Enjoy the southwest and west of Ireland at an unhurried pace on this 8 day itinerary. Your tour starts with the delivery of your Hertz car with luxury features. This itinerary is designed to allow you to start at Shannon and explore Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal. You’ll enjoy the tranquility and scenic splendour of this area.
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Day 1 - KILLARNEY
Your Hertz car will be delivered in Shannon. Visit Bunratty Folk Park, Adare Village and Killarney Town.
Day 2 - DINGLE PENINSULA
Tour the spectacular Dingle Peninsula. Visit Blasket Island Center, Gallorus Oratory, Dingle Town and return via
Tralee, famous for the Rose of Tralee.
Day 3 - CLARE COAST
Cross the Shannon from County Kerry to County Clare. See the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. Tour along Galway Bay into Galway City. See Spanish Arch & Claddagh District. Overnight in Galway.
Day 4 - ARAN ISLANDS
Fly to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. Tour the island and visit Dun Angeus, a 2,500 year old stone fort. Tour Connemara. Overnight in Galway.
Day 5 - FAMINE MUSEUM
& SLIGO
Tour from Galway to County Roscommon. Visit the Famine Museum at Stroketown. Continue north for a visit to 12th century Boyle Abbey. Visit Carrowmore Megalithic cemetery before overnighting in Sligo Town.
Day 6 - DONEGAL EXCURSION
Visit W.B. Yeats Grave at Drumcliffe. Stop at Ballyshannon to visit Donegal Parian China. Visit Donegal Town and the 15th century Donegal Castle. Shop for tweeds at Magees of Donegal. Overnight in Sligo Town.
Day 7 - KNOCK & COOLE
Tour south to Knock, where Our Lady appeared in 1879. On to Gort, where you visit Thoor Ballylee, the summer home of W. B. Yeats. Visit Coole, the former estate of Lady Augusta Gregory. Continue to Ennis or Bunratty. Enjoy a medieval banquet at a 15th century castle.
Day 8 - DEPART FOR HOME
Drive to Shannon. Turn in Hertz car and check in for flight home.
SLAN LEAT
ACCOMMODATION
You will be staying in the following towns:
Killarney: 2 nights
Galway: 2 nights
Sligo: 2 nights
Ennis/Bunratty: 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 for 7 nights in Ireland.
• Reservation fees to prebook all
accommodation.
• Full Irish breakfast daily in Ireland.
• Hertz Car Rental (8 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
• Aran island Air-Tour Excursion
• Irish jaunting car ride in Killarney
• Medieval Banquet at 15th Century Castle
• Visits and admissions to Bunratty Folk Park,
Ross Castle, Muckross House, Blasket Island
Center, Gallorus Oratory, Dun Aengus, Famine
Museum, Boyle Abbey, Carrowmore Cem
etery, Donegal Castle, Thoor Ballylee, Coole...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!
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!
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