7 Day Best Of Ireland South

Authentic Local Experiences

• Visit a farm in the beautiful mountains of County Kerry and watch border collies hard at work as they round up 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 State ceremonies.

Dining Experiences

6 breakfasts (B) and 5 dinners (D) including a lively medieval castle banquet, plus tea and scones at a sheep farm.

This tour is run by CIE tours.

Best of Ireland South (Tour B) – 7 Days / 6 Nights / 11 meals

B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

Day 1: Independent Touring in Dublin

Independent Touring in Dublin

Tour begins at 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. Enjoy your day with an independent Dublin open-top bus tour and a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions — Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, or GPO Witness History. This bustling city has plenty of museums, shops, and parks you may also enjoy visiting. In the evening, you are free to dine at one of the many restaurants and pubs that Dublin has to offer.

Day 2 Dublin Tour | Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Book of Kells, Trinity Collage, Dublin, Ireland

Enjoy a free morning in Dublin for further independent sightseeing with the included vouchers. Then your tour departs at 2:30 PM from the hotel lobby and sets off on a panoramic tour of Dublin city center. Visit the award-winning Teeling Distillery. This new distillery in the heart of the city was Dublin’s first distillery to open in 125 years. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink and dinner with your group. (B, D)

Day 3 Sheepdog Demonstration | Blarney Castle | Killarney

Blarney Castle

Relax and enjoy the farmlands of the picturesque midlands. Savor farm life as you visit a traditional farm; enjoy homemade scones with tea, and watch trained dogs show off their skills herding sheep. Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or explore the tranquil gardens. Travel through Macroom and into County Kerry where the scenery becomes more mountainous. Arrive in the charming town of Killarney. (B, D)

Day 4: Dingle Peninsula & Traditional Irish Dinner

Dingle Peninsula

Discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula, made famous in the movies “Ryan’s Daughter” and “Far & Away,” which showcased the wonderful scenery found here. Travel to Slea Head at the westernmost tip of the peninsula for awesome views of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish entertainment over dinner.  (B, D)

Day 5: Jaunting Car Ride & Limerick Panoramic Tour

Limerick City, Ireland

Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through the Killarney National Park to tour the scenic Ross Castle and Kenmare Estate. Head to the village of Adare, famous for its main street lined with thatched cottages and colorful gardens. Proceed to Limerick and take a panoramic tour.  (B, D)

Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Galway

The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Travel along the coast of County Clare to view the Cliffs of Moher, which soar almost 700 feet above churning Atlantic swells. Walk along the top of the cliffs to O’Brien’s Tower for great views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. Take a guided walking tour of the old city of Galway. In the evening, head out for a medieval-style feast, where lords and ladies will serenade you with music and songs from days of yore.  (B, D)

Day 7: Tour ends in Shannon

Your tour ends after breakfast today.
(B)

B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner