11 or 14 Day Wild Atlantic Way Coastal Route Tour

Highlights:

• Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre
• Megalithic Tombs of Newgrange
• Boyne Valley
• Trim Castle

A suburb of bustling Dublin, County Meath has managed to maintain its integrity as part of the Irish Countryside for the most part! Visit Bru na Boinne,  one of the most extraordinary sites in the World, home to the awe inspiring Newgrange. The Boyne Valley, Birthplace of Ireland’s Ancient East, is a place steeped in history. Combined with its lush green landscape and magnificent waterways, it is one of the most interesting areas in Ireland to visit!

Highlights:

• Malin Head (WAW)
• Fanad Head (WAW)
• Slieve League (WAW)
• Glenveagh National Park
• Killybegs Fishing Village
• Mount Errigal
• Fanad Lighthouse

The second largest county in Ireland and crossed with a chain of low mountains and dreamy landscapes, Donegal just penetrates your soul!  Peer out over Malin Head or Fanad Head. Visit Slieve League and the fishing village of Killybegs!  While visiting Donegal, you’ll enjoy lilting local accents, wonderfully fresh, local foods and talented local musicians in the cosy little pubs and taverns! What’s not to love!?

Highlights:

• Mullaghmore Head (WAW)
• Knocknarea (WAW)
• Benbulben
• Enniscrone Beach
• Rosses Point Beach

Sligo boasts some of Ireland’s most extraordinary vistas; from the rolling mountain views of Knocknarea or the iconic tabletop mountain view of Benbulben, to the wide open beaches at Enniscrone, Rosses Point and Mullaghmore! Wonder at the roar of the Atlantic ocean as you travel along the Wild Atlantic Way with it’s wide open beaches. The people of Sligo will continue the Irish tradition of welcoming you with open arms!

Highlights:

• Downpatrick Head (WAW)
• Keem Strand (WAW)
• Westport Town
• Achill Island
• Croagh Patrick 
• Clew Bay

The wilderness and green pastures of County Mayo will make you feel like anything could happen, like you have travelled back in time to ancient Ireland. The authentic charm of this County with its stone walls, sheep laden mountains and green fields as far as the eye can see will overwhelm you! Marvel at the gigantic sea-stack Dún Briste i, visit Downpatrick Head, named after Ireland’s patron saint St. Patrick! Feel adventurous!? Follow the path of many Irish and foreign travelers up the majestic Croagh Patrick mountain! Mayo is a staff favorite here at Irish Tours For You – one visit and you’ll see exactly why!

Highlights:

• Killary Harbour (WAW)
• Derrigimlagh (WAW)
• Galway City
• Connemara
• Sky Road Drive
• Aran Islands
• Dan O’Hara’s Homestead

The Cultural hub of Ireland – Galway! Weathered mountains, sheep studded hills, bogs and remote villages; all jaggedly sewn together by stonewalls and pounded by the mighty Atlantic forms the spellbinding beauty of Galway – No visit to Galway is complete without a drive through the Connemara region and the Sky Road Drive! Visit Killary Harbour, take in the stunning sights of Derrigimlagh. Enjoy the city and if time permits, take a ferry over to the Aran Islands – a wonderful way to spend a day and a trip back in time – the beauty of the islands remains untouched by man!

Highlights:

• Cliffs of Moher (WAW)
• Loop Head (WAW)
• Doolin Village
• Adare Village
• The Burren

Situated in the mid-west region of Ireland – Clare is one of the most welcoming counties in Ireland. Clare is the epitome of ‘authentic Ireland’. It is another area of Ireland which has remained untouched by modernization. The Cliffs of Moher is without doubt, the most famous tourist attraction on the west coast of Ireland.  In the midst of exploring Clare, be sure to enjoy a bite to eat in one of the local eateries – all of which make the most of the local produce they have at hand. Clare is also one of the best locations in Ireland for Traditional Irish Music!

Highlights:

• Blasket Sound, Co. Kerry (WAW)
• Bray Head, Skelligs View, Co. Kerry (WAW)
• Ring of Kerry
• Dingle Peninsula & Town
• Killarney Lakes
• Slea Head Drive
• Muckross House & Gardens

Kerry is synonymous with breath-taking beauty, steeped in Irish Tradition and bustling with activity. The westernmost part of the Dingle Peninsula is undeniably one of the most beautiful and striking areas of Ireland. Visit Carrignaparka Beach, Dunmore Head or a 25 minute walk from the car-park at Foilhommerum Bay will take you to Bray Head. There is no shortage of Irish music entertainment in this small village but Killarney naturally promotes the Irish tradition also!

Highlights:

• Dursey Island (WAW)
• Mizen Head (WAW)
• Old Head of Kinsale (WAW)
• Beara Peninsula Drive
• Blarney Castle & Stone
• Cobh Heritage Centre 
• Kinsale Town    

On to Cork! Visit Dursey island and Mizen Head where rugged cliffs arise from the roaring Atlantic! A staff favorite here at Irish Tours For You-  the Old Head of Kinsale is a narrow headland that stretches about 4.5 km into the Celtic Sea. Flanked on either side by steep cliffs and a lighthouse is located on its southern tip. If you fancy some sensational gourmet seafood or food in general, Kinsale and Cobh are both worth fitting into your itinerary! Cork gets us, every. single. Time!

Highlights:

• Wicklow Mountains and National Park (en-route)
• Glendalough (en-route)
• Guinness Storehouse
• Trinity College and the Book of Kells

After your Wild Atlantic Travels, it’s time to make your way back up the East Coast for a final overnight stay in Dublin before you depart us for home. Along the way, why not keep in theme with the stunning landscapes and views you’ve been experiencing throughout your travels. Take in the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough! If you are not too jaded from your day’s travel and activities, perhaps you would like to savour a pint of ‘the black stuff’ in one of the numerous bubbling pubs in the infamous Temple Bar!

Note:

We’ve included lots of options for each area, if you need some help whittling it down, that’s what our talented team are there for – to help you create an itinerary that’s specific to your wants and needs! 

All tour itineraries can be completely customized to suit your exact needs so feel free to let us know what changes you’d like and we’ll make it happen for you!