Your tour of Ireland begins in Dublin, Ireland’s largest city. Depending on where you are arriving from, you may have limited time today. Check into your hotel and take a quick nap if you need it. Spend the afternoon and early evening getting acquainted with Dublin.
Visit to Trinity College to see the Book of Kells, the Kilmainham Gaol, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, and the National Museum of Ireland. Also visit Newgrange is a 5,000 year old passage tomb, one of Ireland’s most important archaeological sites.
Kilkenny is an awesome little city in Ireland. Visit, the Rock of Cashel - is one of Ireland’s most historic sights. Visit the Blarney Stone or the colorful town of Kinsale.
Skellig Michael is a rocky island located off of the coast of the Ring of Kerry. Visit an ancient monastery, see the nesting spot of Puffins. The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most popular drives. In one day, you can drive through miles of green, rolling hills, explore colorful, Irish towns, and see a fantastic stretch of Ireland’s rugged coastline.
The Dingle Peninsula is gorgeous and this is one of Ireland’s best road tripping spots. Tour charming little Dingle, enjoy the views out to the Blasket Islands, walk on the huge beach named Inch Beach.
Today you drive north to the Cliffs of Moher - From Killarney to Doolin. Adare is a cute town with a small strip of colorful, thatched houses. Limerick is a small city with a very cool castle that can be explored. The Burren is a rocky, limestone plateau with Iron Age stone structures. Your day ends in Doolin, a very small town that is a great base for exploring the Cliffs of Moher.
The Cliffs of Moher stretch 14 km from north to south starting at Doolin in the north and ending at Hags Head in the south. There is a well-marked hiking trail along the entire stretch of coastline.
Today you will be heading north to the town of Portrush in Northern Ireland. Spend some time in Galway, a favorite city & Slieve League-This is another dramatic stretch of coastline, similar to the Cliffs of Moher.
Visit Dunluce Castle, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge - This rope bridge spans the gap between two rocky, coastal cliffs. & Giant’s Causeway. Also visit The Dark Hedges, The Dark Hedges is a short road lined with twisted, mature beech trees.
Begin your travels home. Or, for those with more time, continue on to your next destination.