Tour overview

This 9-day trip crosses the whole island of Ireland, north and south, using local transport, private vehicles and a train, with a local leader and a group of no more than twelve. You stay eight nights in hotels, with breakfast every day.

From Belfast you follow the wild Antrim coast to the basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway and on to Derry, where a walking tour of the Bogside with local people tells the story of the Troubles.

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Crossing into the Republic you reach Galway, with a ferry day trip to the Aran Islands, then visit the Cliffs of Moher and the thatched village of Adare on the way to Killarney. A day on the Ring of Kerry includes a sheepdog demonstration, before the train to Dublin.

The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want both sides of Ireland's story and its wild west coast.

Trip highlights

  • The Giant's Causeway (Day 2)
  • A Bogside walking tour in Derry (Day 3)
  • The Aran Islands (Day 5)
  • The Cliffs of Moher (Day 6)
  • The Ring of Kerry (Day 7)
  • Dublin (Day 8)

Your route

9 stops from Belfast to Dublin

9-day route: Belfast – Giant's Causeway – Derry – Galway – Killarney – Dublin
  1. Belfast Day 1
  2. Giant's Causeway Day 2
  3. Derry Days 2–3
  4. Galway Days 4–5
  5. Aran Islands Day 5
  6. Cliffs of Moher Day 6
  7. Adare Day 6
  8. Killarney Days 6–7
  9. Dublin Days 8–9

Why choose this tour

North and south in one trip. Local stories and a small group.

Best suited to

  • History lovers
  • First-time visitors to Ireland
  • Solo travellers
  • Small-group fans
Derry and the Peace Bridge over the River Foyle

Day-by-day itinerary

9 days from Belfast, United Kingdom to Dublin, Ireland

  1. Day 1 · Belfast Belfast

    Welcome to Ireland.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Antrim coast, Giant's Causeway, Derry Derry

    The Causeway Coast.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Bogside, Derry Derry

    Derry's story.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Galway Galway

    Across the border.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Aran Islands Galway

    Island life.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Cliffs of Moher, Adare, Killarney Killarney

    Cliffs and a thatched village.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Ring of Kerry Killarney

    The Ring of Kerry.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Killarney, Dublin Dublin

    By train to Dublin.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Dublin Dublin

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Dún Aonghasa on the cliffs of Inishmore

Where you stay

  • Belfast (1 night) Hotel
  • Derry (2 nights) Hotel
  • Galway (2 nights) Hotel
  • Killarney (2 nights) 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 8 nights in hotels
  • Meals 8 breakfasts
  • Local transport, private vehicles and a train to Dublin
  • Giant's Causeway and Bogside walking tour
  • Aran Islands ferry day trip
  • Cliffs of Moher and Ring of Kerry
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 7 lunches and 8 dinners
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Galway and its cathedral from above

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want hotel luxury
  • You want most meals included
  • You dislike long travel days
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–9 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher in the afternoon sun

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £2,427 per person, twin share, tour only. 56 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.

Do I need anything to cross the border?

No border checks apply, but carry a passport for the whole trip.

How does the group travel?

By local transport, private vehicle and train.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast every day.

Can I have my own room?

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

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.

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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