Wild Atlantic Way B&B Vacation (Dublin)
Explore the Wild Atlantic Way with Bed & Breakfast inclusions
Explore the Wild Atlantic Way with this vacation to Ireland and enjoy a stay in Dublin and Irish Bed & Breakfast open vouchers.
What's Included
Transportation:
- Round-trip economy class airfare from New York (JFK) to Dublin (DUB)
- Manual shift economy car rental for duration
Accommodations:
- 1 night in Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Croke Park Hotel, Ashling Hotel or similar in the Dublin area
- 5 nights open Irish Bed & Breakfast vouchers
Other Inclusions:
- Cliffs of Moher & Wild Atlantic Edge
Great Ways to Explore
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Create your own Irish adventure with open B&B vouchers.
- Enjoy a night in Dublin and experience the capital city’s vibrant personality.
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The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland’s most celebrated trail; lined with villages, viewpoints and scenery.
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Bed & Breakfasts offer you a friendly host and a warm, homemade Irish breakfast each morning!
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The Cliffs of Moher stretch five miles along the Atlantic Coast in County Clare.
This self-drive vacation will take you along the most captivating coastal route in Ireland. You’ll fly into Dublin and spend your first night in the capital city. After your stay in the city you will begin your adventures along the Way.
From Dublin you will head west for the coast. Make a stop in Galway and check out the Burren or spend some time in this eclectic city. While here listen for the Gaeltacht language. This entire journey will be full of off the beaten road experiences such as the Loop Head Drive. This narrow peninsula is known for offering visitors views of the Atlantic Ocean with enchanting rainbows in the background. Climb the Loop Head Lighthouse and look out onto Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher. The Skellig Ring will take you along narrow lanes on the top of incredible cliffs. Visit “the edge of the world” and indulge in something sweet at Skelligs Chocolate Factory. Travel as south and as west as you can and you will reach the dramatic Mizen Head. Climb down the steps at the end of this peninsula and feel the rush of exhilaration as you cross the arched suspension bridge over crashing waves. Other spots along the Way to visit include the majestic Ards Forest Park in Donegal, Kinsale Harbour and the Slea Head Drive at the end of the Dingle Peninsula.
This vacation package includes open vouchers for Irish Bed & Breakfasts where you can choose from hundreds of homes. Bed & Breakfasts are known for being exceptionally comfortable and welcoming towards guests. You can choose from any city throughout Ireland including Galway, Cork, Bantry, and Skibbereen!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Transportation:
- Round-trip economy class airfare from New York (JFK) to Dublin (DUB)
- Manual shift economy car rental for duration
Accommodations:
- 1 night in Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Croke Park Hotel, Ashling Hotel or similar in the Dublin area
- 5 nights open Irish Bed & Breakfast vouchers
Other Inclusions:
- Cliffs of Moher & Wild Atlantic Edge
-
Create your own Irish adventure with open B&B vouchers.
- Enjoy a night in Dublin and experience the capital city’s vibrant personality.
-
The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland’s most celebrated trail; lined with villages, viewpoints and scenery.
-
Bed & Breakfasts offer you a friendly host and a warm, homemade Irish breakfast each morning!
-
The Cliffs of Moher stretch five miles along the Atlantic Coast in County Clare.
This self-drive vacation will take you along the most captivating coastal route in Ireland. You’ll fly into Dublin and spend your first night in the capital city. After your stay in the city you will begin your adventures along the Way.
From Dublin you will head west for the coast. Make a stop in Galway and check out the Burren or spend some time in this eclectic city. While here listen for the Gaeltacht language. This entire journey will be full of off the beaten road experiences such as the Loop Head Drive. This narrow peninsula is known for offering visitors views of the Atlantic Ocean with enchanting rainbows in the background. Climb the Loop Head Lighthouse and look out onto Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher. The Skellig Ring will take you along narrow lanes on the top of incredible cliffs. Visit “the edge of the world” and indulge in something sweet at Skelligs Chocolate Factory. Travel as south and as west as you can and you will reach the dramatic Mizen Head. Climb down the steps at the end of this peninsula and feel the rush of exhilaration as you cross the arched suspension bridge over crashing waves. Other spots along the Way to visit include the majestic Ards Forest Park in Donegal, Kinsale Harbour and the Slea Head Drive at the end of the Dingle Peninsula.
This vacation package includes open vouchers for Irish Bed & Breakfasts where you can choose from hundreds of homes. Bed & Breakfasts are known for being exceptionally comfortable and welcoming towards guests. You can choose from any city throughout Ireland including Galway, Cork, Bantry, and Skibbereen!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Dublin!
Collect your rental car from the airport and take off to your first destination- the Croke Park Hotel in Dublin. Dublin is a historical and vibrant city. You’ll have one night here before you move on to the next leg of your Irish adventure. Spend some time exploring the city and its major attractions including Trinity College, Temple Bar and the Jameson Distillery.
Across the street from Croke Park stadium, The Croke Park's location makes it a unique destination, close to both Dublin airport and Dublin's city center. Dublin Airport is 15-minute drive away, while the National Botanic Gardens are a 25-minute walk. Connolly Metro Station is a 15-minute walk, while Trinity College Dublin can be reached in 25 minutes on foot.
In a world of bland offerings, service by numbers and generic experiences, The Croke Park bucks the trend by offering guests a personable and memorable stay. This luxury 4-star hotel boasts spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs and more. Guests can enjoy hot towels on arrival, free parking, and a European bistro.
Overlooking O'Connell Street in Dublin, the Gresham Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, daily breakfast, a small gym on-site as well as access to a larger facility just 5 minutes away, a restaurant, and a bar.
Rooms are spacious and plush, featuring a LCD TV, a safe, a hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing facilities, and private bathrooms. Parking is available for a nightly charge, and the Dublin 3Arena is just a mile away. Temple Bar, the River Liffey, and excellent shopping opportunities are available just a few minutes walk away. Thy Connolly Train Station is a 5-minute walk away, the port is a little over a mile and a half away, and Dublin Airport is just over 6 miles away.
Day 2. Ireland Bed & Breakfast
The next five nights will be spent at the Irish Bed & Breakfast of your choice. It is highly recommended that you book your Bed & Breakfast prior to your departure date in order to ensure you book the property you want. There are hundreds of 3- and 4-star Bed and Breakfasts to choose from throughout Ireland.
Check-in - Ireland Bed and Breakfast
Staying in an Ireland Bed and Breakfast offers travelers the complete flexibility of creating their own itinerary. You must select your accommodations ahead of time. To ensure the best availability, it's recommended that you pre-book your B&Bs as far in advance as possible. Enjoy your choice of accommodations from small towns to quaint villages to countryside manors.
All Irish B&B's pride themselves on providing their guests with a fresh, home-cooked breakfast each morning and quality accommodations that cater to every need. Draw on the local knowledge, personal touch and warm welcome of your Irish hosts. Learn about all the best local restaurants, pubs, shops, attractions and activities. Your hosts specialize in the best services available from golf to walking tours of the area, to adventure breaks and much more.
Why Stay in a B&B?
- Most bed and breakfasts are owned by the B&B operators themselves, who usually live on the premises. It's natural to expect that B&B operators who live in their own B&B's will bring a different perspective to the job.
- At B&B's, "customers" are truly guests, and it shows. The B&B owners will gladly help you find the best restaurant in town, the best pubs, point you to the best tourist attractions and local amenities and much much more. Many B&B's depend on word-of-mouth recommendations.
Combine those two factors and it's easy to see why B&B owners go out of their way to make sure your stay provides some great memories of Ireland.
*B&B check-in is between 3:00pm and 6:00pm..
Day 3. Ireland Bed & Breakfast
You will be flying in and out of Dublin Airport and the drive to the west coast is about three hours. There are several stops to be made along the way to break up the drive. You can visit Kilkenny, Limerick and Shannon before traveling along the magical Wild Atlantic Way.
Day 4. Ireland Bed & Breakfast
Clare and Galway are popular destinations. This vacation tour includes admission to the Cliffs of Moher and the Wild Atlantic Edge, one of Ireland's most popular tourist attractions.
Day 5. Ireland Bed & Breakfast
You may want to make a stop in Killarney during your journey. This beautiful area is home to Killarney National Park, Gap of Dunloe and the Ring of Kerry.
Day 6. Ireland Bed & Breakfast
You may wat to enjoy your last night in Cork or Waterford, you’ll be leaving out of Dublin Airport tomorrow, so be sure to make your way back to the east coast.
Day 7. Depart Ireland
You will leave Ireland today from Dublin Airport.
We have selected the most economical flight schedule for you. Please note that shorter and more convenient flight options may be available at an additional cost.
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