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Southern Gems
Dublin/Shannon 2024 (7 Days)
Tour Description:
Stay in the smaller towns of historic Kinsale, Dingle in the midst of glorious scenery and the bustling Ennis for a travel experience with a difference. Visit all the popular regions around the south, including Dublin, Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle and Woollen Mills. Start your vacation in Dublin and end in Shannon.
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Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 26 May 24 — Sunday 02 Jun 24 | Starting at $2,445 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 09 Jun 24 — Sunday 16 Jun 24 | Starting at $2,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 23 Jun 24 — Sunday 30 Jun 24 | Starting at $2,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 02 Aug 24 — Friday 09 Aug 24 | Starting at $2,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 18 Aug 24 — Sunday 25 Aug 24 | Starting at $2,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 01 Sep 24 — Sunday 08 Sep 24 | Starting at $2,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 22 Sep 24 — Sunday 29 Sep 24 | Starting at $2,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 29 Sep 24 — Sunday 06 Oct 24 | Starting at $2,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 06 Oct 24 — Sunday 13 Oct 24 | Starting at $2,295 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 13 Oct 24 — Sunday 20 Oct 24 | Starting at $2,295 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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 Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice.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 & SightseeingAuthentic Local Experiences:
- Hear the colorful story of the picturesque port town of Kinsale – and the role it played in Irish, English and Spanish history in the 1600s. A local guide will lead you through the medieval streets.
- Savor the distinctive, handmade flavors of Murphy’s Ice Cream, made with milk from local Kerry cows, in the charming town of Dingle.
Trip Highlights:
- Irish Night in Dublin
- Blarney Castle
- Blasket Centre
- Cliffs of Moher
- Dublin Castle
- Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
- Kinsale
- Dingle Peninsula Drive/Slea Head Loop
- Medieval Castle Banquet
Dining Experiences:
- 6 Breakfasts (B) and 4 Dinners (D)
Hotels:
- The Gibson Hotel | Dublin (2)
- Kinsale Hotel & Spa | Kinsale (1)
- Dingle Skellig Hotel | Dingle (2)
- Oakwood Hotel | Shannon (1)
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDublin City Tour | Dublin Castle
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your Dublin hotel. Take a panoramic tour of the city, then tour splendid Dublin Castle. Learn the pivotal role of the Castle in Irish history since it began as a medieval fortress, and see the lavish State Apartments – once the residence of English viceroys, and today the site of presidential inaugurations. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before enjoying an evening free to dine as you wish.
Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour | Taylors Three Rock Pub
Tour Dublin independently, on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Plus choose a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions – Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, or the GPO Museum. Join your group in the evening for a dinner of Irish specialties and a lively show at Taylors Three Rock Pub. (B, D)
Blarney Castle | Kinsale Walking Tour
Travel to Blarney Castle; climb the winding staircase to kiss its famous stone or enjoy the gardens. Go to Kinsale, a picturesque old fishing town now known for art galleries and gourmet food. Join a local guide for a fascinating walk around its historic streets, once besieged by the Spanish Armada, before dinner at your hotel. (B, D)
Killarney | Dingle
Head west to the bustling, friendly town of Killarney, where you will have free time to explore. Next, visit Moriarty's in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Continue on to Dingle, where you will dine at your hotel. (B, D)
Slea Head Loop | Blasket Centre | Murphy's Ice Cream | Dingle
Set out on the Slea Head Loop, one of Ireland’s most beautiful drives, through scenic ocean and mountain vistas. Visit the Blasket Centre in Dunquin to learn about the Blasket Islands, visible off the coast. Abandoned in 1954, they were once a lively outpost of traditional culture and language. Return to Dingle and visit Murphy's Ice Cream; taste their distinctive flavors like Irish Orange Marmalade, Brown Bread, and Dingle Gin. Take the rest of the day to wander and dine as you wish in this quaint seaside village. (B)
Cliffs of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet
Visit the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, which recalls how a small village became one of the world’s greatest hubs for air travel in the 1930s and 1940s. Drive to the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. In the evening, head to a castle for a medieval-style banquet with traditional songs and stories. (B, D)
Tour Ends in Shannon
Your 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.
