Wild Atlantic Way Self Drive

Arrive at Dublin Airport and collect your car rental. Explore the historic capital city and its medieval castle. Overnight: Co. Dublin

Head to the West of Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way. Visit Sligo, the inspiration for W.B. Yeats, the Nobel Prize winning Irish writer. Enjoy the beaches and surfing at Strandhill and Mullaghmore. Try a traditional seaweed bath. 

Overnight: Co. Sligo/ Co. Donegal

Take in the spectacular landscapes of the northwest with visits to the iconic Slieve League Cliffs, Donegal Town, and Killybegs, Ireland’s premier fishing port. In Sligo, ascend Knocknarea Mountain to explore Queen Maeve’s Cairn and enjoy panoramic views across the Atlantic coast and surrounding countryside.

Overnight: Co. Sligo/ Co. Donegal

Explore the Céide Fields at Ballycastle, the largest Stone Age monument and the oldest known field systems in the world. Stop at Newport town, famous for its fishing and the Great Western Greenway, the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland. Overnight: Co. Mayo

Discover the island of Achill, with its many outdoor activities and scenic views. Visit the charming Heritage town of Westport, with its Georgian streetscapes and stone bridges. See Westport Country Park, where there are activities for all the family. Overnight: Co. Mayo

Travel south to see the beauty of Connemara. Cruise along Ireland’s only fjord with Killary Cruises. Visit Clifden and Kylemore Abbey, set in a dramatic landscape. Walk on the tidal island of Omey and sample some local seafood at Roundstone. Check out the Bodhran maker, Malachy Kearns, at Roundstone Musical instruments.

Overnight: Co. Galway

Explore the City of the Tribes, Galway, then travel to County Clare and the Black Head coastal route. See the lunar-like landscape of the Burren and the world famous Cliffs of Moher.

Overnight: Co. Clare

Take the Shannon Car ferry ride from Killimer to Tarbert. Continue to Tralee and Dingle Peninsula, where you will find some of the finest coastal scenery in Ireland. Visit Dingle, a thriving fishing town and a typical country Irish town. Drive around the coast to Slea Head and see the Blaskets Islands. Try your hand at throwing pottery at Louis Mulcahy’s workshop. Overnight: Co. Kerry

Drive along the Ring of Kerry and stop at Valentia Island. Visit the Skellig Experience, a heritage centre dedicated to the monastic site on Skellig Michael, an UNESCO World Heritage site. See Derrynane House, home of Daniel O'Connell, the Catholic emancipator. Visit Kenmare, an attractive town associated with the Lace industry.

Overnight: Co. Kerry

Depart for Cork and travel to Glengarriff. Enjoy the views of Bantry Bay and visit the Gardens of Ilnacullin (Garinish Island), with its exotic subtropical plant species. Pass Seal Island with its colony of harbour seals. Continue to Cork via Clonakilty and Skibbereen. Overnight: Co. Cork

Visit the famous Victorian English market in Cork city. Ring the Shandon Bells in the tower of St Annes Church. Stop in Cashel town to visit the famous Rock of Cashel, a medieval fortress. Return to Dublin for the last evening of your tour. 

Overnight: Co. Dublin

Drive to Dublin airport, return your car and fly back home.