Day 1 – Dublin → Belfast → Antrim Coast → Giants Causeway

• Start in Dublin
• Head north on the M1 toward Belfast.
• Stop in Drogheda — a medieval town with St. Laurence Gate. Visit the shrine of Saint Oliver Plunkett at Saint Peter’s Church
• Cross the border into Northern Ireland
• Visit Newgrange, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at these magnificent megalithic passage tombs, 1000 years older than the pyramids, and at their construction, 5200 years ago, they were the largest structures in the world.
• Overnight Belfast

Day 2 – Belfast

• Explore Belfast
• Visit the peace walls dividing the Falls Road from the Shankhill Road. View the political murals and get an insight into the era of the Troubles
• Titanic Quarter (optional) for the story of RMS Titanic.

Antrim Coast

• Drive up the A2 Antrim Coast Road — one of Ireland’s most scenic coastal drives.
• Stop at Dunlace Castle, discover the deep history associated with the Nine Glens of Antrim
• Cushendun and Cushendall – stop at one of these charming seaside villages where Game of Thrones was filmed

Giant’s Causeway

• Giant’s Causeway
• UNESCO site of dramatic basalt columns, legendary home of Finn McCool. Stunning at sunset.
• Overnight Derry
• Music, song and dance at local pubs

Day 2 – Derry City → Inishowen Peninsula → Donegal Town

Derry/Londonderry

• Explore Derry
• Walk the intact city walls — among the best preserved in Europe.
• Visit Peace Bridge and the historic Bogside murals.

Inishowen & Glenveagh National Park

• Visit Grianan Aileach for spectacular views of the Inishowen Peninsula
• Head west toward Glenveagh National Park

Scenic drives, lakes, hiking paths and stunning Castle Glenveagh

Donegal Town

• Explore the lively town with its pubs and craft shops. Visit the historic Donegal Castle, the stronghold of the O’Donnell Family, a restored 15th-century fortress that reflects Gaelic lordship and Scottish influence.

Overnight Donegal Town

Day 3 – Donegal Town: Castle, National Park & Slieve League Cliffs

Distance: Variable depending on routes / ~200 km

Slieve League Cliffs

• Journey south to Slieve League Cliffs
• Some of Ireland’s highest sea cliffs — less crowded but equally dramatic as the Cliffs of Moher.
• On the return drive, pass through Killybegs
• Ireland’s largest fishing port — great for fresh fish.
• Visit the grave of W B Yeats at the ancient monastic site of Drumcliff, view the round tower and beautifully ornate stone cross.

Overnight Sligo

Day 4 – Sligo → Ceide Fields →Co. Mayo & Michael Davitt Centre → Galway City

Ceide Fields

• Site visit at the Céide Fields Heritage Centre.
• This remarkable archaeological site contains some of the oldest known stone-walled field systems in the world, dating back ~5,000–6,000 years, giving insight into early farming and social organisation in Ireland. mayo.ie
• The immersive visitor centre helps bring Stone Age life to life.
• Lunch in Ballina, Co. Mayo, before a visit to the Jackie Clarke Collection

Michael Davitt Centre

• Visit the Michael Davitt Museum (Straide, Co. Mayo).
• Dedicated to the life of Michael Davitt, a pivotal figure in the Irish Land League and campaigner for tenants’ rights in the late 19th century.
• His work helped transform land ownership in Ireland. This tells the story of a very important time in Irish history.

Overnight Galway City

Galway City

• Arrive in Galway in the evening.
• Dinner & nightlife: The Latin Quarter is full of music, pubs, and restaurants. Visit a traditional Irish music pub for authentic music

Highlights: Deep historical context — from Neolithic agriculture to Irish social reform.

Day 5 – Galway → Hazel Mountain Chocolates → Burren National Park → Cliffs of Moher → Doolin

Chocolate & Countryside

• Start with sweets at Hazel Mountain Chocolate – café & artisan chocolate experience.
• Explore Burren National Park
• Unique lunar-like limestone landscape with rare flora, archaeology, and dramatic views.

Cliffs of Moher

• Arrive at the Cliffs of Moher — Ireland’s most-visited natural attraction with breathtaking Atlantic views.
• Walk the cliff paths and visitor experiences.

Lunch Stop after the Cliffs

• Gus O’Connor’s Pub – traditional Irish pub
• Return to Doolin for dinner and music.

 Highlights: From artisan chocolates to Whiskey-tasting menus, limestone landscapes of the Burren and the sheer majesty of the Cliffs.

Overnight Killarney

Day 6–7 – Ring of Kerry & Skellig Ring Loop

Base in Killarney

Day 6 – Classic Ring of Kerry

• Muckross House & gardens; scenic lakes Loop for a relaxing day sightseeing

Or

• Derrynane House, the home of the Great Liberator, Daniel O’ Connell
• Visit Portmagee on Valentia Island
• Visit the 8th Wonder of the World, the Transatlantic Telegraph Cable Station, which created the first instantaneous link across the Atlantic
• Option to visit the stunning Kerry Cliffs with its stunning views of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Skellig Michael rising 700 feet from the Atlantic Ocean
• Return to Killarney.

Highlights

• Killorglin → Cahersiveen → Waterville
• Rugged coastline, sandy beaches, and quiet villages.
• Spectacular coastal viewpoints and what locals call some of Ireland’s most beautiful drives.

Day 7 – Dingle Peninsula & Dingle Town

Distance: Circular from Killarney

Route

• Killarney → Inch Beach lookout
• Slea Head Drive
• Sheep Farm Visit 
• Stunning Atlantic vistas and historic beehive huts.
• Dingle Town
• Lunch, craft shops, and lively pubs with traditional music.

Lunch & Dinner in Dingle

• Excellent seafood and cheerful pubs.

Return

• Back to Killarney or continue on elsewhere.

Highlights: A classic Irish coastal peninsula with ancient archaeological sites and vibrant town life.

Overnight Killarney

DAY 8 – Killarney to Dublin via the Rock of Cashel

Tour concludes in Dublin

Depart Killarney to Dublin

Rock of Cashel

Stop at the iconic Rock of Cashel, once the seat of the High Kings of Munster. This medieval complex symbolises the power of both Gaelic kingship and the early Irish Church.

Lunch:

Lunch in Cashel village.

Continue to Dublin