Tours → Ireland
9 Days / 8 Nights · Private · Max 30 Guests
Ancient castles, wild Atlantic cliffs, and a warmth that starts with the people.
Irish Highlights
From $4,999 per person
★★★★★ 4.9 · 272 Reviews on TripAdvisor
At a Glance
A 9-day all-inclusive private tour through the Emerald Isle's southern gems — from Dublin Castle and the Rock of Cashel to the Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, and the wild Atlantic coast.
The legendary charms of the Emerald Isle in all their incredible variety — big cities alongside small villages, castles and historic sites, mountains and midlands, rugged coastal cliffs and white sandy beaches. This tour reveals Ireland at its most authentic and dramatic.
Starting in Dublin with its centuries-old castle — the seat of power and government for many centuries — the route heads south through the Rock of Cashel ruins and Blarney Castle with its famous Stone of Eloquence. County Kerry brings some of the world's most beautiful scenery: Killarney beside its lakes with Macgillycuddy's Reeks towering above, and the wild Atlantic seaboard of the Iveragh Peninsula on the Ring of Kerry drive.
The Dingle Peninsula, described by National Geographic as the most beautiful place on Earth, leads to Limerick where a medieval dinner at 15th-century Bunratty Castle awaits. King John's Castle on King's Island covers over 800 years of dramatic local history. The tour reaches its natural crescendo at the Cliffs of Moher — 700 feet high, stretching 5 miles over the Atlantic Ocean, with views to the Aran Islands and Galway Bay.
The final chapter takes you through the Wicklow Mountains — steeped in history and a Braveheart filming location — with ancient monasteries and round towers at Glendalough before returning to Dublin for a farewell dinner.
Highlights
✦Dublin Castle — seat of power for many centuries
✦Rock of Cashel ancient ruins
✦Blarney Castle and the Stone of Eloquence
✦Ring of Kerry drive along the wild Atlantic seaboard
✦Dingle Peninsula — National Geographic's most beautiful place on Earth
✦Cliffs of Moher — 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean
✦Medieval dinner at 15th-century Bunratty Castle
✦King John's 13th-century Castle in Limerick
✦Glendalough monasteries in the Wicklow Mountains
✦Killarney beside its lakes with mountain views
✦Brewery beer sampling and pub evenings with live music
Your Journey
Ireland doesn't just show you beauty — it pulls you into it. From the medieval streets of Dublin to the wind-swept Cliffs of Moher, from Blarney's legendary stone to Killarney's lakes framed by mountains, this journey follows the southern arc of the Emerald Isle through castles, coastline, and a culture that treats every visitor like a returning friend.
Day 1 · Departure
Day 2
Blarney Castle & Killarney
The Rock of Cashel rises from the green plain like a medieval crown, its ruins speaking of bishops and kings. Blarney Castle follows — the Stone of Eloquence is just the beginning; the grounds and gardens are worth the visit alone. By evening, Killarney's lake-and-mountain landscape wraps around you.
Blarney / Killarney
Hotel in Killarney
Breakfast, Dinner
Dublin → Killarney: ~4h with stops
✦Rock of Cashel
✦Blarney Castle & Stone of Eloquence
✦Kerry Mountains Drive to Killarney
Day 3
Ring of Kerry
The Ring of Kerry is Ireland at its most dramatic — cliff tops plunging to the Atlantic, white sandy beaches, and roads that wind through some of the wildest landscape in Europe. A brewery stop and an evening of music, song, and dance at Kate Kearney's Cottage make this more than just a scenic drive.
Iveragh Peninsula
Hotel in Killarney
Breakfast, Dinner
✦Ring of Kerry Scenic Drive
✦Brewery Beer Sampling
✦Kate Kearney's Cottage Dinner
Day 4
Dingle Peninsula & Limerick
The Dingle Peninsula earned National Geographic's title of 'the most beautiful place on Earth,' and it delivers — colorful houses, exceptional food, and a coastline that stops you mid-sentence. The transfer to Limerick brings a medieval dinner at Bunratty Castle, where centuries-old furnishings and period entertainment set the scene.
Dingle / Limerick
Hotel in Limerick
Breakfast, Dinner
Killarney → Limerick: ~2h
✦Dingle Peninsula Drive
✦Bunratty Castle Medieval Dinner
Day 5
Limerick & King John's Castle
King John's Castle stands on its island in the Shannon, thirteen centuries of history brought to life through exhibitions that make the past tangible. Irish coffee in the courtyard, river views, and an evening pub tour with dinner — Limerick reveals itself slowly.
Limerick
Hotel in Limerick
Breakfast, Dinner
✦King John's Castle Tour
✦Irish Coffee with Shannon Views
✦Evening Pub Tour with Dinner
Day 6
Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher are seven hundred feet of raw Atlantic power — five miles of cliff face, O'Brien's Tower at the summit, and views that stretch to the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. A guided nature walk with a local ranger reveals details the eye alone would miss.
County Clare
Hotel in Limerick
Breakfast, Dinner
Limerick → Cliffs: ~1.5h
✦Cliffs of Moher
✦O'Brien's Tower
✦Ranger-Guided Nature Walk
Day 7
Wicklow Mountains & Dublin
The drive through the Wicklow Mountains passes Glendalough — ancient monasteries and a round tower set in a glacial valley that served as a Braveheart filming location. It's steeped in the kind of history that Ireland wears lightly. A farewell dinner in Dublin closes the circle.
Wicklow / Dublin
Hotel in Dublin
Breakfast, Dinner
Limerick → Dublin: ~3h with stops
✦Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains
✦Farewell Dinner in Dublin
Day 8 · Return
A final breakfast, a last look at Dublin's Georgian facades, and a transfer to the airport. Ireland has a way of following you home — in the music, the landscapes, the feeling that you've been somewhere genuinely alive.
Dublin
Breakfast
✦Airport Transfer
What's Included
✓Door-to-door transportation throughout the tour
✓7 breakfast buffets
✓Welcome dinner at local pub and additional dinners with beverages
✓Medieval banquet dinner at Bunratty Castle
✓7 nights accommodation in quality hotels
✓All castle and site entrance fees
✓Guided nature walk at Cliffs of Moher with ranger
✓Inside visits at all castles and historic sites
✓Tour director services throughout
✓Airport transfers from/to Dublin Airport
✓Money-back satisfaction guarantee
✓Free cancellation up to 24h before departure
✗Air fare
✗Personal expenses
✗Lunches
✗Gratuities for driver and local guides
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Plan Your Journey →Our Promise
Money-Back Guarantee
Not satisfied? Full refund. We've been doing this since 2004 — it hasn't happened yet.
Flexible Booking
Change dates up to 30 days before departure. Life happens — we get it.
No Hidden Costs
The price you see includes everything. Entrance fees, transport, guide — no surprise extras.
Secure your dates with just $500 deposit per person.
Your Guide
Alessandro & Team
Born in Füssen at the foot of Neuschwanstein, Alessandro grew up with castle stories as bedtime tales. A historian by training and a storyteller by nature, he and his carefully selected team of local guides have accompanied thousands of guests through Central Europe's most remarkable places.
Per Person Pricing
2 Guests
$4,999
4 Guests
$4,299
6 Guests
$3,949
All-inclusive — accommodation, private transport, guides & entrance fees
Your Next Step
Make This the Trip You'll Talk About for Years
Tell us your preferred dates and group size. We'll craft a personalized itinerary — no payment required until you're completely satisfied.
Plan Your JourneyNo payment required. We'll design a draft itinerary — free of charge, no obligation.
Peak season (June–September) books out 4–6 months ahead.
Common Questions
Door-to-door transportation throughout the tour, 7 breakfast buffets, Welcome dinner at local pub and additional dinners with beverages, Medieval banquet dinner at Bunratty Castle, 7 nights accommodation in quality hotels, All castle and site entrance fees, Guided nature walk at Cliffs of Moher with ranger, Inside visits at all castles and historic sites, Tour director services throughout, Airport transfers from/to Dublin Airport, Money-back satisfaction guarantee.
The Irish Highlights is a 7-day private tour. Including arrival and departure days, plan for 9 days total.
Starting from $4699 per person (based on 2 travelers). Group discounts available for 4+ and 6+ travelers. Secure your dates with a $500 deposit per person.
