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Southern Gems - 7 Days/6 Nights (15 destinations)

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From Dublin to Shannon
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 44
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Gibson Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Dublin
    • Visit Pearse Lyons Distillery
    • Whiskey tasting at Pearse Lyons Distillery
    • Welcome drink with group

    Optional Activities

    • Evening dining at restaurant of choice
    Landmarks
    Pearse Lyons Distillery
  3. Day 2

    County Wicklow - Powerscourt Estate

    County Wicklow - Powerscourt Estate
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Irish dinner with lively show at Taylors Three Rock pub)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Gibson Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Powerscourt Estate gardens
    • Tour Powerscourt Distillery
    • Whiskey tasting at Powerscourt Distillery
    • Traditional Irish dinner with lively show at Taylors Three Rock pub
    Landmarks
    Powerscourt Estate
    Powerscourt Distillery
  4. Day 3

    Blarney Castle - Kinsale

    Blarney Castle - Kinsale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Kinsale Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle
    • Climb Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone
    • Explore Blarney Castle gardens
    • Walking tour of Kinsale with local guide
    • Dinner at hotel
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Kinsale
  5. Day 4

    Kenmare - Ring of Kerry - Killarney

    Kenmare - Ring of Kerry - Killarney
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Ashe Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Independent time in Kenmare
    • Ring of Kerry highlights tour
    • Stop at Moriarty's in Gap of Dunloe
    • Traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle
    • Dinner with group at hotel
    Landmarks
    Kenmare
    Ring of Kerry
    Gap of Dunloe
    Ross Castle
    Killarney National Park
  6. Day 5

    Dingle Peninsula - Slea Head Loop

    Dingle Peninsula - Slea Head Loop
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Ashe Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blasket Centre in Dunquin
    • Learn about Blasket Islands history
    • Visit Murphy's Ice Cream in Dingle
    • Taste Murphy's Ice Cream handmade flavors made with milk from local Kerry cows

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration and dining in Dingle
    Landmarks
    Blasket Centre
    Slea Head
    Dingle
    Murphy's Ice Cream
  7. Day 6

    Cliffs of Moher - Medieval Castle Banquet

    Cliffs of Moher - Medieval Castle Banquet
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Medieval-style banquet with traditional songs and stories at a castle)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Treacys Oakwood Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher
    • Medieval-style castle banquet with traditional songs and stories
    Landmarks
    Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
    Cliffs of Moher
  8. Day 7

    Shannon

    Shannon
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.5
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  • Mrs.5.0•July 2023
    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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    Traveled in June 2023
    Review collected by CIE Tours
  • Johnie4.0•March 2023
    Went through a 3rd party and was horrible. Should have gone straight to CIE.
    Traveled in June 2022
    Review collected by CIE Tours
  • John4.0•March 2023
    We booked through AAA and there were absolutely no problems.
    Traveled in June 2022
    Review collected by CIE Tours
  • Helen4.0•March 2023
    Would recommend. I did not book the trip, it was a gift
    Traveled in September 2022
    Review collected by CIE Tours
  • Tyler4.5•December 2019
    This was one of the most amazing trips my wife and i have ever taken. CIE tours had a terrific schedule to see many...
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    Traveled in September 2019
    Review collected by CIE Tours
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  • Thompson5.0•December 2019
    We couldn't have been happier with Lloyd (tour director) and Neil (driver) on our Southern Gems tour of Ireland. We...
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    Traveled in April 2019
    Review collected by CIE Tours
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  • MARGARET5.0•December 2019
    We toured just last week and had such a wonderful time! We were apprehensive because it was myself and my two...
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    Traveled in August 2018
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  • Janis4.5•December 2019
    I am blessed for this to have been my fourth time to visit Ireland, visiting relatives each time, but never have I...
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    Traveled in August 2018
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  • Di4.8•December 2019
    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...
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    Traveled in November 2018
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  • Denis,Cheryl,Erin4.5•December 2019
    My husband, daughter, and I just returned from our Southern gems tour of Ireland celebrating my husbands retirement....
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    Traveled in September 2018
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