Seven Day –‘World Tour of Ireland’ - 4 x 4 Trip
1 week: Dublin/Cork to Dublin or v.v. (vt7)
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First we head down to the South West to
As usual the trip is Vagabond\'s unique mixture of outdoor activity, great scenery, relaxing pubs and loads of laughs. Seven days means that you are never rushed but you will see so much that you may think you have been travelling for weeks.
Typical Highlights of the Seven Day Tour:
-Explore areas far beyond the reach of normal tours
-Green fields and stone walls of Dingle
-Travel in one of the coolest vehicles in
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-Kiss the magical
-Swim with Funghi the Dolphin in
-Gaelic football on
-Explore the undiscovered
-Take the cable car to
-Barbeques on the beach
-Great nights out in some of
-Horse-riding on The
-Walk in the
-Climb
-Experience the rich historical past of the region, from Stone Age man to the modern age.
-Learn the art of Vagaball
-Cross the River
-The Cliffs of Moher
-Overnight in Doolin, famous for the music
-Off-road through the rocky Burren region
-Lunch in
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Accommodation
We use locally owned B&B\'s and small hotels, rooms have private bathrooms and the quality is excellent.
Accommodation is included in the price on a B&B basis, and is based on two sharing, a single supplement of E100 applies.
Kitty Notes
The price includes your accommodation and breakfasts, other meals you simply pay for at the time. Lunches tend to be a mixture of picnics, BBQ’s and pub lunches and then in the evening we normally head to a good pub or restaurant for our meal. It is easily possible to eat well for E25pp per day.
Itineraries
1 week7 Day Trip Sample Itinerary
Day One
Depart Dublin – 8.30am From Dublin Tourism Centre,
Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 (or hotel pick-up_
Pass through Curragh Racecourse – Braveheart film set
The Magnificent Rock of Cashel
Walk and Picnic on Galtee Mohr
(Ireland\'s Fifth highest Mountain)
Or
Visit the quirky Mitchelstown Caves
Pass through Cork, Ireland\'s 2nd city
Kiss the World Famous Blarney Stone
Follow Lee Valley to source of River Lee
Overnight in the stunning Gougane Barra Hotel
Day Two
Walk in Gougane Barra Forest Park
Meet Atlantic Coastline at Bantry Bay
Seal Spotting in Glengarriff
Head out onto Beara Peninsula, the
undiscovered Peninsula
Great views of the Caher Mountains and
Sheepshead Peninsula
Horse riding or a walk at Dun Booey,
amongst the Castles
Lunch at McCarthy\'s Bar in Castletownbere
Take the cable car to Dursey Island
Overnight on Bear Island
Day Three –
Depart Allihes
Shortcut via old copper mines and over Mountain pass
Visit ancient Ogham stone in Eyeries
Explore Beara’s stunning coastline, views across to
Iveragh Peninsula
Lunch in picturesque Kenmare
Join Ring of Kerry scenic route on the Iveragh Peninsula
Visit Staigue Fort (amazing views)
Try to ride a Llama
Walk amongst Macgillycuddy Reeks Mountains
Barbeque on Derrynane Beach
Overnight near Portmagee
Day Four
Optional visit to Skellig Islands
Quick stop at Rosbeigh Strand
Head for Dingle Peninsula via Killorglin
(Goat Fair) and Castlemaine (Wild Colonial Boy)
Drive along Inch Strand for fun and games
Walk to waterfalls above Lough Annascaul
Lunch in Tom Crean\'s South Pole Inn
Head out along the Slea Head Drive
Stop at Europe\'s most westerly point.
Coumeenoule Beach (Film set of Ryan’s
Daughter)
Dunchaoin Harbour - real old Ireland
Smerwick Head – views of Mount Brandon
Overnight in Dingle Town – a town of 2000 people and
54 pubs
Day Five
Early morning swim with Funghi the Dolphin
Take Conor Pass, Ireland\'s highest road
Walk and view over Dingle Bay
Take the Ferry across the River Shannon into Country Clare
Burren Region – Limestone Lunar landscape
Secret shortcuts over the hills
Fanore Beach – touch the Atlantic
Cliffs of Moher – 700 ft sea cliffs
Lahinch – Ireland’s surfing capital, try to catch a wave.
Overnight in Doolin – great music in the pubs
Day Six
Depart Doolin
Lisdoonvarna – Matchmaking Festival
Poulnabrone Dolmen – Megalithic tomb
Kinvarra village with:
Dunguire Castle – ancient seat of the High Kings of Munster, Hookers – Traditional Sailing boats
Corcomroe Abbey
Arrive Galway city for lunch.
Depart Galway
Heading north into the Connemara region, famous for its wild and rugged landscape and stunning scenery.
Mamturk Mountains
Go for a walk in the mountains and follow the footsteps of St Patrick
Dogs Bay Beach
White sandy beach to watch the sun go down
Connemara’s main town, picturesque
Twelve Bens Mountain Range
Go for a walk in the Connemara National Park
Kylemore Abbey
One of Ireland’s most beautiful buildings
Killary Harbour
Ireland’s only fjord.
Leenane
Quick pints in ‘The Field Pub’, named after the movie which was filmed here, at the head of Killary Harbour
Lough Mask
Great view down onto on of Ireland’s biggest lakes
Gaeltacht
Pass through this Irish-speaking region
Overnight in/near Westport, Co Mayo
Beautiful fishing village with superb beaches nearby and great view of the mountains. Also home to Malachy
Kearns, Ireland’s most famous traditional drum maker. Great pubs and live music
Day Seven
Depart Westport area
Surfing on Carrownuski Strand
Walk up Croagh Patrick (Patrick’s Mountain) – the holiest mountain in Ireland
Horse-riding by the sea.
Option health spa stop (subject to availability)
Head East
Through counties Mayo, Roscommon, Longford and Meath
Nation Faimine Museum, Stroketown castle, an excellent and emotive display
River Shannon
Cross back over into Leinster, the east of Ireland
Travel back to Dublin for 5.30-6pm arrival, for tearful hugs and farewell hugs.
Last updated: 5th February 2008
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