Highlights
• Explore the vibrant Irish capital by amphibious Dublin Viking Duck tour.
• Croke Park Skyline tickets. Located right in the heart of the city, a thrilling rooftop walkway.
• Jameson Whiskey experience at Cork.
• Blarney castle visit to kiss the Blarney stone.
• Vip family ticket to Fota wild life experience.
• Jaunting cart ride to explore Kilarney.
• Fall in love with the Rings of Kerry.
• Visit Aran islands Inis Oirr and cruise under the cliffs of Moher.
• Visit the award winning Titanic exhibit.
• Hop across the Giants causeway.
ITINERARY SCHEDULE
Day 1 :- FLY TO DUBLIN
Welcome to Dublin. On arrival at Dublin airport pick up your manual self drive car and transfer to your hotel for your family. Check in time is 1500 hrs. Early check in is subject to availability. In the afternoon head for Dublin Viking Duck tour. Explore the vibrant Irish capital by amphibious vehicle. Feel your adrenaline surge as your restored World War II vehicle transforms into a boat and takes to the water for an alternative sightseeing experience of Dublin. Cruise the waters of the Grand Canal Dock while wearing a comical Viking hat and laughing along with your host. No transfer included. Kindly come on own to tour starting point.
Over night at Dublin City centre in a four star hotel.
Day 2 :- DUBLIN
Breakfast at the hotel Explore the city on own with your self drive car .Top Dublin highlights are the National Art Gallery, St Patrick’s Cathedral and the world-famous Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, Parnell Square, Christ Church Cathedral and Merrion Square. At the square take a nice leisurely stroll in the park. College Green Plaza is the best area to catch a bite to eat. Later head to Croke Park Skyline (Tickets included) on own for a 17-storey high. Located right in the heart of the city, this thrilling rooftop walkway is actually Dublin’s highest open-viewing platform and offers breathtaking panoramic views of Ireland’s vibrant capital from the mountains to the sea. Optional suggestion for Chocolate lover – visit to the Butlers Chocolate Experience in Dublin, is a real treat . Wander around the chocolate museum and enjoy the aroma from the chocolate gallery as you see Butlers Chocolates being made in the factory below. See up close the techniques of chocolate decoration in the experience room and then try your own hand at decorating a chocolate novelty to bring home as a treasured souvenir.
Over night at Dublin City centre in a four star hotel.
Day 3 :- DUBLIN TO CORK
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Cork today. (3 and half hours away )On arrival make your own way to the hotel. Check in time is 1500 hrs. Head to the open English market in Cork Ireland’s most famous covered food market. Situated in the heart of Cork City the English Market is totally unique. The produce, the stallholders, the cafes. The market is one of the many things that makes Cork unique and ranks it up there with the great cities of Europe. Being in the city centre it is within walking distance. Next head to the Jameson experience . A must for all visitors to Ireland for a true taste of Irish history. On this hour-long guided tour of the old Midleton distillery, you’ll learn about the distillation process, visit a restored 19th-century warehouse where Jameson is aged in oak casks and even have an opportunity to sample some of the finished product. Children are allowed on the tour. Take a local taxi to visit the distillery.
Over night at Cork City centre in a four star hotel.
Day 4 :- CORK
Head to Blarney castle today. Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac McCarthy, and has been attracting attention ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney making it a world famous landmark and one of Ireland’s greatest treasures. Now that might have something to do with the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of our tower. Legend says Kiss it and you’ll never again be lost for words. Next head to Fota wildlife park – VIP FAMILY EXPERIENCE (Tickets included) The park is 20 minutes away from Cork. You need to come on own. FOTA WILD LIFE VIP FAMILY EXPERIENCE Explore the behind the scenes areas and help the warden with the feeding of them. Hear interesting stories about the Fota Wildlife Park residents, and learn educational conservation messages about them. A 2 hour guided tour with a warden . You will get to feed Penguins & Ring Tailed Lemurs and have plenty of upclose photo opportunities. The park is home to endangered and exotic species from around the world. Optional if you don’t want to visit the Fota wild life park head to CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory on own. A Castle converted to a science centre. You can send a Message to Space at the Pan Galactic Station and it will be sent at your command via the Castle’s radio telescope and beamed towards nearby stars with known planets in orbit around them.
Over night at Cork City centre in a four star hotel.
Day 5 :- CORK TO KILLARNEY
Breakfast at the hotel Drive from Cork to Killarney.(1 hour 15 mins away) On arrival make your own way to the hotel. Check in time is 1500 hrs. Best way to explore the town of Killarney is in a jaunting cart. We have arranged for the same with the local Tangney family which owns Killarney Jaunting Cars a 220 year old family business. You will feel like you have stepped back in time The tour takes you through areas where, for your convenience no motor traffic is permitted, allowing you to experience an absolute paradise. You will be told of stories relating to events that have taken place in the areas. Hear about the Legend of the Lake and the rich history of Ross Castle. A short stopover at this restored 15th century Castle, allows for a real glimpse of ancient Ireland at its finest. Ross Castle was home to the legendary Gaelic Chieftain O’Donoghue Ross and the last fortress to fall to Oliver Cromwell in 1652. As The 1 hour tour comes to its end, you will be returned to the town centre or your hotel awed by the experience.
Over night at County Kerry four star hotel.
Day 6 :- KILARNEY
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive down the famous Rings of Kerry route . There is an unspoilt nature to Ireland’s most beautiful region and the Ring of Kerry. Sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and the breath-taking panorama of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View Optional activity for those who like hiking. You can do the The Gap of Dunloe Adventure Day Tour from Killarney (Optional payable extra) Embark on an incredible Irish 14-mile adventure tour through Country Kerry, from Killarney Travel by both boat and trap pony across the Lakes of Killarney and through the narrow Gap or Dunloe on this unique Irish adventure See 15th-century Ross Castle as well as some of Ireland’s most stunning natural scenery Journey through the remote Black Valley, reputed as the last place in Ireland to receive electricity.
Over night at County Kerry four star hotel.
Day 7 :- KILARNEY TO GALWAY
Self drive from Kilarney to Galway ( 3 hours away ) On arrival make your own way to the hotel. Check in time is 1500 hrs. Post settling in head explore the cities winding streets and Olde Worlde Medieval charm.
Over night at County Galway four star hotel.
Day 8 :- GALWAY
Breakfast at the hotel. From Galway come to Doolin and board the cruise to the cliffs of Moher You can visit Inis Oirr island of the Aran islands and also cruise under the Cliffs of Moher. There are many attractions on Inis Oirr – ancient castles, one of Ireland’s most beautiful beaches, a modern playground and several pubs and cafes. Hire a bicycle or walk the uncrowded tiny roads. The return cruise via the Cliffs of Moher is a spectacular journey below these world famous cliffs which tower over 700ft above the sea. Drive back to your hotel at Galway.
Over night at County Galway four star hotel.
Day 9 :- GALWAY TO DUBLIN
Breakfast at the hotel. Self drive Galway to Dublin ( 2 and half hours away) On arrival make your own way to the hotel. Check in time is 1500 hrs. Afternoon free to shop and explore on own.
Overnight at Dublin city centre four star hotel.
Day 10 :- DUBLIN – TITANIC BELFAST,GIANTS CAUSEWAY – DUBLIN
Early breakfast at the hotel. Head out to the other Irish capital, Belfast, on this action-packed and fun day trip from Dublin. Dublin to Belfast driving time is 2 hours away. Arriving in Belfast, head to the Titanic exhibit. Experience the sights, sounds, smell and stories of the world’s most iconic ship. Next head to the Giants Causeway one and half hours away.
A UNESCO World Heritage site that consists of 40 000 interlocking hexagonal basalt columns. The legend says Irish giant Finn MacCool was challenged to a fight by the Scottish giant Benandonner. Finn accepted the challenge and built a land bridge, a Giant’s Causeway, across the North Channel from Ireland to Scotland to attack Benandonner. Science says the columns were formed around 60 million years ago in the aftermath of a volcanic eruption. Walk along the cliffs overlooking the Giant’s Causeway. Take stunning pictures, before going for a stroll on the Giant’s Causeway itself. Next stop Carrick – a Rede bridge (locally pronounced carrick-a-reedy) to brave the bridge. Suspended almost 100 ft (30 m) above sea level. Crossing the bridge is a thrilling experience and brave explorers will be rewarded with stunning views. Tickets to be purchased locally.
Back to Dublin for your night stay Overnight at Dublin city centre four star hotel.
Day 11 :- FREE DAY IN DUBLIN
Breakfast at the hotel Last day in Dublin, head to the local parks and relax with your family or head for some retail therapy before heading home.
Overnight at Dublin.
Day 12 :- DEPART
Drop your self drive car at the airport and then board your flights back home.
End of trip.
Package cost
₹Cost on request
Inclusions / Exclusions
What is included
• 11 nights hotel accommodation in city centre hotels with breakfast.
• Full Irish breakfast daily.
• Arrival private transfer from Dublin airport to Dublin hotel.
• Dublin Viking boat tour.
• Croke Park Skyline tickets.
• Jameson experience at Cork entrance.
• Blarney castle entrance.
• Vip family ticket to Fota wild life experience.
• Jaunting cart Kilarney.
• Cliffs of Moher cruise.
• Titanic Exhibit tickets.
• Giants causeway tickets.
• Manual volkswagen from arrival to departure – Price includes all compulsory Insurances, Government Tax, Unlimited Mileage and 24hr Breakdown cover, CDW, GPS, and one additional driver.
• All drivers must have a valid license free of endorsements for at least two years and must be aged over 30.
• All clients must have a credit card.
What is not included
• International Flights to Dublin.
• Visas.
• Lunches and dinner.
• Optional attractions.
• Travel insurance.
• Tips & personal expenses.
• Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, natural calamities (landslides, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, war, etc are not included.
• Gst tax 5%
Weather Info
Ireland has a mild, temperate climate and although at times rainy, you can visit at any time of year. Best months are the months of March to May and September to November, as the weather isn’t as cold as during the winter months.
Note
Above package rates are valid for Indian nationals holding an Indian passport.