Irish Splendour
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
This leisurely program focuses on the northern counties of Ulster starting in Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. Travel through the Boyne Valley, the Mourne Mountains and the Ards Peninsula to Belfast. Explore the Glens of Antrim and visit the Giant’s Causeway one of the wonders of the natural world. Drive into the highlands of Donegal and the lakelands of Fermanagh and Cavan.
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 1 night in Ariel House, 4 nights in 4 star 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
- Ariel House, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 (1 Night)
- Malone Lodge Hotel, Belfast, Co. Antrim (2 Nights)
- Family Home, Bushmills, Co. Antrim (1 Night)
- Harvey's Point Hotel, Donegal, Co. Donegal (2 Nights)
- Family Home, Co. Meath (1 Night)
Your Vacation Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Dublin
Discover Dublin’s “Fair City” with its wealth of attractions, most of which are within walking distance of each other.
Day 2 Dublin / Belfast
Travel north into the lush pasturelands of the Boyne Valley. The history of the area predates the Pyramids of Egypt with the megalithic tombs dating back to 3000BC. Continue thru’ the Mourne Mountains to Downpatrick, where St. Patrick established his first church in 432 AD.
Day 3 Belfast
Belfast is a city rich in buildings from the prosperous Victorian age. It was here that the ill-fated Titanic was built and a memorial to the victims can be seen outside City Hall. You may like to visit the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in the grounds of Cultra Manor.
Day 4 Belfast / Bushmills
A leisurely drive along the coast takes you pass the Glens of Antrim and through the pretty villages of Carnlough and Cushendall to the Giant’s Causeway, a world heritage site. You can learn all about how Irish whiskey is made nearby at the Old Bushmills Distillery.
Day 5 Portrush / Donegal
See the eerie ruins of Dunluce Castle as you head west to the historic walled city of Derry. Tour the Inishowen Peninsula, and stand on Irelands most northerly point Malin Head or enjoy the views from the Gap of Mamore, before heading south to your hotel.
Day 6 Donegal Highlands
A drive west takes you to the fishing port of Killybegs and Glencolmcille, named after Saint Columba of Iona. A drive north to Glenveagh National Park via Ardara and Glenties, will afford you the opportunity to shop for Donegal Tweeds and hand-knits.
Day 7 Donegal / Meath
This morning visit the world famous Belleek Porcelain factory en route to Enniskillen on the shores of Lough Erne. Before arriving in Navan why not stop off to see the 9th century Celtic High Crosses, 6th century Monastery and Round Tower in Kells.
Day 8 Meath / Dublin Airport : Tour Ends
Return car to rental depot at the airport in good time prior to checking in for return flight.
Prices
| Season |
2 Persons
(Twin Room) |
3 Persons
(Triple Room) |
4 Persons
(2 Twin Rooms) |
1 Person
(Single Room) |
| Jan 01 - Apr 30 |
799 |
749 |
769 |
1269 |
| May 01 - May 31 |
849 |
799 |
819 |
1349 |
| Jun 01 - Jul 10 |
879 |
829 |
849 |
1399 |
| Jul 11 - Jul 23 |
939 |
889 |
899 |
1499 |
| Jul 24 - Aug 14 |
999 |
949 |
959 |
1649 |
| Aug 15 - Aug 20 |
939 |
889 |
899 |
1499 |
| Aug 21 - Sep 30 |
879 |
829 |
849 |
1399 |
| Oct 01 - Dec 14 |
799 |
749 |
769 |
1269 |
| Child under 12 with 2 adults |
499 |
499 |
499 |
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.