Signature: Ireland's Dublin, Killarney & the Cliffs of Moher

Signature: Ireland's Dublin, Killarney & the Cliffs of Moher

• Trip code: 432X010
• Dauer: 9
• Stil: National Geographic Signature

From the literary haunts of Dublin to the wave-beaten cliffs of the Atlantic coast, Ireland is a land where ancient myth and living culture are inseparable. Explore medieval castles, prehistoric stone forts, and traditional Gaeltacht villages — guided by archaeologists and storytellers who reveal the deeper Ireland that most visitors never find.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Hotel (8 nights)

Checklist

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Group Size Notes

Max. 22, Avg. 16

Highlights

Experience the soul of Irish identity through a private cultural introduction and hands-on session with local athletes during a Gaelic Games Immersion, Meet a local archaeologist to discuss a National Geographic-sponsored project preserving Ireland's Ballyvourney Holy Wells, Discover Dublin’s historic streets through the poignant lens and personal stories of a formerly unhoused professional guide

Introduction

From the literary haunts of Dublin to the wave-beaten cliffs of the Atlantic coast, Ireland is a land where ancient myth and living culture are inseparable. Explore medieval castles, prehistoric stone forts, and traditional Gaeltacht villages — guided by archaeologists and storytellers who reveal the deeper Ireland that most visitors never find

Meals Included

8 Frühstück, 5 Mittagessen, 4 Abendessen

Meal Budget

Plane USD165-215 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Keine optionale Aktivitäten

Start / Finish

Dublin nach Ennis

Transport

Private Vehicle, Walking

What's Included

Dein Welcome-Moment: Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, Dublin
Signature Moment: Experience Gaelic Games, Dublin
Dein Foodie-Moment: Ballykeefe Distillery visit, Ballykeefe
Dein Foodie-Moment: Lunch at a Medieval Inn, Kilkenny
Signature Moment: Tour of Ballyvourney with a Local Archeologist, County Cork. Arrival and departure transfers. Visit to Trinity College (Book of Kells), Dublin. Community Tourism Walking Tour, Dublin. Sweny's Pharmacy Visit, Dublin. EPIC Museum Visit with local guide, Dublin. Ballykeefe Distillery visit. Guided Tour of Kilkenny including Kilkenny Castle. Visit St. Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny. Rock of Cashel Visit, Rock of Cashel. Dingle Town Orientation Walk. Dingle Peninsula Scenic Drive, Dingle. Stop in Adare Village. Irish Dance Experience in Ennis. Cliffs of Moher. Visit Poulnabrone Dolmen Ancient Tombs. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Group Leader

National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout

Internationale Flüge

No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour.

However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details.

In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Dublin

Welcome to the Fair City. Your expedition begins in Dublin, a capital where medieval history meets a legendary literary spirit. Later, gather with your National Geographic Expedition Leader, National Geographic Expedition Expert and fellow travellers for a welcome presentation that sets the stage for the heritage and history ahead.Enjoy an engaging presentation that sets the stage for your journey through Ireland's ancient east and rugged west, followed by a welcome dinner at the hotel to toast the start of your Irish odyssey

Day 2 Dublin

The day opens with an experience unlike any other — a private introduction to the passion and pride of Ireland's national sports. Join local athletes for a hands-on session of hurling and Gaelic football, feeling the raw energy and amateur devotion that has defined Irish identity for centuries. Afterwards, stand before the breathtaking illuminated pages of the Book of Kells at Trinity College, where centuries of craftsmanship unfold in vivid detail. After lunch, step into Dublin's layered past on a walking tour led by a formally unhoused guide from a social enterprise, whose personal perspective brings the city's streets to life in unexpected ways. The afternoon concludes with a stop at Sweny’s Pharmacy, immortalised in the pages of James Joyce's Ulysses

Day 3 Dublin/Kilkenny

Begin at the EPIC Museum, a vivid digital tribute to the extraordinary global reach of the Irish diaspora — a story of resilience, creativity, and cultural endurance told across continents. Then leave the city behind as the landscape softens into the rolling countryside en route to Kilkenny, one of Ireland's best-preserved medieval towns. After a local lunch, discover the artisanal craft behind Ireland's most celebrated spirit at the Ballykeefe Distillery, where the intricate origins of whiskey-making are revealed in the warmth of a working still. Check into your hotel as the amber light of evening settles over the ancient stone streets, before gathering for dinner

Day 4 Kilkenny

This morning, Kilkenny reveals its medieval soul on foot. A local guide leads you through the city's historic lanes — including the atmospheric Butter Slip, a narrow medieval passageway worn smooth by centuries of footfall. Step inside the commanding ramparts of the 12th-century Kilkenny Castle, where grand halls and richly decorated ceilings speak to the ambitions of the Butler dynasty. Visit the former stables, now a design centre alive with contemporary Irish craft. After a traditional lunch at a historic inn once owned by the legendary Dame Alice Kyteler — Ireland's first recorded witch — explore the soaring Gothic heights of St. Canice's Cathedral. The evening is yours, whether spent in a candlelit pub or along the quiet riverside paths that wind through the city

Day 5 Kilkenny/Killarney

The Rock of Cashel rises dramatically from the surrounding plain — a cluster of medieval ruins perched atop a limestone hill that has witnessed the sweep of Irish history from the 4th century onward. Explore the ornate Romanesque chapel and weathered high crosses before lunch. The afternoon in the Gaeltacht town of Ballyvourney, meet a local archaeologist whose National Geographic-sponsored work is preserving Ireland's ancient holy wells for future generations. In the fading light, he connects the threads of modern science and ancient spiritual tradition in a way that stays with you long after you've left. The day concludes in Killarney, the storied gateway to the wild kingdom of Kerry

Day 6 Killarney

The rugged Dingle Peninsula unfolds like a painting — a landscape of salt-sprayed cliffs, ancient stone huts, and vast Atlantic skies that stretch beyond the edge of the world. Peer inside the extraordinary clocháns, dry-stone beehive huts clinging to these hillsides for over a thousand years. Walk the wide sands of Inch Beach as the Atlantic breeze rolls in off the water. In Dingle, one of Ireland's last living Gaeltacht towns, the Irish language drifts from doorways and fishing boats bob in the harbour. Browse a local pottery studio before returning to Killarney — where a free evening awaits, perhaps in one of the town's legendary music pubs or along the shimmering lakeshore

Day 7 Killarney/Ennis

Depart Killarney continuing through the beautiful countryside, pausing in the postcard-perfect village of Adare — its thatched cottages and manicured gardens offering a gentler side of the Irish landscape. In the historic market town of Ennis, enjoy a hands-on Irish dance experience with local experts introducing you to three distinct styles — from the precise footwork of céilí to the soaring athleticism of sean-nós. Feel the heartbeat of Irish culture through movement and the kind of shared experience that needs no translation. The evening gathers the group for dinner, reflecting on a day that moved between scenic beauty and tradition

Day 8 Ennis

Stand at the edge of the world. The Cliffs of Moher rise over 700 feet above the churning North Atlantic — a wall of ancient rock that has humbled visitors for centuries. Afterwards, step into the otherworldly silence of Burren National Park, where a limestone landscape unlike anywhere else in Ireland stretches to the horizon. Marvel at the megalithic portal tomb of Poulnabrone Dolmen — a 6,000-year-old monument predating Stonehenge — and attend a presentation on the conservation work that earned this region a National Geographic World Legacy Award. This evening, enjoy a festive farewell dinner, celebrating the legends, landscapes, and connections made throughout this Irish odyssey

Day 9 Ennis

After a final Irish breakfast, take a last look at the rolling green hills of County Clare. A private transfer is provided to Shannon Airport where your expedition concludes. Continue on carrying with you the spirit of the ancient wells, the echoes of traditional music, and the enduring beauty of the wild Atlantic coast

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Dublin

Day 2 Dublin

Day 3 Dublin/Kilkenny

Day 4 Kilkenny

Day 5 Kilkenny/Killarney

Day 6 Killarney

Day 7 Killarney/Ennis

Day 8 Ennis

Day 9 Ennis