Our most popular itinerary! Enjoy most of Ireland at a leisurely pace with many multiple night stays, so you can see more of each part of the country. This tour is packed with comprehensive features. You'll see Glendalough, Wexford Town, Waterford Crystal factory, the magnificent Rock of Cashel, 12th century Cahir Castle, Blarney Castle, Killarney's beauty, the spectacular Dingle Peninsula, Bunratty, the Clare Coast, Connemara, the Aran Islands, Sligo, Donegal and the Boyne Valley, before returning to Dublin.
Day 1 - WEXFORD
Take delivery of Hertz rental car and depart Dublin, travelling south through the
Wicklow Mountains and the region known as
"The Garden of Ireland". At Glendalough take
a tour of the 6th century monastic settlement, with its round tower and Celtic crosses.
Drive south to Wexford, a wonderful town.
Day 2 - CASHEL & MALLOW
On to Waterford, where you visit the Waterford Crystal showrooms. You tour
to Cashel and visit the Rock of Cashel, a cathedral fortress dating to the time of
St. Patrick. On to Cahir Castle and Mallow.
Day 3 - BLARNEY AND KILLARNEY
To Blarney. Stop at Blarney Castle to climb to the battlements of the castle to kiss
the famous "stone of eloquence". You'll
have time to visit the Blarney Woolen Mills for traditional Irish handcrafts, fashions
and crystal. Drive through the Cork countryside and into Kerry and Killarney which is
set beside the Lakes of Killarney at the foot of
the mountains.
Day 4 - DINGLE PENINSULA
Tour the spectacular Dingle Peninsula to Dingle, one of Ireland's most
picturesque spots. To Killarney via Tralee and hear
about the sad romantic story of the Rose of Tralee.
Day 5 - LIMERICK & BUNRATTY
Irish Jaunting Cart ride through the Killarney National Park, to Ross Castle. Board the
MV Pride of the Lakes for a cruise on Lough Leane. Drive to the spectacular viewpoint
of Aghadoe followed by a leisurely afternoon. Depart Killarney and drive north, to the city
of Limerick via the picturesque village of Adare. You stop for the night at Shannonside
and this evening you will dine like the Lords and Ladies of the 15th Century at
Bunrattty Castle.
Day 6 - 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 City for overnight.
Day 7 - ARAN ISLANDS & CONNEMARA
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 8 - 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 near Sligo.
Day 9 - DONEGAL TOUR
You take an excursion into Donegal Town and
visit Magee's of Donegal for tweeds and woolens
and then out along Donegal Bay to Killybegs.
Tour Donegal Parian China factory.
Day 10 - BOYNE VALLEY CENTER
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 & Knowth neolithic burial
tombs, which predates the pyramids. Overnight
near Dublin Airport.
Day 11 - DEPART FOR HOME
Drive to Dublin Airport. 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:
Wexford: 1 night
Mallow: 1 night
Killarney: 2 nights
Bunratty: 1 night
Galway: 2 nights
Sligo: 1 night
Donegal: 1 night
Dublin Airport Area: 1 night
Click here for a description of accommodations
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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 for10 nights in Ireland.
• Reservation fees to prebook all
accommodation.
• Full Irish breakfast daily in Ireland.
• Hertz Car Rental (11 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
• Irish Jaunting Cart ride in Killarney
• Cruise on the Lakes of Killarney
• Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle
• Aran Island Air Excursion & Island Tour
• Visits and admissions to Glendalough, Waterford Crystal Show
rooms, Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woolen Mills, Ross Castle, Bunratty Folk Park, Connemara Marble factory, Ceidi Fields, Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, Boyne Valley Center......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!
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:
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