Luxury Private Guided 7 Day
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Shannon, drive to Kenmare
Arrival at Shannon Airport where you will be met in arrivals by your driver guide. You will be transported to your lodging in Kenmare - Sheen Falls Lodge.
With majestic mountains, pretty streets lined with charming restaurants and the still waters of Kenmare Bay, Kenmare really is the jewel in the Ring of Kerry and a wonderful start to your Irish adventure.
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Day 2 Skibereen & West Cork
After Breakfast depart your lodging for a day touring in Skibbereen where you can visit the Skibbereen Heritage Centre which tells the Famine story of the 1840’s. The Heritage Centre also provides a genealogy service to visitors. From Skibereen, you will travel to the beautiful West Cork town of Clonakility where you have the choice of many pubs/restaurants for lunch. A walk along the Blue flag beach on Inchdoney Island if weather permits after lunch. Depart in the early afternoon to visit the southerly most point in Ireland – Mizen Head just minutes from Barleycove Beach. We return to Kenmare, overnight stay in Sheen Falls Lodge.
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Day 3 The rolling green hills of the Ring of Kerry
Discover spectacular scenery on this private Ring of Kerry tour from Kenmare. Explore the mighty Iveragh Peninsula with your private guide. Take in top landmarks such as Ballycarbery Castle, Cromwell's Bridge, Muckross House, the Skellig Ring, the Stone Circle and Valentia Island. Admire the medieval forts of Cahergall and Leacanabuiaile, and discover pretty villages like Cahersiveen, Killorglin and Sneem. During your private tour, stop where you like and make the most of your time on the Emerald Isle.
Day 4: Discover the delightful Dingle peninsula
Touring the Dingle peninsula, you will take in the Slea head loop and the breathtaking sights along the coast. After a quick tour you will head towards Galway stopping in the quaint village of Adare along the way for lunch. There are many craft shops in Adare should you wish to take the opportunity to purchase gifts. On the way to Galway you can also stop at Bunratty Castle
Day 5. Experience the wild & bohemian Galway City
Galway is the only city on the entire 2500km route of the Wild Atlantic Way, and it is steeped in history. The city is wild and bohemian, and at the same time full of culture, artistry, exceptional food and music. As well as being a popular seaside destination with long sandy beaches, Galway is also a thriving and cosmopolitan city centre. It is always a joy to explore with its wonderful cobbled medieval streets, colourful shop facades and its offbeat café/bar culture. We'll help you explore Galway's Latin Quarter and visit the iconic Spanish Arch. It's a city that's full of charm and always has something exciting happening!
Day 6. The untamed beauty of Connemara
After Breakfast board your coach for a tour of Connemara, taking in Maam Cross, Clifden and Kylemore Abbey and gardens. Kylemore is home to the Benedictine Order who settled in Ireland in 1920 after their abbey in Ypres, Belgium was destroyed after World War 1. We will move on to Leenane which is on the southern shore of Killary Harbour. Pine Island is nearby on Derryclare Lake, and is one of the most photographed islands in Ireland. You'll absolutely love it. On your way back to Galway you can visit the Connemara Marble factory for a tour. Connemara Marble is over 900 years old and is unique to Ireland.
Day 7. The spectacularly scenic Cliffs of Moher
Departing Galway, we travel to Aillwee Caves which is located in the Burren where you will see the flora, fauna, history archaelogy and natural history of this wonderful landscape. We will continue onto the Cliffs of Moher. Arriving at the Cliffs of Moher, you will be struck by their enormity. The cliffs are 214m high at the highest point and run for 8 km, and the spectacular views are sure to leave a lasting impression. During your 2 hours stop, you can choose to Visit O’Brien’s Tower, which stands proudly on a headland off the cliffs, and enjoy amazing views of the Aran Islands & Galway Bay. The Cliffs of Moher was voted a UNESCO site in 2015
“Over the past few days, our tour group of oversea buyers had the pleasure of having Eamon as our coach driver. Eamon was fantastic from start to finish, showing great professionalism and Irish craic - a brilliant combination! A lovely surprise on the trip was when Eamon revealed he brought his accordion along with him and after some persuasion he played us some tunes! Thanks again for a brilliant trip!”
Max Reed
