7-Nights Essential Ireland Unrushed Road Trip - Road Trips from $1,617

Goway Travel

OFFER ID 1722644

Epic Scenery, Iconic Landmarks, Rural Charm Discover Ireland’s wild coasts and green spirit on this independent journey through Dublin, Killarney, Clare and Wicklow, where nature and culture entwine.

Trip Overview:

Discover Ireland’s wild coasts and green spirit on this independent journey through Dublin, Killarney, Clare and Wicklow, where nature and culture entwine.

Highlights:

Begin in Dublin, discovering the city’s green innovations and rich brewing heritage at the Guinness Storehouse.
Journey to Killarney, where kayaking across tranquil lakes reveals Ross Castle framed by misty mountains.
Experience County Clare’s rugged Atlantic coast, gazing across the windswept majesty of the Cliffs of Moher.
Wander the Burren’s otherworldly limestone terrain and savour sustainably sourced salmon at the Burren Smokehouse.
Conclude in Wicklow’s lush valleys, exploring Birr Castle’s gardens before returning to Dublin’s lively charm.

Included Services:

2 nights premium accommodation in Dublin
2 nights premium accommodation in Killarney
2 nights premium accommodation in County Clare
1 night premium accommodation in Wicklow
8-day economy car rental with airport pick-up & drop-off, unlimited mileage, and Collision Damage Waiver
Admission to Guinness Storehouse (Day 2).
Kayaking on Killarney Lakes (Day 4)
Tasting and Story of Atlantic Salmon in the Burren
Breakfast daily, excluding Day 1

Excluded Services:

Travel insurance
International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
Gratuities
Optional excursions
Items of a personal nature
Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

7 nights from $1,617 per person

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Dublin

Arrival to Ireland. Pick up your car rental at the airport and drive to the Alex Hotel. Day at leisure in Dublin. We have selected hotels that have a strong sustainability policy and credentials to help you minimize your carbon footprint.

Overnight: Dublin

Hotel: The Alex Hotel Dublin - South (4 Star Rating)

The Dublin City center O'Callaghan Alex Hotel was the third hotel in the O'Callaghan Hotels group on the corner of Merrion Square. This hotel welcomes you into its spacious lobby where you will be greeted with a warm welcome. Located off one of the corners of Merrion Square, O'Callaghan Alexander Hotel is close to the Georgian Squares where business and culture are intertwined and is only a few minutes walk from Trinity College and the popular shopping street, Grafton Street.

Day 2: Dublin to Guiness Storehouse

Today you will visit the Guinness Storehouse. This attraction received the gold award from Green Tourism in 2023 and has a goal of achieving net zero carbon by 2030. The Guinness Brewery in Dublin is Europe's largest stout producing brewery and home to the Guinness Storehouse. Opened in 1904, the Storehouse was an operational plant for fermenting and storing Guinness. Today it houses a very fine exhibition dedicated to the Guinness story. Visitors will discover what goes into the making a pint of Guinness - the ingredients, the brewing process, the time, the craft and the passion. The exhibition shows how the brew has been marketed and how it is today sold in over 150 countries. Once the tour has finished, the guest is invited to the Gravity Bar to enjoy their pint of Guinness.

Overnight: Dublin

Hotel: The Alex Hotel Dublin - South (4 Star Rating)

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 3: Explore Killarney

Leave Dublin and head to Killarney, a town that is part of the 'Killarney Coffee Cup Project'. This remarkable local initiative has made Killarney the only town in Ireland that is free of single use coffee cups. Almost 50 local businesses joined forces to eliminate single use coffee cups from the town.

Overnight: Killarney

Hotel: The Brehon Hotel (4 Star Rating)

The Brehon, Killarney is a luxurious hotel of unique grace and elegance set amidst Killarney's breathtaking landscape, overlooking Killarney National Park. Each of our 125 bedrooms and suites reflects a contemporary blend of style and space.

The Brehon's luxurious accommodation in Killarney is designed with your every requirement in mind.

Our boutique style rooms vary in layout and design. You can choose from Deluxe Bedrooms, Superior Bedrooms, Suites or Family Suites.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4: Killarney's Lakes by Kayak

This morning you will enjoy an eco-friendly tour of Killarney's Lakes by kayak. Explore the stunning geology of the Lakes of Killarney and learn about the historical significance of the majestic Ross Castle.

Overnight: Killarney

Hotel: The Brehon Hotel (4 Star Rating)

The Brehon's luxurious accommodation in Killarney is designed with your every requirement in mind.

Our boutique style rooms vary in layout and design. You can choose from Deluxe Bedrooms, Superior Bedrooms, Suites or Family Suites.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5: Experience Cliffs of Moher

Depart Killarney for Co. Clare today and stop at the famous Cliffs of Moher, which are among the highest sea cliffs in Western Europe, rising to over 700 feet in some places. Step on to the edge of the world and into an awe-inspiring view that dreams are made of. At the Cliffs of Moher, you will encounter nature in its wildest, purest form, see the rugged cliffs facing the mighty ocean, taste the salt air, hear the birds cry, feel the ancient rocks beneath your feet, smell the wind. Decide today to grant your highest wish to visit Ireland's most spectacular natural wonder at the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way, the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience.

Overnight: Co. Clare

Hotel: Armada Hotel (4 Star Rating)

Welcome to Armada Hotel with the Sights, Sounds and Tastes, of West Clare on the Atlantics edge.

It has been over 55 years since things kicked off at the Armada, and what an adventure it’s been! They have learned a few things in that time, they know how lucky they are to be in West Clare and that reflects in so much of what they do.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6: Discover Burren Smokehouse

Visit The Burren National Park, home to more than 700 different flowering plants and ferns. Enjoy a salmon tasting at the Burren Smokehouse, owned by Birgitta & Peter Curtin, members of the Burren Eco Tourism Network. The Burren Smokehouse is a family-run business set up in 1989 in Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare. We believe in buying the best foods Ireland has to offer, as locally as possible. Sources exclusively Irish quality raw materials to produce a superb smoked organic salmon and other types of fish in a highly acclaimed, award-winning artisan smokehouse.

Overnight: Co. Clare

Hotel: Armada Hotel (4 Star Rating)

Welcome to Armada Hotel with the Sights, Sounds and Tastes, of West Clare on the Atlantics edge.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7: Venture into Birr Castle Demesne

Visit Birr Castle Demesne today on the way to Wicklow. The castle features 120 acres of parklands and gardens and 'The Great Telescope', which was the largest telescope in the world when it was built in the 1840s and remained so for 70 years.

Overnight: Wicklow

Hotel: Brooklodge & Macreddin Village (4 Star Rating)

BrookLodge & Macreddin Village is in a secluded County Wicklow Valley, yet just over an hour from Dublin International Airport. Relax your mind and body with a trip to BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, offering a spontaneous country retreat along with numerous facilities and services to give the ultimate recharge. Be warmly welcomed upon arrival by our Reception Crew, who are at your disposal and happy to assist. Enjoy a wonderful lunch at our Waterside Lounge or perhaps sit back with a pre-dinner cocktail and listen to the crackle of our open fire as you sink into the luxurious couches until it is time to take a trip along the boardwalk for the ultimate dining experience.

Tasteful décor, crisp linen and country house comfort - means that everyone feels instantly at home in a Classic Room. Simple, spacious and with cushioned window seating from where the ever-changing outdoors can be appreciated, your Classic Room invites you to settle in, relax and prepare for all there is to enjoy around BrookLodge & Macreddin Village.

Macreddin Village is known as the Food Village and it's easy to see why. With a variety of venues onsite offering free range, organic and wild food options, you can savour great food in sublime settings.

Nothing is more natural than spring water. So, when it came to christening our Spa, the nearby wells that supply BrookLodge & Macreddin Village provided this inspiration. The Wells Spa is an oasis of serenity where our belief in nature’s power to sustain wellness is fully expressed. To maintain this ambience, the spa is adults-only and numbers are always limited.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8: Wicklow to Depart from Dublin

Travel to Dublin Airport to take your flight home.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Featured Destinations

Wicklow

County Clare

Cliffs of Moher

Killarney (Killarney National Park)

Dublin

Dublin enjoys one of the loveliest natural settings in Europe. Dublin attracts visitors from around the world with its old world charm and friendly atmosphere. Most of the architecture dates from the 18th century, when Dublin enjoyed great prominence and prosperity. Also of interest are stately Georgian houses which front Merrion Square. O'Connell Street is considered the commercial center of Dublin. Perhaps the most memorable feature of Dublin is the traditional pub, where visitors can enjoy conversation over fine Irish brew. The city also offers many fine parks, including St. Stephen's Green and Phoenix Park. National Gallery's renowned collection includes works by such famous masters as Rembrandt and Monet. Trinity College's Old Library is home to the most cherished treasure, the Book of Kells, a manuscript of the Gospels. Admire Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy the exhibits in impressive National Museum. Self-guided walking tours include Old City Trail, Georgian Heritage Trail and the Cultural Trail.

Excursions

Dublin: Highlights of Dublin City - 8 hours

Ireland, known affectionately as the “the Emerald Isle” is renowned for its excellent hospitality and you can be assured of a warm welcome by your guide and driver, who will meet you at the port. Discover the history, literary heritage and culture that lies behind Dublin’s elegant Georgian architecture and famous landmarks, during your full-day tour.

Founded in the 16th-century, Trinity College is Ireland's oldest university and holds the Book of Kells, a greatly treasured example of early Irish manuscript illumination. History lovers may opt to visit the nearby Treasury of the National Museum or EPIC - the interactive museum commemorating the emigration of 10 million Irish. For those interested in art, the National Gallery houses a superb collection.

Afterwards make a lunchtime pit stop at the Guinness Storehouse, where you learn how a pint of the world-famous Guinness is created. The heart of the building is modelled on a giant pint glass, which would hold approximately 14 million pints of Guinness beer if filled! Enjoy a complimentary pint of Guinness in the Gravity Bar, which boast 360-degree views of the capital.

Complete your touring this afternoon, with a visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland and final resting place of Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels. Here, take a guided tour of the impressive staterooms which are a longtime symbol of British rule in Ireland, before being transferred back to your ship.

Highlights:

Admire the grandeur of St Patrick's Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland and final resting place of Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels
Pour yourself a pint of Ireland’s finest at the Guinness Storehouse to discover the country’s most famous export

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

Private transport by Mercedes E-class or similar for 1 and 2 passengers, VW Caravelle (7 passenger seats) or similar for 3 and 4 passengers and 12-seater or similar for 5 and 6 passengers.
Expert local guide for 8 hours of sightseeing in Dublin
Entrance fees to all sights and museums
All taxes

Exclusions

All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
Gratuities
Supplement for public holidays
Anything not specifically mentioned in the "inclusions" list above

Dublin - Dublin City & Powerscourt - Full Day Tour

Dublin: An Introduction to Dublin - 4 hours

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

10/16/2026 - 12/31/2028

from $1,617 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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