Suggested Itinerary

 Day 1 (Dublin Airport): Welcome to Ireland! Arrival at Dublin Airport and collect your rental car.

 Day 2 (Glenariff, The Giants Causeway, Glenveagh National Park) : After your full Irish Breakfast, visit Antrim’s treasures. Begin with the Glenariff Forest Park, located in the world famous Glens of Antrim, which has attracted tourists for over a century. The most beautiful park of Glens covers an area of 1185ha, with 900ha planted with trees. Take a peaceful and pleasant walk and discover the spectacular scenic beauty of small lakes, and the two rivers – the Glenariff and the Inver plus captivating waterfalls.

Continue your captivating Irish tour to The Giant’s Causeway. Since its discovery in 1692, the majestic cliffs and inaccessible bay combine myth and legends. The geological theory says that The Giant’s Causeway, one of the most amazing natural wonders in the world, is an area of approximately 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption.

Continue to Glenveagh National Park, one of the finest parks in Ireland located in the Northwest of County Donegal. It covers around 16,000 acres of mountains and lakes, glens and woods with abundant wildlife and interesting flora. Overnight in County Donegal.

 Day 3 (Sligo, Benbulben, Carrowmore): This morning you will travel to County Sligo, an area home to the burial site of famed poet WB Yeats, and dramatic views of the gorgeous mountain, Benbulben – often referred to as County Sligo’s very own Table Mountain.

Outside Sligo Town lies Carrowmore, where you have the chance to visit the largest collection of megalithic tombs in Ireland and is among the country’s oldest, with monuments ranging from five thousand to five thousand eight hundred years old. Archaeologists have recorded over 60 tombs of which 30 are visible.

 Day 4 (Connemara, Kylemore Abbey): Referred to as a “savage beauty” by the Irish writer Oscar Wilde, the Connemara region is a peninsula bordered by the arid and rocky coastline of Galway Bay. Connemara is world famous for its lakes and rivers, bogs, and mountains. The picturesque Connemara has a natural charm with its abundant wildlife and its villages, where Gaelic is still the spoken language. With its beauty and its natural paradise, Connemara offers you magnificent views of the Ocean and the fjord of Killary Harbour.

This region is such a spectacular and unique sight and must be explored. Visit the Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey, built in 1868 by Mitchell Henry as a romantic gift. Originally, it was a Castle covering around 40,000 square feet with over 70 rooms and the principal wall was two feet thick. In 1920, Kylemore became an Abbey and is now the oldest of the Irish Benedictine Abbeys. This remarkable historical place offers you magnificent views in a peaceful and relaxing setting. Take a pleasant and charming walk through the Victorian Walled gardens. Overnight in County Galway.

 Day 5 (Burren, Kilfenora, Cliffs Of Moher, King John’s Castle): A short drive along the coast from Galway City lies the Burren, one of Ireland’s national treasures. It is home to one of the earliest Christian settlements in Ireland and broad limestone pavements and rare flora. After time to explore the area, you travel to Kilfenora, the “town of the crosses”. You can visit the town’s fabulous ancient cathedral and enjoy lunch in one of the area’s charming villages.

You can then head to the incredible Cliffs of Moher. Walk the stunning cliff trails as seabirds swoop through the clear air above you. Moreover, learn about the unique ecosystem in the excellent and award-winning environmental exhibition nearby.

Travel south through County Clare, passing its famous golf course on the way to the picturesque beach at Lahinch. If time permits, visit the picturesque King John’s Castle, built around 1200 – 1210, located in the heart of the medieval Limerick City and offers spectacular views overlooking the Shannon River. Continue south towards Cork for your overnight stay.

 Day 6 (Blarney Castle, Kilkenny, Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens): Heading east through the mountains of West Cork, you weave along the Lee Valley until you reach Blarney Castle. You have time here to take in the castle grounds and maybe kiss the famous Blarney Stone and receive the “gift of the gab”!

Journey through to Kilkenny, a bustling city with a fine Castle, riverside walks, and an impressive National Craft Centre. Continue to County Kildare to visit the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens. Nowhere better symbolizes all that is great about County Kildare, the beating heart of Ireland’s thoroughbred industry, than the stud, a unique attraction of outstanding natural beauty that is home to some of the most magnificent horses and sumptuous gardens to be found anywhere in the world. At the Stud Farm, follow the journey from conception to champion!

The Japanese Gardens were created in 1906. Follow the path called the ‘Life of Man’ for a captivating experience. Continue onwards to County Dublin and overnight in the city.

 Day 7 (Phoenix Park, Grafton Street, Temple Bar District, Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse): The cosmopolitan city of Dublin has lots to offer. Enjoy a tour of Dublin City at your leisure, stroll around Georgian Squares and discover the impressive Phoenix Park, the largest public park in Europe. Go shopping down the exclusive Grafton Street and enjoy a bite to eat in Dublin’s trendy Temple Bar district.

You can also visit the oldest University in Ireland, Trinity College, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1st. Inside, visitors can view the famous and wonderful ‘Book of Kells’, a 9th century Gospel manuscript in Latin with the Four Gospels of the New Testament.

Continue to the inevitable visit of the Guinness Storehouse, with an interesting insight into the history and the brewing process of the world-famous beverage. At the end of the tour, enjoy a delicious pint of Guinness in the Gravity bar, which offers wonderful panoramic views across the city. On your last evening, make sure you soak up the atmosphere of the Dublin pubs, enjoy a pint of Guinness and some traditional fayre whilst listening to local Irish musicians!

 Day 8 (Departure): Unfortunately, it is now time to leave Ireland. Return to the airport and join your flight home.

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