How many nights do I need?

We suggest 6–10 nights. Our Ireland packages can be extended or shortened to suit you.

Can I combine Ireland with another destination?

Yes. Many travellers pair it with a neighbouring destination — use the trip builder or mention it in your inquiry.

Cliffs of Moher stretching along the Atlantic under a cloudy sky, County Clare

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Ireland

Q: Do I need a visa?

Requirements depend on your nationality. Please check official government guidance; we can point you to the right resources.

Wild Atlantic coast and lively market towns

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Why go to Ireland

Green headlands, traditional music and literary Dublin — Ireland is best explored slowly along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Most travellers begin in Dublin. Our specialists typically suggest 6–10 nights to see the highlights without rushing — longer if you’d like to combine regions or add beach time.

Best time: May–Sep
Suggested length: 6–10 nights
Packages from: $1,209 pp
Main gateway: Dublin
Time zone: UTC+0
Currency: Euro (EUR)

Ireland at a glance

Republic of Ireland

Capital: Dublin
Region: Northern Europe, Europe
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: English, Irish
Dialling code: +353
ISO codes: IE · IRL · 372
Local time: —Europe/Dublin

Country details are maintained by our travel specialists. Live weather is provided by an external service and updates automatically.

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Best time to visit

Recommended: May–SepPossible, with trade-offs

Key attractions & experiences

Cliffs of Moher

Layered sandstone and shale cliffs rising up to 214 metres above the Atlantic for about 14 km of the Clare coast, part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark.

View over Kerry coastline, islands and mountains from Geokaun Mountain, Valentia Island

Ring of Kerry

Ireland's best-known touring loop: 179 km of lakes, mountain passes, Atlantic beaches and small towns around the Iveragh Peninsula, beginning and ending in Killarney.

Dublin

Ireland's compact, walkable capital straddles the River Liffey, with medieval cathedrals, Georgian squares, free national museums and a famously sociable street life.

Connemara

A wild region of west Galway where mountains, bogland and lakes meet a ragged Atlantic coast, home to Kylemore Abbey and the trails of Connemara National Park near Letterfrack.

Destination guide

Explore 14 places in Ireland

Landmarks, sacred sites, islands, parks and food streets — each with its story, the best time to go and what’s nearby.

14 places in Ireland

Nature

Liscannor, County Clare

Cliffs of Moher

Layered sandstone and shale cliffs rising up to 214 metres above the Atlantic for about 14 km of the Clare coast, part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark.

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Nature

Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry

Ring of Kerry

Ireland's best-known touring loop: 179 km of lakes, mountain passes, Atlantic beaches and small towns around the Iveragh Peninsula, beginning and ending in Killarney.

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City

Dublin, County Dublin

Dublin

Ireland's compact, walkable capital straddles the River Liffey, with medieval cathedrals, Georgian squares, free national museums and a famously sociable street life.

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Nature

West County Galway

Connemara

A wild region of west Galway where mountains, bogland and lakes meet a ragged Atlantic coast, home to Kylemore Abbey and the trails of Connemara National Park near Letterfrack.

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The steep twin-peaked rock of Skellig Michael rising from the Atlantic under a blue sky

Island

Off the Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry

Skellig Michael (Sceilg Mhichil)

A steep Atlantic island about 12 km off Kerry, crowned by a remarkably preserved early medieval monastery of dry-stone cells, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

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Lakes of Killarney with small wooded islands below brown mountains under a cloudy sky

National park

Killarney, County Kerry

Killarney National Park

About 10,000 hectares of lakes, woodland and mountains on the edge of Killarney town, home to Muckross House, Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall and Ireland's native red deer herd.

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Stone-walled cliff path above a turquoise inlet with the Blasket Islands on the horizon

Nature

Corca Dhuibhne, County Kerry

Dingle Peninsula & Slea Head

The Slea Head Drive loops west from Dingle town around the tip of the peninsula, past clochans, Dun Beag fort, Coumeenoole beach, the Blasket Centre and Gallarus Oratory.

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Poulnabrone portal tomb, a flat capstone on upright stones, in a grassy field of limestone and daisies

Nature

North County Clare

The Burren

A grey, terraced limestone landscape in north Clare, rich in wild flowers and ancient monuments such as Poulnabrone portal tomb, and part of a UNESCO Global Geopark.

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The ornate stone Campanile bell tower in Trinity College's Library Square under a blue sky

Museum

College Green, Dublin

Trinity College & the Book of Kells

Walk through Trinity College's cobbled squares to see the Book of Kells, a richly decorated Gospel manuscript about 1,200 years old, and the soaring wooden Long Room of the Old Library.

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Ireland · 9 nights4★ Boutique

Wild Atlantic Way

Cliffs of Moher
Connemara
Ring of Kerry

Includes accommodation · private transfers · daily breakfast · guided sightseeing

Indicative from

$1,908 pp

City breakFamily

Ireland · 5 nights4★ Hotel

Dublin & the Garden of Ireland

Trinity College
Glendalough
Kilkenny

Includes accommodation · private transfers · daily breakfast · guided sightseeing

Indicative from

$1,209 pp

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Sample itinerary

Wild Atlantic Way

10 days · 4★ boutique · indicative from $1,908 pp. Every day can be adjusted.

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Day 1
Arrive in Dublin
You’re met on arrival and taken by private transfer to your boutique. The rest of the day is free to settle in — your travel specialist will have left a welcome pack with local tips.
Day 2
Cliffs of Moher
Sheer sea cliffs rising over the Atlantic in County Clare. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 3
Ring of Kerry
A scenic loop of lakes, mountains and coastal villages. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 4
Dublin
Trinity College, Georgian squares and literary pubs. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 5
Day at leisure
A free day to explore at your own pace. Suggested: coastal walks, golf, distillery tours. Optional excursions can be pre-booked as add-ons.
Day 6
Cliffs of Moher
Sheer sea cliffs rising over the Atlantic in County Clare. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.

Food, culture & things to do

Food

Seafood chowder, soda bread, artisan cheeses

Culture

Trad music sessions and Gaelic games

Shopping

Aran knitwear and Irish whiskey

Activities

Coastal walks, golf, distillery tours

Practical information

Language: English, Irish
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zone: UTC+0
Gateway: Dublin
Best for: Hiking, History, Food & drink, Photography

Entry requirements depend on your nationality. Please check official government guidance before you travel — your specialist can point you to the right resources.