Ireland – The Ultimate Highlights

Experience the very best of the Emerald Isle

Experience The Highlights of Ireland


Experience the very best of Ireland on this exceptional 8-night private guided tour, carefully designed to showcase the country’s most iconic landscapes, vibrant cities, charming towns, and unforgettable cultural experiences. From the lively streets of Dublin to the dramatic Wild Atlantic Way, this journey combines luxury, authenticity, and seamless travel throughout Ireland’s most celebrated regions.

Your Irish adventure begins the moment you arrive, where you will be welcomed at the airport by your personal Driver Guide and escorted in the comfort of a luxury touring vehicle. Begin your stay in Dublin, Ireland’s charismatic capital city, where history and modern culture blend effortlessly. Explore famous landmarks including Trinity College, Dublin Castle, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the Guinness Storehouse, while also discovering hidden neighbourhoods, lively pubs, and excellent dining experiences.

Travel south through Ireland’s rich medieval heartlands, with opportunities to visit Kilkenny and the iconic Rock of Cashel before arriving in the beautiful harbour town of Kinsale. Known as Ireland’s gourmet capital, Kinsale is bursting with colourful streets, boutique shops, and exceptional restaurants, including Michelin-starred dining experiences. Continue westward into the breathtaking landscapes of County Kerry. Journey along the world-famous Ring of Kerry and explore the stunning Dingle Peninsula, where rugged coastlines, charming villages, and panoramic Atlantic views await around every corner. Enjoy time in Killarney, home to the spectacular Killarney National Park, Muckross House, and some of Ireland’s most scenic natural beauty.

The journey then leads to the dramatic west coast, where the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren’s unique limestone landscape, and the wild beauty of West Clare create unforgettable memories. Discover the cultural energy of Galway City, renowned for its traditional music, arts scene, and vibrant atmosphere before venturing into the rugged landscapes of Connemara. Highlights here include Kylemore Abbey, scenic mountain passes, and the famous Sky Road. Throughout your journey, enjoy hand-selected luxury accommodations, immersive local experiences, and the warmth of Ireland’s renowned hospitality. With a fully personalised itinerary and expert Driver Guide, every detail is carefully arranged to create a relaxed and unforgettable travel experience.

This suggested itinerary can be fully tailored to suit your interests, pace, and travel style. Whether you wish to focus on luxury stays, history, food, golf, culture, or outdoor adventure, our travel specialists are here to craft the perfect Irish escape for you.

Contact our team today to begin planning your bespoke private guided tour of Ireland.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • 8 nights in luxury accommodations including The Merrion, Cashel Palace, Perryville House, The Great Southern Killarney & Glenlo Abbey
  • Private guided touring with luxury vehicle and expert Driver Guide
  • Discover Ireland’s stunning landscapes, coastline, and cultural highlights
  • Enjoy exclusive touring experiences, storytelling, and traditional Irish music

Arrival Airport: Dublin or Shannon Airport
Regions Visited: Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands & Wild Atlantic Way

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ACCOMMODATION

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Merrion Hotel, Dublin

5 Star Hotels Ireland
Many of the 142 bedrooms and suites overlook period landscaped gardens. Guests can dine in the 2-star Michelin…
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The Cashel Palace

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At the foot of a hill — in the shadow of Ireland’s most iconic medieval site, the Rock…
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Great Southern, Killarney

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Originally built in 1854 to “take the guest’s breath away,” Great Southern Killarney remains one of Ireland’s most…
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Glenlo Abbey Hotel

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Set on a stunning 138-acre lakeside estate overlooking Lough Corrib, Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate offers a luxurious…
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Transport

When you tour Ireland with Ireland Chauffeur Travel, you travel in comfort, style, and luxury. Our private Driver Guides chauffeur guests throughout Ireland in premium luxury vehicles, ensuring a seamless and relaxing touring experience from start to finish. We continually reinvest in our fleet to provide the highest standards of comfort, safety, and reliability. Our fleet includes spacious Mercedes vehicles, perfectly suited for private guided touring across Ireland’s scenic landscapes and winding coastal routes.

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Experiences

Enhance your journey with carefully curated experiences along the way, all seamlessly arranged by your Tour Consultant to create a truly memorable Irish vacation.

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National Gallery of Ireland

The National Gallery of Ireland is in the heart of Georgian Dublin. It houses over 2,500 paintings and approximately 10,000 other works in different media. The Yeats museum is a special favourite, with works by Jack B Yeats, his father John Butler and other members of this artistic family. We can arrange private guided tours as well as a very special after-hours tour of the gallery.

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Garden Tours

Wicklow’s gardens are abundant and absolutely beautiful. Stroll through the magic in the world-renowned Powerscourt Garden and Waterfall, walled garden of  Mount Usher in Ashford, 19th century National Botanic Garden Kilmacurragh and the gardens of Elizabethan-Revival mansion Kilruddery. Private guided tours with experts can be arranged on request.

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The West Cork Coastal Drive

The southernmost stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way zigzags gently, past gardens lush with sub-tropical plants. Between hedgerows thick with fuschia and monbretia. By hundreds of inlets, tiny coves, safe harbours and Blue Flag beaches, just right for long days spent in the salty air -  beachcombing, island-hopping, whale-watching, learning to sail, kayaking on a saltwater lake in the moonlight, or simply enjoying a pint on the quayside while the fishing boats land their catch. Your Driver Guide will arrange it all!

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Food Delights

Ireland is a food island and each corner represents a different part of our food heritage. Whether in Belfast, Dublin, Donegal, Galway, Cork or the Causeway Coast, we can arrange a customized walking Food Tour of the area to introduce you to the local produce and producers...with tasty samples of course too!

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Muckross House & Gardens

Muckross House and Gardens is the finest Victorian Mansion and Estate in Ireland. Its position overlooking the Lakes of Killarney becomes impossibly romantic when the Rhododendrons are in full bloom. The House documents the history of all the influential families who dominated local life and politics for centuries. The estate can be walked on foot or admired from the many jaunting cars which are about.