7 days · Ireland
Ireland in Low Season
From AED 4,389per person, twin share
Discover Ireland's beauty in the peaceful low season! Enjoy fewer crowds and explore Dublin, Galway, Cliffs of Moher & more.
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Dublin
- Country
- Ireland
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A fast coach tour with a new hotel most nights and guided orientation walks in several towns; one free day in Killarney breaks up the pace
- Accommodation
- 6 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels in Dublin, Waterford, Killarney (two nights) and Galway
- Meals
- 6 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 51
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs in low season, March, October and November: cooler, often wet weather and fewer crowds at the main sights
Tour overview
Visit the Emerald Isle in low season on this slower-paced tour of Ireland. Enjoy the crisp air as well as fewer crowds at must-see attractions! Discover vibrant cities like Dublin, Galway, Cork and Waterford. Marvel at the Cliffs of Moher and experience the magnificent natural beauty Ireland is famous for!
Highlights
- Discover Dublin, Ireland’s capital, on a driving tour
- Visit the must-see St Patrick’s Cathedral
- Capture Kilkenny’s culture on an orientation tour
- Visit the seaport of Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city
- Venture inside The House of Waterford Crystal
- Let Cork, Ireland’s second-largest city, captivate you
- Embrace the heritage in the picturesque village of Adare
- Visit Limerick; see the treaty Stone & King John's Castle
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- Take a photo at the iconic Cliffs of Moher
- Get acquainted with the harbour city of Galway
- Visit Ireland's oldest pub in Athlone
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Dublin
1 night · Day 1
Louis Fitzgerald Hotel
Kilkenny
Day 2 · on the way
Waterford
1 night · Day 2
Dooley's Hotel
Cork
Day 3 · on the way
Blarney Castle
Day 3 · on the way
Killarney
2 nights · Days 3–4
Dromhall Hotel
Adare
Day 5 · on the way
Limerick
Day 5 · on the way
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Cliffs of Moher
Day 5 · on the way
Galway
1 night · Day 5
Imperial Hotel
Connemara
Day 6 · on the way
Athlone
Day 6 · on the way
Dublin
1 night · Day 6
Louis Fitzgerald Hotel
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Dublin
Meals included: Dinner
Dublin is the starting point, where you meet your tour leader at the hotel ahead of a driving tour taking in many of the city’s highlights, including a visit to St Patrick’s Cathedral. There is free time afterwards to explore at your own pace, or you can join the optional excursion for a taste of Ireland. In the evening, the hotel serves a three-course dinner.
Included
- Driving tour of Dublin, including Christ Church Cathedral, The Spire and Trinity College
- Visit to St Patrick’s Cathedral
Optional extras
- Dublin: Taste & Tipple · AED 265 per person
- Overnight
- Dublin
- Hotel
- Louis Fitzgerald Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Dublin – Kilkenny – Waterford
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
After breakfast, the day continues to Kilkenny for an orientation tour taking in this medieval city on the River Nore. There is free time afterwards, or you can join the optional excursion for a closer look at Kilkenny. From there, the route continues to Waterford for an orientation tour and a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal, followed by dinner at the hotel.
Included
- Orientation tour of Kilkenny
- Orientation tour of Waterford, including a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal
Optional extras
- Discover Kilkenny · AED 280 per person
- Travel
- Dublin → Kilkenny → Waterford by coach
- Overnight
- Waterford
- Hotel
- Dooley's Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 3
Waterford – Cork – Blarney Castle – Killarney
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThe destination today is Killarney, by way of Cork first. The city is explored during an orientation tour, and afterwards there is free time, or you can join the optional excursion to Blarney castle to kiss the stone for the gift of the gab. On arrival in Killarney, the evening includes checking into the hotel and a hearty dinner.
Included
- Orientation tour of Cork, including the English Market
Optional extras
- Blarney Castle · AED 110 per person
- Travel
- Waterford → Cork → Killarney by coach
- Overnight
- Killarney
- Hotel
- Dromhall Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 4
Killarney: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
Killarney offers a free day, with a full-day optional excursion available for a scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry. The excursion includes a jaunting ride through the landscapes of Killarney National Park, with some of Ireland’s history along the way, a wander around the seaside at Waterville, time to shop for souvenirs in Sneem, and photo stops along the route.
Included
- Free day in Killarney to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Ring of Kerry Winter Day Trip · AED 195 per person
- Overnight
- Killarney
- Hotel
- Dromhall Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 5
Killarney – Adare – Limerick – Cliffs of Moher – Galway
Meals included: Breakfast
The tour continues to Galway today, with a stop along the way in Adare, a village known for its thatched-roof cottages. Limerick follows for an orientation tour, then on to the Cliffs of Moher. In Galway, a centuries-old harbour town, there is an orientation tour followed by free time, or you can join the optional Tales of Galway excursion.
Included
- Photo stop in Adare, known for its thatched cottages
- Stop in Limerick to see the Treaty Stone and King John’s Castle
- Views of the Cliffs of Moher
- Orientation tour of Galway, including the Spanish Arch and Quay Street
Optional extras
- Tales of Galway · AED 150 per person
- Travel
- Killarney → Adare → Limerick → the Cliffs of Moher → Galway by coach
- Overnight
- Galway
- Hotel
- Imperial Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6
Galway – Connemara – Athlone – Dublin
Meals included: Breakfast
The morning offers the option to visit one of the sites along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, with an optional excursion to Kylemore Abbey, where calm surroundings meet a dramatic landscape. The route continues to Athlone, a medieval town and home to Ireland’s oldest pub, before heading on to Dublin. An optional excursion tonight marks the final evening with Irish music, food and dance.
Included
- Visit to Athlone, including Athlone Castle and Ireland’s oldest pub
Optional extras
- Connemara Escape · AED 170 per person
- Irish Music Evening · AED 295 per person
- Travel
- Galway → Connemara → Athlone → Dublin by coach
- Overnight
- Dublin
- Hotel
- Louis Fitzgerald Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 7
End of tour in Dublin
Meals included: BreakfastThis morning, after breakfast, a week of sights and experiences across Ireland draws to a close, rounding off a memorable trip and, perhaps, the start of further travels down the road.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
FromSun 7 Mar 2027ToSat 13 Mar 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 4,389
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
FromSun 21 Mar 2027ToSat 27 Mar 2027
Available
AED 5,160
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
FromSun 17 Oct 2027ToSat 23 Oct 2027
Available
AED 4,830
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
FromSun 24 Oct 2027ToSat 30 Oct 2027
Sold out
AED 4,389
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
Full
FromSun 31 Oct 2027ToSat 6 Nov 2027
Available
AED 4,536
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
FromSun 7 Nov 2027ToSat 13 Nov 2027
Sold out
AED 4,389
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
Full
What’s included
Included
- 6 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 6 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Fully-guided tour
Not included
- Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
- Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Dublin: Taste & Tipple
A pub lunch in Dublin followed by a visit to the Irish Whiskey Museum, including a tasting and a branded glass to take home. €62. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 265 per person
Discover Kilkenny
A pub lunch in Kilkenny, a tour and tasting at the Smithwick’s brewery, and a visit to St Canice’s Cathedral, including the climb up its round tower for views over the city. €65. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 280 per person
Blarney Castle
A self-guided tour of Blarney Castle and its grounds, with the chance to kiss the Blarney Stone. €25, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 110 per person
Ring of Kerry Winter Day Trip
A scenic drive from Killarney to Ross Castle and along Lough Leane, a stop at the Kerry Bog Village, free time in Waterville, and a drive along the County Kerry coastline. €45, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 195 per person
Tales of Galway
An evening of storytelling and live Irish music in a historic Galway pub, with a pint of Guinness or an alternative drink included. €35, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 150 per person
Connemara Escape
A self-guided tour of Kylemore Abbey, a 19th-century monastery and mansion, with a cream tea at the Kylemore Kitchen cafe and photo stops in Connemara National Park. €40, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 170 per person
Irish Music Evening
A traditional Irish dinner at a Dublin pub, with live music and dancing, plus return transport to your hotel. €69, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 295 per person
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
Every stop on this tour is in the Republic of Ireland, which is outside both the Schengen area and the United Kingdom, with its own visa rules.
Whether you need a visa for Ireland depends on your passport. Our visa team checks your passport against Irish entry rules and applies on your behalf when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to and from Dublin aren’t included. Day 1 begins at 10:00 at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel in Dublin, where you check in at reception and mention you are on a group tour; your tour leader’s contact details reach you about a week beforehand.
The tour ends at the same hotel at 10:00 on day 7.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Breakfast is included every day except day 1, which opens with a three-course dinner in Dublin instead; dinner is included on three evenings in total. Lunch is on you.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
Ireland uses the euro throughout this tour. Cards are widely accepted, so you need little cash day to day.
Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
This tour runs in the low season, March, October and November, when days are shorter and rain is more likely: pack a warm, waterproof coat, layers and comfortable, broken-in shoes for the orientation walks in Dublin, Kilkenny, Cork and Galway.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked. For Ireland, ask them what your passport needs.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Dublin and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book online in a few minutes. Your seats are held as soon as you book, and you pay once we have confirmed them.
- Choose your date, travellers and roomsPrices are per person, and the total updates as you choose.
- Name each traveller as in their passportYour seats are held and your booking reference is emailed straight away.
- Pay by secure link once confirmedOur Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails your payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 58 582 4488.
Questions about this tour
What will my days actually look like?
Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
Who will I be travelling with?
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
What are the hotels like?
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
How do Optional Experiences work?
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
What support do I have while I'm on tour?
Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.
How do I book Ireland in Low Season?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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