Authentic Local Experiences:
- Discover traditional skills at the Ulster Folk Museum, an open-air museum that asks how old ways of life may help us create a more sustainable future.
- Discover the colorful histories of Belfast, Derry, and Westport on walking tours with local guides.
- Enjoy a flight of locally brewed craft beers with your dinner at the Walled City Brewery, a family-owned establishment located in a former army barracks in the historic heart of Derry city.
Dining Experiences:
- 7 hot breakfasts (B) and 4 dinners (D)
Trip Highlights:
- Cliffs of Moher
- Down Cathedral
- Giant’s Causeway
- Medieval Castle Banquet
- Pearse Lyons Distillery
- Titanic Belfast
- Ulster Folk Museum
- Walled City Brewery (CIE Tours Exclusive)
Hotels:
- Hyatt Centric The Liberties, Dublin (1)
- Hilton Belfast Hotel, Belfast (2)
- Ebrington Hotel, Derry (1)
- The Wyatt Hotel, Westport (2)
- Limerick Strand Hotel, Limerick (1)
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1
Dublin City Tour & Pearse Lyons Distillery
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic tour of Dublin, seeing such sights as elegant Georgian townhouses, St Stephen’s Green and the River Liffey. Visit the Pearse Lyons Distillery, Dublin’s only independent, family-owned distillery, in the former St James’s Church in the Liberties. Taste the whiskey and hear tales dating back to the 12th century as you tour this lovingly restored church. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.
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2
Down Cathedral, St Patrick Centre, Ulster Folk Museum & Belfast
Visit Down Cathedral where St Patrick’s historical burial site is marked by a huge boulder. Immerse yourself in his work, life, and times in the nearby St Patrick Centre. Explore open-air exhibits and see craft demonstrations at the Ulster Folk Museum, which showcases traditional heritage. Head to central Belfast for time to relax before dinner at your hotel. (B, D)
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3
Titanic Belfast & Belfast Walking Tour
Tour central Belfast to see Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square, and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about the ill-fated liner, and in the afternoon, join a local guide for a walking tour of Belfast before spending time on your own. (B)
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4
Giant’s Causeway, Derry Walking Tour & Walled City Brewery
Drive north along the Nine Glens of Antrim for views of mountains, valleys, and coastline. This scenic region is one of the locations for “Game of Thrones.” Stop for photos at the ruins of Dunluce Castle. Explore the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago. In Derry, join a local guide for a short walking tour around the defensive walls that encircle the compact old city. Then visit the Walled City Brewery, an award-winning CIE Tours Exclusive venue, for dinner and a flight of their craft beers. (B, D)
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5
Donegal & Westport Walking Tour
Travel through the rugged countryside of Donegal, renowned for heathery hills, sheep and the many tweeds made from their wool. Visit CIE Tours’ preferred shopping partner, Triona Design in Ardara, for a demonstration of hand weaving. Drive around Donegal Bay and through Counties Sligo and Mayo. Take a walking tour of historic Westport with a local guide, stopping in a pub for a drink. Dine at your hotel this evening. (B, D)
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6
Sheepdog Demonstration & Kylemore Abbey & Gardens
Enjoy views of the pilgrimage mountain of Croagh Patrick and visit the beautiful town of Leenane. Watch skilled dogs herd sheep at a local farm. View Killary Harbor, Ireland’s only fjord, then travel through scenic Connemara to visit Kylemore Abbey, a romantic castle set beside a tranquil lake. See its elegant rooms, the charming chapel, and the Victorian Walled Garden. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening enjoying the lively town of Westport at your leisure. (B)
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7
Galway, Cliffs of Moher & Medieval Castle Banquet
Travel to Galway for free time to explore the heart of this vibrant city, with its street musicians, cafés, and medieval streetscape. Next visit the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic. Spend your evening in an authentic castle enjoying a medieval-style banquet. (B, D)
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8
Tour Ends in Limerick
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.
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