Southern Journey (Self Drive - Dublin - Waterford - Co. Kerry - Limerick)
❮Southern Journey (Self Drive - Dublin - Waterford - Co. Kerry - Limerick)
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This 7 night sample itinerary includes:
- Flight into Dublin and out of Shannon
- Hotel for 2 nights in Dublin
- Rental Car for 6 days
- Pick Up: Dublin Downtown/Drop Off: Shannon Airport
- Hotel for 2 nights in Waterford
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Kerry
- Hotel for 1 night in Limerick
Driving Time
Dublin - Waterford: 2 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Waterford - County Kerry: 2 hrs. 55 mins. approx.
County Kerry - Limerick: 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
Limerick - Shannon Airport: 30 mins. approx.
Take you Ireland into your own hands to craft a unique experience along the Irish countryside!. Visit Dublin (full of history, lively pubs, castles and unforgettable scenery) after that, Waterford (home of world-famous Waterford Crystal), up next is County Kerry (with The Ring of Kerry, Musckross Abbey and Gardens) and lastly, the stunning medieval city of Limerick. Connect these destinations with a Rental Car. 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 -
Waterford
Day 3Arrive to Waterford
Overnight in WaterfordDay 4Overnight in WaterfordDay 5Departing from Waterford
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 -
Limerick
Day 7Arrive to Limerick
Overnight in LimerickDay 8Departing 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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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! -
Waterford
Waterford, located on the River Suir, is the oldest city in the Republic of Ireland and one of the county's largest population centers. The storied history of Waterford started in 914CE, making Waterford older than most European capitals! Not only can people learn a lot about history walking down these winding, hilly streets, they can take a special souvenir home: authentic Waterford crystal!
Visit Reginald's Tower, Bishops' Palace, House of Waterford Crystal, Clock Tower on the Quays, Beach Tower, Double Tower, Treasures of Waterford Museums, Mount Congreve, and so much more! -
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 scenery. There are tiny fishing villages, early Christian ruins, and Ireland's highest mountain.
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. -
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!

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 Reginald's Tower, Bishops' Palace, House of Waterford Crystal, Clock Tower on the Quays, Beach Tower, Double Tower, Treasures of Waterford Museums, Mount Congreve, and so much more!

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.

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!