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

8 days
Start and end in Dublin
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In-depth Cultural
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 26 - 44
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (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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  2. Day 2

    Dublin

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

    Included Activities

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

    Dublin to Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
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  4. Day 4

    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 (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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  5. Day 5

    Muckross - Dingle Peninsula - County Clare

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Medieval-style feast with songs and music entertainment)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Inn at Dromoland), Hotel (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
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  6. Day 6

    County Clare - Cliffs of Moher - Galway

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Inn at Dromoland), Hotel (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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  7. Day 7

    Galway to Kildare to Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
  8. Day 8

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.6
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    4.3
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.2
  • Food
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    April 20th, 2024
    5.0
    Excellent! CIE Tours was excellent. Our CIE tour guide, P J. O'Brien was very exceptional throughout the entire tour.
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    November 2nd, 2023
    5.0
    Driver / Gerry tour guide excellent, safe, itinerary good, relaxing
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    October 15th, 2023
    3.0
    Tour guide was excellent but the logistics of airport to hotel transportation was poor.
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    May 17th, 2023
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    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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    June 17th, 2023
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    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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    June 23rd, 2023
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    We'll put together and interesting tour. Hotel accommodations were more than adequate. Bus driver/tour guide Lesley...
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    June 23rd, 2023
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    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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    June 23rd, 2023
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    Our tour guide Patrick Joseph O Brian was funny, informative and made the tour so enjoyable. He gave us such...
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    June 24th, 2023
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    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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    June 27th, 2023
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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 ToursOperatorWritten 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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    Marcos

    Asked on March 10th, 2025

    What are the tour price ranges?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      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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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      The tour begins at the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan.

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    Lila

    Asked on February 1st, 2025

    What hotels are used during the tour?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

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

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    Ana

    Asked on January 28th, 2025

    Are there options for pre and post-tour accommodations?

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      You can request quotes for pre and post-tour accommodations.

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    Sascha

    Asked on January 7th, 2025

    Are there single supplement fees for solo travelers?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      Traveling as a solo will incur a single supplement fee.

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    Annie

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      If no spots are available, alternative tour dates can be offered.

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    Matt

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

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

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    Corinne

    Asked on September 11th, 2024

    What is the contact procedure for any questions?

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      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.

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