Juniper Tours luxury custom Ireland tours: Dublin, Belfast, Kilkenny, Dingle, Cliffs of Moher, Wild Atlantic Way, Ring of Kerry, Galway, castle hotels, Ireland honeymoon. Ireland specialists: Taryn Harrison, Audrey Gabrys.
Ancient, wild, and completely unlike anywhere else.

Luxury Ireland Tours

Juniper Tours designs luxury, fully private Ireland tours — built around you, down to the last castle and coastline. No group coaches, no pre-set packages.

Best Time to VisitMay – October
Most Booked#1 Juniper Destination
Trip TypesCustom · Honeymoon · Self-Drive
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4.9★ Luxury Travel Reviews
Specialist: 85+ Ireland Visits
100% Private — No Group Tours
Castle & Boutique Stays
Free 30-Min Consultation
Why Ireland

Ancient, wild, and completely unlike anywhere else in Europe.

Ireland is one of those places that works on you slowly. The landscapes are dramatic — the Cliffs of Moher, the moonscape of the Burren, the impossibly green countryside of County Kerry — but what stays with travelers long after they’re home is something less obvious. The pace. The people. The way a conversation with a stranger at a pub can turn into an invitation.

It’s also one of the most logistically satisfying countries to travel through. Whether you’re self-driving along the Wild Atlantic Way or moving between luxury castle hotels with a private driver, Ireland rewards planning and punishes rushing. Our specialists have been designing Ireland itineraries for decades — the depth of knowledge behind every booking means you get the real hotels, the real experiences, and none of the tourist traps.

Designed Around You
Self-drive freedom or fully chauffeured luxury — your itinerary is built around how you want to experience the country, not a fixed departure schedule.
Castle Stays & Boutique Hotels
Ireland has some of Europe’s finest castle hotels — places that are genuinely extraordinary to stay in. Our specialists know which ones actually deliver.
Most-Booked Destination in Europe
Ireland consistently ranks as Juniper Tours’ most requested destination. Our team has designed more Ireland itineraries than any other country — the depth of local knowledge behind every booking is unmatched.

Great European travel is an investment. Most clients spend $5,000–$15,000 per person for a complete custom Ireland itinerary — trips start at $2,500 and your specialist will walk through exactly what that looks like for yours.

The Cliffs of Moher rising above the Atlantic on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way
Sample Itinerary

Self Drive Tour of Ireland — 9 Days

Dublin · Kilkenny · Dingle · Galway

This is a sample itinerary — for inspiration only. Every Juniper trip is designed from scratch around you. Many clients love an itinerary very similar to this one — if something here resonates, your specialist can build something just like it (or better) specifically for your travel style, dates, and group.

1
Arrive in Dublin
Dublin City+
You land in Dublin and settle in. This first day is built for gentle immersion — your specialist will have pre-arranged the perfect introduction depending on your interests. An Irish food tour through the city's markets and historic neighborhoods, a tour of the Guinness Storehouse with views across the skyline, or simply a walk along the quays and an early evening in one of the city's great old pubs. The goal is simple: arrive, breathe, and start to feel the rhythm of the place.
Overnight: Dublin
Dublin is small for a capital city but dense with history, culture, and personality. Today is a full day to explore — a historical walking tour through Georgian squares and cobbled lanes, a cruise along the River Liffey, or a morning at the Chester Beatty Library followed by an afternoon in the Liberties. Your specialist will have shaped the day around your interests. By evening, Temple Bar and beyond offer some of Ireland's best live traditional music.
Overnight: Dublin
After breakfast you collect your rental car — compact, automatic, and pre-arranged — and set out into the Irish countryside. Your first stop: Powerscourt Estate, one of Ireland's finest gardens, set against the backdrop of the Wicklow Mountains. From there you take the scenic route south through Wicklow, the "Garden of Ireland," with dramatic moorland and valley views. By afternoon you arrive in Kilkenny, one of Ireland's best-preserved medieval cities.
Overnight: Kilkenny
A full day in the Marble City. Kilkenny Castle is the centerpiece — your specialist can arrange a private guided tour of one of Ireland's finest surviving Norman structures. Beyond the castle, the medieval streets reward slow exploration: craft galleries, independent restaurants, and some genuinely excellent craft beer from the Smithwick's brewery that has called Kilkenny home since the 14th century. The afternoon is yours to wander at your own pace.
Overnight: Kilkenny
Today's drive west is lined with some of Ireland's most famous landmarks. Blarney Castle, the dramatic Rock of Cashel rising from the Tipperary plains, and the original Jameson Distillery in Midleton — all are en route and all worth a stop. Your specialist helps you choose based on your interests and timing. By evening you arrive in Dingle, a small harbor town on the far western edge of Ireland with some of the country's finest restaurants and most atmospheric pubs.
Overnight: Dingle
The Dingle Peninsula is one of Ireland's most spectacular stretches of landscape — and today it's entirely yours. Drive the famous Slea Head loop for dramatic coastal views and ancient archaeological sites, visit the Dingle Distillery for a tasting of its award-winning whiskey and gin, or take a boat out on the water. Evenings in Dingle have their own particular magic — traditional music sessions, fresh seafood, and a town small enough that you quickly start to feel like a local.
Overnight: Dingle
An early start and one of the great drives of this itinerary. Head north along the Wild Atlantic Way toward the Cliffs of Moher — 700 feet of limestone cliff face dropping sheer into the Atlantic, stretching for five miles along the Clare coast. You can walk the cliff path for as long as you like, or take in the views from below on a ferry out on the water. From there it's a relatively short drive north into Galway, Ireland's bohemian western capital.
Overnight: Galway
Galway rewards time. The city itself — its pedestrianised Latin Quarter, its street musicians, its particular combination of student energy and centuries-old character — is easy to spend a morning in. For the afternoon, consider heading north into Connemara: one of Ireland's wildest and most beautiful landscapes, passing the Connemara Mountains and Kylemore Abbey tucked into its lake-reflecting hills. Your specialist can arrange a guided half-day or leave it entirely to your own pace.
Overnight: Galway
A final Irish breakfast, then you head south to Shannon Airport to return your rental car and depart. Most guests leave already thinking about their next visit — Ireland has a way of making itself feel unfinished. Your Juniper specialist is available if any questions come up on departure day, and your in-app itinerary remains accessible throughout.

Love this route? Let’s build it around you.

This is a starting point, not a fixed package. Many Juniper clients travel something very similar — customised for their travel style, dates, and accommodation level. Book a free call and your specialist builds from here.

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Sample Itineraries

Luxury custom Ireland tour ideas to inspire your trip

Every itinerary below is a starting point, not a fixed package. Click any card to see the day-by-day — then book a free consultation and your specialist will build something just like it (or better) around you.

Best of Ireland 10-day tour — Juniper Tours
SampleMost Popular
10 Days

Best of Ireland

Dingle · Kilkenny · Dublin · Belfast

The perfect first introduction to Ireland — coastal drama in the west, medieval cities in the midlands, a vibrant capital, and Northern Ireland's extraordinary history. City life, country life, and Atlantic coastline in one journey.

1–2
Arrive DublinDublin

Private airport transfer, Dublin orientation, Guinness Storehouse or food tour.

3–4
KilkennyKilkenny

Kilkenny Castle, medieval streets, craft breweries.

5–6
Dingle PeninsulaKerry

Slea Head loop, Dingle Distillery, traditional music sessions.

7
Cliffs of MoherClare

Wild Atlantic Way drive, Cliffs of Moher cliff walk.

8–9
Dublin & BelfastNorthern Ireland

Titanic Quarter, political murals, Giant's Causeway.

10
DepartDublin Airport

Private transfer, departure.

9 nights · 4★+Daily breakfastRental car or driver-guidePrivate airport transfers
Romantic Ireland 15-day honeymoon tour — Juniper Tours
SampleHoneymoon
15 Days

Romantic Ireland

Dublin · Galway · Kerry · Killarney · Kildare

Ireland's most romantic regions woven into fifteen unhurried days. Castle hotel stays, the Wild Atlantic Way at leisure, intimate countryside inns, and experiences chosen for couples who want to feel Ireland rather than check it off.

1–3
DublinDublin

Arrive, city exploration, Georgian squares, fine dining.

4–5
KildareKildare

Castletown House, K Club countryside, spa day.

6–8
Galway & ConnemaraGalway

Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey, Ashford Castle stay.

9–11
Kerry & DingleKerry

Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, castle hotel stays.

12–13
KillarneyKillarney

Killarney National Park, Muckross House, jaunting cars.

14–15
Return DublinDublin

Final luxury stay, Michelin dinner, depart.

14 nights · castle & boutique staysDaily breakfastPrivate driver-guideRomantic extras throughout
Ireland castle hotels and whiskey tour 8 days — Juniper Tours
SampleLuxury
8 Days

Castle Hotels & Whiskey Tour

Dublin · Limerick · Cork · Kildare

Two of Ireland's finest pleasures: genuine castle hotel stays and a guided tour through the country's extraordinary whiskey-making tradition. A private driver-guide handles everything — fully relaxed from arrival to departure.

1
Arrive DublinDublin

Private transfer, Merrion Hotel check-in, evening at leisure.

2
Kildare CastleKildare

Drive to Kildare, castle hotel check-in, grounds and spa.

3–4
Limerick & DromolandClare

Dromoland Castle stay, Clare whiskey distillery tour.

5–6
Cork & MidletonCork

Jameson Distillery, Ballymaloe House, local food scene.

7
Blarney & WicklowCork & Wicklow

Blarney Castle, Powerscourt Estate, return to Dublin.

8
DepartDublin Airport

Private transfer, departure.

7 nights · castle hotelsDaily breakfastPrivate driver-guideDistillery visits arranged
Irish City Break Dublin and Belfast 7 days — Juniper Tours
SampleCity Break
7 Days

Irish City Break

Dublin · Belfast

A focused week in Ireland's two great cities — Dublin's literary streets, Georgian squares, and Michelin dining paired with Belfast's regenerated waterfront, Titanic quarter, and political history. No driving required.

1–3
DublinDublin

Trinity College Book of Kells, Georgian Dublin, Guinness Storehouse, literary pub tour.

4
Dublin to BelfastBelfast

Private train transfer, hotel check-in, Belfast orientation walk.

5–6
BelfastBelfast

Titanic Quarter, political murals, Cathedral Quarter, Michelin-starred dinner.

7
DepartBelfast or Dublin

Transfer to airport, departure.

6 nights · city hotelsDaily breakfastPrivate train between citiesWalking tour inclusions
Self Drive Tour Ireland 9 days — Juniper Tours
SampleSelf Drive
9 Days

Self Drive Tour of Ireland

Dublin · Kilkenny · Dingle · Galway

A compact automatic and nine days to discover Ireland at your own pace. Dublin, medieval Kilkenny, the Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher, and Galway — all pre-booked, all pre-planned, all waiting for you.

1–2
DublinDublin

Arrive, collect rental car, Dublin city exploration.

3–4
KilkennyKilkenny

Powerscourt, Wicklow scenic route, Kilkenny Castle.

5–6
DingleKerry

Blarney, Rock of Cashel, Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head loop.

7–8
GalwayGalway

Cliffs of Moher, Wild Atlantic Way, Connemara day.

9
DepartShannon Airport

Car return, Shannon Airport departure.

8 nights · 4★+Compact automatic rental carDaily breakfastFull offline itinerary app

Don’t see your Ireland?

Scotland & Ireland combinations, Ireland & UK itineraries, multigenerational family trips — tell your specialist what you have in mind and they’ll build from there.

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Planning an Ireland Honeymoon?

Ireland is Juniper’s most-booked honeymoon destination. Castle hotel stays, the Wild Atlantic Way, dramatic cliff walks, and intimate countryside inns combine to make Ireland one of the world’s genuinely romantic choices for a first international trip together. Taryn Harrison has designed more Ireland honeymoons than any other specialist in the country.

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What’s Included

Everything handled. Nothing left to chance.

Hand-Selected Accommodations
Castle hotels, boutique country houses, and 4-star city properties — chosen specifically for your travel style and the experience you want, not from a generic list.
Private Transfers & Transport
Airport pickups, inter-regional transfers, self-drive compact automatic rental, or a private driver-guide — all arranged and confirmed before you travel.
Daily Breakfast
Breakfast is included daily at your accommodation — whether that's a Georgian Dublin hotel, a countryside castle, or a West of Ireland guesthouse.
Pre-Arranged Experiences
Whiskey distillery visits, Cliffs of Moher ferry tickets, guided Kilkenny Castle tours, traditional music sessions — all confirmed in advance.
Travel App & Offline Itinerary
Your full day-by-day itinerary, accommodation details, and specialist contact — accessible on your phone throughout Ireland, including in rural areas with limited signal.
In-Destination Support
Local partner numbers for on-the-ground help, plus your Juniper specialist remains reachable for anything that needs escalation while you travel.
Your Ireland Specialists

The people who will design your Ireland trip.

You work directly with a specialist who knows Ireland deeply — not a call center. Ireland is our most-designed destination; the knowledge behind every booking reflects decades of firsthand experience.

Taryn Harrison — Ireland Travel Specialist
Taryn Harrison
Ireland · Scotland · Iceland · UK
25Years
85+Ireland Visits
CMSCCertified

Juniper’s most tenured specialist. With 25 years of experience and over 85 personal trips to Ireland, Taryn is a Certified Master Specialist in Celtic Countries and a former Peace Corps volunteer. She knows which castle hotel has the best breakfast, which Dingle pub has the best session on a Tuesday night, and which booking needs to be made six months out or it won’t happen.

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Audrey Gabrys — Ireland Travel Specialist
Audrey Gabrys
Scotland · Ireland · UK

Having lived across six countries, Audrey brings a genuinely international perspective to every itinerary. She specializes in Scotland’s Highlands and islands — the remote, the dramatic, the deeply local — and designs Ireland and UK itineraries with the same firsthand depth.

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Lexi Blade — Juniper Tours Travel Specialist
Lexi Blade
Italy · Switzerland · Portugal · Spain

Florence and Austria-based, Lexi designs European itineraries from inside the destinations she plans. Her accommodation relationships are personal — she knows which properties genuinely deliver and which look better in photos than they feel in person.

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Traveler Reviews

What our Ireland travelers say

★★★★★

“Our trip was the experience of a lifetime. Taryn knocked it out of the park 10x over. This was our honeymoon and our first time traveling outside of the States. The scenery was incredible, the food an absolute treat.”

Amelia M. · Ireland Honeymoon
★★★★★

“Should you book the travel advisor? My husband and I have a simple but passionate answer: undoubtedly YES! Taryn blew them all out of the water. Two countries, ten counties in fifteen days — absolutely the most perfect honeymoon.”

Chelsea M. · Ireland & Scotland
★★★★★

“My family of 6, from a 4 year old to a 71 year old, traveled through Ireland with 2 private drivers who were so accommodating and informative. Every aspect of our trip went smoothly and every detail was attended to.”

Kathleen W. · Ireland Family Trip
★★★★★

“I randomly came across Juniper Tours on a Google search. I’m glad I did. Our specialist put together a perfect getaway to Ireland for our honeymoon — everything from the hotels to attractions to the recommended restaurants was amazing.”

Matt J. · Ireland Honeymoon
★★★★★

“We just got back from a tour in Ireland and Scotland put together by Juniper. From the moment we landed at Dublin to the time we left, we experienced a truly memorable vacation. Each of the 6 of us will have these memories forever.”

James L. · Ireland & Scotland
★★★★★

“Juniper helped us out of a huge jam on short notice. Truly an unbelievable once-in-a-lifetime experience — a wonderful, stress-free trip from start to finish. We would not hesitate to recommend them.”

Christopher B. · Ireland Trip
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Common Questions

Ireland travel questions

Late spring (May–June) and early fall (September–October) offer the best combination of mild weather, longer days, and manageable crowds. Summer (July–August) has the best weather but the busiest sites — book well in advance if traveling then. Ireland is genuinely beautiful year-round: winter travel brings dramatic skies, fewer tourists, and a more intimate local experience.
Most Juniper Ireland itineraries run 9–14 days, which gives you time to move through multiple regions without feeling rushed. A 7-day trip works well for a focused itinerary — Dublin and one region. 10–14 days lets you experience the full island coast-to-coast, which is the way most clients describe their ideal trip when they start planning.
Yes — Ireland is Juniper's most-booked honeymoon destination. Castle hotels, dramatic coastal scenery, intimate countryside stays, and genuine Irish hospitality make it a deeply romantic choice. It's also a popular first international trip, and the combination of English language, easy driving, and extraordinary landscapes makes it accessible without feeling ordinary.
Not necessarily. Juniper designs both self-drive itineraries (compact automatic car) and fully chauffeured trips with a private driver-guide. Self-drive is popular with independent travelers comfortable driving on the left — and the freedom of the open road in Kerry or Connemara is genuinely special. Chauffeured is ideal if you want to fully relax and take in the scenery without navigating. Your specialist will help you decide.
Great European travel is an investment. Most Juniper clients spend $5,000–$15,000 per person for a complete custom Ireland itinerary — trips start at $2,500 and your specialist will walk through exactly what that looks like for yours. Pricing depends on trip duration, accommodation level, and whether you choose self-drive or chauffeured travel.
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