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Irish Gold
Dublin/Dublin 2024 (8 Days)
Tour Description:
Enjoy superb hotels with wonderful amenities and meals on this program. Spend a fun evening with traditional entertainment in Killarney and fine dining at a popular restaurant in Dublin. Start and end your tour in Dublin, with overnights in Galway, Killarney and Waterford along the way. Daily sightseeing includes scenic drives and a jaunting car ride in Killarney.
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Dates & Pricing
| Wednesday 15 May 24 — Thursday 23 May 24 | Starting at $2,795 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 26 May 24 — Monday 03 Jun 24 | Starting at $2,795 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 31 May 24 — Saturday 08 Jun 24 | Starting at $2,795 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 05 Jun 24 — Thursday 13 Jun 24 | Starting at $2,945 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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| Friday 06 Sep 24 — Saturday 14 Sep 24 | Starting at $2,945 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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| Sunday 06 Oct 24 — Monday 14 Oct 24 | Starting at $2,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & Sightseeingh3 class="ths">CIE Tours Exclusive:
- Hear traditional music as you sip a drink at the Marine Bar in Dungarvan. This lively pub, owned by musician Christy O’Neill, dates back nearly 300 years.
- Join generations of pub-goers in raising a glass at Sean’s Bar in Athlone. Featured in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest bar in Europe, it’s been serving thirsty customers since 900 AD.
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Trip Highlights:
- Sean’s Bar in Athlone
- Blarney Castle
- Jaunting Car Ride
- Irish Night in Killarney
- Cliffs of Moher
- Pearse Lyons Distillery
- Ring of Kerry Highlights
- Kylemore Abbey & Gardens
- Marine Bar in Dungarvan – CIE Tours Exclusive
- House of Waterford Crystal
- Dublin Restaurant Dinner
Dining Experiences:
- 7 Breakfasts (B) and 4 Dinners (D)
Hotels:
- Royal Marine Hotel | Dun Laoghaire (1)
- Galmont Hotel | Galway (2)
- Great Southern Killarney | Killarney (2)
- Granville Hotel | Waterford (1)
- Clayton Hotel Burlington | Dublin (1)
Authentic Local Experiences:
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDublin City Tour | Pearse Lyons Distillery
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your hotel in Dún Laoghaire, a charming seaside suburb. Get started with a panoramic tour of Dublin, seeing historic O’Connell Street, Georgian buildings and squares, and St Stephen’s Green. Visit the historic Liberties section of the city to explore Pearse Lyons Distillery. Housed inside an old church, Pearse Lyons offers a distinctive experience; you’ll hear fascinating stories about the church and the neighborhood as well as sample the whiskey. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink with your fellow guests, and then enjoy an independent evening of dining and exploring as you wish.
Sean’s Bar | Galway Walking Tour
Head to the vibrant, artistic city of Galway. Along the way, enjoy a drink at Sean’s Bar in Athlone. The oldest pub in Europe, Sean’s Bar has been quenching thirsts since 900 AD. Join a local guide for a walking tour through Galway and discover this thriving city of medieval winding lanes and buzzing street life. Enjoy free time to explore Galway on your own, then join your fellow travelers for dinner at your hotel. (B, D)
Connemara | Catamaran Cruise | Kylemore Abbey & Gardens
Explore scenic Connemara to admire how constantly-changing cloud formations give granite hills, sparkling lakes and peat bogs an added dimension. Take a short catamaran cruise of Killary Harbour, a 9-mile fjord (seasonal). Tour Kylemore Abbey, set beside a tranquil lake, and see its elegant rooms, the charming church, and the Victorian Walled Gardens. Return to Galway where the evening is free to explore the city. (B)
Sheepdog Visit | Cliffs of Moher | Kate Kearney’s Cottage
Travel south around Galway Bay and through the stark beauty of the Burren, a distinctive limestone landscape. Immerse yourself in farm life as you watch trained sheepdogs herd their flock. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, rising 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic surf. Ferry across the River Shannon estuary to the lovely town of Killarney. In the evening, visit Kate Kearney’s Cottage for a lively show of traditional music and dance over dinner. (B, D)
Jaunting Car Ride | Ring of Kerry Highlights | Kenmare
Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through Killarney National Park to scenic Ross Castle, set on the shores of Lough Leane. See the highlights of Ireland’s most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry. The stunning coastal and mountain landscapes will provide plenty of photo opportunities. Visit Moriarty’s, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, in the Gap of Dunloe. Visit the colorful village of Kenmare and enjoy free time to explore its charming craft shops, art galleries and cafes. When you return to Killarney, your evening is free to explore as you wish. (B)
Blarney Castle | Marine Bar in Dungarvan | House of Waterford Crystal
Drive through the mountains into rich farming country on the way to Blarney Castle. Kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or explore the tranquil gardens. Travel along the coast to the Marine Bar in Dungarvan, a CIE Tours exclusive venue, for some traditional music. Continue to Waterford, where you’ll watch skilled artisans create sparkling masterpieces during your visit to the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. (B, D)
Waterford Walking Tour | Kilkenny | Dinner in Dublin
Join a local guide for a walking tour through the narrow streets of Waterford, discovering its fascinating past. In Kilkenny, you’ll have free time to explore the medieval city center and tour the beautifully restored Kilkenny Castle. Here you will see glorious 17th-century tapestries, family portraits, and sumptuous furnishings reflecting the lifestyle of the Butler family who once resided there. Travel on to Dublin, where you’ll dine with a glass of wine at The Donnybrook Gastropub. (B, D)
Tour Ends in Dublin
8-day tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
