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CIE Tours 2022 - 9 Day Irish Spirit

8 Nights / 13 Meals
Overnights: 1 Dublin, 1 Wexford, 2 Killarney, 2 Ballyfarnon, 2 Dublin
From Dublin to Dublin
Tour Code #: IE-SPA-22-9D   CIE Tours Retail Price From: $1,870

CIE Tour Highlights:

Authentic Local Experiences:



Grab your hard hat for a surprising tour of Arigna Mining Experience. A former coal miner will be your guide as you learn about the lives and struggles of those who worked the tunnels.Discover 300 years of history at the magnificent Slane Castle – and hear how it’s hosted concerts by artists including U2, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Queen and REM.Trip Highlights:


EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Glendalough Johnstown Castle Blarney Castle Ring of Kerry Highlights Cliffs of Moher Arigna Mining Experience Sheepdog Demonstration Slane Castle & Distillery Kilronan Castle Stay Irish Night in Dublin 

Dining Experiences:


8 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L) and 4 Dinners (D) 

Hotels:


Ashling HotelDublin (1) Clayton Whites HotelWexford (1) Killarney Towers HotelKillarney (2) Kilronan Castle HotelBallyfarnon (2) Grand Canal HotelDublin (2) 

CIE International Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Dublin City Tour | EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Your tour starts at 2

Day 2: Glendalough | Johnstown Castle
Set off for Glendalough, a valley in the beautiful Wicklow Mountains. Tour the picturesque ruins of the ancient monastery there; it thrived for centuries after being established by St Kevin in the sixth century. See several stone churches, large carved Celtic crosses, and an iconic round tower. Then, head to Wexford and visit Johnstown Castle, a romantic Gothic Revival castle in an idyllic setting. Tour the luxurious castle and its splendid gardens, both designed by one of the leading architects of the 19th century. Then head on to your hotel for dinner with your group. (B, D)

Day 3: House of Waterford Crystal | Blarney Castle
Depart Wexford and head to Waterford, where you’ll visit the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Watch superb artisans create sparkling masterpieces on a factory tour. Next, visit Blarney Castle, where you can climb the steep, winding staircase to kiss the famous Blarney Stone for the legendary gift of the gab, or enjoy the tranquil gardens. Head to Killarney, where you’ll dine with your group in your hotel tonight. (B, D)

Day 4: Jaunting Car Ride | Ring of Kerry Highlights | Kenmare
Take a jaunting car ride through the Killarney National Park to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane and the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks. Head out to see the highlights of the Ring of Kerry, Ireland’s famed scenic drive. Stop in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe to visit our CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, Moriarty’s. Stop for lunch in the charming town of Kenmare, before returning to Killarney where you will enjoy the rest of the day and evening at your leisure. (B, L)

Day 5: Cliffs of Moher | Kilronan Castle
Depart Killarney today and head north to the Cliffs of Moher. Visit the cliffs, taking in the glorious views from 700 feet above the churning Atlantic below. Arrive at your hotel for the next two nights, the fairytale Kilronan Castle, sitting on 40 acres of parkland. Lovingly restored in 2006, this beautiful castle hotel dates back to the 18th century and was home to the same family for three centuries. Dine with your group tonight in the splendid dining room. (B,D)

Day 6: Arigna Mining Experience | Sligo | Sheepdog Demonstration
Visit the Arigna Mining Experience to explore the fascinating, arduous work of coal miners and discover the impact of the industry on the local area from the 1700s through the closure of the mine in 1990. Visit Sligo, a town known for its literary and cultural heritage, and take some free time to explore. Next, immerse yourself in farm life, as you visit a traditional, family-owned farm in the shadow of beautiful Ben Bulben, the famed mountain that inspired William Butler Yeats. Watch skilled sheepdogs hard at work herding their flock. Return to enjoy your castle hotel for the evening. (B)

Day 7: Listoke Distillery | Malahide Castle | Irish Night
Visit Listoke Distillery, a small, family-owned and award-winning gin producer. Tour the state-of-the-art facilities and discover how citrus, floral, and spice flavors are used to create their delicious blends. Then, head to the magnificent Malahide Castle, home for 700 years to generations of the Talbot family, descendants of an English knight who was granted the estate in 1185. Tour the rooms to discover the extraordinary history of this beautiful castle and the role it played in Irish political and social life. Head to Dublin, where you will delight in a lively evening of traditional Irish music, song, and dance with dinner at the Abbey Tavern. (B, D)

Day 8: Independent Touring in Dublin
Today you are free to explore Dublin independently, using your Hop-On, Hop-Off bus vouchers, plus choose one of Dublin’s most popular attractions

Day 9: Tour ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B

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