Ireland Your Way: B&B Vacation

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Get behind the driver's seat and see Ireland how it was meant to be seen. From County Clare down to the Ring of Kerry, you'll be the captain of your very own Irish adventure! Arrive in Shannon and begin your 6-night vacation. From this central location, hop from city to village in a rental car as you stay in cozy bed and breakfasts. Enjoy a full Irish breakf...

Overview

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

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 10 days!

What's this trip about?

    Get behind the driver's seat and see Ireland how it was meant to be seen. From County Clare down to the Ring of Kerry, you'll be the captain of your very own Irish adventure! Arrive in Shannon and begin your 6-night vacation. From this central location, hop from city to village in a rental car as you stay in cozy bed and breakfasts. Enjoy a full Irish breakfast each morning before you explore stone castles, windswept coastline, and rolling green hills. Slurp oysters in Galway, kiss the Blarney Stone in Cork, and toast with a pint of Guinness in Dublin. You'll see and do it all in Ireland, your way!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityShannon
End CityIreland

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Cork

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Shannon (SNN), out of Dublin (DUB)
    • Manual, economy size rental car for duration - upgrade to automatic available
    • 1 night in County Clare at Hotel Woodstock or similar
    • 5 nights in your choice of B&B's throughout Ireland
    • Breakfast Daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Shannon!

Arrive at Shannon International Airport and pick up your rental car which you will have for the remainder of your vacation. Drive to your first destination in County Clare and settle into your hotel. Enjoy your first pint of Irish beer as you prepare for the next few days of sightseeing

Day 2 Ireland Bed & Breakfast

After breakfast, it's time to travel to your next destination. The remaining nights of your vacation will be spent at the Irish Bed & Breakfast of your choice! Be sure to book your stay prior to your departure date to ensure you are accommodated at your fir...

Day 3 Ireland Bed & Breakfast

From your B&B in Galway, make your way down south to County Clare, home to the rugged Cliffs of Moher. Encounter nature in its wildest, purest form as you drive along the Wild Atlantic Way to Ireland’s most spectacular natural wonder. 

On a clear day,...

Day 4 Ireland Bed & Breakfast

Leave your B&B in the morning and drive to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. Built in 1425, Bunratty Castle is the most complete and authentic medieval castle in Ireland. Explore 15th and 16th century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art that capture th...

Day 5 Ireland Bed & Breakfast

Today, drive to the Ring of Kerry, a road taking you through 10,000 years of Irish history! On this 111-mile route, you will pass landmarks like Skellig Michael, Muckross House, Derrynane Beach, the stone forts of Cahergal & Leacanabuaile, and more. 

Once you've completed the circular route, check into a B&B near Kenmare and rest up for your next day of adventure. 

Day 6 Ireland Bed & Breakfast

In the morning, drive east to Blarney Castle near Cork. Explore the grounds of this famous medieval castle dating back to 1446 and don't forget to kiss the Blarney Stone, which is said to give each kisser the gift of eloquence. 

Then make your way to the ...

Day 7 Depart Ireland

Say goodbye to Ireland as you drive to Dublin airport. Drop off your rental car then transfer to your departure gate for your flight home.

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Price per day$178
Last Updated: 0/3/2024

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