7 Day Treasure Ireland Tour

• Experience amazing bucket-list destinations like the famous Cliffs of Moher
• Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone to gain the gift o’ the gab
• Overnight in an atmospheric castle hotel in the heart of Connemara
• Tour spectacular Killarney National Park in a horse-drawn ‘jaunting’ carriage
• Meet craftspeople and discover handmade Irish crafts in open studios
• Meet lambs and sheepdogs on a guided Irish farm tour including a sheepdog experience
• Visit stately homes, gardens and castles, like Bantry House - owned by the same family since the 1700s
• Spot seals and other wildlife as you board a boat for the scenic crossing to Garnish Island Gardens
• Taste the best of Ireland’s delicious food, craft beer and smooth whiskey in lively restaurants and authentic pubs
• Encounter friendly Irish locals, natural scenery and amazing culture at every step

Embark on your Irish journey of discovery from Dublin, bound for to Connemara.

• Strike a John Wayne pose on the Quiet Man Bridge in Connemara.
• Be amazed by stunning natural scenery on the shores of Killary Fjord.
• See Kylemore Abbey, famed for its natural setting.

Accommodation tonight is at The Abbeyglen Castle Hotel.

The average driving time today is 4 hours 30 minutes.

Witness the savage beauty of Connemara and the changing landscape of Clare.

• Take a guided tour of 16th century Aughnanure castle, ancestral home to the ferocious O’Flahertys (Fee Included).
• Marvel at 5,000 year old dolmens and the bewitching landscape of the Burren National Park.
• We'll have a perfect photo opportunity at coastal Dunguaire Castle, just outside the pretty village of Kinvara.
• Visit the city of the tribes – buzzing, bohemian Galway.

Accommodation tonight is at The Lahinch Coast Hotel.

The average driving time today is 3 hours 30 minutes.

Castles, cliffs and kingdoms as we move from Clare to Kerry.

• Hold onto your hat! It's the 700ft high Cliffs of Moher (Fee Included).
• Watch out for dolphins as we take a ferry across the mighty mouth of the Shannon (Fee Included) – the longest river in Ireland or Britain!
• Recount the extraordinary Antarctic exploits of Tom Crean at the South Pole Inn.
• Roll into bustling Dingle just in time for a creamy pint of Guinness.

Accommodation tonight is at Emlagh House.

The average driving time today is 3 hours 30 minutes.

This morning is yours to design. Relax with down time in Dingle. Or partake of the following options:

• Take a scenic boat ride around the gorgeous Dingle Bay (Tour Option).
• Join master craftspeople for a guided tour of Sean Daly's Dingle Crystal workshop.
• Stroll Dingle's streets for a quirky mix of craft studios, lively pubs, fantastic food, and traditional Irish music.
• Jaw-dropping scenery and knife-edge drops are guaranteed on a leisurely drive around Slea Head.

Accommodation tonight is at Emlagh House.

The average driving time today is 1 hours 30 minutes.

Time to travel along the Wild Atlantic Way from Dingle to the hotspots of the Iveragh Peninsula.

• Enjoy a scenic drive along the southern Dingle Peninsula, with a beach stop at Inch Strand.
• Take a horse-drawn ‘jaunting car’ around the magnificent Killarney National Park (Tour Option).
• Rugged scenery as we cross the Caha Pass or Healy Pass.

Accommodation tonight is at The Gougane Barra Hotel or The Maritime Hotel.

The average driving time today is 3 hours.

This morning we head out onto the rugged Beara Peninsula, heading into West Cork.

• Visit stately Bantry House, owned by the same family since the 18th century (Fee Included).
• Watch for cheeky seals on the boat trip to Garnish Island and its Italianate formal gardens (Tour Option).

Accommodation tonight is at The Gougane Barra Hotel or The Castle Hotel Macroom.

The average driving time today is 3 hours.

Before we say goodbye, there’s still time for some of Ireland’s top highlights in Cork and Tipperary.

• Trace the River Lee, passing patchwork fields, stone bridges and charming cottages.
• Kiss the Blarney Stone amidst the lush surroundings of Blarney Castle Gardens (Fee Included).
• See the epic Rock of Cashel, with its stunning natural setting and complex history (Fee Included).

The average driving time today is 4 hours 30 minutes.