Spend 8 nights in the heart of Ireland's Kingdom. Enjoy this relaxed vacation or explore the wonders of Killarney, The Ring of Kerry, West Cork and County Clare.
Book by 15th January 2025*
*CIE tours and Knitting tours not included.
Spend 7 nights in the heart of Ireland's Kingdom. Enjoy this relaxed vacation or explore the wonders of Killarney, The Ring of Kerry, West Cork and County Clare.
County Kerry is known throughout Ireland as "The Kingdom", originating from a legend that it was the Kingdom of Ciar, one of Ireland's ancient Clans.
This self drive vacation of Ireland offers visitors the chance to experience Ireland’s diverse scenery, culture and leisure activities as the counties of Cork, Kerry and Clare are explored and some of the most varied and spectacular scenery in the country is enjoyed.
Steeped in ancient history and folklore, the South West is rugged, mountainous and scattered with crystal clear lakes and meandering rivers, making it the perfect destination for a truly memorable Ireland vacation or honeymoon in Ireland.
Nearby airports are Cork Airport and Shannon Airport
We also offer escorted tours of Ireland for individuals and groups, and we can even arrange great deals on guided chauffeur vacations in Ireland .
Areas visited and overnight stay destinations on this tour
Booking
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This 8 night self-drive vacation into the heart of Ireland's Kingdom includes:
Accommodation Options
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Car Rental
Rental of a economy-size car. Included with your car is all compulsory insurances - Collision Damage Waiver insurance (CDW with an excess/deductible), theft protection insurance, location fee of €30, Road fund tax, sales tax at 13.5%, unlimited free mileage, third party liability insurance, 24 hour peace of mind breakdown cover.
Occupancy
Prices are per person based on 2 persons in each room with full Irish breakfast and taxes included. A single supplement will apply to rooms and car rental in the case of single occupancy.
Currency
Days 1 - 3
Explore the beautiful unspoilt landscape of west Cork (Day 1- 2), discovering some of Ireland's most beautiful and hidden quiet corners like Kinsale, Baltimore, Glengarriff, Glandor, and Skibbereen. Tour the Ring of Beara, a coastal peninsula that could be described as Ireland in miniature.
Days 4 - 6
Visit Kerry (Day 3-5), drive Ireland’s most famous touring route "Ring of Kerry" and visit the popular town of Killarney. Marvel at the lake lands and mountains of the Killarney National Park that surround it. Enjoy the quaint comfort of a horse drawn, jaunting car to explore the gap of Dunloe or visit the historic Muckross House.
Days 7 & 8
An interesting contrast to the Cork and Kerry Region, County Clare (Day 6-7) has a rocky almost moon like landscape and particular areas of interest to be explored are the Burren Region and the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher.
Once visited, never forgotten, and more than just stunning scenery; it is the people from the South West that really make a lasting impression. Both warm and friendly, they are always willing to help a visitor with directions and a smile, so you will feel very welcome especially during the evenings in a local village pub, which you will find many of which host impromptu traditional music sessions!