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 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
- Trinity Capital Hotel, Dublin (1 Night)
- Malone Lodge Hotel, Belfast, Co. Antrim (2 Nights)
- Magherabuoy House Hotel, Portrush, Co. Antrim (1 Night)
- Family Home, Co. Donegal (2 Nights)
- Dunboyne Castle, 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. Overnight - Trinity Capital Hotel, Dublin 2.
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. Overnight - Malone Lodge Hotel, Belfast.
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. Overnight - Malone Lodge Hotel, Belfast.
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. Overnight - Magherbuoy House Hotel, Portrush.
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 home for tonight. Overnight - Family Home, Donegal.
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. Overnight - Family Home, Donegal.
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. Overnight - Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Co. Meath.
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 (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.