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Best of Ireland South - 8 day tour

Small Tour
Duration

8 Days

From

$3245

Tour Code: CIE-South8
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Ireland’s finest attractions in a week-long trip 

Give us a week, and we’ll tour the best of Ireland with you. Thrill at the amazing Cliffs of Moher and the gorgeous Dingle Peninsula on this perfect introduction to the Emerald Isle. Available as a 6, 7, or 8 day tour to fit your schedule.

Best of Ireland South – 6 day tour

Best of Ireland South – 7 day tour with independent day

Best of Ireland South – 7 day tour with Kildare

Highlights

  • Blarney Castle
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Village of Adare
  • Dingle Peninsula
  • Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney
  • Sheepdog Demonstration
  • Medieval Castle Banquet
  • Muckross Schoolhouse
  • Taylors Three Rock Pub

What's included?

  • Full daily breakfast and many meals*
  • An evening of Irish entertainment
  • Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
  • Welcome drinks with your group
  • Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
  • All entrance fees to attractions
  • Comprehensive travel itinerary

*Breakfast is not included on Day 1

 

Tour Itinerary

Explore Dublin independently onboard the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour and see this vibrant city of Georgian squares, bustling pubs, and the River Liffey. Choose a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions using your voucher: the Guinness Storehouse, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or the GPO Museum. You are free to explore the restaurants and pubs of the city center or return to your hotel for independent dining as you wish.

Enjoy a free morning in Dublin for further independent sightseeing. Depart from your hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic tour of Dublin city center. Visit the award-winning Teeling Distillery in the heart of the historic Liberties. When it opened in 2015, it was Dublin’s first distillery to open in 125 years. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink and then visit Taylors Three Rock for dinner and an evening of Irish music and dance. (B, D)

Relax and enjoy the farmlands of the picturesque midlands. Savor farm life as you visit a traditional farm; enjoy homemade scones with tea, and watch trained dogs show off their skills by herding 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 charming Killarney, where you’ll dine in your hotel. (B, D)

Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through the Killarney National Park to Ross Castle. See the highlights of the Ring of Kerry, Ireland’s most famous coastal drive, and travel on to the charming town of Kenmare for some independent time. Visit Moriarty’s in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish entertainment with dinner at Quill’s Farmhouse at Muckross Traditional Farms. (B, D)

Discover the spectacular vistas of the Dingle Peninsula and its rugged coastline. See scenic Slea Head before going to the friendly town of Dingle for some free time. Depart Dingle, take a ferry across the Shannon Estuary, and arrive at your hotel in County Clare. This evening, dine at a medieval-style feast, where lords and ladies will serenade you with songs and music from days of yore. (B, D)

Travel along the coast of County Clare to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the churning Atlantic. Drive through the austerely beautiful landscape of the Burren on your way to Galway. Join a local guide in Galway for a walking tour of this thriving historic city; see its charming medieval streetscape, filled with small local shops, cafés, and many street musicians. Return to your hotel for dinner. (B, D)

Enjoy the scenic Irish countryside on your way to Kildare where you’ll visit the home of equine royalty, The Irish National Stud. Here you’ll see impeccably bred stallions alongside protective mares, frolicking foals, and athletic yearlings. Stroll around the delightful grounds to explore St Fiachra’s Garden, and the miniature Japanese Gardens. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure and dine at your choice of Dublin’s many restaurants and pubs. (B)

Your tour ends after breakfast today. (B)

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Dates & Pricing

Departure Date Twin Share Pricing Single Supplement
March 7, 2026 $3,245.00 $695.00
March 28, 2026 $3,495.00 $695.00
April 11, 2026 $4,095.00 $695.00 SG
April 23, 2026 $3,695.00 $695.00
April 25, 2026 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
May 2, 2026 $3,845.00 $695.00
May 16, 2026 $3,995.00 $695.00
May 21, 2026 $4,595.00 $695.00 SG
May 28, 2026 $3,995.00 $695.00
June 4, 2026 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
June 6, 2026 $4,595.00 $695.00 SG
June 13, 2026 $4,095.00 $695.00
June 27, 2026 $4,095.00 $695.00
July 9, 2026 $4,095.00 $695.00
July 16, 2026 $4,095.00 $695.00
July 23, 2026 $4,645.00 $695.00 SG
August 1, 2026 $4,095.00 $695.00
August 13, 2026 $4,095.00 $695.00
August 29, 2026 $4,095.00 $695.00
September 5, 2026 $4,245.00 $695.00
September 12, 2026 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
September 17, 2026 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
September 24, 2026 $4,245.00 $695.00
October 1, 2026 $3,845.00 $695.00
October 3, 2026 $3,845.00 $695.00
October 8, 2026 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
October 10, 2026 $4,295.00 $695.00 SG
October 15, 2026 $3,845.00 $695.00

*(SG) indicates a tour with a small group

Check back in October 2026 for 2027 dates and prices.

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