Southern Ireland

• Overview
• Itinerary & Map
• Highlights & Optional Excursions
• Dates & Rates

See the Emerald Isle at its very best in this trip around Southern Ireland. From the capital Dublin through Galway, Killarney, Cork, Kilkenny and back to Dublin, there's no shortage of rolling green hills and free flowing Guinness. Make sure you stop in at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, shop for a traditional Claddagh ring in Galway, visit the amazing Cliffs of Moher, kiss the Blarney Stone, sample Irish whisky and soak up the atmosphere at a local pub where Irish eyes are always smiling! Why not enjoy the best of Britain too and join the Great Britain and Southern Ireland tour and extend your stay?

Print Itinerary Itinerary & Map

1. Day Depart for Europe

   Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!

2. Day Arrive Dublin

   Make your own way to the hotel in Dublin. This evening meet your Tour Manager and fellow travellers. (D)

3. Day Dublin to Galway

   We'll start the day with an included visit to Kilmainham Gaol, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland's emergence as a modern country. Then maybe visit the Guinness Storehouse to see how the "black stuff" is made and sample a pint or two at the Gravity Bar. Later, we head for the lively sea-side town of Galway. (B)

4. Day Galway

   A full day to spend relaxing in a picture-perfect and quintessentially Irish town. (B,D)

5. Day Galway to Killarney

   This morning we make a stop at the awesome 210m (700 ft) sheer cliffs of Moher before continuing to the quaint town of Killarney. Take the opportunity to ride in a jaunting car through Killarney National Park and up to Muckross House. Then perhaps enjoy some Celtic music at a local pub after dinner. (B,D)

6. Day Killarney to Cork

   Enjoy a scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry this morning before a chance to get the gift of the gab at Blarney Castle. This afternoon enjoy time to explore the cosmopolitan city of Cork. (B,D)

7. Day Cork to Kilkenny

   Our first stop today is Cobh, the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. We stop at Midleton, for a guided tour of the Jamesons Whiskey distillery before driving past the Rock of Cashel. Arriving at Kilkenny, why not take a guided tour of the medieval town including Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice's Cathedral. (B)

8. Day Kilkenny to Dublin

   Arriving into Dublin around lunchtime, you have the chance to take a guided tour of Trinity College during which you will see the Book of Kells. Enjoy free time this afternoon to soak up Dublin's unique atmosphere before revving things up tonight with an opportunity to sample a traditional Irish meal and Irish dancing at one of Dublin's best pubs. (B)

9. Day Depart Dublin

   Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast. (B)