Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin to Meath
You'll make your own way to Dublin and then drive toward Meath, around 100 km (2 hours) to your overnight stop. Along the route, you can check out the Boyne Valley's ancient sites like Newgrange and Knowth, stop by Monasterboice's historic ruins, or see the Hill of Tara and Mellifont Abbey if time allows. The drive itself takes you through Irish countryside with plenty of options to explore before settling into the Meath region.
Optional Activities
- Visit Newgrange Neolithic burial mound
- Visit Knowth Neolithic burial mound
- Visit Brú na Bóinne information center
- Explore Monasterboice monastery ruins
- Visit Hill of Tara
- Visit Mellifont Cistercian Abbey
Landmarks Newgrange Knowth Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre Monasterboice Hill of Tara Mellifont Abbey 
- Day 2
Meath to Mayo
Today you're driving through County Mayo, about 300 km (4 hours) to your 2-night stay. On the way, you can take detours to Trim Castle, Strokestown Park House with its walled gardens, or the Rathcrogan Visitor Center at Cruachan Aí, which was Connacht's ancient capital. The route gives you flexibility to stop and explore historic sites or keep moving depending on what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Trim Castle
- Tour Strokestown Park House, Gardens & National Famine Museum
- Explore Rathcrogan Visitor Center at Cruachan Aí
Landmarks Trim Castle Strokestown Park House Cruachan Aí (Rathcrogan) 
- Day 3
Achill Island
Start by visiting the Céide Fields archaeological site, then head to Achill Island, Ireland's largest island. You'll have about 280 km (4 hours) to cover. Once there, you can walk along one of the Blue Flag beaches and wander through the local villages, or optionally visit Westport House, a historic manor that's over 400 years old. The route takes you to some of Mayo's most distinctive coastal scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Céide Fields Neolithic excavation site
- Walk Blue Flag beaches on Achill Island
- Visit Westport House
Landmarks Céide Fields Achill Island Westport House - Day 4
Achill Island to Connemara
You'll drive through Connemara today, roughly 90 km (2.5 hours) to your overnight stay. This route shows off the region's dark moors, clear lakes, and dramatic mountains really well. You can stop at Kylemore Abbey on Lough Pollacopall, take a boat tour through Killary Harbour (Ireland's only fjord), or explore the grounds around Ashford Castle. The scenery changes constantly as you drive through this part of Galway.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Kylemore Abbey
- Boat tour through Killary Harbour (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Visit Ashford Castle grounds (by prior arrangement)
- Lunch at Ashford Castle Estate cottage
Landmarks Kylemore Abbey Killary Harbour Ashford Castle Lough Pollacopall Lough Corrib Lough Mask 
- Day 5
Connemara to Kerry
Head to Galway first, known for the Claddagh Ring, then move into the Burren region with its unusual karst landscape. You're looking at 340 km (5.5 hours) to your 2-night stay in Kerry. Along the way, you can visit Aillwee Limestone Cave, the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, or Bunratty Castle with its 19th-century Irish village recreations. This day covers a lot of ground and offers several worthwhile stops depending on your interests.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Aillwee Limestone Cave (bookable)
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
- Visit Atlantic Edge exhibition at underground visitor center
- Visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Landmarks Galway Aillwee Limestone Cave Cliffs of Moher Bunratty Castle & Folk Park 
- Day 6
Killarney
Today you'll drive the Ring of Kerry, one of Europe's most scenic routes. You'll pass through Killorglin and Glenbeigh with coastal views and mountain scenery throughout. The route takes you over Coomakista Pass and Moll's Gap back to Killarney, and you'll stop at Ladies View for panoramic views of Killarney National Park. In the afternoon, you'll tour Muckross House & Gardens, a 19th-century Victorian villa with beautiful grounds surrounding it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Muckross House & Gardens with 19th-century Victorian villa
Landmarks Ring of Kerry Killorglin Glenbeigh Cahirciveen Coomakista Pass Moll's Gap Ladies View Killarney National Park Muckross House & Gardens Macgillycuddy's Reeks Dingle Bay 
- Day 7
Killarney to Dublin
You'll head back to Dublin via Cashel, about 350 km (4.5 hours). On the way, you can optionally visit the Rock of Cashel, an impressive church ruin known as the 'Irish Acropolis.' Once in Dublin, you have several options in the afternoon or evening: the Guinness Storehouse, a hop-on hop-off city tour, or a whiskey distillery visit. The drive gives you time to reflect on the trip before returning to the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Rock of Cashel
- Visit Guinness Storehouse (bookable)
- Hop-on hop-off tour of Dublin
- Whiskey distillery tour
Landmarks Rock of Cashel Guinness Storehouse 
- Day 8
Departure from Dublin
Your tour ends today with an individual departure from Dublin. Arrange your own transport to the airport or your next destination whenever you're ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast
