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8-Nights Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way from $2,845
CIE Tours
OFFER ID 1615526
Discover the untamed nature and rich cultural heritage of Ireland’s western coast, with its spectacular ocean vistas, enchanting towns, and craftsmanship deeply rooted in tradition.
Authentic Local Experiences:
- Explore the everyday lives of rural people in the 19th and 20th century at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life near Castlebar, County Mayo. Its National Folklife Collection has displays on home life, farming, crafts, and community traditions.
- 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.
Dining Experiences:
- 8 hot breakfasts (B) and 5 dinners (D)
Trip Highlights:
- Atlantic Irish Seaweed
- Blarney Castle
- Cliffs of Moher
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Irish Night in Dublin
- National Museum of Ireland – Country Life
- Sheepdog Demonstration
- Slieve League Cliffs (CIE Tours Exclusive)
- Strokestown Park
- The Shed Distillery
Hotels:
- Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire (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 (1)
8 nights from $2,845 per person
Exclusive Amenity: Enjoy Free Ground Transfers from CIE Tours for Ireland Guided Vacations on Arrival and Final Tour Days
Valid for new bookings deposited Now – December 31, 2025 for travel Now – December 31, 2026.
*Amenity is combinable with all other offers, promotions, or discounts, and is subject to availability and airline booking guidelines. Other restrictions may apply.
CIE Tours: Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way
Day 1: Dublin City Tour & EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Hotel: Royal Marine Hotel
Day 2: Strokestown Park, The Shed Distillery & 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, visit The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, where tradition and creativity blend as traditional copper pot stills meet exotic botanicals. Your guided tour includes two expert tastings – a whiskey sampling in the atmospheric Whiskey Maturation Hall and a gin tasting at the Honey Badger Bar, set in a stunning botanical glasshouse. Continue your travels north to Donegal. With its windswept hills where only sheep can thrive, Donegal is renowned for woolen production and tweeds.
Hotel: Mill Park Hotel
Meals: (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 Ardara before returning to your hotel in Donegal town, a busy little town that was once a Viking port.
Hotel: Mill Park Hotel
Meals: (B, D)
Day 4: Museum of Country Life & Westport Walking Tour
Discover the rich traditions of Ireland’s folklife with a guided tour of the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life at Turlough Park. In County Mayo, take a walking tour of historic Westport and visit a pub with a local guide. Later, enjoy the lively town of Westport at your leisure and dine as you please.
Hotel: Knockranny House Hotel
Meals: (B)
Day 5: Sheepdog Demo & Cliffs of Moher
Visit Glengowla Sheep Farm to see highly skilled sheepdogs show off their talents at minding their herd. Then visit the Cliffs of Moher to take in the magnificent Atlantic views. Dine at your hotel in charming Adare this evening.
Hotel: Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel
Meals: (B, D)
Day 6: Scenic Drive to Dingle
Cross the River Shannon by ferry and take a scenic drive to the rugged mountain landscapes of the Dingle Peninsula. Enjoy free time to explore the friendly town of Dingle and visit Murphy’s Ice cream, tasting their distinctive flavors, like Irish Orange Marmalade and Dingle Gin, made with local ingredients. Dine at your hotel this evening.
Hotel: The Ashe Hotel
Meals: (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 Derrynane along the Skellig coast 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.
Hotel: The Ashe Hotel
Meals: (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.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin
Meals: (B, D)
Day 9: Your Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Meals: (B)
Meal Abbreviations: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
extensive gardens, which are open to the public; as is the Main House. There is a lovely restaurant in the house, overlooking the gardens and Wicklow Mountains, which offers the finest in Irish artisan, home cooked cuisine. The 34,000 acres of this estate extend along both shores of the River Dargle . Powerscourt is one of the finest properties in Europe, designed and laid out by Daniel Robertson between 1745 and 1767. This property is filled with splendid Greek and Italian-inspired statuary, decorative ironwork, a petrified-moss grotto, lovely herbaceous borders, a Japanese garden, a circular pond and fountain with statues of winged horses, and an occasional herd of deer. Opportunity for shopping at Avoca Handweavers now located in Powerscourt House. Enjoy lunch here at Powerscourt or at a traditional Irish pub in the city centre.
number of city parks, such as St. Stephen’s Green and indeed Merrion Square. The highlights of any tour in Dublin may include a visit to Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse… and –if time permits –St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Vacation Details
* 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.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
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