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Jewels of Ireland
Starting from $3,995
- 13 Days In 2024
Explore hidden gems on the Emerald Isle
Enjoy the splendor of every corner on this leisurely Ireland tour of the essential—and the unexpected.Trip details
Tour start Dublin
Tour end Dublin
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Highlights
Blasket Centre
Enjoy stunning views of the wild Atlantic coast while learning about fishing, farming and traditional life in this remote community.
Kylemore Abbey
Visit this monastery on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, founded for Benedictine nuns who fled Belgium during World War I.
Giant's Causeway
Created by volcanic activity 60 million years ago – or, according to Gaelic legend, by a giant – mammoth hexagonal stone columns rise from earth in a striking formation.
Belleek Pottery
Learn about the craftsmanship and heritage of the pottery created here since 1857.
Cliffs of Moher
Marvel at the stunning views from these cliffs, rising 700 feet above the Atlantic.
Titanic Belfast
Get an in-depth look at how the ship was built in Belfast's shipyards — and the inside story of its fateful maiden voyage.
Donegal Castle
See one of Ireland's most splendid castles from its Gaelic past - abandoned for centuries but restored in the 1990s.
Slieve League Cliffs
Enjoy the majestic views of the highest cliffs in Europe.
Taylord Three Rock Pub
Visit Taylor's Three Rock in Dublin for an unforgettable evening of lively traditional Irish music, spirited dancing and a welcoming atmosphere that embodies the true essence of Irish hospitality.
Itinerary
Day 1Dublin City Tour | Dublin Castle
Day 2Dublin Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour | Taylors Three Rock Pub
Day 3Blarney Castle | Kinsale Walking Tour
Day 4Killarney | Dingle
Day 5Slea Head Loop | Blasket Centre | Murphy's Ice Cream | Dingle
Day 6Cliffs of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet
Day 7Sheepdog Demonstration | Galway
Day 8Killary Harbour Catamaran Cruise | Kylemore Abbey
Day 9Belleek Pottery | Donegal Castle
Day 10Slieve League Cliffs | Triona Design Demonstration
Day 11Derry Walk | Giant's Causeway
Day 12Titanic Belfast | Dublin
Day 13Tour Ends in Dublin
Where you’ll stay
Inclusive package with no hidden extras
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
- Documents wallet
From our travelers
I learned so much and felt a connection to the land of Ireland and its people and culture.
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Kinsale Hotel & Spa, Cork
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Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle
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Treacy's Oakwood Hotel, Shannon
Treacys Oakwood 4-star Hotel, Shannon is a newly refurbished hotel located 2 miles from Shannon Airport. It is centrally located to explore the Wild Atlantic Way and just a quick drive from Limerick City. They provide complimentary car parking and Wi-Fi for our Hotel guests. Regular entertainment and great food in our Bistro Bar served all day in newly refurbished surroundings with fast and friendly service. Their restaurant serves both continental and fully cooked breakfast daily.
Galway Bay Hotel, Galway
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Mill Park Hotel, Donegal
The spacious rooms at the Mill Park Hotel have flat-screen TVs, telephones and hairdryers. Some rooms have views over the Mill’s landscaped gardens. The Granary Restaurant offers fine cuisine, fish specials and a Sunday carvery. The Café Bar serves stone-baked pizzas, a grill menu and an extensive range of drinks. Donegal Golf Club overlooks Donegal Bay and is a 10-minute walk from the Mill. The Donegal Waterbus is a 5-minute walk away and includes seal spotting.
Culloden Estate & Spa, Holywood
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The Croke Park Hotel, Dublin
Opposite Croke Park Stadium, this luxury 4-star hotel features spacious rooms with 50-inch Smart TVs. Guests can enjoy hot towels on arrival, free parking, and a European bistro. Luxuriously furnished, each room at Croke Park Hotel features comfortable beds with duck down duvets, and a private bathroom with deluxe toiletries. Rooms also feature a mini entertainment system and free Wi-Fi.
See what people are saying about this trip
CIE Tours Customer
Unique experiences with a wonderful kind and humorous guide Denis Fitzgeral
Efficient and adequate time frames . Meals good for the most part. Saw a lot of the country with a great guiy .
CIE Tours Customer
Beautiful and informative tour!
The best thing about this tour was being able to see the entire country and learn the history. The only negative was not being able to always be on our own in some of the little towns because of our schedule.
CIE Tours Customer
I loved it all. Could use more time in Dublin. Maybe skip Croke Park
Bomi Khodabax Hormazdi
A JEWEL OF A TRIP
The Allister/Mike team was tremendous. Everyday, we looked forward to our trip to share the beautiful scenery, the gorgeous weather we were fortunate to have, and the being with our fellow passengers.
Gerald Maillard
Jewels of Ireland was a comprehensive tour of the Island
We hit many 'hot spots'.
1) Five Star - The driver, Tony Byrne was knowledgeable, entertaining, and safe on the winding back roads.
2) Four Stars- Most of the hotels were very nice, with pleasant staff & nice amenities. The Kinsale hotel had exceptional vistas, although dinner was the most mediocre included meal on the trip. The Skellig Dingle hotel was great top to bottom. I would not stay at Treacey's Oakwood Hotel in Shannon again - dirty, unresponsive staff. Galway Bay Hotel & The Mill Park Hotel in Donegal were very nice & had great locations & staff. While the Knightsbrook resort was a very fancy hotel, we could have skipped it & spent another night in Belfast. The Croke Park Hotel was great & a 15 min walk to the river.
3) 4.5 Stars - The sights we did hit were fantastic.
- Dublin speaks for itself.
- *The 'Walking Tour of Kinsale' was OUTSTANDING, led by historian & author Barry Moloney.
- A pass by Rock of Cashel & a visit to Blarney Castle were awesome.
- *The Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry was breathtaking, & the Blasket Islands museum was great.
- Cliffs of Moher were 'as advertised'. Dinner & show in Knappogue Castle was great! Sheep dog demonstration in the Burren in County Clare was surprisingly fascinating.
- the cruise on the Killary Fjord was incredible as was the trip to Kylemore Abbey Castle - STUNNING
- The Cliffs of Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) were amazing.
- Walking tour of Galway was a waste of time - horrible guide (I drink here. I drink there. There used to be a store here.).
_ *Walking tour of Derry" was OUTSTANDING - historian Sorcha Donner was our guide & told us facts about Derry past & present. UNESCO World Heritage site - The Giant's Causeway was awesome. Tour of Croke Park Skyline tour was excellent!
- * The FOOD everywhere was great - from fresh seafood to lamb to brown bread. (Special shout out to the Oslo Tavern in Galway that had the most fantastic seafood chowder EVER & in Dingle at the Reel Dingle Fish Co for INCREDIBLE choices of fresh fish for lunch).
4- Downside - We were rushed.
- ***We did NOT see "Brú na Bóinne". Many people on the tour had looked forward to this & we were not told before the day that we were supposed to visit (according to the itinerary provided) that they could not fit it in.
- We did NOT see "The Nine Glens of Antrim".
- We spent a total of 13 hours in Belfast including sleep.
- We only had 2 hrs at Blarney Castle & there was a 1 1/2 hr wait to see the Blarney Stone. Only a drive by the Rock of Cashel for photo shot.
- We had 2 "Stop & Shop" stops at "preferred shopping partners" - prices were higher than in any of the towns for the same brands.
On balance this was an excellent tour. The knowledgeable driver guide, 2 GREAT walking tours in Kinsale & Derry, Great food across the country, gorgeous scenery & castles, free time to interact with friendly Irish people all over, & all the side tours included in the price - all made this very enjoyable.
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