Discover the untamed nature and rich cultural heritage of Ireland’s western coast, with its spectacular ocean vistas, enchanting towns, and craftsmanship deeply rooted in tradition.
IE-IWA-27-9D
2027
See Ireland's Glorious Atlantic Coast
Day Description
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, a charming seaside suburb. Begin with a panoramic tour of Dublin with a local guide, viewing elegant Georgian squares, public buildings, and monuments. Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum for a high-tech exploration of the amazing stories of those who left Ireland and their impact on the world. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink with your group, then the evening is yours to explore and dine as you wish.
Day Number
1
Day Title
Dublin City Tour & EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Day Description
At Strokestown Park, hear compelling stories of the Great Irish Famine, brought to life in state-of-the-art exhibits at the National Famine Museum, then tour the grand Strokestown House to understand the human impact of this darkest chapter in Ireland’s past. Next, visit The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, where tradition and creativity blend as traditional copper pot stills meet exotic botanicals. Your guided tour includes two expert tastings – a whiskey sampling in the atmospheric Whiskey Maturation Hall and a gin tasting at the Honey Badger Bar, set in a stunning botanical glasshouse. Continue your travels north to Donegal. With its windswept hills where only sheep can thrive, Donegal is renowned for woolen production and tweeds.
(B, D)
Day Number
2
Day Title
Strokestown Park, The Shed Distillery & Donegal
Day Description
Head to Teelin to reach the best viewing point of the Slieve League sea cliffs, the highest in Europe. Enjoy a CIE Tours exclusive experience: sip an Irish coffee as you take in the view from these impressive cliffs. Travel up through beautiful views of Donegal to reach Triona Design in Ardara, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, where spinners and weavers will demonstrate their crafts. Soak in the atmosphere and enjoy dinner at Nancy’s Bar in Ardara before returning to your hotel in Donegal town, a busy little town that was once a Viking port.
(B, D)
Day Number
3
Day Title
Slieve League Cliffs, Triona Design & Nancy’s Bar
Day Description
Discover the rich traditions of Ireland’s folklife with a guided tour of the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life at Turlough Park. In County Mayo, take a walking tour of historic Westport and visit a pub with a local guide. Later, enjoy the lively town of Westport at your leisure and dine as you please.
(B)
Day Number
4
Day Title
Museum of Country Life & Westport Walking Tour
Day Description
Visit Glengowla Sheep Farm to see highly skilled sheepdogs show off their talents at minding their herd. Then visit the Cliffs of Moher to take in the magnificent Atlantic views. Dine at your hotel in charming Adare this evening.
(B, D)
Day Number
5
Day Title
Sheepdog Demo & Cliffs of Moher
Day Description
Cross the River Shannon by ferry and take a scenic drive to the rugged mountain landscapes of the Dingle Peninsula. Enjoy free time to explore the friendly town of Dingle and visit Murphy’s Ice cream, tasting their distinctive flavors, like Irish Orange Marmalade and Dingle Gin, made with local ingredients. Dine at your hotel this evening.
(B, D)
Day Number
6
Day Title
Scenic Drive to Dingle
Day Description
Embark on a tour of the Ring of Kerry, Ireland’s most famous and popular scenic drive. Stop at Moriarty’s in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Continuing on the scenic drive, pause for panoramic mountain views at Moll’s Gap. Stop at Derrynane along the Skellig coast for a guided walk along the shoreline and enjoy a few seaweed nibbles. Visit Killarney for free time to explore before returning to Tralee, where you may dine as you wish.
(B)
Day Number
7
Day Title
Ring of Kerry, Atlantic Irish Seaweed & Killarney
Day Description
Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone or take a walk through the lovely parklands and colorful gardens. At the Abbey Tavern, enjoy an evening of traditional Irish cuisine and entertainment.
(B, D)
Day Number
8
Day Title
Blarney Castle & Abbey Tavern
Day Description
Your tour ends after breakfast.
(B)
B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>
Day Number
9
Day Title
Your Tour Ends in Dublin
Stroll the beach and learn about Ireland's sustainable superfood. Savor some nibbles as you discover the rich history of seaweed's use: in gunpowder, medicine, firefighting, brewing, and more.
Atlantic Irish Seaweed
Strokestown Park
Strokestown Park
Visit Blarney Castle and unlock the enchanting opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, while exploring the castle's ancient ruins and surrounding gardens, immersing yourself in a tradition believed to bestow the "gift of eloquence."
Blarney Castle
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Slieve League Cliffs, where towering sea cliffs offer breathtaking views and a sense of serenity, providing an unforgettable opportunity to connect with nature at the dramatic coastal scenery.
Slieve League Cliffs
Stop by and watch highly skilled sheepdogs show off their talents at minding their herd. Learn about the agility, intelligence and capability of the sheepdogs at work.
Sheepdog Demonstration
Spend an evening at one of Ireland's most traditional Irish shows. Experience the best of hospitality, entertainment and scrumptious Irish food.
Night in Dublin at the Abbey Tavern
Enjoy a little free time to wander through the medieval city of Galway.
Galway
Discover the magic of handcrafted spirits as exotic botanicals meet traditional copper pot stills in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. Hear the distillery’s story before two expert-led tastings: savor a smooth whiskey in the atmospheric Whiskey Maturation Hall and enjoy a signature gin at the vibrant Honey Badger Bar, located in a stunning glasshouse.
The Shed Distillery
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Price
4395.00
Package Sequence
200
Single Room Supplement
Prices listed are in Canadian dollars, and are per-person, double-occupancy. If you would prefer a single room, there is a single-room supplement of C$[package:single-supplement]