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Discover Ireland in 14 days
14 DAYS, 13 NIGHTS | Dublin, Newgrange, Kenmare, Killarney National Park, Dingle, Limerick, Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, Enniskillen, Giant’s Causeway & Belfast

Ireland


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Ireland
PRIVATE TOUR ITINERARY
Discover Ireland — see the best of Ireland in 14 days on your very own private tour. This beautifully comprehensive guided journey tours around Ireland and Northern Ireland featuring the most iconic sites from Dublin to Garnish Island to Kenmare to Connemara and to Enniskillen and Belfast in Northern Ireland. You'll see the beautiful Killarney National Park, the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands, Giant's Causeway, Limerick and taste some whisky along the way. Your tour ends in Belfast where you'll enjoy a private-guided walking tour and visit the fascinating Titanic museum. Discover Ireland in 14 days on your very own private tour
Day 1) Arrive Dublin | Boyne Valley Tombs
Arrive Dublin Airport where you will be greeted by your Irish driver. Continue to the Boyne Valley Tombs. Predating Stonehenge by a thousand years and the pyramids at Giza by 500, these massive “passage tombs” of Newgrange and Knowth are windows into a mysterious, pre-Celtic Ireland, just as it was pulling itself up and out of the Stone Age. Next, arrive in Dublin for a two-night stay at the Brooks Hotel, nestled in the heart of Dublin’s vibrant creative quarter. This neighborhood is home to a variety of shops, bars and restaurants. Grafton Street, St. Stephen’s Green, and Temple Bar are just moments away.
Day 2) Dublin
This morning, enjoy a private-guided walking tour of Dublin learning about its often-calamitous history from the days of Viking raids to the hard centuries of British occupation to its remarkable literary legacy to the modern city of today. Visit the stunning Old Library, Trinity College, for an illuminating look at the remarkable Book of Kells. This afternoon, some free time to explore Dublin on your own, before a visit to the Guinness Storehouse, home to Ireland’s most famous beer. You may also visit to the Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery, an award-winning small batch Irish whiskey distillery located in Dublin's historic Liberties, just a short stroll from the Guinness Storehouse.
Day 3) Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castle
Depart Dublin for the Rock of Cashel, a major historic landmark in Ireland, and Cahir Castle. The Rock of Cashel is set on a dramatic outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale, it possesses the most impressive cluster of medieval buildings in Ireland. According to legend, St. Patrick himself came here to convert King Aenghus to Christianity. Cahir Castle was built for the powerful Butler family, is one of Ireland's best-preserved medieval castles, standing proudly on a rocky island on the River Suir, Next, arrive in quaint Kenmare with its rows of vividly painted shop fronts and a go-for-a-stroll atmosphere for a two-night stay. Gourmet dinner in Kenmare included this evening.
Day 4) Garnish Island & Beara Peninsula
Whole-day excursion to the Beara Peninsula in West Cork, a photographer’s paradise steeped in myths and legends, where you will drive over the picturesque Caha Mountains that form the heart of the peninsula’s wild and windswept landscape. The mountains and valleys are rich in archaeological sites such as stone circles, wedge graves and other relics from the past. Visit Ilnacullin Gardens on Garnish Island, an island garden of diminutive size and rare beauty. Nestled in the sheltered coastal harbor at Glengarriff in Bantry Bay, the gardens display a wealth of unique horticultural and architectural gems.
Day 5) Killarney National Park & Dingle
Today, enjoy a scenic drive of the stunning beauty of Killarney National Park in County Kerry. You will view Molls Gap, Ladies View and Torc Waterfall. You will visit Muckross House & Gardens, a 19th century Tudor style mansion, where Queen Victoria stayed in 1861, and Muckross Abbey, one of the best preserved and evocative of Ireland's friaries. You will also experience a jaunting car ride (horse carriage ride) in the National Park. Continue to the quintessentially Irish harbor town of Dingle for a two-night stay. Dingle is a lively Gaeltacht town of seafaring heritage, where instrumental music and song have a long tradition. You will explore the town, enjoy an opportunity to soak up Gaelic tunes in one of the local bars, and dinner at one of several excellent restaurants, all within walking distance of your hotel.
Day 6) Falconry Experience & Slea Head Drive
Today, discover the Dingle Peninsula along the Slea Head, one of the most scenic routes in Ireland. Your day will include a private Falconry Experience, where you will learn how to hold a hawk, as they fly along the beach between you. Explore the magnificent coastal scenery, visit the Blasket Island Heritage Center, a fascinating museum, honoring the unique community who lived on the remote Blasket Islands until, and Gallarus Oratory, a small 6th century Christian chapel which has survived successive invaders. Tonight, explore more of Dingle’s delights.
Day 7) Conor Pass & Limerick
Today, depart Dingle along the Conor Pass, Ireland’s highest mountain pass, to Limerick, where you will enjoy a private guided walking tour of one of Ireland's oldest cities. You will learn about the history of Limerick—from its Viking past to the present. See St. Mary's Cathedral, the Treaty Stone and King John's Castle. From Limerick, continue to Doolin, County Clare, on the West Coast of Ireland. Your hotel is strikingly situated with magnificent views of the Atlantic and the Aran Islands. Some free time to relax and settle into your accommodation prior to a gourmet welcome dinner.
Day 8) Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher
This morning, you’ll board a ferry at Doolin Harbor bound for the stark beauty of Inis Oírr, the smallest of the Aran Islands. Enjoy a pony and trap (cart) tour of the island. On your return to the mainland, admire the Cliffs of Moher in the most spectacular way, from the sea. This afternoon, head to the tops of the Cliffs of Moher, where you will find yourself leaning into the wind on the very edge of Europe, more than 600 feet above the waters of the North Atlantic. Gourmet dinner
at the hotel included this evening.
Day 9) Burren & Connemara
Today, depart Doolin for the rocky moonscape of the Burren to learn about its unique ecosystem and hardy prehistoric residents. You will drive through the Connemara region, and visit the pretty village of Cong, filming location of the 1952 movie The Quiet Man which stars John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, and stroll through Cong Abbey. Afterwards, continue to the pretty coastal town of Clifden and check in to the Abbeyglen Hotel for a one-night stay. Tonight, enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles at the bar while you hear about some local history from the hotel’s owner, followed by dinner with live piano or traditional music at the hotel’s award-winning restaurant.
Day 10) Kylemore Abbey & Killary Fjord
Today, you’ll explore beautiful Connemara. Visit Kylemore Abbey & Gardens, a Benedictine monastery founded in 1920 on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, founded by Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I. Built in 1868, the castle includes a lovely Victorian walled garden. This afternoon, cruise along Killary Fjord where you’ll enjoy spectacular uninterrupted views. The inlet boasts some of the finest scenery in the West of Ireland, and because of the fjord’s sheltered nature, the waters are always calm. Drive through the Doolough Valley, where you’ll enjoy spectacular uninterrupted views of untouched nature. Arrive in Westport for an overnight stay. Gourmet dinner is included this evening at the hotel.
Day 11) Enniskillen & Sperrin
Depart Westport for Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. Enniskillen is the County Town of Fermanagh, located on an island which separates the Upper and Lower sections of Lough Erne. You will enjoy a private-guided tour with a local guide and an opportunity to trace the routes of your ancestors. Visits will include Enniskillen Castle, and the beautiful 18th-century mansion Florence Court. Continue through the Sperrin region of outstanding natural beauty to Ardtara Country House hotel for a two-night stay. Ardtara Country House is an elegant 19th-century mansion, once a family home to a linen baron. Gourmet dinner is included this evening at Ardtara Country House.
Day 12) Londonderry, Bushmills Whiskey & Giant’s Causeway
This morning, visit Derry, officially Londonderry. Here you will enjoy a historical private-guided walking tour of this famed walled city. This afternoon, explore Northern Ireland’s spectacular Antrim Coast, marveling at the bizarre basalt columns and local legends of the Giant’s Causeway. Today may also be combined with a tour of the Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, established in 1794. Enjoy your second dinner at Ardtara Country House.
Day 13) Belfast & Titanic
This morning, depart for Belfast where you will take a driving tour viewing sites that invoke reminders of the past decades’ troubles, including the striking political murals of Shankill and Falls Road, the Peace Wall, the Bobby Sands Mural, the Crumlin Road Jail and other important landmarks such as Belfast Castle, St. Anne’s Cathedral and St. George’s Market. Next, visit the Titanic Belfast Museum, across the River Lagan in the historic Titanic Quarter, next to the original slipways where the Titanic was built. Inside, the tale of the famous cruise liner is told with creative and informative displays. Depart Belfast for an overnight stay at Clontarf Castle, convenient to Dublin Airport.
Day 14) Dublin Airport
Meet your driver for your transfer to Dublin Airport and your flight home.
Included with this private tour:
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13 nights’ accommodation in the hotels specified
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13 full Irish Breakfasts
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7 gourmet dinners
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Travel in a luxury Mercedes minibus with extra wide seats; fully air conditioned, extra leg room, comfortable ride, and plenty of luggage space.
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Professional driver-guide with intimate knowledge of all the places
- All entrance fees and experiences as described in the itinerary
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Flexible itinerary
Just a few highlights:
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Horse & trap ride in Killarney National Park
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Falconry Experience
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Pony & trap ride on Inis Oírr
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Aran island & Cliffs of Moher from the sea
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Private-guided walking tour of Dublin
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Sheepdog demonstration
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Killary Fjord cruise
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Limerick
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Ancient tombs of Newgrange
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Giant's Causeway & Belfast
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Enniskillen
2025 Guideline Prices
Choose your dates. Price is determined by season, accommodation, and the number of people in your group. Prices below are a guideline, and may change in accordance with your individual preferences.
From $7190 per person (group of 6 people)
From $8690 per person (group of 4 people)
From $10,890 per person (group of 2 people)
All prices are in US dollars and based on sharing a room for double occupancy.
Want a luxury private tour? This tour can be customized to your wishes with 5-star accommodation. Simply call, or email us with your specifics and we'll plan a program that's right for you.
ACCOMMODATION
Superior Boutique
In this category we have hand-picked five-star guest houses or smaller luxury hotels. These lodgings are often family owned and offer a truly unique, authentic and welcome atmosphere where you are more likely to engage with local people than in a higher-end hotel. Some tours involve a mixture of both Superior and Luxury Boutique.
Luxury Boutique
Through years of experience we have hand-picked luxury boutique hotels which are not only very comfortable in the traditional sense, but as importantly offer gourmet food, and an ambience of lasting memory. All our hotel choices are of unique character, range from 4-star to 5-star, and are either downtown, or enjoy a spectacular rural or village setting. Our detailed offer to you will specify the hotels recommended.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Ireland
We could not have been MORE pleased with all of our tour guides. Gerry was lovely our first day, giving us a tour of Dublin including a castle and views around the city. Eion could not have been more knowledgeable about Irish history and we learned so much from him and so enjoyed hearing the passion in his voice about his country. John was a perfect tour guide for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. We would highly recommend Wanderlust Tours in the future and hope to maybe “catch” another tour with your company in the future.
Jean Saunders - Maine