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6-Day Magical Southern Explorer Small Group Tour

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Start and end in Dublin
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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 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin to Kilkenny via Glendalough

    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

    • Guided tour of Glendalough Monastery and ancient ruins
    • Guided tour of Kilkenny Castle
    • Explore Kilkenny Castle's grand halls, elegant rooms and art collections
    • Free time to explore medieval Kilkenny city
    Landmarks
    Wicklow Mountains
    Glendalough Monastery
    Kilkenny Castle
  2. Day 2

    Kilkenny to Blarney to Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Towers Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cahir Castle
    • Kiss the legendary Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
    • Explore Blarney Castle and Gardens
    • Explore Blarney Castle's dungeons
    Landmarks
    Cahir Castle
    Blarney Castle
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  3. Day 3

    Killarney to Dingle

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Dingle Marina Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Muckross House and Gardens
    • Visit Torc Waterfall
    • Experience Gap of Dunloe
    • Explore Killarney National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional jaunting car ride through Gap of Dunloe valley
    Landmarks
    Muckross House and Gardens
    Killarney National Park
    Torc Waterfall
    Gap of Dunloe
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  4. Day 4

    Dingle

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Dingle Marina Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Slea Head Drive along Dingle Peninsula
    • Stop at Beehive Huts
    • Stop at Gallarus Oratory
    • Stop at Dunquin Pier
    • Visit Coomeenoule Beach
    • Guided tour of Dingle Distillery
    • Whiskey, gin and vodka tasting at Dingle Distillery
    Landmarks
    Slea Head Drive
    Dingle Peninsula
    Beehive Huts
    Gallarus Oratory
    Dunquin Pier
    Coomeenoule Beach
    Dingle Distillery
    Dingle Bay
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  5. Day 5

    Dingle to Spanish Point via Cliffs of Moher

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Armada Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Shannon Ferry crossing
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher
    • Explore Burren landscape
    Landmarks
    River Shannon
    Burren
    Lahinch
    Cliffs of Moher
  6. Day 6

    Spanish Point to Galway via Burren National Park

    End point
    Galway Coach Station, Forster St., Galway, H91, Ireland (Galway City - We will supply bus tickets to Dublin City or Dublin airport (direct from Galway), 12:00 - 16:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Irish Farm Safari at Burren Farm Experience
    • Guided farm experience on 500-acre working farm
    • Explore Burren National Park
    • Explore Galway city
    Landmarks
    Burren Farm Experience
    Burren National Park
    Galway
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  • 6-Day Magical Southern Explorer Small Group Tour reviewer 1
    November 7th, 2025
    5
    Our entire tour was amazing, and Pat O’Mara made it exceptional the entire way. He made some adjustments to...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Thanks a million for your wonderful review, really appreciated and glad you had such a lovely tour. Team Overland
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  • C
    September 29th, 2025
    5
    What an amazing time we had. Our tour guide Ciaran Maguire was very knowledgeable in providing historical backdrops...
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    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Dear Cynthia, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the relaxed pace, the hotels, and Ciaran’s guidance. It’s wonderful to hear your group had such a great time together. Best regards, The Overland Ireland Tours Team
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  • M
    July 5th, 2025
    5
    An amazing experience with James our top guide who shared history, best places to eat and local pubs with the best...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Dear Murray, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that James made your tour so enjoyable with his knowledge, local tips, and great sense of pace. It’s fantastic that you loved the history, scenery, accommodations, and overall balance of the itinerary. 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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    June 18th, 2025
    4
    We felt we missed out on an experienced guide. Our driver was very friendly but not what we expected after paying for...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Hello Dennis, Sincere apologies, due to a medical emergency we had to change your driver guide last minute. We do not provide WiFi on board on purpose as we dont think it adds anything to the tour. If WiFi is really important they sell virtual SIM cards everywhere online, which you can use for Euro 2 a day with unlimited WiFi. These are really easy to install. Kindest Regards, Reinier
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  • P
    May 27th, 2025
    5
    David was an excellent tour guide. Accommodations were top quality. Company was responsive to special requests
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Dear Peter, Thank you so much for your review! We’re delighted to hear that David made your tour so enjoyable, that you loved the accommodations, and that our team could accommodate your special requests. 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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  • M
    May 6th, 2024
    5
    A wonderful trip with a wonderful leader! Flexible when needed. Very nice accommodations. Would book with Overland...
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    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Hello Mary, Thanks a million and the we are delighted that you had such a wonderful trip. Kindest Regards, Clodagh
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  • M
    July 10th, 2023
    5
    Nick was an amazing host! He had great stories to tell while we were driving, wonderful recommendations for places...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Overland - Small Group Tours
    Thanks Mitch for your kind words! We will be sure to pass along your regards for Nick. Wishing you all the best in your future travels. -Overland Ireland
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    Joe

    Asked on February 1st, 2026

    My boyfriend and I are hoping to schedule a tour for March 1st or 2nd, please let us know if this is available!

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      The days are a little too short for us to run tours at that time of year, our first tours are at the end of March and we would be delighted welcoming you then, would that suit?

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    Joe

    Asked on January 8th, 2026

    Is breakfast the only included meal each day? As far as accommodations, what are "guest houses?" Am I understanding correctly that we would have to find a hotel in Dublin on our own?

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    Tour Details
    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      Yes Breakfast is the only meal included in your tour package. Guesthouses are similar to B&B and are usually family run small properties with lots of charm.

      Day 1 - Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
      Day 2 - Killarney Towers
      Day 3 & 4 - Dingle Marina Lodge
      Day 5 - Armada Hotel

      Unfortunately, we do not provide pre or post tour accommodation in Dublin. I can however send you through some recommendations. For pre tour accommodations, The Ashling hotel is always a great option as it is our meeting and departure point for our tour on day one. An added bonus with the Ashling hotel is if you mention that you are travelling with Overland Ireland, you will be offered their best available rates for your chosen nights. If you'd prefer something more central, I'd recommend The Alex, The Morgan or The Green which are all great choices in the heart of the city.

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    Vanessa

    Asked on September 1st, 2025

    Would like to reserve a hotel stay at Ashling Hotel the night before and the last night of the tour. How can I do that? Does the transportation from Galway to Dublin included in this tour? How many people signed up for this tour? What is the max number of people in this tour?

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten September 2025

      Transportation is included in your trip so we will make sure you get back either to Dublin City or the airport. With regards to the Ashling hotel please book this with them online or give them a call.

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      Vanessa

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      Does the fee include tips? Any other fees we need to pay not included in the price?

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      Vanessa

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      What is your cancellation policy? Do you have travel insurance?

    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten September 2025

      The only tips you need is our driver guide and that is normally between 15/20 euro per day per person.

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    Alex

    Asked on August 9th, 2025

    Looking for a small group tour in Ireland with your company from September 1-7, 2025.

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten August 2025

      No tours leaving on the 1st and tours are fully booked for the 2nd and 3rd. The only spaces left is on the 31st. Could check if you can join the tour a day late, on the 1st for a tour that left a day earlier.

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    Joe

    Asked on June 7th, 2025

    How often Will WiFi be available on the tour?

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      Each accommodation provider would have WiFi, all restaurants have etc. However it's really simple to get a virtual SIM card online or at the airport you can use and you get unlimited WiFi on your phone for Euro 2 a day.

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    Rachel

    Asked on May 19th, 2025

    What time and where exactly would one arrive back in Dublin city on June 2 with the bus ticket that you provide? I also want to confirm you still have availability.

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      We provide a bus ticket back to Dublin which can be used any time, the earliest you could be back in Dublin is around 17:30 if you want to do the full programme on the last day but you also can do a little later and explore more of Galway.

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      Rachel

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Regarding the last day of the trip, do people usually stay the night in Galway and would you have accommodation recommendations convenient to the bus to Dublin? Do you have recommendations for accommodations near the pick-up in Dublin since the hotel at the pickup spot seems fully booked?

    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      Some people spend the night in Galway as it's a great little city, amazing atmosphere, loads to do and just a great place to be while others explore Dublin. It's really what you want. Dublin is nice and compact so maybe try the Castle Hotel, The Alex, The Morgan, The Green. They are all about a 12 Euro taxi from the departure location.

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    Lori

    Asked on May 12th, 2025

    I'm very interested in joining your trip. It sounds absolutely magical. I am trying to fit in a few days in Ireland before a short horseback riding trip I already have planned in Northern Ireland departing on June 29th from Ballycastle. It seems like the trip departing on June 25th works perfectly for me assuming it's ok if I leave a little early and head for Ballycastle instead of back to Dublin. I will be traveling solo and joining a small group would be ideal for me. Would it be possible for me to do that?

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      That is no problem at all. I think there is a bus called Feda O'Donnel, that goes all the way from Galway up to North Donegal. That might be worth checking out. Not that many people know about it. And yeah that is no problem to leave slightly early.

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    Linda

    Asked on February 21st, 2025

    How much does the single supplement cost?

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    Elsa

    Asked on December 22nd, 2024

    What are the benefits of booking through Overland Ireland?

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Booking with Overland Ireland offers competitive rates, guaranteed hotel stays, and expert guides. Discounted rates at certain hotels, like The Ashling and The Harbour, are often available if you mention our tour.

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    Colleen

    Asked on December 2nd, 2024

    Are there restrooms on either the smaller coach or larger tour bus? If not, what is the longest travel time between stops?

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    • Overland - Small Group ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      We dont have bathrooms on our coaches. We stop every 90 minutes or so and some guides even every hour and there is always demand for a coffee stop so it could be more often as well. Just let the guide know and he will make the stop or stop a little more often if needed. That is the nice thing about a small group tour, there is a little more flexibility.

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