Dublin to South West 5 Day Small-Group Tour with Accommodation

Day 1 Dublin - Kilbeggan Distillery - Clonmacnoise - Galway

1. 1

   Old Kilbeggan Distillery

   45 min Admission ticket not included

   Kilbeggan Distillery is your first stop, and here you have time to relax with a glass of their famed whiskey.

2. 2

   Clonmacnoise

   45 min Admission ticket not included

   Scholars from all around Europe once visited this hugely influential abbey.

Day 2 Galway - Burren - Cliffs of Moher - Killarney

1. 1

   The Burren

   45 min Admission ticket not included

   This national park is home to some of Ireland’s most profound spiritual and natural culture.

2. 2

   30 min

   After time to explore the area, you travel to Kilfenora, the “town of the crosses”. You can visit the town’s fabulous ancient cathedral before we stop for lunch in one of the area’s charming villages.

3. 3

   Cliffs of Moher

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   You then head to the incredible Cliffs of Moher. Walk the stunning cliff trails as seabirds swoop through the clear air above you. And learn about the unique ecosystem in the excellent and award winning environmental exhibition nearby.

4. 4

   County Clare

   1 hour

   The tour then moves south through County Clare, passing its famous golf course on the way to the picturesque beach at Lahinch. You continue your journey and board a ferry across the Shannon Estuary. After a short crossing, you head south towards the lakeside town of Killarney This energetic, charming area will be your base for the next three nights, so take your time sampling the superb collection of traditional pubs and live music.

Day 3 Killarney - Dingle Peninsula

1. 1

   Dingle Peninsula

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   Glorious beaches merge with traditional Irish scenery in this land of Gaelic mystery and towering forts.

2. 2

   Slea Head Drive

   45 min Admission ticket not included

   Wander ancient forts and religious sites of the past at Slea Head

Day 4 Killarney - Portmagee - Torc Waterfall

1. 1

   Carrauntoohil Mountain

   45 min Admission ticket not included

   You head out in the morning, stopping first at Ireland’s highest mountain, Carrauntoohil. After snapping some shots of its rugged majesty, you join the scenic coast road through Glenbeigh and Kells on the way to Cahersiveen

2. 2

   Skellig Ring Scenic Drive

   45 min Admission ticket not included

   Ireland's famous coastal route boasts some of the wildest views in Europe. Ireland's famous coastal route boasts some of the wildest views in Europe.

3. 3

   Derrynane House

   50 min Admission ticket not included

   Winding down from the peaks, you head to Derrynane House, home of the family O’Connell. Daniel O’Connell, 'The Liberator of Ireland’, had a very strong bond with this place and you’ll understand why when you visit. Here, you can enjoy a walk in the scenic gardens or along the beach and explore the main house.

Day 5 Killarney - Blarney Castle - Kilkenny Castle - Dublin

1. 1

   Blarney Castle & Gardens

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   Try to kiss the famed Blarney Stone amidst the walls of this gorgeous medieval stronghold.

2. 2

   Rock of Cashel

   50 min Admission ticket not included

   In the afternoon, the tour heads to the heritage town of Cahir*, where there’s a distinctive island castle in the River Suir.
   *Please note that if your tour departs after 1st April 2025, day five of the tour will change. After Blarney Castle, you visit Kinsale for lunch instead of Cahir. Also, you will visit the Rock of Cashel instead of Kilkenny. Your tour finish time on day five will also change to 7pm arrival in Dublin.

3. 3

   Kilkenny

   50 min

   The final stop of the tour is Kilkenny*, a bustling city with a fine castle, a thousand-year-old round tower, and an impressive National Craft Centre. There’s also the chance for one last Guinness before heading back on the road again for the last leg of the journey. You arrive back into Dublin in the evening.
   *Please note that if your tour departs after 1st April 2025, day five of the tour will change. After Blarney Castle, you visit Kinsale for lunch instead of Cahir. Also, you will visit the Rock of Cashel instead of Kilkenny. Your tour finish time on day five will also change to 7pm arrival in Dublin.