Featuring transfers, rail and chauffeur service! A new and exciting package that brings you wandering Ireland without needing a car. On arrival, a private luxury transfer will be waiting to bring you into the Capital City for your first night. Continue to Galway via pre-booked rail service. From Galway to Killarney, your private chauffeur brings you to this charming town. Rail back to Dublin for your final night and a luxury transfer back to the airport on your last day. A perfect mix of transfers, rail, chauffeur, and accommodations!
Tour Includes
- Six nights hotel
- Breakfast daily (except morning of arrival).
- Rail service from Dublin to Galway and from Killarney to Dublin
- Luxury private chauffeur transfer on arrival and departure to/from Dublin.
- Private chauffeur services from Galway to Killarney with a stop for lunch (on your own) en-route.
- 1-day GoCity Dublin Pass that includes 1-day Hop on Hop Off bus pass and free admission to the most iconic attractions in Dublin.
- Hotel and service taxes included.
- Travel documents.
Optional Touring
Complete your wanderlust adventure with optional touring from Galway and Killarney. Consider a day tour to the Cliffs of Moher or to the Aran Islands. Take in the breathtaking views of either the Dingle Peninsula or the magnificent Ring of Kerry. These optional tours can be added at the time of your reservation and up to 65 days (or before documents are sent) before you depart.
Additional Notes
Hotels are subject to availability at time of booking. Celtic Tours will offer alternative hotels as needed of equal value should the hotels on this package lack availability. This may affect the overall price. Celtic Tours does verify any changes with you before accepting them.
YOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1, Sunday | Arrive Ireland!
Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. After clearing customs, your luxury private chauffeur transfer driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall. Walk to your awaiting vehicle and make your way into the capital city of Dublin. You can choose to use your Dublin Pass today (or on your last day in Dublin, that is up to you). Check-in time at the hotel is 3:00 pm. The hotel will hold your luggage until your room is ready. Your hotel is in a great location and exploring the city will be easy from your location. Enjoy the many sites, restaurants and pubs the city has to offer. Overnight in Dublin.
Day 2, Monday | Dublin - Galway
After breakfast, make your way to Heuston Station to catch your confirmed rail service from Dublin to Galway. On arrival in Galway, make your way to your hotel. While your room may not yet be available, the hotel will hotel your luggage allowing you to explore this great city. Overnight in Galway. (B)
Day 3, Tuesday | Galway
Today you can enjoy Galway independently or opt for one of the great tours available from the city (must be booked at time of reservation). (B)
Day 4, Wednesday | Galway - Killarney
After breakfast, your private chauffeur will collect you from your hotel and you will bid farewell to Galway. Making your way south to Killarney, a stop along the way where you can stretch your legs and enjoy a bit of lunch (on your own) before arriving in Killarney. Overnight in Killarney. (B)
Day 5, Thursday | Killarney
After breakfast, you are free to explore this great town. Maybe opt to take a famous Jaunting Cart Ride or opt to take a coach tour of the Ring of Kerry or Dingle Peninsula (can be booked at time of reservation). Or simply enjoy the many shops, pubs and restaurants of Killarney. Overnight in Killarney. (B)
Day 6, Friday | Killarney - Dublin
After breakfast, catch your pre-booked rail service from Killarney to Dublin. Arrive in Dublin and make your way independently to your hotel. If you did not use your Dublin Pass on day of arrival, you can opt to use it today. Overnight in Dublin. (B)
Day 7, Saturday | Dublin - U.S.
After breakfast, your private chauffeur will collect you from your hotel and you will make your way to Dublin Airport for your return flight home, with a promise to return. (B)
Note: Hotels on this package are subject to availability at time of booking. Alternate hotels of similar/equal value may be offered when a hotel is not available. However, this may affect the package price.
MAPS
This tour map showcases key destinations and routes for our guided adventures. Each tour highlights unique locations, cultural landmarks, and picturesque regions, giving you a visual guide to the journey ahead.
MISCELLANEOUS INFO
Pricing
Your tour land price is per person based on two (2) people sharing a twin or double room. Single is additional.
This tour does not include:
- Items not noted on the itinerary
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Additional transfers
- Visitor attractions
Airfare
Airfare can be booked in conjunction with this package. Select your departure city during the booking process and the best available airfare and availability available to us will be displayed at that time. Airfare is instant purchase and non-refundable. If you do not add airfare at time of booking, it can be done after.
Departures & Transfers
The departure date is the date that touring begins. One would depart from the US one day prior to the date noted to allow for overnight flights. Your arrival and departure luxury chauffeur transfers are private and will be booked according to your flights arrival and departure times. If you are traveling with a party that is on different flights, only one transfer to/from the airport is included. All participants would have to wait for the whole party to arrive or opt to take an additional transfer (at an additional cost)
Optional Tours
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Tour
Taking you along Galway Bay, your first stop is at the fishing village of Kinvara to see Dunguaire Castle & into The Burren- home to 75% of Ireland's native flora & location of numerous ancient monuments many of which we visit including the Gleninsheen Wedge Tomb, the 5,800 year old Poulnabrone Dolmen and Ballyalban Fairy Fort- home of little men with green hats and orange beards! Stopping also at Kilfenora to see the famous Celtic Crosses (Irish High Crosses), we make our way to the coastal village of Doolin for our lunch stop before visiting the majestic Cliffs of Moher. A 2 hour stop with FREE admission to Cliffs!. We return to Galway between 5:30-6 pm.
Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Tour including Cliffs Cruise
Connemara and Cong Guided Day Tour
First stop at Ross Errily Friary- a hidden but atmospheric 14th century monastery before entering Cong Village where you have time to explore Cong Woods to see Ashford Castle or stroll the town famous for being the location for the 1950s classic movie, 'The Quiet Man'- or simply have a coffee on the edge of Lough Corrib- the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland.
Entering Connemara on the Lough Nafooey route allows you to see the stark beauty of the hidden valley of Connemara before arriving at the Atlantic Ocean and for hostellers there is an option to hop-off at Sleepzone Connemara. We continue to Kylemore Abbey where we break for lunch and sightseeing for 1 hr 45 mins. Entrance into Kylemore Abbey & Gardens is not included in the tour price and is an optional fee. Leaving Kylemore late afternoon we drive through the Inagh Valley, Maam Cross & Oughterard and complete the circuit of Lough Corrib before arriving home to Galway City approximately 5:30 pm.
Dingle Peninsula Tour
Ring of Kerry Tour
HOTELS
Gresham Hotel
The Address Connolly
Park House Hotel Galway
Hotel Killarney
