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Essence of the Emerald Isle
Ireland in 8 Days, 7 Nights in Destination
Irene
Travel crafter
The perfect trip for an overview of Ireland's historic cities, wild landscapes and vibrant culture!
Trip Highlights
- Cliffs of Moher
- Dublin
- Galway
- Kilkenny
- Killarney National Park
- Ring of Kerry
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers
Activities
Breakfast only
Availability
Departures available until April 2026
Available Group tours
Solo travelers from + £ 450
Add up to 3 nights to your stay
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charm included
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Itinerary
Discover the city of Dublin and its history. Make the most of Galway with the traditional pubs and Irish folk music. Admire the beauty of Connemara and the scenery of Killarney National Park. Stop in Limerick before the stunning landscapes of beaches and small Irish towns in the Ring of Kerry. Head back to the capital to finalize your trip.
1st Day: UK - Dublin
Arrive at your UK departure airport ready to board a flight to Dublin.* Arrive 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. Why not take a stroll along the banks of the River Liffey to admire the city's diverse architecture or head straight to the vibrant Temple Bar area to enjoy the cosy atmosphere of Dublin's best pubs and eateries. A number of venues in the area hold regular live music performances so be sure to catch one of these for an unforgettable start to your journey through Ireland.** Overnight stay in Dublin.
*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
** You will have the option to buy an optional ticket package for several attractions in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Staycity Aparthotels - Ti... or similar
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2nd Day: Dublin
Breakfast at the hotel. 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, the oldest university in Ireland and whose library is home to the legendary Book of Kells. Continue to the Temple Bar area, the cultural center of Dublin and home to colorful pubs which host live Irish music and dance performances. Learn the legend of the Ha’Penny Bridge over the River Liffey and stroll past Dublin Castle, the seat of British Rule in Ireland for over 700 years. Continue past Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland's largest church and named after the beloved patron Saint of Ireland. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy your last moments in Dublin at your leisure.
Why not take a self-guided tour of the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy a complimentary pint at the end*. For dinner and a show, you can join our optional Irish evening**. Overnight stay in Dublin.
*You will have the option to buy an optional ticket package for several attractions in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability. Guinness Storehouse visit is part of the optional ticket package you can buy in the next step of the booking process.
**Optional Irish evening with dance show and dinner: Enjoy a 3-course dinner and an evening filled with traditional Irish song and dance.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Staycity Aparthotels - Ti... or similar
502 Reviews
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Activities
Walking Tour of Dublin
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Irish evening with dance show and dinner
Light
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Ireland Entrance Fee Package
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3rd Day: Dublin - Athlone - Galway
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave the capital behind today as you travel to the town of Athlone, which sits on the River Shannon in the center of the county. Take a panoramic tour of Athlone to see its impressive 13th-century castle and historic streets. After some time at your leisure, continue to Galway a port city on Ireland’s west coast, where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the city center, 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. Overnight stay in County Galway.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Nox Hotel or similar
1074 Reviews
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Activities
Galway City Centre Visit
Light
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Panoramic Tour of Athlone
Light
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4th Day: Galway - Connemara - Galway
Breakfast at the hotel. 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 and enjoy the evening at your leisure. Overnight stay in County Galway.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Nox Hotel or similar
1074 Reviews
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Activities
Connemara National Park
Light
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5th Day: Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Killarney
Breakfast at the hotel. 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. Don't miss the chance to take a tour through the medieval times in King John's Castle*. Afterwards, continue to the southwest of Ireland and into County Kerry, home to the beautiful scenery of the Killarney National Park. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Killarney.
*King John's Castle visit is part of the optional ticket package you can buy in the next step of the booking process.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Torc Hotel or similar
269 Reviews
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Activities
Cliffs of Moher
Light
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Limerick & County Kerry
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6th Day: Killarney - Ring of Kerry - County Cork
Breakfast at the hotel. 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. It's also home to brilliant museums and art galleries and the legendary Shandon Bells. Overnight stay in County Cork.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Carrigaline Court Hotel &... or similar
886 Reviews
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Activities
Ring of Kerry
Light
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Visit to the city of Cork
Light
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7th Day: Cork - Kilkenny - Dublin
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the journey back to Dublin, stopping along the way at the medieval town of Kilkenny with its cobblestoned streets and imposing St. Canices Cathedral, here you can learn about the architecture and family who lived in Kilkenny Castle*. After some time at your leisure, continue towards the capital. Arrive in Dublin and enjoy the evening at your leisure, hitting the bars or revisiting your favorite sights. Overnight stay in Dublin.
*Kilkenny Castle visit is part of the optional ticket package you can buy in the next step of the booking process.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Staycity Aparthotels - Ti... or similar
502 Reviews
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Activities
Kilkenny Town
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8th Day: Dublin - UK
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the UK. Arrive in the UK and end your trip.
Categories
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The price includes
- Departures from main UK airports.
- International flights: UK - Dublin - UK.
- 7 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.*more informationSee hotels included
- 7 breakfasts.
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Visits and entrance fees as is indicated in the itinerary.**more informationSee itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- ATOL Protection.
- English speaking guide.
Not included
Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
* Check-in and check-out times are set as a matter of internal policy at each hotel. As a general rule, check-in begins at 3PM and the check-out time is at noon. Please note that these hours may vary per the rules of an individual hotel.
** Please keep in mind that the tour has a lot of ground to cover within a short schedule. In order to keep on track, we will be traveling for several hours per day.
Please note: the order of the itinerary may change to 2 nights in Dublin at the end of the tour and 1 night at the beginning of the tour. In all cases you will have 3 nights in Dublin in total.
Important: The airport transfer on departure is not included when adding additional nights to the itinerary. If required, a departure airport transfer can be added for an additional cost.
Entry requirements
Valid passport.
Visa
No visa is required.
Currency
Euro.
Language
English.
Electricity
230 V. Adapter required.
Health
There are no mandatory vaccinations.
Time zone
UTC.
Other useful information
Cars drive on the left-hand side of the road.
Tourist Office website
http://www.ireland.com/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
Children: 2 - 12 years.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +44 20 8068 3176 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.
While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
Room allocation: We will do our best to accommodate your family in the same room. If availability doesn't permit this, we guarantee your family will be accommodated as close together as possible. Children will always be accomodated in a room with at least 1 adult.
Car seats: Not available in all destinations. Feel free to take your own if you need one.
Pay in installments
Pay only 60% today to reserve your trip.
Rest is paid in instalments according to your departure date.
Exoticca Travel Stories
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Great first trip with Exoticca
Exactly as advertised on their website. All the hotels were up to par and very clean and breakfast in all hotels was very good. Our tour guide of Dublin, Michael was very informative about the city and our tour guide around Ireland, Bill Murray went above and beyond.
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