Legendary Ireland (Self Drive - Galway - Dublin - Kilkenny - Killarney - Limerick)
❮Legendary Ireland (Self Drive - Galway - Dublin - Kilkenny - Killarney - Limerick)
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This 9 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 10 days
- Pick Up/Drop Off: Shannon Airport
- Hotel for 2 nights in Galway
- Hotel for 2 nights in Dublin
- Hotel for 2 nights in Kilkenny
- Hotel for 2 nights in Killarney
- Hotel for 1 night in Limerick
Driving Time
Shannon Airport - Galway: 1 hr. 10 mins. approx.
Galway - Dublin: 2 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Dublin - Kilkenny: 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
Kilkenny - Killarney: 2 hrs. 40 mins. approx.
Killarney- Limerick: 1 hr. 40 mins. approx.
Limerick - Shannon Airport: 30 mins. approx.
An unforgettable vacation through the Ireland of your imagination, with its castles, abbeys, lush countryside and much more!. Pick up your rental car in Shannon to begin your adventure, drive to Galway (Connemara, Kylemore Abbey). Proceed to Dublin (with a mix of authentic bars, trendy coffee houses and incomparable warm welcome); then, continue to the historic Kilkenny with its large number of castles and abbeys (Kilkenny Castle, Jerpoint Abbey). After that, discover Killarney(Muckross House and Gardens, Ring of Kerry). Lastly, visit the charming medieval city of Limerick (with King John`s Castle, Lough Gur Neolithic Settlement and Stone Age Centre). Return to Shannon to catch your flight back home. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
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Flexible Itinerary
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Galway
Day 1Arrive to Galway
Overnight in GalwayDay 2Overnight in GalwayDay 3Departing from Galway
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Dublin
Day 3Arrive to Dublin
Overnight in DublinDay 4Overnight in DublinDay 5Departing from Dublin
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Kilkenny
Day 5Arrive to Kilkenny
Overnight in KilkennyDay 6Overnight in KilkennyDay 7Departing from Kilkenny
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Killarney
Day 7Arrive to Killarney
Overnight in KillarneyDay 8Overnight in KillarneyDay 9Departing from Killarney
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Limerick
Day 9Arrive to Limerick
Overnight in LimerickDay 10Departing from Limerick
Ireland
Ireland, `the Emerald Isle`, offers some of the most beautiful landscapes and views in the entire world, from castles in ruins in verdant valleys to rocky cliffsides overlooking the Atlantic. It is a country that is fiercely proud of its native language and culture, and venturing outside the major cities, you will be able to view a more rural experience. This is most popularly achieved by driving the 111-mile Ring of Kerry in the western part of the country, or visiting the charming Gaeltacht where Irish is only spoken. But definitely do not discount the cities, home to charm, history, and great landmarks, such as the cosmpolitan capital of Dublin, and large cities such as Limerick and Cork.
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Galway
Galway City, the largest city in County Galway, is known as the 'city of the tribes' and is a thriving, bohemian, cultural city on the western coast of Ireland. It is a popular seaside destination with beautiful beaches and a long winding promenade and has a buzzing cosmopolitan city center. The city is a joy to explore with its labyrinthine cobbled streets, colorful shop facades and busy café and bar culture. The city is renowned for its thriving Irish theatre, arts, music and culture scene and Galway plays host to a number of internationally renowned festivals throughout the year. Eyre Square and the imposing Galway Cathedral are but two of Galway's best-known sights.
Explore the region across Galway Bay, Lynch Castle, Galway City Museum, the National Aquarium, Salthill beach, Spanish Arch, Kylemore Abbey, Ashford Castle, the Aran Islands and Connemara National Park as well as festivals like the annual Galway Arts Festival and much more! -
Dublin
With over 1000 years of history Dublin has experienced many changes, particularly in the last decade. European Union membership and increased prosperity have transformed Dublin into a multicultural city with a thriving economy, ranking it among the top tourist destinations in Europe. An hour walk from the top of Grafton Street, across the Liffey, up O'Connell Street, and farther into north Dublin is a walk through time and, also a glimpse of some of the pieces that must eventually fit together.
Visit Trinity College and the Book of Kells, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle, the Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Distillery, Temple Bar, St. Stephen's Green and the National Museums and so much more! -
Kilkenny
Irelands' smallest city both by area and population, Kilkenny is a beautiful medieval city with narrow streets, well-preserved churches, a great castle on a hilltop, and many old buildings. Kilkenny's city center can also brag about its nightlife, live music, and stand-up comedy scenes. One of Ireland's largest arts festivals is based here, as are a number of craft fairs and comedy festivals.
Visit The Tholsel, Kilkenny Castle, Butler Gallery, Rothe House, St Canice's Cathedral, The Black Abbey, Black Freren Gate, and so much more! -
Killarney
Killarney (Cill Airne in Irish) is the gateway to the Ring of Kerry and one of best places in Ireland to explore the outdoors. The attractive town pales in comparison to nearby Killarney National Park and the surrounding countryside with its mountains, lakes, woods and overall natural beauty. Killarney town has charming architecture reminiscent of the late nineteenth century and offers fine restaurants, gift shops and traditional pubs. About six miles west is the Gap of Dunloe with steep sides and deep glacial lakes. The Ring of Kerry meanders around the Iveragh Peninsula with sensational views, especially at Caherdaniel, where you will find Ireland's only beach pub.
Visit the Ring of Kerry, Muckross House and Gardens, Three Lakes of Killarney - Lough Léin, Muckross Lake, Upper Lake, Ross Castle on Lough Lein, Killarney National Park, Gap of Dunloe, Ladies View, Torc Waterfall, Town of Killarney and much more! -
Limerick
Limerick is the third-largest city in the Republic of Ireland. The history of Limerick, along the Shannon River, goes back over a millennium. The Vikings and the Old English inhabited a walled city to the north of the current city center, while the native Irish lived to the south across the Abbey River, a tributary of the Shannon. The end of the Williamite Wars were fought in Limerick, and you can learn more about the war's impacts at the Limerick City Museum and the 13th-century King John's Castle. It wasn't until the eighteenth century that Edmund Sexton Pery designed the current city center, a living showcase of Georgian architecture.
Visit King John's Castle, St. Mary's Cathedral, The Hunt Museum, Limerick City Gallery of Art, Limerick City Museum, Frank McCourt Museum, The Treaty Stone, Newtown Pery, King's Island, Limerick Milk Market, People's Park, and so much more!
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Explore the region across Galway Bay, Lynch Castle, Galway City Museum, the National Aquarium, Salthill beach, Spanish Arch, Kylemore Abbey, Ashford Castle, the Aran Islands and Connemara National Park as well as festivals like the annual Galway Arts Festival and much more!
Visit Trinity College and the Book of Kells, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle, the Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Distillery, Temple Bar, St. Stephen's Green and the National Museums and so much more!
Visit The Tholsel, Kilkenny Castle, Butler Gallery, Rothe House, St Canice's Cathedral, The Black Abbey, Black Freren Gate, and so much more!
Visit the Ring of Kerry, Muckross House and Gardens, Three Lakes of Killarney - Lough Léin, Muckross Lake, Upper Lake, Ross Castle on Lough Lein, Killarney National Park, Gap of Dunloe, Ladies View, Torc Waterfall, Town of Killarney and much more!
Visit King John's Castle, St. Mary's Cathedral, The Hunt Museum, Limerick City Gallery of Art, Limerick City Museum, Frank McCourt Museum, The Treaty Stone, Newtown Pery, King's Island, Limerick Milk Market, People's Park, and so much more!