Pubs of Ireland, with CIE Tours
October 2 to 11, 2026
COST: $4,585 pp/dbl and includes 15 meals (8 breakfasts, 7 dinners), guided tour of central Dublin, dinner aboard a cruise barge with live music, guided walking tour in Kilkenny, tour and tasting at Sullivan's Taproom, travel to Blarney Castle and Kiss the Blarney Stone, ferry across the River Shannon Estuary, view the Cliffs of Moher, visit to the Guinness Storehouse (including a sample), visit to Moriartys in the Gap of Dunloe, visit a farm and watch skilled sheepdog demo, cruise the Lough Ree in a Viking longship, raise a pint in the oldest pub in Ireland (Sean's pub), all taxes and meal gratuities, luggage service, CIE Tour Director Service, Benedict's Escort, motorcoach transportation to and from the Airport, and round trip flight to and from Ireland. (*** Please note: Airfare has been estimated as the trip is beyond current air pricing. The final price will be updated in early October and there may be a surcharge at this time. ***)
Single: $5,280
A $150 pp booking discount is available if booked and deposted by 10/24/25.
A $500 per person deposit is due within 3 weeks of reservation. $250 is non-refundable immediately, unless Travel Protection is purchased. Final balance is due by 6/20/2026. Travel Protection through CIE Tours is available and highly recommended. Call our office for more details!
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Friday, October 2
Depart the Terminal for NY or Philadelphia Airport. Depart on your FLIGHT TO IRELAND!
Saturday, October 3
Dublin City Tour & Canal Cruise Dinner
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM. A local guide will take you on a panoramic tour of central Dublin, a friendly city famed for its wit and sense of fun. Board a barge, once used for transporting Guinness, for a cruise down the centuries-old Grand Canal as you sip a welcome drink and enjoy dinner while listening to live music. DINNER is included.
Sunday, October 4
Kilkenny Tour & Sullivan’s Taproom
Explore historic Kilkenny on a guided walking tour of its Medieval Mile, stretching from cathedral to castle. Discover the city’s rich heritage, narrow streetscapes, and picturesque merchants’ houses. Next, soak up the atmosphere and savor the ancient craft of artisan brewing with a private tasting at Sullivan’s Taproom. Explore on your own before dinner at your hotel. BREAKFAST and DINNER included.
Monday, October 5
Blarney Castle & Killarney
Visit the Marine Bar in Dungarvan and enjoy a drink with some traditional music in this centuries-old, family-run pub. Travel to Blarney Castle to explore the beautiful gardens or to kiss the famous stone, which legend promises will bestow the "Gift of Gab". Pass through County Cork to the lively town of Killarney – a draw for visitors to Ireland since the 18th century. Dine in Hannigan’s Bar and Restaurant at your hotel, and then after dinner take free time to explore some of Killarney’s friendly pubs, many with live music. BREAKFAST and DINNER included.
Tuesday, October 6
Dingle Peninsula & Celtic Whiskey Bar Experience
Visit Moriarty’s in the Gap of Dunloe, before heading out to the Dingle Peninsula. Visit a farm for an immersion into traditional rural life and watch skilled sheepdogs demonstrate their talents at herding. Enjoy free time to explore the charms of Dingle town. In the evening, head to the Celtic Whiskey Bar in Killarney for a tasting, chocolate pairing, and dinner. BREAKFAST and DINNER included.
Wednesday, October 7Cliffs of Moher & Galway
Ferry across the River Shannon Estuary. Take in the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic surf. Walk along the top of the cliffs for views across Galway Bay to Connemara and the Aran Islands. Continue on to Galway for a short walking tour and some free time in the city before dinner in your hotel. BREAKFAST and DINNER included.
Thursday, October 8Sean’s Bar & Lough Ree Cruise
Spend a leisurely morning exploring vibrant, artistic Galway as you please. Travel to Athlone, where you’ll enjoy an Irish Coffee or whiskey as you cruise Lough Ree in a replica Viking Longship. Next, raise a pint at Sean’s Bar. This pub is not only the oldest in Ireland; dating back to 900 AD, it’s the oldest in Europe, according to the Guinness Book of Records. The sloped floors (often covered with sawdust), candlelight, and turf fire pay nostalgic tribute to this pub’s rich history. Enjoy dinner at the Athlone hotel this evening. BREAKFAST and DINNER included.
Friday, October 9
Guinness Storehouse & The Merry Ploughboy
Enjoy the scenery of central Ireland as you travel to Dublin. Visit the Guinness Storehouse in the heart of the city – one of Ireland’s most popular attractions – and sample Ireland’s iconic brew as you take in the panoramic view from the seventh-floor Gravity Bar. In the evening, visit The Merry Ploughboy for a hearty dinner and an evening of traditional IRISH ENTERTAINMENT. BREAKFAST and DINNER are included.
Saturday, October 10
Independent Tour of Dublin
Spend the day exploring Dublin independently with a Dublin Hop-On, Hop-off bus voucher, plus your choice of a visit to one of Dublin’s most beloved attractions: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or Teeling Distillery. BREAKFAST is included.
Sunday, October 11
Your tour ends after breakfast. Depart to return via your FLIGHT BACK to NY or Philadelphia Airport. BREAKFAST is included.