Small Group Journey: Dublin, Galway & Killarney
Experience the best of the Emerald Isle
Explore the Emerald Isle's greatest highlights during this multi-city small group trip to Ireland. Explore Dublin, Galway, and Killarney where you'll discover the ins and outs of each region with the help of a knowledgeable guide. With stays at 4- and 5-star accommodations, experiences, transportation and more included, you won't have to worry about a thing!
Our Small Group Journeys provide many extra benefits, including:
- Limited to 21 people
- Guaranteed departures
- Centrally-located, 4-star hotels
- Extra nights in each city (less unpacking!)
- More free time and flexibility
- Stress-free with transportation, accommodations, tours and more included
What's Included
AIRFARE:
- Roundtrip economy-class airfare in and out of Dublin (DUB)
HOTELS: You will be in the following 4-star and 5-star hotels, or similar:
- 2 nights in Dublin at Brooks Hotel
- 2 nights in Galway at The g Hotel & Spa
- 2 nights in Killarney at Great Southern Killarney
- 1 night in Dublin at Brooks Hotel
- Porterage at all hotels is included
SIGHTSEEING/TOURS as described in the itinerary, including the following:
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Guinness Storehouse
- Birr Castle, Gardens & Science Centre - enroute from Dublin to Galway
- Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens
- Cliffs of Moher - enroute from Galway to Killarney
- Ring of Kerry Tour
- Blarney Castle - enroute from Killarney to Dublin
MEALS/TASTINGS:
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome dinner and show at Merry Ploughboy Pub
- One dinner in Killarney
TRANSPORTATION/GUIDES:
- Arrival airport transfer from Dublin Airport to hotel
- Services of a Wi-Fi enabled coach and professional driver/guide throughout your tour
- Departure airport transfer from hotel to Dublin Airport
Not Included:
- Entrance fees/meals other than those mentioned above
- Gratuity for driver and guides
Want to combine this with an 8-night Small Group Journey in Scotland? Click here!
Great Ways to Explore
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Visit the Guinness Storehouse with your included tour!
Enjoy daily breakfast with your escorted tour guide and group.Â
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Explore iconic attractions such as the Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle.
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With transportation included, you'll discover more of Ireland with ease!
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Sample meals and drinks native to Irish culture such as soda bread and whiskey.
During this 7-night small group escorted tour, you will experience the best of Ireland with accommodations, transportation, excursions, and more coordinated for you in advance. Begin in the city of Dublin, where you'll enjoy an exciting dinner show and tours of EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Christchurch Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse.
You will then head to the unique city of Galway (stop to visit Birr Castle on the way) where you'll experience the serenity of stunning Kylemore Abbey. Next up are the iconic Cliffs of Moher before making your way to the beautiful city of Killarney where you'll tour the famous Ring of Kerry and enjoy another group dinner. Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the stone before ending your multi-city adventure back in the capital city Dublin.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
AIRFARE:
- Roundtrip economy-class airfare in and out of Dublin (DUB)
HOTELS: You will be in the following 4-star and 5-star hotels, or similar:
- 2 nights in Dublin at Brooks Hotel
- 2 nights in Galway at The g Hotel & Spa
- 2 nights in Killarney at Great Southern Killarney
- 1 night in Dublin at Brooks Hotel
- Porterage at all hotels is included
SIGHTSEEING/TOURS as described in the itinerary, including the following:
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Guinness Storehouse
- Birr Castle, Gardens & Science Centre - enroute from Dublin to Galway
- Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens
- Cliffs of Moher - enroute from Galway to Killarney
- Ring of Kerry Tour
- Blarney Castle - enroute from Killarney to Dublin
MEALS/TASTINGS:
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome dinner and show at Merry Ploughboy Pub
- One dinner in Killarney
TRANSPORTATION/GUIDES:
- Arrival airport transfer from Dublin Airport to hotel
- Services of a Wi-Fi enabled coach and professional driver/guide throughout your tour
- Departure airport transfer from hotel to Dublin Airport
Not Included:
- Entrance fees/meals other than those mentioned above
- Gratuity for driver and guides
Want to combine this with an 8-night Small Group Journey in Scotland? Click here!
-
Visit the Guinness Storehouse with your included tour!
Enjoy daily breakfast with your escorted tour guide and group.Â
-
Explore iconic attractions such as the Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle.
-
With transportation included, you'll discover more of Ireland with ease!
-
Sample meals and drinks native to Irish culture such as soda bread and whiskey.
During this 7-night small group escorted tour, you will experience the best of Ireland with accommodations, transportation, excursions, and more coordinated for you in advance. Begin in the city of Dublin, where you'll enjoy an exciting dinner show and tours of EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Christchurch Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse.
You will then head to the unique city of Galway (stop to visit Birr Castle on the way) where you'll experience the serenity of stunning Kylemore Abbey. Next up are the iconic Cliffs of Moher before making your way to the beautiful city of Killarney where you'll tour the famous Ring of Kerry and enjoy another group dinner. Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the stone before ending your multi-city adventure back in the capital city Dublin.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Dublin!
Check into your accommodation and get settled before your included tour of the EPIC Immigration Museum. Once your experience is complete, cap off your night with an exciting welcome dinner and show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub.
Transfer from Dublin Airport to Hotel
Brooks Hotel is located on Drury Street, just a two minute walk from Grafton Street and close to many of the city’s major attractions. Brooks is proud to be located in Dublin's cultural quarter and is near some of Dublin's most exclusive restaurants and bars.
With an emphasis on personal service and attention to detail, the staff at Brooks Hotel can provide recommendations for local restaurants, shops and attractions. The hotel's café lounge features a piano and the drawing room is a great place to enjoy a coffee or cocktail, with its French oak-panelled walls and enviable library.
The Address Connolly is ideally located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, just a short walk from all of Dublin’s most popular venues, shopping streets, entertainment districts, and tourist attractions. This design-driven hotel offers an eclectic mix of luxe interiors and traditional design pieces all sourced from and crafted in Ireland.
The Address Connolly promises the ultimate 4-star hotel experience full of special touches that surprise and delight. The Address Connolly boasts newly refurbished guestrooms, its own fitness center, and Scandinavian saunas, plus the independently branded bar and restaurant within the hotel, McGettigans Cookhouse. The Cookhouse provides a casual, diverse, and relaxed dining environment serving international cuisine with an extensive cocktail list, craft beers, and specially selected wines. The food curation focuses on sustainability, seasonality, and locality for its inspiration and is open for both lunch and dinner.
Day 2. Dublin
Start your day with a hearty breakfast before venturing to the iconic Christchurch Cathedral. Afterward, you will make your way to the famous Guinness Storehouse. Here, you can sample Ireland's most popular stout and learn how to pour one like a pro. In the evening, treat yourself to dinner at a local restaurant of your choice.Â
Guinness Storehouse, Dublin
Day 3. Dublin - Galway
Today you will leave Ireland's capital city and head to Galway – but first you will visit Birr Castle. During your exploration of this 12th-century castle, you'll learn more about the history surrounding the 7th Earl of Rosse and his family. After your tour has ended, you'll arrive in Galway and get to enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.Â
The Hardiman Hotel is ideally located on Galway's Eyre Square. Mere footsteps from the city's top shopping, bars, theaters, and historic sights, the hotel is the ideal base for visiting the city or taking excursions on the Wild Atlantic Way. Enjoy close proximity to the main transportation hubs that provide convenient access to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, the Aran Islands, and Connemara.
Over its half-century history, the property has hosted several notable guests and special occasions. The luxurious hotel offers peerless service, charming guestrooms, several restaurant options, and spa treatments.Â
Day 4. Galway
Another jaw-dropping excursion today – a visit to Kylemore Abbey. You'll have the opportunity to discover this Benedictine monastery, that was once famous for housing nuns in the early 1900s. Explore the 1000-acre estate and embrace the attraction's natural beauty and stunning architecture. End your final day in Galway with dinner at a restaurant of your choosing.Â
Kylemore Abbey, Ireland
Day 5. Galway - Killarney
Today, you will leave Galway and head south to the hilly valleys of Killarney. On your way, you will get to enjoy the famous Cliffs of Moher. Featured in several blockbuster films and television shows, this natural landmark is home to some of the rarest flora and fauna species in the world. Be sure to bring your camera to capture breathtaking photos of the surrounding area including views of the Aran Islands and the Atlantic Ocean.Â
Afterward, your group will continue on to Killarney. In the evening, enjoy your included group dinner.
Cahernane House Hotel is situated on its own private estate, at the edge of the renowned Killarney National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty with an untamed landscape of mountains, lakes and woodland walks. Only a ten minute walk to Killarney town center, the approach to Cahernane House Hotel is through a tunnel of greenery which frames the long private avenue and instills a slower sweeter tempo and a true sense of tranquility.
Cahernane House Hotel is a unique experience of old Irish history and modern hotel luxuries. All of the sophisticated rooms in the Manor House and newer Garden Wing feature plush furnishings and marble bathrooms, while superior rooms include private garden patios, expanded sitting areas, and Jacuzzis or claw-foot tubs. Dine on local produce in the award winning Herbert Restaurant with Head Chef Eric Kavanagh or relax and enjoy bistro style dining in the old wine cellar now the Cellar Bar.
Feel like royalty as you stay at the luxurious Randles Hotel, ideally located just a short walk from Killarney Town Centre! Since 1906, this hotel has been offering comfort, elegance, and unbeatable Irish hospitality. Check-in with the friendly reception staff and admire the lobby's beautiful, traditional decor. Head up to your room and open the door to a relaxing retreat, boasting stylish decor, Wi-Fi, US electrical adapters, TV, and much more. Take a nap on your large, plush bed, then freshen up in the immaculate marble bathroom.Â
Be sure to take advantage of The Randles' facilities. Pamper yourself at its zen day spa, treat yourself to a luxury treatment, unwind in the sauna, or take a dip in the 18m swimming pool. Once you work up an appetite, head to the exquisite on-site restaurants and indulge in a delicious meal, or a decadent afternoon tea experience!
Day 6. Killarney
Indulge in a filling breakfast this morning before departing on your tour of the Ring of Kerry. You'll spot scenic views and magnificent landscapes of the Emerald Isle on this famous driving route.Â
In the evening, enjoy dinner in Killarney at a restaurant of your choice.Â
Ring of Kerry, County Kerry
Day 7. Killarney - Dublin
Today, you will head back up to Dublin where you'll spend your final night in the city. First though, you'll enjoy an excursion to Blarney Castle. Discover the history behind the medieval stronghold while admiring the unique architecture of this partial 12th-century ruin. As legend has it, kissing the famous stone will give you the "gift of gab".
Spend your last evening in Ireland exploring Dublin at your leisure. Toast to a wonderful trip with one last Guinness!
Brooks Hotel is located on Drury Street, just a two minute walk from Grafton Street and close to many of the city’s major attractions. Brooks is proud to be located in Dublin's cultural quarter and is near some of Dublin's most exclusive restaurants and bars.
With an emphasis on personal service and attention to detail, the staff at Brooks Hotel can provide recommendations for local restaurants, shops and attractions. The hotel's café lounge features a piano and the drawing room is a great place to enjoy a coffee or cocktail, with its French oak-panelled walls and enviable library.
The Address Connolly is ideally located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, just a short walk from all of Dublin’s most popular venues, shopping streets, entertainment districts, and tourist attractions. This design-driven hotel offers an eclectic mix of luxe interiors and traditional design pieces all sourced from and crafted in Ireland.
The Address Connolly promises the ultimate 4-star hotel experience full of special touches that surprise and delight. The Address Connolly boasts newly refurbished guestrooms, its own fitness center, and Scandinavian saunas, plus the independently branded bar and restaurant within the hotel, McGettigans Cookhouse. The Cookhouse provides a casual, diverse, and relaxed dining environment serving international cuisine with an extensive cocktail list, craft beers, and specially selected wines. The food curation focuses on sustainability, seasonality, and locality for its inspiration and is open for both lunch and dinner.
Day 8. Depart Dublin
Your small group journey of Ireland has come to an end. Gather your belongings and take your transfer to the airport. As you head home, take a look through your photos and souvenirs of your time on the Emerald Isle.
Until next time, Ireland!