Ireland In A Week
Overview
Discover Ireland’s capital city of Dublin, the home of Guinness and the best “craic” from the locals to the natural beauty of Wild Atlantic West coast of Ireland.Private Touring
- Flexible Dates
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Flexible Itinerary
- Upgrade Accommodation
- Local Guide Service
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
Itinerary
On arrival into Dublin Airport, your private driver will be waiting to transfer you to Galway on the west coast. Spend your afternoon at leisure exploring the city. Galway, the gateway to the west coast, is hard to resist with its bohemian charm and friendly locals ready to give you a true Irish welcome. Why not visit one of the shops selling the traditional Claddagh Rings to take home, or stop for a Guinness in one of the local pubs where you will most certainly be greeted with lively traditional music as you enter. Overnight in Galway.
Meal Plan: No Meal
Leave the city behind as you explore one of Ireland’s most beautiful National Parks, Connemara. Here you will find mountains, woodlands, beaches, and even traces of historic settlements such as megalithic tombs dating back over 4,000 years! Whilst here, you will visit Kylemore Abbey, built in the 1800s and nestled in the heart of Connemara. During your visit, you will learn about the history of the Abbey and why it remains home to the Benedictine Nuns, as well as discovering Ireland’s largest walled garden. Before returning to the city, you’ll visit Killary Sheep Farm, a traditional working mountain farm where you will enjoy a live sheepdog demonstration and learn about the importance of sheepdogs in Irish farming. Overnight in Galway.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Today, with your private driver-guide, journey south to explore the world-famous Cliffs of Moher. Enroute, travel through The Burren a completely contrasting landscape to the rest of Ireland, with its vast limestone plains dotted with caves, fossils, and rock formations. It feels almost otherworldly! Then, it’s time to go from land to sea, as you enjoy a spectacular boat tour offering the best vantage point of the Cliffs, which rise to over 200 metres (700 feet) at their highest point. Keep a lookout you may even spot puffins in the right season!.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Killarney is a lively town and the gateway to Killarney National Park, where you’ll find every type of terrain Ireland has to offer in one place. The Ring of Kerry, a 179 km scenic loop, is home to Ireland’s tallest mountains, cascading waterfalls, lakes, ancient forests, and rolling hills. In the heart of the park lies Muckross House & Gardens, a 19th-century mansion where Queen Victoria stayed as a guest during her visit in 1861. The setting, overlooking Muckross Lake, is truly magical. Experience a traditional Jaunting Car ride, a charming way to explore the estate grounds and nearby Muckross Abbey, before finishing your day. Overnight in Killarney.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Continue eastward with your private driver-guide, stopping first in Cobh, the Titanic’s last port of call. Enjoy a short walking tour as you learn about its rich maritime heritage and emigration history. Next, visit the world-famous Jameson Distillery Middleton, home of Ireland’s largest pot still. During your guided tour, you’ll discover the field-to-glass process and enjoy a comparative whiskey tasting. All warmed up by the whiskey, your day ends in the “Marble City” of Kilkenny — a medieval gem with picturesque cobbled streets, a deep religious history, and a thriving arts and crafts scene.. Overnight in Kilkenny.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Your private driver-guide will meet you at your hotel this morning for journey to Dublin through Wicklow Mountains, known as the “Garden of Ireland.” Along the way, stop at Glendalough, a serene valley where St Kevin founded an early medieval monastery. Surrounded by lakes, forests, and ancient stone ruins, it remains one of Ireland’s most evocative heritage sites. Continue your drive across Wicklow Mountains, with its sweeping views of rugged peaks, boglands, before descending into Dublin.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Meet your driver-guide in the hotel lobby for a private full-day tour of Dublin, Ireland’s lively capital city. Your guide will show you both the iconic and hidden sides of Dublin — from its elegant Georgian squares to its vibrant cultural quarters. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of Dublin’s famous pubs before visiting two of its best-known attractions: Trinity College, home of the ancient Book of Kells, and the Guinness Storehouse, where you’ll learn about Ireland’s most famous stout and enjoy a pint with panoramic city views from the Gravity Bar. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner accompanied by traditional Irish music and dance entertainment.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
After a hearty Irish breakfast at your hotel, take a final stroll through Dublin’s historic streets and capture a few last photos before your private driver transfers you to the airport for your onward journey. Slán go fóill — farewell until we meet again!
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Inclusions
Private Airport Transfers (Mercedes Viano or similar) & Six Full Days of Private Tours with driver-guide
Kylemore Abbey Entrance Ticket
Shared Sheep Dog Demo
Cliffs of Moher Shared Boat Cruise
Muckross Estate Jaunting Ride
Cobh Titanic Trail Walking Shared Tour
Jameson Distillery Shared Tour
Trinity College Entrance Ticket
Guinness Storehouse Entrance Ticket
Merry Ploughboys’ Shared Dinner & Show
2 nights’ accommodation at The Galmont Hotel Galway (4*) or similar
2 nights’ accommodation at Killarney Royal Hotel (4*) or similar
1 night accommodation at Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel (4*) or similar
2 nights’ accommodation at O’Callaghan Davenport Hotel Dublin (4*) or similar
Exclusions
International / Domestic Airfare.
Optional activities.
Any items of a personal nature Telephone bills, laundry, Meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified in the program.
Travel insurance.
Gratuities.
Voluntary tips for guides, drivers and porters.
Travel and medical insurance.
Anything not mentioned in “inclusions”
Notes
Rate mentioned are “starting from” rates and may change based on the actual travel dates and due to the increase in fuel rates, entrance fees as well as cost of meals at restaurants.
