Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
Pick up your rental car at the airport and drive south to Dún Laoghaire, a charming seaside suburb just outside Dublin. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace. You've got a voucher for one major attraction: choose between the Guinness Storehouse with a complimentary pint at the Gravity Bar, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, the GPO Museum, or Jameson Distillery Bow St. Grab dinner on your own later.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Marine Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit one included attraction: Guinness Storehouse with pint at Gravity Bar, OR Teeling Distillery, OR EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, OR GPO Museum, OR Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Optional Activities
- Explore Dublin's historic O'Connell Street and Georgian buildings and squares
- Visit St Stephen's Green
- Additional attractions beyond the included voucher visit
Landmarks Guinness Storehouse Teeling Distillery EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum GPO Museum Jameson Distillery Bow St. - Day 2
Galway
Drive from Dún Laoghaire toward Galway. Along the way, you can stop at Sean's Bar in Athlone, which has been operating since 900 AD and holds the title of Europe's oldest pub, or detour to Clonmacnoise to see the fascinating monastic site on the River Shannon. Continue on to Galway and spend your afternoon walking through the vibrant, artistic city with its medieval winding lanes and lively street energy. Dinner is included at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine at your hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Galmont Hotel & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Stop at Sean's Bar in Athlone, oldest pub in Europe
- Visit Clonmacnoise monastic ruins on the River Shannon
- Explore Galway's medieval winding lanes and street life
Landmarks Sean's Bar Clonmacnoise - Day 3
Galway
Dedicate today to scenic Connemara, where constantly changing cloud formations shift across granite hills, sparkling lakes, and peat bogs. If you're interested, stop at Kylemore Abbey, which sits beside a tranquil lake and offers elegant rooms, a charming church, and Victorian Walled Gardens to explore. Head back to Galway by evening and wander around the city on your own time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Galmont Hotel & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Take a scenic drive through Connemara
- Visit Kylemore Abbey with its elegant rooms, church, and Victorian Walled Gardens
Landmarks Kylemore Abbey - Day 4
Killarney
Travel south around Galway Bay and through the striking limestone landscape of the Burren region. The Cliffs of Moher are an optional stop, where you can see these dramatic 700-foot cliffs rising above the Atlantic. Continue south to Killarney and finish your day with a traditional Irish night at Kate Kearney's Cottage, enjoying live music and dance along with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Irish dinner with music and dance show at Kate Kearney's Cottage)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Great Southern Killarney Hotel)
Included Activities
- Traditional Irish night at Kate Kearney's Cottage with music, dance, and dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit the Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher Kate Kearney's Cottage 
- Day 5
Killarney
Consider taking the Ring of Kerry, Ireland's most popular scenic drive, which winds through coastal and mountain landscapes with excellent photo stops. The colorful village of Kenmare works well for a lunch break. If you're interested in shopping, stop at the Gap of Dunloe to visit Moriarty's, a CIE Tours preferred partner. Return to Killarney in the evening with free time to explore the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Great Southern Killarney Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Take the Ring of Kerry scenic drive
- Visit the village of Kenmare
- Stop at Gap of Dunloe and visit Moriarty's
Landmarks Ring of Kerry Kenmare Gap of Dunloe 
- Day 6
Waterford
Drive through the mountains into rich farming country on your way to Blarney Castle. You can climb the winding stairs to kiss the Stone of Eloquence or walk through the tranquil gardens at your own pace. Later, continue to Waterford, where you have the option to visit the House of Waterford and watch skilled artisans at work creating sparkling pieces. Dinner is included at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine at your hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granville Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Climb the stairs at Blarney Castle to kiss the Stone of Eloquence
- Explore the gardens at Blarney Castle
- Visit the House of Waterford and watch artisans create Waterford crystal
Landmarks Blarney Castle House of Waterford - Day 7
Dublin
Spend the morning exploring the historic port city of Waterford on your own. As you drive toward Dublin, you can stop in Kilkenny to walk the Medieval Mile and see the city's fascinating architectural heritage, or visit Kilkenny Castle if that interests you. Then continue on to Dublin for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Hotel Burlington Road)
Optional Activities
- Explore historic Waterford in the morning
- Stroll the Medieval Mile in Kilkenny
- Visit Kilkenny Castle
Landmarks Kilkenny Castle 
- Day 8
Dublin
Head into Dublin for sightseeing around historic O'Connell Street, Georgian buildings and squares, and St Stephen's Green. If you didn't use your Hop-On, Hop-Off and attraction vouchers on Day 1, you can use them today. Another option is to drive out of the city to check out charming coastal villages and seaside suburbs like Howth and Dalkey, where you'll find great ocean views, excellent seafood, and lovely streetscapes. Dinner is on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Hotel Burlington Road)
Optional Activities
- Use Hop-On, Hop-Off and visit vouchers if not used on Day 1
- Explore O'Connell Street, Georgian buildings and squares
- Visit St Stephen's Green
- Drive to coastal villages and suburbs like Howth and Dalkey
Landmarks O'Connell Street St Stephen's Green Howth Dalkey - Day 9
Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast. Return your rental car to the airport and depart.
- Meals
- Breakfast
