Unforgettable Ireland with Goway Travel
Price: $2,927 CAD Per Person - Book by June 30, 2025
Departure date: June 10, 2025
Return date: June 17, 2025
Explore the highlights of Ireland on this great-value coach tour, featuring comfortable 4-star accommodations. Start in Dublin, then journey south to kiss the famous Blarney Stone and shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Enjoy two nights in Killarney with a scenic drive around the stunning Ring of Kerry and a traditional pony and trap ride through Killarney National Park.
Travel north via ferry across the River Shannon to the majestic Cliffs of Moher and the limestone landscapes of the Burren before an overnight stay in Limerick. Spend two nights in Galway with visits to Galway Cathedral, a relaxing cruise on Lough Corrib, and a day exploring the wild beauty of Connemara and Kylemore Abbey.
Return to Dublin with a stop at historic Clonmacnoise. Cap off your journey with sightseeing in the capital and perhaps a lively evening of Irish music and dance. A perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and culture!
Inclusions:
- 7 nights in moderate to first-class accommodations
- 6-day small-group tour in a modern motor-coach with a professional driver (max 29 guests)
- English-speaking guide as per the itinerary
- Visit to Blarney Castle
- Sheepdog Demonstration
- Ride on the Shannon Car Ferry
- Visit to the Cliffs of Moher
- Visit to Galway Cathedral
- Lough Corrib Cruise with scones and Irish coffee
- Visit to Kylemore Abbey
- Visit to Dan O'Hara Homestead
- Admission to EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum
- Porterage x1 piece of luggage in and out of hotels
- Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1), 2 dinners
Itinerary Details:
Day 1 : Arrive in Dublin
Welcome to Ireland and Dublin Airport. Make your own way to your city centre hotel. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy all that Dublin's city has to offer. Your hotel will be within walking distance of the city centre.
If you are interested in arranging an arrival transfer or activities for the afternoon, please speak with your Destination Specialist. Accommodation at the Academy Plaza Hotel with Dinner.
Day 2 : Dublin to Blarney Castle & Kerry
Blarney Castle and Kerry
After breakfast, meet with your English-speaking guide and driver and depart Ireland's capital, traveling to County Kerry. En route, stop in the town of Blarney to visit Blarney Castle and Estate. Here you will find the legendary Stone of Eloquence. Kiss it and you’ll never again be lost for words. Enjoy some time for shopping at Blarney Woollen Mills. The presence of the Woollen Mills during the famine shielded Blarney from the worst effects of the famine, due to its employment of local workers. In 1976 Chris Kelleher, himself a mill worker, bought the old mill property. Within a short period of time Chris and his family transformed the mill into what is perhaps the largest quality craft shop in Ireland. Accommodation at the Randles Hotel with Breakfast.
Day 3 : Exploring the Ring of Kerry
Today, you can enjoy a superb tour of the Iveragh Peninsula, where you will discover the Ring of Kerry while taking in the spectacular scenery such as mountains, peat, bogs, lakes and magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean. Depart Killarney and drive through Killorglin, famous for its Puck Fair, then on to Glenbeigh where the cliff road affords panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay.
Continue through the landscape of peat bogs before arriving at the seaside town of Waterville and then on to Sneem, famous for its brightly coloured houses, before arriving back in Killarney. Along the Ring of Kerry stop at a local farm for a sheepdog demonstration. Your visit starts with an overview of the different breeds of sheep, followed by an introduction to the farmer's most important tools, his border collies.
Next, you will see a superb demonstration of sheep herding as the farmer and his dogs demonstrate how, by working together, they can take a flock of sheep from the mountaintop to the sheep pen close to the farmyard. Accommodation at the Randles Hotel with Breakfast.
Day 4 : Kerry to Burren & the Cliffs of Moher
Travel northwards to Tarbert and take a short boat ride across the mouth of the River Shannon to Killimer on County Clare. Travel along the coast to the Cliffs of Moher, the most majestic cliffs in Ireland which rise from the Atlantic Ocean and extend for over 7 km (4 miles). On a clear day, you can admire the Aran Islands and Connemara Mountains. Enjoy a tour of the Burren Region. The Burren is a strange and unique region in Europe; it is a high plateau of porous limestone situated in Northern Clare. Accommodation at The George Boutique Hotel with Breakfast.
Day 5 : Limerick to Galway
Galway City and Cruise
This morning, travel to Galway City and get oriented with this beautiful place which has attracted many musicians and artists. Stroll down Shop Street - a charming pedestrianised street which is the cultural heartbeat of Galway City. The main squares in the city are Eyre Square (containing John F. Kennedy Park) and Spanish Parade next to the Spanish Arch.
Visit Galway Cathedral, one of the largest and most impressive buildings in Galway built between 1958 and 1965. Next, enjoy a cruise along Lough Corrib including scones and an Irish coffee. This journey on the Corrib Princess takes passengers along the majestic Lough Corrib and onto the lake. Visitors will see unsurpassed views of the historic monuments and natural amenities that make this one of the most spectacular waterways in Ireland. Accommodation at Salthill Hotel with Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 6 : Touring Connemara
Today, visit Connemara, a land of lakes and rivers, bogs and mountains. A land of small villages where Gaelic is still the spoken language, and little has changed since the beginning of time. It is undoubtedly the wildest and the most romantic part of Ireland. Visit Kylemore Abbey, built in 1868 by Mitchell Henry, and see its most famous feature, the miniature Cathedral. It has been home to the Irish order of Benedictine nuns since 1920.
Next, you will visit Dan O'Hara's homestead. The Centre offers a unique insight into the history and heritage of this most beautiful part of Connemara and the West of Ireland. Here you will enjoy tea and scones. Accommodation at Salthill Hotel with Breakfast.
Day 7 : Galway to Dublin
Dublin’s Fair City
Depart Galway for Dublin today. On arrival, you will first explore the north side of the city which offers striking monuments such as the GPO (General Post Office) on O'Connell Street and Phoenix Park, the largest public park in Europe. The city’s south side appears more sophisticated with its vast Georgian squares and is home to Trinity College, Dublin Castle and two Anglican Cathedrals. Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. Over the centuries, over 10 million people emigrated from Ireland - at EPIC you can find out why they left, where they went and how they shaped the world. As you uncover the stories of the emigrants, you’ll realize that emigration is not about what people leave behind but what they bring with them. Accommodation at Academy Plaza Hotel with Breakfast.
Day 8 : Depart from Dublin
After a final Irish breakfast, transfer to Dublin Airport for your departure flight home under own arrangements.
If you are interested in arranging a departure transfer or to extend your trip, please speak with your Destination Specialist. With Breakfast.
