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Taste of Ireland
March 27 - April 1, 2026 | Travel with: Jessica Coen
See the most-beloved attractions of two countries at a lively pace. Feast in a medieval castle, cruise Loch Ness, take a jaunting car ride, watch sheepdogs on a farm.
11 Days/10 Nights
Day 1: Independent Touring in DublinStart this morning with independent touring in Dublin on the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus. Your voucher also includes a visit to one of Dublin's top attractions - Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or the GPO Museum. Dine independently this evening.
Day 2: Dublin City Tour, Dublin Castle, & Merry Ploughboy PubEnjoy the morning exploring Dublin with the included vouchers. At 2pm, depart from your hotel for a panoramic view 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, this impressive complex was the seat of colonial power in Ireland, and how hosts official ceremonies. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink with your group, then on to the Merry Ploughboy Pub for a dinner of Irish specialities and a lively show with traditional music and step-dancing.
Day 3: Blarney Castle & Killarney 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 gab, or wander the beautiful gardens. Arrive in the friendly, lakeside town of Killarney, where you'll dine at your hotel this evening.
Day 4: Ring of Kerry, Skellig Experience & Sheepdog DemonstrationVisit 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. Pauls for a casual lunch in a cozy restaurant. Continue on to Valentia Island to visit the Skellig Experience, a visitor center tilling the story of the neighboring island of Skellig Michael, which you'll see off the coast. Learn how the island, a filming location for "Star Wars", was once the austere home of early Christian monks. 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 dogs herding sheep. Return to Killarney and enjoy a fee evening to dine and discover the pubs as you wish.
Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & Medieval Castle BanquetTake a ferry across the Shannon River, then drive along the coast to County Clare to the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of sandstone soaring almost 700 feet above the Atlantic. Continue on to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a medieval-style feast of traditional Irish fare at a castle. Lords and ladies will serenade you with songs and harp music evocative of medieval times.
Day 6: Tour Ends in ShannonYour tour ends after breakfast.