*EXPIRED* Self-Drive Ireland, 7 Nights, Including Flights
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From $2,979*
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Price is per person, based on twin share, & includes:
- Return economy class airfares from Australia^ to Dublin with Emirates
- 7 day car hire, including Collision Damage Waiver, theft protection & Location Service Charge (LSC)
- Taxi transfer from your Dublin Hotel to car hire depot
- Pre-booked stays for 7 nights in hotels, as per the itinerary
- Full breakfast daily, except on day 1
- Dublin open-top bus tour & a visit to one of these prime attractions: Guinness Storehouse, General Post Office Museum, Epic Ireland or Teeling Whiskey Distillery
- Ireland Step by Step, a128-page guide with maps & suggested itineraries
- Ireland at a Glimpse, a discount book with 50% vouchers for almost 100 attractions
- Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
- All local taxes & hotel service charges
- Free Wi-Fi in most hotel lobbies.
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Find your Ireland. From breathtaking landscapes and rural idylls to buzzing urban hubs and amazing festivals, it's all waiting to be discovered. From the Causeway Coast and the Wild Atlantic Way to the Sunny South East and the 11 cities in between, now's the time to start exploring the Island of Ireland.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Vacation Starts in Dublin
Arrive at Dublin Airport and continue into the city. Your day is free to explore independently. Use your prepaid vouchers for an open-top bus tour of central Dublin and a visit to one of Dublin’s prime attractions.
Day 2: Dublin to Waterford
Take a taxi to the Hertz downtown office to pick up your car and head south from Dublin to your next hotel stay in Waterford, a distance of 100 miles. Suggested visits – Irish National Stud & Gardens, Kilkenny Castle, House of Waterford Crystal.
Day 3: Waterford to Killarney
Drive along the south coast of Ireland, a distance of about 120 miles. You may like to stop in Cork or Blarney. Suggested visits – Cobh Heritage Centre, Titanic Experience, Blarney Castle.
Day 4: Kerry Touring
You may like to take a full day tour to travel the popular 100-mile Ring of Kerry – it is better to drive in a counter-clockwise direction. Suggested visits – Kerry County Museum, Skellig Experience. The Dingle Peninsula is also a lovely day tour. Suggested visit – Dingle Brewing Company.
Day 5: Killarney to Galway
Today’s journey is about 120 miles traveling via Limerick. Suggested visits – Foynes Flying Boat Museum and Bunratty Folk Park. Or cross the River Shannon by ferry and drive along the coast of Clare to visit the Cliffs of Moher. Drive through the Burren and around Galway Bay.
Day 6: Connemara Region
Tour Connemara, a region of unspoiled open scenery with misty mountains and sparkling lakes. Suggested visits – Kylemore Abbey & Gardens, “Connemara Lady” catamaran cruise or take “The Quiet Man” walking tour of Cong.
Day 7: Galway to Dublin
This is a distance of 130 miles, traveling from the Atlantic Ocean on the West Coast to the Irish Sea on the East Coast. Stop for sightseeing along the way or get to Dublin by lunchtime. Check in to a different hotel in Dublin. Suggested visits – Strokestown Park House, Clonmacnoise Monastic Site or Kilbeggan Distillery.
Day 8: Vacation Ends Dublin Airport
Leave your rental car at Dublin Airport in good time to check in for your flight.
Travel Dates
Valid for travel 09 Sep 2017 - until 16 Sep 2017.
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*Prices are per person, based on twin share, in the lead in room categories. Prices are correct as at 01MAY 17 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. ^flights are from Brisbane to Dublin. May depart other cities but may be at a surcharge. Car hire is with Hertz/CIE Tours, with unlimited mileage based on a minimum of 2 people travelling together, standard or automatic transmission. For full terms and conditions, contact your MTA Travel Expert.
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