Ireland Easygoing Walking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Ireland Easygoing Walking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: May-Sep

From $4,799 - $5,149 /person

Dolce Tempo Journey - Cork, Killarney & Ancient Celtic Gems

There’s beauty in the little things. The sun peeking through the clouds on a gray day. The winking smile of the bartender pouring you a pint. A cup of tea in the afternoon. The laugh of a new friend. Small things—like this island off the coast of Great Britain. Come see why bigger isn’t always better. Why sunshine doesn’t always beat rain. It all makes sense in Ireland.

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Highlights

  • Be amazed by the beauty of Ireland and its varied landscapes: from rugged coastal cliffs to placid meadows and silent forests, this is the right place to experience on foot
  • Enjoy our local connections, like our fantastic guide who'll bring stories of the region to life and discover camaraderie and companionship like never before on a vacation
  • Explore the dramatic Beara Peninsula, taste Irish whiskey with aficionado John Moriarty, tour a 15th-century castle and discover Killarney's delightful craft shops and pubs
  • Relax and enjoy the hospitality of our premiere hotels, from a family-owned Victorian gem in the heart of Killarney to a regal Relais & Châteaux manor set along Kenmare Bay
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Ireland

Start/EndCork

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-3

Description

Discover the Irish culture of rambling as we walk country roads and coastal cliff trails • Visit the Gap of Dunloe, an unforgettable glacier-forged valley • Enjoy classic country cooking and the company of our local friends and hosts • Explore the rugged Beara Peninsula, little changed since Celtic times • Walk on the remote Old Killarney-Kenmare Road, passing beneath Torc's fells for expansive views of moss-covered hills •  Treat yourself in the spa in our tranquil country house • Sip a cup of tea and wander the gardens of our hotel • Tap your feet at a performance by local Kerry dancers.

Accommodations

Nights 1-3

Sheen Falls Lodge
Kenmare
Premiere Hotel

Set on a sprawling waterfront estate, this luxurious inn offers stunning views of Kenmare Bay, MacGillycuddy's Reeks and Sheen Falls. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Wake up to the serenity of Caragh Lake • Visit the memorable town of Glenbeigh, known as "The Jewel in the Ring of Kerry" • Linger in delightful Killarney and enjoy its lively craft shops and boutiques • Sing your heart out at a friendly Irish pub • Discover rocky gorges, dark forests and wind-battered peaks • Spend an afternoon in charming, colorful Kenmare • Take in views of the spectacular cliffs of Valentia Island and the sparkling waters of Caragh Lake • Enjoy the melodies of a much-loved local musician • Stroll through the Ring of Kerry's picture-perfect scenery—sometimes wild and rugged, sometimes still and subtle, but always stunning.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Ard na Sidhe Country House
Caragh Lake
Premiere Hotel

Built in 1913, this lakeside manor is beautifully set amid sprawling gardens on the world-renowned Ring of Kerry.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-3

Sheen Falls Lodge
Kenmare

Premiere Hotel

Set on a sprawling waterfront estate, this luxurious inn offers stunning views of Kenmare Bay, MacGillycuddy's Reeks and Sheen Falls. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa) 

Nights 4-5

Ard na Sidhe Country House
Caragh Lake

Premiere Hotel

Built in 1913, this lakeside manor is beautifully set amid sprawling gardens on the world-renowned Ring of Kerry.

From $4,799 /person

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