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CIE Tours 2023 - 8 Day Mystical Ireland

7 Nights - 11 Meals
Overnights: 1 Dublin, 2 Belfast, 1 Derry, 2 Westport, 1 Bunratty
From Dublin to Bunratty
Tour Code #: IE-CLA2-23-8D   CIE Tours Retail Price From: $2,095

CIE Tour Highlights:

Authentic Local Experiences:


CIE TOURS EXCLUSIVE Enjoy a flight of locally-brewed craft beers with your dinner at the Walled City Brewery, a family-owned establishment located in a former army barracks in the historic heart of Derry city.  AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES Visit Titanic Belfast to explore the fascinating story of the doomed ship in the city where it all began. Discover the colorful histories of Belfast, Derry, and Westport on walking tours with local guides. 

Trip Highlights:


Cliffs of Moher Crumlin Road Gaol Down Cathedral Giant’s Causeway Titanic Belfast Walled City Brewery – CIE Tours Exclusive Westport House Medieval Castle Banquet 

Dining Experiences:


7 Breakfasts (B) and 4 Dinners (D) 

Hotels:


Hyatt Centric The LibertiesDublin (1) Hilton Belfast HotelBelfast (2) City HotelDerry (1) Wyatt HotelWestport (2) Bunratty Castle HotelBunratty (1) 

CIE International Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Dublin City Tour | Pearse Lyons Distillery
Your tour departs at 2

Day 2: Down Cathedral | The St Patrick Centre | Crumlin Road Gaol | Belfast
Visit Down Cathedral where St Patrick's historical burial site is marked by a huge boulder. Immerse yourself in his work, life, and times in the nearby St. Patrick Centre. Explore Crumlin Road Gaol and see what prison life was like through the ages. Head to central Belfast for some time to relax before dinner at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 3: Titanic Belfast | Belfast Walking Tour
Tour central Belfast to see Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square, and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about the ill-fated liner, which was built in the city. In the afternoon, join a local guide for a walking tour of Belfast before spending time on your own. (B)

Day 4: Giant's Causeway | Derry Walking Tour | Walled City Brewery
Drive north along the Nine Glens of Antrim for views of mountains, valleys, and coastline. This scenic region is one of the locations for “Game of Thrones.” Stop for photos at the ruins of Dunluce Castle. Explore the Giant's Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago. In Derry join a local guide for a short walking tour around the defensive walls that encircle the compact old city. Then visit the Walled City Brewery, an award-winning CIE Tours Exclusive venue, for dinner and a flight of their craft beers. (B, D)

Day 5: Westport | Westport Walking Tour
Travel through the rugged countryside of Donegal, renowned for heathery hills, sheep and the many tweeds made from their wool. Stop at our CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, Triona Design in Ardara, for a demonstration of handweaving. Drive around Donegal Bay and through Counties Sligo and Mayo. Take a walking tour of historic Westport with a local guide, stopping in a pub for a drink. Dine in your hotel this evening. (B, D)

Day 6: Sheepdog Demonstration | Westport House
Enjoy views of the pilgrimage mountain of Croagh Patrick and stop in the beautiful town of Leenane. Head to a local farm to watch skilled dogs herd sheep. View Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord. Back in Westport, take a guided tour of Westport House, an 18th-century home complete with its original contents including portraits, furniture, silver, and porcelain. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening enjoying the lively town of Westport at your leisure. (B)

Day 7: Galway | Cliffs of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet
Travel to Galway for some free time to explore the lively heart of this vibrant city, with its street musicians, cafes, and medieval streetscape. Head on to visit the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic. Spend your evening in an authentic castle enjoying a medieval-style banquet. (B, D)

Day 8: Tour ends in Bunratty
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B

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