DUBLIN | GALWAY | KERRY | KILLARNEY | LIMERICK
Ireland is a magical, yet small country with rich history and culture. This tour highlights the essence of everything Irish, perfect for a first-time visit. Arrive in Dublin with two days to explore, then pick up your car rental and begin your self-guided discovery of Ireland’s main highlights including Connemara National Park in County Galway, the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare and Killarney National Park among others.
Highlights:
- Access a variety of sites by bus in Dublin
- Connemara National Park in County Galway
- Spectacular Cliffs of Moher in County Clare
- Killarney National Park in County Kerry
Tour Overview:
- Total 8 nights accommodation:
- 3 nights in Dublin at Brooks Hotel Dublin , Standard Room ★★★★
- 2 nights in Galway at Ross Lake House Hotel , Standard Room ★★★★
- 2 nights in Killarney at Parknasilla Resort Hotel , Standard Room ★★★★
- 1 night in Limerick at Dunraven Arms , Classic Room ★★★★
- Private transfer from the airport
- 7 Days Automatic car rental with full insurance + extra driver included
- 2-Day Bus Tour in Dublin
- Irish Breakfast daily
- Hotel taxes and service charges**
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Prices as indicated valid April 4, 2020, based on two passengers travelling together. Subject to availability at time of booking.
Blackout periods apply. For alternative dates, inquire for pricing. Itineraries are fully customizable. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events.
International airfare not included. Minimum 2 passengers travelling together.
*Entrance fees not included; to be paid locally at the sites you wish to visit.
**European city/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
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Tour Code: EU0820
Itinerary
Day 1
DUBLIN Arrival in Dublin. Private transfer from the airport to your centrally located hotel. Take some time to rest and settle in. Included in your package is a Dublin tour with access to a hop-on, hop-off bus to board as you wish over the next two days. Some entrance fees are included with your pass..
Brooks Hotel Dublin ★★★★
Day 2
BreakfastDUBLIN After a full Irish breakfast at your hotel, continue your exploration of Dublin. Suggested sites include a visit to Trinity College to view the beautifully illuminated Book of Kells and the National Museum of Ireland. Other sites to consider are St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland’s largest church, where Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travel’s was once Dean. Stop off at the Old Jameson Distillery situated in the old markets area of the city, Smithfield. Learn about the process by which whiskey is made, including a whiskey tasting.
Brooks Hotel Dublin ★★★★
Day 3
BreakfastDUBLIN – GALWAY After breakfast at your hotel, pick up your automatic transmission Ford Focus (or similar) car rental in downtown Dublin. Depart for County Galway, which lies on the west coast of Ireland.
Ross Lake House Hotel ★★★★
Day 4
BreakfastCONNEMARA After breakfast, begin exploring Connemara, an area full of contrast, with granite mountains populated only by sheep with hundreds of lakes forming a fisherman’s paradise. Its stone walls, small farms, thatched cottages in isolated splendour with its heather covered hills, create an unforgettable scene for all its visitors. Your route takes you from Galway to the lake dotted centre of Connemara at Maam Cross. The road continues through the colourful town of Clifden and on through the Irish speaking, low-lying part of Southern Connemara with its countless beautiful lakes.
Ross Lake House Hotel ★★★★
Day 5
BreakfastGALWAY – KERRY After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for Kerry. Travel through the heart of County Clare, the Burren Region, a geological paradise boasting over 2,000 plants and many rare flowers. Continue along the coast of Clare to view the spectacular Cliffs of Moher which form a 200m wall that plunges into the Atlantic Ocean. Continue through the farming countryside of Limerick and on to Kerry for your overnight.
Parknasilla Resort Hotel ★★★★
Day 6
BreakfastRING OF KERRY Enjoy an Irish breakfast at your hotel. Begin a superb tour of the Iveragh Peninsula, taking in spectacular scenery including mountains, peat bogs, lakes and magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean as you travel along the coast road. Travel through Killorglin, famous for its Puck Fair, then on to Glenbeigh where the cliff road offers panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay. Continue to Cahersiveen and the sea town of Waterville. See Sneem Village, famous for its brightly coloured houses; continue on for superb views of Lakes of Killarney.
Parknasilla Resort Hotel ★★★★
Day 7
BreakfastDINGLE PENINSULA & LIMERICK After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for a tour of the Dingle Peninsula, known for its extraordinary number of ring forts, high crosses and other ancient monuments. West of Dingle, you will find a genuine Irish-speaking area with the greatest concentration of ancient sites in Kerry. Enjoy the dramatic landscape and views of the Blasket Islands from Slea Head. Overnight in Limerick.
Dunraven Arms ★★★★
Day 8
BreakfastLIMERICK – DUBLIN After breakfast, check out of your hotel and return to Dublin. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure to collect some souvenirs before your departure tomorrow.
Brooks Hotel Dublin ★★★★
Day 9
BreakfastDUBLIN – HOME After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport to return your car. Take the shuttle to the airport terminal and board your return flight home.
General Information & Maps
Not Included:
- Airport and departure taxes
- Gratuities to guides and drivers
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Reciprocity and/or local taxes if applicable
- Visas required for entry into the country as necessary. Please discuss this with your travel agent to determine your requirements prior to departure.
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