Guide

The services of a highly-trained and professional Overland Ireland tour guide will make your tour amazing. We also meet local guides along the way to give you the best Irish experience.

Others

An off the beaten track tour of Ireland Entrance into the magnificent Blarney Castle and Gardens Galway Walking tour A working sheep farm experience Historical Walking tour of Kinsale Entrance fees to National Parks All Taxes

Accommodation

Our overnight accommodations are part of the experience and we have hand-picked local guest houses and locally owned boutique hotels giving you a richer Irish vacation. All rooms have their own private bathroom and each morning you will be served a delicious breakfast and we also cater for vegetarians, vegans and many more.

Transport

Our fleet of Mercedes will bring you around in style. Each coach has AC, leather comfortable seats and with a maximum of 15 passengers no one is cramped.

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Optional

Unfortunately our tour prices do not include Flights / Insurance / or Dublin Accommodation / Lunches / Dinners and optional activities such as horse back riding or Jaunting. Its also customary to tip the guide in Ireland and we have not included this in the price.

Insurance

Many credit card companies offer travel insurance to their clients. If your credit card company does not offer insurance, please follow the link below to book extensive insurance for your tour. This offers peace of mind for the duration of your holiday. https://www.travelinsurance.com/?utm_source=pap&a_aid=5d4c740e9839d

Meals

Your breakfast is included every day! Lunches and dinners are not.

Flights

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Day 1 Blarney And The Rock Of Cashel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Blarney And The Rock Of Cashel

We leave Dublin behind and make our way to our first destination, Rock of Cashel, dubbed as the largest collection of medieval buildings left in Ireland this is sure to put you in the right mood for what we have in store. Then it’s off for a bit of kissing and to the famous Blarney Stone. Legend has it that whoever kisses it, gets the gift of the gab, and your fellow bus buddies will be sure to tell you if it works! Follow us as we head to the fishing village of Kinsale, a gourmet’s utopia. Head to The Spaniard, an olde world inn perched high above Kinsale, serving up Spanish Ruby Ports and West Cork black pudding or if it’s all fish you want, how about Fishy, Fishy? Meander the picturesque streets and find silversmiths, galleries and antique shops before settling in for the evening at The Armada bar or The Silent Banjo, which unlike the name suggests, is jumping with music and ‘jammers’ (packed) with locals Known as one of the best food hubs in Ireland. Meet up with our friend Barry for a guided historical amble through the narrow streets of Kinsale before grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many renowned restaurants on the water.

Total driving time: 3 hours 15 minutes Excluding stops

Please note that changes can be made if necessary due to bank holidays if certain activities or places are booked out, closed or ohter unforseen circumstances.

MEETING POINT

Meeting point: The Ashling Hotel Dublin,10 - 13 Parkgate St, Stoneybatter, Dublin 8, D08 P38N

Time: 08:00
Day 2 Killarney National Park And Some Of The Sights Of The Ring Of Kerry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Killarney National Park And Some Of The Sights Of The Ring Of Kerry

It’s bye-bye Kinsale and hello to some of the sights of the Ring of Kerry; Stop off in Kenmare, a village full of treacle scones, Guinness breads, quirky shops and curiosities. Have your phones fully charged to take photos of Moll’s Gap, ladies view and Ross castle in Killarney National Park. Built in the 15th century, this stronghold is said to have a resident ghost, that of O’Donoghue Ross, the chieftain who came to an untimely end, when he allegedly fell out of one of its windows!

The rest of the day belongs to Dingle, home to Inch is a strand with miles of beaches.

Tóg go bóg é (take it easy) and wander round its craft shops selling Irish flutes and seaweed cheeses. As evening draws in, take a trip to hardware store, Foxy John’s. But don’t be alarmed, the only DIY you’ll be doing is ordering a drink from its fully stocked bar. And did we tell you about the Leather Shop, Dick Mac’s? It comes with a pub, a gang of lively locals and a charismatic bartenders.

Total estimated driving time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Day 3 World Famous Slea Head Drive And Kayaking With Dolphins
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

World Famous Slea Head Drive And Kayaking With Dolphins

We will start the morning with a kayak on the beautiful Dingle bay and with a bit of luck of the Irish you can spot some beautifull dolphins. If you haven’t got sea legs, stay on terra firma with a walk on this beautiful peninsula or just chill and do some shopping in Dingle.

For the afternoon we will go on the wonderful Slea Head drive, amazing scenery and you feel blessed you have an excellent driver on the small and windy roads.

Then it’s back for another night in Dingle and a spot of DIY in the local hardware store, Foxy Johns (wink, wink).

Estimated driving time: 2.5 hours Excluding stops
Day 4 Sheepdog Demonstration And The Mighty Cliffs Of Moher
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sheepdog Demonstration And The Mighty Cliffs Of Moher

We leave Dingle and travel north, taking in spectacular views of The Connor Pass and Castlegregory along the way. Prepare to be left amazed at a traditional sheepdog demonstration with our friends at West Kerry Sheepdog. The skill of the farmer and his furry friend will leave you flabbergasted. Next, we take the short ferry ride to County Clare, home of the world-famous Cliffs of Moher and take in the Burren National Park. The cliffs in their wonder, need to be seen to be appreciated and a guided hike with the roaring Wild Atlantic provides the perfect soundtrack.

We finish the day in one of Ireland’s most celebrated and lively small towns, Doolin. Break out your dancing shoes as you’ll be sure to do a bit of toe-tapping in the home of traditional Irish music.

Estimated Driving Time: 3 Hours, 30 minutes Excluding stops
Day 5 The Burren National Park And Bohemian Galway
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

The Burren National Park And Bohemian Galway

Then it’s north to The Burren, 125 square miles of limestone rock and The Burren Centre where you’ll see dolmens and megalithic tombs, some older than the Egyptian pyramids. We’ll take in a portal tomb at Poulnabrone, locally referred to as ‘Hole of the Sorrows’, the oldest megalithic burial site in Ireland, dating back to 3000BC. Then we’re off to Galway, the City of the Tribes and the home of the Claddagh Ring to chase down the ceol agus craic, (music and fun), street performers, artists, buskers and the last of the Bohemians. To end your trip you’ll meet one of our local friends for a Walkin’ Talkin’ Tastin’ tour of Galway! Have them point out all their favourite spots while trying traditional Irish cuisine, tasting locally distilled gin and learning about the rich history of Galway.

Then it’s time to say your goodbyes! Your guide will help you arrange transportation back to Dublin via one of Ireland’s GoBus or Citylink. Don’t worry, if you end up falling in love with Galway as much as we are, you can always postpone your bus till the next morning!

Total estimated driving time: 2 hours 30 minutes, excluding stops.

DROP OFF LOCATION

Galway City - We will supply bus tickets to Dublin City (direct from Galway)

Galway Coach Station, Forster St., Galway, H91, Ireland

Time: between 2 and 4pm

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Itinerary of your trip 5-Day Magical Southern Explorer Small Group Tour

Blarney And The Rock Of Cashel

Killarney National Park And Some Of The Sights Of The Ring Of Kerry

World Famous Slea Head Drive And Kayaking With Dolphins

Sheepdog Demonstration And The Mighty Cliffs Of Moher

The Burren National Park And Bohemian Galway

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