Irish Delight
8 Day Self Drive Prebooked Vacation
About Your Vacation
Our Taste of Ireland driving vacations are designed to help you get the most from your driving vacation. Ideal for those who want the freedom of driving combined with the security of confirmed accommodation each night. Stay in cosy family run B&B’s on 2 nights and specially selected first class hotels on 5 nights.
Highlights Of Your Vacation
A tour of the southern half of Ireland starting in Dublin and taking you through the provinces of Munster and Leinster back to Dublin. Discover many attractions such as the Irish National Stud in Kildare, Bunratty Folk Park in Clare, Muckross House in Killarney National Park, the village of Blarney to kiss the ‘stone of eloquence’, the Viking city of Waterford and the Wicklow Mountains in the 'Garden of Ireland'.
What's Included On Your Vacation
- 7 days self drive standard car rental with unlimited mileage and 3rd party insurance cover
- 7 nights prebooked accommodation featuring 5 nights in First Class Hotels & 2 nights in Irish Family Homes (B/B's).
- Ensuite bedroom - with bath and/or shower & WC.
- Full Irish breakfast daily.
- Touring map of Ireland.
- A touring guide to Ireland's major visitor attractions with reduced admission offers.
- All local taxes on car rental and accommodation.
Accommodation On Your Vacation
- Camden Courtl Hotel, Dublin, Co. Dublin (1 Night)
- Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty, Co. Clare (1 Night)
- Family Home, Killarney, Co. Kerry (2 Nights)
- Trident Hotel, Kinsale, Co. Cork (1 Night)
- Faithlegg House Hotel, Waterford, Co. Waterford (1 Night)
- Tinakilly House Hotel, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow (1 Night)
Your Vacation Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Dublin
Discover Dublin city. Stroll to Merrion Square in the midst of Georgian Dublin or take in the trendy Temple Bar area with its restaurants and bars. At Trinity College view The Book of Kells. Overnight – Camden Court Hotel, Dublin
Day 2 Dublin / Clare
Cross the central Plains towards the Shannon Estuary. Enroute visit the Irish National Stud and Horse Museum in Kildare. Take a break in Cashel where the majestic Rock of Cashel, is not to be missed. Overnight – Bunratty Castle Hotel
Day 3 Clare / Kerry
Enjoy all that Clare has to offer from the unique lunar landscape of the Burren to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Bunratty Castle and Folk Park are also worth a visit. Continue to Kerry via Limerick and Adare, a picturesque village with many thatched cottages. Overnight – Family Home, Killarney
Day 4 Ring of Kerry
Spend the day exploring the Ring of Kerry on one of Ireland’s most beautiful peninsulas. Ladies View offers some of the more spectacular views of the Killarney valley. Visit Muckross House and Traditional Farms in Killarney National Park. Overnight – Family Home, Killarney
Day 5 Kerry / West Cork
Drive south to West Cork passing through Kenmare and then on through Glengarriff, Bantry and Skibbereen. Take a boat trip to Garinish Island just outside Glengarriff to view the incredible subtropical gardens. Overnight – Trident Hotel, Kinsale
Day 6 West Cork / Waterford
Continue east stopping in Blarney to visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone. Travel onwards through Cork the second largest city in Ireland before arriving in Waterford, a city famous worldwide for its crystal. Overnight – Faithlegg House, Waterford
Day 7 Waterford / Wicklow
To Wicklow stopping off in Kilkenny, a city dominated by ancient buildings such as St Canice’s Cathedral and Kilkenny Castle. Visit Glendalough with the ruins of a round tower and St Kevin’s monastery before arriving at Tinakilly House overlooking the Irish Sea. Overnight – Tinakilly House Hotel, Rathnew
Day 8 Day 8 - Wicklow / Dublin
Return car to rental depot at the airport prior to checking in for your return flight.
Prices (Land Only)
| Season |
2 Persons
Twin Room |
3 Persons
Triple Room |
4 Persons
2 Twin Rooms |
1 Person
Single Room |
| Jan 01 - Apr 30 |
699 |
639 |
659 |
1139 |
| May 01 - May 31 |
749 |
699 |
709 |
1199 |
| Jun 01 - Jun 30 |
799 |
749 |
759 |
1249 |
| Jul 01 - Aug 31 |
849 |
799 |
779 |
1399 |
| Sep 01 - Sep 30 |
799 |
749 |
759 |
1249 |
| Oct 01 - Oct 31 |
749 |
699 |
709 |
1199 |
| Nov 01 - Dec 13 |
699 |
639 |
659 |
1139 |
| Child under 12 with 2 adults |
349 |
349 |
349 |
N/A |
| Car Type |
Ford Fiesta |
Ford Focus |
Ford Mondeo |
Ford Fiesta |
- Prices per person - Canadian Dollars.
- Extra nights and car upgrade rates available on request.