Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Dublin.
Day 2
Welcome to Dublin
From the Dublin airport, pick up your rental car and head to your hotel to check-in. The rest of the day is yours to discover magical Dublin as you wish.
Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT: Spend some time exploring this historic capital city. Perhaps visit Trinity College to see the famous book of Kells, or maybe get to know the Guinness Storehouse.
Day 3
Dublin – County Cork (approx. 259 km)
On you way to Cork, stop in Kilkenny for a quick visit of this medieval town.
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OUT & ABOUT: Kilkenny’s heritage is evident in the city and surroundings including the historic buildings such as Kilkenny Castle, St. Canice’s Cathedral and round tower, Rothe House, Shee Alms House, Black Abbey and St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
County Cork – County Kerry (Killarney) (approx. 88 km)
Enjoy the morning exploring the city of Cork, then hit the road for Killarney.
Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT: Before you leave Cork, it’s worth it to visit the English Market. Situated in the heart of the city, the English Market is a roofed food market and has been trading since 1788. Enroute, you can also choose to visit the Titanic Experience in Cobh.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
County Kerry: Ring of Kerry (approx. 90 km)
Spend the morning exploring Killarney National Park, then onward to the magnificent Ring of Kerry in the afternoon.
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OUT & ABOUT: The Ring of Kerry brings you along the Atlantic Coast and is one of the highlights of a trip to Ireland. Quiet valleys and idyllic spots await along the way. The breathtaking beauty of the landscape on the peninsula will delight you. Above all, the Ring of Kerry provides an amazing insight into the ancient heritage or Ireland – see the Iron Age Fort & Ogham Stones, Old Monasteries and a landscape carved out of rock by the last Ice Age.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
County Kerry – Dingle Peninsula – County Limerick (approx. 212 km)
This morning, embark on yet another beautiful scenic route - drive along the Dingle Peninsula, and be sure to make a stop in Adare, and perhaps visit Desmond Castle, before continuing on to Limerick for night.
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OUT & ABOUT: The Dingle Peninsula has something to offer to everyone. Among other things: sandy beaches perfect for swimming, walking routes suitable for all, a thriving Irish language community, rich musical traditions, fine dining, sea angling arts and film festivals.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
County Limerick – Cliffs of Moher – County Galway (approx. 99 km)
After breakfast, drive across the lunar-like landscape of the Burren region to the Cliffs of Moher. Continue on to Galway to get to know this lively harbour city.
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OUT & ABOUT: At the mouth of Galway Bay, is the picturesque and vibrant city of Galway. It has changed considerably over the last number of years and features a fascinating juxtaposition of new and ancient architecture, as well as a wonderful avant-garde culture.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
County Galway: Connemara (approx. 83 km)
Discover the western wilderness of County Galway today - the breathtaking coastal region of Connemara.
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OUT & ABOUT: Connemara, whose inhabitants still speak Irish, is without doubt the wildest and most romantic part of Ireland. Bewitchingly hidden between mountains and lakes and surrounded by Rhododendrons, lies the gothic style Kylemore Abbey. Take advantage of your time here to wander around Connemara National Park, situated at the foot of the Diamond Mountain.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
County Galway – Sligo (approx. 125 km)
Today’s adventure takes you through beautiful Sligo, where you’ll experience Irish hospitality at its best. After your visit continue towards Donegal town.
Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT: On your way through Sligo you can visit the Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery. Carrowmore Cemetery has over 60 stone circle and passage tombs making it one of the largest Stone Age cemeteries in Europe. Each tomb is numbered to facilitate the visitor and the central tomb has been restored and enables visitors to visit the interior of a court tomb. A must for visitors interested in archeology.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10
Sligo – County Donegal (approx. 76 km)
After breakfast, head out towards County Donegal. It’s well worth it to plan a visit to Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) Cliffs, or Glenveagh National Park.
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OUT & ABOUT: Though less famous than the Cliffs of Moher, the Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) Cliffs are almost three times higher - making them Europe’s highest sea cliffs! Enjoy spectacular views of the Atlantic ocean, and extremely-experienced hikers can even go past the viewing point to “one man’s pass” to the summit. If heights are not your thing, you can also choose to explore the second largest national park in Ireland - Glenveagh National Park - which lies in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11
County Donegal – Derry (approx. 77 km)
Get an early start and continue your exploration of the Emerald Isle by hitting the road for Derry.
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OUT & ABOUT: Derry enjoys the advantages of the new peaceful atmosphere in Northern Ireland politics and its city centre is again lively and pleasant. You will appreciate a walk in the colorful and well looked after historical city, which boasts good shopping, pubs and cafes.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 12
Derry – Giant’s Causeway – Belfast (approx. 76 km)
En route to Belfast, stop to visit the Giant’s Causeway.
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OUT & ABOUT: The new Visitor centre explores the major themes of mythology, geology, landscape, ecology culture and social history. In 2015, Conde Nast Traveler magazine included hopping the stones of the Giant’s Causeway as one of the 50 things to do in Europe before you die. Also, you can visit the Old Bushmills Distillery.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 13
Belfast - Boyne Valley - Dublin (approx. 169 km)
Depart for Dublin and visit the Boyne Valley.
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OUT & ABOUT: The Boyne Valley is without a doubt the most historical region of the whole island.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 14
Dublin : At Leisure
Enjoy the day visiting this lively city at your own pace.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 15
Dublin - Return to Canada
Head to the airport to return your rental car and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast