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- Hit the road in Ireland on an 8-night self-drive tour around lively Dublin, Europe’s most popular city, before exploring Ireland’s incredible countryside and rugged coastline.
- Enjoy included excursions to the Guinness Storehouse and beautiful Kylemore Abbey, and visit the famous Cliffs of Moher and the scenic Ring of Kerry.
- Stay in either Standard or Premium hotels, depending on your selected offer, and start each day with an included full Irish breakfast!
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Begin your trip in Dublin, and explore cultural highlights like St Paul’s Cathedral and Trinity College. Visit the Guinness Storehouse, traditional pubs and experience Dublin’s world-class nightlife. Continue on across the rolling plains to Galway, stopping at the old Johnny Locke's distillery en route if you wish.
Enjoy an included excursion to Kylemore Abbey, and marvel at the impressive Cliffs of Moher. Take Ireland’s most famous scenic ring road, the Ring of Kerry, and hike through national parks, provincial towns and explore Kilkenny Castle.
Our offers:
8-night Tour in Standard Hotels or 8-night Tour in Premium Hotels
Day 1: Arrival in Dublin
Day 2: Dublin
Day 2: Dublin - Galway
Day 4: Galway
Day 5: Galway - Clare
Day 6: Clare - Kerry
Day 7: Ring of Kerry
Day 8: Kerry - Dublin
Day 9: Departure
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Day 1 to 2: Dublin
Day 1: Arrival in Dublin
Arrive in Dublin and explore the attractions of Europe’s most popular city. Dublin has a wealth of treasures for the visitor with cultural delights like St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Trinity College to name but a few!
For those who prefer a more relaxed look at the capital, a leisurely browse through the main shopping area of Grafton Street is an absolute must. Overnight in Co. Dublin.
Day 2: Dublin
Spend the day in Dublin. In the morning, explore The Guinness Storehouse, a unique experience where the visitor can discover what goes into making a pint of Guinness.
In the afternoon, visit the famous Georgian quarter of Dublin, which incorporates some of Dublin's loveliest 18th-century streets, squares, and landmarks.
In the evening, enjoy the pubs of Temple Bar, an area on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin. Overnight in Co. Dublin.
Day 3 to 5: Galway
Day 3: Dublin – Galway
Leave Dublin and travel west across the rolling plains of central Ireland. En route, you will pass through the town of Kilbeggan where you may like to pause to visit the old Johnny Locke’s distillery.
Later at Athlone, you may like to visit the nearby 6th Century monastic settlement at Clonmacnoise, one of Ireland’s most important sites. Continue to Co. Galway for overnight.
Day 4: Galway
Today you will drive through the wild and rugged landscape of Connemara, a beautiful, wide and lonely bog region. Visit the famous Kylemore Abbey, a former Victorian Castle with extensive gardens and lovely walks along the small lake.
Visit the Connemara National Park and enjoy the view over the coastal islands from the 445m summit of Diamond Hill. Overnight in Co. Galway.
Day 5: Galway - Clare
Drive through the unique Burren region, a leftover from the last glacial period, before reaching the impressive Cliffs of Moher, which fall 200m steeply into the Atlantic Ocean. Overnight in Co. Clare.
Day 6 to 9: Kerry
Day 6: Clare - Kerry
Today, visit the famous Cliffs of Moher on the West Coast, which rise 200m high from the ocean. You can take an extensive 40 km walk along the cliffs from Doolin all the way to Liscannor.
Clare is famous for its waves and surf, so you can visit the small seaside village of Lahinch to rent a board or take a surfing lesson. Follow the coastal drive to Loop Head. You can board a boat trip in Kilkee or Kilrush to explore the Shannon sanctuary and visit the local dolphin herd. Overnight in Co. Kerry.
Day 7: Ring of Kerry
Today, you will follow Ireland's most famous scenic ring road - the Ring of Kerry. Visit the small fishing village of Portmagee on Valentia Island and take a long walk on the sandy beach at Derrynane before visiting the historic Derrynane House.
Head back to Killarney via Molls Gap and Ladies View. In the afternoon you can explore the beautiful Killarney National Park. Enjoy the views from Torc Mountain before ascending along the Torc waterfall. Walk along the shores of the Killarney lakes up to Muckross House, a beautiful, and elegantly furnished Victorian mansion. Overnight in Co. Kerry.
Day 8: Kerry - Kildare
Leave Killarney and travel toward the southeast of Ireland, taking in the provincial towns of Mallow and Clonmel. Visit the famous Rock of Cashel, once the seat of the high kings of Ireland and an important ecclesiastical site in the early Middle Ages.
Stop off in the medieval capital of Ireland for a visit to Kilkenny Castle and perhaps the Kilkenny Design Centre. Overnight in Co. Kildare.
Day 9: Departure
This morning, head to Dublin Airport for your departure.
Your Tour Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Maximum room capacity
Stay in either Standard hotels, or Premium hotels, in Double or Twin Rooms, carefully selected by our travel experts for your comfort and convenience.
Standard Hotels:
Dublin: Cassidy's Hotel, Academy Plaza Hotel, or similar
County Galway: Flannerys Hotel, or similar
County Clare: Auburn Lodge Hotel, or similar
Killarney: Hotel Killarney, or similar
County Dublin: Red Cow Moran Hotel 4*, or similar
Premium Hotels:
Dublin: The Address Connelly 4*, or similar
County Galway: Menlo Park Hotel 4*, or similar
County Clare: Shannon Springs Hotel 4*, or similar
Killarney: Innisfallen Hotel 4*, or similar
County Kildare: Red Cow Moran Hotel 4*, or similar
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay, with a full Irish breakfast served each morning.
Your Journey —
Flights:
It may be possible to choose from a selection of flight options at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
It may be possible to add return airport transfers at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee (flight inclusive offers only - subject to availability). For inbound transfer arrangements, please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.
Car Hire:
For the freedom to explore your destination at your own pace, make the most of included car hire with your booking. Please note, you cannot be guaranteed a specific make of car within a certain group. The lead name on the booking will be confirmed as the named driver. The named driver must present a credit card in their name when collecting the car (credit cards in other names will not be accepted). The named driver must also present a full valid driving licence on the collection of the vehicle and in some cases, a credit card or cash deposit will be required. Please ensure that you check your car hire documents carefully once received as this will advise if there are any taxes/charges to be paid locally as well as potential mileage restrictions. Other fees may be applicable in addition to the cost of your car rental for any additional products added to your car rental.
Please note: drivers for the rental car must be aged 23 years or older.
Your Destinations —
Dublin
Take a stroll through Dublin’s elegant Georgian streets and squares, making your way to Trinity College at the heart of the city. Visit the beautiful Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of the four Christian gospels dating to the 9th century, and one of the country’s finest national treasures. From there you can wander up Grafton Street for the best that the city has to offer in shopping, exploring the wonderful side streets that are full of cosmopolitan coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques.
Enjoy lunch in one of the many fantastic restaurants. Afterwards, explore the troubled story of Ireland’s struggle for freedom and independence by visiting the atmospheric and moving Kilmainham Gaol. If you prefer something at a gentler pace, stroll through the grounds of the nearby Royal Hospital Kilmainham which is home to the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA).
Galway
In the heart of western Ireland, Galway is the halfway point and the only city along the entire 2500 km route known as the Wild Atlantic Way. Arty and bohemian, the city is best loved for its offbeat cafe-bar culture, where the sound of live music follows around every street corner. Remnants of the medieval town walls lie between trendy boutiques, and a long promenade gives way to sandy beaches.
