- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Important Information
Dublin
Pick up your car and make your way to County Louth. Take the day to discover County Louth, known as the “wee county”. From the River Boyne and the historic Boyne Valley to the dramatic scenery around Carlingford Lough and the mountainous Cooley Peninsula, take some time to discover this region on the Capital’s doorsteps.
Overnight: Louth area
Belfast City (B)
Discover Belfast and its rich history. Walk towards Albert Memorial Clock tower and the
Opera House, which is one of Belfast’s great landmarks. You will pass by the City Hall, The Crown Liquor Saloon, Queens University and the Botanic Garden. Visit the Titanic Experience, located in the heart of Belfast, the attraction recreates the story of the world’s most famous ship.
Overnight: Belfast area
Day 3: Giant's Causeway and Derry (B)
Leave Belfast for a drive along the Antrim Coast, which runs north from Larne and curves around the base of steep headlands, through which the beautiful glens of Antrim open to the sea. On the northern coast the Giant's Causeway is truly awe inspiring. After visiting the famous UNESCO site, continue through Portrush and Portstewart to arrive in Derry. Derry has a heavy historical past and has suffered a lot through violence. Today it enjoys the advantages of the new peaceful atmosphere in Northern Ireland politics.
Overnight: Derry area
Day 4: Glenveagh National Park (B)
Discover one of Ireland’s most secret and wild region. You can for example explore Glenveagh National Park, formerly an enormous private estate of over 9,500 hectares in extent. The present day National Park now includes elements of another large estate and has a total area of over 16,500 hectares, making it Ireland's largest.
Overnight: Donegal Town area
Day 5: Donegal - Mayo (B)
Join the Wild Atlantic Way and enjoy the scenery of Ireland’s very own Surf Coast. Take the time to stop at Sliabh Liag, one of the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe providing some of the finest views from the Wild Atlantic Way. Continue towards county Mayo along the coast. Your next stop should be at Downpatrick Head. Continue towards County Mayo, your home for the night.
Overnight: Mayo area
Day 6: Connemara (B)
Travel to County Galway and visit Connemara, a land of small villages where Gaelic is still the spoken language and where little has changed since the beginning of time. It is without a doubt the wildest and the most romantic part of Ireland. On its northern shore the land is harsher and more secret, with spectacular views of the Ocean and the beautiful fjord of Killary Harbour, Connemara is a real paradise for Nature lovers and those in search of strong emotions.
Overnight: Mayo area
Day 7: Mayo - Meath (B)
Leave the West coast of Ireland to return towards Dublin. On the way, get off the beaten track and discover Lough Key Forest Park, a forest park comprising of some 350 hectares of mixed woodlands, a lake and a number of islands. Continue towards county Meath and the Boyne Valley for your last night.
Overnight: Meath area
Day 8: Dublin Departure (B)
It is time to bid farewell - transfer to the airport and take your flight back home.
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
- Rental Car 8 days, Manual Categry B, CDW
- 7 nights accommodation with full Irish Breakfast
TOUR EXCLUSIONS:
- Personal expenses
- Additional /Optional Tour Costs
- Hotel Mini Bar
- Early check in/late check out unless specified
- Travel Insurance - compulsory
- Rental Car Insurance
- Non specified meals
- Fuel surcharges/Major currency fluctuations
Accommodation based on the below (or similar):
Louth
Carrickdale Hotel
Belfast
Ramada by Wyndham
Derry
Wite Horse Hotel
Donegal
Mill Park Hotel
Mayo
Hotel Ballina
Meath
Knightsbrook Hotel
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