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See the very best of the Emerald Isle 

This fast-paced, short-and-sweet Ireland tour is the perfect introduction to the Emerald Isle. Taste of Ireland hits all of the "greatest hits" highlights—from Blarney Castle to the Cliffs of Moher—with five-day, six-day or seven-day departures to suit your schedule.

Trip details

Tour start Dublin

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Tour end Shannon

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03 Jan 2022 - 31 Jan 2022

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Highlights

Blarney Castle

Get the gift of gab after you kiss the legendary Blarney Stone in Blarney Castle.

Dublin Castle

Tour the historic 800-year-old castle, which has served as a fort, an official government residence, and the site of presidential inaugurations.

Cliffs of Moher

Thrill at the views of the Atlantic from Ireland's famous cliffs, rising 700 feet above the ocean.

Ring of Kerry

See the spectacular coastline, mountain, and forest vistas of Ireland's famous drive.

Sheepdog Demonstration

Watch the hardest working dogs in Ireland guard their herd.

Merry Ploughboy Pub

Enjoy the fancy footwork of Irish step dancers and lively traditional tunes over dinner at this iconic pub.

Irish Night in Dublin
Irish Night in Dublin

Stroll St Stephen's Green, raise a pint, and delight in Ireland's thriving, historic-meets-modern capital.

Skellig Experience
Skellig Experience

This prizewinning interpretive center gives visitors a rich and evocative experience of "the islands at the edge of the world".

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Itinerary

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slide Day 1Dublin Panoramic Tour | Dublin Castle | Merry Ploughboy Pub
Meet your guide at 2:00 PM in the hotel lobby, and set out on a panoramic tour of Dublin. Drive through the lively streets with a local guide, seeing this historic city’s highlights: Trinity College, elegant Georgian homes, and modern buildings rising by the River Liffey. Visit Dublin Castle for a guided tour and see the splendid State Apartments; for centuries the seat of colonial power in Ireland, this impressive complex is today a place for official ceremonies. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink with your group, then head to the Merry Ploughboy Pub for a dinner of Irish specialties and a lively show with traditional music and step-dancing. (B, D)
Travel through lush green countryside on your way to Blarney Castle. Along the way, stop for photos of the stately ruins of the Rock of Cashel on their hilltop perch. At Blarney, climb the winding staircase to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone and gain the gift of the gab, or wander the beautiful gardens. Arrive in the friendly, lakeside town of Killarney, where you’ll dine in your hotel this evening. (B, L)
Visit CIE Tours preferred shopping partner Moriarty’s in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe, before embarking on the famed Ring of Kerry scenic drive. The winding, 100-mile route reveals breathtaking coastal and mountain views, with plenty of photo stops. Pause for a casual lunch in a cozy restaurant. Continue on to Valentia Island to visit the Skellig Experience, a visitor center telling the story of the neighboring island of Skellig Michael, which you’ll see off the coast. Learn how this island, a filming location for “Star Wars”, was once the austere home of early Christian monks. Stop for a stroll around the quaint, colorful village of Sneem, and at Moll’s Gap for panoramic views of Ireland’s highest mountains. Visit a farm to see a demonstration of skilled sheepdogs herding sheep. Return to Killarney and enjoy a free evening to dine and discover the pubs as you wish. (B, L)
Leave Killarney, taking a 20-minute ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary before driving along the coast of County Clare to the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of sandstone soaring almost 700 feet above the Atlantic. Continue on to Bunratty Castle Hotel, near Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. In the evening, head out to a castle for a medieval-style feast of excellent traditional dishes. Lords and ladies will serenade you with songs and harp music evocative of medieval times. (Please note that January departures may offer a different dining experience.) (B,D)
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner >

Where you’ll stay

The Beautiful 4-Star Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge Dublin, Ireland

This hotel was once a Masonic School and still retains many striking original features that give...
Killarney Towers Hotel

Killarney Towers Hotel Killarney, Ireland

The Killarney Towers Hotel is the perfect location from which to explore the excitement and...
Bunratty Castle Entrance

Bunratty Castle Hotel Bunratty, Ireland

Nestled in the heart of the historic countryside of Bunratty, this hotel is an ideal base for...
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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

Stunning Cliffs of Moher

We were able to see a lot of beauty in southern Ireland and experience some of the local food, drinks and culture. Would definitely recommend this package for anyone who would like to see some of Ireland's beauty.

Chastity Rachielle Vigil
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4
CIE Tours Customer
1 month 2 weeks ago

Four guide Brian went above and beyond helping with a communication issue about when I was leaving and transportation. He also was entertaining

5
CIE Tours Customer
2 months 2 weeks ago
best vacation ever!

Great way to start when never having taken a bus tour. Everything was first class!

5
CIE Tours Customer
2 months 3 weeks ago

The whole tour was great!

5
Walter Lee Yeager
2 months 3 weeks ago
Great Expetience

We loved all of the locations. Great weather. Our tour guide made the trip very memorable with his knowledge and experience.

5
Richard Macdowell
2 months 3 weeks ago
Great CIE Tour

We did the Taste of Ireland Tour A September 10 to 17, 2021. Our Tour Director/Bus Driver Patrick Cooney was a pleasure to spend a week with. So much inside information, history, stories, etc. to keep us engaged on the bus rides. Dublin was a great place for starting and ending, and the two different hotel locations, Ballsbridge and right downtown off O’Connell Street gave us a nice sampling of the city. Really enjoyed Killarney for 2 nights. The Ring of Kerry and Cliffs of Moher were fantastic, as was the sheepdog stop. Shannon is just a stopover before moving on to Galway, which is a good shopping town where we bought some items to bring home. Just 13 in our group, so we all got to know each other and had a great shared experience.Highly recommended.

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