2021 Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way - 13 Days / 12 Nights / 24 Meals
Day 1: Shannon Arrival | Cliffs of Moher
Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Ennis hotel. See the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Join your group for a welcome drink before dinner.
(D)
Day 2: Connemara Scenic Drive | Galway Walking Tour
Journey through Connemara for sweeping views of boglands and misty mountains. Tour Galway with a local guide to see the narrow streets, medieval city walls, and Lynch’s Castle. Continue to Westport, built in 1780, with shops and traditional pubs, many with live music.
(B, D)
Day 3: Westport Walking Tour | Achill Island | Westport House
Take a walking tour of Westport before departing for Achill Island. The island is accessible by bridge, with wonderful views along the way. See the Deserted Village, 100 stone cottages abandoned in the famine of the 1840s. Stop in Keel for lunch. Return to Westport to tour the 18th-century Westport House and enjoy a glass of beer or wine. The evening is free for independent activities and dining.
(B, L)
Day 4: Seafood Experience | Stranorlar
following the coast to Mullaghmore where you will learn about the unique local seafood and have a chance to sample the award-winning chowder at a family-run restaurant overlooking the harbour. Continue on to Stranorlar in Donegal for the evening.
(B, D)
Day 5: Grand Atlantic Drive | Glenveagh Castle & National Park | Derry Tour
Experience the glorious Grand Atlantic Drive, which winds around the coastline through Downings and Rosapenna. Travel to Glenveagh National Park where Captain Adair evicted 225 tenants to build Glenveagh Castle in 1870. Travel to Derry and join a local guide for a walking tour of the medieval city walls, the Diamond, and St. Columb’s Cathedral. Return to Stranorlar with time to relax before dinner.
(B, D)
Day 6: Giant’s Causeway | Nine Glens of Antrim
Drive along the north coast to explore the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed more than 60 million years ago. Drive along the scenic coastal Nine Glens of Antrim route as you proceed on to Belfast.
(B, D)
Day 7: Belfast Panoramic Tour | Titanic Belfast | Glyde Inn
Take a Belfast panoramic tour and see the Victorian buildings, imposing City Hall and Donegall Square. Visit Titanic Belfast and learn about the ill-fated liner in the city where it was created. Proceed to lunch at the Glyde Inn before continuing on to Dublin.
(B, L)
Day 8: Dublin City Tour | Teeling Whiskey Distillery | Independent Sightseeing | Abbey Tavern
Tour Dublin with a local guide to see the highlights of this lively, historic city, including St. Stephen’s Green, O’Connell Street and the GPO. Visit Teeling Whiskey Distillery to discover traditional whiskey making in a historic area of Dublin. The afternoon is free for exploring independently. In the evening head out for a traditional Irish dinner and entertainment at the Abbey Tavern.
(B, D)
Day 9: Blarney Castle | Kinsale | Rosscarbery
Drive through farmland and arrive at Blarney Castle to kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” or walk the grounds. Travel along the scenic County Cork coast to explore Kinsale, then on to Rosscarbery to your hotel.
(B, D)
Day 10: Jaunting Car Ride | South Pole Inn
Travel through Bantry and Kenmare before arriving in Heather's Restaurant, in the foothills of the MacGillycuddy Reeks, for an artisan lunch. Enjoy a horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle and Killarney Estate. Stop at the South Pole Inn for an Irish coffee before continuing to Dingle, where you can explore before dinner at your hotel.
(B, L, D)
Day 11: Sheepdog Demonstration | Dingle Bay Cruise | Dingle
Discover the Dingle Peninsula with heathery mountains and sandy beaches. Drive to Slea Head to watch skilled dogs round up sheep. Embark on a short cruise around Dingle Harbor and Bay for panoramic views of the Ring of Kerry. Your afternoon is free for exploring Dingle.
(B)
Day 12: Foynes Flying Boat Museum | Bunratty Folk Park | Medieval Castle Banquet
Visit history-rich Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, then Bunratty Folk Park to see traditional cottages. For dinner enjoy a medieval-style feast in an authentic Irish castle.
(B, D)
Day 13: Tour Ends in Shannon
Your tour ends after breakfast.
(B)
B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner
Authentic Local Experiences
- Spend a day exploring Achill Island, with its soaring cliffs, windswept beaches, rich heritage and deserted boglands.
- Enjoy award-winning chowder on a visit to a family-run restaurant in the picturesque seaside village of Mullaghmore, County Sligo
Dining Experiences
- 12 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) and 9 dinners (D) including Abbey Tavern traditional Irish dinner and show, and a festive medieval castle banquet.
Trip Highlights
- Cliffs of Moher
- Grand Atlantic Drive
- Giant's Causeway
- Sheepdog Demonstrations
- Titanic Belfast
- Westport House