West and South of Ireland
Ideal route for travelers wishing to discover the country at will. Do not leave place to explore. Well enjoy the day because Ireland is full of beautiful scenery and castles that can not miss.
PRICE PER PERSON: € 549Day 1: Portugal - Dublin
Departure by regular line flight to Dublin. Arrival and survey of the rental car (driver). Transfer on your own to the hotel. Rest of day free which will allow you a first contact with this exciting city. Accommodation.
Day 2: Dublin - Wicklow - Waterford
Breakfast. Departure in car rental for County Wicklow, Ireland known as the Garden. Ireland as a whole is full of nature and impressive landscapes and this county is no exception. Here you can see landscapes characterized by flora and fauna that is worth knowing in detail. Among the lush rolling hills of Wicklow, located south of Dublin we can find beautiful waterfalls and clear lakes. In addition to its spectacular scenery, intimate villages and pristine beaches, Wicklow is a historic place with elegant mansions and gardens and a monastic place of the sixth century. As an example, mosteiral set in Glendalough, created in the sixth century by St. Kevin, despite having been sacked several times by the Vikings lasted for over 600 years. Its decline began when British troops partially razed in 1398. Continue south to reach Waterford. Accommodation in guest house.
Day 3: Waterford - Cork - Killarney
Breakfast. Before leaving for the next destination, you can stop in the crystal factory, worldwide fame. Departure to Midleton, where you can visit his old distillery whiskey. We suggest further towards Cork, and historic city rich in medieval culture, which is worth a visit as it is one of those charming Irish cities where it has easy access, ideal for those walking loversinthe narrow streets that rise and fall with small shops, bars and Celtic music. Accommodation in a guest house in Killarney.
Day 4: Killarney - Kerry Region - Killarney
Breakfast. Today we suggest go through one of the most beautiful regions while inhospitable Ireland, Ring of Kerry (Ring of Kerry), a place where you will discover the natural wonders that Ireland hides: mountains, valleys and lakes blend offering a wide range colors. You can drive along the broad, dramatic coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula, passing through charming towns and villages such as Killorglin, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Sneem. Accommodation in a guest house in Killarney.
Day 5: Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Galway
Breakfast. Departure in car rental towards Galway. After passing by the pretty village of Adare and the medieval city of Limerick, Bunratty come to where you can visit the castle, which retains the original interior still furniture with slight restorations. Taking advantageofwhat's here, we recommend entering the Folk Park Bunratty, where meticulously recreates the Irish rural life of the late nineteenth century. It has a varied examples of domestic architecture, from simple cabins to elegant Georgian mansions. Continues its journey towards Ennis, come to the impressive cliffs of Moher, which rise to a height of over two hundred meters of the sea and over eight kilometers of coastline. Continue to Galway where you will notice a clear Spanish influence in its buildings, such as the Spanish Arch, one of the oldest entrancestothe city, where wealthy merchants and their families had a place to stroll. Accommodation.
Day 6: Galway - Connemara Region - Galway
Breakfast. Departure in car rental towards the Connemara region, located northwest of Galway, famous for the wild beauty of its landscapes, lakes, mountains and hidden valleys. During the journey you can visit the Connemara National Park, where foals and deer Irish Red wander freely between mountains, marshes and meadows. Be sure to visit the magnificent Kylemore Abbey, since it is one of the main attractions of the Irish west, old castle (now Abbey) built on the banks of a lake surrounded by a wonderful landscape. Accommodation in Galway.
Day 7: Galway - Dublin
Breakfast. Departure in car rental towards Dublin. If you are the center of Ireland, will undergo Athlone, Clonmacnoise, Mullingar (where you can visit the House and the Belvedere Gardens. Accommodation in Dublin).
Day 8: Dublin - Portugal
Breakfast. Car rental return at the airport. Departure on flight back to the city of origin. Arrival, end of the trip and our services.
Services included in the trip
Flight round trip.
Stay in indicated or similar hotels.
Breakfast.
Manual car rental for 7 days, according to the selected category, with included collision insurance.
Basic travel insurance.
DESTINATIONS
Dublin
Dublin is a full European capital of modernity and tradition in Northern Ireland. On the one hand, it offers green areas throughout the city and on the other a wide variety of nightlife, besides the city of San Patricio is home to many renowned writers since Dublin has a long cultural tradition. It is one of the most charming places in Europe, traditional Irish pubs, with a wide selection of beers and the beautiful gardens make Dublin a perfect place to wander through its streets.
Wicklow
The town of Wicklow, more than 9,000 inhabitants, is located on the east coast of Ireland, in the county of the same name and the south of Dublin, the country's capital. Popularly, Wicklow is known as the Ultimate County, since it was the last to be created (born in 1605), and as the Garden of Ireland, due to its extraordinary natural attractions. Among them, we can highlight the National Park Wicklow Mountains - 20,000 hectares of extension and with a million visitors a year - and the spectacular waterfall of Powerscourt, whose 121 meters make it the highest in Ireland.
Waterford
With a population of about 50,000 inhabitants, Waterford (or Port Láirge in Gaelic) is the fifth largest city in Ireland and the first town in the country founded by Vikings in the year 914. Located in the province of Munster, in Irish Southeast It has several monuments and cultural attractions such as the cathedral of Christ the Waterford Municipal Gallery, the Art Garter Lane Centre, Waterford Museum of Treasures, Reginald tower (the oldest civil building county), Theatre real and Saint John's College, a seminary founded in 1807.
Cork
In the southern province of Munster is situated in Cork, one of the largest cities in Ireland. This city characterized by mixing medieval tradition and new architectural forms. En among the most significant buildings of Cork find the Cathedral of San Finbar, the street of Saint Patrick and the City Hall.
You can not return to Cork without visiting one of its typical breweries such as Beamish & Crawford, one of the oldest factories.
