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Wild Atlantic Way Road Trip

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.

10 days
Challenging
€2,000 - €4,000
April - October

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your complete guide for 10 days in Ireland

Day 1

Cork to Kinsale

Morning

Pick up rental car in Cork, drive to colorful Kinsale (45 minutes).

Afternoon

Explore Kinsale's gourmet food scene and historic Charles Fort.

Evening

Waterfront dinner with harbor views and local seafood.

Accommodation

The Old Presbytery or Actons Hotel

Dining

Fishy Fishy

Day 2

Kinsale to Killarney

Morning

Drive to Killarney via scenic coastal roads (2 hours).

Afternoon

Explore Killarney National Park and Muckross House gardens.

Evening

Traditional Irish music session with local musicians.

Accommodation

Aghadoe Heights Hotel

Dining

Treyvaud's Restaurant

Day 3

Ring of Kerry

Morning

Early start on Ring of Kerry drive, stop at Cahersiveen.

Afternoon

Portmagee and Valencia Island with Skellig Michael boat trip.

Evening

Return to Killarney for rest and recovery.

Accommodation

Same as Day 2

Dining

The Park Hotel Restaurant

Day 4

Killarney to Dingle

Morning

Drive over Connor Pass to Dingle Peninsula (1.5 hours).

Afternoon

Explore Dingle town, visit local craftspeople and pubs.

Evening

Seafood dinner in traditional fishing village atmosphere.

Accommodation

Benners Hotel or Dingle Skellig Hotel

Dining

Out of the Blue

Day 5

Slea Head Drive

Morning

Full day Slea Head Drive around Dingle Peninsula.

Afternoon

Visit Gallarus Oratory and ancient beehive huts.

Evening

Return to Dingle for traditional music session.

Accommodation

Same as Day 4

Dining

The Half Door

Day 6

Dingle to Galway

Morning

Drive to Galway via Limerick (4 hours with stops).

Afternoon

Arrive in Galway, explore Latin Quarter and Spanish Arch.

Evening

Oysters and Guinness at waterfront restaurant.

Accommodation

The g Hotel or Jury's Inn Galway

Dining

McDonagh's Fish & Chips

Day 7

Aran Islands

Morning

Ferry to Inishmore, largest of Aran Islands.

Afternoon

Explore Dún Aonghasa cliff fort and traditional island culture.

Evening

Return to Galway for dinner and Celtic music.

Accommodation

Same as Day 6

Dining

Ard Bia at Nimmos

Day 8

Galway to Westport

Morning

Drive to Westport via Connemara National Park (1.5 hours).

Afternoon

Explore Georgian Westport and Westport House.

Evening

Dinner with views of Clew Bay's 365 islands.

Accommodation

Hotel Westport or Knockranny House Hotel

Dining

An Port Mór

Day 9

Achill Island

Morning

Day trip to Achill Island, Ireland's largest island.

Afternoon

Visit Keem Bay beach and Cathedral Rocks.

Evening

Return to Westport for farewell dinner.

Accommodation

Same as Day 8

Dining

Sage Restaurant

Day 10

Westport to Dublin

Morning

Drive back to Dublin (3 hours) with stops at local towns.

Afternoon

Last-minute shopping and sightseeing in Dublin.

Evening

Departure or extend stay in Dublin.

Accommodation

Dublin Airport hotel if departing

Dining

The Church

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