A whole week to explore, relax, absorb, refresh and learn about this fascinating and beautiful island. We have combined all the best elements of our 3, 4, and 5 day tours.
First we head down to the South West to Cork and Kerry and the three peninsula's of Beara, Iveragh (The Ring of Kerry) and Dingle. Then we will take you across the River Shannon into County Clare with the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher before heading north into Galway and the wild Connemara region. You will see a huge proportion of Ireland's best scenery (just ask any Irish person).
As usual the trip is Vagabond's unique mixture of outdoor activity, great scenery, relaxing pubs and loads of laughs. Seven days means that you are never rushed but you will see so much that you may think you have been travelling for weeks.
Amazing 3, 4 and 5 day tours also available from Vagabond
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Depart Dublin – 8.30am From Dublin Tourism Centre, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 (or hotel pick-up)
Pass through Curragh Racecourse – Braveheart film set
The Magnificent Rock of Cashel
Walk and Picnic on Galtee Mohr (Ireland's Fifth highest Mountain) or visit the quirky Mitchelstown Caves
Pass through Cork, Ireland's 2nd city
Kiss the World Famous Blarney Stone
Follow Lee Valley to source of River Lee
Overnight in the stunning Gougane Barra Hotel
Day 2:
Walk in Gougane Barra Forest Park
Meet Atlantic Coastline at Bantry Bay
Seal Spotting in Glengarriff
Head out onto Beara Peninsula, the undiscovered Peninsula
Great views of the Caher Mountains and Sheepshead Peninsula
Horse riding or a walk at Dun Booey, amongst the Castles
Lunch at McCarthy's Bar in Castletownbere
Take the cable car to Dursey Island
Overnight in tiny and beautiful village of Glengarriff, West Cork
Day 3:
Depart Allihes
Shortcut via old copper mines and over Mountain pass
Visit ancient Ogham stone in Eyeries
Explore Beara’s stunning coastline, views across to Iveragh Peninsula
Lunch in picturesque Kenmare
Join Ring of Kerry scenic route on the Iveragh Peninsula
Visit Staigue Fort (amazing views)
Try to ride a Llama
Walk amongst Macgillycuddy Reeks Mountains
Barbeque on Derrynane Beach
Overnight near Portmagee
Day 4:
Optional visit to Skellig Islands
Quick stop at Rosbeigh Strand
Head for Dingle Peninsula via Killorglin
(Goat Fair) and Castlemaine (Wild Colonial Boy)
Drive along Inch Strand for fun and games
Walk to waterfalls above Lough Annascaul
Lunch in Tom Crean's South Pole Inn
Head out along the Slea Head Drive
Stop at Europe's most westerly point.
Coumeenoule Beach (Film set of Ryan’s Daughter)
Dunchaoin Harbour - real old Ireland
Smerwick Head – views of Mount Brandon
Overnight in Dingle Town – a town of 2000 people and 54 pubs
Day 5:
Take Conor Pass, Ireland's highest road
Walk and view over Dingle Bay
Take the Ferry across the River Shannon into Country Clare
Burren Region – Limestone Lunar landscape
Secret shortcuts over the hills
Fanore Beach – touch the Atlantic
Cliffs of Moher – 700 ft sea cliffs
Lahinch – Ireland’s surfing capital, try to catch a wave.
Overnight in Doolin – great music in the pubs
Day 6:
Depart Doolin
Lisdoonvarna – Matchmaking Festival
Poulnabrone Dolmen – Megalithic tomb
Kinvarra village with:
Dunguire Castle – ancient seat of the High Kings of Munster, Hookers – Traditional Sailing boats
Corcomroe Abbey
Arrive Galway city for lunch.
Depart Galway
Heading north into the Connemara region, famous for its wild and rugged landscape and stunning scenery.
Mamturk Mountains
Go for a walk in the mountains and follow the footsteps of St Patrick
Dogs Bay Beach
White sandy beach to watch the sun go down
Overnight in Killadoon, near Westport, County Mayo
Day 7:
Depart Killadoon
Surfing on Carrownoski Strand
Walk up Croagh Patrick (Patrick’s Mountain) – the holiest mountain in Ireland
Horse-riding by the sea.
Option health spa stop (subject to availability)
Head East
Through counties Mayo, Roscommon, Longford and Meath
Nation Famine Museum, Strokestown castle, an excellent and emotive display
River Shannon
Cross back over into Leinster, the east of Ireland
Travel back to Dublin for 5.30-6pm arrival, for tearful hugs and farewell hugs.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The price includes accommodation and breakfasts, other meals are simply paid for at the time. Lunches tend to be a mixture of picnics, BBQ’s and pub lunches and then in the evening we normally head to a good pub or restaurant for our meal.
For accommodation we normally use a mixture of B&B’s, small hotels and Lodges, all the rooms have private bathrooms and most have tea and coffee in the rooms. (The B&B prices are based on two sharing a room and include full cooked Irish breakfast). Each place is different and adds its own flavour to the tours, we have put a lot of work into finding just the right places and everyone seems really happy with the results.
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