Coast to Coast Tour

We will start our adventure with a pick up at your hotel in Dublin and a drive south of Dublin into the majestic Wicklow Mountains National Park. Here you will uncover the main attractions and hidden gems of the 'garden county'.  Our first stop of the day will be at the stunning Lough Tay where you can soak in the panoramic mountain views. 

You will then continue to Glendalough where you will learn of the early Christian settlement followed by a walk into the forest and by the lakes. 

After enjoying a traditional lunch in the mountains you will have the option of enjoying a fascinating sheepdog demonstration with a local Wicklow sheep farmer. Our journey then will continue with a drive to the splendid Avoca Woolen Mills before arriving at you overnight stay in Wexford.

Activity Options

Avoca Woolen Mills, Powerscourt House & Gardens, Powerscourt Waterfall, ​Irish National Heritage Park, 1798 Exhibition Center, Wexford Town Walking Tour, Ferns Castle Tour, Lady Island Lake Visit, Tintern Abbey

Suggested tour timings - 9:30am to 5:30pm​

Today you will have an opportunity to explore Wexford town. Our first stop at the fascinating Ferns Castle where you will learn the history of the Anglo-Norman invasion into Ireland. 

Visit the nearby National Heritage Centre, where guides will walk you through 9,000 years of Irish History, from prehistoric, Celtic Ireland through to Monastic times. 

After this we will make our way to Enniscorthy market town where you can enjoy the excellent 1798 exhibition centre and learn more about the 1798 rebellion. 

End the day by visiting some of Ireland's most love sea animals at Seal Rescue Ireland, where a dedicated team will teach you about Ireland's seal species and their important work protecting them. 

We will then make our way back to Wexford town for our second night stay. 

Activity Options

Irish National Heritage Park, 1798 Exhibition Center, Wexford Town Walking Tour, Ferns Castle Tour, Lady Island Lake Visit, Tacumshane Windmill, Blackwater Village, Tintern Abbey

Suggested tour timings - 9:30am to 5:30pm​

This morning, we will continue down the Wexford Coastline to Kilmore Quay, before continuing West to Hook Head Lighthouse. 

There you can explore what is believed to be the the oldest intact lighthouse in the world. You will learn about William Marshal the "greatest Knight who ever lived" who commissioned the lighthouse in the 13th century.   

Visit nearby Tintern Abbey before continuing to New Ross, where we will explore another facet of Irish history. Enjoy a  fascinating tour at Dunbrody Famine Ship, where you will gain a deep understanding of life on the famine ships in the 1840’s.  

Continue to Waterford town, where you will spend the next two nights. 

Activity Options

Irish National Heritage Park, 1798 Exhibition Center, Wexford Town Walking Tour, Ferns Castle Tour, Lady Island Lake Visit, Tacumshane Windmill, Blackwater Village, Tintern Abbey

Suggested tour timings - 9:30am to 5:30pm​

Today we will explore Waterford City, the oldest city in Ireland, is a walled city founded by Viking Traders in 914. Renowned for beautiful cut glass and magnificent architecture. 

Explore the enchanting world of 18th century architecture, artisanship and design at Bishop’s Palace and Reginald’s Tower to recount the story of the city, Vikings to Georgian opulence.  

You can enjoy a choice of activities including the King of the Vikings 3D Experience, the Viking Triangle or explore the shops and museums of this medieval city.

Visit a new museum in Waterford, the Irish Wake Museum, details the rich Irish traditions surrounding death and burial, offering great insight into some of our more unusual cultural practices. 

Activity Options

King of the Vikings, John F Kennedy’s Home, Dunbrody Famine Ship, Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown, Kells Priory

Suggested tour timings - 9:30am to 5:30pm​

Today we will begin our south west journey with a trip into the rebel county of Cork

You will start in Cobh coastal town, where you can enjoy the Cobh Heritage Museum and learn more about your Irish heritage. 

Continue to the Titanic Experience Cobh, where the Titanic's picked up its final passengers before departing across the Atlantic on its fateful voyage. 

On your way to Cork City, you can take in the Jameson Whiskey Distillery in Midleton, home to not just one, but seven iconic Irish Whiskey brands.  

We will continue South to the Kinsale where you will spend the next two nights. 

Activity Options

Cobh Heritage Centre, Cobh Titanic Exhibition, Ballymaloe Cookery Experience, Midleton Distillery Visit 

Suggested tour timings - 9:30am to 5:30pm​

Today you will have time to relax and explore one of Ireland's most loved towns - Kinsale. 

This morning, you can enjoy a walking tour of the town or wait till this evening for a ghost tour, if you are brave enough! 

You can visit Charlesfort Military Fortress, dating back to th 17th Century, perched at the edge of Kinsale Harbour. 

Visit a local meadery where you can learn how the oldest drink in the world is made, as well as its importance in Ancient Christian Ireland. It is even mention in the story of the Children of Lirr in Irish Mythology. 

Tonight, dine in one of Kinsale's many great seafood restaurants and enjoy some live music. 

Activity Options

Charlesfort Visit, Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower Museum, Kinsale Mead Co Meadery Visit 

Suggested tour timings - 9:30am to 5:30pm​

This morning, we will venture further West, towards Skibbereen. 

Your first shop will be Clonakilty, a residential town, home to the famous Clonakilty Blackpudding, an Irish blood pudding that makes any full Irish breakfast. 

As you continue west, we will have the opportunity to visit Drombeg Stone Circle, one of the most visited megalithic sites in Ireland, 

You will arrive in the town of Skibbereen, where you will have the opportunity to visit Skibbereen Visitors Centre, home to a heartbreaking exhibit about the Irish Famine, which infamously decimated the population of our island in the 19th Century. 

You have the option of meeting a local, Conor, who can take you on a walking tour of the nearby coastline that delves into the history etched in the Irish language placenames, narrating stories of times bygone.

We will cross the border into County Kerry, you will arrive into Kenmare, where you will spend the next two nights. 

Activity Options

Drombeg Stone Circle, Clonakilty, Inchydoney Beach, Meet the local Placenames Experience 

Suggested tour timings - 9:30am to 5:30pm​

Today you will explore the Beara Peninsula, Cork's answer to the Ring of Kerry. 

While many other peninsulas in Ireland have become famous tourist destinations, Beara's remoteness means it remains one of Ireland's hidden gems.  

Enjoy the Healy Pass, one of Ireland's most beautiful mountain road. 

Today you'll pass through a number of colourful Irish towns, spread throughout the rough, hilly terrain: including Allihies, Eyeries and Ardgroom.  

Stop at Ardgroom Stone Circle, one of the many megalithic structures on the peninsula, where you can enjoy incredible views of the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. 

You'll visit Castletownbere, one of Ireland's largest fishing ports

This afternoon, return to Skibbereen for your final night in the Rebel County. 

Option to visit Garnish Island or Dursey Island today

Activity Options

Garnish Island, Dursey Island, Dursey Island Cable Car

Suggested tour timings - 9:30am to 5:30pm​

Today we will continue our journey around the incredible Dingle Peninsula. We will explore the area on a stunning coastal drive around Slea Head, along the way encountering a number of archaeological sites such as beehive huts, ring forts, ogham stones and lots more. This is a day of incredible stonework masterfully created by our ancestors.  There are also plenty of options for activities including brewery’s, whiskey distilleries, ancient archaeological sites and an exhiliarting boat trip in the wild Atlantic Ocean. After exploring Dingle Town with it’s many craft galleries and excellent eateries we will retire to our hotel for our second night stay in Dingle.

Activity Options

Dingle Sea Safari, Whiskey Distillery Tour, Brewery Tour, Sheepdog Demonstration, Falconry Experience

Suggested tour timings - 9:30am to 5:30pm​

Today we will leave the beautiful Dingle Peninsula for a drive north across the stunning Connor’s Pass. This mesmerising drive offers plenty of photo opportunities of the landscape where the mountains reach the sea. We will then take a stop at the Blennerville Windmill, a remnant of Ireland’s past before we continue through the town of Tralee and onto the Shannon Estuary. 

Here we will take a ferry boat trip across the mouth of the Shannon arriving in The Home of Irish Music - County Clare. We will then have the option of discovering the Loop Head Peninsula where you can enjoy hidden gems such as The Little Ark or Loop Head Lighthouse. Finally we will end our day with a picturesque drive to the Clare Coast where you will overnight alongside the crashing waves of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Note: Connors Pass Route Not Available to groups over 5 in coach. Alternative route taken for these groups.

Note: Option to take route via Limerick City in place of the Shannon Ferry 

Activity Options

Loop Head Lighthouse, Adare Village, Horse Riding on the Beach, Blennerville Windmill, Listowel Castle, Limerick City, The Writers Museum Listowel.

Suggested tour timings - 9:30am to 5:30pm​

After breakfast we will avoid the main tourist crowds with an early visit to one of the highlights of our trip - The Cliffs of Moher. Standing over 220 meters high this stunning coastal attraction offers some great cliff walks along the atlantic edge. 

Rub shoulders with the locals today in nearby towns such as Lahinch and Ennistymon, known for their quality food and craft shops. 

We will continue our journey, pass through one of the national parks of Ireland - The Burren, known for its characteristic limestone landscape formed over 300 million years ago.

This moonlike scenery offers a host of great activities for you to fill the day including a Cliffs of Moher Boat Trip, Nature Walks, Caves and local perfumeries and chocolatiers. The journey continues with more stunning coastal drives before returning to your accommodation for the evening. 

Activity Options

Ailwee Caves, Burren Perfumery, Burren Chocolatier, Kinvara Village, Dunguaire Castle, 

Suggested tour timings - 9:30am to 5:30pm​

When you are ready, you will make your way to Galway along the Galway Bay Coastal road, before arriving in the Bohemian Heart of Ireland, Galway City. 

Here you will have plenty of time to enjoy the many shops and pubs in the city. 

Visit the Galway City Museum, where you can see numerous exhibitions exploring the history and culture of the city and County. 

This afternoon, you can explore the city on your own or take a few hours to explore the lesser known villages of Bearna, Carna and Spiddal along the Galway Bay. 

Activity Options

Enjoy the many craft shops, pubs and eateries. 

Suggested tour timings - To be discussed with driver guide

This day takes us deep into the western frontiers of Ireland and into another National Park - Connemara. This remote and desolate environment showcases some of the most dramatic scenery on the island with its rolling hills, stone walls, rivers & lakes. Our drive will take us to the floating village of Cong and across the beautiful Joyce Country Drive. You will then take a trip along the Killary Fjord arriving at the hauntingly beautiful - Kylemore Abbey. Here you will have time to walk the lakes and gardens before making our way to Galway City or Ashford Castle

Note: Todays route can also end in the luxury 5* Castle Stay - Ashford Castle

Activity Options

Private Hawk Walk, Sheep Dog Demonstration, Heritage Farm Visit, Kylemore Abbey Tour, Cong Visit, Quiet Man Cottage

Suggested tour timings - 9:30am to 5:30pm​

On our final day we will set off on our journey back to the east and Dublin City. Our first stop will be off the beaten path and away from the tourist crowds at the working farm of Pat & Eveline Noone. As well as a tour of his farm you will explore the mysterious rings forts and fairy fields and also hear of the stories of the ancient Tuatha De Danann and fairy folk from Pat Noone. He will also provide an excellent demonstration of his working sheepdogs. This is a unique activity away from the tourist crowds in the heart of rural Galway. We will then continue east, taking a stop along the River Shannon to enjoy one of the most important Early Christian Monastic settlements on the island - Clonmacnoise. Finally, we will arrive in the evening into the capital city of Ireland, Dublin where we can enjoy the sights and sounds of this thriving, eclectic city.

Activity Options

Clonmacnoise Tour, Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery or Tullamore Dew Distillery, Athlone Shopping, Durrow High Cross, Phoenix Park Drive

Suggested tour timings - 9:30am to 5:30pm​

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