Chauffeur Drive Special
This is a combined tour with 4 nights in the West (Hidden Ireland) and 3 nights in either Ireland's Capital City Dublin or Ireland's Tourist Capital Killarney or Another destination by prior arrangement.
Features:
- 8 days chauffeur drive
- Friendly experienced Driver/Guide
- 3 star centrally located hotel accommodation
- Breakfast each morning
- Only one hotel move
- Irish Night
- Visit to the Aran Islands
- Entrance to sites (see costs)
Itinerary Chauffeur Drive - Small Groups
Day 1.
Arrive at Dublin / Shannon Airport to be met by your Driver/Guide, head straight to the Cliffs of Moher which rise 700ft out of the Atlantic Ocean. Travel Northbound through the Burren region and it's Lunar landscape en-route to Galway for an early check-in. Some free time in Galway.
Overnight: 3 star Hotel, Galway City.
Day 2.
Today we tour Connemara (Hidden Ireland) stopping firstly at the Connemara Marble Factory in Moycullen. Next stop is some free time in Clifden the market town Capital of Connemara, then we will drive onto Kylemore Abbey (Castle) for a self-guided tour of the Abbey and it's Victorian Gardens. Lastly we will drive back to Galway via the spectacular Inagh Valley.
Overnight: Galway City.
Day 3.
Today we're off to the famous Aran Islands where Gaelic is still the first language. We will catch a ferry from Rossaveal to Inishmor, the largest island, where a local Driver/Guide will bring you on a tour of the island, stopping at Dun Aengus a 3,000 year old Fort perched on a cliff top where you have the option of taking the 20minute trek up to the Fort. Then we return to the village (Kilronan) for some free time and to catch the 16.00hrs ferry back to the mainland (45 mins) where you Chauffeur awaits to bring you back to Galway.
Overnight: Galway City.
Day 4.
Our first stop today is the picturesque village of Cong, which sits at the top of Lough Corrib north of Galway. Cong is best known for the filming of "The Quiet Man" John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. We will take a drive back to Galway via Joyce Country (poet) and Maam Cross arriving back early afternoon for some free time in this vibrant City. Tonight you will have the Traditional Irish Show.
Overnight: Galway City.
Day 5.
Today you depart Galway with the option of spending your last three nights in Dublin City or Killarney, Co. Kerry or indeed another destination by prior arrangement.
DUBLIN OPTION
Day 5.
Depart Galway visiting Clonmacnoise's Monastic Site in Co. Offaly en-route. On arrival in Dublin visit St. Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College (Book of Kells).
Overnight: Dublin.
Day 6.
Today Southbound to the Garden of Ireland Wicklow to visit Powerscourt Gardens and then Glendalough's 5th Century Monastic Site.
Overnight: Dublin.
Day 7.
Travel Northbound today to Newgrange, Co. Meath to visit Europe's finest prehistoric passage grave at 4,500 years old. You have the option afterwards to visit the Hill of Tara, once the seat of the High Kings of Ireland or make your way back for some free time in Dublin City.
Overnight: Dublin.
Day 8.
Today you transfer to Dublin Airport for your departure.
KILLARNEY OPTION
Day 5.
Depart Galway and travel Southbound stopping firstly to visit Bunratty Castle and village in Co. Clare. Afterwards it's a visit to the picturesque village of Adare, Co. Limerick en-route to Killarney.
Overnight: Killarney, Co. Kerry.
Day 6.
Today, the beautiful Dingle Peninsula highlight being Gallarus Oratory, dunbeg Fort, The Beehive Huts and the Upsidedown Bridge, some free time in Dingle's fishing village before returning to Killarney.
Overnight: Killarney.
Day 7.
The Ring of Kerry today, a hundred mile circle of South Kerry, highlights being Aghadoe Heights, The Bog Village, dingle Bay, Cahirseveen, Waterville, Coomakista Pass, Sneem, Ladies View and Muckross House.
Overnight: Killarney.
Day 8.
Today you transfer to Shannon Airport for your departure.
THE CHAUFFEUR DRIVE SPECIAL COSTING FOR 4 PERSONS
Based on:
- 8 days Chauffeur Drive (Driver/Guide)
- 7 nights in 3 star centrally located hotels with breakfast
Entrances to:
- Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, Irish Night, Aran Islands Ferry, Local Bus Tour and Dun Aengus
Plus:
- Dublin Option - Extra's included:
- Clonmacnoise, Trinity (Book of Kells), St Patrick's Cathedral
- Powerscourt Gardens, Glendalough
- Newgrange and the Hill of Tara.
Or
- Killarney Option - Extra's included:
- Gallarus Oratory, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
- Dunbeg Fort and Muckross House & Gardens.
Cost for 2 couples (4 persons) travelling together as a private group with Driver/Guide
- Killarney Option - 5,980 Euro = 1,495 per person sharing.
- Dublin Option - 6,380 Euro = 1,595 per person sharing.
Please note:
- Prices are based on twin/double room
- All taxes, fuel, car parking included
- Hotel upgrade priced on request
Interested
If you are interested in this tour please contact us.