9 Day Tour of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

WildAtlanticWayTour including the best things to see in Ireland along the coast of the island of Ireland

Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way 9 Days / 8 Nights

Day 1Dublin City Tour | Experience Glasnevin | Clontarf Castle
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from the Clontarf Castle Hotel lobby, a short ride from Dublin Airport and a few miles north of Dublin city center. Discover central Dublin with a local guide, viewing elegant Georgian squares, public buildings, and monuments. Visit Experience Glasnevin at Ireland’s national cemetery – it’s a fascinating “who’s who” of modern Irish history. Join your group for a welcome drink followed by dinner in the castle hotel. (D)

 

GalwayDay 2Strokestown Park | Blakes of the Hollow Pub | Donegal

Visit Strokestown Park to explore Ireland’s tragic history. Tour the National Famine Museum and then Strokestown House; the grand Georgian mansion will reveal the contrast between the luxurious lives of its residents and the destitution of their tenants. Stroll the park to see the walled gardens and woodlands. Next, visit Blakes of the Hollow Pub, a Victorian bar that retains many features original to its founding in 1887. Famed author John McGahern, a regular visitor, described it as “one of the happiest and most beautiful bars in the whole of Ireland”. Take a photo by its official “Game of Thrones” door highlighting the series’ sixth season. Continue your travels north to Donegal. With its windswept hills where only sheep can thrive, Donegal is renowned for woolen production and tweeds. (B, D)

Day 3Slieve League Cliffs | Triona Design | Nancy’s Bar
Head to Teelin to reach the best viewing point of the Slieve League sea cliffs, the highest in Europe. Enjoy an Irish coffee as you take in the view from these impressive cliffs. Travel up through beautiful views of Donegal to reach Triona Design Donegal Tweed Center in Ardara,  where spinners and weavers will demonstrate their crafts. Soak in the atmosphere and enjoy dinner at Nancy’s Bar in Adarar before returning to your hotel in Donegal town, a busy little town that was once a Viking port. (B, D)


Day 4Belleek Pottery | Westport
Discover the secrets that have made Belleek Pottery one of the most enduring success stories of Irish craftsmanship. Tour behind the scenes to see how this world-famous fine china is made. Travel on to Westport for a guided tour of Westport House. This privately owned manor home is a treasure trove of history, built on castle foundations that once belonged to Grace O’Malley, Ireland’s “Pirate Queen”. The evening is yours to dine and explore as you wish. (B)

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Day 5Sheepdog Demo | Galway Walking Tour
Visit a traditional farm to see highly skilled sheepdogs show off their talents at minding their herd. Continue on to Galway, for a walking tour of this vibrant city’s medieval heart. Take free time to explore before heading to Adare, where you’ll dine in your hotel this evening. (B, D)


Day 6Adare | John B. Keane’s | Dingle
Take a walking tour to explore the charm of Adare. With its many thatched cottages, it’s known as one of Ireland’s most picturesque towns. Drive to Listowel for tea and scones at John B. Keane’s, a pub once owned by one of Ireland’s most notable playwrights; many of his masterpieces were written in a room behind the bar. Continue on to Dingle; visit Murphy’s Ice Cream to taste some of their distinctly Irish flavors made with local ingredients, and then take free time to explore this friendly little town. Dine at your hotel this evening. (B, D)

Best ireland tourDay 7Ring of Kerry
Embark on a tour of the Ring of Kerry, Ireland’s most famous and popular scenic drive. Stop at Moriarty’s in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe. Continuing on the scenic drive, pause for panoramic mountain views at Moll’s Gap. Visit Killarney for free time to explore before returning to Tralee, where you may dine as you wish. (B)

Day 8Blarney Castle | Abbey Tavern
Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone or take a walk through the lovely parklands and colorful gardens. At the Abbey Tavern, enjoy an evening of traditional Irish cuisine and entertainment. (B, D)


Day 9Your Tour Ends in Dublin
9-day tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

Westport

Our guided tours offer state-of-the-art luxury coaches with comfy reclining seats and panoramic windows to take in every breathtaking view.

Leave the logistics to us: Our escorted tours let you relax and enjoy your trip. Our tours brings nearly a century of experience every tour. Our trips feature the key highlights of every destination, along with authentic experiences you can't book on your own.

Enjoy the all-inclusive benefits of our tours. Every activity and breakfast (along with many lunches and dinners) is included — so there's no hidden extras.

You'll also get:

  • A welcome get-together drink to meet your fellow travelers, full daily breakfast starting on day two, and many other meals along the way
  • All on-tour transportation and entrance fees, plus vouchers to allow you to explore in your free time
  • Free wifi on all coaches and in most hotels
  • Document wallet and backpack to keep all your paperwork and daily essentials organized during your trip
  • All local taxes, hotel service charges, and handling of one suitcase per person throughout your tour


GROUP AIRPORT TRANSFERS

When we book your flights together with a coach tour, we include complimentary group transfers on the starting and ending date of tours at times specified on each itinerary-a $30 per person fee applies to land only bookings.

 

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