Tour overview

This 8-day escorted tour takes a more relaxed, upmarket route round Ireland, with a tour director and several later starts. You stay seven nights in handpicked hotels, including a night at The Lodge at Ashford Castle, with every breakfast and four dinners, among them a private farm-to-table dinner at the Lodge.

From Dublin and the Book of Kells you head south past the Rock of Cashel to Blarney and Killarney, driving the Ring of Kerry with a seaweed-foraging walk on the coast.

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A ferry across the Shannon Estuary leads to the Cliffs of Moher and two nights on the Connemara coast, with a day among the lakes and hills of Connemara National Park. Your last stop is the village of Cong beside Lough Corrib before returning to Dublin.

The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want Ireland at a gentle pace with a touch of luxury.

Trip highlights

  • The Book of Kells (Day 1)
  • The Rock of Cashel and Blarney (Day 2)
  • The Ring of Kerry (Day 3)
  • The Cliffs of Moher (Day 4)
  • Connemara National Park (Day 5)
  • The Lodge at Ashford Castle (Day 6)

Your route

8 stops from Dublin to Cong

8-day route: Dublin – Cashel – Killarney – Cliffs of Moher – Galway – Cong – Dublin
  1. Dublin Days 1 & 7–8
  2. Rock of Cashel Day 2
  3. Blarney Castle Day 2
  4. Killarney Days 2–3
  5. Cliffs of Moher Day 4
  6. Galway Days 4–5
  7. Kylemore Abbey Day 5
  8. Cong Day 6

Why choose this tour

A night at Ashford Castle's Lodge. Later starts and two-night stays.

Best suited to

  • Couples
  • Travellers who value comfort
  • Returning visitors to Ireland
  • Food lovers
The Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary

Day-by-day itinerary

8 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 · Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, Killarney Killarney

    Cashel and Blarney.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Ring of Kerry Killarney

    The Ring of Kerry.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Shannon Estuary, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Galway

    The Cliffs of Moher.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Connemara National Park Galway

    Connemara.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Cong, Ashford Castle Cong

    Historic Cong.

    Hotel
    The Lodge at Ashford Castle
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Dublin Dublin

    Back to Dublin.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Dublin Dublin

    The tour ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Blarney Castle in green parkland

Where you stay

  • Dublin (1 night) Hotel
  • Killarney (2 nights) Hotel
  • Galway (2 nights) Hotel
  • Cong (1 night) The Lodge at Ashford Castle
  • 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 7 nights in handpicked hotels
  • Meals 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
  • Coach travel and the Shannon ferry
  • Book of Kells at Trinity College
  • Ring of Kerry with a seaweed-foraging walk
  • Farm-to-table dinner at Ashford Castle's Lodge
  • Tour director throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 6 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Lakes and mountains in Connemara

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a small group
  • You want active days
  • You are on a tight budget
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1–2, 4 and 6
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The Cliffs of Moher stretching along the coast

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £2,516 per person, twin share, tour only. 19 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.

Is Ashford Castle included?

Yes, a night at The Lodge on the Ashford Castle estate, with a private dinner.

Which meals are included?

Every breakfast and four dinners.

Is the pace relaxed?

Yes, with several later starts and two-night stays.

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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