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
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The itinerary, on the map
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- Day 1 · Airport transfer · 20 km
Arrive Dublin
Georgian streets and a first evening in Temple Bar or along the Liffey — settle in at private-driver pace.
- 14:00Dublin Airport arrival
Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel.
- 17:00Trinity / Grafton stroll
Optional first landmarks at soft light.
- 20:00Dinner in Dublin
Modern Irish or classic pub supper.
- 14:00
- Day 2 · City touring · 25 km
Dublin in depth
Castle, Book of Kells or Guinness by choice — then free time in the Georgian squares.
- 09:30Dublin Castle or Trinity College
Timed entry arranged when dates allow.
- 12:30Temple Bar / Ha'penny Bridge
Lunch stop and river views.
- 15:00Optional Guinness Storehouse
Or free afternoon shopping and museums.
- 09:30
- Day 3 · 4h with stops · 320 km
Dublin → Killarney
South via Kilkenny or the Rock of Cashel — into the lakes and mountains of Kerry.
- 09:00Depart Dublin
M7/M8 corridor south.
- 11:30Rock of Cashel or Kilkenny
Medieval silhouette and a stretch of the legs.
- 16:30Killarney hotel
Evening free in town.
- 09:00
- Day 4 · Ring loop · ~6–7h · 180 km
Ring of Kerry
One of Ireland's great private-drive days — Atlantic bays, mountain passes and village stops at your pace.
- 09:00Killarney National Park
Lakes and mountain gateway.
- 11:30Coastal viewpoints
Atlantic light and village coffee stops.
- 15:00Ladies View or Moll's Gap
Classic Kerry panoramas before return.
- 09:00
- Day 5 · 4–5h with stops · 280 km
Killarney → Cliffs of Moher → Galway
North toward Clare — Cliffs timing flexed for weather — then on to Galway Bay for the night.
- 09:00Depart Killarney
North via Limerick corridor.
- 12:30Cliffs of Moher
Coastal cliffs — indoor visitor centre if winds are high.
- 17:00Galway hotel
Evening free for live music and the Latin Quarter.
- 09:00
- Day 6 · Half-day scenic / free · 90 km
Galway & Connemara taste
A half-day into Connemara landscapes or a free Galway day — your call with the driver.
- 09:30Optional Connemara loop
Bog, mountain and lake country.
- 14:00Galway free afternoon
Shops, Spanish Arch, bay walks.
- 09:30
- Day 7 · 3h with stops · 210 km
Galway → Dublin
Return east — Clonmacnoise or Athlone stretch stop — final night in Dublin.
- 09:30Depart Galway
M6 east toward the capital.
- 12:00Optional Clonmacnoise
Monastic ruins on the Shannon.
- 16:00Dublin hotel
Final evening free.
- 09:30
- Day 8 · Airport transfer · 20 km
Depart Dublin
Private transfer to Dublin Airport — or extend with Belfast / Giants Causeway on request.
- —Dublin Airport departure
Timed to your flight.
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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.