Your journey
Your 8-Day Ireland: Dublin, Cork, Castles & Galway links Dublin and Cork with a castle-area stay in County Clare and a Galway finish. Local city walks introduce the urban stops, and a coastal transfer day brings together the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. Rail and private transfers connect the bases, with the selected country accommodation confirmed in your proposal.
- Dublin · 2 nights
- Cork · 2 nights
- Clare castle area · 1 night
- Galway · 2 nights
8 days in Europe and 7 hotel nights. Day 1 is your arrival day. International travel before arrival is separate. Your package brings together four-star or higher accommodations, ground transportation and the sightseeing agreed in your written proposal.
Tour reference: T4R-11707. Supplier: Travel4Real. Custom dates. Pricing on request.
Your day-by-day itinerary
This proposed route is tailored to your dates and interests. The written quote confirms which guiding, tickets, meals and transfers are included. Independent-day suggestions are optional.
DAY 1
Arrive in Dublin
Arrive in Dublin and meet your driver at the airport, station or other central location confirmed in your travel documents. Continue to your selected four-star or higher accommodation, check in when your room is ready and take time to settle in after the journey.
Keep the remaining hours light. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a gentle introduction to the riverfront and city-center streets or stay close to the hotel for a quiet meal. Organized sightseeing starts after you have had time to rest. International travel before arrival is separate from the hotel-night count shown for this route.
Overnight: Dublin. Hotel night 1 of 7.
DAY 2
Dublin with a local guide
Begin with a guided introduction to Dublin, linking its streets, squares and riverfront with the city's cultural history. Your interests guide the emphasis, whether you enjoy architecture, literature or the stories behind the neighborhoods. The walk also helps you find your bearings for independent time.
Leave the afternoon for lunch and the cultural visits selected in your proposal. Admissions, timings and the guiding format will be agreed before booking. Rather than pack every attraction into the first day, we leave room to enjoy the city and return to a favorite area later.
Overnight: Dublin. Hotel night 2 of 7.
DAY 3
Dublin to Cork
Check out after breakfast and continue from Dublin to Cork using the rail service and local transfers selected for your dates. Your travel documents confirm the departure point, timing, baggage arrangements and any station or airport transfers. We allow practical time for the journey rather than adding a major sightseeing commitment before check-in.
Settle into your accommodation in Cork, then enjoy an independent introduction to the River Lee and city center. Pause for lunch or dinner as the timing allows, and leave room to rest before the next full day of sightseeing. The final proposal confirms the transport and services included on this travel day.
Overnight: Cork. Hotel night 3 of 7.
DAY 4
Cork city walk and local food
Meet your local guide for an introduction to Cork, following the streets and river setting of the city center. The walk gives you context for the buildings and everyday life around you, with time to notice details beyond a quick stop for photographs.
Afterward, enjoy lunch and an independent afternoon. A market visit, food experience or additional regional excursion is an option to agree before quotation. Your program confirms what is included and how long the guided portion lasts. You return to the same hotel tonight.
Overnight: Cork. Hotel night 4 of 7.
DAY 5
Cork to Clare castle area
Check out after breakfast and continue from Cork to Clare castle area using your arranged private road transfer. Your travel documents confirm the departure point, timing, baggage arrangements and any station or airport transfers. We allow practical time for the journey rather than adding a major sightseeing commitment before check-in.
Continue to the selected castle-style accommodation or country hotel in the Clare area. The exact property and room category are confirmed before booking. Leave time to enjoy the setting and a relaxed evening rather than adding another substantial excursion. The final proposal confirms the transport and services included on this travel day.
Overnight: Clare castle area. Hotel night 5 of 7.
DAY 6
The Cliffs of Moher and onward to Galway
Travel with your driver or guide through County Clare for the planned Cliffs of Moher and Burren excursion. Time at the cliffs gives you a chance to appreciate the Atlantic setting, followed by a look at the region's contrasting limestone scenery along the agreed route.
Allow time for walking, lunch and photo stops along the way. Wind, visibility and local access conditions affect exposed coastal visits. After the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, continue to Galway and settle into your hotel for the next two nights. Your proposal confirms the route, guiding, transport and admissions.
Overnight: Galway. Hotel night 6 of 7.
DAY 7
Galway streets and free time
Spend a full day based in Galway, exploring the streets of the center and the waterfront at a pace you choose. There is time for independent shopping, a relaxed lunch and a return to your hotel before the evening. The day offers a pause between the larger excursions.
If you prefer a guided visit or a countryside outing, discuss the options before quotation. Any added transport, admission or activity appears in the written proposal. Otherwise, keep the day open and enjoy the smaller details of Galway rather than moving on immediately.
Overnight: Galway. Hotel night 7 of 7.
DAY 8
Depart from Galway
Enjoy breakfast as your departure time allows, check out and meet your driver at the location confirmed in your travel documents. Continue to the airport, station or onward connection specified in your proposal, leaving appropriate time for check-in and departure procedures.
Your stay ends after the hotel nights listed for this route. If you prefer a later departure, extra night or extension, discuss the arrangements before booking so we plan the accommodation and transfers together. International flights, meals after check-out and additional services are separate unless expressly included in your written quote.
Departure day. No additional hotel night included.
Your complete package
Your written proposal confirms the hotels and services selected for your dates. The daily itinerary describes the planned experience, with optional additions identified separately.
Planned package
- 7 nights in selected four-star or higher accommodations.
- Arrival and departure arrangements at the locations agreed in your proposal.
- Intercity travel and local ground transfers listed in the confirmed program.
- Selected guided visits, sightseeing and admissions as quoted.
- Travel4Real planning and coordination of the confirmed itinerary.
- Meals, tastings, ferries and domestic flights only where expressly listed in the quote.
Separate unless listed
- International airfare and travel insurance.
- Local hotel and visitor taxes payable at the destination.
- Meals, drinks, gratuities and personal purchases.
- Optional activities and unlisted admissions or transfers.
- Rental-car fuel, parking, insurance and excess charges unless the selected rental terms include them.
Hotels, transport and pace
We confirm hotel names, room categories and transport before booking. Tell us about mobility needs, luggage and preferred walking distances during planning. Seasonal boats, mountain services and weather-dependent activities require date-specific checks.
Planning your trip
Is this a scheduled group departure?
This is a customized package with dates and services agreed for your party. Your proposal specifies whether individual activities use a private guide, a shared tour or independent time. No fixed group size or guaranteed departure is implied.
What does the price depend on?
Your travel dates, party size, room requirements, hotel choices and confirmed services determine the quote. Pricing is on request. We do not present historical client costs as current rates.
When should we contact you?
Contact us at least two months before departure. Six to eight months gives more choice for accommodation and popular experiences. We arrange complete packages of at least seven nights rather than individual services.
Are museums, cruises and special visits guaranteed?
Tickets and seasonal services depend on availability. We confirm the chosen visits and transport before booking, and agree alternatives when a service does not operate on your dates.
Where do we meet our guides and drivers?
Meeting points are your hotel lobby, the arrival terminal, station or a central location specified in your final travel documents. Exact meeting details follow the confirmed arrangements.
Read our trip-planning FAQs for the planning process, payments, travel insurance and cancellation information.
Plan your 8-Day Ireland: Dublin, Cork, Castles & Galway
Share your preferred dates, number of travelers, room needs and any changes you would like. Please include reference T4R-11707 so our team matches your request to this route.