The Premium Ireland Tour
Overview
This classic itinerary of Ireland covers all of the must-see sights on the road. Experience the essence of the “Emerald Isle” which combines the joy of exploration with the comforts of high-end accommodations, amenities and experiences.
Format
Locations
- Dublin
- Galway
- Clare
- Killarney
- Laois
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights into Dublin (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- 7 nights of accommodation in premium hotels and castles, including breakfast daily
- 7-day car rental in your selected category
- Collision Damage Waiver / Theft Protection / Third Party Liability/ Airport Location Service Charge
- Private walking tour of Dublin (4 hours)
- Admission to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin
- Private Falconry experience (1 hour)
- Earn 4,000 extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour for travel completed by December 31, 2025
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Dublin.
Day 2
Welcome to Dublin and Ireland
Welcome to Dublin! Collect your car at Dublin airport and make your way to your hotel. After checking in to your hotel, enjoy a private 4-hour walking tour of Dublin. Your guide will escort you into one of Dublin’s most famous attractions, St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Stay overnight in Dublin.
Day 3
Dublin – Galway – Mayo
After breakfast, depart Dublin today for County Galway/County Mayo. Upon arrival, enjoy a private hawk walk with a resident falconer and share in the excitement of the pastime that has captivated people for over 4,000 years.
Stay overnight in County Galway/County Mayo.
(Approximately 270 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Connemara National Park
Today, we recommend touring Connemara National Park, 4,900 acres of rugged quartzite and schist terrain in North Galway. Connemara is full of small villages where Gaelic is still the spoken language. No visit to Connemara would be complete without a stop at Kylemore Abbey.
Stay overnight in County Galway/County Mayo.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Clare
After breakfast, it’s on to County Clare. Today, travel through the strange lunar landscape of the Burren region or visit the famous Cliffs of Moher, breathtaking 14-kilometre sea cliffs that rise to a maximum height of 702 feet above sea level. Stop and wander around some of the charm-filled small towns and villages that Ireland is famous for.
Stay overnight in County Clare.
(Approximately 160 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Kerry
Today, travel south and pass through the medieval town of Limerick. Pause in the pretty village of Adare, whose heritage centre allows you to experience the area’s unique history spanning from 1233. Continue to the “Kingdom of Kerry.”
Stay overnight in Killarney.
(Approximately 160 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Ring of Kerry
Explore the dramatic landscape of the Ring of Kerry, taking in the spectacular mountains, peat bogs, lakes and views of the Atlantic Ocean. Pass through the quaint villages of Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Cahersiveen, Waterville and Sneem. Return to Killarney via the Moll’s Gap mountain pass and Ladies View scenic viewpoint with a superb vantage point of the famous Lakes of Killarney.
Stay overnight in Killarney.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Kerry - The Midlands
Leave Kerry today and make your way to your final night’s accommodation in Ireland’s Midlands. Consider stopping in Cork, Ireland’s second-largest city, or perhaps visit the world-renowned Blarney Castle and nearby Blarney Woollen Mills.
Stay overnight in County Laois.
(Approximately 200 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Return Home
After checking out of your hotel, drive to Dublin Airport and drop off your car.
As most flights depart early, ensure to drop off your car early or the night before to avoid any delays.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Important Information
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January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals and beverages, unless noted
- Gratuities
- GPS, fuel, parking fees, traffic violation tickets, car upgrades, inter-city toll fees, additional insurance coverage, child car seats, luggage racks, additional rental nights, late drop-off fees, cross-border fees
- Damage to tires, damaged wheels, lost keys
- Local city taxes (payable in Euro in destination)
- Porterage
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- Car rental
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The order of the itinerary could vary including the number of consecutive nights per city. This itinerary is for reference only.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.