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Overview
THE ULTIMATE INTRODUCTION TO IRELAND’S SOUTH WEST
Join us for an action-packed week in the beautiful West Coast of Ireland. You’ll enjoy the benefits of a small group with an expert local guide. The ideal tour to experience the Wild Atlantic Way. You’ll stay in the charming and lively towns of Killarney, Dingle and Galway. Dine like royalty, enjoy music-filled pubs, meet the locals (and our Irish Wolfhounds!), sing our songs and learn the lively history of this great land.
This is a VIP tour, a lifetime experience and the small group size ensures wonderful personalised service!
Activity location
- Guinness Storehouse
- Market Street, St James Gate
- D08 VF8H, Dublin, Ireland
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch
- Christchurch Place
- D08 REK7, Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland
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What's included, what's not
- Private transportation
- All breakfasts
- In-person tour guide
- All entrances & activities
- Lunch and Dinner
Know before you book
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Dublin to Galway via Guinness & Clonmacnoise
- 3 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Included overnight at a 4 star hotel or charming Guesthouse
Guinness Storehouse
- 1h 30m
- Admission ticket included
Experience the iconic Guinness storehouse, where Ireland's famous national drink has been brewed since 1759, learn the history of this unique brewery in one of the oldest areas of Dublin.
You will have ample time to enjoy Ireland's most visited attraction and savour a creamy Guinness or a complimentary soft drink in the epic gravity bar, a glass platform with a 360° view over Dublin's fair city.
Clonmacnoise
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Enjoy a guided tour of this special and beautiful archaeological site.
An ancient 1500 year old monastic-settlement perched on the banks of the river Shannon in the beautiful boglands of County Offaly. Enjoy a guided tour and learn of the history of the monks who survived and thrive on the sites by frequent Viking attacks, see the beautiful handcrafted Celtic crosses from the 10th century, the glorious Round tower and the magnificent altar were Pope John Paul said Mass in 1979.
This is truly a wonderful historic site set in a serene area of natural beauty.
Tig Coili
- 1h
After checking in and a nice relaxing rest, your Essential Ireland Guide will need a casual stroll through the historic centre of Galway culminating with a chance to listen to some lively Irish traditional music in one of the most famous pubs in all of the West Coast.
Day 2: Galway to Killarney via Cliffs of Moher & chocoloate factory!
- 4 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Overnight at a 4 star hotel or charming Guesthouse
Cliffs of Moher
- 1h 30m
- Admission ticket included
Enjoy to our most famous natural attraction, the majestic Cliffs of Moher standing proud over the wild Atlantic way.
J.M. Reidy's
- 1h
On our first night in Killarney we always offer an optional gathering on in this iconic pub to enjoy some fine Irish ballad singing.
Hazel Mountain Chocolates
- 30m
- Admission ticket included
Enjoy a short guided tour and tasting of this funky little family-run chocolate factory in the middle of the Burren in County Clare.
We are proud to support small local businesses in rural Ireland.
River Shannon
- 30m
- Admission ticket included
Tour-Guests always enjoy a crossing of the river Shannon by ferry. An extra expense for our company, but it's always worth it to give our guests an extra 30 minutes off the tour bus in the fresh air and save perhaps one hour driving time between Galway and Killarney.
It's fun to get out in the open fresh air and go up on deck and possibly see the dolphins swimming in the Shannon estuary. A 30 minute crossing.
Day 3: Killarney National Park & mini Ring of Kerry tour
- 4 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Overnight at a 4 star hotel or charming Guesthouse
Kenmare
- 1h 30m
Enjoy time in Ireland's most charming small village. A national winner of our famous 'Tidy Towns' competition.
You'll have ample time to explore the colourful boutique shops and perhaps the ancient & mystical stone circle.
Torc Waterfall
- 45m
- Admission ticket included
Enjoy a short 15 minute gentle hike to Ireland's most beautiful waterfall, found deep in the lush native woodland.
Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms
- 1h 30m
- Admission ticket included
Enjoy a self-guided tour of this magnificent mansion. Learn how the Anglo-Irish gentry lived in luxury during the politically turbulent 1800s.
Walk through the bedrooms where Queen Victoria herself slept during her famous tour to Killarney 150 years ago and perhaps brave the Victorian nursery where a unique collection of somewhat spooky porcelain dolls look on :)
Afterwards relax in the magnificent gardens and perhaps hug the 800 year old Oak tree..
Ladies' View
- 20m
One of the most glorious photo-stops in all of Ireland
Day 4: Killarney to Dingle (& Falconry experience!)
- 3 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Overnight at a 4 star hotel or charming Guesthouse
Kingdom Falconry - Dingle
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Enjoy a private falconry experience at our very own School of Falconry, wear a medieval style leather glove and learn to fly these beautiful birds of prey under the guidance of a Master Falconer.
A consistent highlight for our Tour, guests will see our hawks, flacons, owls and 'Orla' our Golden Eagle.
An Diseart And Harry Clarke Stained Glass Windows
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Enjoy these magnificent windows
Dingle Crystal
- 45m
- Admission ticket included
Meet the master craftsmans and his family.
Day 5: Dingle Peninsula & scenic Slea Head drive
- 3 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Overnight at a 4 star hotel or charming Guesthouse
The Blasket Centre
- 1h 30m
- Admission ticket included
Learn about the rich local Gaelic culture in this immersive and beautiful visitor centre!
We are proud to introduce visitors to the rich Gaelic and literary heritage of the Blasket Islands and the Dingle Peninsula.
You will also have time to walk to the funky new boardwalk, which offers unrivalled views across to the Blasket Islands.
Kilmalkedar Church
- 45m
Visit this delightful ancient Celtic-Christian Church ruins tucked away in the beautiful landscape of West Kerry.
An ancient burial site and once the start-point for local pilgrims embarking for Spain to hike the famous pilgimage of Camino de Santiago de Compostella.
beehive huts and hold a baby lamb
- 45m
- Admission ticket included
Visit this small ocean-side farm.
Enjoy holding baby lambs and exploring ancient beehive huts as seen in the most recent Star Wars movies, many of which were filmed locally in this incredible scenery.
We are proud to support small family farms with sustainable tourism projects throughout Ireland.
Day 6: Dinge Free Day & an evening of Irish music & entertainment
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Overnight at a 4 star hotel or charming Guesthouse
Dick Mack's
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
An evening of fine tradtional Irish entertainment.
Day 7: Dingle to Dublin via Adare & the Rock of Cashel
- 2 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Overnight at a 4 star hotel or charming Guesthouse
Adare Heritage Centre
- 45m
- Admission ticket included
We enjoy a visit to this charming village in proud county Limerick, famous for its Norman Heritage and its traditional thatched cottages. Oh, did we mention Adare's golf course will host the Ryder Cup in 2027.
Rock of Cashel
- 1h 30m
- Admission ticket included
Follow the footsteps of Saint Patrick himself, will learn the history of this magnificent archaeological site with a full guided tour.
A glorious grand finale to an epic and fun week of touring Ireland together.
"Go n-éirí an bóthar leat" ... an Irish blessing that we like to offer to guests, it means "May the road rise to meet you"
Location
Activity location
- Guinness Storehouse
- Market Street, St James Gate
- D08 VF8H, Dublin, Ireland
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch
- Christchurch Place
- D08 REK7, Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland
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