Highlights of Ireland 2026-27
NEWDUBLIN - CONNEMARA - ARAN ISLANDS - CLIFFS OF MOHER - RING OF KERRY
Highlights of Ireland 2026-27 is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in Ireland: 8 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. Participation fee from 2.650,00 € per person. Required document: Identity card / Passport.
Highlights of Ireland 2026-27
DUBLIN - CONNEMARA - ARAN ISLANDS - CLIFFS OF MOHER - RING OF KERRY

8 days starting from
2.650,00 €
The departure dates for this tour have not been published yet: contact us for information.
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- the tour includes the constant presence of an accompanying guide from day 2 to day 7
- visit to the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands
- salmon smoking masterclass with tasting
- Dublin & Galway by night with private coach and tour leader
- travel exclusively in a group of no more than 30 people
Why this tour?
- to visit the greatest attractions of the Emerald Isle
- to discover the magnetic charm of the Aran Islands
- to experience the warm, brotherly welcome of the Irish people
Description
Ireland is not merely a geographical destination, but also a place of the spirit. Its ever-changing skies, celebrated in a famous Italian song, mirror the changeability of the human soul: bursts of sunshine alternate with sudden showers, patches of blue sky turn into thick blankets of mist. The intense green of Ireland – every possible shade of it can be seen here – is truly unique in the world, framed by the deep blue of the waters that surround it.
Galway, on the western side of the island and the departure point for the Aran Islands, is a city that leaves you with a feeling of great positivity. Its central streets are lined with colourful little houses and pubs where you can experience the warm welcome of the Irish people. In the evening, if you brave the country’s changeable weather, the lanes and bars are packed with young people and countless street artists performing their vast repertoire to the accompaniment of a guitar.
The Aran Islands belong to that category of destinations halfway between reality and mythology. The scenery that sets them apart is rugged and unforgettable: dry-stone walls wind like paths across a layer of intensely green grass, while a fierce wind blows in from the roaring ocean. Inishmore, the largest of the three Aran Islands, has some of the oldest remains of Christian and pre-Christian settlements in Ireland: indeed, there is an atmosphere of mysticism and contemplation on these islands that is utterly unique. The people who live here, more reserved but extremely friendly, have carried on the tradition of working wool for centuries (the famous Aran Islands jumpers, hats and scarves are celebrated and of the very highest quality).
Irish pubs: an unmistakable way of life
The pub is a true institution, recognised and jealously preserved. At the end of a working day, or simply for an informal dinner or a moment of leisure, people gather in these establishments of ancient origin, with their intimate and cosy atmosphere. The Irish pub, in fact, can be found all over the world, even in remote places such as Nepal or Tibet. Very often, singers performing inside the pubs help make the atmosphere even more engaging. Pints of beer are savoured, rounds are offered even among strangers, and the evening ends in cheer and good spirits!
Itinerary
Day 1
ITALY > DUBLIN
Departure for Dublin on Lufthansa/Swiss/Aer Lingus scheduled flights – on arrival, transfer to the hotel - dinner at the hotel – after dinner, Dublin by night: panoramic tour of the city centre by coach with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 2 · 300 km.
DUBLIN - TOUR OF CONNEMARA “the spirit of Ireland” – GALWAY
Breakfast at the hotel – departure with a guide for the Connemara region (a region of incredible, overwhelming beauty where nature reigns supreme, and the light and landscape change constantly in a succession of woods, lakes, rivers, golden beaches and gentle hills) – lunch at leisure – arrival in the evening in Galway, considered Ireland’s greatest port city and of major commercial importance until the 17th century – narrow streets, brightly coloured pubs and houses, and a festive air that you breathe everywhere – dinner at the hotel – free evening – tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 3 · 80 km.
ARAN ISLANDS “a rugged beauty”
Breakfast at the hotel – full-day excursion to Inishmore, the largest of the three Aran Islands - these three islands share the same limestone origin as the Burren and have some of the oldest remains of Christian and pre-Christian settlements in Ireland – we take the ferry from Rossaveal and, after a crossing of around 45 minutes, reach Inishmore, where a minibus takes us around the island’s most significant sites – visit to Dun Aengus fort, dating back more than 2,000 years and perched on magnificent, unspoilt cliffs high above the Atlantic – lunch at leisure – free time for shopping (the famous Aran Islands jumpers) - return by ferry in the afternoon – dinner at the hotel - after dinner, Galway by night: panoramic tour by coach with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 4 · 270 km.
GALWAY - CLIFFS OF MOHER “a masterpiece of nature” – KERRY
Breakfast at the hotel – departure with a guide for Killarney, crossing the Burren region (a karst area of limestone and vegetation, with beautiful landscapes of coves and spectacular sea stacks) – Salmon Smoking Masterclass: a guided tour with a video on the salmon-smoking process and a tasting of the award-winning smoked salmon - arrival at the Cliffs of Moher in the north of County Clare (these striking cliffs stretch for more than 7 kilometres and rise over 200 metres sheer above the sea) – lunch at leisure – arrival in Killarney in the evening – dinner at the hotel – free evening - tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 5 · 200 km.
RING OF KERRY “the ring of splendid, unspoilt landscapes”
Breakfast at the hotel – visit with a guide to the beautiful 19th-century Victorian mansion of Muckross House, surrounded by splendid gardens of azaleas and rhododendrons, then on to visit the Kerry region - stop at Waterville, the fishing village that Charlie Chaplin chose as his favourite holiday destination – lunch at leisure – return in the evening to the hotel in Killarney - dinner at the hotel – after dinner, a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 6 · 320 km.
KILLARNEY - CASHEL – KILDARE - DUBLIN
Breakfast at the hotel - departure for Cashel - visit with a guide to the Rock of Cashel, seat of the Kings of Munster from 370 to 1101 - a vast ecclesiastical complex with a distinctive outline, comprising the Cathedral, the round tower and the Romanesque Cormac’s Chapel (if open to visitors) – lunch at leisure - onwards to Dublin - visit with a guide to the Irish National Stud in County Kildare (synonymous with the multi-million thoroughbred industry) and its adjoining Japanese Gardens - in the evening, arrival in Dublin - dinner at the hotel - after dinner, Dublin by night: a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 7
DUBLIN “the capital of Ireland – a city with deep roots”
Breakfast at the hotel – full day devoted to visiting Dublin with a guide - panoramic tour of the Irish capital, spread along the banks of the River Liffey and characterised by classical-style buildings and Georgian houses (of particular beauty are the Custom House, the Four Courts, the General Post Office, the Bank of Ireland and City Hall) - interior visits to Trinity College, St Patrick’s Cathedral, the Guinness Storehouse (the centre where you can learn all about the production of the famous black stout that has become one of the country’s symbols) and the National Museum of Ireland - lunch at leisure – dinner at the hotel – free evening – tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 8
DUBLIN > ITALY
Breakfast at the hotel – transfer to the airport – departure on Lufthansa/Swiss/Aer Lingus scheduled flights for the return to Italy.
Prices
- return flights Italy/Dublin on Lufthansa/Swiss/Aer Lingus scheduled flights
- airport/hotel transfers and vice versa
- tour of Ireland by luxury coach
- accommodation in 4-star hotels on a half-board basis as per programme
- Irish buffet breakfasts
- excursion to the Aran Islands by return ferry
- minibus for the visit to the Aran Islands
- guide for the entire duration of the tour
- taxes and VAT
- tour leader from Italy, departing from Rome, Naples, Bari and Catania
- tour leader from Dublin to Dublin for those departing from other airports
- evening excursions with tour leader and public transport
drinks, admission fees (daytime and evening) and anything not expressly indicated.
Entrance fees
Cliffs of Moher, Rock of Cashel, Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens, Trinity College, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Guinness Storehouse, National Museum of Ireland, Muckross House - €100.00
Please note:
- Prices may be subject to change after the catalogue goes to print.
- At Trinity College, the Book of Kells exhibition and the Old Library are housed in small spaces and this visit may prove difficult to book and guarantee. Should it be impossible to make this visit, we will instead visit EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum, a state-of-the-art interactive experience located in the splendid vaults of the Custom House Quarter building in Dublin’s Docklands, the original point of departure for so many Irish emigrants.
- The visit to Muckross House is subject to availability and is not guaranteed. We are generally able to guarantee the visit by booking and pre-purchasing tickets well in advance. Should Muckross House not be open to visitors, a refund of €10.00 per person will be made.
Our hotels
DUBLIN
HOTEL ASPECT PARK WEST or similar, 4-star
www.aspecthotelparkwest.com (first night in Dublin)
GALWAY
ORANMORE LODGE HOTEL or similar, 4-star
KILLARNEY
GLENEAGLE HOTEL or similar, 4-star
DUBLIN
THE CROKE PARK HOTEL or similar, 4-star
www.doylecollection.com (last 2 nights in Dublin)
Info and schedule
N.B. The scheduled visits may be rearranged between days depending on museum opening hours or for operational reasons, but the programme remains unchanged. On some dates the tour may run in the reverse direction, leaving the content of the visits unchanged.
- Required document: Identity card / Passport
Countries
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 8 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.
How much does it cost?
The individual participation fee starts from 2.650,00 € by plane.
What does the price include?
return flights Italy/Dublin on Lufthansa/Swiss/Aer Lingus scheduled flights; airport/hotel transfers and vice versa; tour of Ireland by luxury coach; accommodation in 4-star hotels on a half-board basis as per programme; Irish buffet breakfasts; excursion to the Aran Islands by return ferry; minibus for the visit to the Aran Islands; guide for the entire duration of the tour; taxes and VAT; tour leader from Italy, departing from Rome, Naples, Bari and Catania; tour leader from Dublin to Dublin for those departing from other airports; evening excursions with tour leader and public transport
What is not included in the price?
drinks, admission fees (daytime and evening) and anything not expressly indicated.
Which documents are required?
Identity card / Passport
Can I cancel?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
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