2025 Vacations

CONTINUING OUR EARLY 25 IN 25 CELEBRATIONS! 15% Discount on all self drive packages AND only €25pp deposit!

We continue to toast 25 years of creating Ireland vacations by extending our €25pp deposit AND offering you a 15% discount on any of our self-drive vacation packages! Book by 15th November 2024*

*CIE tours and Knitting tours not included

Tour Overview

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This Ireland self drive tour can be accessed through Dublin Airport, is a 7 night tour based on Ireland's best kept secret, our very own Northern Territories.

The tour commences with 2 nights in Belfast City, with time to wonder in awe at a history that has seen the city dragged through more than 30 years of conflict to become one of the safest and friendliest cities in Europe. Take one of the cities famed Black Cab Tours and let your experienced, impartial and friendly driver acquaint you with the history & culture of Belfast.

Tours include The Titanic and Cathedral Quarter, the Shankhill Road & the Falls Road and other areas of the city including visiting some of the famous murals that represent both sides of the community. From here you travel north, spending a night on the Antrim Coast, home to one of the great natural wonders of the world, ‘The Giant's Causeway’.

The next 3 nights will be spent in Derry and Donegal. After soaking in the turbulent history of the city of Derry, you will travel to County Donegal, which, as the locals are fond of saying, is quite simply "different" from anywhere else in Ireland. Not an idle boast when one considers the unspoilt nature of its silent valleys, empty beaches and the craggy cliffs of a county that remains steeped in its tradition of Gaelic Music, Dance and Folklore.

The final full day of the tour brings you back to Dublin, Ireland's vibrant and historic capital city. There is so much to see and do in Dublin that you may wish to spend an extra night or two before returning home. If you did not manage to visit the ancient megalithic tombs of Newgrange on route to Belfast, an early start will perhaps allow you to stop at what is Ireland’s most visited historical attraction.

What's included

  • Accommodation in rooms with Private Bathroom Facilities 
  • Full Irish Breakfast Each Morning
  • Rental Car or Chauffeur Driven Car
  • 24/7 Local Telephone Support During Your Trip
  • Our Renowned Customized Sightseeing Guide
  • Unlimited Services of Experienced Ireland Based Travel Planner
  • Map of Ireland

Tour highlights

  • Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
  • Burren
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Conor Pass
  • Dingle Peninsula
  • Doolin
  • Gap of Dunloe
  • Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms
  • Ring of Kerry
  • Blasket Centre
  • Crag Cave & Kingdom Falconry
  • Molly Gallivans Cottage & Farm
  • Skellig Experience
  • Skellig Islands
  • Valentia Island
  • Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms

Overnights for this tour

  • Belfast City for 2 Nights
  • County Antrim for 1 Night
  • Derry City for 2 Nights
  • County Donegal for 1 Night
  • Dublin for 1 Night

Accommodation options

  • Superior & First Class Hotels
  • 4-Star Country Manor Houses
  • 4 & 5 Star Irish Castles
  • Handpicked B&B's with private facilities
  • Any Combination of the above

Tour itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Ireland

Arrive Shannon Airport and meet with your experienced Irish driver/guide. All of the drivers we use are qualified guides and have great personalities that really will make your trip unforgettable. Transfer to West Clare Railway & Heritage Centre. Closed in 1961, the original Steam Locomotive and over 2km’s of line have been refurbished to full working order. Additionally, Moyasta Junction Station House is now restored and open. Following your visit, travel to Tralee via the Kilimer – Tarbert ferry. Time permitting, we will stop at Tarbert Bridewell Courthouse & Jail. Overnight Tralee DBB

Day 2 - Tralee - Blennerville Steam Train & Lartigue Monorail

After breakfast, a short drive to the Tralee To Blennerville Steam Train. A section of the famous Tralee to Dingle Light Railway (1891-1953), was restored and featured in the BBC Great Railway Journeys of the World TV series, as one of the world's most famous narrow-guage lines. After lunch, travel the short distance to the Heritage town of Listowel to see the Lartigue Monorail, the world’s first monorail, that ran between Listowel and Ballybunnion. Evening free. Overnight Tralee DBB

Day 3 - Depart Ireland

Depending on the time of your return flight, today you may wish to explore Tralee for that last minute shopping. Transfer to Shannon via Adare, regarded as the prettiest village in Ireland and Bunratty. Subject to the time of your return flight, a stop will be made at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Arrive in time to check-in for your return flight.

DBB = Dinner, Bed & Irish Breakfast

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Tour attractions

2025 Vacations

CONTINUING OUR EARLY 25 IN 25 CELEBRATIONS! 15% Discount on all self drive packages AND only €25pp deposit!

We continue to toast 25 years of creating Ireland vacations by extending our €25pp deposit AND offering you a 15% discount on any of our self-drive vacation packages! Book by 15th November 2024*

*CIE tours and Knitting tours not included

Tour Prices

Below, you will find a price for this self drive tour including your car rental. Pricing for other accommodation and transport options is also available upon request. Please also note that all of our driving tours itineraries and sightseeing guides are available to those wishing to avail of one of our experienced driver guides.

ACCOMMODATION WITH CAR RENTAL PRICING

Notes

  • Please note prices are per person based on 2 persons in each room with full Irish breakfast and taxes included.
  • The Combination package includes 3 Nights in 3*** Hotels, 2 nights in Luxury Manor House Hotels & 2 Nights in our hand-picked B&B's.
  • Children Sharing with 2 adults (aged 2-11) pay 40% of the Adult option.
  • Children under the age of 2 are free when sharing with 2 Adults.
  • Your Accommodation & Car Rental Package rate includes an Economy class car eg., Opel Corsa or Fiat Punto.
  • Included with your car is all compulsory insurances - Collision Damage Waiver insurance (CDW with an excess/deductible), theft protection insurance, location fee of €30, Road fund tax, sales tax at 13.5%, unlimited free mileage, third party liability insurance, 24 hour peace of mind break down cover.

Private Chauffeur Option Available For This Tour

  • Enjoy the services of an experienced and friendly driver guide
  • Luxury vehicles so you get to travel in style and comfort
  • Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar and sometime narrow roads
  • With our knowledgeable drivers you see more in less time
  • You get to see the scenery instead of worrying about crashing into it!
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Prices in other currencies are indicative only. Please note that we charge in Euro.

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