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Overview
Featuring: Deluxe 4 Star Manors and Country House Hotels
Pricing: From $999 Per Person Sharing.
The Wild Atlantic Way stretches for over 1,500 miles along Ireland’s western seaboard. From Donegal in the north to Cork in the south, through regions like Connemara, The Burren, Galway Bay and Kerry, the route is the longest defined coastal route in the world. The Wild Atlantic Way is set to become an iconic route that can be experienced by driving, cycling, walking or sea-kayaking. Along the route there are 159 discovery points and 15 signature experience discovery points that will help people to discover the culture and landscape that makes the west coast of Ireland so unique.
Day 1: Arrive in Ireland. 2 nights stay in Cork.
Day 2: Tour Cobh and Old Head.
Day 3: Stay 2 nights in Kerry.
Day 4: Tour the Ring of Kerry & Dingle.
Day 5: Tour Co. Clare. Stay 2 nights Lisdoonvarna.
Day 6: Tour the Cliffs of Moher or the Aran Islands.
Day 7: Depart the US.If you like this Itinerary you may also be interested in our 10 Day and 14 Day itineraries.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Ireland. 2 nights stay in Cork.
Arrive in Ireland, and begin your Wild Atlantic Way experience by driving south to County Cork. Stay 2 nights in the Seaview House Hotel. Visit Kinsale, here you will discover a town that is known as the gourmet capital of Ireland and is foodie heaven! This bustling town was once a Viking trading post that played a key role in Irish history. Your first signature discovery point on the Wild Atlantic Way Tour, is the Old Head of Kinsale, It was from here, just off the Old Head that in 1915, a trans-Atlantic liner, The Luisitania, was sunk by a German U-boat. 1200 passengers and crew lost their lives which led to the USA being drawn into World War I. Another option to see the Old Head is to take a boat trip or to explore the caves beneath by way of sea kayak.
Day 2: Tour Cobh and Old Head.
Visit the discovery point of Mizen Head Today. From here you can walk across the arched suspension bridge connecting the mainland to a rocky crag that points out to the crashing seas. Tour Cork City, and Cobh Harbour. Visit the Cobh Heritage Centre, the last port of call for the Titanic. Visit Blarney Castle and Kiss the Stone of Eloquence. Shop at the Blarney Woolen Mills. Enjoy dinner in Cork or Kinsale this evening. Perhaps visit a local pub and enjoy traditional Irish music and a pint of Guinness.
Day 3: Stay 2 nights in Kerry.
Drive on to County Kerry today and tour the famous Ring of Kerry. For centuries artists and writers have celebrated this beautiful landscape where the contrasting mountain, lake, and coastal scenery is at its most spectacular. Visit the fishing town of Dingle, offering fantastic Irish music, stunning views, and award winning seafood restaurants. Stay 2 nights in the Carrig House.
Day 4: Tour the Ring of Kerry & Dingle.
This morning, visit the discovery point of Skellig Michael; a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 8 miles off the coast of Kerry is one of the wonders of the world, where 1300 years ago Christian monks built a home at the top of this jagged ocean rock. It can only be reach by a small boat. It’s truly worth the pilgrimage. This afternoon visit the charming market town of Kenmare and enjoy lunch in one of the towns fine restaurants. Or perhaps enjoy an evening in the lively town of Killarney.
Day 5: Tour Co. Clare. Stay 2 nights Lisdoonvarna.
Depart Kerry and drive to County Clare. Explore your next discovery point on the Wild Atlantic Way, the world famous Cliffs of Moher. The Cliffs tower 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. They are a stunning sight to behold. While there, check out the Cliffs Exhibition which is the exciting interpretive Centre at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience. Housed at the center of the underground building a huge domed cave contains: images, exhibits, displays & experiences that will delight young and old alike. There are also many walking trails along the cliffs, providing the perfect vantage point, and a unique experience you’ll never forget. Stay 2 nights at Sheedy’s Country House Hotel in Lisdoonvarna.
Day 6: Tour the Cliffs of Moher or the Aran Islands.
Visit the Burren; a limestone landscape with ancient druidic altars and the most magnificent flora and fauna. Make sure you see the Birds of Prey center, and visit the Ailwee Caves with its underground waterfalls. Or, perhaps today you would like to take a ferry from Galway Bay to the Aran Islands. You can easily rent bikes on the island; it’s a great way to explore the medieval castles, cliffs, prehistoric stone forts, sandy beaches, local crafts, pubs, and more. Here you can experience life from a bygone era. The Islands’ raw beauty and charm leaves visitors longing to return again and again.
Day 7: Depart the US.
Drive to Shannon Airport, return your rental car and prepare for your flight home.
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Inclusions
Price:7 Days / 6 nights From $999 per person (Based on 2 people traveling).
- Deluxe accommodations for 6 nights.
- Full Irish Breakfast each day.
- 7 days Self-Drive rental vehicle OR Upgrade to a Professional Driver/Guide.
- All taxes & service charges.
- 24 /7 Concierge service in Ireland while travelling.
- Touring Map of Ireland & List of recommended pubs, restaurants and places of interest.
- Deluxe portfolio of travel Documents & Personalized Itinerary.
- Prices based on per person sharing. Single supplement will be additional. Call for details.
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Hotels
The Seaview House Hotel, West Cork
Seaview House Hotel, a delightful 4 star country house hotel set in private and well tended grounds in the quiet village of Ballylickey beside Bantry in the heart of West Cork.
Carrig House, Kerry
This charming and meticulously restored Victorian residence has a sense of timelessness about it that has captured the imagination of poets and adventurers alike.
Sheedy’s Country House, Lisdoonvarna
Sheedy’s Country House Hotel and Restaurant is a small family owned and managed 4 star hotel and award winning restaurant, situated in the village of Lisdoonvarna, on the edge of The Burren.
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