Two exciting and wonderful weeks in Ireland!

Ireland | Sep 4 - Sep 17, 2025

The two weeks that we just competed in Ireland was fantastic, thanks to Jane and her colleagues at Kimkim. This is our second European vacation using Kimkim and Jane, and I really enjoyed working with them. They listened to us regarding our travel style and desired destinations and activities and between emails and video conferencing, the plan came together. And it remained flexible until it was time for Kimkim to made the paid reservations, which let me make a few tweaks to the plan

This was a vacation using public transportation, staying in 5 cities/towns over the two weeks. Jane and team arranged the hotels, tour tickets, train tickets, transfers between cities with no train and airport transfers. The city overview and suggestions that was part of our final electronic packet was well done and fill of good information

Their after hours access was great; I used it the last evening to make 100% sure my 6am taxi was confirmed for departure day.

Overall, I am very satisfied. I like having access to Kimkim’s in country experts and think this alone is of great value to me. Thanks, Jane and everyone who helped us have this experience

Hotel Reviews

Cassidys Hotel

Dublin

Well appointed with friendly staff and excellent breakfast

Location

Walking distance to many sights with a bus and tram station within a few yards of the hotel front door

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Hyde Hotel

Galway

Facilities at this hotel as well as staff were excellent

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to main sights of the city

Staff

Very helpful and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Quayside B&B

Dingle

Very charming B&B. Rooms were small but adequate, as was bathroom. The two staff we worked with very nice and helpful

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right next to the docks so I could see the fishing boats every day

Staff

Super helpful, Maurice has great stories and so much local experience

Cleanliness & Comfort

Earls Court House Hotel

Killarney

Authentic Irish hotel, period furniture, extremely late room!

Authenticity & Character

The interior was wood floors and antiques and so pretty

Location

About a 20 minute walk to main downtown

Staff

So nice especially the breakfast staff who remembered what we wanted tj drink and our room number after the first Night!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Leonardo Jurys Inn

Cork

This property needs a refresh but was very comfortable

Authenticity & Character

Seemed More like a businessman hotel but there were definitely tourists there as well

Location

Right in the river for pretty walk, area felt safe despite the bus station next block

Staff

Friendly, helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean, nice Breakfast but all From the buffet

Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch

Dublin 8

Location right across from Christchurch Cathedral and easy walk to Temple Bar and Trinity College made it very convenient

Authenticity & Character

Modern, seems Recently renovated

Location

Staff

Very friendly at check in, made us a breakfast box to bring to the airport

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Transfer/Taxi

Ireland

We did the train Dublin to Galway. Kimkim got the reserved seat tickets in advance which really helped

Irish Dancing Show

Galway

Wow!! What great music and dance! This was a fabulous recommendation from Jane and Kimkim

Transport

Having a prearranged taxi was a great plan. It was raining after the show and we walked straight out to our waiting driver.

Trinity College Library : The Book of Kells Experience

Dublin

Historical!! A must for us

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private Tour from Galway to Dingle

Galway

This was a great way to see the sights with a local guide as we moved from Galway to Dingle

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

A Private Half-Day Tour of the Dingle Peninsula

Ireland

Verify knowledgeable guide, very comfortable car

Killarney Jaunt & Afternoon Tea

Killarney

Fun way to see sights in the national park and hear stories from a local. Our guide had 40 years experience!

Afternoon Tea - Atrium

Dublin

One of Best Tea we have ever done in a beautiful room

Quality of Experience