ProTravel - Kurzweil & Friends

Tuesday 5th August – Monday 11th August 2025

Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Overview

Picturesque coastal towns and villages, green pastoral fields, soaring cliffs, wild barren landscapes, the crash of the ocean, the laugh of a local. Ireland is romantic, and authentic, a home away from home where both old and modern seem to cohabit seamlessly on a small island in the middle of the sea. Packed with history and tradition your days are spent exploring the island of Ireland’s famous and off-the-beaten-track sites of natural, cultural and political interest. A world-renowned food scene means your evenings are spent dining in style and with the promise of a pub just around the corner, music and laughter are never far away. Your trip to Ireland will surprise and delight you but the people of Ireland will stay with you, long after your journey has taken you home.

Day by Day

Day 1 - Tuesday 5th August - Céad míle fáilte

Arriving in Ireland today, a private transfer will meet you at arrivals and take you to your centrally located 5-star hotel. Check-in is at 3 pm but feel free to drop your bags, freshen up, or grab a bite to eat. This afternoon, you will enjoy a walking tour with a local private guide through this vibrant capital city, with its mix of 1,000 years of architecture from the mediaeval to Georgian to modern. See the Georgian-style Merrion Square, lush St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin Castle and O’Connell Street, the site of the ‘1916 Uprising’ that led to Ireland’s independence in 1922. Your guide is also a historian who will bring the city to life with colourful tales of life in the city in times gone by. Enjoy dinner at one of Dublin’s many award-winning restaurants before ending the night in a cosy pub.

Overnight: Dublin | The Westbury Hotel
Room Type: x2 Westbury King
Meals Included: None

Day 2 - Wednesday 6th August - Head West

This morning, your private guide will meet you in the lobby of The Westbury & after some short introductions together you will begin your journey west. If you wish, take the time to walk along the banks of the River Shannon, a waterway that divides the East from the West and eventually empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Hear about the drowned goddess who gave the river its name, visit a monastic monument, and learn about Viking raids. You’ll check into your 18th-century manor house and once you’re settled, you’ll join your guide for a welcome dinner on-site to chat about the week to come.

Overnight: Ballyvaughan | Gregans Castle
Room Type: x2 Superior Double
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 - Thursday 7th August - Hiking in The Burren

This morning after a lovely breakfast to fuel you up, you’ll set off for the Mullaghmore Loop Walk in The Burren. Its unique, striated limestone landscape was shaped by ancient seas and is famous for its Mediterranean and alpine wildflowers. The region is steeped in history as well, with over 2,500 historical monuments to be explored. You’ll have lunch at a local tearoom followed by a visit to the adjoining Burren Perfumery where only natural and organic ingredients are used in production. It’s the oldest working perfumery in Ireland! This evening at a local pub, the owner and resident whiskey expert will treat you to an appreciation session and will introduce you to a few of the lesser-known Irish whiskeys. Tastings are entirely optional and the host can provide a range of soft drinks, as well.

Overnight: Ballyvaughan | Gregans Castle
Room Type: x2 Superior Double
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Friday 8th August - Burren Farm Tour & Tasting

This morning after a lovely breakfast to fuel you up, you will pay a visit to a charming, locally-owned goat farm for an immersive tour and tasting. Meet and feed the tribe, visit the milking parlour, and learn about the history of goat farming in Ireland and the traditional methods used to care for them and produce award-winning goat cheese. You’ll witness the cheese-making process firsthand and enjoy a tasting of their full range of Irish cheeses, right there on the farm! This afternoon your guide will take you further south to Killarney, incorporating some stops to stretch the legs along the way.

Overnight: Killarney | Aghadoe Heights
Room Type: x2 Garden Superior
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Saturday 9th August - Killarney National Park

The day ahead is devoted entirely to exploring the vast forested lands of Killarney National Park – the jewel in the county’s crown. Begin your day with a tranquil private boat ride on the lakes of Killarney National Park, taking in the lush green and blue scenery from a unique angle. After lunch at a traditional cafe along the shores of the lake, enjoy an engaging hike up Torc Mountain descending into the canopy of trees below. Return to your charming accommodation this evening, sitting down to a delicious dinner in Ireland’s southwest.

Overnight: Killarney | Aghadoe Heights
Room Type: x2 Garden Superior
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 - Sunday 10th August - The Beara Peninsula

Too often overlooked by visitors, the Beara Peninsula is a hidden paradise. At each turn, there is a new view to marvel upon, with panoramas over the hidden valleys, rocky slopes, sheep-dotted hills and far-away lakes. This morning you will meet a guide and member of the local historical society as they lead you through the history and impact of the peninsula’s prominent copper mine. She is quite a character and a wonderful storyteller as she brings to life the sounds and sights of the contemporary Industrial Age workers living within this stunning landscape. After lunch in a seaside village, you’ll journey back to Killarney, taking in the coastal scenery and mountainous backdrops as you go. Your guide will join you for dinner tonight to celebrate your final night together and make a toast to the week of adventure gone by.

Overnight: Killarney | Aghadoe Heights
Room Type: x2 Garden Superior
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7 - Monday 11th August - Depart

This morning, your guide will drop you back at Dublin Airport in time for your flight to Iceland. We hope your time in Ireland has been memorable and we look forward to welcoming you to our shores once again.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Trip Details

Inclusions Read More
  • All accommodation from Day 1 to Day 7
  • Breakfast each morning, 5 lunch, 2 dinner
  • Services of an experienced and knowledgeable qualified guide from Day 2 to Day 7
  • Ground transportation from Day 2 to Day 7
  • All guided hikes and activities mentioned in the itinerary, specifically;
  • Private arrival airport transfer
  • Private walking tour of Dublin
  • Entry to Clonmacnoise Monastery
  • Private Burren Farm tour
  • Private Boat tour
  • Private walking experience on Beara Peninsula
  • Personalised trip design and delivery
  • Snacks throughout the trip
  • Tips for experience providers and at included meals
  • 24 hour in-country support from the Wilderness Team
Exclusions Read More
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Activities and entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Gratuities for the main driver guide
Notes Read More
  • All suggested accommodations and services are subject to availability at the time of booking
  • A 20% deposit is required before any accommodation and services will be confirmed
  • This quote is valid for 14 days from the date quoted, after this time pricing may be subject to revision
Optional Upgrades Read More

Optional upgrades are as follows;

Gregans Castle – upgrade to a Junior Suite for €120 per night

Aghadoe Heights – upgrade to a Lake View Suite for €140 per night

Pricing Read More

The price of this trip is6,880 per person and is based on availability at the time of booking.