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The Highlights of Southern Ireland - 6 Day Premium Group Tour
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Six days covering the south and west of Ireland with Chieftain Tours - a company that has been bringing people through this country for over 50 years. That kind of experience matters when you’re handing over a full week of your trip.
You start in Dublin and head south through Wexford and Waterford, then swing west through Cork, Killarney, and along the Wild Atlantic coast before finishing at the Cliffs of Moher. The route hits the places that genuinely deserve their reputation: the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross, the craft hall at Waterford Crystal, a whiskey at Jameson, the Blarney Stone, Killarney’s lakes and waterfalls, and the Ring of Kerry’s coastal road. These aren’t rushed stop-and-snap visits - the itinerary gives you real time at each one.
Throughout, you travel on a luxury touring coach with on-board WiFi, stay in 4-star hotels, and have qualified, accredited guides with you at every stop. Everything below is covered in the price - flights to Ireland are not included:
Your meeting point is Bus Park Zone 16 at Dublin Airport. It’s close to all the airport hotels, and most of them run frequent free shuttle transfers to this zone.
The tour runs in English and suits all fitness levels. Groups are capped at 35 people. Public transport options are available near the meeting point.
Waterford Crystal is worth giving real time to. The guided factory tour shows you the full process from raw molten glass to finished piece, and the craftsmanship is impressive up close. If you’re thinking about buying something in the shop, watching it being made first gives you a much better sense of what to look for than any display case would.
The Ring of Kerry is best appreciated without rushing. Coaches travel the ring in a specific direction to avoid passing each other on the narrow coastal roads, so your driver and guide know exactly when to stop and where the best views open up. Keep your camera accessible - the light on the western peninsulas changes quickly, and the moments you want often come and go fast.
Blarney Castle has more to it than the stone itself. Most visitors head straight up, kiss the stone, and leave - but the castle grounds include a Fern Garden, a Poison Garden (genuinely poisonous plants, all labelled), and some good woodland walks. If you have time before the coach moves on, a wander through the grounds is worth it.
The Cliffs of Moher tend to be clearer in the morning. Afternoon cloud rolls in off the Atlantic fairly reliably, and morning visits often catch better light and visibility down the cliff face toward the sea stacks. Your guide will know the conditions on the day and set realistic expectations - Irish weather does what it wants, but even a misty cliffs visit has its own character.
Pack for all four seasons regardless of when you’re travelling. Southern Ireland can hand you sunshine, Atlantic rain, and sharp coastal wind in the same afternoon. Layers are the only sensible approach, and a genuinely waterproof jacket is non-negotiable. Waterproof trousers are optional; most people manage fine without them.