Itinerary Details
Day 1: Arrive in Dublin
Welcome to Dublin Airport. After picking up your car rental transfer into Dublin city. Depending on your arrival time, spend some time exploring the historic capital city.
The original castle was built during the medieval period, which forms a significant part of the city’s history from its establishment by the Vikings at the end of the 9th century, through the splendor of the Georgian period and on to the conflicts of the War of Independence and the Civil War.
Overnight in Dublin.
Hotel: Green Isle Hotel (4 Star Rating)
Green Isle Hotel is conveniently located in Newlands Cross, just off the N7 Naas Road in Clondalkin. One of the top Dublin Hotels, the Green Isle is located just 5 minutes from the Red Cow Luas Depot, enabling visitors to easily navigate their way around Dublin. It is also just 20 minutes from Dublin Airport, making it the perfect stop before an early flight.
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Day 2: Journey West to Sligo & DonegalDepart for the West of Ireland and Wild Atlantic Way route. Travel to Sligo, also known as Yeats Country as the scenery inspired many of the great works of W.B. Yeats, the Nobel Prize winning Irish writer. Sligo is famed for its beaches and surfing at places such as Strandhill and Mullaghmore. You could indulge yourself by taking a rejuvenating traditional seaweed bath.
Overnight in County Sligo/County Donegal.
Hotel: Clayton Hotel Sligo (4 Star Rating)
A really unique property offering superb amenities. Sligo is the gateway city for the North West of Ireland. Situated just 2 hours from Dublin, Sligo can be reached easily via N4, N15 and N16 national routes. With 315 generously proportioned bedrooms and hotel Suites it is one of the largest hotels in Ireland. All rooms also contain mini bar, safe, black out curtains, full size hair dryer and full size iron/board, interactive TV and free broadband.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 3: Discover Slieve League & Sligo’s Scenic CoastDiscover the magnificent cliffs at Slieve League amongst the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Traveling from Sligo via Donegal town and Killybegs, the home of Ireland's largest fishing fleet and continue to the village of Carrick. Make the easy climb to the top of Knocknarea mountain to view Queen Maebh's Cairn, the legendary chieftain Queen of Connemara and enjoy the view over Sligo Bay and the mountains and lakes of this beautiful county.
Overnight in County Sligo/County Donegal.
Hotel: Clayton Hotel Sligo (4 Star Rating)
A really unique property offering superb amenities. Sligo is the gateway city for the North West of Ireland. Situated just 2 hours from Dublin, Sligo can be reached easily via N4, N15 and N16 national routes. With 315 generously proportioned bedrooms and hotel Suites it is one of the largest hotels in Ireland. All rooms also contain mini bar, safe, black out curtains, full size hair dryer and full size iron/board, interactive TV and free broadband.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4: Ancient Landscapes of County MayoToday, explore the Ceide Fields at Ballycastle, the largest Stone Age monument and the oldest known field systems in the world.
Continue via Newport town famous for both its freshwater fishing and Sea angling. The town is now situated in the heart of the 42km Great Western Greenway, the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland.
This particular B and B (Ave Maria Farmhouse) is located on the border of Counties Mayo and Sligo.
Overnight in Mayo/Connemara.
Hotel: Ave Maria Farmhouse (3 Star Rating)
A genuine Irish welcome awaits guests of Ave Maria Farmhouse, County Sligo. A delightful, family-run dairy farm, guests are treated to fresh tea/coffee and delicious home baking on arrival. With a sumptuous breakfast menu, including the farm's own produced meats, guests will be ready to take on the exceptional Sligo scenery. Beautiful beaches, lively pubs and great restaurants are just 1km from the house, and the pretty village of Templeboy is also just 5km away. Ave Maria Farmhouse is a working dairy farm. Your host Mr. Mulligan will show guests around the farm where they can see cows being milked (about 700 cows!) - all year around. Also at certain times of the year if guests are lucky enough they will get the chance to see the cows calving.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5: Explore Achill Island & WestportTake time out to explore the island of Achill, cross the road bridge to experience many outdoor activities from hillwalking to fishing and angling.
Discover the small charming Heritage town of Westport, It has delightful Georgian streetscapes and stone bridges over the Carrowbeg River. On the edge of the town, you can visit Westport House and Country Park where there are activities for all the family.
This particular B and B (Ave Maria Farmhouse) is located on the border of Counties Mayo and Sligo.
Overnight in Mayo/Connemara.
Hotel: Ave Maria Farmhouse (3 Star Rating)
A genuine Irish welcome awaits guests of Ave Maria Farmhouse, County Sligo. A delightful, family-run dairy farm, guests are treated to fresh tea/coffee and delicious home baking on arrival. With a sumptuous breakfast menu, including the farm's own produced meats, guests will be ready to take on the exceptional Sligo scenery. Beautiful beaches, lively pubs and great restaurants are just 1km from the house, and the pretty village of Templeboy is also just 5km away. Ave Maria Farmhouse is a working dairy farm. Your host Mr. Mulligan will show guests around the farm where they can see cows being milked (about 700 cows!) - all year around. Also at certain times of the year if guests are lucky enough they will get the chance to see the cows calving.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6: Connemara, Kylemore Abbey & GalwayTravel South to see the beauty of Connemara. Take a spectacular cruise along Ireland’s only fjord aboard Killary Cruises.
Continue to Clifden and stop off at Kylemore Abbey, set in a dramatic landscape. Enjoy a walk on the unique tidal island of Omey accessible on foot or even by car two hours before low water & high water (check tides beforehand on sailing.ie).
Continue to the fishing village of Roundstone to sample some locally caught Lobster or crab. While there, check out Ireland’s foremost Bodhran maker, Malachy Kearns, at Roundstones Musical instruments and learn about the art of creating this unique traditional Irish instrument.
Overnight in County Galway.
Hotel: Clayton Hotel (4 Star Rating)
Conveniently near the airport, Clayton Hotel Galway is in Galway (Ballybrit), close to Galway Race Course, Galway Clinic Private Hospital, and Merlin Park Hospital. Also nearby are Merlin Woods Park and Cooper's Hill Livery. Relax at this Galway hotel in one of our contemporary and chic bedrooms and enjoy the comfort of a pillow topped mattress, complete with crisp white linen, fluffy duvets and comfy pillows.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7: Galway, the Burren & Cliffs of MoherThis morning, take to the streets of the City of the Tribes, Galway, then travel to County Clare and along the Black Head coastal route and discover the unique lunar-like landscape of the Burren.
Continue to the world famous Cliffs of Moher.
Overnight in County Clare.
Hotel: Treacy Oakwood Hotel (4 Star Rating)
Treacys Oakwood Hotel, Shannon is a newly refurbished hotel located 2 miles from Shannon Airport. It is centrally located to explore the Wild Atlantic Way and just a quick drive from Limerick City. The hotel is just 1 minute away from the M18 motorway and near many local golf courses.
Treacys Oakwood Hotel is located near the Shannon Business District and is well equipped to facilitate your every business need with 100Mb broadband throughout the hotel. We provide complimentary car parking and WiFi for our Hotel guests.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8: Journey to Kerry via the Dingle PeninsulaTake the 20 minute Shannon Car ferry ride from Killimer to Tarbert and cross one of Europe’s longest and deepest estuaries. Continue to Tralee and Dingle Peninsula where you will find some of the finest coastal scenery in Ireland, its road passes through a chain of Mountains, called Slieve Mish. Dingle town itself is a thriving fishing town and offers plenty of opportunity for shopping or simply savoring the atmosphere of a typical country Irish town.
From Dingle, drive around the coast to SleaHead. Here, the blue of the marine landscape surrounds the Blaskets Islands, deserted since 1953. Near Ballyferriter on Slea Head, try your hand at throwing pottery at the workshop of the famous pottery maker Louis Mulcahy.
Overnight in County Kerry.
Hotel: Salmon Leap Farm (3 Star Rating)
Enjoy the rustic charm of an historic 200-year-old farmhouse in a scenic valley location, at Salmon Leap Farm. In the O'Donoghue family for many generations, it has operated as a bed and breakfast since 1963 and sits upon a Christian burial ground dated back to 800 AD. Just 14km from Killarney, guests can avail of private parking, power showers and the hosts' excellent local knowledge. A superb touring base for the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula, guests are offered guided walks of the Killarney area, suited to both beginners and more experienced walkers.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9: Explore the Ring of KerryTravelling along the Ring of Kerry stop off at Valentia Island where you can visit the Skellig Experience, a heritage centre dedicated to life on the Skellig islands. The Skellig Islands are found 12 km off the coast of Kerry. The larger Island, Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was a monastic site occupied from the 6th until the 12th century. Boat trips to see Skellig Michael depart from the nearby harbour.
Further on the Ring of Kerry route, you will find Derrynane House home of Catholic emancipator Daniel O'Connell. Kenmare is the next stop, an attractive town associated with the Lace industry in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Overnight in County Kerry.
Hotel: Salmon Leap Farm (3 Star Rating)
Enjoy the rustic charm of an historic 200-year-old farmhouse in a scenic valley location, at Salmon Leap Farm. In the O'Donoghue family for many generations, it has operated as a bed and breakfast since 1963 and sits upon a Christian burial ground dated back to 800 AD. Just 14km from Killarney, guests can avail of private parking, power showers and the hosts' excellent local knowledge. A superb touring base for the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula, guests are offered guided walks of the Killarney area, suited to both beginners and more experienced walkers.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10: Cork, the Rock of Cashel & DublinThis morning, visit the famous Victorian English market in Cork City. Before departing why not ring the world famous Shandon Bells in the tower of St Anne’s Church. Stop in Cashel town to visit the famous Rock of Cashel which towers over the town from its perch on a 200-foot high outcrop of limestone.
Continue to Dublin for the last evening of your tour.
Overnight in Dublin.
Hotel: Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel (5 Star Rating)
Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, is an 18th Century 4 Star Castle Hotel, offering stylish surroundings, friendly personal service and tranquility within breathtaking surroundings overlooking Dublin Bay. Located in the South Dublin suburb of Killiney 14km from Dublin's city center, the castle is easily accessed from Laogaire Ferry Port and Dublin Airport.
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Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11: Depart DublinSlan Abhaile. Transfer to the airport and take your flight back home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
extensive gardens, which are open to the public; as is the Main House. There is a lovely restaurant in the house, overlooking the gardens and Wicklow Mountains, which offers the finest in Irish artisan, home cooked cuisine. The 34,000 acres of this estate extend along both shores of the River Dargle . Powerscourt is one of the finest properties in Europe, designed and laid out by Daniel Robertson between 1745 and 1767. This property is filled with splendid Greek and Italian-inspired statuary, decorative ironwork, a petrified-moss grotto, lovely herbaceous borders, a Japanese garden, a circular pond and fountain with statues of winged horses, and an occasional herd of deer. Opportunity for shopping at Avoca Handweavers now located in Powerscourt House. Enjoy lunch here at Powerscourt or at a traditional Irish pub in the city centre.
number of city parks, such as St. Stephen’s Green and indeed Merrion Square. The highlights of any tour in Dublin may include a visit to Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse… and –if time permits –St. Patrick’s Cathedral.