Estimated Total Cost (July/August)

Prices are per person based on two people sharing.

• Estimated cost (Recommended):  INR 356000. Covers 4-star hotels/B&Bs, car rental, fuel, meals at nice pubs/restaurants, and major site entry fees.

8-Day "Wild Atlantic & Ancient East" Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Dublin

• Activity: Explore the historic city center. Visit Trinity College to see the Book of Kells and walk through the Temple Bar district (best for photos, though expensive for drinks).

• Dinner: Traditional Irish dinner in the Creative Quarter.

• Stay: Dublin City.

Day 2: Dublin to Galway                                                                                                                                                  

• Morning: Visit the Guinness Storehouse for panoramic city views.

• Afternoon: Take the train or drive (approx. 2.5 hours) to Galway City.

• Evening: Walk the Spanish Arch and enjoy live "trad" music in the pubs along Quay Street.

• Stay: Galway City.

Day 3: Connemara National Park

• Activity: A day trip into the rugged Connemara region. Visit Kylemore Abbey, a stunning Benedictine monastery on a lake, and drive the Sky Road for coastal views.

• Stay: Galway City.

Day 4: The Cliffs of Moher & The Burren

• Morning: Drive south through the lunar-like landscape of The Burren.

• Afternoon: Visit the Cliffs of Moher. In July and August, try to go before 10:00 AM or after 4:00 PM to avoid the largest crowds and catch the evening light.

• Stay: Doolin or Lahinch (coastal villages).

Day 5: Dingle Peninsula

• Activity: Drive toward County Kerry. Explore the Slea Head Drive, which offers some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in Europe. Stop at Coumeenoole Beach.

• Evening: Explore Dingle town, famous for having more pubs than almost any other town its size.

• Stay: Dingle.

Day 6: Killarney National Park & Ring of Kerry

• Activity: Visit Muckross House and the Torc Waterfall. Take a "Jaunting Car" (horse and carriage) through the park or drive a portion of the Ring of Kerry.

• Highlight: Ladies View for a panoramic look at the Lakes of Killarney.

• Stay: Killarney.

Day 7: Cashel & Kilkenny

• Morning: Begin the journey back toward the east. Stop at the Rock of Cashel, a massive medieval fortress atop a limestone outcrop.

• Afternoon: Explore Kilkenny City, known as the "Marble City." Visit Kilkenny Castle and the Medieval Mile.

• Stay: Kilkenny.

Day 8: Return to Dublin / Departure

• Morning: Enjoy a final Irish breakfast. Drive or take the train back to Dublin Airport (approx. 1.5 - 2 hours).

• Shopping: Last-minute stops for Irish woolens or whiskey at the airport or Grafton Street.

Logistics & Planning Tips

1. Transport: In July and August, a car rental is highly recommended to reach the hidden spots in Connemara and Kerry. However, you must book the car months in advance, as supply often runs low in summer.

2. Dining: Most good restaurants in Galway, Dingle, and Dublin will require a reservation 2–3 days in advance during the summer peak.

3. Daylight: You will have daylight until nearly 10:00 PM. Use this to your advantage by visiting popular outdoor spots (like the Cliffs of Moher) later in the evening when the tour buses have left.

4. Weather: July is warm (for Ireland) but can be humid with "misty" rain. Pack a very light rain shell that can fit in a daypack.