Epic coastal journey along the world's longest defined coastal route. Experience dramatic cliffs, ancient sites, and traditional Irish culture in fishing villages and market towns.
Your complete guide for 10 days in Ireland
Pick up rental car in Cork, drive to colorful Kinsale (45 minutes).
Explore Kinsale's gourmet food scene and historic Charles Fort.
Waterfront dinner with harbor views and local seafood.
The Old Presbytery or Actons Hotel
Fishy Fishy
Drive to Killarney via scenic coastal roads (2 hours).
Explore Killarney National Park and Muckross House gardens.
Traditional Irish music session with local musicians.
Aghadoe Heights Hotel
Treyvaud's Restaurant
Early start on Ring of Kerry drive, stop at Cahersiveen.
Portmagee and Valencia Island with Skellig Michael boat trip.
Return to Killarney for rest and recovery.
Same as Day 2
The Park Hotel Restaurant
Drive over Connor Pass to Dingle Peninsula (1.5 hours).
Explore Dingle town, visit local craftspeople and pubs.
Seafood dinner in traditional fishing village atmosphere.
Benners Hotel or Dingle Skellig Hotel
Out of the Blue
Full day Slea Head Drive around Dingle Peninsula.
Visit Gallarus Oratory and ancient beehive huts.
Return to Dingle for traditional music session.
Same as Day 4
The Half Door
Drive to Galway via Limerick (4 hours with stops).
Arrive in Galway, explore Latin Quarter and Spanish Arch.
Oysters and Guinness at waterfront restaurant.
The g Hotel or Jury's Inn Galway
McDonagh's Fish & Chips
Ferry to Inishmore, largest of Aran Islands.
Explore Dún Aonghasa cliff fort and traditional island culture.
Return to Galway for dinner and Celtic music.
Same as Day 6
Ard Bia at Nimmos
Drive to Westport via Connemara National Park (1.5 hours).
Explore Georgian Westport and Westport House.
Dinner with views of Clew Bay's 365 islands.
Hotel Westport or Knockranny House Hotel
An Port Mór
Day trip to Achill Island, Ireland's largest island.
Visit Keem Bay beach and Cathedral Rocks.
Return to Westport for farewell dinner.
Same as Day 8
Sage Restaurant
Drive back to Dublin (3 hours) with stops at local towns.
Last-minute shopping and sightseeing in Dublin.
Departure or extend stay in Dublin.
Dublin Airport hotel if departing
The Church