Fly & Drive
For the slightly adventurous type, we have put together a few itinerates for 6 and 8 night stays in Ireland. This is best
for people who want to travel at their own pace and are not afraid of a few detours here and there.
Please note that these are only a suggestion, and if you wish to extend your stay, it is not a problem at all. The
fly and drive special includes airfare on scheduled air carriers and a seven day car rental; perfect for the value-conscious
consumer.
Bed and Breakfasts - This is a budget option for travelers to stay in Irish family homes in towns, cities and
countryside throughout Ireland. Breakfast is included daily.
Suggested Itineraries
6 Night Suggested Itineraries
Itinerary A
2 Nights in Dublin |
Hop on/off sightseeing tour: Guinness Storehouse: Jameson Distillery: Abbey Tavern |
2 Nights in Kilkenny |
On route: Stop in Kilkenny, Ireland's medieval city, visit Castle, Cathedrals & lots of pubs
Visit: Waterford Crystal: Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross : Drive to Wicklow garden of
Ireland |
2 Nights in Killarney |
On route: Blarney Castle & Woolen Mills: Cobh Heritage Center last port of Titanic;
Kinsale or Middleton Distillery in Cork
In Killarney: Ring of Kerry Tour, Dingle Peninsula Tour, Muckross House & Gardens, |
Itinerary B
2 Nights in Dublin |
Hop on/off sightseeing tour: Guinness Storehouse: Jameson Distillery: Abbey Tavern |
3 Nights in Killarney |
On route: Blarney Castle & Woolen Mills OR Rock of Cashel
In Killarney: Ring of Kerry Tour, Dingle Penninsula Tour, Muckross House & Gardens, |
1 Night in Limerick/Bunratty |
On route: Stop in Adare nice village with thatched cottages & shops
OR On route: Take Shannon Estuary ferry and drive up to Cliffs of Moher
Bunratty Castle & folk park. Attend medieval banquet |
Itinerary C
2 Nights in Dublin |
Hop on/off sightseeing tour: Guinness Storehouse: Jameson Distillery: Abbey Tavern |
3 Nights in Galway |
On route: Take a cruise on Shannon river in Athlone: Visit Clonmacnoise:
Galway: Easy to get around, Lots of pubs & restaurants, great shopping
Day trip out to Connemara and visit Kylemore Abbey (old Gothic Church run by nuns)
Day trip out to the Aran Islands from Galway Bay or out at Rossaveal (30 minutes outside)
Day trip to Cong where Quiet Man was made or the city of Knock, Ireland's #1 religious site |
1 Night in Limerick/Bunratty |
On route: Visit Cliffs of Moher
Bunratty Castle & folk park. Attend medieval banquet |
8 & 9 Night Suggested Itineraries
Itinerary A
2 Nights in Dublin |
Hop on/off sightseeing tour: Guinness Storehouse: Jameson Distillery: Abbey Tavern |
2 Night in Killarney |
On route: Blarney Castle & Woolen Mills OR Rock of Cashel
In Killarney: Ring of Kerry Tour, Dingle Penninsula Tour, Muckross House & Gardens |
2 Nights in Limerick/Bunratty |
On route: Stop in Adare, a nice village with thatched cottages & shops
On route: Take Shannon Estuary ferry and drive up to Cliffs of Moher
Day trip to Galway City |
2 Nights in Cabra Castle |
On route: visit Clonmacnoise heritage site
Cavan Visit Lockes Distillery At the Castle play golf, or go horseback riding
From the Castle visit Newgrange prehistoric site, Carlingford Lough |
Itinerary B
2 Nights in Dublin |
Hop on/off sightseeing tour: Guinness Storehouse: Jameson Distillery: Abbey Tavern |
2 Nights in Belfast |
On route: Visit Downpatrick & St. Patricks visitor centre where he is buried;
Carlingford Lough |
2 Nights in Donegal |
On route: Antrims Giants Causeway, Derry City walls
From Donegal: Visit Killybegs Ireland's most famous fishing town, visit Irish speaking
areas; shop for Donegal tweed |
2 Nights in Galway |
On route: Stop in Sligo to visit WB Yeats burial site (famous writer)
Stop in Knock, Ireland's #1 pilgrimage site
Galway: Lots of pubs & restaurants, great shopping
Day trip out to Connemara and visit Kylemore Abbey (old Gothic Church run by nuns)
Day trip out to the Aran Islands from Galway Bay or out at Rossaveal (30mins outside) |
Itinerary C
3 Nights in Dublin |
Hop on/off sightseeing tour: Guinness Storehouse: Jameson Distillery, Abbey Tavern
Day trip to Powerscourt, Ireland's famous manor house
Day trip to Wicklow and Glendalough, famous monastery
Day trip out to New Grange pre-historic burial site & Hill of Tara home to Ireland's kings |
3 Nights in Killarney |
On route: Blarney Castle & Woolen Mills: Cobh Heritage Center last port if Titanic; Kinsale
or Middleton Distillery in Cork
In Killarney: Ring of Kerry Tour, Dingle Penninsula Tour, Muckross House & Gardens |
2 Nights in Connemara |
On route: Adare Village / Cliifs of Moher / Bunratty folk park
Day trip in Galway |
1 Night in Limerick |
Last night stay before flying out |
Itinerary D
2 Nights in Dublin |
Hop on/off sightseeing tour: Guinness Storehouse: Jameson Distillery: Abbey Tavern |
1 Night in Kilkenny |
On route: Stop in Kilkenny, Ireland's medieval city, visit Castle, Cathedrals & lots of pubs |
1 Night in Kinsale |
On route: Waterford, Cobh Heritage Center last port of call for the Titanic
Kinsale: the gourmet capital of Ireland, visit local fort, take a cruise in the bay, Lots of
great restaurants |
2 Nights in Kenmare |
On route: Visit Blarney Castle & Woolen Mills
Travel along the west Cork route and see palm trees in Glengarriff
Kenmare: small beautiful coastal town from which you can do the Ring of Kerry. Visit
Killarney |
1 Night in Tralee |
Last night at Ballyseede Irish Castle |
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