Hey there, I'm Deirdre 👋
My role as Sales & Marketing Manager with Vagabond means that I help visitors choose tours every day.
7 days is one of our most popular tour durations.
All of the itineraries below pack A LOT into just one week and — we think — they're superb value for money.
The early decisions you will make while planning a trip to Ireland are some of the most important.
For example, what is your travel style? Do you want to hike and bike? Or focus more on castles and culture?
Read on, intrepid traveller, to answer these questions and understand the key differences between our 7 day tours of Ireland.
First Things First...
It's important to understand the key difference between our two tour styles.
On Vagabond Cultural Adventures, we'll get your heart pumping.
Your adventure will not only feature fun, history and culture but will have an upbeat tour pace.
You will be able to choose from a menu of adventure activities like hiking, biking, horseback-riding and sea-kayaking.
You'll leave your hotels earlier than on Driftwood tours and, most of the time, return later. That's so we can pack more into each day.
With Driftwood Journeys of Discovery, we've dialled down the pace to give you more quality time.
You are still guaranteed laughter and relaxation, just in a more chilled style.
We'll focus your experience on quaint towns, great food, traditional Irish culture, crafts and music.
You can compare our two tour styles in more detail here
Now that you know our two tour styles, and without further ado, here's my comparison of our 7 day tours of Ireland...
7 Day Vagabond Magnetic North Adventure Tour
What's It Like?
Experience an in-depth north-western and Northern Ireland tour with plenty of adventure activities thrown in for good measure!
- HISTORIC CITIES. Visit Belfast and Derry/Londonderry; the twin cities located at opposite ends of Northern Ireland. Both have .
- COASTAL VISTAS. Drive the breathtaking Causeway Coastal Route. Take a boat under Slieve League, Europe's highest accessible sea cliffs.
- BUCKET LIST DESTINATIONS. Hike to the Giant’s Causeway along a coastal path. Learn the folk and geological explanations for this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site..
- LOADED WITH ADVENTURE. Sea kayak in northern Donegal, horse-ride on an Irish beach and hike to Ireland's highest passage tomb, in Armagh.
- SMART HOTELS. Savour a spa experience at Mount Falcon. Expore the quaint town of Westport from the boutique Wyatt Hotel.
You'll Love This 7 Day Tour of Ireland If...
- ✅ You enjoy travelling to less-famous, less-obvious destinations
- ✅ You're mdoerately fit, enjoy hiking for up to 2.5 hours and are ready to take on adrenaline-fuelled activities
- ✅ You're interested in 20th century Irish history & politics or want to get under the skin of contemporary Irish identity
- ✅ You don't mind an upbeat tour pace and changing hotels each night
Tour Price From €1,867.50
(Single Supplement for solo travellers starts at €295)
Read full tour details on the 7 Day Vagabond Magnetic North Tour Page
7 Day Vagabond World Tour of Ireland
What's It Like?
This is a compact Ireland adventure tour featuring highlights from the famous Wild Atlantic Way, along with some special hidden gems in the southwest.
- MIX FAMOUS WITH FAR-FLUNG. See well-known sights like the majestic Cliffs of Moher and discover amazing backroad secrets too!
- DOWNTIME IN DINGLE. Spend quality time in Kerry, with 2 fun nights in the lively town of Dingle. Expect plentiful pubs, live music and great food.
- A SMORGASBORD OF ACTIVITY. Exciting optional extras such a boat tour of the Skellig Islands, biking, surfing, sea kayaking and rowing.
Read a day-by-day tour diary for the 7 Day World Tour of Ireland
You'll Love This 7 Day Tour of Ireland If...
- ✅ You've got a bucket list of top Irish sights
- ✅ You're fit, hungry for adventure and ready for an upbeat tour pace
- ✅ Spectacular natural scenery is high on your priority list
- ✅ You'd prefer to feature a 2 night stay during your 7 day tour of Ireland
Tour Price From €1,867.50
(Single Supplement for solo travellers starts at €295)
Read full tour details on the 7 Day Vagabond World Tour of Ireland Page
7 Day Driftwood Irish Castles & Kingdoms Tour
What's It Like?
Experience amazing Irish culture, ancient castles, and beautiful islands on a relaxing jaunt along Ireland's southwestern Wild Atlantic Way.
- CASTLE HOTEL STAY. Stay in a historic Irish castle hotel
- RING OF KERRY FOCUS. Feel the magic and see stunning sights on the world-famous Ring of Kerry.
- FAMOUS CLIFFS & GARDENS. Walk along the spectacular Cliffs of Moher and kiss the Blarney Stone at the elegant Blarney Castle and Gardens.
- THIS ONE'S FOR FOODIES. Explore delicious Irish food in Kinsale, lreland's gourmet capital.
- BOAT TRIPS AHOY. Choose from a boat trip around the amazing Skellig Islands and a boat tour to Scattery Island.
You'll Love This 7 Day Tour Of Ireland If...
- ✅ You've dreamed of spending a night in a real Irish castle hotel
- ✅ You want to see the famous Ring of Kerry
- ✅ You'd like to stroll around quaint Irish towns and villages
- ✅ You love boat trips and exploring islands
Tour Price €1,615.50
(Single Supplement From €283.50)
Read full tour details on the 7 Day Driftwood Castles & Kingdoms Tour Page
7 Day Driftwood Treasure Ireland Tour
What's It Like?
See the Wild Atlantic Way and southwestern Ireland in a week, meeting friendly locals, natural scenery and Irish culture at every step.
- BUCKET LIST DESTINATIONS. Experience the world famous Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle.
- CASTLE HOTEL STAY. Spend a wonderful night in a Connemara castle hotel,.
- 2 NIGHTS IN DINGLE. Discover Irish crafts and "the craic" in Dingle, a harbour town of great charm and superb traditional pubs.
- FUN OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES. Enjoy a sheepdog demo on a working Irish sheep farm.
- HISTORY & CULTURE. Stroll around Ireland's historic houses and quaint villages.
You'll Love This 7 Day Tour Of Ireland iIf...
- ✅ You'd like to see the top sights in Ireland's west and southwest
- ✅ You dream of fantastic Irish scenery and landscapes
- ✅ You'd love to sit back and relax on tour
Tour Price €2,079
(Single Supplement for solo travellers starts at €395)
Read the full details on the 7 Day Driftwood Treasure Ireland Tour Page
