Day 1: Dublin - Killarney

Pass the River Liffey on the way to Cashel, explore the amazing Michelstown Caves, then we head through the Golden Vale to Blarney in the rebel county of Cork.

Day 2: Killarney - Ennis

Hold onto your hats because today we'll visit the awesome Cliffs of Moher. After crossing the mighty Shannon river we'll spend the morning at these towering giants with the Atlantic ocean crashing below us. Hike for a while or just sit and take in the views across Galway Bay, the Aran Islands and Connemara - stunning! After lunch we'll explore the weird and magical world of the Burren - Ireland's lunar landscape and home to ancient tombs, fairies and leprechauns! Our stop for the night is Galway - Ireland's cultural capital and festival city.

Day 3: Ennis - Galway

Hold onto your hats because today we'll visit the awesome Cliffs of Moher. After lunch we'll explore the weird and magical world of the Burren - Ireland's lunar landscape and home to ancient tombs, fairies and leprechauns! Our stop for the night is Galway - Ireland's cultural capital and festival city.

Day 4: Galway - Inis Mór (Aran Islands)

We spend a whole day and night on Inis Mor - the largest of the Aran Islands and made famous by Father Ted. Inis Mor (only 9 miles long by 2 miles wide or 10 by 3 depending on who you talk to!) has over 3000 miles of stone walls! The locals here are fluent Gaelic speakers and you'll be free to explore the island at your leisure. You can hike around the island or even better fun - explore the island by bike or even tandem! You can't miss the awe-inspiring fortress of Dun Aengus - a 3000 year old ring fort perched on the edge of a 300 foot cliff. After an Atlantic sunset, spend the night chatting with islanders in the local pubs or sitting on a stone wall gazing at the stars - unforgettable.

Day 5: Inis Mór - Derry

Today we make our way through Connemara and into the spectacular Doolough Valley with a lake as dark as its history. We head along the surfy coast of Co. Sligo as we make for the far reaches of Co. Donegal. Along the way we'll see Knock na Ri - a lonely mount where an ancient Celtic queen lies entombed. For the romantics we'll pay a visit to W.B Yeats' grave under the shadow of Ben Bulben. Then its time to head over the border where you heard stories of a troubled past. We spend the night on a farm overlooking Europe's highest sea cliffs - Slieve League.

Day 6: Derry - Belfast

We travel along the stunning Antrim coastline to get to Dunluce Castle, The Giant's Causeway and Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge. Then it's across the border to Derry city for a walk along the Bloody Sunday trail to learn of a troubled past and to see the political murals. (winter months).

Day 7: Beflast - Dublin

This morning you'll take a Black Cab tour of Belfast city. You'll visit the Loyalist and Republican heartlands of the city where you'll learn about the Troubles and sign the Peace Wall. See the political murals and explore the underbelly of the city in your taxi with a real Belfast local at the wheel. Leaving the politics behind we'll take you for lunch along the magnificent Cooley peninsula - land of a legendary war and lost heroes. Where better to have a last lunch than in Carlingford, a village that specialises in Guinness and oysters! En route back to Dublin we'll stop off to see a ruined monastery with High Celtic Crosses and finish off at the site of the Battle of the Boyne.

Day 1: Dublin - Killarney

Pass the River Liffey on the way to Cashel, explore the amazing Mitchelstown Caves, then we head through the Golden Vale to Blarney in the rebel county of Cork.

Day 2: Killarney - Ennis

Today it's all about breathtaking scenery and adventure. Spend the day exploring the dramatic Dingle Peninsula and we take you to the edge of the ancient world - and beyond! Then it's time to take the ferry over the mighty Shannon to Co Clare.

Day 3: Ennis - Galway

Hold onto your hats because today we'll visit the awesome Cliffs of Moher. After lunch we'll explore the weird and magical world of the Burren - Ireland's lunar landscape and home to ancient tombs, fairies and leprechauns! Our stop for the night is Galway - Ireland's cultural capital and festival city.

Day 4: Connemara Day (October-March)

Enjoy the spectacular scenery of Connemara, from sandy beaches to rugged mountains. Visit the capital of Connemara - Clifden and spot the Connemara ponies. Have a pint at Matt Molloy's pub in Westport before experiencing our own Holy Mountain Croagh Patrick. Hear how the Doolough Valley has a lake as dark as its history. Then it's back to Galway for more shenanigans. Overnight Galway.

Day 4: Inis Mór Day (April-September)

We spend a whole day on Inis Mór - the largest of the Aran Islands and made famous by Father Ted! Inis Mór (only 9 miles long by 2 miles wide or 10 by 3 depending on who you talk to!) has over 3000 miles of stone walls! The locals here are fluent Gaelic speakers and you'll be free to explore the island at your leisure. You can hike around the island or even better fun - explore the island by bike! You can't miss the awe-inspiring fortress of Dun Aonghasa - a 3000 year old ring fort perched on the edge of a 300 foot cliff. After a breath taking day it's time to head back to the main land for a pint of Guinness and a fun filled night. Overnight Galway

Day 5: Galway - Dublin

Spend a free morning exploring the City of the Tribes with its fascinating history. Take a stroll down by the River Corrib or check out the Spanish Arch. So much to do before you head back to the Fair City of Dublin where our journey ends.

Day 1: Dublin - Galway

Walk in the footsteps of ancient Kings at The Hill of Tara before immersing yourself in Ireland's historic past at the impressive Trim Castle - a twelfth century Anglo Norman fortress which some would say was where the Troubles all began .... back then. Now it's time to cleanse your soul at Clonmacnoise, an ancient monastic city on the shores of the Shannon before we hit the City of the Tribes - Galway.

Day 2: Inis Mór Day

We spend a whole day on Inis Mór - the largest of the Aran Islands and made famous by Father Ted! Inis Mór (only 9 miles long by 2 miles wide or 10 by 3 depending on who you talk to!) has over 3000 miles of stone walls! The locals here are fluent Gaelic speakers and you'll be free to explore the island at your leisure. You can hike around the island or even better fun - explore the island by bike! You can't miss the awe-inspiring fortress of Dun Aonghasa - a 3000 year old ring fort perched on the edge of a 300 foot cliff. After a breath taking day it's time to head back to the main land for a pint of Guinness and a fun filled night.

Day 3: Galway - Derry

Today we make our way through the wild, rugged and rural Connemara. Then along the surfy coast of Co. Sligo to the resting place of world famous poet W.B. Yeats. The medieval city of Derry will test your emotions as you are brought face to face with its troubled past on a walk through both past and present.

Day 4: Derry - Belfast

Enjoy the spectacular scenery of Connemara, from sandy beaches to rugged mountains. Visit the capital of Connemara - Clifden and spot the Connemara ponies. Have a pint at Matt Molloy's pub in Westport before experiencing our own Holy Mountain Croagh Patrick. Hear how the Doolough Valley has a lake as dark as its history. Then it's back to Galway for more shenanigans. Overnight Galway.

Day 5: Beflast - Dublin

This morning you can take a Black Cab tour of Belfast city. On the Black Cab tour you'll visit the Loyalist and Republican heartlands of the city where you'll learn about the Troubles and sign the Peace Wall. See the political murals and explore the underbelly of the city in your taxi with a real Belfast local at the wheel. Or just spend the morning wandering around Belfast either way you'll enjoy what you see. Leaving the politics behind we head back towards to Dublin. En route we'll stop off to see a ruined monastery with High Celtic Crosses and finish off by passing the site of the Battle of the Boyne.

Day 1: Dublin - Killarney

Leaving Dublin City passing the river Liffey. Travel through the Curragh Ireland's famous racecourse. Pass through Co. Kildare, home of the Irish national stud (farm!). Wonder at the dramatic spectacle of the Rock of Cashel, a church fortress overlooking the fertile plains of Munster. Be inspired by the tower of Babel formation in the Mitchelstown Caves. Pass through the peoples Republic of Cork. Blarney Castle - explore this magical castle and get the gift of the gab. Our overnight stop is the bustling town of Killarney, surrounded by Killarney National Park and the famous lakes.

Day 2: Killarney - Ennis

This morning we head to the charming and colourful fishing town of Dingle - Spot the dolphin 'Fungi' from the shore. Take in the spectacular views along the Dingle peninsular, a magical place of unique beauty, beaches, stonewalls and Irish speakers! Spot the Sleeping Giant and the Three Sisters as you walk on the edge of the ancient world! Heading north on our ferry crossing of the mighty River Shannon keep your eyes peeled for dolphins. We spend the night in the capital of Co. Clare Ennis.

Day 3: Ennis - Dublin

Today we explore the 'Burren' Plateau, a barren limestone landscape before enjoying the dramatic views at the Cliffs of Moher- the most famous cliffs in Europe. Then we head on to the Culture Capital of Ireland - Galway. Hear tales of the Tribes of Galway before heading back to the Fair city of Dublin!

* Tour occasionally runs in reverse.