IRELAND SOUTHERN GEMS 7 DAY
ESCORTED TOUR -
See the Real Ireland -
Ireland guided tour - Dublin to Shannon tour including Ireland tourist attractions.
Discover Ireland on a 7-day first-time tour designed for 30-something U.S. travelers. Explore Dublin, Blarney Castle, the Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher, Irish whiskey distilleries, and vibrant towns with iconic scenery, local culture, and unforgettable experiences.
Day 1 – Dublin City Tour & Pearse Lyons Distillery
Kick off your day inIreland with a panoramic tour of Dublin, departing your hotel at 2:00 PM. Get oriented in Ireland’s capital as you pass Georgian streets, historic neighborhoods, and lively city scenes. Visit the Pearse Lyons Distillery, Dublin’s only independent, family-owned distillery, located in the beautifully restored St James’s Church in the historic Liberties district. Enjoy a guided whiskey tasting while hearing stories that stretch back to the 12th century. Toast the start of your Ireland adventure with a welcome drink before enjoying a free evening to explore Dublin’s pub and food scene on your own.
Day 2 – Powerscourt Estate, Whiskey Distillery & Taylors Three Rock
Travel into the scenic Wicklow Mountains, often called the “Garden of Ireland.” Visit the spectacular Powerscourt Estate to wander its world-famous gardens, then tour the Powerscourt Distillery to learn how award-winning Fercullen Irish whiskey is made. This evening, enjoy a classic Irish dinner paired with live music, dancing, and storytelling at Taylors Three Rock—an unforgettable cultural experience for first-time visitors. (B, D)
Day 3 – Blarney Castle & Kinsale Walking Tour
Head south to legendary Blarney Castle. Climb the spiral staircase to kiss the famous Blarney Stone or relax in the lush castle gardens. Continue to Kinsale, a colorful seaside town known for gourmet food, creative energy, and maritime history. Join a guided walking tour through its historic streets, once defended against the Spanish Armada, before enjoying dinner at your hotel. (B, D)
Day 4 – Killarney, Jaunting Car Ride & Dingle
Travel west to Killarney, one of Ireland’s most welcoming towns. Ride in a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping before continuing toward the Dingle Peninsula. Stop at Moriarty’s in the Gap of Dunloe for locally made Irish gifts. Dinner is included at your hotel this evening. (B, D)
Day 5 – Slea Head Drive, Blasket Centre & Dingle Town
Experience the Slea Head Loop, one of the most scenic coastal drives in Ireland, with sweeping ocean views and dramatic mountain backdrops. Visit the Blasket Centre to learn about the remote Blasket Islands, once home to a vibrant Irish-speaking community. Back in Dingle, stop at Murphy’s Ice Cream to sample creative local flavors like Brown Bread, Dingle Gin, and Irish Orange Marmalade. Spend the rest of the day exploring Dingle’s pubs, shops, and waterfront at your own pace. (B)
Day 6 – Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Cliffs of Moher & Castle Banquet
Visit the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum to discover Ireland’s surprising role in early transatlantic air travel. Continue to the iconic Cliffs of Moher, towering 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean—one of Ireland’s most unforgettable natural landmarks. This evening, step back in time with a medieval-style banquet in an authentic Irish castle, complete with traditional music, stories, and atmosphere. (B, D)
Day 7 – Tour Ends in Shannon
After breakfast, your first-time Ireland tour comes to an end, packed with epic scenery, great food, whiskey tastings, and unforgettable memories. (B)
Ireland's Southern Gem includes:
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GROUP AIRPORT TRANSFERS
When we book your flights together with a coach tour, we include complimentary group transfers on the starting and ending date of tours at times specified on each itinerary-a $30 per person fee applies to land only bookings.
Your Tour Includes:
Sightseeing by luxury coach
Professional tour director
6 nights in hotels listed
- 6 breakfasts (B) and 4 dinners (D) includng a night out at Taylors Three Rock for dinner and a show, and a festive medieval castle banquet.
Tour of Dublin with tour director
Walking tour of Kinsale with a local guide
Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney
Irish coffee at the South Pole Inn
Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit to Guinness Storehouse
Visits and admissions
Headsets for walking tours
Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
Free Wi-Fi on coaches and in hotel lobbies
- The Gibson Hotel, Dublin (2)
- Kinsale Hotel & Spa, Kinsale (1)
- Dingle Skellig (2)
- Treacey's Oakwood Hotel, Shannon (1)
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Sun, Sep 06, 2026$3,045.00Sun, Sep 13, 2026$3,445.00Sun, Sep 27, 2026$3,045.00Sun, Oct 04, 2026$2,695.00Sun, Oct 18, 2026$2,445.00
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