Essence of the Emerald Isle

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 • UK - Dublin

  Today you’ll fly to Dublin. On arrival at Dublin airport, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. Once settled, spend the rest of the day exploring the Irish capital at your leisure.

• Day 2 • Dublin

  Today, enjoy a walking tour of Dublin. Explore the most emblematic sights and get to know the history of this wonderful capital. Pass by famous Trinity College, then continue to the Temple Bar area, the cultural centre of Dublin and home to colourful pubs which host live Irish music and dance performances.

• Day 3 • Dublin - Athlone - Galway

  Leave the capital behind today as you travel to the town of Athlone, where you’ll take a panoramic tour to see its impressive 13th-century castle and historic streets. After, continue to Galway on Ireland’s west coast. Visit the city centre, learn about its history and explore Eyre Square, a popular meeting spot surrounded by shops and traditional pubs, many of which still offer traditional Irish folk music shows.

• Day 4 • Galway - Connemara - Galway

  Depart towards Connemara National Park, a beautiful cultural region, situated in County Galway. Connemara is known for its strong connection to traditional Irish culture and immaculate landscapes. Admire the rolling countryside, home to wild Connemara ponies. After a day of exploring the rich landscapes of rural Ireland, return to your hotel.

• Day 5 • Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Killarney

  Discover one of the most iconic landscapes in Ireland, the stunning Cliffs of Moher! Stretching along the coastline for around 14 kilometers, these dramatic sea cliffs overlook the wild waters of the Atlantic. Set off towards Country Kerry, stopping along the way in Limerick, one of the oldest and most important cities in Ireland, dating back to the 12th-century. Afterwards, continue to the southwest of Ireland and into County Kerry, home to the beautiful scenery of the Killarney National Park.

• Day 6 • Killarney - Ring of Kerry - County Cork

  Explore the Ring of Kerry today, an area of immense natural beauty, glistening lakes and dramatic coastlines, home to incredible beaches and charming seaside villages. In the afternoon, head towards Cork, known as the culinary capital of Ireland and famed for its fantastic food market.

• Day 7 • Cork - Kilkenny - Dublin

  Begin the journey back to Dublin, stopping along the way at the medieval town of Kilkenny with its cobblestoned streets and imposing St. Canice’s Cathedral.

• Day 8 • Dublin - UK

  After breakfast, head to the airport for your return flight home to the UK.