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How many people will be in my tour group?

Your tour group will generally consist of a maximum of 44 passengers.

Can I use my credit card throughout the tour?

Major credit cards are widely accepted, and we recommend using them to avoid carrying large sums of cash. ATMs are also commonly available.

Do I need to bring an adapter for electronics?

You will need to bring type G adapters for your electronics as that is the socket type used in the hotels.

What types of meals are included in the itinerary?

Most meals are included in your guided vacation package; however, you will need to cover lunches on specific days and some dinners at your leisure.

When will I receive my travel documents?

Your travel documents will be mailed to you approximately three weeks before your departure date.

How can I get from the airport to the hotel upon arrival?

You will need to call the taxi service using the voucher provided after collecting your luggage at the airport.

Can I change money while in Ireland?

Yes, you can exchange money at banks or use ATMs, but it's recommended to carry smaller denominations for convenience.

Will there be free time to explore on my own?

You will have free evenings and some days where you can explore independently; feel free to venture out in Tipperary, for example.

Irish Legends - 10 Days/9 Nights (from Dunboyne to Dublin)

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From Dunboyne to Dublin

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Pretty well organized tour with a good amount of activities packed into a short time. Hotels were good for the money spent.
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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Dublin
Dublin
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at Dunboyne Castle Hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Dunboyne Castle Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Malahide Castle
Landmarks
Malahide Castle
Day 2
Kildare - Kilkenny
Kildare - Kilkenny
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the Kilkenny Design Centre)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Newpark Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Irish National Stud
- Walk through gardens
- Guided walking tour of Kilkenny Medieval Mile
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Kilkenny Design Centre
Landmarks
Irish National Stud
Medieval Mile, Kilkenny
Day 3
Waterford - New Ross
Waterford - New Ross
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Newpark Hotel)
Included Activities
- Factory tour at House of Waterford Crystal
- Guided walking tour of Waterford
- Visit Dunbrody Famine Ship
Landmarks
House of Waterford Crystal
Dunbrody Famine Ship
Day 4
Midleton - Blarney - Cork
Midleton - Blarney - Cork
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Manor West Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour Midleton Distillery
- Visit Blarney Castle
Optional Activities
- Kiss the Blarney Stone
- Stroll through Blarney House and parklands
Landmarks
Midleton Distillery
Blarney Castle
Day 5
Dingle Peninsula
Dingle Peninsula
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and entertainment at Foley's Bar and Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Manor West Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Blasket Centre
Optional Activities
- Visit Moriarty's shopping partner
- Browse Dingle town
Landmarks
Gap of Dunloe
Dingle Peninsula
Blasket Centre
Foley's Bar and Restaurant, Dingle
Day 6
Cliffs of Moher - Galway
Cliffs of Moher - Galway
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Salthill Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry across River Shannon
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
- Walk along cliffs
- Sheepdog demonstration
- Panoramic city tour of Galway
Landmarks
Cliffs of Moher
Galway Bay
Aran Islands
Day 7
Aran Islands
Aran Islands
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Casual lunch in Kilronan)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Salthill Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Inishmore
- Visit Dun Aengus
- Ferry return to Galway
Landmarks
Inishmore
Dun Aengus
Kilronan
Day 8
River Shannon - Dublin - Howth
River Shannon - Dublin - Howth
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Irish music, song, and dance show over dinner at Abbey Tavern, Howth)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin)
Included Activities
- Scenic River Shannon cruise
Optional Activities
- Free time in Dublin
Landmarks
River Shannon
Shannonbridge
Howth
Day 9
Dublin
Dublin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin)
Included Activities
- Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Dublin
Optional Activities
- Guinness Storehouse
- Teeling Distillery
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience
- GPO Museum
Landmarks
Guinness Storehouse
Teeling Distillery
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience
GPO Museum
Day 10
Dublin
Dublin
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Malahide Castle

Landmarks
Irish National Stud
Medieval Mile, Kilkenny

Landmarks
House of Waterford Crystal
Dunbrody Famine Ship

Landmarks
Midleton Distillery
Blarney Castle

Landmarks
Gap of Dunloe
Dingle Peninsula
Blasket Centre
Foley's Bar and Restaurant, Dingle

Landmarks
Cliffs of Moher
Galway Bay
Aran Islands

Landmarks
Inishmore
Dun Aengus
Kilronan

Landmarks
River Shannon
Shannonbridge
Howth

Landmarks
Guinness Storehouse
Teeling Distillery
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience
GPO Museum

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Where You'll Stay

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Dunboyne Castle Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 1
Newpark Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 2, 3
Manor West Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 4, 5
Salthill Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 6, 7
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin
Hotel 4*
Days 8, 9

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4.6

Overall rating based on 137 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
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4.6
Accommodation
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Food
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Steve3.0•December 2024
This was out first guided bus tour and probably our last. As this was our first trip to Ireland, everyone said...
This was out first guided bus tour and probably our last. As this was our first trip to Ireland, everyone said do a bus tour since driving can be a challenge. While this was probably true, it was not the greatest experience. Some of the hotels left something to be desired. Once catered to family and kids with the kids running wild at midnight. Another had very small rooms. The same breakfast at every hotel. As for the tour, some of the destinations were amazing. But, too much time was spent going to their "preferred" shopping destinations which might have been better had we actually gotten some type of discount. We couldn't see the Rock of Cashel because of the bus, but drove by it. The bus itself was fairly new but there was something wrong with the A/C. It seemed that it was either on or off, no automatic settings. It would get real stuffy in the bus, then someone would yell to the driver (who was also the tour guide) and he would turn it on for a few minutes. The driver was very knowledgeable on Irish History and did not hesitate sharing his personal thoughts on things. Overall, wish we could have seen more sights and less shopping and visits to bars.Show more
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Laurence4.0•June 2024
We were pleased with the organisation of the trip, the itinerary was good, the hotels were comfortable, the bus was...
We were pleased with the organisation of the trip, the itinerary was good, the hotels were comfortable, the bus was very good. We liked our experience in general. To improve: The hotels were most of the time off center, especially in Galway (3km from center), having to take a taxi or walk there after a day exploring not a ideal. I would consider a 3* hotel (not 4) and more in city center. Same for other places we visited. Too many stops to go SHOPPING, yes we want to support the economy but I found there were too many stops to buy sweaters, and small stuff. Day 5 we stopped twice! once at Moriarty (detour) then Brian de Staic jewlery where we had to return in the evening again because 2 people (out of 28) had bought something and needed to have it engraved. Would have been better to stop to walk a trail or the beach. The blarney castle: nice park but the stone...there was a 45mn wait to reach the top so not much time for visiting the rest, the manor on the property was closed by the time we arrived and it was another 10 euros to visit. So paying 17 euros for a garden is too much. The sheepdog demo on D6 is a good idea but the microphone of the handler was not working well and we could not hear very well what he was saying, and the dogs were not that trained (2 okay, 1 just a pup learning, the other not obeying), so the company should fix the microphone and have dogs who can do the job. The driver and tour guide, same person, John, was a very good driver and organizer, but not a good guide. He spoke non stop (exhausting after a while), to tell us the procedure to obtain a gun licence, to order a thatch roof (the city pays 85% of it, apply here etc), the meaning of a car licence plate...etc, some info was good but a lot of it was not relevant to tourists. Conclusion: more city center hotels, less shopping time, guide who is more selective on what to say and less pushy on giving him his tip as well as other guides.Show more
Traveled in May 2024
Mr.4.0•May 2023
Great tour, great driver. Pleasant companions but I felt weird traveling alone.
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Mr.5.0•June 2023
Great trip. Our guide Frank was amazing and knowledgeable with lots of great insights. It would have been good if...
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Mark5.0•June 2023
So well organized! Checking in to new hotels was arranged before we arrived. All of the tours were included!...
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Judith4.0•June 2023
First of all we had a wonderful group of travelers on the trip. Our tour guide, Peter, was a fountain of knowledge on...
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Mr.5.0•June 2023
Our tour guide and driver (Leslie) was excellent. In addition to the information he provided for all of the sights...
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Sophie4.0•June 2023
This was our first European tour so we can't compare to others but it was wonderful.
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Elsa5.0•June 2023
Our driver/ tour guide was wonderful. He was interesting to listen to and made the ride on the coach more enjoyable....
Our driver/ tour guide was wonderful. He was interesting to listen to and made the ride on the coach more enjoyable. The hotels were all good. The location on two was far out from the city center, but for me that was ok since I had been to those cities before. The coach had 44 folks on it which made for a longer on and off process, a waste of time. Luckily it was a great group of folks that all got along.. I would recommend CIE tours, especially for a first timer or solo traveler.Show more
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John5.0•June 2023
Excellent tour director and driver. Food was average. The Rose Hotel in Tralee placed us and several others in the...
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  You will have free evenings and some days where you can explore independently; feel free to venture out in Tipperary, for example.

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