The Grand Tour of Ireland
Eight days with a private driver-guide — Dublin, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher and Galway.
- Private vehicle and driver-guide throughout
- Dublin highlights without a coach convoy
- Killarney and a Ring of Kerry loop
- Cliffs of Moher with flexible timing for weather
- Galway Bay and West Coast evenings
- Hand-picked hotels and country inns
- Weather-smart routing — we adjust for Atlantic conditions
Choose your ride
Vehicles for this tour will appear here once staff attach them in Admin → Tours.
The itinerary, on the map
Browse stops on the list and map · numbers match pins · open details without covering the route
- Day 1 · Airport transfer
Arrive Dublin
Georgian streets and a first evening in Temple Bar or along the Liffey — settle in at private-driver pace.
Stops: Dublin Airport arrival · Trinity / Grafton stroll · Dinner in Dublin
- Day 2 · City touring
Dublin in depth
Castle, Book of Kells or Guinness by choice — then free time in the Georgian squares.
Stops: Dublin Castle or Trinity College · Temple Bar / Ha'penny Bridge · Optional Guinness Storehouse
- Day 3 · 4h with stops
Dublin → Killarney
South via Kilkenny or the Rock of Cashel — into the lakes and mountains of Kerry.
Stops: Depart Dublin · Rock of Cashel or Kilkenny · Killarney hotel
- Day 4 · Ring loop · ~6–7h
Ring of Kerry
One of Ireland's great private-drive days — Atlantic bays, mountain passes and village stops at your pace.
Stops: Killarney National Park · Coastal viewpoints · Ladies View or Moll's Gap
- Day 5 · 4–5h with stops
Killarney → Cliffs of Moher → Galway
North toward Clare — Cliffs timing flexed for weather — then on to Galway Bay for the night.
Stops: Depart Killarney · Cliffs of Moher · Galway hotel
- Day 6 · Half-day scenic / free
Galway & Connemara taste
A half-day into Connemara landscapes or a free Galway day — your call with the driver.
Stops: Optional Connemara loop · Galway free afternoon
- Day 7 · 3h with stops
Galway → Dublin
Return east — Clonmacnoise or Athlone stretch stop — final night in Dublin.
Stops: Depart Galway · Optional Clonmacnoise · Dublin hotel
- Day 8 · Airport transfer
Depart Dublin
Private transfer to Dublin Airport — or extend with Belfast / Giants Causeway on request.
Stops: Dublin Airport departure
Best months to travel
May–September is ideal for coastal roads and long days of light. Spring and early autumn are greener and quieter; winter is atmospheric but wetter with shorter daylight.
Common questions
Yes for a private-driver loop of Dublin, Kerry, the Cliffs and Galway without feeling rushed. Northern Ireland or extra Dingle days are natural extensions.
Atlantic weather changes quickly. We build flexible stop order for the Cliffs and coastal days, and your driver always has indoor alternatives.
Your driver-guide narrates the road, handles logistics and recommends pubs and walks. Specialist local guides can be added for castles or Dublin on request.