8 Day Irish Heritage & Dromoland Castle

Authentic Local Experiences

• Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Killarney during a horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle and Kenmare Estate
  Visit Glasnevin National Cemetery – the world’s first cemetery museum, it offers a fascinating look at Irish history.

Dining Experiences

• 7 breakfasts (B) and 6 dinners (D) including a lively medieval castle banquet, award-winning Rozzers Restaurant at Killeen House in Killarney, and dinner and a traditional show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub. Guests will also dine at the exclusive Dromoland Castle

This tour is run by CIE tours.

2020 Irish Heritage & Dromoland Castle – 8 Days / 7 Nights / 13 Meals

B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

Day 1 Limerick | King John’s Castle | Medieval Castle Banquet

Your tour departs from your Limerick hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic tour of the city. Next, visit King John’s Castle and immerse yourself in 800 years of dramatic local history. Then enjoy a welcome drink with your group before departing for a medieval-style banquet.

• (D)

Day 2 Cliffs of Moher | Shannon Ferry | Foynes Flying Boat Museum

Take in the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic surf. Relax on a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary. Discover the fascinating story of Ireland’s role in the early days of international aviation as you tour the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, and savor an Irish Coffee where the drink was invented. Travel on to Tralee where you’ll dine in your hotel.

(B, D)

Day 3 Ring of Kerry | Sheepdog Demonstration | Rozzers Restaurant

Visit Moriarty’s, in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe, then embark on Ireland’s most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry. You’ll have plenty of photo stops along the route, which features some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery and some of the locations from the Star Wars films. Passing through Waterville and the village of Sneem, stop at Moll’s Gap for views of the mountainous Macgillycuddy’s Reeks. Enjoy free time to see the village of Kenmare, watch expert dogs demonstrate their skills at a sheep farm. Visit Killarney for time to explore independently before dining at the award-winning Rozzers Restaurant in Killeen House Hotel.
(B, D)

Day 4 Jameson Experience | Cobh Heritage Centre | Waterford Walking Tour

Visit the Jameson Experience in Midleton to explore the rich tradition of whiskey distilling. At the Cobh Heritage Centre you can trace your ancestors, learn more about the ill-fated Titanic and Lusitania, or immerse yourself in the history of Irish emigrants. Relax as you follow the coastal route to Waterford. In the evening, walk with a local historian who will reveal Waterford’s Viking and medieval past.
(B, D)

Day 5 House of Waterford Crystal | Glendalough

• Watch skilled artisans create sparkling masterpieces at the House of Waterford Crystal. Travel through the stunning scenery of the Wicklow Mountains on the way to Glendalough, one of Ireland’s most beautiful destinations. There you’ll explore the remains of one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland, founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Continue on to your hotel in Dublin. This evening dine on Irish specialties at the Merry Ploughboy Pub while enjoying a lively show of traditional Irish songs and step-dancing.
  (B, D)

Day 6 Experience Glasnevin | Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour in Dublin

Set out on a panoramic tour of Dublin to see the highlights of Ireland’s capital city. Next, tour Experience Glasnevin, the world’s first cemetery museum, telling the story of the 1.5 million people buried there. It offers fascinating insight into Irish history and the people who lived it. Spend the afternoon touring independently, with your tickets to the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour, and choose one of these popular attractions: Teeling Distillery, Guinness Storehouse, the GPO Museum, or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
(B)

Day 7 Irish National Stud | Dromoland Castle Hotel

Visit the home of equine royalty, The Irish National Stud, where you’ll see impeccably-bred stallions alongside protective mares, frolicking foals, and athletic yearlings. Stroll around the delightful grounds to explore St. Fiachra’s Garden and the Japanese Gardens. Travel to the majestic and deluxe Dromoland Castle Hotel. Relax in the elegant surroundings of this wonderful fairytale castle. Savor a delicious farewell dinner in the oak-paneled dining room.
(B, D)

Day 8 Tour Ends in Dromoland

Your tour ends after breakfast.
(B)

B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner