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Southern Gems - 7 Days/6 Nights (13 destinations)

7 days

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From Dublin to Shannon

4.5

11 traveler reviews

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Operator: CIE Tours
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Dublin
Accommodation
Hotel (The Gibson Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin
- Visit Pearse Lyons Distillery with whiskey tasting
- Welcome drink at Pearse Lyons Distillery
Landmarks
Pearse Lyons Distillery
Day 2
County Wicklow
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Irish dinner with live entertainment at Taylors Three Rock pub)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Gibson Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Powerscourt Estate and gardens
- Visit Powerscourt Distillery with whiskey tasting
Landmarks
Powerscourt Estate
Powerscourt Distillery
Day 3
Blarney - Kinsale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Kinsale Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle with stone-kissing and gardens
- Guided walking tour of Kinsale with local guide
Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Kinsale
Day 4
Killarney - Dingle
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The Ashe Hotel)
Included Activities
- Horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle
Optional Activities
- Stop at Moriarty's in the Gap of Dunloe for shopping
Landmarks
Ross Castle
Gap of Dunloe
Day 5
Dingle
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The Ashe Hotel)
Included Activities
- Slea Head Loop scenic drive
- Visit Blasket Centre
- Visit Murphy's Ice Cream with tasting
Landmarks
Slea Head Loop
Blasket Centre
Blasket Islands
Day 6
Cliffs of Moher
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Medieval-style banquet with traditional songs and stories)
Accommodation
Hotel (Treacys Oakwood Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
- Medieval-style castle banquet with traditional entertainment
Landmarks
Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
Cliffs of Moher
Day 7
Shannon
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Pearse Lyons Distillery

Landmarks
Powerscourt Estate
Powerscourt Distillery

Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Kinsale

Landmarks
Ross Castle
Gap of Dunloe

Landmarks
Slea Head Loop
Blasket Centre
Blasket Islands

Landmarks
Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
Cliffs of Moher

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Where You'll Stay

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The Gibson Hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Kinsale Hotel & Spa
Hotel
day 3
The Ashe Hotel
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Treacys Oakwood Hotel
Hotel
day 6

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Number of tours

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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 11 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.6

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Mrs.
July 12th, 2023
5.0
We had an excellent time on our tour and our tour guide Anthony McCarthy was terrific. The hotels were all great...
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Johnie
March 14th, 2023
4.0
Went through a 3rd party and was horrible. Should have gone straight to CIE.
Traveled in June 2022
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John
March 14th, 2023
4.0
We booked through AAA and there were absolutely no problems.
Traveled in June 2022
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Helen
March 14th, 2023
4.0
Would recommend. I did not book the trip, it was a gift
Traveled in September 2022
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Tyler
December 17th, 2019
4.5
This was one of the most amazing trips my wife and i have ever taken. CIE tours had a terrific schedule to see many...
This was one of the most amazing trips my wife and i have ever taken. CIE tours had a terrific schedule to see many incredible features of southern Ireland. The tour Director, John Doran, was someone who made the tour amazing, he was so knowledgeable in on the history and always had fun facts about the area we were in. John Doran was a patient person who would accommodate the needs of any of the 43 people on our tour and CIE is lucky to have such a professional gentleman working for them. If we know that John Doran would be our tour director, we would not hesitate to use CIE again.Show more
Traveled in September 2019
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Thompson
December 17th, 2019
5.0
We couldn't have been happier with Lloyd (tour director) and Neil (driver) on our Southern Gems tour of Ireland. We...
We couldn't have been happier with Lloyd (tour director) and Neil (driver) on our Southern Gems tour of Ireland. We had 6 people in our group ranging in age of 80 down to 20. Lloyd and Neil made us all feel welcomed and glad we were part of their tour. Lloyd even gave a nickname to my father-in-law (Jackie Boy) which made he feel special. Lloyd's signing was top notch! :) Lloyd was full of information but not to the point where it put you to sleep. We had a wonderful time and we believe it was due to Lloyd and Neil. Neil is an expert drive and we were all amazed at how well he maneuvered the coach through many tight places. They went out of their way to make the trip special for everyone. Thanks Lloyd & Neil! When we come back we would like to request you as our tour director and driver.Show more
Traveled in April 2019
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MARGARET
December 17th, 2019
5.0
We toured just last week and had such a wonderful time! We were apprehensive because it was myself and my two...
We toured just last week and had such a wonderful time! We were apprehensive because it was myself and my two daughters. But it was so well planned by cie that we were just fine by the end of the first day. Our driver was "bob" and he made the whole trip worthwhile. I've been on other tours in the states; but he is by far the most informative tour guide/driver we have ever had. He shared with us all his knowledge about ireland and i have come home knowing so much more than all the books i have read before going to ireland. We are already talking about our next vacation with cie. I just can't say enough good things. Thank you again, margaret williamsShow more
Traveled in August 2018
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Janis
December 17th, 2019
4.5
I am blessed for this to have been my fourth time to visit Ireland, visiting relatives each time, but never have I...
I am blessed for this to have been my fourth time to visit Ireland, visiting relatives each time, but never have I learned so much about the history of Ireland. No guide book and no relative could have been given me so such sought after information. Our tour guide and driver, Brian Rice was so perfect, soft spoken, a gentleman who guided each individual with personal attention,even through Hurricane Ophelia. He was witty, quiet when needed, yet full of amazing trivia. We were taken care of everyday and would recommend this tour company to anyone planning a group tour.Show more
Traveled in August 2018
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Di
December 17th, 2019
4.8
My review is a little late, but I just want to say what a fantastic time I had in Ireland this year. We had the best...
My review is a little late, but I just want to say what a fantastic time I had in Ireland this year. We had the best Tour Guide, Sabina Murphy! Sabina kept us entertained throughout the whole trip, her knowledge of history was amazing and her way of sharing information was engaging. Sabina has a really great sense of humour too. I was lucky enough to do the tour with 31 Americans (some people might groan at that), who were a fabulous group of people, in fact Sabina kept saying 'you are such a great group!' And our bus driver shaun was also a happy person to be around (not so much the shaun who came for a day or so at some point) I'm traditionally an independent traveller, I've done previous bus tours and I have to say they weren't my favourite experiences, but my trip in Ireland was magical - thanks mainly to Sabina Kind regards DiShow more
Traveled in November 2018
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Denis,Cheryl,Erin
December 17th, 2019
4.5
My husband, daughter, and I just returned from our Southern gems tour of Ireland celebrating my husbands retirement....
My husband, daughter, and I just returned from our Southern gems tour of Ireland celebrating my husbands retirement. It was incredible! Our tour guide John could not have been better! He made the trip informative, funny, and just absolutely wonderful! We saw so many beautiful places. Everything was planned out perfectly. We would recommend this tour to others. Our weather also cooperated which was a bonus! Thank you John and CIE tours!!!Show more
Traveled in September 2018
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Southern Gems - 7 Days/6 Nights (13 destinations)

Itinerary

Dublin

Included Activities

County Wicklow

Included Activities

Blarney - Kinsale

Included Activities

Killarney - Dingle

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Dingle

Included Activities

Cliffs of Moher

Included Activities

Shannon

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What's Included

Where You'll Stay