8 Day Irish Castles Fly & Drive 2017 Itinerary

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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
1 Waterford, 1 Tralee, 2 Clifden, 2 Dublin Area

Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    1 Waterford, 1 Tralee, 2 Clifden, 2 Dublin Area

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Dublin
  • Galway

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-Dublin, Dublin-New YorkOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • 6 nights accommodations in First Class castle hotels 1 night Waterford 1 night Tralee 2 nights Clifden 2 nights Dublin Area 7 day car rental: Mini Manual. Upgrade to other categories available
    • Car rental includes: Unlimited Mileage, Third Party Liability Insurance, Collision Damage Waiver (C.D.W.), local taxes (VAT)
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Please note that the following is a suggested itinerary. While the sites listed below may be visited independently, the package does not cover any applicable entrance or tour fees.

DAY 1 - Depart for Ireland
Depart for Ireland

DAY 2 - Arrive in Dublin, Drive to Waterford
Arrive in Dublin and pick up your rental car before leaving the city behind as you drive through Wicklow Mountains National Park for a glimpse into Ireland's wild side. The lush scenery and placid lakes are delicately wound through hills and valleys offering gorgeous vie...
DAY 3 - Waterford, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry En Route to Tralee
Take the morning to see more of Waterford such as the House of Waterford Crystal that offers demonstrations of glass blowing and sculpting with incredible craftsmanship and unique designs. After, continue to drive to Blarney Castle and the famous Blarney Stone. Give the ...
DAY 4 - Bunratty Castle and Cliffs of Moher En Route to Clifden via Galway
Depart Tralee this morning and turn north towards the city of Galway, enjoying the character and architecture of Limerick City along the way. You may stop to explore the city or continue to visit Bunartty Castle, with its imposing fortress-like architecture before headin...
DAY 5 - Full Day in Clifden
Enjoy the day in Clifden or drive to Galway which is the largest city in western Ireland but has a small town feel. Cathedrals, museums, castles, mansions and monuments abound in the city and offer the chance to see a variety of sites. However, any sightseeing in the cit...
DAY 6 - Drive to Dublin, Dublin sightseeing
Today drive through the heart of Ireland from Galway to Dublin, the expansive capital city of Ireland. The city is divided into Northside and Southside by the River Liffey and nearly all of the city's major sights and attractions are concentrated in these center-city are...
DAY 7 - Full Day in Dublin
The final day in Ireland is a full day to continue sightseeing in Dublin. Spend the entire day catching the sights that may have been missed yesterday afternoon and wander through the rest of the city. Head to the western area of the city to see the district of Smithfiel...
DAY 8 - Depart Ireland
Drive to the airport and return your vehicle prior to your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

*Please note that this is a suggested itinerary. Driving times and distances are estimated and can vary due to many circumstances, such as, specific route taken, hotel location, traffic, weather, road conditions, etc. GPS devices are recommended and can be rented locally.

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Price per day$71
Last Updated: 2/1/2018

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