Tour overview

This 7-day escorted tour is a compact loop of Ireland's highlights by coach, with a tour director throughout. You stay six nights in comfortable hotels, with every breakfast and four dinners included, among them a welcome dinner and a farm-to-table dinner in Killarney.

A Dublin tour with a local expert includes the Book of Kells at Trinity College, before you cross the River Shannon to Galway. The limestone Burren and the Cliffs of Moher lead to the thatched village of Adare and Killarney.

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After a jaunting-car ride or other choice in Killarney and the Ring of Kerry, you visit Cobh, last port of call of the Titanic, and Blarney Castle on the way to Cork, then stop in medieval Kilkenny on the way back to Dublin.

The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want Ireland's classic sights in a week.

Trip highlights

  • The Book of Kells (Day 1)
  • The Cliffs of Moher (Day 3)
  • The Ring of Kerry (Day 4)
  • Cobh (Day 5)
  • Blarney Castle (Day 5)
  • Kilkenny (Day 6)

Your route

9 stops from Dublin to Kilkenny

7-day route: Dublin – Galway – Killarney – Cork – Kilkenny – Dublin
  1. Dublin Days 1 & 6–7
  2. Galway Day 2
  3. Cliffs of Moher Day 3
  4. Adare Day 3
  5. Killarney Days 3–4
  6. Cobh Day 5
  7. Blarney Castle Day 5
  8. Cork Day 5
  9. Kilkenny Day 6

Why choose this tour

Ireland's highlights in seven days. Four dinners included.

Best suited to

  • First-time visitors to Ireland
  • Short-tour seekers
  • Travellers who prefer coach touring
  • History lovers
The Long Room library at Trinity College Dublin

Day-by-day itinerary

7 days from Dublin, Ireland to Dublin, Ireland

  1. Day 1 · Dublin, Trinity College Dublin

    Dublin and the Book of Kells.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · River Shannon, Galway Galway

    West to Galway.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · The Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Adare, Killarney Killarney

    Cliffs and Adare.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Ring of Kerry Killarney

    The Ring of Kerry.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Cobh, Blarney Castle, Cork Cork

    Cobh and Blarney.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Kilkenny, Dublin Dublin

    Kilkenny and Dublin.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Dublin Dublin

    The tour ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The Poulnabrone dolmen in the Burren

Where you stay

  • Dublin (1 night) Hotel
  • Galway (1 night) Hotel
  • Killarney (2 nights) Hotel
  • Cork (1 night) Hotel
  • Dublin (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 6 nights in hotels
  • Meals 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners
  • Coach travel with a tour director
  • Book of Kells at Trinity College
  • Cliffs of Moher and the Ring of Kerry
  • Cobh and Blarney Castle
  • Airport transfers at set times

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 5 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Most lunches and drinks
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Lakes and mountains in County Kerry

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a small group
  • You want walking or active days
  • You want time to linger
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–7 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1 and 3–5
The Cliffs of Moher in County Clare

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £2,228 per person, twin share, tour only. 20 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a passport for Ireland?

UK citizens do not need a visa for Ireland; carry a passport or photo ID for travel.

How does the group travel?

By modern coach with a tour director.

Which meals are included?

Every breakfast and four dinners.

Can I kiss the Blarney Stone?

Yes, there is time at Blarney Castle to climb to the Stone.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary
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