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Ireland’s Ancient East

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Start and end in Dublin
5.0
2 traveler reviews
  • Ancient stone ruins by the sea with a grassy approach.
  • Old stone ruin beside a serene lake in the hills.
  • Ancient stone dolmen under a cloudy sky.
  • Stone circle in a grassy field.
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  • Beautiful landscapes, fascinating historical sites, and a well-planned itinerary made the trip both relaxing and enriching.

    Ireland’s Ancient East reviewer 1
    Peter, traveled in January
    5.0
  • Round tower in a graveyard setting.
  • Ruins of an old stone building with a cloudy sky.
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Start point
    Dublin, Ireland (Arrive To Dublin, Ireland)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron Newlands Cross Hotel, or similar), Guesthouse (Riversdale B&B, or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Trinity College Dublin with Book of Kells (GBP 31.00)
    • Guinness Storehouse (GBP 35.00)
    • St. Patrick's Cathedral (GBP 18.00)
    • Epic - Irish Emigration Museum - self guided tour (GBP 24.00)
    • Teeling Whiskey Distillery - including whiskey cocktail (GBP 24.00)
    • Jameson Distillery Bow St - Signature Tour (GBP 28.00)
    • Dublin City Hop-On / Hop-Off Tour 1 day (GBP 32.00)
    Landmarks
    Dublin Castle
    St Patrick's Cathedral
    Trinity College
    St Stephen Green's Park
    Temple Bar
    Guinness Storehouse
    Teeling Whiskey Distillery
    Jameson Distillery Bow St
    Epic - Irish Emigration Museum
  2. Day 2

    Boyne Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron Newlands Cross Hotel, or similar), Guesthouse (Riversdale B&B, or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Newgrange passage tomb
    • Visit Knowth passage tomb
    • Battle of Boyne Visitor Centre exhibition and audiovisual
    Landmarks
    Brú na Bóinne
    Newgrange
    Knowth
    Battle of Boyne Visitor Centre
  3. Day 3

    Wicklow Mountains to Waterford/Wexford

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lawlors Hotel, or similar), Guesthouse (Cloneen B&B, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Entrance Glendalough Visitor Centre
    • Entrance Dunbrody Famine Ship & Emigrant Experience
    Landmarks
    Glendalough
    Wicklow Mountains National Park
    Dunbrody Famine Ship & Emigrant Experience
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  4. Day 4

    Waterford/Wexford

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lawlors Hotel, or similar), Guesthouse (Cloneen B&B, or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Viking quarter exploration in Waterford city
    • Lismore Castle visit
    • Ballysaggartmore Towers visit
    • Hook Lighthouse visit
    • Green Way cycling route
    Landmarks
    Waterford City Viking Quarter
    Lismore Castle
    Ballysaggartmore Towers
    Hook Lighthouse
    Green Way
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  5. Day 5

    Tipperary to Kilkenny

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Kilkenny, or similar), Guesthouse (The Rise, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Entrance Rock of Cashel (excluding Cormac's Chapel)

    Optional Activities

    • Kilkenny Castle - self guided (GBP 23.50)
    Landmarks
    Rock of Cashel
    Kilkenny Castle
    Canice's Cathedral
  6. Day 6

    Carlow to Dublin Airport

    End point
    Dublin, Ireland (Journey to Dublin Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Brownshill Dolmen visit
    Landmarks
    Brownshill Dolmen

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Riversdale B&B, or similar

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  • Maldron Newlands Cross Hotel, or similar

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  • Lawlors Hotel, or similar

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  • Hotel Kilkenny, or similar

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  • The Rise, or similar

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  • Ireland’s Ancient East reviewer 1
    January 7th, 2026
    An unforgettable journey through Ireland’s Ancient East! Beautiful landscapes, fascinating historical sites, and a...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: BTOURS
    Hi Peter, Thank you for the fantastic review! We are so glad to hear that your journey through Ireland’s Ancient East was unforgettable. Our goal is always to make sure every stop—from the rolling landscapes to the historic ruins—feels meaningful and authentic, so it’s wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We’re thrilled that you found the trip both enriching and relaxing; finding that "short-trip" balance is something we work hard on! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our team. We hope to welcome you back to the Emerald Isle again soon—perhaps to explore the Wild Atlantic Way next time? Cheers, Theo | BTOURS
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  • Ireland’s Ancient East reviewer 2
    November 7th, 2023
    Very good communication; loved the excursions and the choice of hotels!
    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: BTOURS
    Dear Suhani, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our communication, excursions, and hotel selections during your recent experience with us. At BTOURS, we strive to provide our customers with exceptional service, and your kind words reinforce that our efforts are making a positive impact. We understand that clear and effective communication is key to a successful travel experience, and we are thrilled that you found our communication to be very good. It's fantastic to hear that the excursions met your expectations and added to the overall enjoyment of your trip. We take great care in selecting unique and enriching experiences for our customers, and we're pleased to know that they resonated with you. Our team also dedicates significant effort to choosing hotels that enhance the overall travel experience. We are glad to learn that our hotel selections contributed to the positive memories of your journey. Your feedback is truly valuable to us, and it serves as motivation for our team to continue delivering excellent service. If there's anything specific that stood out or any suggestions you have for improvement, we would love to hear more. Once again, thank you for choosing BTOURS. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future. Safe travels! Best regards, Theo | BTOURS
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