13 DAY FULL IRISH EXPERIENCE

Begin your easygoing experience of Ireland from Dublin and travel to Antrim’s Causeway Coast via Belfast.

• On this easygoing experience of Ireland, we cross into Northern Ireland (remember, UK £ sterling required).
• Explore Belfast with a guided Black Cab Tour (Tour Option – £15 per person), and enjoy a visit to the fantastic Titanic Centre (Tour Option – £18.50 per person) or follow the Glass of Thrones trail.
• Discover one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives, the Causeway Coastal Route.
• Overnight at Ballycastle.

The average driving time today is 4 hours 30 minutes.

The average driving time today is 3 hours.

• Choose to climb Croagh Patrick – Ireland’s Holy Mountain
• Hire a bike and discover the amazing Great Western Greenway from Achill Island to Westport
• Book a 90 mins cruise, and explore the World Famous Clew Bay; its 365 islands, seal colony, and Inishgort Lighthouse, the holy mountain of Croagh Patrick & John Lennon’s Island.
• Or just spend the day wandering the town’s colourful streets, visiting friendly pubs and cafes and craft shops.
• You will have the evening free to experience this most exciting market town, full of fantastic pubs and restaurants, many with traditional Irish music. 

We spend another day and night in the wilderness of Connemara, so you don’t need to repack your suitcase. Just relax and enjoy.

• After breakfast, meet your guide and head out for a tour of the Connemara Region.
• First up, before the crowds start to arrive we will go for a morning stroll around Connemara National Park.
• Next up is a visit to Kylemore Abbey, one of Ireland’s most beautiful buildings. Wander Kylemore’s wonderful landscaped gardens.
• Return to Clifden and Discover the picture-postcard beauty of the Inagh Valley & Sky Road.
• Arrive back in Clifden in the late afternoon for time to enjoy the town’s atmosphere, its people, colourful cafes, pubs and craft stores.

The average driving time today is 2 hours. 

Today is yours by design as you can choose between Option A & Option B;

Option A: 

Travel back in time and spend a whole day on the Gaelic-speaking island of Inis Mor.

• Depart from Rossaveal in County Galway on a 40 min boat trip to the island (€40 return)
• Choose to explore the island by bus with a local guide or by bike. (€20 to €25)
• Discover the most impressive stone fort in Ireland at Dun Aengus.
• Drop by local market shops for the famous Aran sweaters.
• Return on a 60 min boat trip to Doolin in County Clare, where you’ll be met by your driver/guide.

Option B:

Travel along the Wild Atlantic Way with your driver/guide via Galway Bay & The Burren Region

• Explore the lunar landscape of the Burren and travel along the Wild Atlantic Way.
• Your first photo stop is at the 16th Century Dunguaire Castle on the outskirts of Kinvara. One of the most photographed castles in the whole of Ireland.
• Then it’s on through the glacio-karst landscape of the Burren and past by Corcomroe Abbey.
• You will follow the Coast Road with views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands, making a short stop to walk on the lunar-like landscape of the Burren
• Arrive in Doolin village in the late afternoon with plenty of time to visit the local craft shops, colourful cafes and lively pubs.

From the mighty cliffs to the magical kingdom as we move from Clare to Kerry.

• Don’t look down, it’s the 700ft high Cliffs of Moher – a must-stop on this small group tour of Ireland.
• Watch out for dolphins as we take a ferry across the mighty mouth of the Shannon – the longest river in Ireland or Britain!
• Enjoy a spectacular sheepdog demonstration on a locally run farm.
• Drive over Ireland’s highest mountain road, The Conor Pass.
• Roll into bustling Dingle just in time for a creamy pint of Guinness.
• Overnight in Dingle.

The average driving time today is 3 hours 30 minutes.

This morning you will meet up with your professional driver/guide, where jaw-dropping scenery and knife-edge drops are guaranteed on a leisurely drive around Slea Head.

After lunch is yours to design. Relax with downtime in Dingle. Or partake of the following options:

•  By boat discover the historic Dingle Bay (Tour Option – €15-20 per person).
• Take a guided craft tour of a working Irish crystal studio.
• Sample craft Irish whiskey and gin at Dingle Distillery (Tour Option – €15 per person).
• Stroll Dingle’s streets for a quirky mix of craft studios, lively pubs, fantastic food, and traditional Irish music.

The average driving time today is 1 hour 30 minutes.

Today we’re touring the scenic Ring of Kerry route, circuiting the Iveragh peninsula from Dingle to Killarney

• Explore 1400 years of history on a boat trip around the Skellig Islands (Tour Option – €40 per person). Seasonal departures: May to September.
• Get a taste of local Irish culture, history, and ice cream on Valentia Island.
• Discover Derrynane, historic home (Tour Option – €5 per person) and golden sand beach.
• Your accommodation is the ​centrally-located at the edge of Killarney National Park

The average driving time today is 3 hours.

Explore Killarney at your leisure

• Take a scenic horse-drawn carriage ride around Killarney National Park (Tour Option – €15 per person).
• See the magical 1,000-year-old yew tree growing at the heart of ruined Muckross Abbey.
• Catch traditional Irish music and outstanding local food in picturesque Killarney.
• Scenic, short hike to Torc Waterfall.
• Admire charming 19th century Muckross House Gardens.
• Your accommodation is the ​centrally-located at the edge of Killarney National Park

The average driving time today is 1 hour.

This morning after a hearty breakfast we depart Killarney for Cahir Castle.

• Our morning drive takes through the heart of North Cork. Passing through many colourful small towns and villages, and lush Irish countryside.
• Cahir Castle, on the river tSuir, is one of Ireland’s largest and best-preserved medieval castles. It has featured in productions like Excalibur and The Tudors.
• Tour the epic Rock of Cashel with its stunning natural setting and historic architecture.
• Arriving in the medieval city of Kilkenny, you will have the opportunity for a self-guided walking tour around the medieval mile. Meet the witch Dame Alice Kyteler, rhymes, taverns, crime, punishments and much more.
• Enjoy some free time in Kilkenny to explore the medieval mile, craft studios, cafés and numerous quaint independent shops.
• Sample Ireland’s famous nightlife and musical culture in Kilkenny.

Overnight in Kilkenny

Drive time today is 3 hours approx

Before we say goodbye to our small group tour of Ireland, there’s still time for some of Ireland’s top highlights, your tour takes in some amazing sights on the journey from Kilkenny to Dublin.

• Discover the delights of Kilkenny– One of Ireland’s oldest city.
• Enjoy some free time in Kilkenny to explore the medieval mile, craft studios, cafés and numerous quaint independent shops.
• Take a self-guided cathedral tour at St. Canice’s or Kilkenny Castle (Tour Option – €7 per person).
• Cross the wilderness of Wicklow Mountains National Park.
• Explore the 6th-century monastery of Glendalough and it’s lakes and valleys.
• Disembark your tour vehicle back at the Ashling Hotel in Dublin between 5-6 pm

This is where your easygoing experience of Ireland comes to an end – we hope you had a blast!

The average driving time today is 3 hours and 30 minutes.