2026 Irish Classic - 12 Days/11 Nights

Immerse yourself in his work, life, and times in the nearby St Patrick Centre. Explore open-air exhibits and see craft demonstrations at the Ulster Folk Museum, which showcases traditional heritage. Continue on to central Belfast for time to relax before dinner at your hotel. (B, D) 

Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about the ill-fated liner, then join a local guide for a walking tour of Belfast before spending time on your own. (B) 

This scenic region is one of the locations for “Game of Thrones.” Stop for photos at the ruins of Dunluce Castle. Explore the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago. In Derry, join a local guide for a walking tour around the defensive walls that encircle the compact old city. Then visit the Walled City Brewery, an award-winning CIE Tours Exclusive venue, for dinner and a flight of their craft beers. (B, D) 

Visit Triona Design in Ardara, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner and enjoy a demonstration of handweaving. In County Mayo, take a walking tour of historic Westport and visit a pub with a local guide. Dine at your hotel this evening. (B, D) 

Watch skilled dogs herd sheep at a local farm. View Killary Harbor, Ireland’s only fjord, then travel through scenic Connemara to visit Kylemore Abbey, a romantic castle set beside a tranquil lake. See its elegant rooms, the charming chapel, and the Victorian Walled Garden. Later, enjoy the lively town of Westport at your leisure and dine as you please. (B) 

Enjoy an evening at a medieval-style banquet in an authentic Irish castle. (B, D) 

Keane’s Pub & Dingle Peninsula Travel along the River Shannon into County Kerry. In Listowel, sample tea and scones in the family pub of the famed playwright John B. Keane. Journey along the Dingle Peninsula to Slea Head for glorious views of hills and coastline. After free time in Dingle, travel on to Killarney. (B, D)

Visit CIE Tours preferred shopping partner Moriarty’s in the Gap of Dunloe. Take a scenic, traditional horse-drawn jaunting car to Ross Castle and the Kenmare Estate. Return to Killarney where your evening is free for independent dining and perhaps a visit to a local pub. (B, L) 

Travel on to Dungarvan to enjoy an Irish coffee and traditional music at the Marine Bar, a CIE Tours Exclusive venue. Continue to Waterford where a local guide will lead a stroll around the historic old port city. (B, D) 

In New Ross explore the Dunbrody Famine Ship, which transported people to North America during the 1840’s famine. This evening, enjoy dinner and a show at Taylors Three Rock. (B, D)