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Ireland at Your Pace

Explore Dublin, Galway and Kerry, with longer stays and a driver for longer journeys.

  1. 1Dublin
  2. 2Galway
  3. 3Cliffs of Moher
  4. 4Killarney
  5. 5Adare

From, per person~US$3,350

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best May to Sep

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend eight nights discovering Dublin’s culture, Galway’s coast and Kerry, with three restful nights in Kerry. Comfortable hotels and private countryside drives leave time for famous sights and free afternoons.

Length
8 nights
Route
Dublin, Galway, Cliffs of Moher…
Best time
May to Sep
Ideal for
Couples and friends visiting Ireland for the first time

Why you'll love it

  1. Two nights each in Dublin and Galway
  2. Three nights beside Killarney National Park
  3. Visit the Cliffs of Moher from Galway
  4. Explore the Ring of Kerry by private car
  5. Take a gentle shared cruise on Lough Leane

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Dublin

    Meet your driver and settle into your hotel. Take a short walk nearby if you feel ready, then keep the evening free to rest after your flight.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel near Merrion Square, Dublin
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 30–60 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Books and Georgian Streets

    Explore Dublin on a gentle walk with your private guide, then visit the Book of Kells experience with reserved entry. Spend the afternoon browsing shops or enjoying a relaxed lunch.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel near Merrion Square, Dublin
    • Getting there: Walking, approximately 2–3 hours with breaks

  3. Day 3

    Travel to Galway

    Head west after breakfast, stopping whenever you want to stretch your legs. Arrive for a late lunch, then take an easy walk through Galway’s small city centre.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel in central Galway
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 2.5–3 hours driving; allow 3.5 hours with a stop

  4. Day 4

    Burren and Atlantic Cliffs

    Explore the Burren’s limestone landscape and the Cliffs of Moher with your driver. Have lunch in Doolin, then return to the same hotel with no need to pack your bags.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel in central Galway
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 3.5–4 hours total driving; 7–8 hours including visits

  5. Day 5

    Head South to Kerry

    Take the inland route to Killarney, stopping for lunch in Adare. Check in beside the national park and spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying your hotel.

    • Stay: 5-star hotel beside Killarney National Park
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 3–3.5 hours driving; allow 5 hours with lunch

  6. Day 6

    Lake Cruise and Garden Walks

    Start with a gentle shared sightseeing cruise on Lough Leane. Explore the gardens at Muckross House and choose a short woodland walk, then return for a free afternoon.

    • Stay: 5-star hotel beside Killarney National Park
    • Getting there: Private local transfers, approximately 45–60 minutes total; shared cruise approximately 1 hour

  7. Day 7

    Drive the Ring of Kerry

    Explore the Ring of Kerry with your private driver, choosing a few village and coastal stops. Take a full lunch break, then return through the mountain scenery near Moll’s Gap.

    • Stay: 5-star hotel beside Killarney National Park
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 4–5 hours driving; allow 8–9 hours with stops

  8. Day 8

    Return to Dublin

    Leave for Dublin after breakfast, with a relaxed lunch break along the way. Spend your final evening near the hotel, with time to pack and enjoy dinner.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel in central Dublin
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 4–4.5 hours driving; allow 5.5–6 hours with breaks

  9. Day 9

    Depart from Dublin

    Enjoy breakfast if your flight time allows. Your private driver takes you to the airport for your onward flight.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 30–60 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 2 nights · days 1 to 24-star boutique hotel near Merrion Square, Dublin
  2. 2 nights · days 3 to 44-star boutique hotel in central Galway
  3. 3 nights · days 5 to 75-star hotel beside Killarney National Park
  4. 1 night · day 84-star boutique hotel in central Dublin

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Julgood time to go
  8. Auggood time to go
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from May to Sep. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in 4–5 star hotels, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers and drives between cities
  • Private countryside trips listed in the itinerary
  • Private guide for a half-day Dublin walk
  • Entry to the Book of Kells experience and Cliffs of Moher
  • Shared sightseeing cruise on Lough Leane

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Lunches, dinners and drinks
  • Optional activities and spa treatments
  • Tips
  • Applicable Indian taxes and tax collected at source (TCS)

Good to know

  • Starting price is an estimate per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding international flights. Summer and major event dates cost more.
  • The Ring of Kerry is the longest sightseeing day. A shorter Kerry trip can be arranged before booking.
  • Request vegetarian or Jain meals in advance. Bring layers for changing weather along the coast.

Before you go to Ireland

Capital:
Dublin
Languages:
English, Irish
Currency:
EUR

Questions

How many days is the Ireland at Your Pace trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Dublin, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, Adare, Dublin.

How much does it cost?

From ₹3,15,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

May to Sep.

What is included?

Eight nights in 4–5 star hotels, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Private airport transfers and drives between cities, Private countryside trips listed in the itinerary, Private guide for a half-day Dublin walk, Entry to the Book of Kells experience and Cliffs of Moher, Shared sightseeing cruise on Lough Leane.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Lunches, dinners and drinks, Optional activities and spa treatments, Tips, Applicable Indian taxes and tax collected at source (TCS).

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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