Coach Tours
Irish Odyssey
Small Tour
The ultimate Irish journey
Explore Ireland’s gorgeous scenery and rich history on this comprehensive Irish tour that hits every corner of the island.
Highlights
- Ballintubber Abbey
- Irish Step Dancing
- Kilmainham Gaol
- Giant's Causeway
- Cliffs of Moher
- Titanic Belfast
- Walled City Brewery
- Kylemore Abbey
- Belleek Pottery
- Taylors Three Rock
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
Day 1 - Dublin City Tour | Kilmainham Gaol
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your Dublin hotel. Take a panoramic tour of the city’s highlights and view Trinity College, St Patrick’s Cathedral, and the GPO. Tour Kilmainham Gaol, built in 1796, and hear stories of Ireland’s revolutionary leaders. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.
Day 2 - EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum | Taylors Three Rock Pub
Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and discover the story of the 10 million people who have left Ireland over the last 1,500 years – and their impact on the world. Your afternoon is free to explore Dublin. Later, enjoy dinner and entertainment at Taylors Three Rock Pub. (B, D)
Day 3 - Farmhouse Visit | House of Waterford Crystal
Visit a traditional farmhouse and learn about country life while enjoying tea and scones. At the House of Waterford Crystal, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, watch skilled artisans cut crystal into sparkling masterpieces. Continue along the coast to Cork city for dinner at your hotel. (B, D)
Day 4 - Cork | Blarney Castle | Killarney
Take a brief walking tour of Cork city with a local guide. Perhaps stroll through the English Market, where vendors have been selling local and artisanal foods since 1788. Visit Blarney Castle to climb the winding stairs and kiss its famed stone, or stroll the gardens. Enjoy the scenery as you head to colorful Kenmare. Stop at Moll’s Gap for marvelous views on your way to Killarney. (B, D)
Day 5 - Jaunting Car Ride | Dingle Peninsula | Sheepdog Demonstration
Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle and Kenmare Estate and see Lough Leane, the largest of Killarney’s lakes. Visit Moriarty’s, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, in the Gap of Dunloe. Travel to the scenic Dingle Peninsula for views of heathery mountains, sandy stretches of beach, and rocky headlands. Enjoy a demonstration of highly-skilled sheepdogs herding sheep at a local farm. Enjoy dinner at Páidí Ó Sé’s pub in Ventry while you hear a fun talk on Gaelic sports. (B, D)
Day 6 - Cliffs of Moher | Galway
Visit the family pub of the late famed playwright, John B. Keane for some tea and scones. One of Ireland’s most beloved writers, he wrote many works in a room behind the bar. Embark on a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary and drive along the coast of County Clare. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic, and enjoy views of Connemara and the Aran Islands. Proceed on to vibrant Galway and join a local guide for a walking tour of the city’s historic heart. (B, D)
Day 7 - Lough Corrib Cruise | Kylemore Abbey | Galway
Travel through Connemara for sweeping views of misty mountains and shimmering lakes. Take a scenic cruise on Lough Corrib and sip some creamy Irish coffee (seasonal). Stop at Kylemore Abbey for a walk through this elegant mansion, set beside a tranquil lake. Return to Galway, where the rest of your day is free for independent sightseeing and dining. (B)
Day 8 - Ballintubber Abbey | Belleek Pottery | Derry
Travel north to Claremorris to visit Ballintubber Abbey, Ireland’s only royal Abbey. Known as “the Abbey that refused to die”, it has been in continuous use for more than 800 years. Visit Belleek Pottery, then follow the Atlantic Shore to Donegal town, where you’ll visit CIE Tours preferred shopping partner Triona Design. Continue on through the majestic Barnesmore Gap to Derry. (B, D)
Day 9 - Giant's Causeway | Derry Walking Tour | Walled City Brewery
Explore the Giant’s Causeway, huge hexagonal columns formed over 60 million years ago. Back in Derry, join a local guide for a walk around this historic city’s medieval walls; take a walk across the Peace Bridge and complete your tour at the Walled City Brewery Restaurant. In a CIE Tours exclusive, enjoy a flight of the brewery’s craft beers with your dinner. (B, D)
Day 10 - Belfast Walking Tour
Visit the historic city of Belfast, taking a panoramic tour to see grand government buildings, the peace wall, and the docks where the RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Take a walking tour of the city with a local guide to learn an insider’s perspective. Then, the rest of the day will be yours to explore this fascinating city as you wish. (B)
Day 11 - Titanic Belfast | Long Meadow Cider | Farewell Dinner
Visit the magnificent Titanic Belfast, a high-tech attraction that will immerse you in the story of the doomed liner. Next, go to Long Meadow Cider, an award-winning family orchard, for a tour and tasting followed by a picnic lunch. Travel to Kingscourt and enjoy some free time in your luxury castle hotel, built in 1760 and set on 100 acres of gardens and parklands. In the evening, share a farewell dinner with your group. (B, L, D)
Day 12 - Tour Ends in Kingscourt
Your program ends after breakfast. (B)
Dates & Pricing
2024
2025
2024
Departure Date | Twin Share Pricing | Single Supplement | |
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March 1, 2024 | $4,795.00 | $1,440.00 | |
March 22, 2024 | $5,245.00 | $1,440.00 | (SG) |
April 5, 2024 | $5,245.00 | $1,440.00 | |
April 12, 2024 | $5,845.00 | $1,440.00 | (SG) |
April 19, 2024 | $5,245.00 | $1,440.00 | |
April 21, 2024 | $5,245.00 | $1,440.00 | |
April 26, 2024 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
May 2, 2024 | $5,595.00 | $1,440.00 | |
May 5, 2024 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
May 10, 2024 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
May 12, 2024 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
May 19, 2024 | $5,595.00 | $1,440.00 | |
May 24, 2024 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
May 26, 2024 | $5,595.00 | $1,440.00 | |
May 31, 2024 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
June 2, 2024 | $5,845.00 | $1,440.00 | |
June 7, 2024 | $5,845.00 | $1,440.00 | |
June 9, 2024 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
June 14, 2024 | $5,845.00 | $1,440.00 | |
June 21, 2024 | $6,445.00 | $1,440.00 | (SG) |
June 28, 2024 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
June 30, 2024 | $5,845.00 | $1,440.00 | |
July 5, 2024 | $5,845.00 | $1,440.00 | |
July 12, 2024 | $6,445.00 | $1,440.00 | (SG) |
July 14, 2024 | $5,845.00 | $1,440.00 | |
August 2, 2024 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
August 4, 2024 | $5,845.00 | $1,440.00 | |
August 11, 2024 | $5,845.00 | $1,440.00 | |
August 30, 2024 | $5,845.00 | $1,440.00 | |
September 6, 2024 | $5,845.00 | $1,440.00 | |
September 13, 2024 | $5,845.00 | $1,440.00 | |
September 15, 2024 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
September 20, 2024 | $5,845.00 | $1,440.00 | |
September 27, 2024 | $5,845.00 | $1,440.00 | |
October 4, 2024 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
October 6, 2024 | $5,245.00 | $1,440.00 | |
October 11, 2024 | $5,245.00 | $1,440.00 | |
October 13, 2024 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
October 18, 2024 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
October 25, 2024 | $5,245.00 | $1,440.00 | |
November 1, 2024 | $4,495.00 | $1,440.00 |
*(SG) indicates a tour with a small group
2025
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