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Best of Ireland South Self-Drive (Tour A) - 8 Days/7 Nights

8 days
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Pick up your rental car at the airport and drive into Dublin city center. You'll hop on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour that lets you see the main sights at your own pace. Then use your voucher at one of Dublin's top spots - the Guinness Storehouse and its famous Gravity Bar for a pint, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, the GPO Museum, or Jameson Distillery Bow St. Your evening is yours to spend checking out pubs and grabbing dinner.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Talbot Hotel Stillorgan)

    Included Activities

    • Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Dublin
    • Admission to one of: Guinness Storehouse with Gravity Bar pint, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, GPO Museum, or Jameson Distillery Bow St.
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    Teeling Distillery
    EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
    GPO Museum
    Jameson Distillery Bow St.
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  2. Day 2

    Dublin

    You can use any remaining vouchers around Dublin, or head out for a drive to seaside villages like Dalkey, Malahide, Dun Laoghaire, and Howth. These coastal spots have great seafood restaurants, historic castles, and nice ocean views worth exploring. Pick your own spot for dinner in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Talbot Hotel Stillorgan)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit coastal villages: Dalkey, Malahide, Dun Laoghaire, or Howth
    • Continue visiting Dublin attractions with remaining vouchers
    Landmarks
    Dalkey
    Malahide
    Dun Laoghaire
    Howth
  3. Day 3

    Dublin to Killarney

    Drive southwest through the agricultural midlands toward County Kerry. Stop to see Blarney Castle and climb up to kiss the Stone of Eloquence, then walk through its quiet gardens. From there, head through Macroom and into County Kerry where the landscape opens up with mountain scenery. Arrive in Killarney by evening and have dinner at your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scotts Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at hotel in Killarney

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Stone of Eloquence
    • Explore Blarney Castle gardens
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
  4. Day 4

    Killarney - Dingle Peninsula or Ring of Kerry

    Choose your route around Killarney based on what appeals to you. One option takes you out to the Dingle Peninsula, known from movies like Ryan's Daughter and Far & Away, where you can head to Slea Head for Atlantic views and wander through Dingle town. The other option is the Ring of Kerry, one of Ireland's well-known scenic drives with plenty of stops for photos and village exploration. Later, head to Muckross Schoolhouse for traditional entertainment and a private dinner with performance included.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Private dinner with traditional entertainment at Quill's Farmhouse at Muckross Schoolhouse)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scotts Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Muckross Schoolhouse experience with private dinner and traditional entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dingle Peninsula with visit to Slea Head
    • Drive the Ring of Kerry scenic route
    Landmarks
    Dingle Peninsula
    Slea Head
    Dingle town
    Ring of Kerry
    Muckross Schoolhouse
  5. Day 5

    Killarney to County Clare

    Start driving north toward County Clare. You might stop in Adare, a small village with charming thatched cottages and colorful gardens worth a quick look, then continue on to County Clare.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Inn at Dromoland)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Adare village and view thatched cottages
    Landmarks
    Adare
  6. Day 6

    County Clare - Cliffs of Moher - Galway

    Travel north along County Clare's coast to see the Cliffs of Moher, which rise almost 700 feet straight up from the Atlantic. Walk along the cliff edge to O'Brien's Tower for views out over Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. Drive north to Galway and spend time in this lively, artistic city with its medieval streets, street performers, shops, and cafes to explore. Head back to Clare for dinner at your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Inn at Dromoland)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at hotel in County Clare

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cliffs of Moher
    • Walk to O'Brien's Tower
    • Explore Galway city
    Landmarks
    Cliffs of Moher
    O'Brien's Tower
    Galway Bay
    Aran Islands
    Galway
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  7. Day 7

    County Clare to Dublin

    Drive across the country back to Dublin for your final night.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Canal Hotel)
  8. Day 8

    Dublin

    After breakfast, drop off your rental car at the airport and head home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Robert
    · September 14th, 2025
    Brian - tour guide and David-bus driver were absolutely outstanding! Very professional and knowledgeable. Outstanding tour. And thank you for your support
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  • Joanne
    · August 8th, 2025
    This tour is a great way to experience Ireland and Scotland . All highlights are featured but at a fast pace. Caution for anyone with difficulty walking steep terrain
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  • Jenna
    · August 5th, 2025
    This was a great tour! Our guide, Marlene, was incredibly knowledgeable about all of the places we visited and had an incredible grasp on the history of Ireland. She went out of her way to make sure that everyone had a fantastic trip. We also had nice group dynamics. I was surprised at how many places we were able to visit.
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