3* A Taste of Ireland - Ireland Package (7 Nights)

LAND ONLY PACKAGE INCLUDES: 7 Nights stay in 3* Hotels Breakfast daily - 1 Night in Co. Dublin Hotel outside city centre - 2 Nights Co. Galway - 2 Nights Co. Kerry - 1 Night Co. Cork - 1 Night in Co. Dublin Hotel outside city centre

7 Days Car rental including unlimited mileage All taxes & fees 1 Additional driver Damage waiver

Itinerary: Day 1. Welcome to Dublin! Arrive in Dublin. In the afternoon, take in the attractions of Europes most popular city. Dont miss Trinity College, the Book of Kells, the National Museum, the National Gallery and trendy Temple Bar. Overnight in Co. Dublin

Day 2. Dublin to Connemara Leaving Dublin travel via Clonmacnoise (a monastic site overlooking the River Shannon. Arrive in Galway where you can visit the Galway Crystal Factory, the Spanish Arch and Galways Cathedral. Overnight in Co. Galway

Day 3. Connemara Spend a full day touring the unspoilt area of Connemara. Highlights of this magical region include Clifden, the Sky Road, Roundstone, Killary Harbour, the Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey and the Maam Valley. Irish is still spoken in many parts of this area. Overnight in Co. Galway

Day 4. Connemara to Killarney An early morning start to catch the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, which fall 200m steeply into Atlantic ocean. Pass through the haunting area of the Burren, a leftover from the last glacial period, visiting Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, where one can stop for a pint of stout at durty Nellies. Continue on to Adare Village before arriving in Killarney. In the afternoon stroll around Muckross House and Gardens where the nineteenth century Victorian mansion is set against the stunning beauty of Killarney Lakes and National Park. Overnight in Co. Kerry

Day 5. Ring of Kerry A full day tour of the famous Ring of Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is one of Irelands most scenic touring routes. At 110 miles long, it circles the awe-inspiring Iveragh Peninsula. You will feel as if you have moved into natures mystic arena, and truly you have, as you pass between soft mountains, through forest glades, around bogs, rivers, lakes and pristine beaches. The road between the magnificent MacGillycuddy Reeks Mountains presents secret passes and valleys dotted along the fabled shores of Dingle and Kenmare Bays.in Co. Kerry.

Day 6. Killarney to Cork Drive to Cork, Irelands second city. One must visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone followed by a browse in the Woollen Mills. Either head for Kinsale or explore the Jameson Heritage Centre and finally before the end of the evening see the Shandon Bells and the Cork City Goal. Overnight in Co. Cork

Day 7. Cork to Dublin Head for Cashel where you will catch sight of its Rock. The Rock of Cashel is a spectacular group of medieval buildings set on a rocky outcrop of limestone, looming above the town of Cashel,County Tipperary. There is a 12th Century round tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century castle and the Hall of the Vicars. In the afternoon stop in medieval Kilkenny. Take time to visit Kilkenny Castle and the Kilkenny Design Centre before making your final journey back to Dublin. Overnight in Co. Dublin

Day 8. Departure Slan abhaile!! Morning at leisure to either shop for those souvenirs on Grafton Street or spend a few hours taking in more of all the wealth of attractions that you may have missed earlier. Depart for Dublin Airport

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