Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin to Kinsale
You'll head south from Dublin into Ireland's historic interior. The Rock of Cashel comes first, where you can walk around the ancient seat of the Kings of Munster with its views across the Golden Vale. From there, it's on to Cahir Castle, one of the country's largest medieval fortresses, giving you a real sense of how substantial these structures are. Later in the day, you'll reach Kinsale, a harbor town where you can see Charles Fort and take the Scilly Walk along the water before settling in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rock of Cashel
- Guided tour of Cahir Castle
- Explore Charles Fort, Kinsale
- Scilly Walk in Kinsale
Landmarks/POIs Rock of Cashel Golden Vale Cahir Castle Charles Fort Scilly Walk - Day 2
Kinsale to Killarney
Start early and head to Blarney Castle to kiss the stone and see the castle gardens, then check out the Blarney Woollen Mills if you want. After that, you'll drive southwest toward Kerry and the Ring of Kerry route, stopping in Kenmare and taking in Molls Gap and Ladies View viewpoints. Killarney National Park is next, where you'll see the thousand-year-old yew tree at Muckross Abbey, visit Torc Waterfall, and walk through the Muckross House Gardens. By evening, you'll catch Celtic Steps The Show, which combines Irish dance with traditional music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
- Explore Blarney Castle gardens
- Visit Ring of Kerry highlights
- Explore Kenmare
- Stop at Molls Gap
- Stop at Ladies View
- Guided exploration of Killarney National Park
- Visit Muckross Abbey and 1,000-year-old yew tree
- Photo stop at Torc Waterfall
- Explore Muckross House Gardens
- Celtic Steps The Show performance
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Blarney Woollen Mills
- Homemade scones with coffee in Blarney village
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle Blarney Woollen Mills Ring of Kerry Kenmare Molls Gap Ladies View Killarney National Park Muckross Abbey Torc Waterfall Muckross House - Day 3
Killarney to Dingle
Spend your morning wandering around Killarney Park and town at your own pace. After lunch, you'll head west to a family farm by the sea for a sheepdog demonstration where border collies work sheep, and you can help bottle-feed baby lambs. The afternoon takes you to Dingle, a small coastal town with traditional pubs, good restaurants, and live music sessions where locals and visitors mix throughout the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sheepdog demonstration at family farm
- Bottle-feed baby lambs
Optional Activities
- Horse-drawn carriage ride around Killarney National Park - €20.00 to €30.00
- Bike ride around Killarney National Park trails - €20.00 to €55.00
- Mini boat tour to Inishfallen - €15.00
- Guided tour of Ross Castle - €5.00
- Open boat through 3 lakes of Killarney with hiking, biking, or pony & trap option
Landmarks/POIs Killarney National Park Ross Castle Inishfallen Dingle - Day 4
Dingle
Today is the Slea Head Drive, a scenic route that National Geographic called the most beautiful place on earth. You'll have wild Atlantic Ocean on one side and green fields on the other, with chances to stop at secluded beaches, ancient stone huts, and views of the Blasket Islands. There's plenty of time for photos and exploring cliff tops. After lunch back in Dingle, you can relax or choose from optional activities like sea safaris, sea kayaking, brewery tours, distillery visits, or guided horse rides. Evening brings more time in Dingle's craft shops, pubs, and music sessions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Slea Head Drive scenic route
- Explore secluded beaches
- Explore ancient stone huts
Optional Activities
- Dingle Sea Safari (Rib Boat tour) - €65.00
- Dingle Sea Kayaking around harbor and sea caves - €55.00
- Dick Macks Brewery Tours with beer sampling - €25.00
- Dingle Distillery Tours with whiskey & gin sampling - €25.00
- Guided horse ride near Ventry along beach or mountain - €55.00
- Dingle Tasting Tours (starts 2:00pm, approximately 3 hours) - €80.00
- Hiking suitable for all fitness levels in and around Dingle
Landmarks/POIs Slea Head Blasket Islands Ventry Beach Dick Macks Brewery Dingle Distillery - Day 5
Dingle to Galway
You'll leave Dingle early and take a ferry across the Shannon River mouth, and you might spot dolphins during the crossing. The Cliffs of Moher are next, with short walking trails, shops, and a museum about the cliffs and local wildlife. Then you'll see Poulnabrone Portal Dolmen, an ancient stone tomb from around 2000 to 2500 BC. Following the Coast Road gives you views toward Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. Later, you'll walk through the Burren's stark landscape before arriving in Galway to explore its colorful streets, listen to street musicians, and try local oysters.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry across River Shannon
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
- Explore Poulnabrone Portal Dolmen
- Coast Road scenic route with Galway Bay views
- Walk the Burren landscape
Landmarks/POIs River Shannon Cliffs of Moher Poulnabrone Portal Dolmen Galway Bay Aran Islands The Burren Galway City - Day 6
Galway
You're staying a second night in Galway, so no packing. The day takes you through Connemara where you'll see native Connemara Ponies, wild sheep, and Irish cattle. You'll drive alongside lakes to the Killary Fjord lookout and stop at a fairy tree to learn some folklore. Kylemore Abbey and its gardens take about 2.5 hours to explore properly, including the Neo-Gothic Church and Victorian Gardens. The drive back to Galway passes through Inagh Valley, and you'll catch views of Galway Bay and the Wild Atlantic Way. By evening, you'll have time for dinner and pub experiences with traditional Irish music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Journey through Connemara region
- Visit Killary Fjord lookout
- Irish Fairy tree photo stop
- Explore Kylemore Abbey and gardens (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Explore Inagh Valley
- Experience Galway Bay and Wild Atlantic Way views
Optional Activities
- Full day on Inis Mor (Gaelic-speaking island) - €40 return boat trip (40 minutes each way) plus €20 to €25 for island exploration by bus with local guide or by bike
Landmarks/POIs Connemara Killary Fjord Kylemore Abbey Inagh Valley Inis Mor Galway Bay - Day 7
Galway to Dublin
Your morning includes a walking tour of Galway with a local guide who shares the city's medieval history. From there, you'll travel to Clonmacnoise, one of Ireland's largest monastic settlements founded in the sixth century, where scholars from across Europe once gathered. You'll move through Ireland's quieter regions, passing patchwork fields, old stone bridges, and rural cottages before heading back to Dublin in the evening to wrap up your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Medieval walking tour of Galway City with local guide
- Guided tour of Clonmacnoise monastic settlement
Landmarks/POIs Galway City Clonmacnoise
