I am wondering about timing/timelines. For example is there a window of time for meals? What time does the bus depart in the mornings etc?

Your Tour Director will provide you with a schedule for each day, but in general the tour day begins between 8:00 – 9:00am and arrival at the hotel for that evening is usually between 4:00pm and 6:00pm. Breakfast and dinner times at the hotels won't be long before or after the 8-6pm tour operation time above, but it would vary between hotels. We generally incorporate a sightseeing feature each morning and afternoon. There are breaks at two-hour intervals or less so that you get a chance to stretch your legs, purchase a snack or lunch, take photos, or use a restroom.

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Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way - 9 Days/8 Nights

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Guided in English
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Dublin
Dublin
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Royal Marine Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin with local guide
- Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Optional Activities
- Evening dining and exploration in Dublin
Landmarks
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Day 2
Donegal
Donegal
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Mill Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park
- Tour of Strokestown House
- Guided tour of The Shed Distillery with whiskey tasting in Whiskey Maturation Hall
- Gin tasting at Honey Badger Bar in botanical glasshouse
Landmarks
Strokestown Park
The Shed Distillery
Day 3
Donegal
Donegal
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Mill Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Slieve League sea cliffs viewpoint with Irish coffee
- Visit Triona Design in Ardara with craft demonstration
Landmarks
Slieve League Cliffs
Triona Design
Nancy's Bar
Day 4
Westport
Westport
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Knockranny House Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of National Museum of Ireland - Turlough Park
- Guided tour of Westport with pub visit
Optional Activities
- Evening dining and exploration in Westport
Landmarks
National Museum of Ireland - Turlough Park
Day 5
Adare
Adare
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sheepdog demonstration at Glengowla Sheep Farm
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks
Glengowla Sheep Farm
Cliffs of Moher
Day 6
Dingle
Dingle
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (The Ashe Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Dingle Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Visit Murphy's Ice Cream in Dingle
- Free time to explore Dingle town
Landmarks
Murphy's Ice Cream
Day 7
Tralee
Tralee
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (The Ashe Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of Ring of Kerry
- Stop at Moriarty's in Gap of Dunloe
- Panoramic views at Moll's Gap
- Guided walk along Derrynane shoreline with seaweed tasting
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Killarney
- Evening dining in Tralee
Landmarks
Ring of Kerry
Gap of Dunloe
Moll's Gap
Derrynane
Day 8
Cork
Cork
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Irish cuisine and entertainment at Abbey Tavern)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle with option to kiss the stone
- Walk through Blarney Castle parklands and gardens
- Evening at Abbey Tavern with traditional Irish cuisine and entertainment
Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Abbey Tavern
Day 9
Dublin
Dublin
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Landmarks
Strokestown Park
The Shed Distillery

Landmarks
Slieve League Cliffs
Triona Design
Nancy's Bar

Landmarks
National Museum of Ireland - Turlough Park

Landmarks
Glengowla Sheep Farm
Cliffs of Moher

Landmarks
Murphy's Ice Cream

Landmarks
Ring of Kerry
Gap of Dunloe
Moll's Gap
Derrynane

Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Abbey Tavern

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Meals
Additional Services
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Insurance
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Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Royal Marine Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 1
Mill Park Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 2, 3
Knockranny House Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 4
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 5
The Ashe Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 6, 7
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin
Hotel 4*
day 8

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Vicki3.5•December 2019
This was my first trip to Ireland and I am so glad we booked with CIE. We took the Wild Atlantic Way tour which I...
This was my first trip to Ireland and I am so glad we booked with CIE. We took the Wild Atlantic Way tour which I would recommend. We saw so many interesting places all over Ireland. Our tour guide, Niall, was fabulous. He shared so much history and fun facts and had the best sense of humor, making our trip so fun and memorable. The hotels were very nice. I would highly recommend CIE and the Wild Atlantic Way tour and especially Niall as your guide. This was a top notch trip!Show more
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Turners4.0•December 2019
Loved the tour, beautiful country, good accommodations and wonderful food. Our driver, Niall provided us with...
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback which we will share with Niall Hope to see you again soon if not for Ireland, for Scotland, Wales, England, Iceland or Italy. All of our local guides are as awesome in their own ways.
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Sharon,4.5•December 2019
My mom, sister and I have toured Ireland once before with a CIE tour bus. It was a great trip. We decided we...
My mom, sister and I have toured Ireland once before with a CIE tour bus. It was a great trip. We decided we wanted to return and see another region on this trip. We briefly entertained the idea of renting a car but decided that perhaps a private tour with a chauffeur would be better. That was the best decision ever! We have had the most amazing trip this time. Our driver / guide Martin Doyle met us at the airport and from that moment on we found we had truly made the right choice! He could not have been more helpful in any way. He took such good care of us. He was an excellent driver and guide. He had a vast knowledge of the areas we toured as well as all things Irish. He was kind and considerate to my mom, always ready to assist her as needed. He took us to so many wonderful places that a tourist might not ever see on their own. As well as to many places the big busses could never go. The personal touch and attention to details was spot on!! We will miss our new friend, however, before leaving we got lots of tips and ideas for our next trip to the green isle. And you can be sure that we will be requesting Martin Doyle as our driver / guide once again! Thank you Martin for a very memorable trip! Sharon, Linda & GladysShow more
Traveled in July 2017
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Nick4.0•December 2019
What a wonderful tour of the Wild Atlantic Way made even more special by our personable and knowledgeable...
What a wonderful tour of the Wild Atlantic Way made even more special by our personable and knowledgeable guide/driver Niall. I can confidently speak for our group of 10, mostly from NC, that we came away robustly informed and entertained. In addition to Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, Giant's Causeway, Donegal, Derry, Titanic Belfast, Guinness and much more, we came in early and played 18 at the charming Ennis Golf Club and stayed an extra day for the Irish Music Pub Crawl. Thrilled with it wall. We'll be back.Show more
Traveled in September 2018
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Maureen4.5•December 2019
The tour was by far the most memorable vacation of my life. I appreciated the our guide's commentaries and his...
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Ken4.5•December 2019
We just returned yesterday from our coastal tour with Colm Willis, our guide and driver. We had one of the best...
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John4.8•December 2019
We booked the Wild Atlantic Way 13 day tour with a group of friends to celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary and we...
We booked the Wild Atlantic Way 13 day tour with a group of friends to celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary and we are ecstatic to have done so. From our tour director, Frank’s, welcome at Shannon to the Medieval Feast at Bunratty, the trip was informative, exciting, comfortable and enjoyable. We could not have done the trip without Frank and his wonderfully thorough knowledge of the history and culture of Ireland and we appreciated his recommendations for eateries and opportunities to explore local restaurants and pubs on our own. These open afternoons and evenings allowed us to experience local dining, culture, and aided in crafting wonderful, lasting memories in this beautiful location. The tour was run smoothly and efficiently, allowing us to fully enjoy and experience every location. Our favorite highlights were: Westport, Glenveagh Castle, Titanic, Dublin, and most especially, the afternoon and evening opportunities to explore the area. We love that we stayed the entirety of the tour as we had so many special activities, such as the sheepdog trials, water tour of Dingle Harbor and the Maritime Museum. The beauty of the country was amplified by Frank, who is all the craic. Thanks to him and to CIE for making our anniversary travel memorable. We look forward to future tours. Go raibh maith agat as na cuimhní cinn álainn!Show more
Traveled in June 2018
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback which we will share with Frank. Hope to see you again soon if not for Ireland, for Scotland, Wales, England, Iceland or Italy. All of our local guides are as awesome in their own ways.
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Heather4.0•December 2019
Just returned from the 13 day Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way tour with Niall McErlean as our driver/guide. Words cannot...
Just returned from the 13 day Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way tour with Niall McErlean as our driver/guide. Words cannot express how magnificent this trip was. The scenery was beautiful and the accommodations were great, but the trip ran flawlessly because of Niall. He is a wealth of knowledge and has a way of providing facts in an interesting way; not like a lecture. That, combined with his engaging personality and wonderful sense of humor, made this trip unforgettable. I would highly recommend CIE to anyone looking for an amazing experience filled with new friends, extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, good craic.Show more
Traveled in July 2018
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback which we will share with Niall. Hope to see you again soon if not for Ireland, for Scotland, Wales, England, Iceland or Italy. All of our local guides are as awesome in their own ways.
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Elsa4.0•December 2019
The Wild Atlantic Way Tour was excellent!! Frank Hamil was an outstanding tour guide and driver! He made each of us...
The Wild Atlantic Way Tour was excellent!! Frank Hamil was an outstanding tour guide and driver! He made each of us feel like we were the most important person in his care! He has a wealth of knowledge about the area he shows and gives a good dose of humor along the way. The sights, sounds and smells of Ireland were spectacular and the trip was enhanced by wonderful accommodations and meals. I would (and already have!) recommend this tour to anyone who is up for an adventure!Show more
Traveled in September 2018
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Earhart4.8•December 2019
CIE Tours surpassed all our expectations! Our family of five chose the "Wild Atlantic Way" 13 day tour. The chosen...
CIE Tours surpassed all our expectations! Our family of five chose the "Wild Atlantic Way" 13 day tour. The chosen hotels and staff were lovely, the food incredible, and the itinerary and planned stops were timed perfectly. The best part of the trip, however, would have to be our tour guide, Niall! The whole family fell in love with him over the course of the trip--he kept our 10 & 12 year old boys (and the rest of the bus) fascinated with stories, and history, and laughter all along the way. His love for what he does, combined with his professional yet personable manner, made a lasting impression of both Ireland and CIE Tours that will not soon be forgotten. Thank you for such a memorable trip, and we look forward to recommending CIE as often as possible!Show more
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  Your Tour Director will provide you with a schedule for each day, but in general the tour day begins between 8:00 – 9:00am and arrival at the hotel for that evening is usually between 4:00pm and 6:00pm. Breakfast and dinner times at the hotels won't be long before or after the 8-6pm tour operation time above, but it would vary between hotels. We generally incorporate a sightseeing feature each morning and afternoon. There are breaks at two-hour intervals or less so that you get a chance to stretch your legs, purchase a snack or lunch, take photos, or use a restroom.

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