SELF-DRIVE VACATIONS IN IRELAND
Tailor-Made Tours offer expert advice on self-drive tours of Ireland. Whether you are here to see the sights, looking for long lost relatives, check out the pubs or enjoy the renowned Irish weather, we can provide the advice and arrangements that will ensure the prefect Irish motoring holiday. Below are some suggested itineraries on which to build your plans.
A Taste of the Best
9-days exploring some highlights of Ireland including the barren Burren plateau, Cliffs of Moher and Doolin; the breathtaking coast road on the Ring of Kerry and the Skellig Islands; Killarney renowned for its beauty and famed for the splendour of its scenery; the pretty viilage of Adare; the thoroughbred County of Kildare; and our eclectic Capital City of Dublin.
Arrive: Shannon
Depart: Dublin
Green All Over
Beautiful Connemara in the West of Ireland
A vibrant 10-day schedule to hit the highlights of four of Irelands cities! This energetic driving tour combines the hustle and bustle of Ireland’s main cities (Cork, Kilkenny, Dublin & Galway) with the relaxed atmosphere of West Cork and the freedom of Connemara. It also includes visits to Kinsale, a drive through the Comeragh Mountains and a visit to the ancient monastic settlement at Clonmacnoise.
Arrive: Shannon
Depart: Shannon
A Wander in Wicklow
The ‘Garden County’ of Wicklow is a short drive south of Dublin. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city you’ll find peaceful solitude along the coast or in the virtually unspoiled Wicklow Hills. Visitors should not miss Glendalough, the Vale of Avoca, Powerscourt House & Gardens, Mount Usher, Russborough House…the list is endless. Johnnie Foxes pub near Eniskerry is the highest pub in Ireland and offers breathtaking views over Dublin as well as Irish entertainment evenings.
Arrive: Dublin
Depart: Dublin
Southern Circle
Cliffs of Moher
Time Out! Get into the southwest…Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula and The Burren. Small towns and villages, space to explore. Back roads, heritage remains and scenery to die for! The best of Ireland’s southwest and County Clare on this relaxed itinerary. Take time to explore all that’s worth exploring.
Arrive: Shannon
Depart: Shannon
Western Wonder
Expand our popular Southern Circle Tour by total immersion. Thirteen nights to see the west coast, with the diversity of staying in a castle, on an island and two city stops! Visit Galway and Connemara where you’ll stay in a castle in a fairytale location. See Ireland’s only fjord at Killary Harbour and stay on Clare Island, home to Grainne Uaile (Grace O’Malley) the Pirate Queen of Connacht who once ruled the seas here. Climb Croagh Patrick before a well deserved pint in Matt Molloys in Westport. Return south to see the southwest as above.