling masterpieces at the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Travel through the stunning scenery of the Wicklow Mountains on the way to Glendalough, one of Ireland's most beautiful destinations. There you'll explore the remains of one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland, founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Continue on to your hotel in Dublin. This evening dine on Irish specialties at the Merry Ploughboy Pub while enjoying a lively show of traditional Irish songs and step-dancing. (B, D) |
| Day 6 | Dublin | Glasnevin Cemetery Museum - Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour in Dublin : Set out on a panoramic tour of Dublin to see the highlights of Ireland's capital city. Next, tour Glasnevin Cemetery, the world's first cemetery museum, telling the story of the 1.5 million people buried there. It offers fascinating insight into Irish history and the people who lived it. Spend the afternoon touring independently, with your tickets to the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour, and choose one of these popular attractions: Teeling Distillery, GPO Museum, or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. (B) |
| Day 7 | Newmarket on Fergus | Irish National Stud - Dromoland Castle Hotel : Visit the home of equine royalty, The Irish National Stud, where 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 and the Japanese Gardens. Travel to the majestic and deluxe Dromoland Castle Hotel. Relax in the elegant surroundings of this wonderful fairytale castle. Savor a delicious farewell dinner in the oak-paneled dining room. (B, D) |
| Day 8 | Dromoland | Tour Ends in Dromoland : Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- Clayton Limerick Hotel
- The Brehon Hotel
- Granville Hotel
- The Davenport Hotel
- Dromoland Castle Hotel
