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Jewels of Ireland
Discover enchanting Ireland including the Dingle Peninsula and Kinsale, Connemara, the Cliffs of Moher, Giant’s Causeway and Slieve League Sea Cliffs. Visit the Dark Hedges, famous from Game of Thrones, and meet locals on unique farm visits.
The beauty of Ireland is obvious as you will see during your 15 day Jewels of Ireland tour from CIE Tours. This expert-planned tour features an itinerary that will have you visiting nearly every major landmark and destination in Ireland as you spend your nights in some of the most incredible hotels and inns in the region. The 15 day Jewels of Ireland tour points a spotlight, as the name suggest, on the jewels that make Ireland such a special place to visit.
15 Days • fr. $3,369
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- Blasket Center
- Boyne Valley Visitor Center
- Dingle Bay Cruise
- The Dark Hedges
- Donegal Castle
- Giant's Causeway
- Lissadell House
- Slieve League - Europe’s Highest Sea Cliffs
- Titanic Belfast
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
Hotel Details
- The Gibson Hotel in Dublin (2 nights)
- Actons Hotel in Kinsale (1 night)
- Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney (2 nights)
- Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis (1 night)
- Galway Bay Hotel in Galway (2 nights)
- Mill Park Hotel in Donegal (2 nights)
- Radisson Blu Hotel in Belfast (1 night)
- Cabra Castle Hotel in Kingscourt (1 night)
- Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort in Trim (1 night)
- Croke Park Hotel in Dublin (1 night)
Day 1
Russborough House & Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. Head to Blessington for a guided tour around Russborough House, a Palladian mansion filled with interesting treasures, works of art, and early photographic collections. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently this evening.
The Gibson Hotel
Day 2
Dublin Castle, Dublin Tour & Taylors Three Rock
Dublin, Ireland
Tour central Dublin. Take a guided tour of Dublin Castle, the seat of power and government for many centuries, and see the State Apartments. Your afternoon is free to enjoy 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 the General Post Office Museum. Later, head to Taylors Three Rock for a dinner of Irish specialties and a lively show.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Gibson Hotel
Day 3
Blarney Castle & Kinsale Walk
Blarney, Ireland
Travel to Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or walk through the gardens. Treat yourself to Irish-made goods at the Blarney Woollen Mills.
Kinsale, Ireland
Head south to Kinsale, an old fishing town now renowned for sailing and gourmet food. Join a local guide for a short walk around Kinsale’s historic streets.
Breakfast, Dinner
Actons Hotel
Day 4
West Cork Coastal Drive & Killarney
Killarney/Ireland, Ireland
Journey along the rugged western coastline of Cork via Clonakilty and Skibbereen, passing picturesque coves and beaches. Travel to Killarney for some free time and a horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to view Ross Castle and Killarney Estate. Stop for a group photograph. Enjoy dinner at your hotel and a free evening in Killarney.
Breakfast, Dinner
Cahernane House Hotel
Day 5
Scenic Dingle Peninsula & Blasket Centre
Dingle, Ireland
Explore the Slea Head Drive and embark on a scenic boat trip of Dingle Harbour and Bay to view the heathery mountains, sandy beaches, and green landscapes of the Dingle Peninsula. Visit the Blasket Centre in Dunquin to learn about the offshore Blasket Islands and enjoy some free time in Dingle.
Killarney/Ireland, Ireland
Visit the South Pole Inn before continuing to Killarney for a free evening and independent dining.
Breakfast
Cahernane House Hotel
Day 6
Cliffs of Moher & Medieval Castle Banquet
Foynes, Ireland
Visit the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, which recalls air travel in the 1930s and 1940s.
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Drive to the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
Ennis, Ireland
Travel inland to Ennis and head to Knappogue or Bunratty Castle for a medieval-style banquet with traditional songs and stories.
Breakfast, Dinner
Temple Gate Hotel
Day 7
Sheepdog Trials & Galway
Caherconnell, Ireland
Travel through the rounded limestone hills of the Burren to Caherconnell and watch skilled dogs round up sheep and stop in a charming Burren village to explore independently.
Galway, Ireland
Head to Galway for a guided walking tour around the central attractions – the narrow streets, the medieval city walls, and Lynch’s Castle. Enjoy free time to explore before dinner.
Breakfast, Dinner
Galway Bay Hotel
Day 8
Connemara Catamaran Cruise & Homestead Visit
Killary Harbour, Ireland
Drive through Connemara to Leenane for a catamaran cruise of Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only fjord.
Galway, Ireland
At Dan O’Hara’s Homestead, experience farm life and see Connemara ponies, donkeys, and chickens. Savor a farmhouse lunch before heading to Standun in Spiddal for an Irish coffee and a talk on Irish crafts. Spend a free evening in Galway.
Breakfast, Lunch
Galway Bay Hotel
Day 9
Belleek Pottery & Donegal Castle
Donegal, Ireland
Travel north through County Mayo. Stop at Lissadell House in County Sligo for a tour of this 19-century Greek revival mansion. In County Fermanagh, visit Belleek Pottery to see craftspeople create the renowned fine china. Head to Donegal Castle before departing for your hotel for dinner.
Breakfast, Dinner
Mill Park Hotel
Day 10
Slieve League Cliffs & Glengesh Pass
Shanbally, Ireland
Enjoy a coastal drive to view Europe’s highest sea cliffs at Slieve League and enjoy traditional tea and scones.
Ardara, Ireland
continuing through Glencolmcille to the majestic Glengesh Pass to Ardara. Visit Triona Design for demonstrations of spinning, weaving, and knitting. Enjoy some free time to explore before returning to the hotel for dinner.
Donegal, Ireland
Overnight in Donegal.
Breakfast, Dinner
Mill Park Hotel
Day 11
Derry Walk & Giant’s Causeway
Londonderry, United Kingdom
Meet with a local guide for a walking tour to see Derry’s medieval walls, the Diamond, and St. Columb’s Cathedral.
Belfast, United Kingdom
Overnight in Belfast.
Breakfast, Dinner
Radisson Blu Hotel
Day 12
Titanic Belfast & Hillsborough Castle
Belfast, United Kingdom
Tour Belfast and see a city filled with grand Victorian buildings. Visit Titanic Belfast and discover the city’s rich maritime history including the shipyards where the RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Hillsborough Castle, the residence of the Secretary of State of Northern Ireland.
Kingscourt, Ireland
Drive to Kingscourt to Cabra Castle Hotel, built in 1760, and enjoy free time. After dinner, enjoy a lively step-dancing display.
Breakfast, Dinner
Cabra Castle Hotel
Day 13
Brú na Bóinne
Trim, Ireland
Visit Brú na Bóinne to learn about the 5,000-year old burial tombs of Newgrange and Knowth. Enjoy a free afternoon before enjoying dinner at your hotel.
Breakfast, Dinner
Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort
Day 14
Independent Dublin Sightseeing
Dublin, Ireland
Enjoy your independent open-top bus tour and a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions – Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, or the General Post Office Museum.
Breakfast
Croke Park Hotel
Day 15
Depart Dublin for Home
Dublin, Ireland
Your program ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 70 days or more prior to departure: Forfeiture of deposit
- 69 - 46 days prior to departure: 25% per person
- 45 - 8 days prior to departure: 35% per person
- 7 - 1 days prior to departure: 50% 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.
