2026 Mystical Ireland - 8 Days/7 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. Head to central Belfast for time to relax before dinner at your hotel. (B, D) 

Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about the ill-fated liner, and in the afternoon, 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 short 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 CIE Tours’ preferred shopping partner, Triona Design in Ardara, for a demonstration of hand weaving. Drive around Donegal Bay and through Counties Sligo and Mayo. Take a walking tour of historic Westport with a local guide, stopping in a pub for a drink. 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. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening enjoying the lively town of Westport at your leisure. (B) 

Next visit the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic. Spend your evening in an authentic castle enjoying a medieval-style banquet. (B, D)