Int. Cruise Clients
Like Us on Facebook
Follow Us on Twitter
Instagram
Follow Us on Pinterest
Watch Us on YouTube
Irish Legends (9 Day)
Take a mythical journey on this 9-day tour around Ireland. Explore its history and maybe yours at the Cobh Heritage Center and visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship. Explore Kilkenny's Medieval Mile and the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise which was founded in 545 AD. Discover the huge pre-historic fortress of Dun Aengus and have a pint at Sean's Bar, which dates back to 900AD.
Discover the huge pre-historic fortress of Dun Aengus and have a pint at Sean's Bar, which dates back to 900AD. Your journey will take you to Dublin, Waterford, Killarney, Dingle, Galway and the Aran Islands.
9 Days • fr. $2,945
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- A welcome drink with your group at Malahide Castle during the first evening of the tour
- A visit to the Irish National Stud in Kildare
- Lunch in the Kilkenny Design Centre
- A walking tour with a local guide to see the gems along the Medieval Mile in Kilkenny
- A visit to the House of Waterford Crystal
- A walking tour of Waterford with a local guide
- A visit to the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross
- A visit to the Cobh Heritage Centre, which traces the history of emigration over a number of centuries from Ireland to North America
- A visit to Blarney Castle
- A drive along the south shore of the Dingle Peninsula
- A stop at the South Pole Inn
- A drink, dinner and entertainment at Foley’s Bar and Restaurant
- A visit to the Cliffs of Moher
- A sheepdog demonstration
- A panoramic tour of Galway
- A visit to Inishmore, the largest of the three Aran Islands
- A visit to Dun Aengus, a huge pre-historic fortress
- A visit to Clonmacnoise, a monastic settlement founded in 545 AD
- A stop at Sean’s Bar for an Irish coffee in Athlone, which dates back to 900AD
- Handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of all coach tours. Size should not exceed 30 x 20 x 10 inches and weight should be under 50 lbs. Luggage is carried at owner's risk throughout the tour unless insured.
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
- Full daily breakfasts (except Day 1)
- 2 lunches plus afternoon tea and scones
- 6 dinners
Hotel Details
- Dunboyne Castle Hotel, in Dunboyne, Ireland (1 night)
- Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny, Ireland (2 nights)
- Killarney Towers Hotel in Killarney, Ireland (2 nights)
- Salthill Hotel in Galway, Ireland (1 night)
- Radisson Blue Royal Hotel Dublin in Dublin, Ireland (1 night)
Day 1
Dublin Arrival | Malahide Castle Location Information Description
Dunboyne, Ireland
Your tour begins at 2:00 PM at Dunboyne Castle Hotel. (We strongly recommend you arrange an airport transfer when you book your tour.) Head out to visit Malahide Castle, first built in 1185 and filled with medieval artifacts.
Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dinner in your hotel.
Dinner
Dunboyne Castle Hotel
Day 2
National Stud | Kilkenny Walk Location Information Description
Kilkenny, Ireland
Visit the home of equine royalty: the Irish National Stud in Kildare, the heart of Irish horse racing. Some of the world’s finest thoroughbreds live in these beautiful surroundings. Walk through the gardens before heading to Kilkenny.
In Kilkenny you’ll enjoy lunch in the Kilkenny Design Centre. Take a walking tour with a local guide to see the gems along the Medieval Mile, a stretch of city streets from cathedral to castle, with buildings dating back as far as the 13th century.
Dine independently and explore as you wish this evening.
Breakfast, Lunch
Newpark Hotel
Day 3
House of Waterford Crystal | Dunbrody Famine Ship Location Information Description
Waterford, Ireland
Visit the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner; see skilled artisans create crystal masterpieces on a factory tour.
Then join a local guide for a walking tour of Waterford; discover the history of this port city, the oldest in Ireland, and its many colorful characters. Take time to explore independently.
Location Information Description
Kilkenny, Ireland
Head to New Ross to visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship, a replica of a vessel that in the 1840s brought desperate emigrants fleeing famine to new lives in North America.
Breakfast, Dinner
Newpark Hotel
Day 4
Cobh Heritage Centre | Blarney Castle Location Information Description
Cobh, Ireland
Travel south to Cobh, the last port of call of the Titanic and where many places associated with the liner still exist. Visit the Cobh Heritage Centre, which traces the history of emigration over a number of centuries from Ireland to North America.
Location Information Description
Blarney, Ireland
Head to Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone or stroll through the spacious parklands to view Blarney House before traveling on to Killarney.
Location Information Description
Killarney, Ireland
Overnight in Killarney.
Breakfast, Dinner
Killarney Towers Hotel
Day 5
Killarney | Dingle Peninsula Location Information Description
Dingle, Ireland
Discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula as you drive along the south shore to admire views of heathery mountains, sandy stretches of beach, and rocky headlands. Stop at the South Pole Inn to learn about Tom Crean, an early Irish explorer who braved the South Pole.
Browse around the town of Dingle and enjoy a drink, dinner and entertainment at Foley’s Bar and Restaurant before returning to Killarney.
Location Information Description
Killarney, Ireland
Overnight in Killarney
Breakfast, Dinner
Killarney Towers Hotel
Day 6
Cliffs of Moher | Galway Location Information Description
The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Embark on a ferry ride across the River Shannon before driving to the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above churning Atlantic swells. Walk along the top of the cliffs; on a clear day you can see great views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands.
Location Information Description
Burren, Ireland
Immerse yourself in life at a traditional farm and watch a farmer demonstrate how his trained dogs herd sheep. Enjoy tea and homemade scones at the farm.
Location Information Description
Galway, Ireland
Head to Galway for a panoramic city tour followed by dinner. Overnight in Galway.
Breakfast, Dinner
Salthill Hotel
Day 7
Aran Islands | Dun Aengus Location Information Description
Inishmore, Ireland
Set out on a ferry across Galway Bay for Inishmore, the largest of the three Aran Islands. The hardy islanders still speak the Irish language and maintain traditional fishing and farming methods.
Location Information Description
Dun Aengus, Ireland
Head to Dun Aengus, a huge pre-historic fortress perched on sheer cliffs above the Atlantic. Visit Kilronan, the island’s main village, for a casual lunch, then take some time to explore before returning by ferry.
Location Information Description
Galway, Ireland
Overnight in Galway.
Breakfast, Lunch
Salthill Hotel
Day 8
Clonmacnoise | Sean’s Bar Location Information Description
Clonmacnoise, Ireland
Visit Clonmacnoise, a monastic settlement founded in 545 AD and set on the banks of the River Shannon. Marvel at elaborate High Celtic crosses decorated with biblical scenes, and walk around the many church ruins and two round towers.
Location Information Description
Athlone, Ireland
Head to nearby Athlone and stop at Sean’s Bar for an Irish coffee. This pub has a documented history going back to 900 AD – and is featured in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest pub in Europe. During renovations in 1970, ancient walls and old coins dating back centuries were discovered.
Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
In the evening, head to Dublin’s Abbey Tavern for an Irish dinner and lively show.
Breakfast, Dinner
Radisson Blue Royal Hotel Dublin
Day 9
Tour Ends in Dublin Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 70 days or more prior to departure: Forfeiture of deposit
- 69 - 16 days prior to departure: 30% per person
- 15 - 8 days prior to departure: 50% per person
- 7 - 1 days prior to departure: 90% per person
- On day of departure: 100% per person
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A non-refundable land deposit of $250 per person is required for coach tours. Deposits are required within 5 days of making the reservation. Early booking discounts require higher deposits.
- The final payment must be made by credit card no later than 80 days prior to departure date. If payment is not received as scheduled, the reservation will automatically cancel and deposit payment become forfeit.
- Once confirmed any revision to land tours will incur a $50 handling fee per booking. If clients cancel from one tour and rebook on another tour or another date, a cancellation fee may apply. Revisions are not permitted within 14 days of departure or once documents have been issued.
- Documents will be shipped by U.P.S. ground service approximately 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received. If documents are required earlier, sufficient notice id required to arrange for early delivery by regular service. Late bookings will incur an express service delivery charge.
