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WILD ATLANTIC WAY WILD ATLANTIC WAY

11 days / 10 nights from Dublin

Welcome to the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s greatest road odyssey which stretches for 2500km along Ireland’s wDeesrrtyern seaboard.

From Donegal in the north to Cork in the south through regions like Connemara, The Burren, Galway Bay andNOKeRrTryH, EthReNroute is
the longest defined coastal drive in the world. IRELAND
Donegal

Day 1: Dublin BELFAST

Sligo

A welcoming city that blends its modern outlook with its colourful past.

Overnight: Dublin Mayo

Day 2: Dublin – Sligo (209km)

Join the Wild Atlantic Way route in the North West region. Travel to Sligo also Clifden THE REPUBLIC
known as Yeats Country as the scenery inspired many of the great works of W.B. OF IRELAND
Yeats. At Parkes Castle, depart for a cruise on Lough Gill. Indulge yourself by DUBLIN
taking a rejuvenating traditional seaweed bath. Galway

Overnight: Sligo Cliffs of Moher Clare Kildare
Wicklow
Day 3: Sligo
Shannon Limerick Kilkenny
Discover the magnificent cliffs at Slieve League. Continue to Carrick. Walk to the
Cliffs face, take the shuttle bus or cruise in the small open Nuala Star boat. Climb Loop Head Cashel
to the top of Knocknarea Mountain to view Queen Maebh’s Cairn. Tipperary
Tralee
Overnight: Sligo Dingle Wexford

Day 4: Sligo – Mayo (95km) Kerry Waterford
Killarney
Journey towards Achill Island, explore the Céide Fields at Ballycastle. Continue Blarney
via the 42km Great Western Greenway, the longest off-road walking and cycling Cork
trail in Ireland.
Bantry Bay
Overnight: Mayo

Day 5: Mayo Day 9: Ring of Kerry

Explore the island of Achill, cross the road bridge to experience many outdoor Travelling along the Ring of Kerry, stop off at Valentia Island, you can visit the
activities from hillwalking to fishing, golf to horse-riding or surfing. Discover Skellig Experience, a heritage centre dedicated to life on the Skellig islands. In
the Heritage town of Westport. Visit Westport House and Country Park, the Balinskelligs, visit the family run Skelligs Chocolate factory on the edge of the
impressive stately home itself is on the site of the original Ó’Máille Castle. Atlantic. Continue to Waterville, home to superb golf courses and excellent sea
trout & salmon angling. Visit Derrynane House.
Overnight: Mayo
Overnight: Kerry
Day 6: Mayo – Galway (88km)
Day 9: Kerry – Cork (99km)
Travel south to see the unspoilt beauty of Connemara. Take a spectacular cruise
along Ireland’s only fjord. Visit Clifden, with the opportunity to stop off at Kylemore Depart for Cork, via the Caha Mountains on the Beara peninsula. You will
Abbey. In Ballyconneely, is the spectacular Connemara Championship Golf Club encounter stunning views of Bantry Bay before arriving in Glengarriff. The Gardens
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to Roundstone, sample some locally of Ilnacullin (Garinish Island) are well worth a visit. Continue to Cork.
caught Lobster or crab. Near Galway city, the ‘Trad on the Prom’ show is one of
Ireland’s best known music, song and dance experiences. Overnight: Cork

Day 10 & 11: Cork – Cashel – Dublin (259km)

Overnight: Galway Visit the famous Victorian English market in Cork City centre. Continue via
Ireland’s Golden Vale region in Cork and Tipperary. Stop in Cashel town to visit
Day 7: Galway – Clare (70km) the famous Rock of Cashel before heading on to Dublin where your tour ends.

Visit Galway, one of the most lively cities in Ireland. From the centuries old Overnight: Dublin
Claddagh area to the pedestrianized streets of pubs. Travel along the Black Head
coastal route, discover the unique lunar-like landscape of the Burren. Continue Total Distance: Up to 2500km depending on routes taken and towns visited.
to the world famous Cliffs of Moher. Journey to Loop Head peninsula, see views
from the Loop Head lighthouse. Take a boat trip with Dolphin Discovery Kilrush Highlights: • Lough Gill Cruise
who has a 98% success rate on locating dolphins. • Guinness Storehouse • Slieve League
• Seaweed Baths • Céide Fields
Overnight: Clare • Queen Maebh’s Cairn

Day 8: Clare – Tralee – Dingle – Kerry (250km) • Achill Island • Westport House & Country Park
• Killary Cruise • Kylemore Abbey
Take the Shannon car ferry and cross one of Europe’s longest and deepest • ‘Trad on the Prom’ • Cliffs of Moher
estuaries. Visit the unique visitor attraction, Foynes Flying Boat Museum. Continue
to Tralee and see the new Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre. Head west to the Dingle • Foynes Flying Boat Museum • Dingle Peninsula
Peninsula, a Gaelic speaking area with the finest coastal scenery in Ireland. • Ring of Kerry • Rock of Cashel
Dingle town is a thriving fishing town and offers atmosphere of a typical country • Merry Ploughboys Pub
Irish town. Drive around the coast to Slea Head. Here the blue of the marine
landscape surrounds the Blasket Islands, deserted since 1953. From $1245 per person share twin*

Overnight: Kerry *Based on a 10 day Hertz economy rental car & 10 nights accommodation including breakfast daily at
3 & 4 star hotels (subject to availability). No activities mentioned are included. Based on low season (Apr,
Oct) travel.

Above price is indicative and subject to change. Please check with your travel agent for up to date pricing. 17