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Best of Ireland South (Tour A) - 8 Days/7 Nights (13 destinations)

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Start and end in Dublin
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 44
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Talbot Hotel Stillorgan)

    Included Activities

    • Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Dublin
    • Visit to one included attraction: Guinness Storehouse, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or GPO Museum
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
    Jameson Distillery Bow St.
    GPO Museum
    River Liffey
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  3. Day 2

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Taylors Three Rock with Irish music and dance)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Talbot Hotel Stillorgan)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Dublin city center
    • Visit to Teeling Distillery
    Landmarks
    Teeling Distillery
    Taylors Three Rock
  4. Day 3

    Dublin to Killarney

    Dublin to Killarney
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Scotts Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to traditional farm with homemade scones and tea
    • Sheepdog herding demonstration
    • Visit to Blarney Castle with option to kiss Stone of Eloquence and explore gardens
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Macroom
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Kenmare - Muckross

    Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Kenmare - Muckross
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Quill's Farmhouse at Muckross Traditional Farms with traditional Irish music and dance entertainment)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Scotts Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle
    • Ring of Kerry scenic drive highlights
    • Independent time in Kenmare
    • Dinner at Quill's Farmhouse at Muckross Traditional Farms with traditional Irish entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at Moriarty's in the Gap of Dunloe (CIE Tours preferred partner)
    Landmarks
    Killarney National Park
    Ross Castle
    Ring of Kerry
    Kenmare
    Gap of Dunloe
    Muckross Traditional Farms
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  6. Day 5

    Muckross - Dingle Peninsula - County Clare

    Muckross - Dingle Peninsula - County Clare
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Medieval-style feast with songs and music entertainment)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Rine (formally Inn at Dromoland))

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Dingle Peninsula
    • Visit to Slea Head scenic viewpoint
    • Free time in Dingle
    • Ferry crossing of Shannon Estuary
    • Medieval-style feast dinner with entertainment
    Landmarks
    Dingle Peninsula
    Slea Head
    Dingle
    Shannon Estuary
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    County Clare - Cliffs of Moher - Galway

    County Clare - Cliffs of Moher - Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Rine (formally Inn at Dromoland))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Cliffs of Moher
    • Drive through the Burren landscape
    • Walking tour of Galway with local guide
    Landmarks
    Cliffs of Moher
    The Burren
    Galway
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  8. Day 7

    Galway to Kildare to Dublin

    Galway to Kildare to Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Grand Canal Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Irish National Stud
    • Exploration of St Fiachra's Garden
    • Exploration of miniature Japanese Gardens
    Landmarks
    Irish National Stud
    St Fiachra's Garden
    Japanese Gardens
  9. Day 8

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.6
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  • Mark4.0•September 2026
    It was good overall, but I felt like too much was crammed into a day. We felt rushed at many of the locations, as did...
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  • Raymond5.0•April 2024
    Excellent! CIE Tours was excellent. Our CIE tour guide, P J. O'Brien was very exceptional throughout the entire tour.
    Traveled in April 2024
  • Steven5.0•November 2023
    Driver / Gerry tour guide excellent, safe, itinerary good, relaxing
    Traveled in October 2023
  • Thomas3.0•October 2023
    Tour guide was excellent but the logistics of airport to hotel transportation was poor.
    Traveled in September 2023
  • Kerry5.0•May 2023
    First of all, our tour guide PJ O'Brien went so far above and beyond to ensure our group had a fabulous time! I...
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  • Penny5.0•June 2023
    The tour was a great blend of activities. Our guide - PJ O'Brien tried his best to keep us on time so we could see...
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  • Michael5.0•June 2023
    We'll put together and interesting tour. Hotel accommodations were more than adequate. Bus driver/tour guide Lesley...
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  • Ms.5.0•June 2023
    Thank you for a wonderful holiday in Ireland, Your associate Tanya was wonderful to work with and really put us on...
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  • Colleen5.0•June 2023
    Our tour guide Patrick Joseph O Brian was funny, informative and made the tour so enjoyable. He gave us such...
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  • Ms.4.0•June 2023
    The trip was very enjoyable. Liked the small size of the group. Was great we could spread out in bus. Tour...
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    Renee

    Asked on March 10th, 2026

    Why is there a price difference for the same tour on the Tourradar site ($3686/person) versus the CIE Tour site ($4095/person)?

    Price / Availability
    • CIE ToursOperator•Written March 2026

      Best of Ireland South is offered in 4 different durations. The 8 Day Best Of Ireland South - Tour A is C$4095 per person. The 7 Day Best Of Ireland South - Tour B is C$3845 per person.

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      Tour prices vary based on the selected date and type of accommodation.

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    Andrés

    Asked on February 6th, 2025

    What is the accommodation for the first night of the tour?

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      The tour begins at the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan.

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    What hotels are used during the tour?

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    • CIE ToursOperator•Written February 2025

      The Talbot Hotel Stillorgan is used in Dublin, among other locations.

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      Traveling as a solo will incur a single supplement fee.

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      There are small group tours available with a maximum of 26 passengers.

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