A journey through millennia

15 days Ireland discovery trip


Dublin - Kilkenny & the south-east coast - Cork - West Cork - Kerry & surroundings - Galway - Mayo, Sligo & surroundings - Boyne Valley

Your journey at a glance

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Ireland and discover the Emerald Isle through the millennia. Marvel at the monumental, 5,200-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site Newgrange and the other archaic wonders of the Boyne Valley. Stroll through medieval Kilkenny with its castle and the fascinating Tudor-style Rothe House. Follow in the footsteps of the life, culture and everyday life of the upper classes of the 19th century in Bantry House and finally land in the lively present of Dublin's pubs and street art in Grafton Street. This journey through the centuries is crowned by the marvellous scene of rolling green hills and spectacular coastal landscapes. In short: take your time and get to know Ireland from its most beautiful and exciting side.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Ireland and discover the Emerald Isle through the millennia. Marvel at the monumental, 5,200-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site Newgrange and the other archaic wonders of the Boyne Valley. Stroll through medieval Kilkenny with its castle and the fascinating Tudor-style Rothe House. Follow in the footsteps of the life, culture and everyday life of the upper classes of the 19th century in Bantry House and finally land in the lively present of Dublin's pubs and street art in Grafton Street. This journey through the centuries is crowned by the marvellous scene of rolling green hills and spectacular coastal landscapes. In short: take your time and get to know Ireland from its most beautiful and exciting side.
  • Your tour includes the following stops
  • Dublin (2 nights)
  • Kilkenny & South East Coast
  • (2 nights)
  • Cork (1 night)
  • West Cork (2 nights)
  • Kerry & surrounding area (2 nights)
  • Galway (2 nights)
  • Mayo, Sligo & Surroundings
  • (2 nights)
  • Boyne Valley & East (1 night)
  • Further highlights
  • Glendalough Valley
  • Jerpoint Abbey
  • Viking Triangle in Waterford
  • Rock of Cashel
  • Stone Circle of Drombeg
  • Clonmacnoice Abbey Ruins
  • Straide Abbey
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site Newgrange

Geotoura - Hotel concept

When we include a hotel in our programme, it is not only a high standard of quality that is important to us. We prefer typical local accommodation, often boutique hotels with a special ambience. They emphasise the character of an individual trip: Panoramic views, particularly lovely furnishings, location in historic centres, no mass tourism and, of course, exceptionally friendly hosts – these are important criteria for us.

We categorise our accommodation in the British Isles into four separate Geotoura categories. Of course, you have the choice and can also combine the categories on one trip.

Boutique Hotels - Four categories

Encantador (‘Charming’): Privately run bed & breakfast guesthouses with a small number of cosy rooms and a lovingly prepared breakfast.

Especial (‘Special’): Enjoy stylish interiors and comfort in the mostly family-run boutique hotels with historic charm. Stay in the city centre or in beautiful natural surroundings.

Extraordinario (‘Extraordinary’): Centuries-old buildings, such as historic manor houses or castles, sometimes also modern design hotels with special architecture. Usually equipped with a restaurant, bar or spa area.

Luna de Miel (‘honeymoon’): For your honeymoon – or if you want to treat yourself to something out of the ordinary …

 

Character of this travel idea

On this 15-day round trip, you will immerse yourself in living history from the Stone Age to the present day. Start in the hustle and bustle of the city of Dublin before setting off to discover legendary castles, prehistoric monuments and ancient legends in tranquil villages and magically beautiful landscapes.

Experience culture

Dublin is not just a haven of quaint pubs and modern art. It is also an architectural treasure trove. Be impressed by the imposing walls of Dublin Castle and St Patrick’s Cathedral or feel almost like you’re at Hogwarts at Trinity College. Goosebumps will run down your spine in Kilmainham Gaol as you walk through the building made of solid stone and cold steel. But Dublin is also a place of bizarre stories and fascinating encounters – for example with “Tom and Jerry” in Christ Church, the Book of Kells in Trinity College Library and with literary greats such as Abraham Stoker, George Bernhard Shaw and William Yeats.

You will also come across touching stories during your 15-day tour in the green hills of Kerry. Immerse yourself in darker times with a visit to the Slea Head Famine Cottages. Better times can be seen at Muckross Traditional Farms, where the farm life of yesteryear still lives and breathes today. The stately splendour of the 19th century can be found right next door in the Victorian Muckross House and its magnificent gardens.

The picturesque landscape of the Boyne Valley takes you far back in history. Not only the majestic Newgrange bears witness to the life and knowledge of the early settlers. The burial sites of Knowth and Dowth and Lough Crew Cairns also provide an impressive insight into Ireland’s early history.

Experience nature

Ireland is the epitome of picturesque natural landscapes. Take off your shoes and dream yourself into another world while watching a colourful sunset on the beach of Galway Bay – a world whose beauty is sung about in many an Irish folk song.

In north-west Mayo, your 15-day tour through Ireland takes you to the rugged beauty of the mountains and moors in Wild Nephin National Park. Stop for a moment in this moving landscape, close your eyes and breathe in the peace that lies over this unspoilt landscape.

You will feel a tingling sensation in your stomach when you stand on the edge of the famous Cliffs of Moher, which are more than 300 million years old. It’s almost as if you’ve shrunk in the face of the 200 metre high cliffs, at the foot of which the force of the ocean roars. So it’s no wonder that you’ll meet Harry Potter out here again, as the key scene of one of the films was shot in this very spot.

Ireland culinary treasures

Ireland’s cuisine is often seen in the tradition of poor people’s food. During your visit to Ireland, you will discover that this down-to-earth tradition can be very tasty and not at all poor. In addition to the famous Irish stew, it is mainly fish and seafood that has been tantalising the palate in recent times. Smoked wild salmon, oysters and lobster will win over even gourmets. Meat lovers can look forward to fine lamb and tender Angus beef. “Back to the roots, on the other hand, with soda bread, porridge, boxty, coddle and black pudding.

The authentic Ireland

Do you want to discover the real, unadulterated Ireland with all your senses at once? Then head to the English Market in Cork, which even the Queen has visited. The historic market hall from the 19th century is a feast for the eyes. To this day, it is still home to a colourful stall that fills the hall with bustling life, bright colours and enticing aromas. So browse through the bakers, butchers and greengrocers and savour the delicious street food.

Beer is an art for the Irish. This applies not only to the famous Guinness. In Kilkenny, let yourself be whisked away into the world of Smithwick beers. Savour the unmistakable aroma and learn more about the ingredients and the art of brewing. Of course, you will also get to taste a pint of the handcrafted beer that the brewers proudly present to you.

Why can't I find any prices on geotoura.com?

We do not offer standardised packages. Your Geotoura trip is customised according to your wishes.

We make this possible thanks to our high level of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the country as well as our excellent network of partners. You can look forward to extraordinary experiences, charming boutique hotels and very special insider tips on site.

Geotoura stands for the perfect planning of your personalised dream trip. Your individual price will therefore only include what really enriches your holiday.

Compared to standard holidays, this price is competitive. You will usually receive the comprehensive holiday design within 24 hours on working days.

Highly personalised trips are our speciality and the pleasure you deserve.

The special moment ...
... as I looked out over the countryside from the Hill of Tara like the high kings of Ireland once did.

Experiences
of our customers

July 2024
Anja S.
Germany
We were totally satisfied with the booking and organisation by Geotoura. Ireland itself inspired us, the selection of hotels was perfect, the food was delicious, and the tips were definitely well-founded. We thank you very much for the wonderful trip.
November 2022
Stefanie S.
Germany
Our trip to Ireland was great. We will definitely travel with Geotoura again. Everything was organised perfectly.
October 2023
Hans-Jürgen S.
Bavaria
We are very happy that we turned to Geotoura for our trip to Ireland: very friendly staff, individual planning, timely and comprehensive holiday documents, a completely carefree trip, everything was great! We would turn to Geotoura again for a trip put together individually for us.
August 2021
Ingo K.
Germany
My wife and I celebrated our golden wedding anniversary during our trip to Ireland. Geotoura had organised for a bottle of prosecco, strawberries, cake and wine to be waiting for us in our hotel room. We were very pleased with this.
July 2022
Gerhard M.
Germany
Ireland is worth a visit. You can see a stunning landscape and visit some excellently designed gardens, such as those at Lismore Castle. The people are friendly and helpful, and they are happy to make contact. It is a ‘young’ country. The pubs and the local culture alone are worth a visit. Dublin is a vibrant and very lively city that has a lot to offer: culture of all kinds, and above all many museums.
May 2022
Dr. Thomas H.
Germany
Very good information material in advance, lots of travel information on places of interest and gastronomy, good organisation of rental cars, flights and hotels. We would definitely travel with Geotoura again.
August 2024
Cornelia W.
Austria
You can't plan a trip better than Geotoura did for us. Starting with the extremely friendly correspondence and support from the customer service team, to putting together the route according to our wishes and the personalised travel guide, right through to the choice of hotels. It was an absolute dream holiday in Portugal with memories that will last forever! We had no administrative hassle, everything went smoothly - we will definitely book with Geotoura again and again!
September 2024
Dietlind F.
Germany
Responses to questions in advance of the northern Spain trip were answered promptly and clearly. My wishes were taken into account. Hotels and rental cars were well organised.
September 2024
Katrin P.
Germany
I would like to thank Geotoura for the fantastic tour of the Peloponnese. I felt well looked after from start to finish, all my individual requests for the route were addressed and the tips on the route were great. The accompanying material - the personalised travel guide - was great. And everything worked out perfectly on site. The accommodation ranged from great to fantastic and the people there were super friendly and welcoming. The mix of sea and culture was just right. I'd be happy to go again and again, I'm already looking forward to my next trip with Geotoura.
September 2024
Iris B.
Austria
Geotoura organised a great trip to northern Spain for us, tailored to our individual needs: the route, hotels, flights and the booklet with information and tips put together especially for our trip were simply perfect.

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