Ireland Escape – Group Tour

Arrive Dublin, transfer to your hotel. Check in to your hotel in Dublin. Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland, is on Ireland’s east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey.

Overnight in Dublin.

After breakfast, Please make your own way to the starting point - opposite the Kilkenny Shop (Nassau St, Dublin) - for the 9:00am departure. Ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes early. Leaving Dublin we will head west through farmland and peat bogs of counties Kildare and Offally. Stop in the Locke's Distillery, the oldest legal distillery in the world. Sample local whiskey and discover the true spirit of Ireland.

Further west, reach the mighty Shannon River and early Christian sites. In Shannonbridge, enjoy a traditional pub stop then continue on to Galway City where you have the night at your leisure to enjoy the lively town, restaurants and pubs.

Overnight in Galway.

Today after breakfast, transfer from Galway, depart for the Burren, a beautiful land of limestone pavements, barren hillsides, rare flora and early settlements. Spend most of the morning exploring this unique area. You will stop in Kilfenora for lunch then visit the Cliffs of Moher and walk the clifftop trails. You will catch the ferry in the late afternoon and travel into County Kerry to Killarney where you can spend an evening at leisure enjoying great food and lively culture.

Overnight in Killarney.

After breakfast at your hotel, the tour today will explore the Dingle Peninsula. The scenery here includes ancient forts, early religious monuments, Slea Head, Inch Beach and the town of Dingle itself where you will spend most of the afternoon. You will also have a stunning view off the ring of Kerry in the distance. In the evening, head back to Killarney.

Overnight in Killarney.

Today you will drive along the Ring of Kerry a classic route consisting of views of Ireland's highest mountain, Daniel O'Connell's birthplace and the Cahersiveen ring fort. Eventually you will reach Portmagee, a great place to sample local seafood for lunch. From here, the road drops to sea level and you pay a visit to Derrynane House.

The tour then continues on around the Ring with stops at Moll's Gap and the Ladies View. There will just be time for a short walk to the Torc Waterfall before arriving back in Killarney.

Overnight in Killarney.

Today after breakfast, you head back to Dublin today, with some interesting stops along the way. Visit the market town of Macroom and the Blarney Castle. You may get the chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone. In the village of Blarney for some shopping and lunch. In the afternoon, you will head past the rock of Cashel and its famed monastery, before stopping for a final Guinness in bustling Kilkenny and returning to Dublin.

Overnight stay in Dublin.

After breakfast, Check out and depart to Belfast Airport to take your flight back, or continue to explore Ireland at your own request.

Tour Ends!!