2027 Southern Gems - 7 Days/6 Nights

Enjoy a traditional Irish dinner with a lively show at Taylors Three Rock pub. (B, D) 

Go to Kinsale, a picturesque old fishing town known for art galleries and gourmet food. Join a local guide for a fascinating walk around its historic streets, once besieged by the Spanish Armada, before dinner at your hotel. (B, D) 

Stop at Moriarty’s in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, before arriving in Killarney, where you’ll take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle. Dine with your group at your hotel this evening. (Most groups will stay at the Ashe Hotel in Tralee. Departures on Apr 4, May 30, Jun 27, Aug 29, Sep 26, Oct 17 stay at The Heights Hotel, Killarney.) (B, D) 

These islands were once a lively outpost of the Irish language, and you’ll learn a few words, or cúpla focal for yourself. Continue on to the friendly town of Dingle, visiting Murphy’s Ice Cream to taste distinctive flavors like Irish Orange Marmalade, Brown Bread, and Dingle Gin. Enjoy free time before returning to your hotel. Dine independently this evening. (B) 

Drive to the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. In the evening, visit a castle for a medieval-style banquet with traditional songs and stories. (B, D)