13 Days Wild Atlantic Coast Tour of Ireland Car Tour

Welcome to Dublin

Arrival in Dublin and time to explore the highlights of the Irish capital. Visit the Phoenix Park or enjoy a picnic in St Stephen’s Green Park. Visit Croke Park, the home of Irish sports, and learn more about Irish football and Hurling in the GAA Museum. In the evening take the opportunity to enjoy a pint of Guinness in one of the many musical pubs in Temple Bar or join one of the many different musical pub crawls. Overnight in Co. Dublin.

Enniskillen - Donegal

Leave Dublin after breakfast 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, which promotes local materials and tradition in their production.

Overnight in Co. Donegal.

Inishowen Peninsula

Take a drive up to the beautiful peninsula of Inishowen and visit Ireland’s most Northern point—Malin Head. Alternatively, take the loop around the Fanad

peninsula, which will lead you to one of Irelands most beautiful beaches at Ballymastocker Bay, which is popular among water sport enthusiasts. Visit Fanad Head, home to the Fanad lighthouse, of which locals claim that it is higher than the Eifel Tower! Overnight in Co. Donegal.

Sligo-Mayo

Leave Donegal after breakfast for county Sligo. Take a dip in one of the many traditional seaweed baths along the Sligo coast, a mix of hot Atlantic seawater and

hand harvested fresh seaweed. Stop at Killala Bay and take a “Wild Atlantic Cultural tour”, where you will meet many interesting and tasty inhabitants of the coast and you will also learn how to prepare those for a little evening feast after the tour . Overnight in Co. Mayo.

Achill Island

Achill Island, Ireland biggest island, is connected to the mainland via a bridge. Follow the 40km ring road across the island, which will take you along sandy beaches, green hills, steep cliffs and breath-taking views over the Atlantic ocean. Visit the deserted village sheltering under Slievemore Mountain, which was known as one of

the last booleys in Europe in the early 20th century. Visit the charming little village of Keel and continue to the Western end of the ring road to find a beautiful sandy beach nestled in a picturesque green bay. Overnight in Co. Mayo.

Connemara

Visit Westport in the morning, the charming seaside resort in County Mayo. Enjoy the magnificent view over the Clew Bay and its innumerable little islands from

Croagh Patrick, Irelands holy mountain. You will drive down to the beautiful countryside of Connemara, stop at Killary Harbour, Irelands only Fjord, and continue to Galway along Connemaras rough Atlantic coastline. Enjoy the lively atmosphere in Galway in one of the many traditional musical pubs in the evening.

Overnight in Co. Galway.

Aran Islands

Take the ferry from Rossaveal in the morning to visit one of the Aran islands in the Galway Bay. Rent a bike on Inis Mor, the biggest and most popular of the islands,and tour the Ireland, taking in its rich ancient heritage including the impressive Dun Aengus Fort looking over the steep cliffs. For more peace and quiet opt for the ferry to Inis Man, which is the least visited of the islands and offers the most authentic experience for visitors in terms of scenery and hospitality.

Overnight in Co. Galway.

Cliffs of Moher - Loop Head - Kerry

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. Continue along the Western coast of Co. Clare up to Loop Head, where the river Shannon meets the Atlantic. Plunge into one of the many water activities in Kilkee and relax along the promenade or take a drive to the Shannon mouth to spot the local dolphin herd. Overnight in Co. Clare/Co. Limerick.

Dingle Peninsula

Dingle is the smallest of the three Kerry peninsulas, but it has a lot to acclaim for in terms of beauty, authenticity and “the real Ireland”. Dingle is one of the

Gaeltacht regions in Ireland , where people still use Gaelic language and old traditions in their every day routine. Follow the coastal road up to Slea Head, the most Western point in Europe, laze on the beautiful sandy beach and enjoy the views of the Blasket Islands . Visit the colourful Dingle village in the afternoon, famed for it’s extraordinary seafood and its famous inhabitant—Fungi the dolphin! Overnight in Co. Kerry.

Iveragh Peninsula

Follow along Ireland most famous coastal road today—the Ring of Kerry. The more than 170km long ring road takes you along beautiful little villages, stunning bays and valleys as well as breath-taking views over the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the picturesque fishing village Portmagee for a mouth watering seafood lunch or please your sweet tooth by visiting the Skellig Chocolate along the Skellig Ring Road at the Western tip of the peninsula. Overnight in Co. Kerry.

Ring of Beara - Cork

Today you will explore the beautiful Ring of Beara, the most Southern of the three peninsulas in the South East. Take the adventurous ride over to Dursey Island

with Irelands only cable car and take in the few sights of the small islands, which is famed for its glorious sunsets. Continue to Cork along the scenic coastal road of

Southern County Cork. Overnight in Co. Cork.

Cork - Dublin

Spend some time in Irelands second largest city in the morning, visit the famous English market for some local delicacies and visit the Cork coffee roasters for a morning break. Visit the Rock of Cashel on your way back to Dublin, one of the seats of the former high kings of Ireland and an important ecclesiastical centre. Enjoy a last delicious pint in one of Dublins many pubs in the evening. Overnight in Co. Dublin.

Departure

Time at leisure in Dublin and transfer to the airport.