The 4 Best 5-Day Experiences in Ireland

1.Dublin to South West 5 Day Small-Group Tour with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,507Our pick

Travel from Dublin through Galway, the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher, Dingle, the Ring of Kerry, Blarney, Kinsale, and Cashel. A driver-guide handles narrow roads while you ride in a Mercedes mini-coach with up to 16 people. Choose three-star hotels or B&Bs, with breakfast and four nights included.

“Our driver and guide was Vinnie Smullen and he was excellent! He knew how to get around and best hours to travel to different spots. We LOVED a semi-private tour with only 16 people!! Whole experience was terrific!”

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2.5-Day Northern Ireland and Atlantic Coast Small-Group Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,563

Travel from Dublin to Northern Ireland and Ireland’s Atlantic coast in a group of up to 16, with a driver guide, four breakfasts, and en-suite B&B or three-star hotel accommodation. Expect Titanic Belfast, Giant’s Causeway, Derry, Donegal, Achill Island, Connemara, and Galway, with guides such as Gabriel, Liam, and Feargal adding history, music, and local stories.

“Absolutely loved the 5-day road trip that we had with our wonderful guide Liam. We traveled in a small group from Dublin towards the most scenic route with lush greenery and rugged moorland which was rich in history, culture and the vibrancy of the Irish people. Some of the most memorable stops and there are excitingly many included the awe inspiring Titanic Quarters in Belfast, the magnificence and power of the Giant Causeway, the dark and sobering history from Derry, the quaint town of Portrush, beautiful cultural Donegal and Galway peppered with lots of sheep along the way. A journey that truly spoke a thousand words. Would love to return…”

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3.5-Day Tour to the Southwest with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · from $1,290Best value

Travel southwest Ireland in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll visit Clonmacnoise, Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Dingle, the Ring of Kerry, Skellig Michael viewpoints, and Daniel O’Connell’s family home, with four B&B nights included.

“Our tour guide Vinny went above and beyond to make our 25th anniversary trip a very special event. We enjoyed the small group and getting to know people from other parts of the country. We loved learning the history and were felt like a family at the end of it. Would definitely book again.”

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4.5 Day Ireland’s South−East Including Admission from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $1,714

Travel from Dublin through Ireland’s south east in a maximum-16-person mini-coach. You’ll visit ancient forts, Kinsale, Mizen Head, Cobh, Waterford, Kilkenny, Glendalough, and Powerscourt, with Jameson Midleton whiskey tasting included. Guides such as Rob and Patrick have led the route with history, humor, and careful driving.

“Our guide Rob made this tour an unforgettable one, impressing us with the breadth of his knowledge about Irish history, his Irish sense of humor, as well as his driving skills. We enjoyed staying in Kinsale and Waterford…Kinsale was a favorite because of its fun vibe and breadtRead more”

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