5 Night Private Chauffeured Tour

Ireland’s Heartland; Self-Drive Tour

Overview of the Tour:

Experience the very best of what Ireland has to offer in this compact but comprehensive 5-night self-drive tour around the beautiful coast of Ireland, finishing off the journey through the midlands.

From the sprawling centre of entertainment and ‘craic’ in Dublin, to the quiet country roads of Kerry, where nothing but the wild beauty and winding roads accompany you, our Ireland Coastal Highlights Self-Drive Tour takes you from ancient to modern, energetic to quiet and everything in between.

This tour is perfect for those who have a limited number of days to travel in Ireland. Get the full Ireland package without compromising on what you can see and do. This tour encompasses a great range of diversity, stunning natural beauty, plenty of fun and adventure, and a unique opportunity to experience traditional Irish culture.

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Follow our meticulously planned route that will take you to the best of what Ireland has to offer, allowing you to take your time, explore your surroundings and get up close and personal with Irish tradition and culture.

Overnight Locations: Dublin, Cork, Kerry, Clare, Dublin
Optional extra locations to visit on this tour: Wicklow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Limerick, the Midlands
Arrive to: Dublin Airport
Depart from: Dublin Airport

Prices start from: EURO 1,036 or $1,347 per person sharing*

*Prices are based on four adults travelling and sharing two double/twin rooms. Cost is based on low-season prices and a Private Chauffeur/Guide and private luxury vehicle for between 8-9 hours per day. Conversion rate is estimated at $1.3 to each €1.00 – Tour will be charged at conversion rate on date of purchase.

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Summary of the Tour Highlights

Highlights

Trinity College Dublin
The Book of Kells
Chester Beatty Library
Temple Bar
Guinness Storehouse
Old Jameson Distillery
National Museum of Ireland
Christchurch Cathedral
Kilmainham Gaol

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Blarney Castle
Cobh Heritage Centre
Cork City
The Old Middleton Whiskey Distillery
Drombeg Stone Circle
Charles Fort

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The Ring of Kerry
Staigue Fort
Killarney National Park
Muckross House & Gardens
Killarney’s Traditional Music Pubs

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Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Cliffs of Moher
The Poulnabrone Dolmen
The Burren
Jane O’Brien’s Ennis Walking Tour
Doolin Village

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Clonmacnoise Monastic Site
Fore Monastic Site
Belvedere House & Gardens

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What Our Customers Say

This truly was a trip of a lifetime for us. I find myself looking at it and sighing, wishing we could be back there! We couldn’t have asked for a better trip and we’re already planning our return for 2015. The level of personal attention you devoted to every little detail will never be forgotten – we raised many pints of Guinness to Irish Essence Tours and to you Deborah on our trip!

─ Martha & Jim Foster and Bitsy & Bob Morales, Texas

Working with you, Deborah, to create our journey was a pleasure. From the start, you were knowledgeable and returned inquiries in a timely manner. Your insight of Ireland travel also directed us extremely well with our sightseeing choices. It was important to me to be able to speak with a live person. Otherwise, I would not have had the opportunity to meet such a wonderful person, an outstanding representative of your company.

─ Franny Kreisberg, New York

I had to write to you on this, our last day of our trip as I want to express how happy we are with everything you prepared for us. Irish Essence Tours has blown away all of our expectations for our trip to Ireland.

─ Cadence & Nicholas Sanders, Georgia, U.S.A.

Dear Deborah, We are sending this message to you, hoping that you can post it on your website so that other travellers may know what a terrific job you did for us in planning our recent trip to Ireland. In every respect, we loved the tour you planned for us. We loved where it took us; we loved what we saw, the beauty, the tranquillity, and the history of your magical country. We loved the accommodations, the B&Bs, which you thoughtfully arranged for us. We enjoyed the restaurants and pubs, many of which you recommended. Lastly, we loved the people we met. In all our travels, we have never visited a country full of warmer, more polite, welcoming people. And, you Deborah, represent Ireland, and its' people, at its' finest. Our dealings with you, your willingness & patience to listen to what we wanted, and your prompt responses, could not have been better. It was a real pleasure doing business with you. Thank you so much Deborah for the trip of a lifetime. Allen & Marilyn Herman Cincinnati, Ohio, USA September 2014

─ Allen & Marilyn Herman

I have never thought I could see so much from just a week. Thanks to Irish Essence that was made possible. Not only did we see so many exciting and beautiful places, it was also affordable. This company is extremely professional, helpful, and also and friendly. three characteristics one would certainly look for when booking for a holiday. Most importantly, it is a reliable company. thanks and kind regards, Natalino Malta, Spain

─ Natalino Meli

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