The Grand Tour of Ireland

🧭 Trip Overview

This is Ireland told through its stories: the monks of Clonmacnoise, the Anglo-Norman lords of Ashford, the kings of Cashel, and the millions who sailed from Cobh for America.

The journey begins in Georgian Dublin, then runs west to the shores of Lough Corrib and the wilds of Connemara, south through the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher to Adare, and on to the Dingle Peninsula and the lakes and mountains of Killarney. It ends in grand style at Ballyfin, one of Ireland's most exclusive country houses. Every night is spent in one of Ireland's finest castles, manors or hotels, with two or three nights in most.

It's traveled at an unhurried pace, with a private driver-guide and every entrance arranged in advance. The route below is our suggestion; each day can be shaped around your interests, from a round at Adare Manor to a morning with a genealogist in the parish your family left behind.

✨ Trip Highlights

🏰 Castle and Manor Stays: The Merrion, Ashford Castle, Adare Manor, The Europe and Ballyfin Demesne.
🌊 The Wild Atlantic Way: Connemara, the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher, Slea Head and the Ring of Kerry.
🚣 The Lakes of Killarney: a private boat across the lakes, then a horse and trap through the Gap of Dunloe.
☘️ Stories of Ireland: Clonmacnoise, a Connemara hill farm, Cobh and the Rock of Cashel, told by your driver-guide.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Dublin

Day 2: The Best of Dublin

Day 3: West to Ashford Castle

Day 4: The Wilds of Connemara

Day 5: The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher

Day 6: A Day at Adare Manor

Day 7: The Dingle Peninsula to Killarney

Day 8: The Lakes of Killarney and the Gap of Dunloe

Day 9: The Ring of Kerry

Day 10: The Grand Finale at Ballyfin

Day 11: Farewell, Ireland

✅ What’s Included

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Private driver-guide and touring vehicle, Private Dublin walking tour, Sheepdog demonstration on a Connemara hill farm, Private boat on the Lakes of Killarney and horse and trap through the Gap of Dunloe, Pre-booked attraction entries, Airport transfers

Exclusions: Flights, Personal expenses (lunches, dinners, drinks), Optional activities (falconry, spa, golf), Gratuities