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Western Ireland
There is so much to see and do in Western Ireland, comprised of Counties Clare, Galway and Mayo. You will find a winning combination of rugged sea cliffs and sheltered sandy beaches, a myriad of ancient castles, medieval friaries, pre-historic burial sites and traditional Irish music!

South West Ireland
Southwest Ireland stretches from the Ring of Kerry in the south, the Dingle Peninsula in the west, through Killarney and north to Adare, and Limerick City, offering sea and mountain scenery, interspersed with lively small towns and villages plus medieval castles and archaeological sites going back 5,000 years.

South East Ireland
South East Ireland is comprised of Counties Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, and Wexford. This region has been settled by Vikings and Normans in the past, and is well-known for its beautiful, sunny weather amidst a backdrop of mountains rolling into lush Nore and Suir river valleys.

County Donegal
County Donegal offers some of the most spectacular scenery and stark beauty in Ireland. It offers tortuous country roads skirt stark mountains, rugged sea cliffs, craggy peninsulas, remote Gaeltacht communities, sheep-studded pastures, pristine strands, icy streams and horizons carpeted with bog and heather.

Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, comprises the northeastern sixth of the island of Ireland. Torn apart during `The Troubles`, Northern Ireland has emerged to become one of the largest cultural and economic hubs in the British Isles.

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Ring of Kerry

The 111-mile-long Ring of Kerry (Iveragh Peninsula) is a part of the mystical and unspoiled region of Ireland that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. It provides an amazing insight into the ancient heritage of Ireland and a landscape carved out of rock by the last Ice Age 10,000 years ago.

Ancient Ireland

The island of Ireland is thought to have been inhabited from around 6000 BCE. Many sites from ancient times are still in existence, such as the collection of art at the Rock of Cashel; the Hill of Tara, the seat of power of Ireland`s kings; and the megalith Newgrange which is even older than Stonehenge in England.

Irish Gardens

The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have some of the most beautiful public and private gardens in the world. Whether you`re in Dublin or the Gaeltacht, we recommend that you take time to `stop and smell the roses` during your journey.

Experiences & Adventures

Irish Castles
Ireland`s countryside is dotted with castles (at one time over 30,000 of them!) that range from romantic castles and towers that are in ruins to stately chieftain castles and Irish castle hotels. They are all filled with character and history.

Irish Music
Explore the enthralling countryside by day and enjoy traditional Irish music sessions in local pubs by night. Traditional Irish music is the melody of the community, handed down from one generation to another. Traditional Irish music includes many different types of songs, and instrumental music from Irish history.

Irish Cuisine
Irish cuisine is delicious, a favorite of many visitors, and in recent decades has become more and more innovative. Food in Ireland comes in two general forms, traditional and modern. Traditional Irish food is what most people often think of, and there is no shortage of it in the Republic or in Northern Ireland.

Cities in Ireland

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Galway

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Bend of the Boyne (Bru na Boinne)

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Ireland and Beyond

HERITAGE TOWNS OF IRELAND

The `Heritage Towns` of Ireland are towns and villages that offer unique character provided by a combination of architectural styles, often spanning many centuries, which gives them a special feeling for the past. What also makes these towns so special is the careful way in which their historical features are presented. Examples of heritage towns you shouldn`t miss are Cobh, Ballina, and Kinsale in County Clare; Listowel in County Kerry; Westport in County Mayo; and Kells in County Meath.

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Picturesque Ireland (Self Drive - Limerick - Killarney - Kinsale - Kilkenny - Dublin)

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Dublin - Waterford - Killarney - Galway - Westport - Sligo (Self Drive)

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Dublin - Cork - Killarney - Galway - Westport (Self Drive)

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Discover Ireland with a Rental Car, allowing you to take control of your vacation for an unforgettable experience!. After picking up your car in Shannon, drive to the charming medieval city of Limerick and after that, visit Killarney (Ring of Kerry, Muckross House and Gardens), on towards to Kinsale (a picturesque fishing village, known as the Gourmet Capital of Ireland). Continue to Kilkenney (to see the castle and abbeys) and finally, enjoy Dublin (charming pubs, trendy coffee shops and scenic countryside). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.;

Included:

Flight into Shannon and out of Dublin

Hotel for 2 nights in Limerick

Rental Car for 9 days

Hotel for 2 nights in Killarney

Hotel for 2 nights in Kinsale

Hotel for 2 nights in Kilkenny

Hotel for 2 nights in Dublin

Driving Time
Shannon Aiport - Limerick: 30 mins. approx.
Limerick - Killarney: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
Killarney - Kinsale: 1 hr. 40 mins. approx.
Kinsale - Kilkenny: 2 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Kilkenny - Dublin: 1 hrs. 35 mins. approx.

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With a Rental Car you have the flexibility to visit several of the most beautiful destinations in Ireland, on your terms!. Begin your desired stay in Dublin (centuries of literary tradition, intimate pubs and trendy cafes all set among lush green backdrops); then, pick up your car and visit Waterford (home to famous Waterford Crystal; clear, pristine beaches and pretty villages perched on the edge of beautiful bays). Continue to Killarney (Muckross House and Gardens, Ring of Kerry); then, to Galway(Connemara and Kylemore Abbey are stunning and not to be missed places to discover). From here, you continue to Westport, in county Mayo (a quaint Georgian Estate town); and finally, visit Sligo (Yeats County) before returning to Dublin for one last stay . This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.;

Included:

Flight into and out of Dublin

Hotel for 2 nights in Dublin

Rental Car for 9 days

Hotel for 1 night in Waterford

Hotel for 2 nights in Killarney

Hotel for 2 nights in Galway

Hotel for 1 night in Westport

Hotel for 1 night in Sligo

Hotel for 1 night in Dublin

Driving Time
Dublin - Waterford: 2 hrs. approx.
Waterford - Killarney: 2 hrs. 50 mins. approx.
Killarney - Galway: 2 hrs. 40 mins. approx.
Galway - Westport: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Westport- Sligo: 1 hr. 25 mins. approx.
Sligo - Dublin: 2 hrs. 40 mins. approx.

10 nights from $2,369*

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Take Ireland into your own hands with this popular self-drive package in Europe! . Begin with a visit to Dublin (authentic Irish bars, trendy coffee shops and impressive culture set against a lush scenic backdrop), then proceed to historic Kilkenny. Continue to famous Waterford (Waterford Crystal; clear, pristine beaches and pretty villages sit perched on the edge of beautiful bays). From there, drive to Cork (Blarney Castle, Old Midleton Distillery, Drombeg Stone Circle) and then, visit; Killarney and Galway (Connemara, Kylemore Abbey). Finally, is Westport, in county Mayo (Georgian Estate town) before, driving back to Dublin for one last night stay. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.;

Included:

Flight into and out of Dublin

Hotel for 2 nights in Dublin

Rental Car for 12 days

Hotel for 1 night in Kilkenny

Hotel for 2 nights in Waterford

Hotel for 1 night in Cork

Hotel for 2 nights in Killarney

Hotel for 2 nights in Galway

Hotel for 2 nights in Westport

Hotel for 1 night in Dublin

Driving Time
Dublin - Kilkenny: 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
Kilkenny - Waterford: 45 mins. approx.
Waterford - Cork: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
Cork - Killarney: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Killarney - Galway: 2 hrs. 40 mins. approx.
Galway - Westport: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Westport - Dublin: 3 hrs. 10 mins. approx.

13 nights from $3,127*

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