14-Day Ireland, the United Kingdom and Paris Tour from Dublin

What you'll experience

Highlights

14 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Dublin

   We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
   
   
   IMPORTANT: Please note that hotel check-in time is typically at 14:00 p.m. If you need early room access, consider booking an additional night at the start of your trip.
   If you have booked additional nights, your room will be prepared upon arrival, but your trip guide will generally only contact you when the scheduled activities begin. At reception, you’ll find a sign with contact details and assistance hours for our staff. Until the tour begins, your schedule is free, and the hotel staff can assist with any inquiries.
   
   
   Optional activities: During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. We recommend booking these activities well in advance through the Europamundo app or your "My Trip" link to ensure availability. Last-minute bookings may result in limited availability (e.g., tickets, coach seats).
   
   
   Note: The timings in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust schedules as needed to make sure you have the best experience.
   Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Maldron parnell square(PARNELL SQUARE WEST DUBLIN 1 CP D01 HX02), Clayton leopardstown(Sandyford Business District, Central Park, Dublin 18)
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   Day 2 — Dublin

   Dublin – Panoramic tour of the city. Our guide will tell us all about Dublin´s rich history, including its Georgian neighborhoods, bustling city center streets, and the University. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore the Irish capital at your leisure. You can stroll along the banks of the River Liffey, visit various museums, or explore the famous Guinness Storehouse (admission not included).
   
   
   Note: Occasionally, depending on our arrival time in Dublin and the daylight hours, the tour may take place the previous afternoon.
   
   
   
   

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Maldron parnell square(PARNELL SQUARE WEST DUBLIN 1 CP D01 HX02), Clayton leopardstown(Sandyford Business District, Central Park, Dublin 18)
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   Day 3 — Dublin - Powerscourt - Kilkenny - Cashel - Cork

   Total distance covered: 330 km.
   
   
   Scenery: Pleasant landscapes, forests, hills, and picturesque villages along the way.
   
   
   08:30 a.m. – Departure from Dublin. We’ll begin our trip to Powerscourt, located just outside Dublin.
   09:15 a.m. – Powerscourt. We will visit the magnificent Powerscourt Gardens, designed in the 18th century and considered the most beautiful in Ireland (admission included). Admire the fountains, Japanese Gardens, and pet cemetery.
   
   
   10:30 a.m. – Departure from Powerscourt. We’ll continue south, passing through Wicklow Mountains National Park.
   12:30 p.m. – Kilkenny. We’ll have time for lunch and a stroll in this lively city, known for its castle, cathedral, and beer houses.
   
   
   02:30 p.m. – Departure from Kilkenny.
   03:30 p.m. - Cashel. We’ll visit the medieval fortress Rock of Cashel, symbolizing the Irish struggle against the English. Tickets included, with time to explore the village.
   
   
   05:00 p.m. – Departure from Cashel.
   06:15 p.m. - Cork. Arrival in the evening. Time for a stroll around the center of Ireland´s second-largest city. Dinner at the hotel will be included.
   
   
   
   

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Clayton silver springs(Tivoli CP T23 E244 CORK)
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   Day 4 — Cork - Kinsale - Killarney - Adare - Limerick

   Total distance covered: 245 km.
   
   
   Scenery: Beautiful landscapes, especially in Killarney National Park.
   
   
   08:15 a.m. – Departure from Cork.
   09:00 a.m. - Kinsale. We´ll stop at Charles Fort to admire the ocean views beside this seventeenth-century fortress. Then, we´ll head to the center of the village, considered the prettiest of all Ireland’s fishing villages. Enjoy some time to stroll through the historic center with its maritime charm.
   
   
   10:30 a.m. – Departure from Kinsale.
   12:30 p.m. - Killarney, a popular tourist city in the heart of Ireland. After some time for a stroll and lunch, you´ll enjoy a romantic Jaunting Car Tour through the National Park (included), taking you through gardens and along the lake to Ross Castle with its beautiful lakeside views. Here, we’ll include a short cruise to enjoy the scenic surroundings of the lake.
   
   
   04:00 p.m. – Departure from Killarney. We’ll continue our journey with a brief stop in Adare, a small village known for its picturesque stone houses with thatched roofs and the ruins of an ancient abbey.
   06:00 p.m. - Limerick. Free time.
   
   
   07:30 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel. Dinner will be included.
   
   

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Maldron limerick(Sothern Ring Road, Roxboro CP V94 EDP4 Limerick)
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   Day 5 — Limerick - Bunratty Castle - Cliffs of Moher - Galway

   Total distance covered: 190 km.
   
   
   Scenery: Impressive scenery at the Moher Cliffs.
   
   
   08:30 a.m. – Departure from Limerick.
   09:00 a.m. - Bunratty Folk Park. Admission to this open-air museum complex is included. This marvelous park offers a glimpse into Ireland’s past with its traditional cottages, old markets, and medieval castle. Enjoy some time to stroll.
   
   
   10:30 a.m. – Departure from Bunratty Folk Park. We’ll travel to the coast through green scenery and hills.
   11:30 a.m. - Moher Cliffs, overlooking the ocean (admission included). Those who wish can walk to O’Brien’s Tower (tickets not included, sometimes closed due to weather). Time for lunch.
   
   
   02:00 p.m. - Departure.
   03:00 p.m. - Caherconnell Fort. Arrival at this circular stone Celtic fort in the heart of the karstic scenery of Burren National Park. You might be lucky to see some shepherd dogs in action, herding sheep.
   
   
   04:30 p.m. - Departure. We’ll stop to take photos in the Poulnabrone Dolmen area. Our route will continue through beautiful scenery and little isolated villages.
   
   
   06:15 p.m. - Arrival in Galway, with time to explore the city and its university atmosphere.
   07:45 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel.
   
   
   
   
   

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Clayton galway(OLD MONIVEA ROAD BALLYBRIT), Maldron sandy road(Headford Point Sandy Road Galway CP H91 ET6N Co. Galway,)
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   Day 6 — Galway - Cong - Clonmacnoise - Dublin

   Total distance covered: 295 km.
   09:00 a.m. – Departure from Galway.
   10:00 a.m. - Cong. Arrival in this little picturesque town in a stunning lake area where John Ford filmed The Quiet Man. We will explore the ruins of the Royal Abbey and stroll around the fantastic Ashford Castle, now a hotel. Enjoy some free time.
   11:30 a.m. - Departure. We'll head towards the center of Ireland.
   01:00 p.m. - Clonmacnoise. We'll visit the ancient monastery ruins, founded in the 6th century along the banks of the Shannon River. This remarkable site is renowned for its towering Celtic crosses and historic tombs (tickets and guided tour included).
   03:45 p.m. – Departure from Clonmacnoise. We'll continue our route.
   05:15 p.m. - Dublin.
   Note: Due to ongoing restoration work at Clonmacnoise, visits will be shorter than scheduled (limited to 1-hour stop). To make the most of our day, we will stop in Athlone for 90 minutes. You will have time for lunch and a stroll around this vibrant town on the banks of the River Shannon, which is famous for its medieval castle, and for being the home of Ireland´s oldest official pub. We´ll be arriving at Dublin around 06.00 p.m.
   Note: The Clonmacnoise complex only allows a limited number of visitors at a time. Your visit time may vary depending on availability, so we might need to adjust the schedule to ensure all planned visits are made.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Maldron parnell square(PARNELL SQUARE WEST DUBLIN 1 CP D01 HX02), Clayton leopardstown(Sandyford Business District, Central Park, Dublin 18)
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   Day 7 — Dublin - Caernarfon - Liverpool

   Total distance covered: 200 km.
   
   
   Scenery: We’ll pass through Wales, enjoying beautiful maritime landscapes along the Irish Sea. Remember to keep your passport handy, as it may be required to enter the United Kingdom.
   
   
   06:45 a.m. - Departure from the hotel to board the modern ferry, which departs at 08:05 a.m. The crossing will take approximately three and a half hours. Occasionally, due to technical reasons or bad weather, we may take a different ferry. In which case, the schedule will be adjusted accordingly.
   
   
   11:30 a.m. – We’ll disembark in Holyhead, a port on an island in North Wales.
   
   
   12:15 p.m. - Caernarfon. After crossing the Britannia Bridge, we’ll arrive at this coastal town, a World Heritage Site, featuring a spectacular castle that dominates the bay and medieval streets. This is where heirs to the British throne, such as the Prince of Wales, have been crowned since the 14th century. Enjoy some time to explore and have lunch.
   
   
   01:30 p.m. - Departure from Caernarfon. We’ll follow the coast towards England.
   04:30 p.m. - Liverpool. Enjoy a short bus tour through this World Heritage Site with the second-largest port in the United Kingdom, famous for the Beatles. We recommend visiting the Beatles Museum (admission not included).
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Mercure atlantic tower(Chapel Street), Novotel paddington village(3 Paddington Village, Liverpool L7 3FA, Reino Unido)
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   Day 8 — Liverpool - Stratford - Oxford - London

   Total distance covered: 400 km.
   
   
   Scenery: Picturesque hilly countryside.
   
   
   08:00 a.m. - Departure from Liverpool. We’ll head towards the heart of England.
   11:00 a.m. - Stratford-upon-Avon. This charming town, Shakespeare´s birthplace, is known for its beautiful gardens and Tudor houses. Enjoy time to visit Shakespeare´s Birthplace (admission not included), stroll around, and have lunch.
   
   
   01:00 p.m. - Departure from Stratford. We’ll travel through the beautiful landscapes of the Cotswolds, known for its rolling hills and charming thatched cottages.
   02:30 p.m. - Oxford. Enjoy free time in this prestigious university city to visit one of its spectacular colleges and explore the historic streets.
   
   
   04:30 p.m. - Departure from Oxford.
   06:00 p.m. - London.
   

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ibis london earls court(47 LILLIE ROAD, Earls Court CP SW6 1UD LONDON), Premier inn hanger lane(Ritz Parade, Hanger hill, W5 3RA Londres)
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   Day 9 — London

   City tour of London. We’ll start our tour first thing in the morning. The itinerary will vary depending on the local guides, traffic, and weather. You’ll visit Hyde Park, Oxford Street, the City, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, the Thames, Piccadilly Circus, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. During the tour, we’ll stop at Buckingham Palace to watch the changing of the guard (though sometimes this ceremony does not take place). We’ll end the tour in the city center. In the afternoon, you´ll have free time, with the option to join our guide for an excursion to Windsor Castle.
   
   
   06:00 p.m. We’ll meet at Piccadilly Circus for a guided walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, enjoying its vibrant atmosphere, theaters, and entertainment.
   
   
   08:30 p.m. We’ll return by bus to the hotel from Piccadilly.
   
   
   Note: In some cases, the evening program might be organized for the previous day, upon arrival in London.
   

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ibis london earls court(47 LILLIE ROAD, Earls Court CP SW6 1UD LONDON), Premier inn hanger lane(Ritz Parade, Hanger hill, W5 3RA Londres)
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    Day 10

    Enjoy a free day to take in the charm of this city, exploring and discovering its memorable places.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ibis london earls court(47 LILLIE ROAD, Earls Court CP SW6 1UD LONDON), Premier inn hanger lane(Ritz Parade, Hanger hill, W5 3RA Londres)
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    Day 11 — London - Amiens - Paris

    Total distance covered: 434 km.
    
    Scenery: Enjoy a ferry crossing followed by views of green, flat landscapes.
    
    Note: Remember to carry your passport with you, as you may need it when leaving the UK. Please note the time change when entering France; you will need to set your watch forward one hour (if it is 11:00 a.m. in London, it is 12:00 p.m. in France).
    
    07:30 a.m. – Departure from London.
    09:30 a.m. - Dover. We’ll board a ferry to cross the English Channel and enter France (ferry departure around 11:30 a.m. / 12:00 p.m. French time). The ferries are modern, offering exchange offices, restaurants, shops, and spacious lounges. Enjoy the crossing! The trip will last one hour and 15 minutes. We’ll arrive at the port of Calais, where there may be a brief technical stop to change buses. At 3:00 p.m. we’ll continue our journey.
    
    5:00 p.m. - Amiens - Arrival in this city, renowned for its Gothic cathedral. Take a walk through its lively narrow streets, explore the floating gardens, and visit the house where Jules Verne lived.
    
    6:30 p.m. – Departure from Amiens.
    9:00 p.m. - Paris.
    

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Novotel p. d´italie(22 Rue Voltaire Le Kremlin Bicetre), Mercure paris pte versalles expo(36 38 Rue du Moulin 92170 Vanves Pars)
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    Day 12 — Paris

    Total distance covered: 80 km.
    07:45 a.m. - Departure from Paris.
    08:30 a.m. - Versailles. Arrival to the Palace of Versailles (tickets not included; please note that there may be long lines to enter due to the large number of visitors). This grand palace, once the residence of French kings, offers a fascinating glimpse into the culture and history of France.
    11:30 a.m. - Departure from Versailles. Departure time may vary if there are delays entering the palace. Upon returning to Paris, we'll head to Montmartre, a bohemian artists' district where we can admire the Sacré Coeur Basilica and wander through its picturesque square and winding alleys.
    03:00 p.m. - We'll start a two-and-a-half-hour panoramic tour of Paris with a local guide. This tour will take us to iconic landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, La Madeleine, Place de la Concorde, the Opera, the Louvre, the Tour Saint-Jacques, the City Hall, Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame, the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon, the Sorbonne, the Luxembourg Garden, Les Invalides, the École militaire, Champ de Mars, the Eiffel Tower and the banks of the Seine. We'll have brief stops near Les Invalides and Champ de Mars. After the tour, we'll return to the hotel, with an optional stop in the city center for those who want to enjoy more free time in Paris.
    At the end of this enriching day, the guide will suggest an optional evening outing to a cabaret or variety show, such as the Moulin Rouge or Paradis Latin.
    Note: Due to the high volume of tourism in Paris, the order of the services offered in the city may vary.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Novotel p. d´italie(22 Rue Voltaire Le Kremlin Bicetre), Mercure paris pte versalles expo(36 38 Rue du Moulin 92170 Vanves Pars)
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    Day 13 — Paris

    08:30 a.m. - Departure from the hotel. We’ll head to the Eiffel Tower, where tickets to the second floor are included (please note that there may be long waits due to the high number of visitors). The second floor offers the best views, providing an optimal altitude for seeing the city below (which is less visible from the third floor) and offers a better overall perspective compared to the first floor. From this vantage point, you can see up to 70 km on a clear day. After descending the tower, we’ll enjoy a scenic boat trip along the Seine River, offering stunning views of Paris´ iconic monuments and bridges. This journey lasts approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. Afterward, you’ll have some free time.
    
    
    Note: If wait times at the Eiffel Tower are too long, we might reschedule the visit to a different time (or on Sunday) for your convenience.
    
    
    

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Novotel p. d´italie(22 Rue Voltaire Le Kremlin Bicetre), Mercure paris pte versalles expo(36 38 Rue du Moulin 92170 Vanves Pars)
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    Day 14 — Paris

    After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
    
    Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.
    

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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