Discover the heart of Ireland
Take your time on this Ireland tour, which explores the most acclaimed sights in the south and west, including the mountainous beauty of Connemara.
Itinerary: CIE Tours Irish Gold tour
Trip Length: 8 Days/ 7 Nights
To/From: Dublin to Dublin
Dates: May 2027
What’s Included: 11 Meals (Full Irish Breakfast + More), Hotel Stays, Transportation, Tour Manager, Tours, Entrance Fees, Entertainment and more
Companion Flies Free – 2 for 1 airfare Sale to Ireland, Britain, Iceland, Italy and Spain when you book by September 30, 2026*
Exclusive Amenity: Enjoy free ground transfers from CIE Tours for Ireland Guided Vacations on Arrival and Departure tour days
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Double From
$3,545
per person including all taxes and fees
Tour Highlights:
- House of Waterford Crystal: Watch master craftsmen shape and engrave legendary crystal.
- Sean's Bar in Athlone: Have a drink at Europe's oldest operating bar, serving customers since 900 AD.
- Kylemore Abbey & Gardens: Explore the grand estate and home of the Benedictine nuns in Connemara.
- Ring of Kerry: Drive along Ireland's famous scenic coastal route featuring rocky shores and green fields.
- Jaunting Car Ride: Ride a traditional horse-drawn carriage through Killarney National Park.
- Blarney Castle: Kiss the famous Blarney Stone to receive the traditional "gift of gab".
- Cliffs of Moher: Stand atop the massive sandstone walls rising 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
- Marine Bar in Dungarvan: Enjoy a CIE Tours exclusive stop for drinks and live music at a centuries-old family pub.
- Irish Night at Kate Kearney’s Cottage: Experience an evening of traditional music, dancing, and dinner.
- Pearse Lyons Distillery: Taste distinct Irish whiskey inside a restored historic church in Dublin.
What's Included:
- Full daily breakfast and many meals*
- An evening of Irish entertainment
- Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
- Welcome drinks with your group
- Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
- All entrance fees to attractions
- Comprehensive travel itinerary
*Breakfast is not included on Day 1
Our welcome gift to you
- A travel backpack
- Travel adapter
- Rain poncho
- Luggage strap and tags
- Water flask
| Day | Destination |
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Dublin City Tour & Pearse Lyons DistilleryYour tour departs at 2:00 PM from your hotel in Dún Laoghaire, a charming seaside suburb. Get started with a panoramic tour of Dublin, seeing historic O'Connell Street, Georgian buildings and squares, and St Stephen's Green. Visit the historic Liberties section of the city to explore Pearse Lyons Distillery. Housed inside an old church, Pearse Lyons offers a distinctive experience; you'll hear fascinating stories about the church and the neighborhood as well as sample the whiskey. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink with your fellow guests, and then enjoy an independent evening of dining and exploring as you wish.
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| Day 2 |
Sean’s Bar & Galway Walking TourHead to the vibrant, artistic city of Galway. Along the way, enjoy a drink at Sean's Bar in Athlone. The oldest pub in Europe, Sean's Bar has been quenching thirsts since 900 AD. Join a local guide for a walking tour through Galway and discover this thriving city of medieval winding lanes and buzzing street life. Enjoy free time to explore Galway on your own, then join your group for dinner at your hotel. (B, D)
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| Day 3 |
Connemara, Catamaran Cruise & Kylemore Abbey & GardensExplore scenic Connemara to admire how constantly changing cloud formations give granite hills, sparkling lakes and peat bogs an added dimension. Take a catamaran cruise of Killary Harbour, a 9-mile fjord (seasonal). Tour Kylemore Abbey, set beside a tranquil lake, and see its elegant rooms, the charming church, and the Victorian Walled Gardens. Return to Galway where the evening is free to explore the city. (B)
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| Day 4 |
Sheepdog Visit, Cliffs of Moher & Kate Kearney’s CottageTravel south around Galway Bay and through the stark beauty of the Burren, a distinctive limestone landscape. Immerse yourself in farm life as you watch trained sheepdogs herd their flock. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, rising 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic surf. Ferry across the River Shannon Estuary to the lovely town of Killarney, where you'll settle in for a two-night stay at the 5-star Great Southern Killarney, a landmark Victorian hotel. Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish entertainment and dinner at Kate Kearney's Cottage. (B, D)
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| Day 5 |
Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry Highlights & KenmareTake a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through Killarney National Park to scenic Ross Castle, set on the shores of Lough Leane. See the highlights of Ireland's most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry. The stunning coastal and mountain landscapes will provide plenty of photo opportunities. Visit Moriarty's, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, in the Gap of Dunloe. Visit the colorful village of Kenmare and enjoy free time to explore its charming craft shops, art galleries, and cafés. Return to Killarney where your evening is free to explore as you wish. (B)
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| Day 6 |
Blarney Castle, Marine Bar & Waterford Walking TourDrive through the mountains into rich farming country on the way to Blarney Castle. Kiss the famous "Stone of Eloquence" or explore the tranquil gardens. Travel along the coast to the Marine Bar in Dungarvan, a CIE Tours exclusive venue, for some traditional music. Continue to Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland, where you'll join a local guide for a walking tour through the narrow streets to discover its fascinating past. Spend free time before dinner at your hotel. (B, D)
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| Day 7 |
Waterford Crystal, Kilkenny Castle & Dublin DinnerVisit the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, to watch skilled artisans create sparkling masterpieces on a guided factory tour. In Kilkenny, you'll have free time to explore the medieval city center and tour the beautifully restored Kilkenny Castle. Here you will see glorious 17th-century tapestries, family portraits, and sumptuous furnishings reflecting the lifestyle of the Butler family who once resided there. Travel on to Dublin, where you'll dine with a glass of wine at One Ballsbridge. (B, D)
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| Day 8 |
Tour Ends in DublinYour tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>
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*Prices are in USD, per person based on double occupancy, availability and subject to change without notice. All promotions are capacity controlled by CIE Tours and can be eliminated at any time without notice. Promotion needs to be booked by September 30 with travel between January 1, 2027 through August 31, 2027. Promotion is on select 2027 guided tours or custom private driver vacations to Ireland, Britain, Iceland, Italy and Spain. Promo code 2FOR1926. Other restrictions may apply.
