Ireland's Hidden Gems

$2292 USD


Ireland's Colorful Characters


 

Ireland's Hidden Gems

Self-Drive, 12 Days, Features Dublin, Cork, Belfast
and more

This independent itinerary is fully customizable around your interests and budget. Schedule a personal planning session with one of our Celtic Travel Experts and let’s handcraft the perfect vacation for you.

 

Sample Itinerary

Welcome to Ireland! You will be met in the arrival's hall by your private driver and transferred to your Dublin hotel. A Hop-On Hop-Off tour is a great introduction to the city, with more than 20 stops along the route. Take in historic sights and modern marvels as you embark on a journey of discovery (entrance fees not included).

Recommended Experience: Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour

SAMPLE HOTEL

The Mont

HIGHLIGHTS

Dublin

Your A Hop-On Hop-Off tour pass is still valid for today to continue your voyage of discovery. Learn more as you join your Local Specialist for a passionate and intimate walking tour.

SAMPLE HOTEL

The Mont

MEALS

Full Breakfast

Embark on a journey through 5000 years of history along Ireland’s Ancient East to County Cork. Stop off along the way in Kilkenny where you will enjoy a unique experience learning about and trying out the 3000-year-old game of Hurling. Test your skills in what’s believed to be one of the fastest field sports around. End the experience with a bowl of tasty Irish stew. Cork has so much to offer, from its vibrant city center to coastal villages such as Kinsale, and beautiful working farms like Ardfield B&B, where you’ll meet the charming Bernadette and Eddie, who will wrap you in genuine hospitality and show you their thoroughbred horse at their family farm.

Recommended Experience: Irish Hurling Experience

SAMPLE HOTEL

Ardfield B&B

MEALS

Full Breakfast

HIGHLIGHTS

Co. Cork, Kinsale, Ardfield B&B

Explore Kinsale, famed for its scenic harbor, gourmet food and artisans. No better place to join a Local Specialist on a gourmet food tour. While in Kinsale drop by Kinsale’s tribute to those fire fighters who lost their lives in 9/11. Journey through Skibbereen and Schull to Crookhaven - a small village on Ireland’s most southwestern tip, to experience a bit of seaside hospitality. Why not visit St. Brendan’s church founded in the 1700’s?

SAMPLE HOTEL

Ardfield B&B

MEALS

Full Breakfast

HIGHLIGHTS

Skibereen, Schull, Crookhaven, St Brendan's Church

Explore Bantry Bay and the wonderful Kenmare village before making your way to the Irish speaking Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry to explore it majestic hills, mountains, and lakes. For those who love a driving experience, hug the coast and drive to Kerry via the Beara Peninsula.

SAMPLE HOTEL

Dingle Skellig Hotel

MEALS

Full Breakfast

HIGHLIGHTS

Bantry Bay, Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Kenmare Village, Beara Peninsula

A market town and fishing port, Dingle has long been well supplied with pubs, restaurants and delightful local craft displays. Stop for a pint, take time to explore the village or see the Blasket Islands. Even relax on one of its sandy beaches.

SAMPLE HOTEL

Dingle Skellig Hotel

MEALS

Full Breakfast

HIGHLIGHTS

Blasket Islands

Stop off at the Cliffs of Moher rising up to 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic waves and stretch 5 miles along the coast. Travel through The Burren National Park stop off at the Burren Perfumery and see a small west of Ireland company making cosmetics and perfumes inspired by the landscape, everything is made on site, by hand and in small batches. Continue to Galway, a thriving, bohemian and cultural city full of character.

SAMPLE HOTEL

The Hardiman

MEALS

Full Breakfast

HIGHLIGHTS

Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Burren Perfumery, Galway

Explore Westport, a cheerful town overlooking Clew Bay, with your cheerful Local Specialist on a walking tour. Continue traveling north to Sligo, home to one of the world’s most important poets, W.B. Yeats, a Nobel Prize Laureate.

SAMPLE HOTEL

The Glasshouse

MEALS

Full Breakfast

HIGHLIGHTS

Westport, Clew Bay, Sligo

A city steeped in history and culture: Londonderry is not to be missed. Meet a local who will keep you captivated sharing their experience of growing up in this city on a walking tour along its 17th-century walls and iconic buildings.

SAMPLE HOTEL

City Hotel Derry

MEALS

Full Breakfast

HIGHLIGHTS

Londonderry

Set out along the breathtaking Antrim Coast. Why not take time to visit the famous Giant’s Causeway to see the ancient basalt columns? Is it the legendary work of a giant or volcanic activity? That’s for you to decide today. Then make your way to Belfast.

SAMPLE HOTEL

Titanic Hotel Belfast

MEALS

Full Breakfast

HIGHLIGHTS

Antrim Coast, Giants Causeway , Belfast

Join a Black Cab Tour, a terrific way to take in the city’s sights and hear about its living history. Stop at the impressive Titanic experience and learn about her story in a fresh and insightful way at the very place where this tragic legend got her start.

Recommended Experience: Black Cab Tour

SAMPLE HOTEL

Titanic Hotel Belfast

MEALS

Full Breakfast

HIGHLIGHTS

Titanic Experience

Take time for a leisurely breakfast, then journey back through the Mourne Mountains to Dublin’s Doorstep. On route south you will drive through Ireland’s ancient history in the Boyne Valley, from ancient burial grounds to great battle and heroes of everyday modern Ireland including Rock & Roll and Whiskey at Slane Castle Distillery Choose from several spectacular properties in Kildare and Meath to stay in on your last night in Ireland.

SAMPLE HOTEL

Dunboyne Castle Hotel

MEALS

Full Breakfast

HIGHLIGHTS

Mourne Mountains, Dublin's Doorstep, Boyne Valley, Slane Castle Distillery, Kildare, Meath

MEALS

Full Breakfast

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What's Included?

Range of Hertz rental car options available from airport and city locations

Your selection of hand-selected accommodations from B&B’s to castles, manors and hotels

For our full list of hand-selected accommodations please visit our hotel search

Your selection of pre-organized sightseeing

Full breakfast included daily

*Trip USD Pricing for this itinerary is low $2003, mid $2292 and high $2767 based on the following effective from dates: Low - 02 January, Mid - 02 October, High - 05 July. Price is per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Subject to availability; varies by inclusions and travel dates. CST#2084503-20

^Trip CAD Pricing for this itinerary is low $2600, mid $3044 and high $3677 based on the following effective from dates: Low - 02 January, Mid - 02 October, High - 05 July. Price is per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Subject to availability; varies by inclusions and travel dates. All prices and itineraries are subject to change until all services have been confirmed and paid in full. For up to date pricing contact your Brendan Vacations Celtic Expert. BN#776064719 | TICO # R50025597 and W50025598

 

 

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  • Ireland's Hidden Gems

    This independent itinerary is fully customizable around your interests and budget. Schedule a personal planning session with one of our Celtic Travel Experts and let’s handcraft the perfect vacation for you.

 
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