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Ireland’s Ancient East & Wild Atlantic Way
Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway & Connemara
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Starts
Dublin
Ends
Dublin
Car
Volkswagen Polo or Similar
Hotels
4 stays
Stay as many nights as you wish
Your package price updates instantly
Flights, hotel & car in one booking
Secure online payment
Overview
Discover Ireland’s historic cities, green countryside and spectacular Atlantic coastline on this customizable Dublin loop.
Travel from medieval Kilkenny to the lakes and mountains of Killarney, experience the Ring of Kerry, walk above the Atlantic at the Cliffs of Moher and spend two nights in lively Galway. A full day in Connemara gives you time to enjoy one of Ireland’s most beautiful regions before returning to Dublin.
Stay longer or shorter at any destination and choose the hotels that suit you. Your itinerary and package price update automatically.
Perfect for
Self-Drive Explorers
Couples
Small Groups
History Buffs
Nature Lovers
Scenic Drives
Flexible Travellers
Photography Fans
Your Itinerary Overview
- 1Day 1-21 nightWelcome to DublinThe Hendrick Smithfield
Arrive in Dublin and travel to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, explore Trinity College, Grafton…
- 2Day 2-31 nightWicklow Mountains and Medieval KilkennyLaunard House
Collect your rental car and leave Dublin for the Wicklow Mountains. Visit Glendalough, where lakes, wooded…
- 3Day 3-42 nightsRock of Cashel and KillarneyEviston House Hotel
Travel west through Ireland’s farming country toward the Rock of Cashel, an impressive collection of medieval…
- 4Day 4-5The Ring of Kerry
Spend the day exploring one of Ireland’s most celebrated scenic routes. The Ring of Kerry passes mountains,…
- 5Day 5-62 nightsCliffs of Moher and GalwayTravelodge Galway
Leave Killarney and travel north through County Limerick toward County Clare. Continue across the unusual…
- 6Day 6-7Connemara and the Sky Road
Enjoy a full-day drive through Connemara’s mountains, lakes, peatlands and Atlantic coastline. Travel toward…
- 7Day 7-81 nightIreland’s Hidden Heartlands and DublinThe Hendrick Smithfield
Leave Galway and travel east through the center of Ireland. Stop in Athlone beside the River Shannon and, if…
- 8Day 8Departure from Dublin
Enjoy breakfast before traveling to Dublin Airport for your return flight. Guests with a later departure can…
Total: 7 Nights
Your route. Your pace.
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Why You'll Love This Trip
One big loop — you start and finish in Dublin
Stay longer or shorter wherever you like
Car rental included, so you go at your own pace
Full day in Connemara and a drive along the Ring of Kerry
Medieval castles, ancient rock sites and national parks all in one trip
Wide choice of hotels from cosy 3-stars to luxury 5-stars
Two nights in both Killarney and Galway — time to actually enjoy each place
What's Included
Seven hotel nights
Rental car for the self-drive portion
Unlimited mileage, subject to rental conditions
Selected rental-car insurance and taxes
Customizable hotels and room categories
Adjustable stay length at every destination
Secure online booking
Digital day-by-day itinerary
What's Excluded
Flights unless added during booking
Fuel or electric charging
Parking charges
Road tolls
Hotel parking
Local taxes where applicable
Meals unless included in the selected hotel rate
Attraction admissions and excursions
Additional rental-car insurance or optional coverage
Personal and travel insurance
From per person$535