Great Tour of Ireland
Duration
7 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Start city
Dublin
Available
April 2025 / October 2025
Cities to visit: Dublin; Powerscourt; Kilkenny; Cashel, Ireland, Ireland, Ie; Cork, City and County; Kinsale; Killarney; Limerick; Cliffs of Moher; Galway; Clonmacnoise
Detailed day by day description
Introduction
Dear Traveler: thank you for choosing us to perform this Tour! We hope you enjoy your trip.
Here we give you a guidance on their tour with the information that we believe may be of your interest. The information is indicative, may exist variations on designated hours.
TRANSFER from the airport, if you have it included or purchasing. Our transfer will be waiting for you with a poster on behalf of Europamundo or its name to the output of the custom (after collecting your luggage)..
Remember to inform us by phone if you lost your connection flight or expected delay of their arrival, in your VOUCHER figure the phone of the transfer.
IMPORTANT: If you had additional nights upon arrival the hotel will have your reservation, but his travel guide normally will not be until the night before the start of the tour.
Day
Welcome to Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
IMPORTANT:
-Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information board with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.
-During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. If these activities are available on the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them as early as possible to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute may result in missed opportunities due to limited tickets, bus seats, or other factors.
Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.
IMPORTANT:
-Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information board with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.
-During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. If these activities are available on the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them as early as possible to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute may result in missed opportunities due to limited tickets, bus seats, or other factors.
Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.
Dublin – Panoramic tour of the city. Our guide will tell us all about Dublin´s rich history, including its Georgian neighborhoods, bustling city center streets, and the University. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore the Irish capital at your leisure. You can stroll along the banks of the River Liffey, visit various museums, or explore the famous Guinness Storehouse (admission not included).
Note: Occasionally, depending on our arrival time in Dublin and the daylight hours, the tour may take place the previous afternoon.
Note: Occasionally, depending on our arrival time in Dublin and the daylight hours, the tour may take place the previous afternoon.
Total distance covered: 330 km.
Scenery: Pleasant landscapes, forests, hills, and picturesque villages along the way.
08:30 a.m. – Departure from Dublin. We’ll begin our trip to Powerscourt, located just outside Dublin.
09:15 a.m. – Powerscourt. We will visit the magnificent Powerscourt Gardens, designed in the 18th century and considered the most beautiful in Ireland (admission included). Admire the fountains, Japanese Gardens, and pet cemetery.
10:30 a.m. – Departure from Powerscourt. We’ll continue south, passing through Wicklow Mountains National Park.
12:30 p.m. – Kilkenny. We’ll have time for lunch and a stroll in this lively city, known for its castle, cathedral, and beer houses.
02:30 p.m. – Departure from Kilkenny.
03:30 p.m. - Cashel. We’ll visit the medieval fortress Rock of Cashel, symbolizing the Irish struggle against the English. Tickets included, with time to explore the village.
05:00 p.m. – Departure from Cashel.
06:15 p.m. - Cork. Arrival in the evening. Time for a stroll around the center of Ireland´s second-largest city. Dinner at the hotel will be included.
Scenery: Pleasant landscapes, forests, hills, and picturesque villages along the way.
08:30 a.m. – Departure from Dublin. We’ll begin our trip to Powerscourt, located just outside Dublin.
09:15 a.m. – Powerscourt. We will visit the magnificent Powerscourt Gardens, designed in the 18th century and considered the most beautiful in Ireland (admission included). Admire the fountains, Japanese Gardens, and pet cemetery.
10:30 a.m. – Departure from Powerscourt. We’ll continue south, passing through Wicklow Mountains National Park.
12:30 p.m. – Kilkenny. We’ll have time for lunch and a stroll in this lively city, known for its castle, cathedral, and beer houses.
02:30 p.m. – Departure from Kilkenny.
03:30 p.m. - Cashel. We’ll visit the medieval fortress Rock of Cashel, symbolizing the Irish struggle against the English. Tickets included, with time to explore the village.
05:00 p.m. – Departure from Cashel.
06:15 p.m. - Cork. Arrival in the evening. Time for a stroll around the center of Ireland´s second-largest city. Dinner at the hotel will be included.
Total distance covered: 245 km.
Scenery: Beautiful landscapes, especially in Killarney National Park.
08:15 a.m. – Departure from Cork.
09:00 a.m. - Kinsale. We´ll stop at Charles Fort to admire the ocean views beside this seventeenth-century fortress. Then, we´ll head to the center of the village, considered the prettiest of all Ireland’s fishing villages. Enjoy some time to stroll through the historic center with its maritime charm.
10:30 a.m. – Departure from Kinsale.
12:30 p.m. - Killarney, a popular tourist city in the heart of Ireland. After some time for a stroll and lunch, you´ll enjoy a romantic Jaunting Car Tour through the National Park (included), taking you through gardens and along the lake to Ross Castle with its beautiful lakeside views. Here, we’ll include a short cruise to enjoy the scenic surroundings of the lake.
04:00 p.m. – Departure from Killarney. We’ll continue our journey with a brief stop in Adare, a small village known for its picturesque stone houses with thatched roofs and the ruins of an ancient abbey.
06:00 p.m. - Limerick. Free time.
07:30 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel. Dinner will be included.
Scenery: Beautiful landscapes, especially in Killarney National Park.
08:15 a.m. – Departure from Cork.
09:00 a.m. - Kinsale. We´ll stop at Charles Fort to admire the ocean views beside this seventeenth-century fortress. Then, we´ll head to the center of the village, considered the prettiest of all Ireland’s fishing villages. Enjoy some time to stroll through the historic center with its maritime charm.
10:30 a.m. – Departure from Kinsale.
12:30 p.m. - Killarney, a popular tourist city in the heart of Ireland. After some time for a stroll and lunch, you´ll enjoy a romantic Jaunting Car Tour through the National Park (included), taking you through gardens and along the lake to Ross Castle with its beautiful lakeside views. Here, we’ll include a short cruise to enjoy the scenic surroundings of the lake.
04:00 p.m. – Departure from Killarney. We’ll continue our journey with a brief stop in Adare, a small village known for its picturesque stone houses with thatched roofs and the ruins of an ancient abbey.
06:00 p.m. - Limerick. Free time.
07:30 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel. Dinner will be included.
Total distance covered: 190 km.
Scenery: Impressive scenery at the Moher Cliffs.
08:30 a.m. – Departure from Limerick.
09:00 a.m. - Bunratty Folk Park. Admission to this open-air museum complex is included. This marvelous park offers a glimpse into Ireland’s past with its traditional cottages, old markets, and medieval castle. Enjoy some time to stroll.
10:30 a.m. – Departure from Bunratty Folk Park. We’ll travel to the coast through green scenery and hills.
11:30 a.m. - Moher Cliffs, overlooking the ocean (admission included). Those who wish can walk to O’Brien’s Tower (tickets not included, sometimes closed due to weather). Time for lunch.
02:00 p.m. - Departure.
03:00 p.m. - Caherconnell Fort. Arrival at this circular stone Celtic fort in the heart of the karstic scenery of Burren National Park. You might be lucky to see some shepherd dogs in action, herding sheep.
04:30 p.m. - Departure. We’ll stop to take photos in the Poulnabrone Dolmen area. Our route will continue through beautiful scenery and little isolated villages.
06:15 p.m. - Arrival in Galway, with time to explore the city and its university atmosphere.
07:45 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel.
Scenery: Impressive scenery at the Moher Cliffs.
08:30 a.m. – Departure from Limerick.
09:00 a.m. - Bunratty Folk Park. Admission to this open-air museum complex is included. This marvelous park offers a glimpse into Ireland’s past with its traditional cottages, old markets, and medieval castle. Enjoy some time to stroll.
10:30 a.m. – Departure from Bunratty Folk Park. We’ll travel to the coast through green scenery and hills.
11:30 a.m. - Moher Cliffs, overlooking the ocean (admission included). Those who wish can walk to O’Brien’s Tower (tickets not included, sometimes closed due to weather). Time for lunch.
02:00 p.m. - Departure.
03:00 p.m. - Caherconnell Fort. Arrival at this circular stone Celtic fort in the heart of the karstic scenery of Burren National Park. You might be lucky to see some shepherd dogs in action, herding sheep.
04:30 p.m. - Departure. We’ll stop to take photos in the Poulnabrone Dolmen area. Our route will continue through beautiful scenery and little isolated villages.
06:15 p.m. - Arrival in Galway, with time to explore the city and its university atmosphere.
07:45 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel.
Total distance covered: 295 km.
09:00 a.m. – Departure from Galway.
10:00 a.m. - Cong. Arrival in this little picturesque town in a stunning lake area where John Ford filmed The Quiet Man . We will explore the ruins of the Royal Abbey and stroll around the fantastic Ashford Castle, now a hotel. Enjoy some free time.
11:30 a.m. - Departure. We’ll head towards the center of Ireland.
01:00 p.m. - Clonmacnoise. We’ll visit the ancient monastery ruins, founded in the 6th century along the banks of the Shannon River. This remarkable site is renowned for its towering Celtic crosses and historic tombs (tickets and guided tour included).
03:45 p.m. – Departure from Clonmacnoise. We’ll continue our route.
05:15 p.m. - Dublin.
Note: The Clonmacnoise complex only allows a limited number of visitors at a time. Your visit time may vary depending on availability, so we might need to adjust the schedule to ensure all planned visits are made.
09:00 a.m. – Departure from Galway.
10:00 a.m. - Cong. Arrival in this little picturesque town in a stunning lake area where John Ford filmed The Quiet Man . We will explore the ruins of the Royal Abbey and stroll around the fantastic Ashford Castle, now a hotel. Enjoy some free time.
11:30 a.m. - Departure. We’ll head towards the center of Ireland.
01:00 p.m. - Clonmacnoise. We’ll visit the ancient monastery ruins, founded in the 6th century along the banks of the Shannon River. This remarkable site is renowned for its towering Celtic crosses and historic tombs (tickets and guided tour included).
03:45 p.m. – Departure from Clonmacnoise. We’ll continue our route.
05:15 p.m. - Dublin.
Note: The Clonmacnoise complex only allows a limited number of visitors at a time. Your visit time may vary depending on availability, so we might need to adjust the schedule to ensure all planned visits are made.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.
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