IMPORTANT NOTE: the indicated itinerary is a travel suggestion.
Day 1 Portugal / Dublin
Arrive at the airport at least 2 hours in advance. Check-in formalities and departure on flight to Dublin. Arrival and pick up rental car. Accommodation.
Day 2 Dublin / Glendalough / Dublin
(140 km) We recommend taking advantage of the day to explore Ireland's capital. Visit Trinity College. Founded in 1601, it's one of the largest libraries in the world and holds Ireland's largest collection of manuscripts and printed books. The library displays the famous Book of Kells, a 9th-century manuscript and work of the monks from St. Columba's monastery. In the afternoon, departure through County Wicklow, known as "the garden of Ireland", to discover the ancient monastic settlement of Glendalough, "the gateway of the two valleys", hidden behind two dark lakes and in the shadow of the steep slopes of a deep valley. Return to Dublin. Accommodation.
Day 3 Dublin / Clonmacnoise / Galway
(290 km) Departure to Galway via the ruins of Clonmacnoise, an ancient monastery founded in 545 by St. Kieran and considered a center of learning and wisdom. Continue to County Galway, crossing the flat landscape. We recommend visiting Galway Cathedral and enjoying its pedestrian streets, full of shops, as well as enjoying its charming nightlife and pubs with live music. Accommodation.
Day 4 Galway / Kylemore / Connemara / Galway
(75 km) Discover the Connemara region, famous for the unchanging beauty of its lakes and mountains. Departure to the small village of Oughterard, continuing to Kylemore Abbey, one of Ireland's prides. Its eclectic architectural style recalls Gothic lines, in a privileged location on the shores of the lake. On the way back to the hotel, possibility of detouring to the Leenane region, where you can embark on the Sea Cruise through Killary Fjord and contemplate some of the secret stops in the west of the country. Return to Galway. Accommodation.
Day 5 Galway / Burren / Cliffs of Moher / Kerry
(350 km) Continue to the Burren region, limestone lands with interesting archaeological deposits. The traditional houses in the region have thatched roofs and stone walls, reflecting the Irish rural lifestyle. Departure towards the impressive Cliffs of Moher. They rise 203 meters above sea level and extend for 5km between Hag's Head and O'Brien's Tower viewpoint. Photos of the sunset over the horizon beyond the cliffs will be an unforgettable memory of the trip. Continue to the small village of Kilrush where we suggest boarding the ferry to north County Kerry. Accommodation.
Day 6 Ring of Kerry
(137 km) Travel the "Ring of Kerry". We suggest a stupendous journey through the Iveragh Peninsula that will give you the opportunity to discover one of the most famous tourist routes in southern Ireland offering spectacular ocean views. Pass through Killorglin, Cahersiveen, Waterville and Sneem. In Killarney you can explore a beautiful town under the protection of Ross Castle and St. Mary's Cathedral. Make a stop at the Muckross House gardens to contemplate a splendid Victorian mansion and one of Ireland's most important stately homes. Return to hotel. Accommodation.
Day 7 Kerry / Limerick / Cashel / Dublin
(340 km) Departure towards Dublin. During the journey we recommend stopping in Limerick to visit King John's Castle from the 13th century, the "King's Island" in the heart of the city that rises above the elegant River Shannon. Continue to Cashel, to visit the so-called Rock of Cashel, a royal fortress dating back to Celtic dynasties and later ceded to the church. Arrival in Dublin. Accommodation.
Day 8 Dublin / Portugal
Return rental car at the airport. Check-in formalities and departure on return flight. Arrival.
