9-Nights Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way from $3,195

CIE Tours

OFFER ID 1541939

2025 - 10 Day Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way
Authentic Local Experiences:

See Donegal's spectacular Slieve League cliffs - and enjoy a CIE Tours Exclusive experience as you sip Irish coffee while taking in the view from the clifftop.
Visit the Victorian Blakes of the Hollow Pub, which famed author John McGahern once called "one of the happiest and most beautiful bars" in Ireland. Enjoy a pint as you view the handcrafted "Game of Thrones" door, carved from the trees of the Dark Hedges.

Trip Highlights:

Belleek Pottery
Blarney Castle
Westport House
Irish Night in Dublin
Blakes of the Hollow Pub - A CIE Tours Exclusive
Experience Glasnevin
Strokestown Park
Slieve League Cliffs - A CIE Tours Exclusive
Galway City Walking Tour
Sheepdog Demonstration

Dining Experiences:

9 Breakfasts (B) and 6 Dinners (D)

Hotels:

Clontarf Castle Hotel | Dublin (1)
Mill Park Hotel | Donegal (2)
Knockranny House Hotel | Westport (1)
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel | Adare (1)
The Ashe Hotel | Tralee (2)
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel | Dublin (2)

9 nights from $3,195 per person

Valid for new bookings deposited November 11, 2024 – November 24, 2024 for travel from January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

*Promotion may not be combinable with any other offers, promotions, or discounts, and is subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply.

Itinerary

CIE Tours: 2025 - 10 Day Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

Day 1 Dublin City Tour, Experience Glasnevin & Clontarf Castle
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from the Clontarf Castle Hotel lobby, a short ride from Dublin Airport and a few miles north of Dublin city center. Discover central Dublin with a local guide, viewing elegant Georgian squares, public buildings, and monuments. Visit Experience Glasnevin at Ireland’s national cemetery – it’s a fascinating “who’s who” of modern Irish history. Join your group for a welcome drink followed by dinner at the castle hotel. (D)

Day 2 Strokestown Park, Blakes of the Hollow Pub & Donegal
At Strokestown Park, hear compelling stories of the Great Irish Famine, brought to life in state-of-the-art exhibits at the National Famine Museum, then tour the grand Strokestown House to understand the human impact of this darkest chapter in Ireland’s past. Next, a CIE Tours exclusive: visit Blakes of the Hollow Pub, a Victorian bar that retains many features original to its founding in 1887. Famed author John McGahern, a regular visitor, described it as “one of the happiest and most beautiful bars in the whole of Ireland”. Take a photo by its official “Game of Thrones” door highlighting the series’ sixth season. Continue your travels north to Donegal. With its windswept hills where only sheep can thrive, Donegal is renowned for woolen production and tweeds. (B, D)

Day 3 Slieve League Cliffs, Triona Design & Nancy's Bar
Head to Teelin to reach the best viewing point of the Slieve League sea cliffs, the highest in Europe. Enjoy a CIE Tours exclusive experience: sip an Irish coffee as you take in the view from these impressive cliffs. Travel up through beautiful views of Donegal to reach Triona Design in Ardara, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, where spinners and weavers will demonstrate their crafts. Soak in the atmosphere and enjoy dinner at Nancy’s Bar in Adara before returning to your hotel in Donegal town, a busy little town that was once a Viking port. (B, D)

Day 4 Belleek Pottery & Westport
Discover the secrets that have made Belleek Pottery one of the most enduring success stories of Irish craftsmanship. Tour behind the scenes to see how this world-famous fine china is made. Travel on to Westport for a guided tour of Westport House. This privately owned manor home is a treasure trove of history, built on castle foundations that once belonged to Grace O’Malley, Ireland’s “Pirate Queen”. The evening is yours to dine and explore as you wish. (B)

Day 5 Sheepdog Demo & Galway Walking Tour
Visit a traditional farm to see highly skilled sheepdogs show off their talents at minding their herd. Continue on to Galway, for a walking tour of this vibrant city’s medieval heart. Take free time to explore before heading to Adare, where you’ll dine at your hotel this evening. (B, D)

Day 6 Cliffs of Moher & Dingle
Visit the Cliffs of Moher, soaring high above the Atlantic Ocean. Cross over the Shannon via ferry and take a scenic drive to beautiful Dingle. Visit Murphy’s Ice Cream to taste some of their distinctly Irish flavors made with local ingredients, and then take free time to explore this friendly little town. Dine at your hotel this evening. (B, D)

Day 7 Ring of Kerry, Atlantic Irish Seaweed & Killarney
Embark on a tour of the Ring of Kerry, Ireland’s most famous and popular scenic drive. Stop at Moriarty’s in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Continuing on the scenic drive, pause for panoramic mountain views at Moll’s Gap. Stop at Atlantic Irish Seaweed for a guided walk along the shoreline and enjoy a few seaweed nibbles. Visit Killarney for free time to explore before returning to Tralee, where you may dine as you wish. (B)

Day 8 Blarney Castle & Abbey Tavern
Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone or take a walk through the lovely parklands and colorful gardens. At the Abbey Tavern, enjoy an evening of traditional Irish cuisine and entertainment. (B, D)

Day 9 Independent Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Explore Dublin independently on an open-top bus tour and a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions: Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or GPO Museum. (B)

Day 10 Your Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)>

Featured Destinations

Kerry

Adare

Westport

Donegal

Dublin

Dublin enjoys one of the loveliest natural settings in Europe. Dublin attracts visitors from around the world with its old world charm and friendly atmosphere. Most of the architecture dates from the 18th century, when Dublin enjoyed great prominence and prosperity. Also of interest are stately Georgian houses which front Merrion Square. O'Connell Street is considered the commercial center of Dublin. Perhaps the most memorable feature of Dublin is the traditional pub, where visitors can enjoy conversation over fine Irish brew. The city also offers many fine parks, including St. Stephen's Green and Phoenix Park. National Gallery's renowned collection includes works by such famous masters as Rembrandt and Monet. Trinity College's Old Library is home to the most cherished treasure, the Book of Kells, a manuscript of the Gospels. Admire Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy the exhibits in impressive National Museum. Self-guided walking tours include Old City Trail, Georgian Heritage Trail and the Cultural Trail.

Excursions

Dublin: Highlights of Dublin City - 8 hours

Ireland, known affectionately as the “the Emerald Isle” is renowned for its excellent hospitality and you can be assured of a warm welcome by your guide and driver, who will meet you at the port. Discover the history, literary heritage and culture that lies behind Dublin’s elegant Georgian architecture and famous landmarks, during your full-day tour.

Founded in the 16th-century, Trinity College is Ireland's oldest university and holds the Book of Kells, a greatly treasured example of early Irish manuscript illumination. History lovers may opt to visit the nearby Treasury of the National Museum or EPIC - the interactive museum commemorating the emigration of 10 million Irish. For those interested in art, the National Gallery houses a superb collection.

Afterwards make a lunchtime pit stop at the Guinness Storehouse, where you learn how a pint of the world-famous Guinness is created. The heart of the building is modelled on a giant pint glass, which would hold approximately 14 million pints of Guinness beer if filled! Enjoy a complimentary pint of Guinness in the Gravity Bar, which boast 360-degree views of the capital.

Complete your touring this afternoon, with a visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland and final resting place of Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels. Here, take a guided tour of the impressive staterooms which are a longtime symbol of British rule in Ireland, before being transferred back to your ship.

Highlights:

Admire the grandeur of St Patrick's Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland and final resting place of Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels
Pour yourself a pint of Ireland’s finest at the Guinness Storehouse to discover the country’s most famous export

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

Private transport by Mercedes E-class or similar for 1 and 2 passengers, VW Caravelle (7 passenger seats) or similar for 3 and 4 passengers and 12-seater or similar for 5 and 6 passengers.
Expert local guide for 8 hours of sightseeing in Dublin
Entrance fees to all sights and museums
All taxes

Exclusions

All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
Gratuities
Supplement for public holidays
Anything not specifically mentioned in the "inclusions" list above

Dublin: An Introduction to Dublin - 4 hours

Dublin - Dublin City & Powerscourt - Full Day Tour

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

04/13/2025 - 04/22/2025

from $3,545 per person *

04/20/2025 - 04/29/2025

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05/04/2025 - 05/13/2025

from $3,595 per person *

05/25/2025 - 06/03/2025

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06/08/2025 - 06/17/2025

from $4,145 per person

06/29/2025 - 07/08/2025

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07/06/2025 - 07/15/2025

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07/13/2025 - 07/22/2025

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07/20/2025 - 07/29/2025

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08/03/2025 - 08/12/2025

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08/31/2025 - 09/09/2025

from $3,745 per person *

09/14/2025 - 09/23/2025

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09/28/2025 - 10/07/2025

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10/05/2025 - 10/14/2025

from $3,245 per person

10/12/2025 - 10/21/2025

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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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Length

9 Nights

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Remarks

Prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy, subject to availability and change without notice. Taxes additional. Single supplement available. Surcharges may apply. Internal and international airfare not included. All pricing and accommodations are subject to availability. Full terms and conditions apply. Rates may vary by date of travel; please inquire for the best prices for your preferred travel dates. Itinerary and map subject to change. Prices subject to availability and changes without notice. Some restrictions may apply.

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