Depart your hometown and take an overnight flight to Dublin, Ireland. Enjoy in-flight entertainment and meal service as you travel to start your vacation.

Land at Dublin Airport, complete customs and immigration formalities before meeting your CIE Tours driver/guide for either a 9 am or 12 pm pick up. Transfer to your nearby hotel, check in and settle into your room. In the afternoon, take an orientation drive around Dublin city center. See the main thoroughfares of O’Connell Street, […]

This morning, climb aboard a vintage double-decker bus and have a cup of afternoon tea while taking in the sights of the city. Then you will have some time to sightsee and shop. In the early evening, head to Airfield Estate for a tour of the house and gardens. After learning about 20 acre farm, […]

Leaving Dublin, travel into County Wicklow and visit the 6th century monastic ruins of Glendalough. The visitor centre explains how St. Kevin founded this settlement at a time when Christianity was burgeoning throughout Ireland. Next, you’ll have a special seasonal food experience at the Ballycotton Farm. End the day at your nearby hotel, where dinner […]

Today, drive to Blarney, where you can climb the battlements of Blarney Castle and kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” The afternoon is free to explore Ballycotton on your own. Tonight, dinner will be at a local restaurant in the historic port town of Kinsale, an important destination for foodies, sailors and art lovers. OVERNIGHT: […]

Leaving Ballycotton, drive to Kenmare and visit Lorge Chocolatier. While here, enjoy a chocolate workshop and learn about this beloved treat. Take a scenic drive to Killarney for a short stopover before heading to Tralee. Check into your hotel and settle into your room. This evening, dine at a local restaurant with ingredients from local […]

Set off to explore the Ring of Kerry, which consists of over 100 miles of marvelous scenery. See some of Ireland’s highest peaks on one side of the road and a coastline scattered with golden beaches and rocky headlands on the other. There will also be plenty of stops to take in the scenery and […]

Depart Tralee and take a short ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary. Next, drive along the coast of County Clare to visit the Cliffs of Moher, which overlook the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince along with the Princess Bride have scenes that were filmed at this stunning landmark. Next, […]

Transfer to Dublin Airport in good time to check in for your flight. You may do some last minute shopping at the duty free stores before boarding your aircraft and flying across the Atlantic Ocean back to the United States.