Enjoy a comfortably paced touring itinerary through the West, Northwest and east of the Irish
Republic. Marvel at the stone-age remains, monuments and tombs. Enjoy the solitude and peace
of the Aran Islands, all while taking in the spectacular and serene beauty of the Irish countryside.
Day 1 - LIMERICK & BUNRATTY
Arrive at Shannon Airport and take delivery of Hertz rental car and
spend your first day touring Shannonside. This evening you will dine like the Lords
and Ladies of the 15th Century at Bunratty Castle.
Day 2 - CLIFFS OF MOHER &
BURREN
Depart Shannonside and tour through County Clare, along the Clare Coast
to visit the Cliffs of Moher which rise 700 feet above the sea and extend
five miles along the coast. Drive on through the Burren country - an area of
limestone hills which supports a wide range of flora. Continue on to Galway.
Explore Galway City tonight.
Day 3 - ARAN ISLANDS &
CONNEMARA
You travel through the Connemara region which is known for its
mountains, the Twelve Bens and the beauty of the landscape with its
changing colors. Air excursion to the Aran island - Inishmor - and visit the ancient fort
- Dun Angeus.
Day 4 - SLIGO AND ENVIRONS
North through Castlebar to the Ceidi Fields where you see how man
lived 5,000 years ago. On to Sligo, a county of gentle mountains, lakes and
coastline. This area is associated with the great writer: W. B. Yeats. Overnight
in Sligo Town.
Day 5 - DONEGAL TOUR
You take an excursion into Donegal Town and visit Magees of Donegal for tweeds
and woolens and then out along Donegal Bay to Killybegs. Tour Donegal Parian China factory.
Day 6 - NEWGRANGE - DUBLIN
You cross into Northern Ireland for a visit to the Belleek China factory and then a
scenic drive to one of Europe's great
archaeological mysteries, Newgrange neolithic burial
tomb, which predates the pyramids. Continue on to Dublin Airport area for your last night
in Ireland.
Day 7 - DEPART FOR HOME
Drive to nearby Dublin Airport and turn in Hertz car. Depart for home.
SLAN LEAT
Add Dublin's Fair City Package. Our Popular 'Add On' Package allows you
to explore Dublin without a car. Enjoy 'hassle free' enjoyment of this
1,000 year old city! Click here for info
ACCOMMODATION
You will be staying in the following towns:
Bunratty: 1 night
Galway : 2 nights
Sligo: 1 night
Donegal: 1 night
Dublin Airport area: 1 night
Click here for a description of accommodations
Upgrade to a Castle or Blue Book Manor
YOUR CUSTOMIZED PREBOOKED TOUR INCLUDES:
WE'VE ADDED FUN, FEATURES & SECURITY TO YOUR TOUR!
You'll See more, Experience more & Get More out each touring day!
• Room with private bathroom at accommodation selected:
B&Bs (Bed & Breakfast), Irish Country Hotels or Manor House Hotels for 6 nights in Ireland.
• Reservation fees to prebook all
accommodation.
• Full Irish breakfast daily in Ireland.
• Hertz Car Rental (7 days) - Latest model car with Unlimited Mileage, 3rd party liability insurance, 13.5% Value Added Tax and Location Service Charge PLUS CDW
(Collision Damage Waiver) & Theft Protection with a $1600 or $2100 Deductible per vehicle depending on the category chosen.
Note: SUPER CDW OPTION: Subject to availability, you may waive the already limited liability (deductible) shown above, in case of damage to the
Hertz vehicle, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement, by electing to pay an
additional daily fee amount for your car category at the Hertz counter. SUPER CDW can only be purchased at the time of pick-up and
does not cover damaged tires, lost keys or use of incorrect fuel.
• Cellular Phone Rental with 20 Euros of Airtime
•30 Minutes of Itinerary Consulting Time
• Concierge Service - Services of our Ireland staff while touring
• Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle
• Aran Island Air Excursion and Island Tour
• Visits and admissions to Bunratty Folk Park, Ennis Friary,
Connemara Marble factory, Celtic
Crystal, Ceidi Fields, Carrowmore
Megalithic Cemetery, Donegal Castle, Boyne Vally Center
Neolithic Burial Tomb and more!
• Journey Through Ireland Souvenir Shirt
• DK Eyewitness Ireland Guide - 384 pages
• Rules of the Road manual
• Ordinance Survey Road Atlas
• 30 minute Ireland DVD/video
• Detailed day-by-day itinerary that allows you to get more out of your touring day!
Special Note: This itinerary can be taken in reverse at
the same prices.
Hertz Rent a Car Ireland
Operating the largest fleet of cars in Ireland, Hertz is the right way to drive throughout the Emerald Isle. Count on O'Scannlain International Ltd. to provide you with the right car for your special needs while touring Ireland. Whether you need an economy model, luxury touring model or a minivan, we can put you behind the driver's seat.
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
in cooperation with: Town & Country Homes Association, Irish Farm
Holidays Association, Northern Ireland Farm & Country Holidays Bed &
Breakfast Association N.I. Over 2,000 B&Bs from which to choose.
Hotel Accommodation
in cooperation with the Irish Country Hotels and
Manor House Hotels. Over 65 hotels from which to choose.
- GET A FREE PROPOSAL -
It is as simple as One, Two, Three
Step 1: Go to our Hertz Page and select the car category that fits your
party; remember you'll need enough luggage space, for the number of suitcases you intend to take with you.
Step 2: Go to our Accommodation Page and decide what style of
accommodation you wish to enjoy. You can select from B&Bs, and two categories of hotels. Choose one style or MIX all
three styles.
Step 3:
Click Here to request your Customized Prebooked Self Drive touring package proposal...
We will email you your Go As You Please package price!
Or the popular, 8 -Day West & Southwest Ireland Journey...
