Ireland at a Glance – 7 Nights – 7 Nights
Offer ID: PK6991
Valid for travel from 01 Oct 14 to 12 Dec 14
Last date to purchase 12 Dec 14
Destination: XXX
Country: xxxxxxxx
- Return flights from Johannesburg to Dublin on Emirates
- 8 Days economy car hire with unlimited mileage; insurance (CDW and TP) and VAT
- 8 Days Self Drive Ireland at a Glance tour
- 7 nights accommodation in Bed and Breakfasts throughout Ireland
- The Highlights! (does not include entrance fees)
- Day 1. Welcome to Dublin! Arrive in Dublin and overnight in Irelands cosmopolitan capital city. Dublin has a wealth of treasures for the visitor with cultural delights like St. Patricks Cathedral; Dublin Castle; Trinity College to name but a few! For those who prefer a more relaxed look at the capital; a leisurely browse through the main shopping area of Grafton Street is an absolute must.
- Day 2. Dublin to Mayo Depart Dublin and travel west across the rolling plains of central Ireland. En route you will pass through the town of Kilbeggan where you may like to pause to visit the old Johnny Lockes distillery. Later at Athlone; you may like to visit the nearby 6th Century monastic settlement at Clonmacnoise; one of Irelands most important sites. Continue to Mayo for overnight
- Day 3. Mayo to Connemara Leave Castlebar and travel to one of the most outstanding areas of natural beauty in Ireland. Connemara is a region to be explored for a true taste of Gaelic Culture. Travel through Louisburg and Delphi to Leenane; one of the most important fishing ports in the west. Travel through the majestic Maam Valley to Maam Cross. Then later through Recess and Lough Inagh Valley to Kylemore Abbey. A visit to Connemara National Park at Letterfrack is very worthwhile. Overnight in Connemara.
- Day 4. Connemara A chance to further enhance our acquaintance with Connemara today. The area of south Connemara is yours to discover. From Clifden; travel south via Ballyconneely with its wonderful golf course; through Roundstone and onto Ballynahinch; famous for its salmon fishing. Later you may wish to make the short ferry journey across to the Aran Islands from Rossaveal (30 mins.). You can fly there if you wish for approximately EUR55.00 return or EUR25.00 return by ferry; payable locally. Overnight in Connemara
- Day 5 Connemara to Killarney Travel south to Kerry via the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren in order to take the killimer | Tarbert Ferry which crosses the River Shannon; Irelands longest river. Drive through Listowel; famous for its annual horse racing event and continue in a southerly direction until you reach Tralee. Possible visit to Kerry the Kingdom exhibition before continuing to Killarney.
- Day 6. Killarney Today you may explore the 170 kilometers of scenic splendour which makes up the famed Ring of Kerry. Stop at all the well known beauty spots such as Ladys View; Molls Gap and Torc Waterfall. Alternatively you may spend your day enjoying the sights of Muckross House and Gardens set in the Killarney National Park or trek out to the Gap of Dunloe on horseback. Return to Killarney for your second overnight.
- Day 7. Killarney to Kildare | Offaly Depart Killarney and travel toward the Southeast of Ireland taking in the provincial towns of Mallow and Clonmel. Stop off in the medieval capital of Ireland for a visit to Kilkenny Castle and perhaps the Kilkenny design Centre. If on the Selection Stay; your last night is in Kilkea Castle or Kinnitty Castle.
- Day 8. Departure Morning at leisure to either shop for those souvenirs on Grafton Street or spend a few hours taking in more of all the wealth of attractions that you may have missed earlier. Depart for Dublin Airport.
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Ex Johannesburg : R 12,332.24
Ex Durban : R 14,551.24
Ex Cape Town : R 15,237.24
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