Best of Ireland - 8 days Self-Drive Tour Car Tour Best seller
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Description
Make your trip to Ireland unforgettable with this 8 days self-drive tour that kicks off with the best of Dublin, followed by Ireland's must-see historical sites, charming towns, music-filled pubs and seaside getaways. With this tour you can choose your desired car category and stay in 3/4* stars hotels, bed & breakfast or a combination of both.
What´s Included
- 7 nights of accommodation (Choose between 3/4* hotels, Bed & Breakfast or a mixture of both)
- Car rental for 8 days (Choose car category)
- Unlimited mileage, CDW and TP (theft protection) insurances
- Leaflet with practical information on the nature, history and culture of Ireland
- Taxes and service charges
Additional information
Overnight in:
- Co. Dublin for 1 night
- Co. Galway for 2 nights
- Co. Kerry for 2 nights
- Co. Cork for 1 night
- Co. Dublin Co. Wicklow for 1 night
The Highlights:
- Dublin City
- Guinness Store House
- 6th Century monastic settlement
- Kylemore Abbey
- The Burren
- Cliff of Moher
- Ring of Kerry
- Kilkenny & Bunratty Castle
- The Blarney Stone
Map
Itinerary
DAY 1
Welcome to Dublin!
Welcome to Dublin!
Arrive in Dublin. Pick up your chosen car and drive to your Dublin accomodation. In the afternoon, take in the attractions of Europe’s most popular city. Don’t miss Trinity College, the Book of Kells, the National Museum, the National Gallery and trendy Temple Bar. Overnight in County Dublin.
DAY 2
Dublin to Connemara
Dublin to Connemara
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. Overnight in Co. Galway.
DAY 3
Connemara
Connemara
Spend a full day touring the unspoilt area of Connemara. Highlights of this magical region include Clifden, the Sky Road, Roundstone, Killary Harbour, the Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey and the Maam Valley. Irish is still spoken in many parts of this area.
Overnight in County Galway.
DAY 4
Connemara to Killarney
Connemara to Killarney
An early morning start to catch the spectacular Cliffs of Moher— which fall 200m steeply into Atlantic ocean. Pass through the haunting
area of the Burren—a leftover from the last glacial period, visiting Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, where one can stop for a pint of stout
at durty Nellies. Continue on to Adare Village before arriving in Killarney. In the afternoon stroll around Muckross House and Gardens where the nineteenth century Victorian mansion is set against the stunning beauty of Killarney Lakes and National Park.
Overnight in Co. Kerry.
DAY 5
Ring of Kerry
Ring of Kerry
A full day tour of the famous Ring of Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most scenic touring routes. At 110 miles long, it circles
the awe-inspiring Iveragh Peninsula. You’ll feel as if you have moved into nature’s mystic arena, and truly you have, as you pass between soft mountains, through forest glades, around bogs, rivers, lakes and pristine beaches. The road between the magnificent
MacGillycuddy Reeks Mountains presents secret passes and valleys dotted along the fabled shores of Dingle and Kenmare Bays. Overnight in Co. Kerry.
DAY 6
Killarney to Cork
Killarney to Cork
Drive to Cork, Ireland’s second city. One must visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone followed by a browse in the Woollen Mills. Either head for Kinsale or explore the Jameson Heritage Centre and finally before the end of the evening see the Shandon Bells and the Cork City Goal. Overnight in County Cork.
DAY 7
Cork to Dublin
Cork to Dublin
Head for Cashel where you will catch sight of its Rock. The Rock of Cashel is a spectacular group of medieval buildings set on a rocky outcrop of limestone, looming above the town of Cashel, County Tipperary. There is a 12th Century round tower, High Cross and
Romanesque Chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century castle and the Hall of the Vicars. In the afternoon stop in medieval Kilkenny. Take time to visit Kilkenny Castle and the Kilkenny Design Centre before making your final journey back to Dublin.
Overnight in Co. Dublin.
DAY 8
Departure
Departure
Morning at leisure to either shop for those souvenirs on Grafton Street or spend a few hours taking in more of all the wealth of attractions that you may have missed earlier. Depart for Dublin Airport.