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We will continue our journey to the famous Rock of Cashel where you can take a tour of the ecclesiastical site and fortress perched up high on a limestone outcrop over the town. A place of power fitting for the King of Munster, the Rock of Cashel is home to the very first Romanesque style architecture in Ireland.
We will drive through the agricultural heartland of Ireland known as the Golden Vale before arriving in the rebel county of Cork. Lunch in Cork City, you have the option to explore the English market serving Cork’s culinary delights.
After lunch, it’s a short drive to Kinsale, our overnight destination. There will be free time to wander this quaint village and harbour. Charles fort is an impressive heritage site to tour after which you can take a walk along the Scilly path. Taste Irish mead in Kinsale meadery, take a scenic trip on the harbor by boat.
In the evening, enjoy the many bars and great seafood restaurants of this coastal delight. It’s always a firm favourite and gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way.
If castles are your thing, it’s possible to add in Cahir castle or Blarney Castle.
We travel to West Cork to experience hidden beaches and colourful towns and villages. Skibbereen Heritage Centre, housed in the Old Gasworks Building is an excellent visit to learn about the Irish famine story. If you have Irish genealogy from West Cork, the in house genealogist will help you to trace your roots.
We travel on the scenic route to the town of Bantry which is rich in history. If gardens and estate houses are your thing, Bantry house and gardens is a fabulous place to step back in time. Still in the 9th generation of the White family, the house tells a wonderful story. Garden views over Bantry Bay are very impressive.
Round the bay we go to the cute town of Glengariff. An optional boat trip to the Garinish Islands await. This is a 15 minute gentle trip with opportunities to spot seals and white tailed eagle on the crossing. Ilnaculin island offers an oasis of beauty complete with Grecian temple, Italian cassata, Martello Tower and walled gardens. It really is a sight to behold.
Next, its up and over ‘the Cork and Kerry mountains’, as the song Whiskey in the Jar goes…. via the Caha pass. Arriving in the town of Kenmare for a stroll, maybe a stone circle awaits. There’s also a working sheep farm to visit on our way to Killarney.
Overnight in the lively town of Killarney. So many places to enjoy the evening entertainment.
A visit to Killarney National Park is a must, home to Ireland’s most diverse ecology. Stroll along the lakes or take a horse-and-cart ride through the park to see the historic Muckross Abbey. Don’t miss a guided tour of the stunning Muckross House, where you’ll uncover its fascinating history.
Next, we head to the Dingle Peninsula, enjoying a spectacular drive with photo stops at every turn. From pristine beaches and ancient beehive huts to breathtaking coastal views, the Slea Head Drive offers some of Ireland’s most unforgettable scenery.
The charming town of Dingle captures the hearts of many. With its vibrant streets and warm, welcoming locals, the town offers something for everyone — outdoor enthusiasts, food lovers, whiskey aficionados, and shoppers alike. Pull up a stool, enjoy a pint, and soak in some live traditional music.
Some visitors even choose to stay two nights in Dingle to truly experience all it has to offer.
Drive north through County Kerry to the sparkling Shannon Estuary, then hop on a boat to cross its mouth into County Clare. From there, head off the beaten path to the windswept Loop Head Peninsula, where the Loop Head Lighthouse perches dramatically against the endless Atlantic horizon. Walk to the Bridges of Ross and Cliffs of Kilkee, where jagged sea stacks and natural arches rise from the wild waves. Overnight at Spanish Point, on the very edge of the Wild Atlantic Way, with the ocean as your soundtrack.
After breakfast, we’ll beat the crowds with an early visit to one of the highlights of the trip — the Cliffs of Moher. Rising over 220 meters above the Atlantic, this breathtaking coastal landmark offers spectacular cliff walks and panoramic ocean views.
Our journey along the Wild Atlantic Way continues through the Burren in County Clare, a truly unique landscape rich in rare flora and fascinating geological formations.
We then arrive in County Galway, passing the charming fishing village of Kinvara with its thatched cottages and the picturesque Dunguaire Castle. Enjoy a leisurely stroll and a few hours exploring Galway City before returning to Dublin for drop-off at your hotel, rounding off an unforgettable Irish adventure.
A Pennsylvania family of eight were looking for a tour guide to fill in 2 days in the middle of our week-long vacation. Mia helped make our week a Trip of a Lifetime.
What a fantastic way to see Ireland! Mia put together a custom tour with 6 days of visiting craft breweries, distilleries and even the rare meadery…She’s a fantastic tour guide and we’d gladly do this again!
Mia kept us entertained and engaged with her extensive knowledge of Irish history and culture, from Neolithic times up to the modern day. She catered our tour to the group interests, even pivoting details according to weather and other factors in order to give us the best experience possible. Five star experience.
