Highlights of Ireland with London Tour with 1 Review by Indus Travels

9 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

35 peopleMaximum group size

8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Relaxed

Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.

Starts

Dublin, Ireland

Ends

London, England

Highlights

Explore the Powerscourt Gardens, considered to be the most beautiful gardens in Ireland

See the Rock of Cashel, a magnificent medieval fortress symbolizing the fight of the Irish

Discover Charles Fort, along with the views of the ocean beside the 17th-century fortress

Head on a romantic horse and carriage tour in Killarney National Park, seeing Ross Castle

Travel to Liverpool, and take the incredible opportunity to see The Beatles Story Exhibition

Visit Oxford, a breathtaking city that is known for its fascinating architecture and galleries

Itinerary

Set off on a captivating journey through Ireland and England with the Highlights of Ireland with London tour. This 9-day city sightseeing trip, designed for experienced travelers, begins in the lively streets of Dublin before winding through Ireland’s most scenic towns—Galway, Cork, Killarney, and more. Discover iconic sites like Trinity College and the Cliffs of Moher, and immerse yourself in charming villages such as Adare and Bunratty.

The adventure continues across the Irish Sea to England, where you’ll wander Liverpool, explore Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, admire the academic splendor of Oxford, and conclude in London’s bustling heart. The USP? This tour combines the best of Ireland’s natural beauty with England’s rich heritage in one seamless package, featuring comfortable accommodation, transport, and guided sightseeing throughout.

Perfect for travelers eager to experience the highlights of both countries in a single, relaxed trip.

day 1 - Dublin (arrival)

Welcome to Dublin! At the airport, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. After checking in enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. You may relax at the hotel or explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Dublin

day 2 - Dublin

You'll begin your Ireland vacation by exploring Dublin. After having breakfast at hotel, you will proceed for a sightseeing tour of Dublin, Ireland’s peaceful capital city. We will enjoy a stroll on the banks of River Liffey, visiting its parks, its old university, and its lively downtown streets. We will stroll around Trinity College. In the afternoon enjoy some leisure time.

Overnight in Dublin

day 3 - Dublin – Powerscourt – Kilkenny – Cashel - Cork

In the morning after breakfast, you will depart from Dublin heading to Powerscourt which is located near-by. We will visit its magnificent gardens, designed in the 18th century, and considered the most beautiful gardens in Ireland. Admire its fountains, Japanese Gardens, and its pet cemetery. Afterwards, we will travel to Kilkenny, here we will have time for lunch and to stroll around this lively town. Further south, we will stop to visit the impressive Rock of Cashel (entrance included), a medieval fortress that symbolizes the fight of Irish people against England. We will arrive in Cork around mid-afternoon. Time for a stroll in the centre of Ireland’s second largest city. Return to your hotel for dinner.

Overnight in Cork

day 4 - Cork – Kinsale – Killarney – Adare - Limerick

After breakfast, you will depart for Kinsale. Making a stop by Charles Fort to admire its great views of the ocean right by the 17th century fortress. Time in the historic centre of Kinsale, a seaside town, considered by many as one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Ireland. Afterwards, we will travel to Killarney, a tourist town in the heart of Ireland. Time for lunch and a walk around, we will also enjoy a romantic horse and carriage tour of its national park (included). The horse and carriage tour will take us to Ross Castle which offers wonderful views by the lake. We include a short cruise to enjoy the beautiful views. Continuing, a brief stop in Adare, a small village that preserves its picturesque traditional thatched-roof cottages and the ruins of the old abbey. Mid-afternoon we will arrive in Limerick. Time to stroll around its centre where you will have the opportunity to visit its castle, walk along the river, its cathedral or discover its shopping center. Return to your hotel for dinner.

Overnight in Limerick

day 5 - Limerick – Bunratty – Cliffs Of Moher - Galway

This morning after breakfast, you will visit Folk Park in Bunratty (ticket included), a wonderful park where we can learn about how life was in Ireland in the past with its typical cottages and old markets. Its castle stands, accurately reproducing how life was in the Middle Ages. We will continue to Ca-herconnell where the Poulnabrone Dolmen is found. We may get the chance to see an exhibition of how dogs shepherd sheep. Afterwards, we will visit the impressive Cliffs of Moher which overlook the ocean, those who wish can walk to O’Brien’s Tower (entrance included). Our route continues through Burren National Park which displays amazing landscapes. Finally arriving in Galway.

Overnight in Galway

day 6 - Galway – Cong – Clonmacnoise - Dublin

This morning after breakfast, you will depart for Cong, a small, picturesque village located in a magnificent lake area. We will visit the ruins of the Royal Abbey and walk around Ashford Castle, a gorgeous medieval castle that has been turned into a hotel. We will travel to Clonmacnoise, where after lunch, we will visit its monastic ruins (ticket and visit included). We will resume our journey back to Dublin, where we will arrive in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Dublin

day 7 - Dublin – Caernarfon - Liverpool

After breakfast, you will board a fast ferry in the early morning. After a journey of two or three hours, we will arrive to Wales. We will visit Caernarfon, a World Heritage site by the sea overlooked by an impressive castle. There will be time for lunch and a stroll. We continue to Liverpool, where you will have a chance to visit The Beatles Story Exhibition.

Overnight in Liverpool

day 8 - Liverpool – Stratford – Oxford - London

This morning after breakfast, you will explore Central England. We will visit Stratford upon Avon, Shakespeare’s hometown. Time to take some lunch and a stroll. Afterwards, we will travel to Oxford, a town that is synonymous with study and culture. Kings, statesmen, philosophers, and scientists have studied here! We will continue to London, arriving in the late afternoon.

Overnight in London

day 9 - London –

After breakfast, you will make your own way to the London International Airport to prepare for your flight back home.

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What's Included

Accommodation

08 nights of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at Superior listed hotels or similar

Meals

Daily breakfast02 dinners at the hotels in Cork & Limerick

Transport

Arrival airport transferService of English/Spanish-speaking driver/guideAll Transportation in an AC deluxe motorcoachFerry ride from Ireland Wales

Others

All Sightseeing as per the detailed itineraryCity tour of Dublin and ClonmacnoiseRock of CashelNational Park with horse and carriage tourFolk Park in BunrattyCliffs of MoherClonmacnoise monastic ruinsBoat tour on Ross Castle LakeSightseeing tour in Dublin and ClonmacnoiseAll local applicable taxes

Entrance

All Entrance fees as per the detailed itinerary:Powerscourt gardens

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