Discover the journey
Begin in Dublin and travel through Ireland's southern towns and Atlantic landscapes before finishing in Kingscourt. Nine days connect Kilkenny and Waterford with Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher and a Limerick base. A Galway outing adds a western city perspective before the journey east through Kilbeggan. The route balances time in towns with days shaped by coastal and countryside scenery. Walking choices can stay modest or become a larger part of individual visits, depending on your interests. Weather and visibility may change the best coastal stops; an adaptable approach leaves room to enjoy the landscape as conditions allow.
Journey highlights
- Contrast Dublin with smaller southern towns
- Give the Ring of Kerry a full route day
- Use Limerick as a base for a Galway outing
Your route
- Dublin
- Kilkenny
- Waterford
- Blarney
- Killarney
- Ring of Kerry
- Cliffs of Moher
- Limerick
- Galway
- Kilbeggan
- Kingscourt
9 days of land travel. International travel days are outside this itinerary.
Day-by-day itinerary
This is a proposed itinerary that can be adjusted around your interests. Final dates, visits and arrangements will be agreed before booking.
Day 1Begin in Dublin
Arrive in Dublin and take time to settle in. A nearby walk can introduce the city if your arrival allows, with a relaxed evening before the route begins in earnest.
Planned overnight: Dublin.
Day 2Dublin in context
Explore Dublin through the city and cultural interests that appeal to you. Balance selected visits with independent time so the day has room for more than a landmark checklist.
Planned overnight: Dublin.
Day 3Kilkenny and Waterford
Travel through Kilkenny toward Waterford, giving the smaller towns time on foot. Keep the day selective so there is space to appreciate the streets between the main visits.
Planned overnight: Waterford.
Day 4Toward Killarney through Blarney
Continue toward Killarney with Blarney as a possible stop. Choose the visit around your walking preferences and available time before settling into the next base.
Planned overnight: Killarney.
Day 5The Ring of Kerry
Spend a full day on a selected Ring of Kerry route. Coastal viewpoints, village pauses and walks will depend on conditions, with a flexible stop list if visibility changes.
Planned overnight: Killarney.
Day 6Cliffs of Moher and Limerick
Travel toward Limerick with the Cliffs of Moher as the principal coastal interest. Use suitable viewing areas and adapt the walking plan to the weather before continuing to the base.
Planned overnight: Limerick.
Day 7Galway from the Limerick base
Visit Galway from Limerick, leaving enough time to explore the city rather than only pass through. Combine your chosen interests with an independent pause before the return journey.
Planned overnight: Limerick.
Day 8Kilbeggan and the journey east
Turn east through Kilbeggan toward Kingscourt. A regional stop can provide a break in the journey, while the final evening stays open after the change of base.
Planned overnight: Kingscourt.
Day 9Complete the route in Kingscourt
Complete the route in Kingscourt. Plan the onward connection around the actual departure point, allowing a separate transfer if needed.
Travel arrangements
Accommodation and transport
- The plan allows eight nights and finishes in Kingscourt, with onward transport planned around your departure point.
- Coastal viewpoints and Ring of Kerry stops may change with visibility and weather.
- Walking at Blarney, cliff paths and older town streets will be chosen around suitable access and your pace.
Meals and experiences
Tell us your meal preferences and the visits or optional experiences you would like to prioritize. Your quote will distinguish arranged meals, guiding, admissions and activities from independent time and separately priced choices.
What's Included
Your personalized written quote will set out the selected accommodation, room arrangements, transport, transfers, meals and experiences. The itinerary on this page is a starting point for that discussion; it does not include a confirmed package of paid services.
What's Not Included
- International flights to and from the journey.
- Travel insurance, visas, permits and personal expenses, unless an item is expressly listed in the final quote.
- Optional experiences and any other services that are not listed as included in the written quote.
Questions about this journey
Will the coastal stops change with the weather?
They may. Ring of Kerry and cliff viewpoints are best planned with flexibility for visibility, weather and suitable walking access.
Can I choose dates and request Group or Private travel?
Share a preferred date or a flexible travel period, and tell us whether you prefer Group or Private travel. Your travel specialist will review the options and confirm a workable program before booking.
What happens after I request a quote?
Your inquiry begins a discussion about the itinerary and your preferences. A written proposal will explain the selected services, price and next steps. Sending an inquiry does not reserve travel or confirm a booking.
