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8-Day Emerald Explorer Small Group Tour

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Overland - Small Group Tours

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 15
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin to Kilkenny

    Start point
    Ashling Hotel, Parkgate St, Dublin, D07, Ireland ( The Ashling Hotel Dublin,10 - 13 Parkgate St, Stoneybatter, Dublin 8, D08 P38N, 08:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Glendalough Monastery exploration with expert local guide
    • Guided tour of Kilkenny Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Browse shops in medieval Kilkenny
    • Visit local pubs in Kilkenny
    Landmarks
    Glendalough Monastery
    Kilkenny Castle
    Wicklow Mountains
  2. Day 2

    Kilkenny to Blarney to Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Towers Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cahir Castle
    • Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
    • Explore Blarney Castle and Gardens
    • Explore Blarney Castle dungeons

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Blarney Castle (available at own cost)
    • Dinner in Killarney (own arrangement)
    Landmarks
    Cahir Castle
    Blarney Castle and Gardens
    Blarney Stone
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  3. Day 3

    Killarney to Dingle

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Dingle Marina Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Muckross House and Gardens visit
    • Torc Waterfall visit
    • Gap of Dunloe experience

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional jaunting car ride through Gap of Dunloe valley
    Landmarks
    Muckross House and Gardens
    Torc Waterfall
    Gap of Dunloe
    Killarney National Park
    MacGillycuddy's Reeks
    Purple Mountain Range
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  4. Day 4

    Dingle

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Dingle Marina Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Slea Head Drive with stops at Beehive Huts, Gallarus Oratory, Dunquin Pier and Coomeenoule Beach
    • Guided tour of Dingle Distillery with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Browse local craft shops in Dingle
    • Visit local pubs for Guinness and traditional music
    Landmarks
    Slea Head Drive
    Dingle Peninsula
    Beehive Huts
    Gallarus Oratory
    Dunquin Pier
    Coomeenoule Beach
    Dingle Distillery
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  5. Day 5

    Dingle to Spanish Point

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Armada Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • River Shannon ferry crossing
    • Cliffs of Moher visit

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dingle's streets and craft shops
    Landmarks
    River Shannon
    County Clare
    The Burren
    Lahinch
    Cliffs of Moher
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  6. Day 6

    Spanish Point to Galway

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyde Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Irish Farm Safari at Burren Farm Experience
    • Burren National Park visit

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Galway's cobbled streets
    • Visit Galway's boutique shops
    • Dine at award-winning restaurants in Galway
    Landmarks
    Burren Farm Experience
    Burren National Park
    Galway City
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  7. Day 7

    Galway to Connemara and return to Galway

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyde Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Galway Gaeltacht experience
    • Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens visit
    • Sheepdog demonstration in Connemara

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Leenaun village
    • Visit Cong village made famous by The Quiet Man film
    Landmarks
    Lough Corrib
    Kylemore Abbey
    Kylemore Lake
    Connemara National Park
    Killary Harbour
    Leenaun
    Cong
  8. Day 8

    Galway to Dublin

    End point
    Heuston Station Luas, Heuston Station, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland (Heuston Station , 17:00 - 19:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk, Talk & Taste Tour of Galway

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Galway's historic lanes independently
    Landmarks
    Galway City
    Dublin
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4.8
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    4.7
  • Transport
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  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
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  • C
    April 23rd, 2026
    It was a pleasant trip. Conan was a very good guide.
    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Thanks a million for your review and great that you had a lovely tour
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  • A
    October 27th, 2025
    The overland Emerald tour was fantastic,great driver,and guide,safe driver,accommodation was comfortable,and well...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Dear Ann, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that the Emerald Tour was such a fantastic experience and that you enjoyed the accommodations, sightseeing, and our guide’s care and expertise. Exciting news—next week we’re launching Portugal as a brand-new destination! Whether you’re thinking about another adventure in Ireland or exploring beautiful Portugal with us, you can find all the details on our website or reach out anytime at sales@overlandirelandtours.com . We’d love to welcome you on another unforgettable journey! Warm regards, Ilaria
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  • S
    October 24th, 2025
    Great tour group and tour leader. Good mix of sites/activities and free time.
    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Dear Sandra, Thank you so much for your review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the mix of sites, activities, and free time, and that your tour leader made the experience even better. Exciting news—Portugal will be available as a new destination starting next week! We’d love to welcome you on another unforgettable journey! Warm regards, Ilaria
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  • 8-Day Emerald Explorer Small Group Tour reviewer 4
    October 10th, 2025
    Driver - 'Jimmy' - was great and went out of his way to make the trip fun and interesting. A couple of glitches not...
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    Traveled in October 2025
  • 8-Day Emerald Explorer Small Group Tour reviewer 5
    September 29th, 2025
    Our trip with Overland Ireland included wonderful experiences such as touring gardens, a sheepdog demonstration and a...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Dear Frania, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Emerald Explorer Tour and the mix of unique experiences like the falconry exhibition, Irish coffee master class, and farm visit, along with Ireland’s iconic highlights. It’s wonderful to hear the small group format and relaxed pace were just what you were looking for. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on another Overland Ireland adventure! Best regards, The Overland Ireland Tours Team
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  • H
    September 22nd, 2025
    Mark was awesome!!!!
    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re delighted you loved your 8-Day Emerald Explorer tour, and Mark will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more Irish adventures!
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  • T
    August 1st, 2025
    It was good until the last 3 days, when driver aka tour guide was changed twice. Mark was great, we liked him....
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Hello Tiffany, I checked the the timings and Mark was with you for the first 7 days out of the 8 days of your trip. In Dingle he was not driving but guiding for you and the rest of the group due to the driving regulations in Ireland. He left the tour on the last day due to an emergency. So am not 100% sure where you have the 3 days from as Mark was with you for 7 out of the 8 days. I hope you have a wonderful trip back to Vietnam. Kindest Regards, Reinier
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  • 8-Day Emerald Explorer Small Group Tour reviewer 8
    July 18th, 2025
    We had an enjoyable, varied sightseeing experience on the Emerald Explorer tour. Our tour driver, Hugh O’Reilly was...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Dear Joyce, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that the Emerald Explorer tour was such an enjoyable and varied experience, and that Hugh and Cathal made your journey so special with their knowledge, thoughtfulness, and engaging personalities. We’re thrilled you felt well cared for and appreciated their local insights. Exciting news—Portugal will be available as a new destination starting next week! We’d love to welcome you on another unforgettable journey! Warm regards, Ilaria
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  • S
    June 9th, 2025
    Our tour was great fun. Our tour guide David, made the experience interesting and entertaining. He shared history...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Dear Sandra, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that David made your tour so engaging and fun, connecting the group and bringing Ireland’s history to life. It’s fantastic that everyone enjoyed the villages, traditional music, and shared experiences. Exciting news—Portugal will be available as a new destination starting next week! We’d love to welcome you on another unforgettable journey! Warm regards, Ilaria
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  • P
    October 17th, 2024
    I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The tour was well organized, informative and fun. The small group size was...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Patricia! We're delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the tour and appreciated the small group experience. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
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  • B

    Barry

    Asked on March 21st, 2026

    Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and accommodations used for this tour? Additionally, could you advise us on the start time for the tour on the first and last day?

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    Tour Details
    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten March 2026

      We specialise in small-group journeys that go beyond the guidebook, combining Ireland's iconic highlights with hidden coastal roads, local food stops and memorable moments you would often miss on a larger tour. With smaller groups, everything feels more personal and our guides bring Ireland's history, culture and folklore to life in a warm, engaging way.

      The accommodations for this trip are wonderful and really appreciated by our guests:
      Kilkenny: Hibernian Hotel
      Killarney: Killarney Towers Hotel
      Spanish Point: Spanish Armada Hotel
      Dingle: Dingle Marina Lodge or Emlagh House
      Galway: The Hyde Hotel

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    Jeff

    Asked on March 19th, 2026

    we will be two unrelated friends sharing one room. will we both be able to pay our half of the booking with our own credit cards?

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten March 2026

      Yes that is no problem at all. The Tourradar team would be delighted to help you with this.

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    Frances

    Asked on February 6th, 2026

    I haven't booked this 8-day tour yet but am eager to do so, and need clarification on the price for a solo traveler. Is the $3982 the total price, or is a 464Euro single supplement added to this?

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      The cost is €3375 including single supplement, which works out approx $3982.00. We currently have 4 spaces left on this tour.

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    Lydia

    Asked on January 8th, 2026

    Do you match up singles for a double room if they requested and you can find someone who wants to share?

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      Unfortunately we do match up single guests together to make a twin/double room. We book sole occupancy rooms, with an additional single supplement, which guarantees you an ensuite room.

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    Dawn

    Asked on October 23rd, 2025

    Need to know what time this tour starts on Wed 26 Aug 2026

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    Edward

    Asked on June 14th, 2025

    Would you lease let me know when the dates for Emerald Explorer are in 2026? I will be traveling solo and this trip looked great!

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      The tour will leave each Wednesday from the end of March all the way till the end of October.

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    Jeff

    Asked on May 19th, 2025

    Is this tour still available for 1 person for the May date?

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      Yeah we would have 4 spaces left for the departure on the 28th of May and would love to welcome you to Ireland.

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    Brittany

    Asked on May 12th, 2025

    Would you please be so kind to provide the accommodations for each night.

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      We would love to welcome you to Ireland. Please find the accommodations below. Kilkenny: Hibernian Hotel, Killarney: Killarney Towers, Dingle: Emlagh House or Dingle Marina, Spanish Point: Armada Hotel, Galway: Hyde Hotel or Galmont. All our accommodations are centrally located, within easy walking distance to restaurants and pubs.

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      Brittany

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Our fellow traveler is interested in booking the tour and would like to confirm the current availability. The website shows six spots available. Could you please verify this for us?

    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      We would be delighted to welcome you on board so please fire ahead with your booking.

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    Carl

    Asked on April 25th, 2025

    Is there an extra cost when traveling solo?

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      We have a single supplement of €464 which guarantees a private ensuite room for the duration of your tour. Solo travelers make up around a third of our guests.

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    Nicola

    Asked on April 22nd, 2025

    additional charge for single room? would you pair up me in double room? when to arrive dublin? is the end point close by international airport to fly back to HK? Available for May 21-28?? can I take luggage with 23 kg

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      The additional charge for a private single room is approx €464. This guarantees your own private ensuite bedroom for the duration of the trip. Unfortunately, we don't offer a room-sharing option with fellow travellers you haven't booked with. The tour begins at 8:00 AM on the first day, so depending on your flight schedule, I would recommend arriving in Dublin on May 20th to ensure you're ready for the early start. On the final day of your adventure, we'll say our goodbyes and your guide will drop you off at Heuston Train Station in Dublin. From there, it's approximately a 30-minute journey to Dublin International Airport. I'm also pleased to confirm that we do currently have availability for the May 21st departure! You're welcome to bring luggage up to 23kg. We also recommend bringing a small daypack to carry your essentials during the day, so you won't need to access your main bag frequently.

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