Wild Ireland Tour: Intrigue of the Atlantic Isle

Fanad Head lighthouse Donegal.

What to expect on this itinerary

Discover the windswept and rugged Western coast of Ireland on this 9-day self-guided tour. Stretching from Kinsale in the south and snaking around the west coast to Londonderry in the north, the Wild Atlantic Way offers endless sights, activities, and encounters. You will not have to look hard to find incredible vistas, friendly locals, and tasty bites between Shannon and Donegal when following the advice of our experts.

Countries Visited

Ireland

Places Visited

Galway, Connemara and County Mayo, Aran Islands, Donegal, Newgrange

Suggested Duration

9 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Connemara – Arrive in Ireland

When searching for spectacular coastal scenery, you cannot do much better than Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. You will fly into Shannon Airport in County Clare, collect your rental car, and head to Connemara in County Galway. The Cliffs of Moher are on your route and should not be missed. The scale of the cliffs is impressive, and the views of the Aran Islands and the mountains of Connemara are inspirational. This city of Galway is also worth a stop. Here, you can tuck into some of the city's history and vibrant music scene.

What's Included:

Accommodation
Day 2

Connemara – Ireland’s Savage Beauty

Day 3

Cong – Time Travel to the Aran Islands

Day 4

Donegal – The Surf Coast

Day 5

Donegal – Irish Life in the North

Day 6

Donegal – Gardens and Glens

Day 7

Donegal – Ireland through Food

Day 8

Dublin – Modern Day to the Stone Age

Day 9

Dublin – Depart to Home

Trip Highlights

  • Appreciate the incredible perspective from atop the Cliffs of Moher
  • Stroll the streets of Galway to uncover some of Ireland's history and music
  • Paint your own memories of the rugged beauty of Connemara
  • Transport yourself back in time to the Celtic age when visiting the Aran Islands
  • Pay your respects to the famous Irish poet, William Butler Yeats, at Drumcliffe Cemetary
  • Embrace the beauty and mystery of Glenveagh National Park
  • Discover the local flavors and those who produce them on a food tour around County Donegal
  • Visit the prehistoric site at Newgrange, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Starting Price

$5,900 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Haneen S.
Ireland Vacation Review: Dublin, Rock of Cashel, Blarney Stone, Cork, Westport, Gap of Dunloe, Cliffs of Moher, Achill Island, Private Driver, Local Cuisine, Scenery, 8-Day Tour

This Ireland trip was absolutely incredible. Our family of 13 ranged from three to 70 years old and we loved it so much. Working with Zicasso’s travel agent was so easy. During the planning stage, she accommodated my calls and emails, executing perfectly on a flawless itinerary.

We loved starting out in Dublin and then traveling to the stunning Irish countryside by way of private driver. We saw so much, from the Rock of Cashel to the Blarney Stone, the English market in Cork, and the café in Cork, which was a highlight for us!

Our absolute favorite accommodation was our lodge in County Kerry, which was a stunning property that took our experience to the next level.

The Gap of Dunloe and Cliffs of Moher were two of our favorite tours.

The travel company handled all the logistics with precision! Every transfer, tour, and activity was meticulously planned, allowing my family and me to fully immerse without worry. And our guide/driver, well, he was the absolute best. He became the 14th family member by the end of our eight-day road trip together!

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Ireland Tour Review: Off-the-Beaten-Path Sites, History, 2 Weeks

This was our first time booking a trip through Zicasso and we were very happy with the experience. We were connected with an exceptional agent in Ireland who knew all the great, off-the-beaten-path sites. Our accommodations were beyond our expectations. Each driver we had was friendly and knowledgeable.

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Ireland Luxury Trip Review: Blarney Castle, Scenery, 9 Nights

"Zicasso’s travel agent did an amazing job of putting together a trip we dreamed about!"

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Ireland Luxury Trip Review: Dublin, Belfast, Walking Tour, Black Taxi Tour, 8 Nights

"Zicasso’s trip planner had wonderful guides. All of the guided tours were very well prepared. Also, the hotels were very good."

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Ireland Travel Review: Kenmare, Aran Islands Tour, 1 Week

"Our Zicasso agent listened to our group's wants for the itinerary and our trip had a bit of everything. We highly recommend her."

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Ireland Trip Review: Local Cuisine, Culture, 10-Day Tour

"Our Zicasso travel company was excellent. We could not have been happier with our Ireland adventure."

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This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist.

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