County Dublin Trip Overview
Combine serene spiritual locations with wild natural landscapes on this journey to the western edge of Ireland.
On this tour, you discover the best of this famous area.
But that’s not all.
On the way to and from this region, you get to experience two of Ireland’s most spiritual locations. You visit the monastic site of Glendalough concealed within a peaceful valley. And you survey the views from the Rock of Cashel, a ruined cathedral-fortress steeped in stories of St. Patrick.
Join this journey and discover the wild landscapes and sensational legends of South West Ireland.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: County Dublin, Ireland
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting County Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Combine serene spiritual locations with wild natural landscapes on this journey to the western edge of Ireland.
On this tour, you discover the best of this famous area.
But that’s not all.
On the way to and from this region, you get to experience two of Ireland’s most spiritual locations. You visit the monastic site of Glendalough concealed within a peaceful valley. And you survey the views from the Rock of Cashel, a ruined cathedral-fortress steeped in stories of St. Patrick.
Join this journey and discover the wild landscapes and sensational legends of South West Ireland.
Itinerary
Day 1: Dublin – Glendalough – Adare Village – Dingle
Stop At: Glendalough Monastic Settlement, Ireland
Discover a hidden-away abbey in a soul-stirringly beautiful valley.
Here you have time to take a pilgrimage to the lovely lakes, praise the history at a visitor centre, and bask in the serenity of the monastic city ruins.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rock of Dunamase, Seven kilometres east of Portlaoise, Portlaoise Ireland
You travel to the Rock of Dunamase and the ruins of Dunamase Castle that sit in a defensive location surveying the ancient plains of County Laois.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kilcullen, Kilcullen, County Kildare
Continuing our quest to the West, we journey to the traditional market town of Kilcullen for a lunch break.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Adare, Adare, County Limerick
Later, we cross the peat bogs and go to ‘Ireland’s Prettiest Village’, Adare. This quaint spot has a superb collection of thatched cottages and old structures, including the ruins of a 15th-century Franciscan Monastery.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Dingle.
Day 2: Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head (many options available)
Stop At: Dingle Peninsula, Ireland
Today, we’re right in the heartland of the Gaeltacht, the areas within Ireland where the Irish language is the principal tongue of the local people. The culture, history, and heritage of the Dingle Peninsula is fiercely protected and warmly shared with visitors.
Your driver-guide will use their local knowledge to show you the best of the peninsula including highlights such as Conor Pass, Tóchar Maothaithe, the Beehive Huts, Slea Head, and Gallarus Oratory.
Duration: 7 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Dingle.
Day 3: Dingle – Dublin
Stop At: Inch Beach, Inch Ireland
Before leaving the Dingle Peninsula, we make a stop at Inch Beach. This is a wide stretch of sand that faces a beautiful view of our next destination, the Kerry mountains and the Killarney National Park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Torc Waterfall, Kenmare Road, Killarney Ireland
We head via a few lakes and take a short walk to the Torc Waterfall, a 20m high cascade of water that originates high in the mountains.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Killarney, Killarney, County Kerry
There are plenty of choices for lunch in the lively town of Killarney. This thriving town welcomes visitors all year round and should not be missed on any visit to County Kerry.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rock of Cashel, Rock Vista Moor Lane, Cashel Ireland
This afternoon, we slowly make our way across country to Rock of Cashel, a spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone. You have time to explore its Round Tower, High Cross and Gothic Cathedral.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.