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- Lose yourself against a backdrop of some of Ireland's most inspiring coastal landscapes and most vibrant cities on this self-driven tour.
- Choose between a 6-night and a 9-night itinerary, taking in the sights of Dublin, Kerry, Connemara and much more.
- Stay throughout your adventure in a variety of charming 3*/4* hotels, all of which offer comfortable Double/Twin Rooms and delicious daily breakfasts!
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Your Itinerary In Brief —
Dive into the heart of Ireland, a land of beautiful landscapes. From navy blue lakes to rugged cliffs, endless meadows and medieval castles, you'll encounter an irresistible location brimming with charm. Ride through breathtaking wild territories, made up of atomised mountains on the sea and large scented meadows where wild ponies gallop. Visit small pubs, sample Guinness and enjoy Celtic music straight out of the time of the bards.
Our Offers
6-Night Wild Atlantic Way Fly Drive
9-Night Wild Atlantic Way Fly Drive
During their tour, our members will follow one of the itineraries as listed below.
6-Night Stay
Day 1: Arrival in Dublin
Day 2: Dublin - Clare
Day 3: Clare - Kerry
Day 4: Dingle Peninsula
Day 5: Kerry - Cork
Day 6: Cork - Dublin
Day 7: Departure from Dublin
9-Night Stay
Day 1: Arrival in Dublin
Day 2: Dublin - Donegal
Day 3: Donegal
Day 4: Donegal - County Mayo
Day 5: County Mayo - Clare
Day 6: Clare - Kerry
Day 7: Dingle Peninsula
Day 8: Kerry - Cork
Day 9: Cork - Dublin
Day 10: Departure from Dublin
Your Itinerary —
Day 1-2 of 6-night Wild Atlantic Way Fly Drive
Day 1: Arrival in Dublin
Upon arrival in Dublin, spend the afternoon taking in the attractions of Europe’s most popular city. Don’t miss Trinity College, the Book of Kells, St Patrick's Cathedral and the trendy Temple Bar. Taking a break from sight-seeing, Grafton St. (Dublin’s favourite shopping district) has everything you need to relax. Visit Bewley’s Café and enjoy an Irish coffee in a favourite venue of many of Dublin’s literary greats. Venture down Wicklow St. to find quaint bistros and the Powerscourt Shopping Centre, which boasts the perfect combination of variety and a stunning setting, or, maybe go alfresco with a picnic in St. Stephen’s Green. Once you’re refreshed, it’s back on the trail again seeking out all that Dublin has to offer.
Overnight stay in Dublin
Day 2: Dublin - Clare
After enjoying a full Irish breakfast at your hotel, spend the morning walking around Dublin, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Christchurch, Dublin Castle, the Irish Whiskey Centre and the Guinness Storehouse. Leaving Dublin, travel via Clonmacnoise (a monastic site overlooking the River Shannon). Arrive in Galway where you can visit the Galway Crystal Factory, the Spanish Arch and Galway’s Cathedral. In the afternoon Drive through the unique Burren region, a leftover from the last glacial period.
Overnight stay in County Clare
Day 3-4 of 6-night Wild Atlantic Way Fly Drive
Day 3: Clare - Kerry
After enjoying a full Irish breakfast at your hotel, drive to Doolin and take a 1-hour cruise around the famous Cliffs of Moher. Standing 214 metres above the Atlantic Ocean at their highest point and stretching for 8 km along the rugged coastline, these cliffs are sure to astound. In the afternoon, you will continue on to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, where you can stop for a pint of stout at Durty Nellies. Continue to the postcard pretty Adare Village before arriving in Killarney.
Overnight stay in County Kerry
Day 4: Dingle Peninsula
After enjoying a full Irish breakfast at your hotel, head off for a day of adventures. The Dingle Peninsula has the most rugged coastline in Ireland and is scattered with ancient huts and historic buildings. A great deal of traditional Irish heritage is maintained in this Irish-speaking (Gaelic) region (a Gaeltacht), including traditional music art and crafts. Considered by many to have some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, the peninsula also supports both a rare and unique assortment of flora and fauna. Slea Head is the most westerly point in Europe and standing there, looking towards America, instills a feeling of excitement and empathy with the millions of emigrants who took this route.
There are splendid views around Slea Head, especially of the Blasket Islands and the scattered rocks which are all part of an exploded volcanic area. In the storms of September 1588, four ships of the Spanish Armada were driven through the Basket Sound. Two reached shelter by way of great seamanship but a third sped through the Sound with its sails in tatters and crashed onto the two other ships. Nonetheless, the other two eventually returned to Spain.
Overnight stay in County Kerry
Day 5-7 of 6-night Wild Atlantic Way Fly Drive
Day 5: Kerry - Cork
After enjoying a full Irish breakfast at your hotel, set off for a day of adventures. Today, you will leave Kerry and venture into the heart of Cork, driving through the stunning landscapes of West Cork on the way. It’s no wonder that West Cork is called ‘A Place Apart’. Nature sets the pace in this beautiful southwest corner of Ireland – stretching from Kinsale to three rugged westerly peninsulas reaching into the wild Atlantic.
You’ll find more open spaces, scenery and tranquillity than it is possible to take in during one visit. Many people return year after year to re-experience the peaceful rhythm of the fishing and farming community, where the seasons are paramount and people do notice how fast the grass is growing!
Don’t miss the charming medieval fishing village of Kinsale. If you’re looking to sample some gourmet seafood then Kinsale has some of the best seafood restaurants in Ireland. If you’re not in search of something fishy, the narrow streets of this quaint village are also lined with shops, galleries and plenty more to keep you entertained before you head towards Cork city.
Overnight stay in Cork
Day 6: Cork - Dublin
After enjoying a full Irish breakfast at your hotel, set off for your return journey. Before driving back to Dublin/Wicklow, take some time to enjoy The City of Cork. Much like Venice, the city is constructed upon water with some of the main streets being built over channels. Despite the fact that the city centre is built on an island in the River Lee, the whole city is completely accessible by foot.
The city dates back to the 7th Century and was founded by St. Finbarr. Many examples of centuries old architecture still exist including the 300 year old tower of St. Anne’s Church (home to the Shandon Bells) or St. Finbarr’s Cathedral (a monument to its namesake featuring stunning French Gothic spires). For a snippet from the city’s more recent history, you need look no further than the English Market, whose stalls have been packed with foods from the world over, since Victorian times. Visit Blarney Castle - Situated 8 km from Cork City, this historic castle is most famous for its stone, which has the traditional power of conferring eloquence on all who kiss it.
Overnight stay in Dublin/Wicklow
Day 7: Departure from Dublin
After enjoying a delicious full Irish breakfast at the hotel, return your car and embark on your return journey home.
Day 1-3 of 9-night Wild Atlantic Way Fly Drive
Day 1: As seen on Day 1 of 6-night itinerary
Day 2: Dublin - Donegal
After enjoying a full Irish breakfast at your hotel, set out to visit the Guinness Storehouse. Than, leave Dublin and drive Northwest via Enniskillen. Time permitting, drive up to Malin More to visit the little Folkpark in Glencolumbcille at the most Western tip of Donegal. Stop at the impressive Slieve League cliffs at Ti Linn, the highest sea cliffs in Ireland, which rise 601m from sea level and offer magnificent views across the Atlantic Ocean. Admire the traditional Tweed weavers at Studio Donegal in Kilcar, who promote local materials and tradition in their production.
Overnight stay in County Donegal
Day 3: Donegal
After enjoying a full Irish breakfast at your hotel, take a full day tour around the Donegal Coast. You will be spoiled with natural beauty and vast landscapes along the way. Glenveagh National Park (Ireland’s largest National Park) is a great location to enjoy the country air and take in your surroundings. Covering over 16,000 hectares in the heart of the Derryveagh mountains, visitors are invited to embark on an array of walking trails with guides, which deal with different themes within the park, such as sites of historical significance.
Overnight stay in County Donegal
Day 4-5 of 9-night Wild Atlantic Way Fly Drive
Day 4: Donegal - County Mayo
After enjoying a full Irish breakfast at your hotel, set out for a day of exciting adventure. Today, we suggest visiting Achill Island. This is Ireland’s largest offshore island in County Mayo and can be accessed via a road bridge. Once there, you’ll find a plethora of activities, sights and breath-taking scenery. The Atlantic Drive takes visitors on a 40 km round trip that includes the very best of the island’s scenery. Achill is also home to five stunning Blue Flag beaches, some of Europe’s highest sea cliffs and large tracts of blanket bog, which sweep over the island’s two peaks and down to the shore.
The island holds proof of human settlement dating back 5,000 years in the form of various megalithic tombs and promontory forts. A visit to the deserted village of Slievemore is a must. Cyclists and walkers are also catered for with a host of trails and quiet lanes, which will help you to discover all that this idyllic island has to offer. The Great Western Greenway is a new 42 km long track for cyclists, walkers and runners and follows the route of the former Achill to Westport railway line.
Overnight stay in County Mayo
Day 5: County Mayo - Clare
After enjoying a full Irish breakfast at your hotel, travel to one of the most outstanding areas of natural beauty in Ireland. Connemara is one of the few remaining areas in Ireland where the native tongue (Gaeilge) is still fluently spoken as a first language. Travel through the stunning Doolough Valley and enjoy the stunning scenery of the Killary Harbour. You can even take part on a cruise on Ireland's only fjord!
Visit the exquisite neo-gothic Kylemore Abbey, nestled in a lush forest on the edge of Kylemore Lake. Clifden, Connemara's capital is well worth a visit and the scenic Sky Road drive just outside town should not be missed. However long you spend in Connemara you will be constantly enchanted by the ever-hanging scenery of mountains and valleys, lakes and beaches and bays. In the afternoon continue to Clare.
Overnight stay in County Clare
Day 6-10 of 9-night Wild Atlantic Way Fly Drive
Day 6: As seen on Day 3 of 6-night itinerary
Day 7: As seen on Day 4 of 6-night itinerary
Day 8: As seen on Day 5 of 6-night itinerary
Day 9: As seen on Day 6 of 6-night itinerary
Day 10: As seen on Day 7 of 6-night itinerary
Your Tour Hotels —
Just for you:
- Excursions to the Guinness Storehouse (day 2), the Cliffs of Moher Cruise Distillery (day 6) and Blarney Castle (day 8) included as per itinerary
- Excursion to Kylemore Abbey included (day 5 on 9-night stay only)
- Car hire included throughout, as per itinerary (Category B VW Polo or similar) - pick up and drop of Dublin Airport (car details: 4 passengers, 1 large Suitcase, 2 small suitcase, manual transmission)
3*/4* hotels
Maximum room capacity
Our members will stay at the following 3*/4* hotels in Standard Double/Twin Rooms on a Bed and Breakfast stay. All accommodation is located within 40 km of the mentioned areas/cities in the suggested properties or similar.
6-Night Itinerary Hotels
Dublin: 1-night stay at the Red Cow Moran Hotel or Castleknock Hotel or Similar
County Clare: 1-night stay at the Inn at Dromoland or Bellbridge Hotel or Similar
County Kerry: 2-night stay at the Innisfallen Hotel or Hotel Killarney or Similar
County Cork: 1-night stay at the Ambassador Hotel or Rochestown Park Hotel or Similar
County Wicklow / Dublin: 1-night stay at the Red Cow Moran Hotel or Castleknock Hotel or Woodenbridge Hotel or Similar
9-Night Itinerary Hotels
Dublin: 1-night stay at the Red Cow Moran Hotel or Castleknock Hotel or Similar
County Donegal: 2-night stay at the Station House Hotel or Dillons or Similar
County Mayo: 1-night stay at the Twin Trees Hotel or Breaffy House Hotel or Similar
County Clare: 1-night stay at the Inn at Dromoland or Bellbridge Hotel or Similar
County Kerry: 2-night stay at the Innisfallen Hotel or Hotel Killarney or Similar
County Cork: 1-night stay at the Ambassador Hotel or Rochestown Park Hotel or Similar
County Wicklow / Dublin: 1-night stay at the Woodenbridge Hotel or Castleknock Hotel or Red Cow Moran Hotel or Similar
Your Board Basis
This offer is based on a Bed and Full Irish Breakfast Stay. Please note that due to the current global health pandemic (COVID-19), certain restaurants and buffets may be closed or places and tables may be limited. We strongly recommend that you contact the hotels for further information two days before your arrival. Please note that due to the current global health pandemic (COVID-19), the cultural, leisure and wellness activities, as well as the outdoor swimming pools at these hotels may be closed or limited in terms of access. We advise you to contact the hotels or the tourist office two days before your arrival.
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.
Car Hire:
For the freedom to explore your destination at your own pace, make the 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.
Car Hire: Car hire is included throughout this offer, as per itinerary.
Please note: Guests will enjoy car category (B VW Polo or Similar) and will pick up and drop off their rental car at Dublin Airport. Car details are as follows: max 4 passengers, 1 large suitcase, 2 small suitcases, manual transmission). Guests will have 7 days car hire when choosing the 6-night itinerary and 10 days car hire when choosing the 9-night itinerary.
Welcome to Ireland —
Your Destination
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).
