2024 Vacations

Book early and save 15%

Book any of our wonderful self-drive vacation packages before the 31st of May 2024 to receive a 15% discount off your tour price!
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or special event packages.

Tour Overview

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12 nights in Ireland gives you great scope for exploring Ireland’s best honeymoon locations. Begin your tour of Ireland in Cork where romantic locations on your itinerary will include Blarney Castle and the picturesque harbour town of Kinsale.  Journey to Kerry which is a great stop for anyone looking for an affordable honeymoon in Ireland due to its many free sightseeing opportunities, both on the Ring of Kerry and on the Dingle Peninsula.  Finally with three nights in Galway, you have ample time to visit the wildly beautiful Connemara region famous for its scenery and Kylemore Abbey as well as Galway City which is regarded as Ireland’s festival capital. 

What's included

  • 12 Nights Accommodation with Full Irish Breakfast 
  • Romantic Cruise on the Lakes of Killarney (Available/Included May to September)
  • Romantic Horse & Carriage Ride through Killarney National Park
  • Personal Irish Tourism Touring Guide
  • Discount vouchers for many of Ireland’s best visitor attractions

Tour highlights

  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Dingle Peninsula
  • Dublin
  • Killarney
  • Galway
  • Cork
  • Blarney Castle
  • Galway Bay
  • Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms

Overnights for this tour

  • Cork for 3 Nights 
  • Kerry for 3 Nights 
  • Galway for 3 Nights 
  • Clare for 3 Nights 

Accommodation options

Superior & First Class Hotels

  • Luxury Accommodation & Service in our 4-Star Hotels
  • Country Manor Houses
  • Deluxe Accommodation in our 4 & 5 Star Irish Castles
  • Our Recommended & Handpicked B&B's, all rooms with private bath facilities
  • Any Combination of the above

Day 1 - Independent Touring in Dublin

Tour begins at 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. Enjoy your day with 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 GPO Witness History. This bustling city has plenty of museums, shops, and parks you may also enjoy visiting. Your after-hours visit is a CIE Tours Exclusive - you'll enjoy a welcome drink there with your group before dinner..

Day 2 - Dublin Tour & Book of Kells

Enjoy a free morning in Dublin for further independent sightseeing with the included vouchers. Meet your guide at 2:00 PM in the hotel lobby and set off on an orientation tour of Dublin city center. Enjoy a walking tour of Trinity College with a local guide. Proceed on to view the Book of Kells, the famous 9th-century illuminated manuscript that contains four Gospels. Next, visit the Little Museum of Dublin; located in a Georgian townhouse, it tells the fascinating story of the city. In the evening, enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dinner. (B, D)

Day 3 - Blarney Castle & Killarney

Relax and enjoy the farmlands of the picturesque midlands. Get a taste of farm life at a nearby sheep farm. Enjoy scones with tea and watch trained dogs herd sheep. Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or explore the tranquil gardens. Travel through Macroom and into County Kerry where the scenery becomes more mountainous. Arrive in the charming town of Killarney. (B, D)

Day 4 - Dingle Peninsula & Traditional Irish Dinner

Discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula, made famous in the movies “Ryan's Daughter” and “Far & Away,” which showcased the wonderful scenery found here. Travel to Slea Head at the westernmost tip of the peninsula for awesome views of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish entertainment over dinner. (B, D)

Day 5 - Jaunting Car Ride & Limerick Panoramic Tour

Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through the Killarney National Park to tour the scenic Ross Castle and Kenmare Estate. Head to the village of Adare, famous for its main street lined with thatched cottages and colorful gardens. Proceed to Limerick and take a panoramic tour. (B, D)

Day 6 - Cliffs of Moher & Galway

Travel along the coast of County Clare to view the Cliffs of Moher, which soar almost 700 feet above churning Atlantic swells. Walk along the top of the cliffs to O’Brien’s Tower for great views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. Take a guided walking tour of the old city of Galway. In the evening, head out for a medieval-style feast, where lords and ladies will serenade you with music and songs from days of yore. (B, D)

Day 7 - Tour ends in Shannon

Your tour ends after breakfast today. B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner All components of this tour (hotels, visits and attractions) for 2020 itineraries are subject to change until finalized in September 2019.   >

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2024 Vacations

Book early and save 15%

Book any of our wonderful self-drive vacation packages before the 31st of May 2024 to receive a 15% discount off your tour price!
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or special event packages.

Tour Prices

Below, you will find a price for this self drive tour including your car rental. While we offer very competitive rates for our car rental inclusive packages, this allows you to shop around for your own car rental price should you wish to.

Pricing for other accommodation and transport options is also available upon request. Please also note that all of our driving tours itineraries and sightseeing guides are available to those wishing to avail of one of our experienced driver guides.

Please note we charge in Euros. Prices in other currencies are for indication only and subject to fluctuation.

ACCOMMODATION WITH CAR RENTAL PRICING

Notes

  • Please note prices are per person based on 2 persons in each room with full Irish breakfast and taxes included.
  • Romantic Horse & Carriage Ride through Killarney National Park included
  • Price includes Boat Cruise on the Lakes of Killarney (Available/Included May to September) 
  • Personal Irish Tourism Touring Guide & Discount vouchers to hundreds of Ireland’s attraction  included
  • The Combination package includes 6 Nights in 3*** Hotels, 3 nights in Luxury Manor House Hotels & 3 Nights in our hand-picked B&B's.
  • Children Sharing with 2 adults (aged 2-11) pay 40% of the Adult option.
  • Children under the age of 2 are free when sharing with 2 Adults.
  • Your Accommodation & Car Rental Package rate includes an Economy class car eg., Opel Corsa or Fiat Punto.
  • Included with your car is all compulsory insurances - Collision Damage Waiver insurance (CDW with an excess/deductible), theft protection insurance, location fee of €30, Road fund tax, sales tax at 13.5%, unlimited free mileage, third party liability insurance, 24 hour peace of mind break down cover.

Private Chauffeur Option Available For This Tour

  • Enjoy the services of an experienced and friendly driver guide
  • Luxury vehicles so you get to travel in style and comfort
  • Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar and sometime narrow roads
  • With our knowledgeable drivers you see more in less time
  • You get to see the scenery instead of worrying about crashing into it!
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Prices in other currencies are indicative only. Please note that we charge in Euro.

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