Shannon Gateway to Ireland
Overview
Fly into Shannon and discover the very best of Ireland on this 9-day immersive journey through the Emerald Isle. Explore the vibrant streets of Galway, experience the rich history and lively atmosphere of Dublin and enjoy authentic Irish hospitality during your stay in the spectacular County Kerry region. From charming villages and rolling green countryside to dramatic coastal scenery, this tour showcases Ireland's most iconic destinations.
You'll experience Ireland's unique blend of culture, heritage and natural beauty while travelling at a relaxed pace. Beginning and ending in Shannon, this itinerary is the perfect introduction to Ireland's timeless charm and warm welcome.
Format
Trip Highlights
Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.
- Ireland
- Galway
- Dublin
- Kerry
- Shannon
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Shannon
- 7 nights of comfort accommodation including full Irish breakfast (combination of 3-star and, 4-star hotels and traditional B&B’s)
- 7-day car rental per category selected
- Collision damage waiver (subject to a deductible), theft protection, third party liability, unlimited mileage, location service charges, tax
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Shannon.
Day 2
Shannon – Galway
Welcome to Ireland! Upon your arrival at Shannon Airport, pick up your rental car and travel to County Galway. If time permits, explore Galway City, including Eyre Square, the Spanish Arch and its lively streets.
Day 3
Connemara
Discover the rugged beauty of Connemara, with its mountains, lakes, coastal scenery and traditional Irish-speaking communities. Travel through Clifden and enjoy one of Ireland's most scenic regions.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Galway – Dublin
Journey east to Dublin. Along the way, you may wish to stop at the ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise before continuing to Ireland's vibrant capital.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Dublin
Enjoy visiting Dublin at your own pace. You can spend the day exploring Dublin's highlights, including Trinity College and the Book of Kells, St. Patrick's Cathedral and the National Museum of Ireland. You may also choose to visit one of the city's famous whiskey distilleries.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Dublin – Kerry
Travel southwest to County Kerry, journeying through Ireland's picturesque countryside. Upon arrival, enjoy time at leisure to discover the region's breathtaking scenery, from rugged coastlines and mountain vistas to colourful villages and traditional Irish culture.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Ring of Kerry
Tour the spectacular Ring of Kerry, renowned for its mountain scenery, coastal views and charming villages.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Kerry – Shannon
Travel north through County Clare. You may wish to visit the Cliffs of Moher or explore the unique limestone landscape of the Burren before continuing to the Shannon region.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Shannon – Return to Canada
Return to Shannon Airport and drop off your rental car before your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodations
Where you'll stay
Comfort Accommodation
Location
Hotel
Room details
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people
Ideal for
Fly & Drive tours
Embrace the freedom of the open road. Tour packages include:
- Round-trip flight with Air Canada
- Hotel accommodation
- Car rental
- Aeroplan® points
Earn more with Aeroplan
In addition to accumulating points on the flight portion of your trip, you’ll earn up to 4,000 extra Aeroplan points on select tour packages.
- Members ages 2 to 12 will receive extra points equivalent to 50% of the points granted to members ages 13 and up.
- Travel completion by December 31, 2026.
Important Information
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January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
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Not included
- Meals and beverages, unless noted
- Gasoline, parking fees, toll fees, parking tickets
- Additional driver fees, GPS, access waiver, Super Hertz Coverage
- Car upgrades, additional rental nights, late drop offdrop-off fees
- Booster seats, baby seats, luggage racks
- Cross- border fees, inter city toll fees
- Fuel , and( tank must be returned full)
- Damage to tires, damaged wheels, lost keys
- Gratuities
- Porterage
- Local city taxes (payable in Euro at destination)
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When booking your Fly & Drive, the first name added on the file is considered as the principle driver of the vehicle. Modifications or change of name to principle driver name will incur fees.
Car Rental:
- Economy manual car rental - Opel Corsa or similar
- Economy automatic car rental - VW Up or similar
- Compact automatic car rental - Ford Focus or similar
Above refers to HERTZ standard categories.
The HERTZ car model could be replaced with alternate based on availability
Car rental is based on a 24 hour rotation (per day)
Pick Up: SHANNON Airport only / Drop Off: SHANNON Airport only
Flight information required for Hertz.
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- The sequence of the itinerary may be altered for reasons beyond the supplier’s control, such as accommodation availability, weather, national events, strikes, etc.
- The number of nights may vary in each city and/or county. Overnight stays could be confirmed on the final itinerary in the actual cities listed and or cities or towns in the general areas or counties.
- The first name added on the file is considered the principal driver of the vehicle. Modifications or changes to the principal driver’s name will incur fees.
- Please indicate the following information for the driver at time of the booking: full name, date of birth and nationality.
- Passport, credit card and security deposit is required upon car pick up.
- Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) reduces your liability for vehicle damage, but a deductible may apply. The amount varies by supplier and will be stated on your voucher and rental agreement, which you should review before taking the vehicle. Some damage (tires, wheels, windshield, etc.) may be excluded per the supplier's terms.