3-Day Southern Ireland Tour Including Galway and Kerry from Dublin

3-Day Southern Ireland Tour Including Galway and Kerry from Dublin

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About This Tour in Dublin

This 3 day tour introduces you to all of the major regional sites along the west and south- west coasts and provides you with a fantastic insight into Irish culture. Visit the National Park of Connemara, Gaelic speaking Galway on the Wild Atlantic Way, the limestone Burren region, Cliffs of Moher, Doolin village, River Shannon, breathtaking Dingle Peninsula, highlights of the Ring of Kerry and Killarney. Enjoy great overnight stays in Galway, the traditional music capital of Ireland and on the Dingle Peninsula, amongst the last parishes before America. A priceless opportunity to get to know the charming Irish people a little better! The 3 Day Southern Ireland is one of our most popular tours with many repeat and referral guests. This will be a holiday to remember - looking forward to welcoming you on tour!

Why Visit Dublin?

Dublin is Ireland's vibrant capital, known for friendly locals, historic pubs, and rich literary heritage. Explore Trinity College, visit historic landmarks, and experience traditional Irish music. Dublin offers a warm welcome, beautiful architecture, and authentic culture.

Getting to Dublin

The easiest way to reach Dublin is by flying into Dublin Airport (DUB). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Fun Professional Guide
  • 2 nights accommodation (Galway & Dingle Peninsula)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre
  • Live commentary on board

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at The Randy Leprechaun on Dingle Peninsula)
  • Cost of Horse and Carriage ride or Horseback riding through Killarney National Park (optional, organised and paid to your driver/guide during tour)

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you wish to book our Economy option, please confirm with us the room type you would like to book during or after you booking:
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required for the Economy option
  • Twin Room, one room with two single beds.
  • Double Room, one room with one double bed.
  • Triple Room, one room for a booking of 3 passengers with three single beds.
  • Additional Information:
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
  • If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Check in with our friendly staff at Paddys Palace, Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin. We depart at 08:00am, please check in at least 15 minutes before.

End Point

Check in with our friendly staff at Paddys Palace, Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin. We depart at 08:00am, please check in at least 15 minutes before.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Day One: Dublin - Connemara - Galway

We'll depart Dublin this morning and make our...

We'll depart Dublin this morning and make our way to the West of Ireland and beautiful Connemara.

Visit the family farm and historic silver mines at Glengowla in Connemara 1 hour 30 minutes

Visit the family farm and historic silver mines at Glengowla in Connemara. Sheepdog demonstrations and an underground show mine are among the highlights. *All times are approximate.*

Connemara Wilderness We continue our drive through the wilderness of Connemara 2 hours

Connemara Wilderness We continue our drive through the wilderness of Connemara. We enjoy this unique landscape, beautiful lakes, valleys, and mountainous scenery. Ravaged by famine, and predominantly Gaelic the people here still strive to maintain the remanence of rural culture and the traditional Irish way of life. The Deserted Valley We head back to Galway via the Maam Valley, an area of scenic and unsurpassed beauty with the lakes of Connemara which unfold in among the twelve Bens mountains. We then travel back along the coast and Galway Bay through Spiddal, and enjoy magnificent views of the Atlantic Coastline to Galway and Aran Islands While exploring Connemara, we will have many opportunists to stop for photos and breath in the fresh Connemara air. *All times are approximate*

Arrive in Galway mid afternoon for time at leisure in this atmospheric city 12 hours

Arrive in Galway mid afternoon for time at leisure in this atmospheric city. We have time to explore the Spanish Arch and ramble down colourful Shop Street with its many street performers, seafood eateries and quaint Irish bars. **OVERNIGHT IN GALWAY**

Day 2 - Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Dingle Peninsula

Today you will have the Atlantic Ocean by... 15 minutes

Today you will have the Atlantic Ocean by your side as we cruise down a portion of the Wild Atlantic Way. The coastal route is characterised by beautiful golden beaches and maybe even dolphins and whales breaching off the shore.

We make our way through the Burren - one of the famous landscapes of Ireland 20 minutes

We make our way through the Burren - one of the famous landscapes of Ireland! It is famous for its Limestone Rock, as far as the eye can see, and reaching down to the sea shore. We will stop at the "Mini Cliffs" which are a great site to experience this area, and enjoy the coas

Today's highlight is the Cliffs of Moher, the... 1 hour 30 minutes

Today's highlight is the Cliffs of Moher, the most popular natural tourist destination in Ireland and easily most spectacular cliffs in Europe. Rising over 700 ft in height, the ciffs mark the edge of Europe are home to some of nature's most majestic birds including puffins, gannets and many more. **All times are approximate**

Look forward to spending the night on the... 12 hours

Look forward to spending the night on the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula, in the heart of rural Ireland.

Day 3: Highlighs of the Ring of Kerry - Killarney - Dublin

One of the most beautiful and admired national... 1 hour 30 minutes

One of the most beautiful and admired national parks in the world, Killarney national park was the first of its kind established in Ireland in 1932. With magnificent views of the Lakes of Killarney and Black Valley from our stops at Aghadoe and Torc Waterfall the park gives you an opportunity to enjoy a walk in this amazing landscape and spend time strolling along the lakes.

Regularly voted the most beautiful town in Ireland,... 1 hour 30 minutes

Regularly voted the most beautiful town in Ireland, Killarney is the gateway to both Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula. Nestled in the valley beneath Ireland's highest mountain range, and surrounded by lakes Killarney boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. Lined with lovely shops, pubs and traditional arts and crafts stores, this true gem is a must see for every traveler who visits our motherland.

We will enjoy a stop at one of... 20 minutes

We will enjoy a stop at one of Ireland's most picturesque villages - Adare with its fabulous thatched cottages which line part of the village's broad main street , renowned for being regularly voted Ireland's tidiest town. It is known for its beautiful stone buildings, medieval monasteries and ruins.

We return to Dublin by 19:00 approx

We return to Dublin by 19:00 approx.

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