Scenic Southwest Ireland (Self Drive - Dublin - Cork - Co. Kerry - Co. Clare)
❮Scenic Southwest Ireland (Self Drive - Dublin - Cork - Co. Kerry - Co. Clare)
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This 8 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 2 nights in Dublin
- Rental Car for 7 days
- Pick Up: Dublin Downtown/Drop Off: Shannon Airport
- Hotel for 2 nights in Cork
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Kerry
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Clare
Driving Time
Dublin - Cork: 2 hrs. 50 mins. approx.
Cork - County Kerry Area: 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
County Kerry Area - County Clare Area: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
County Clare Area - Shannon Airport: 30 mins. approx.
Visit Ireland on your terms, with this Self-Drive Package!. Begin your vacation in Dublin (full of rich history, fun pubs and trendy coffee shops) then, depart with your Rental Car for a stay in Cork (with the beauty Blarney Castle); continue to Kerry (Ring of Kerry, Muckross House and Gardens are its attractions) and finally, spend a nice stay in Clare (the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park cannot be skipped). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Dublin
Day 1Arrive to Dublin
Overnight in DublinDay 2Overnight in DublinDay 3Departing from Dublin
Transportation to next city by: By Car -
Cork
Day 3Arrive to Cork
Overnight in CorkDay 4Overnight in CorkDay 5Departing from Cork
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
County Kerry
Day 5Arrive to County Kerry
Overnight in County KerryDay 6Overnight in County KerryDay 7Departing from County Kerry
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
County Clare
Day 7Arrive to County Clare
Overnight in County ClareDay 8Overnight in County ClareDay 9Departing from County Clare
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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Trip Summary
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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!
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Cork
Founded in the late 6th century by Saint Finbarr, Cork is Ireland's second largest city. A famous landmark is the Shandon Steeple of St. Ann's Church, which contains the Bells of Shandon. Other interesting places to visit are the English market in the center of the city, the University founded in 1845 and the very steep St Patrick's Hill, from the top of which are magnificent views over the entire metropolis. The River Lee flows through the city forming one of the world's largest natural harbours. Visit the Shandon Bells, Saint Finbarr's Cathedral, the Cork City Gaol, the English Market and the nearby Blarney Castle and Cobh Harbor.
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County Kerry
Offering softly rolling green fields, long, sweeping seascapes, and vibrant little towns, the `Kingdom` has a maze of blissfully quiet country lanes each of which has a story to tell - Around every corner, a piece of history unfolds amidst the most beautiful of scenery. There are tiny fishing villages, early Christian ruins, and Ireland`s highest mountain. Located in the extreme southwest of Ireland, offers outstanding and magnificent sceneries such as the Ring of Kerry and a very well-preserved eighteenth-century century port in Tralee, its capital town.
Visit the Ring of Kerry, Muckross House and Gardens, the Blasket Centre, Kerry Bog Village Museum, Killarney National Park, the Skellig Islands, and Ardfert Cathedral. -
County Clare
Clare is the County of seascapes and landscapes, offering two of Ireland`s natural attractions: The Burren, with its great mystery and beauty due to its geology, flora, caves, archaeology and history and the dramatic stretch of coastline, including the spectacular Cliffs of Moher and quaint seaside towns such as Lahinch and Kilkee. Also worth visiting are charming villages like Killaloe, a lovely village at the foot of the Slieve Bernagh Hills, and home to a picturesque inland marina. Killaloe Cathedral dates from the 13th century. And for Irish music, be sure to visit town of Doolin - famed for its tradition of Irish music: It features pubs where they host musicians of high standard playing frequently both during the day and the evening. This is also an excellent place for those fascinated by the country`s ancient history, as it`s littered with historic and prehistoric sites, from the Poulnabrone Dolmen to Bunratty Castle.
Explore the Cliffs of Moher, the Aillwee Cave, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Craggaunowen, Clare Archaeology Centre - Dysert O'Dea Castle, and Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre.
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!
Founded in the late 6th century by Saint Finbarr, Cork is Ireland's second largest city. A famous landmark is the Shandon Steeple of St. Ann's Church, which contains the Bells of Shandon. Other interesting places to visit are the English market in the center of the city, the University founded in 1845 and the very steep St Patrick's Hill, from the top of which are magnificent views over the entire metropolis. The River Lee flows through the city forming one of the world's largest natural harbours.
Visit the Shandon Bells, Saint Finbarr's Cathedral, the Cork City Gaol, the English Market and the nearby Blarney Castle and Cobh Harbor.
Visit the Ring of Kerry, Muckross House and Gardens, the Blasket Centre, Kerry Bog Village Museum, Killarney National Park, the Skellig Islands, and Ardfert Cathedral.
Explore the Cliffs of Moher, the Aillwee Cave, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Craggaunowen, Clare Archaeology Centre - Dysert O'Dea Castle, and Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre.