Classic Tour of Ireland: Dublin to The Cliffs of Moher

Classic Tour of Ireland: Dublin to The Cliffs of Moher

7 days

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From $4,795 pp

This itinerary offers a relaxed yet in-depth way to experience Ireland’s best-loved regions, combining history, scenery and culture with private touring and seamless service. With a personal driver and local guides, you’ll explore the nation’s buzzing cities, medieval landmarks and the wild beauty of the Atlantic coast.

At a glance...

Begin in Dublin, where Georgian squares, historic cathedrals and lively pubs capture the charm of the capital. Continue west to Galway, a coastal city known for its local music, food markets and easygoing atmosphere. Along the way, you’ll visit the Cliffs of Moher, the limestone landscapes of the Burren, and the Aran Islands, where traditional Irish life continues much as it has for generations.

Designed for travelers who enjoy a balance of comfort and discovery, this journey offers the highlights of Ireland with thoughtful touches throughout – private transfers, expert guidance and time to explore at your own pace.

Why Classic Tour of Ireland: Dublin to The Cliffs of Moher

In detail

  • Day 1: Arrival in Dublin

    Day 1: Arrival in Dublin

    A meet-and-greet assistant welcomes you at the airport and escorts you to your private transfer. After settling into your accommodation, explore Dublin at your own pace or consult your driver for local recommendations. Later, visit the Guinness Storehouse for an interactive look at Ireland’s brewing heritage, ending with a pint at the Gravity Bar and sweeping views over the city.

  • Day 2: Dublin’s Historic Heart

    Day 2: Dublin’s Historic Heart

    Join a private guide for a walking tour through Dublin’s most notable landmarks. Visit St. Stephen’s Green, Merrion Square, and Dublin Castle, once the centre of English rule in Ireland. Step inside Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, both masterpieces of Gothic design. End your tour at Trinity College Library, home to the 8th-century Book of Kells and its celebrated Long Room.

  • Day 3: Castles and Coastal Villages

    Day 3: Castles and Coastal Villages

    Set out with your private driver to discover Dublin’s coastline. Explore Malahide Castle, a well-preserved medieval fortress surrounded by parkland, before continuing to the fishing village of Howth. Walk along the headland for panoramic views across Dublin Bay, then enjoy a seafood lunch at a waterfront restaurant before returning to the city.

  • Day 4: Journey to Galway

    Day 4: Journey to Galway

    Travel across Ireland to Galway, known for its music, art and food culture. On arrival, meet your local guide for a walking and tasting tour through the city’s historic streets and markets. Sample regional oysters, artisan cheeses and handmade sweets, while learning about Galway’s long-standing maritime and trading traditions.

  • Day 5: The Burren and Cliffs of Moher

    Day 5: The Burren and Cliffs of Moher

    Experience Ireland’s Atlantic coastline on a full-day tour. Walk along the Cliffs of Moher, rising 700 feet above the sea, and explore the Burren, a striking limestone plateau dotted with prehistoric monuments. Visit Poulnabrone Dolmen, one of Ireland’s oldest tombs, and stop at the harbour villages of Ballyvaughan and Kinvara, where Dunguaire Castle stands sentinel over the bay.

  • Day 6: The Aran Islands

    Day 6: The Aran Islands

    Take a ferry to Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran Islands. A horse-drawn carriage will bring you through windswept landscapes framed by dry-stone walls and Atlantic views. Visit Dún Aonghasa, a prehistoric fort perched above sheer cliffs, and see traditional villages where Gaelic remains the everyday language. Return by ferry and transfer back to your hotel for a final evening at leisure.

  • Day 7: Departure

    Day 7: Departure

    Enjoy a private transfer to Shannon Airport, marking the end of your journey through Ireland’s cities, coastlines and ancient sites.

Add your Do Not Disturb moment

  • Enjoy the quick ziplines and swing across suspended bridges, every twist, turn, and drop is part of an expert-guided adventure designed for small groups seeking both excitement and safety.

  • Private sunset picnic with Atlantic views and locally sourced cuisine, far from the crowds.

  • Small-group guided walking and meditation across Ireland’s Burren with secluded views and immersive wellness.

  • Follow a local guide across sweeping dunes and soft sand, pausing to watch Atlantic waves roll in and seabirds skim the shoreline.

  • Step into the cheese production area and watch curds being pressed, sample creamy cheeses at various stages of maturation, and hear stories from the family who have crafted Cashel Blue for generations.

  • Inside St James's Gate, a private bar on the fourth floor of the Guinness Storehouse offers a different way into one of the world's most recognised drinks: four variants, one trained connoisseur and the story behind every pour.

  • Titanic Belfast stands on the slipways of the Harland and Wolff shipyard where the Titanic was built between 1909 and 1911. Across nine interactive galleries, the story moves from the streets of early 20th-century Belfast through the construction, the maiden voyage and the night of April 14, 1912, to the ocean floor and the legacy that followed

  • Kilmainham Gaol opened in 1796 and closed in 1924. In the 128 years between, it held petty criminals, Famine survivors, political prisoners and the leaders of every major Irish rebellion. A private guided visit reaches the parts of that history that a crowded standard tour cannot.

  • Aniar in Galway and Chestnut in west Cork hold Michelin stars and serve tasting menus built entirely around what the land, the shore and the season provide. No fixed menus, no outside sourcing.

  • EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum sits in the stone vaults of the CHQ building on Custom House Quay in Dublin's Docklands. Twenty interactive galleries tell the story of Irish emigration across centuries, from the reasons people left to the countries they shaped. A guided visit adds a layer of depth the self-guided experience cannot replicate.

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