10-Day Tour
Day 1
Meet and greet at Dublin airport.
The first stop will be in the medieval city of Kilkenny.
A visit to the magnificent Kilkenny castle and gardens will be a wonderful way to begin your first day in ireland.
There will be plenty of good options for some midday lunch and stroll the small streets and shops of Kilkenny.
And we can finish off with a visit to the ancient St. Canice's cathedral, which has a very colourful history.
This will be the first of 3 nights at a hotel in the county Tipperary town of Clonmel.
Day 2
After a hearty breakfast, it will be time to visit the world famous Rock of Cashel, Holycross Abbey, which has a relic of the true cross will also be on the list, and Cahir castle.
Saint Patrick's well, where Patrick himself baptised the locals in the 5th century will also be visited.
Day 3
Time to go to the sea, and more especially the Copper Coast of county Waterford.
On the way, you will visit the Mahon Falls in the Comeragh mountains, and drive the "Magic Road".
You can stop off at some of the lovely little stony, sandy coves along the way, and possibly paddle in the waters of the Celtic Sea.
The drive will take you into the oldest city in Ireland, Waterford.
Day 4
You will leave the south east, and head towards the south west, driving over the Knockmealdown drive, which has some amazing scenic views sweeping across the several counties of the south east.
The town of Lismore, which has a fabulous castle as a focal point will be on the photographic list.
The last port of call for Titanic, Cobh harbour will also be a good stop, and visit one of Ireland's most beautiful cathedrals, St. Colmans.
Two nights in the county Kerry town of Killarney.
Day 5
A drive around the Ring of Kerry, taking in Torc waterfall, Ladies view, Molls Gap, and some breathtaking views of the Lakes of Killarney. Take in some traditional Irish music and dance in the local pubs.
Day 6
You will drive northwards along the "Wild Atlantic Way" crossing the river Shannon, and into county Clare. Spanish Point will be on the way to visiting the world famous Cliffs of Moher. The beautiful village of Doolin will be your lodging for tonight, where you can also enjoy some of the best traditional musicians in Ireland.
Day 7
The Wild Atlantic Way goes on, driving along the Burren, an area made up of 550 sq km. Home to 70% of all wild flowers in Ireland, and a protected area of conservation.
Dunguaire castle and the lovely harbour village of Kinvarra will be just some of the stops along this amazing coastal drive.
The fabulous Trad on the Prom Irish music and dance show will be where you will be entertained tonight with many world champion dancers, and performers from Riverdance.
One night in a Galway hotel.
Day 8
You will see how diverse the landscape of Ireland is when you drive through the Connemara region of west Galway. Get a close up of the turf cutting in the bogs, and get lots of photo opportunities along the rivers and valleys of this very mountainous and rock filled countryside.
The village of Cong, John Wayne bridge, and locations of the Quiet Man movie will be visited, along with Kylemore Abbey.
Drive through the Doo Lough valley, with views of Ireland's only Fjord, Killary Fjord.
One night in the pretty county Mayo town of Westport.
Day 9
You will drive eastwards and drive through the centre of the country, a stop at the town of Athlone which has Ireland's oldest pub, Sean's Bar situated on the river Shannon.
Your last night will be in the county Meath town of Trim, which has one of Ireland's largest castles, and was the location for all the castle scenes in the Mel Gibson movie, Braveheart.
Day 10
Sadly, this will be the day you leave the emerald isle.
You will have arrived as strangers, but shall leave as friends. 💚
Included in this tour:
* All accommodations with breakfast
* All driving requirements
* Entry to heritage sites, Glendalough, Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Trim castle
* Entry to Trad On The Prom show
Price per person:
2850 Euros per person sharing and based on a six person minimum with 600 euro single supplement