This tour captures the best of what Dublin, the ancient east coast and Belfast have to offer.
Staying 4 nights in a top Dublin hotel, you will get a taste of many different experiences, while having a base in a capital city famed for its friendliness.
Get to know Dublin with a personalized guided tour of Dublin city, finding the capital’s major attractions such as Trinity College, the Book of Kells, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse. Beyond these well-known highlights, you’ll also be introduced to “hidden Dublin”, her best loved neighbourhoods and attractions chosen to match your interests.
Day trips with your own Driver Guide mean you can relax while being immersed in the Irish landscape and her stories. This trip can be tailored to your interests and heritage but as a taster, we suggest including Wicklow, Newgrange, Kilkenny and Northern Ireland.
Ireland’s rich history is awe-inspiring when you visit Brú na Bóinne, Newgrange & the Boyne Valley, an ancient wonder of Neolithic Age in Europe. Learn about our pagan past and marvel at passage tombs created 5,000 years ago, now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Less that south of Dublin, Wicklow is known as the ‘Garden of Ireland’. Spectacular natural scenery of mountains, lakes, meandering glens and a long coastline provide the backdrop to a unique mix of historical and religious sites such as Glendalough, impressive manor houses and gardens, lively pubs and local breweries.
The smallest city in Ireland, Kilkenny is also one of the prettiest. Medieval buildings stand with colourful shops along its narrow lanes. Black Abbey and Kilkenny Caste are particular stand-outs and your Driver Guide will show you the very places to savour the atmosphere.
Travel to Northern Ireland from Dublin to experience a different story of Ireland. Reminants of Ireland’s troubled political can still be seen but you’ll also experience the cosmopolitan and creative vibe of Belfast, where you can taste the finest seafood, hear some of the best musicians in the land and find out the real story behind the RMS Titanic.
Game of Thrones fans will be treated to close-up views of the many filming location sites scattered throughout Northern Ireland. From the Dark Hedges to Winterfell and some of the quieter scene highlights, our driver guides know just where to find them!
Throughout your trip, your Driver Guide will tailor stop-offs and detours to create an unmatched experience of Ireland…all customised for you!
MAP
- Dublin
- Newgrange
- Wicklow
- Kilkenny
ACCOMMODATION
Merrion Hotel, Dublin
5 Star Hotels Ireland
Many of the 142 bedrooms and suites overlook period landscaped gardens. Guests can dine in the 2-star Michelin Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud or The Cellar Restaurant and Bar. The intimate No 23 cocktail bar waits as does the Tethra Spa which boasts an 18m pool, steam room, fully equipped gymnasium and two private treatment rooms. The...
The Shelbourne
5 Star Hotels Ireland
Looking out onto the glorious St. Stephen’s Green, The Shelbourne is perfectly positioned in the heart of Ireland’s capital. For nearly 200 years, it has been the center of the city’s social and cultural life and the favorite destination of visitors from around the world. Settle into The Shelbourne: with exquisitely appointed guest rooms, an...
The Merchant Hotel, Belfast
5 Star Hotels Ireland
The Merchant Hotel offers unparalleled five-star service and the height of luxury in the heart of Belfast’s historic Cathedral Quarter. The rich history and heritage of this grade-A listed building are complemented by a wealth of modern, multi-award winning facilities and services with every comfort the modern traveler could wish for.
Dublin, East Coast & Belfast
TRANSPORT
When you tour Ireland with Ireland Chauffeur Travel, you travel in style and luxury. We provide the very best touring transport so your private chauffeur driver will guide you around Ireland in the latest luxury Mercedes and Land Rover Range Rover vehicle models.
EXPERIENCES
Why not enhance your tour with some of these recommended Experiences along the way! These can be arranged with your Travel Advisor when customizing your itinerary (please note Experiences are not included unless requested)
Book of Kells at Trinity College
The Book of Kells Exhibition is a must-see on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin. Located in the heart of Dublin City, a walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College Dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent Old Library building was constructed, and which displays the Book of...
Brú na Bóinn & Boyne Valley
Newgrange, an ancient wonder of Neolithic Age in Europe. Newgrange is a large grass covered mound covering an area of over one acre with large kerbstones which are richly decorated with megalithic art. The tour of the monument involves travelling through a chamber into the center of the tomb. Here you will experience a re-enactment...
Fireside Storytelling
Ireland is the land folklore, legends and storytelling. At Ireland Chauffeur Travel, we adore Ireland’s famed fireside storytelling sessions and we want to share that with you. We will arrange an authentic, engaging and private storytelling and music session with one of our favourite famed storytellers … and all in the comfort of your hotel...
Guinness Storehouse
Wander through the seven floors that make up the Home of the Black Stuff, and learn about its rich heritage and see how our famous drink is actually brewed. Once you reach the top you’ll get to sit back and enjoy a pint of perfection as well as an unequaled panoramic view of the city.
Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
Established in 1796, Kilmainham Gaol is a former prison in Dublin where numerous revolutionaries were locked up and executed. The guided tour of Kilmainham Gaol starts off at the prison’s chapel, where Joseph Plunkett married Grace Gifford shortly before being executed for participating in the Easter Rising. Visit the cells, still gloomy and dank and...
National Gallery of Ireland
The National Gallery of Ireland is in the heart of Georgian Dublin. It houses over 2,500 paintings and approximately 10,000 other works in different media. The Yeats museum is a special favourite, with works by Jack B Yeats, his father John Butler and other members of this artistic family. We can arrange private guided tours...
Shopping Spree
Love fashion and shopping? Dublin’s Grafton Street has you covered with big name favourites and an institution of Irish fashion – Brown Thomas. Let us arrange a local stylist to accompany you on your shopping trip to introduce you to Irish designers and ensure you are dressed to impressed!
Garden of Ireland
Wicklow is rightly known as the Garden of Ireland due to the spectacular natural scenery which couple mountains with lakes and meandering glens and a long coastline. The Sally Gap, a high mountain drive is akin to being in the Wild West and the lush landscapes of Glendalough, the Glen of the two lakes nestled...
Garden Tours
Wicklow’s gardens are abundant and absolutely beautiful. Stroll through the magic in the world-renowned Powerscourt Garden and Waterfall, walled garden of Mount Usher in Ashford, 19th century National Botanic Garden Kilmacurragh and the gardens of Elizabethan-Revival mansion Kilruddery. Private guided tours with experts can be arranged on request.
Medieval Mile Kilkenny
The former St Mary’s Church has been converted into a modern museum and as the starting point of the ‘Medieval Mile’ trail, it brings to life Kilkenny’s history as Ireland’s premier medieval city. Kilkenny’s 800-year story is told with a contemporary twist within the new museum. The customer experience contains a long colourful interactive table...
Belfast Titanic Experience
This award-winning tour experience will allow you discover: the truth about the myths surrounding the sinking; what happened to Bruce Ismay, the owner of the White Star line and who survived the sinking; how the brother of the man who designed Titanic became Northern Ireland’s second Prime Minister. Across the road, enjoy tea in the...
Get Political
There are two sides to every story and there’s nowhere that this is more true than Belfast. Let us arrange a private tour to learn about Northern Ireland’s political past and present and visit Belfast’s neighbourhoods and political murals.
Food Delights
Ireland is a food island and each corner represents a different part of our food heritage. Whether in Belfast, Dublin, Donegal, Galway, Cork or the Causeway Coast, we can arrange a customized walking Food Tour of the area to introduce you to the local produce and producers…with tasty samples of course too!
Farm Friends
Ask anyone in Ireland if they are related to a farmer and they’ll surely say yes! We have built great relationships with some of the extra fun people whose live and breath agriculture and they’ll be happy to welcome you onto their working farm. Depending on the season, meet new-born lambs, watch sheepdogs at work,...
Foraging on Land and Sea
Foraging is a great way of gathering tasty and natural ingredients from hedgerows, fields, woods, country lanes and pathways of Ireland, not to mention the seaweed on the coast! If you would like to spend a few hours outdoors and slowly exploring the countryside and beaches, let us introduce you to one of our foraging...
Game of Thrones
A loop of the Causeway Coastal Route, from Belfast to the north Antrim coast, on one of the world’s best driving routes, according to Forbes. This route includes the Giant’s Causeway and locations now famous as Game of Thrones filming locations, such as the Glens of Antrim, Cushendun and the Dark Hedges. What are you...