Self Drive Holidays
Welcome to Dublin Airport. After picking up your car rental, drive into the city and check into your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, spend a few moments exploring this historic Capital City. Perhaps head to Trinity College to see the famous Book of Kells, or maybe experience the Guinness Storehouse. Overnight in Dublin.
Today, depart your hotel and make your way to Cork stopping to visit Kilkenny along the way. Kilkenny's rich heritage is evident in the city and surroundings including the historic buildings such as Kilkenny Castle, St. Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower, Rothe House, Shee Alms House, Black Abbey and St. Mary's Cathedral. Overnight stay in County Cork. Meals: Breakfast
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Before you leave Cork, explore the English Market, which is situated in the heart of Cork City. The English Market is a roofed food market and has been trading since 1788. Alternatively, you can visit the Titanic Experience in Cobh, which is the location that marks the departure point for the last 123 passengers who boarded the Titanic on its fateful maiden voyage to America. Afterwards, continue onwards to County Kerry, The 'Kingdom' Ireland, for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Today, depart for the town of Killarney and visit Killarney National Park before travelling onward to the Ring of Kerry. The Ring of Kerry brings you along the Atlantic Coast and is one of the highlights of a trip to Ireland. You will see Ancient Forts, stones, Monasteries and landscapes shaped by the Ice Age. Return to Kerry for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
This morning, enjoy another beautiful scenic route along the Dingle Peninsula, which has something to offer to everyone. Among some things, you have the option to visit the sandy beaches safe for swimming, walking routes for all abilities, a thriving Irish language community, a rich musical tradition, fine dining, sea angling, arts and film festivals, talented craft persons and some of the best surfing in Ireland. You will pass by Adare and visit Desmond Castle before arriving to your hotel in Limerick. Overnight stay in Limerick or County Clare. Meals: Breakfast
Today, on your journey to Galway you will cross the Burren region, which is often likened to a moonscape because of the lack of vegetation. You can also visit the nearby Cliffs of Moher, which are majestic cliffs that rise 215 metres out of the Atlantic and stretch for more than 7 kilometres. Continue on to Galway City, which is a picturesque and lively city with wonderful culture and architecture. Afterwards, continue on to your hotel in Galway for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, discover the wilderness of Connemara, whose inhabitants still speak Irish. Connemara is without doubt the wildest and most romantic part of Ireland. Visit Kylemore Abbey, which is a Gothic Castle hidden among Mountains and Lakes. Afterwards visit Connemara National Park, that is situated at the foot of the Diamond Mountain, which is a park of forest, swamps, moors and heaths. Return to Galway for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
This morning, make your way through Sligo visiting the Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, which has over 60 stone circle and passage tombs making it one of the largest Stone Age Cemeteries in Europe. This place is a must for visitors interested in Archaeology. After your visit, continue towards Donegal town for your overnight stay. Overnight stay in Donegal or County Sligo. Meals: Breakfast
Today, why not visit the Slieve League Cliffs, Europe's highest sea cliffs, which are less famous than the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, but reach almost three times higher. Also you can visit the Glenveagh National Park, which is a spectacular park of 16,500 hectares (40,000 acres) of scenic mountains, lakes, glens and woods, with a herd of red deer. Glenveagh is one of Ireland's protected Natural Parks managed by the State. Overnight stay in Donegal or County Sligo. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast travel towards Derry, which is a historical city that has suffered a lot through violence. Today Derry enjoys the advantages of the new peaceful atmosphere in Northern Ireland politics and its city centre is again lively and pleasant. Enjoy a walk in the colourful and well kept historical city, which boasts good shopping, pubs and cafés. Overnight stay in Derry. Meals: Breakfast
Today, visit the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 40,000 Basalt columns formed by a Volcanic eruption. Afterwards, visit the Old Bushmills Distillery where you can learn about the history and distillation of Irish Whiskey and taste it. Overnight in County Antrim. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, return to Dublin and visit the Boyne Valley, which is the most historical region of Ireland where you can find Megalithic Tombs dating from 2,500 B.C. Overnight stay in Dublin. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart your hotel and drive to Dublin Airport to drop off your car rental and board your flight home or onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (ab)
