7 days · Ireland, Northern Ireland
Irish Explorer
From AED 5,491per person, twin share
Explore the majestic sights of Ireland & Northern Ireland on an unforgettable 7-day tour filled with music, monuments and mystical locations!
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Dublin
- Countries
- Ireland and Northern Ireland
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A fast coach tour with a new hotel most nights and guided walking tours of up to three hours; one free day in Killarney breaks up the pace
- Accommodation
- 6 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels in Dublin, Derry, Galway and Killarney (two nights)
- 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 April to October: mild spring, warm summer and a mild autumn, though rain is possible in Ireland in any month
Tour overview
Explore the enchanting “Emerald Isle” on this 7-day Irish Explorer tour! Natural scenery, historic cities, friendly locals and hidden gems await. Experience the buzz of Dublin, Belfast and Galway. Visit the legendary Giant’s Causeway and marvel at the Cliffs of Moher. Ireland tours are what dreams are made of!
Highlights
- See Dublin on a walking and driving tour!
- Welcome dinner in Dublin
- Driving tour of Belfast
- Explore the Giant's Causeway
- Free time to enjoy Galway
- See the iconic Cliffs of Moher
- Visit Limerick; see the treaty Stone & King John's Castle
- Stop off in "Ireland's prettiest village", Adare
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- Included visit to Blarney Castle; kiss the Blarney Stone
- Orientation tour through Kilkenny
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Dublin
1 night · Day 1
Louis Fitzgerald Hotel
Belfast
Day 2 · on the way
Giant's Causeway
Day 2 · on the way
Derry
1 night · Day 2
Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG
Sligo
Day 3 · on the way
Galway
1 night · Day 3
Imperial Hotel
Cliffs of Moher
Day 4 · on the way
Killarney
2 nights · Days 4–5
The Parkavon Hotel Killarney
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Blarney Castle
Day 6 · on the way
Kilkenny
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
You meet your tour leader and the rest of the group at the hotel, ahead of an orientation tour of Dublin, Ireland’s capital. The afternoon is free, or you can book ahead to join the Discover Dublin excursion for a closer look at Irish culture and key sights. The day ends with a welcome dinner with the group.
Included
- Orientation tour of Dublin, including St Patrick’s Cathedral, the GPO and the River Liffey bridges
- Welcome dinner with the group
Optional extras
- Discover Dublin · AED 405 per person
- Overnight
- Dublin
- Hotel
- Louis Fitzgerald Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Dublin – Belfast – Giant's Causeway – Derry
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
The day heads into Northern Ireland, taking in the history of the Rising, the Civil War, the Fight for Independence and the Troubles. There is a stop in Belfast, the capital city, for a driving and walking tour, before the route follows the Causeway coastal road to Giant’s Causeway. The last stop of the day is the riverside city of Derry.
Included
- Driving tour of Belfast
- Walk among the basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway
Optional extras
- Titanic Belfast Experience · AED 145 per person
- Travel
- Dublin → Belfast → the Giant’s Causeway → Derry by coach
- Overnight
- Derry
- Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 3
Derry – Sligo – Galway
Meals included: BreakfastThe route to Galway joins the Wild Atlantic Way, said to be the world’s longest drive along the coast, with a comfort stop in Sligo along the way. Galway is reached in the afternoon, an arty, bohemian city where you have free time to explore. In the evening, the optional Tales of Galway excursion offers an evening of Irish folklore with live music in a historic pub.
Included
- Free time in Galway
Optional extras
- Tales of Galway · AED 150 per person
- Travel
- Derry → Sligo → Galway by coach
- Overnight
- Galway
- Hotel
- Imperial Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4
Galway – Cliffs of Moher – Killarney
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
The day’s first stop is the Cliffs of Moher, which rise over 200 metres above the sea. From there, the route continues to Bunratty Castle, where an optional excursion includes a self-guided tour. There is a photo stop in Limerick, and a walk through Adare, a village often described as Ireland’s prettiest, before the day ends in Killarney for the night.
Included
- Views of the Cliffs of Moher
- Stop in Limerick to see the Treaty Stone and King John’s Castle
- Photo stop in Adare, known for its thatched cottages
Optional extras
- Bunratty Castle with Lunch · AED 195 per person
- Travel
- Galway → the Cliffs of Moher → Limerick → Adare → Killarney by coach
- Overnight
- Killarney
- Hotel
- The Parkavon Hotel Killarney
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Killarney: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThe Kerry region offers a free day, with the option to join the Ring of Kerry Day Trip. The route takes in stops such as Kerry Bog Village and the Beenarouke viewpoint, along with a jaunting, or carriage, ride through Killarney National Park.
Included
- Free day in Killarney to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Ring of Kerry Day Trip · AED 255 per person
- Overnight
- Killarney
- Hotel
- The Parkavon Hotel Killarney
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6
Killarney – Blarney Castle – Kilkenny – Dublin
Meals included: Breakfast
The journey back to Dublin includes a stop at Blarney Castle, where you can kiss the Blarney Stone for the traditional ‘gift of the gab’. The medieval town of Kilkenny comes next, with an orientation tour taking in its old centre, called the Medieval Mile. On the last night, you can join the optional evening of Irish music in Dublin.
Included
- Visit to Blarney Castle, home of the Blarney Stone
- Orientation tour of Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile
Optional extras
- Irish Music Evening · AED 295 per person
- Travel
- Killarney → Blarney Castle → Kilkenny → Dublin by coach
- Overnight
- Dublin
- Hotel
- Louis Fitzgerald Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 7
End of tour in Dublin
Meals included: BreakfastAfter breakfast, the tour comes to an end and it is time to say goodbye. It is worth exchanging contact details with your fellow travellers before heading off, taking with you memories of the sights, culture, scenery and history from this part of Ireland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
16 dates
FromSun 11 Apr 2027ToSat 17 Apr 2027
Available
AED 6,005
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
FromSun 9 May 2027ToSat 15 May 2027
Available
AED 6,593
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
FromSun 23 May 2027ToSat 29 May 2027
Sold out
AED 5,491
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
Full
FromSun 6 Jun 2027ToSat 12 Jun 2027
Available
AED 6,262
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
FromSun 20 Jun 2027ToSat 26 Jun 2027
Sold out
AED 5,491
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
Full
FromSun 4 Jul 2027ToSat 10 Jul 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 5,491
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
FromSun 18 Jul 2027ToSat 24 Jul 2027
Sold out
AED 5,491
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
Full
FromSun 1 Aug 2027ToSat 7 Aug 2027
Available
AED 5,491
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
FromSun 15 Aug 2027ToSat 21 Aug 2027
Sold out
AED 5,491
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
Full
FromSun 22 Aug 2027ToSat 28 Aug 2027
Available
AED 5,491
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
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FromSun 29 Aug 2027ToSat 4 Sept 2027
Sold out
AED 5,491
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
Full
FromSun 5 Sept 2027ToSat 11 Sept 2027
Available
AED 5,491
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
FromSun 12 Sept 2027ToSat 18 Sept 2027
Sold out
AED 5,491
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
Full
FromSun 19 Sept 2027ToSat 25 Sept 2027
Available
AED 5,711
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
FromSun 26 Sept 2027ToSat 2 Oct 2027
Sold out
AED 5,491
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
Full
FromSun 10 Oct 2027ToSat 16 Oct 2027
Available
AED 5,711
Single room supplement +AED 3,434 single
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.
Discover Dublin
A day with your tour leader taking in Dublin’s top sights: a traditional pub lunch, the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum, and the Guinness Storehouse, finishing with a pint at the rooftop Gravity Bar. €95. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 405 per person
Titanic Belfast Experience
Interactive galleries on the Titanic’s construction, maiden voyage and sinking, with full-scale reconstructions and special effects, in the city where she was built. €34, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 145 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
Bunratty Castle with Lunch
A self-guided tour of Bunratty Castle, a 15th-century tower house in County Clare, with lunch at the castle cafe, followed by a walk through Bunratty Folk Park’s reconstructed Irish village. €45, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 195 per person
Ring of Kerry Day Trip
A scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry with stops at Ladies View, Caherdaniel and Moll’s Gap, a visit to the Kerry Bog Village Museum, and a jaunting ride through Killarney National Park. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 255 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
This tour visits both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom; neither is in the Schengen area, and each has its own entry rules.
Ireland has its own visa, separate from the UK’s. Whether you need one depends on your passport, and our visa team checks and applies on your behalf.
For the Northern Ireland leg, UAE passport holders use the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), applied for online before you travel; most other nationalities living in the UAE need a UK Standard Visitor visa, applied for in Dubai. Because the tour crosses between the Republic and Northern Ireland, you need entry permission for both: our visa team handles both applications 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 welcome dinner in Dublin instead; dinner is included on three evenings in total. Lunch is on you, which leaves room to try a pub along the way.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
You will use two currencies on this tour: the euro in the Republic of Ireland, and the pound sterling once you cross into Northern Ireland on day 2. Cards are widely accepted in both.
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 April to October, when Ireland is at its greenest, but rain is possible in any month: pack a proper rain jacket alongside layers for cooler mornings and evenings. Comfortable, broken-in shoes help on the orientation walks in Dublin, Belfast and Kilkenny.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
Check the visa for each country on the route. 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 Irish Explorer?
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
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Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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