2025 Taste of Ireland (Tour B) - 6 Days/5 Nights

This fast-paced, short-and-sweet Ireland tour is the perfect introduction to the Emerald Isle. Taste of Ireland hits all of the "greatest hits" highlights-from Blarney Castle to the Cliffs of Moher-with five-day, six-day or seven-day departures to suit your schedule.

Authentic Local Experiences:

  • Visit a farm in the beautiful mountains of County Kerry for a demonstration by highly skilled sheepdogs rounding up their sheep.
  • Tour the magnificent State Apartments of Dublin Castle - once the living quarters of the viceregal court, the Apartments today are the venue for presidential inaugurations and other official ceremonies.
  • Trip Highlights:

    • Irish Night in Dublin
    • Blarney Castle
    • Cliffs of Moher
    • Medieval Castle Banquet
    • Dublin Castle
    • Ring of Kerry
    • Sheepdog Demonstration
    • Skellig Experience

    Dining Experiences:

    • 5 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L) and 3 Dinners (D)

    Hotels:

    • Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge - Dublin (2)
    • Killarney Towers Hotel (Monday departures will be in Gleneagle Hotel or similar) - Killarney (2)
    • Clayton Hotel Limerick - Limerick (1)

Call (913) 888-3371 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18858192

Tour Operator
CIE Tours
Offer
Offer valid through 3/31/2025
Duration
6 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1DublinIndependent Touring in Dublin: Start this morning with independent touring in Dublin on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus. Your voucher also includes a visit to one of Dublin's top attractions - Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or the GPO Museum. Dine independently this evening.
Day 2DublinDublin City Tour, Dublin Castle & Merry Ploughboy Pub: Enjoy the morning exploring Dublin with the included vouchers. At 2 PM, depart from your hotel for a panoramic view of Dublin. Drive through the lively streets with a local guide, seeing this historic city's highlights: Trinity College, elegant Georgian homes, and modern buildings rising by the River Liffey. Visit Dublin Castle for a guided tour and see the splendid State Apartments; for centuries, this impressive complex was the seat of colonial power in Ireland, and now hosts official ceremonies. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink with your group, then on to the Merry Ploughboy Pub for a dinner of Irish specialties and a lively show with traditional music and step-dancing. (B, D)
Day 3KillarneyBlarney Castle & Killarney: Travel through lush green countryside on your way to Blarney Castle. Along the way, stop for photos of the stately ruins of the Rock of Cashel on their hilltop perch. At Blarney, climb the winding staircase to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone and gain the gift of the gab, or wander the beautiful gardens. Arrive in the friendly, lakeside town of Killarney, where you'll dine at your hotel this evening. (B, D)
Day 4KillarneyRing of Kerry, Skellig Experience & Sheepdog Demonstration: Visit CIE Tours preferred shopping partner Moriarty's in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe, before embarking on the famed Ring of Kerry scenic drive. The winding, 100-mile route reveals breathtaking coastal and mountain views, with plenty of photo stops. Pause for a casual lunch in a cozy restaurant. Continue on to Valentia Island to visit the Skellig Experience, a visitor center telling the story of the neighboring island of Skellig Michael, which you'll see off the coast. Learn how this island, a filming location for 'Star Wars', was once the austere home of early Christian monks. Stroll around the quaint, colorful village of Sneem, and at Moll's Gap for panoramic views of Ireland's highest mountains. Visit a farm to see a demonstration of skilled dogs herding sheep. Return to Killarney and enjoy a free evening to dine and discover the pubs as you wish. (B, L)
Day 5LimerickCliffs of Moher & Medieval Castle Banquet: Take a ferry across the River Shannon, then drive along the coast of County Clare to the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of sandstone soaring almost 700 feet above the Atlantic. Continue on to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a medieval-style feast of traditional Irish fare at a castle. Lords and ladies will serenade you with songs and harp music evocative of medieval times. (December and January departures may offer a different dining experience.) (B, D)
Day 6ShannonTour ends in Shannon: Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Dates/Pricing

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February 23, 2025$1,845.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
March 02, 2025$2,195.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
March 14, 2025$1,895.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
March 21, 2025$2,195.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
March 28, 2025$1,895.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
April 04, 2025$1,945.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
April 11, 2025$1,945.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
April 18, 2025$1,945.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
April 25, 2025$1,945.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
April 30, 2025$1,945.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
May 02, 2025$2,245.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
May 07, 2025$2,245.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
May 18, 2025$2,245.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
May 21, 2025$2,245.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
May 30, 2025$2,245.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
June 02, 2025$2,645.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
June 04, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
June 15, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
June 22, 2025$2,645.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
June 29, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
July 02, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
July 06, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
July 11, 2025$2,645.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
July 14, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
July 21, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
July 28, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 01, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 04, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 08, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 15, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 22, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 25, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 31, 2025$2,645.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 05, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 14, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 21, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 26, 2025$2,295.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
October 03, 2025$2,045.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
October 10, 2025$2,045.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
October 17, 2025$2,045.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
October 24, 2025$2,345.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
November 09, 2025$1,845.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
December 07, 2025$1,795.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
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