A 12-day luxury chauffeur tour starting at Shannon Airport, looping through the west coast highlights of Galway, Connemara, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Aran Islands, before heading south through the Dingle Peninsula and Killarney. The route then swings east via the Rock of Cashel and Kilkenny, up through Wicklow’s Glendalough and Powerscourt, finishing with a day in Dublin before departure from Dublin Airport. Groups of 1–6 people, up to 8 hours touring per day.
Day 1 Pickup Shannon Airport and transfer to hotel in Galway. Time to rest up after a long flight in the comfort of your hotel
Day 2 Explore Galway City including the Latin Quarter, Eyre Square, Spanish Arch, Galway Cathedral. Try a Galway Food Tour fully guided. Finish off in one of the many traditional Irish pubs taking in some trad music Galway is famous for.
Day 3 Connemara Day Tour, visit Kylemore Abbey and walled garden, drive the Sky Road, a spectacular coastal loop with panoramic views. Take the scenic drive along Killary Fjord or take a boat tour.
Day 4 Pick Up in Galway and Drop-Off at Dromoland Castle or similar hotel. Then its on to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren Perfumery or Hazel Mountain Chocolate. Lunch in traditional seafood restaurant in the Burren by the coast.
Day 5 Pickup at Dromoland Castle and head for Doolin for a ferry trip across to the Aran Islands. Visit Dun Aonghasa, a prehistoric stone fort perched on a 300 ft cliff, the Worm Hole, view seal colonies and experience Gaeltacht village life
Day 6 Explore the Dingle Peninsula, take a walk on Inch Beach, continue to Slea Head and stop off for coffee at the Blasket Center with stunning views of the Wild Atlantic and the Blaskets. Visit Kilmalkedar Church and Gallarus on Smerwick Harbour. Lunch in Dingle and take in the Connor Pass on the way back for jaw dropping views. Drop-off in Killarney
Day 7 Visit Killarney National Park, Moll’s Gap, Ladies View, and Torc Waterfall. Continue to Muckross House and Gardens, where Queen Victoria stayed in 1861, then finish at Ross Castle on the shores of Lough Leane.
Day 8 Depart Killarney Hotel for Kilkenny, stopping at Rock of Cashel, known for its Cathedral, round tower, and Cormac’s Chapel.
Day 9 today you will undertake a walking tour of the Medieval Mile in Kilkenny followed by a trip to see Waterford Crystal, then it’s back to your hotel in Kilkenny
On Day 10, we travel to Wicklow on the east coast, where we’ll visit the 6th-century Monastic City of Glendalough and then explore Powerscourt Gardens, renowned as one of the world’s most remarkable gardens. Drop-off at your Dublin Hotel.
On Day 11, enjoy a half-day guided tour of Dublin, visit Trinity College and the Book of Kells, and end with a trip to the Guinness Storehouse
Ireland’s top heritage site.
Day 12, Chauffeur transfer to Dublin Airport
A fully chauffeured 8-day/7-night private tour taking guests from Dublin through Ireland’s most iconic landscapes and heritage sites, covering three of Ireland’s premier tourism trails — the Ancient East, Hidden Heartlands, and Wild Atlantic Way.
Day 1. Pickup at Dublin Airport followed by a half day walking tour of Dublin taking in Dublin’s many sites including Trinity College, Stephen’s Green, O’Connell Street and more with lots of storytelling! Then it’s back to your luxury central Dublin Hotel for dinner and relaxation.
Day 2. Your driver will collect you and we will depart for Wicklow visiting the 6th century Monastic City of Glendalough, the Valley of the Two Lakes and on to Powerscourt Gardens, owned by the Slazenger family and voted the third best garden in the world by National Geographic. It’s then onto Kilkenny (under 2 hours) for your check in and overnight stay.
Day 3. Time to explore Kilkenny City, taking in Kilkenny Castle, St Canice’s Cathedral and Medieval Round Tower, Rothe House and Smithwick’s Experience (for the beer lovers!) It’s then on to Waterford for a visit to the famous Crystal factory. Overnight in luxury Kilkenny hotel.
Day 4. Today, we depart for Killarney, stopping off at the Rock of Cashel, known as the Seat of the Kings of Munster and associated with Saint Patrick. We then arrive in Killarney after lunchtime taking in Muckross House and Gardens and Ross Castle, a 15th century tower house on the shores of the idyllic Lough Leane. Check in to your luxury hotel.
Day 5. Ring of Kerry. Today we explore the beautiful Ring of Kerry on the Iveragh Peninsula. This is a jam-packed day full of sight-seeing and photo opportunities. Places of interest include Torc Waterfall, Ladies View, Kerry Cliffs and Rossbeigh beach. We can lunch in Kenmare, a colourful heritage town. Overnight in Killarney.
Day 6. Cliffs of Moher. Now it’s time to travel to Ireland’s most popular natural heritage gem, the Cliffs of Moher to take in the wonderful views of the Aran Islands. It’s then on to Galway City via the coastal Burren drive where you are free to explore this vibrant city, its bars and restaurants and the wonderful nightlife. Overnight in Galway.
Day 7. Today we head to the mountains, rivers and valleys of Connemara. We take in Clifden, stop for refreshments, we than drive the scenic Sky Road and finish in Kylemore Abbey.
Day 8. Your driver will take you back to Dublin
Experience the best of Northern Ireland and beyond with O’Briens Chauffeur Tours. Beginning in Dublin, your journey takes you through Monasterboice and the Titanic Belfast Exhibition, before exploring the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and a guided walk of Derry’s historic walls. Discover Grianan of Aileach, Donegal Castle, the soaring Slieve League Cliffs, and the rugged beauty of Glencolumbkille and Glengesh Pass. Continue through Belleek Pottery, Sligo Abbey, the dramatic Doolough Valley, and a scenic cruise along Killary Fjord, before finishing with Athlone Castle and a pint at Sean’s Bar — Ireland’s oldest pub — before returning to Dublin.
Day 1. Pickup at Dublin Airport and head for Monasterboice founded in the late 5th century by Saint Buithe. Marvel at the High Crosses, the most famous being Muirdach’s High Cross. Travel onwards towards Belfast and the Titanic Exhibition where you can immerse yourself in the interactive exhibits that tell the story of the ill-fated Titanic. Then its dinner in Belfast and time to settle into your hotel for the night.
Day 2. Belfast to Derry – travel to the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO world heritage site, then cross the Carrick – A – Rede Rope bridge and look out towards Rathlin Island, then its onwards towards Derry where you will have dinner and settle down in your hotel for the night
Day 3. Derry. Begin your day with a guided walking tour of Derry’s Walls built between 1613 – 1619 to protect English and Scottish settlers during the Plantation of Ulster. Then, for the archaeology enthusiasts, it’s on to the ancient ringfort of Grianan of Aileach. In the afternoon, we will visit Donegal Castle originally built by the powerful O’Donnell clan. Go for coffee and scones in Donegal town. Check into your hotel for 2 nights.
Day 4. Today, we take a trip to Killybegs, Ireland’s largest fishing port. In the late morning, it’s on to Slieve League Cliffs at 1,972 ft, almost 3 times higher than the more famous Cliffs of Moher. (702 ft). Here you can take a quick walk along the cliffs and enjoy the stunning views. In the afternoon, we drive towards Glencolumbkille, a tiny dramatic village deeply associated with St.Colm Cille. On the way back to your Donegal hotel, we will drive through the Glengesh Pass, a dramatic glaciated valley and scenic drive.
Day 5. We begin our day with a trip to Belleek Pottery, on the banks of the River Erne. After a factory tour, we depart for Sligo Abbey, a 13th century Dominican friary in the heart of Sligo Town, known for its remarkable preserved cloister, carved altar and atmospheric ruins. We then travel on to Westport for dinner and overnight stay in your hotel.
*As an alternative to Belleek, we can visit the graveside of famous Irish Poet WB Yeats in Drumcliffe Cemetery”
Day 6. Today is all about scenic beauty as we travel through the Doolough Valley along the Wild Atlantic Way, best known for its haunting beauty and the 1849 Tragedy marking one of the most tragic periods in Irish history. We then make our way to Killary Fjord where you can enjoy a relaxing cruise. It’s onto Athlone for a quick visit to Athlone Castle and a drink in Sean’s Bar, renowned as Ireland’s oldest pub. Check in to your hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7. Your driver will take you back to Dublin
