Itinerary

1. DEPART THE UNITED STATES

   Depart your hometown and take an overnight flight across the Atlantic. Enjoy in-flight entertainment and meal service as you travel to start your vacation.
    

2. DUBLIN ARRIVAL

   After landing at Dublin Airport, complete customs and immigration formalities. Your CIE Tours driver/guide will welcome you to Ireland and escort you and your luggage to the coach. Next, stop to have breakfast with your group at a local restaurant or pub. Then, journey into Belfast and set off on a panoramic tour to see the Albert Memorial, the Opera House and Crown Liquor Saloon. Travel along such routes that may include Donegal! Street, the famed Great Victoria Street and even along the waterfront. Motor a short distance to your hotel, check in and settle into your room. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome drink followed by dinner in the hotel restaurant. DINNER & OVERNIGHT: GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL

3. TITANIC BELFAST

   Today, visit Titanic Belfast to learn about the evolution of the Titanic from concept until her ill-fated end in 1912. Then, journey to Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen to enjoy a bread making workshop with your group followed by a traditional Irish lunch. Head back to your hotel in Belfast for an evening at leisure.
   OVERNIGHT: GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL

4. GIANT'S CAUSEWAY

   This morning, drive along the coast to experience one of Ireland's popular scenic routes. Here, you'll see the "Nine Glens of Antrim" which offer wonderful views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Stop to visit the Giant's Causeway, an impressive area of hexagonal columns formed over 60 million years ago by cooling lava, which has given rise to many legends. Then, continue on to view the beautiful Dark Hedges, a breathtaking line of beech trees planted in the 18th century. This location was also featured on the television show, Game of Thrones. Return to your hotel in Belfast and enjoy the remainder of the day free to sightsee, shop and dine on your own.
   OVERNIGHT: GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL
    

5. DERRY SIGHTSEEING

   Leaving Belfast, journey into Derry and join a local guide for a walking tour to see the Guildhall, St. Columb's Cathedral, the Diamond and the 16th century walls. Stop to visit the Walled City Brewery, which has offered locally flavored craft and artisan beers for over a decade. After an informative guided tour, enjoy a sample of the finished product. Transfer to your hotel in Letterkenny, check in and spend the rest of the day free for individual pursuits and dining.
   OVERNIGHT: RADISSON BLU HOTEL

6. SLIEVE LEAGUE SEA CLIFFS

   After breakfast, head to the Slieve League Sea Cliffs, where the highest point reaches 1,972 feet making them the highest in Europe. The cliffs drop straight down to the wild Atlantic waves below and you will see marvelous vistas. While here, enjoy a cup of tea and freshly baked scones with your group. Then, continue your drive into Ardara to see demonstrations of spinning, weaving and knitting atTriona Designs. Return to your hotel in Letterkenny and enjoy some free time before meeting your fellow travelers in the hotel restaurant for a delicious meal.
   '.DINNER& OVERNIGHT: RADISSON BLU HOTEL

7. MOON RIVER CRUISE

   Departing Letterkenny, drive into Carrick-on-Shannon and set off on a Moon River Cruise. While on board, enjoy the breathtaking scenery associated with the River Shannon. After, continue your journey into the bustling city of Dublin, check into your hotel and settle into your room. This evening, head to a local pub to have dinner with your group.
   OVERNIGHT: WESTBURY HOTEL

8. KILKENNY SIGHTSEEING

   Today, travel into Kilkenny and embark on a guided walking tour of the town. The humorous and informative guide will show you many sites, which help make stories about the past come to life. After, enjoy some free time to explore the town on your own. Return to your hotel in Dublin and spend the balance of the day free for independent exploring and dining.
   OVERNIGHT: WESTBURY HOTEL

9. DUBLIN SIGHTSEEING

   After breakfast, set off with a local guide who will show you around Dublin. The city has been molded through the centuries by economic, political and artistic influences that has shaped its architecture. Stop to visit Dublin Castle, which was the seat of power and government for many centuries. See the State Apartments, where many state functions are held in the richly decorated chambers. Then, continue on to visit EPIC Ireland, which celebrates the dramatic story of the spread of Irish culture around the globe, and how Ireland has changed throughout the years. Return to your nearby hotel and enjoy some time at leisure before this evening's farewell festivities. Tonight, drive to the Merry Ploughboy Pub for dinner followed by a lively show of traditional Irish songs, dancing and music.
   OVERNIGHT: WESTBURY HOTEL

10. RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES

    All too soon, your vacation has come to its final day. Transfer to Dublin Airport in good time to check in for your flight. You may do some last minute shopping at the duty free stores before boarding your aircraft and flying back to the United States