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10 Day Self Drive Tour

Soturas 10-Day Grand Self-Drive Tour of Ireland

A richly layered journey across Ireland’s most iconic regions, designed for travellers who want to see more, without rushing.
This 10-day sample itinerary is ideal for those who wish to explore Ireland in depth while enjoying a relaxed pace. As always with Soturas, every detail can be tailored to your interests, travel style, and timing.
Day 1 — Arrive in Dublin
Highlights:
  • Trinity College & the Book of Kells
  • Temple Bar
  • Guinness Storehouse
  • Old Jameson Distillery
  • Christchurch Cathedral
  • Kilmainham Gaol
  • Overnight: Dublin
Arrive in Ireland’s capital and settle into your hotel in the heart of Dublin. Spend the day at leisure exploring historic streets, lively pubs, and cultural highlights such as Trinity College, St Stephen’s Green, or the Guinness Storehouse. It’s the perfect introduction to Ireland’s warmth and character.
Highlights:
  • Glendalough
  • Kilkenny Castle
  • Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile
  • Overnight: Kilkenny
Collect your rental car and head south to the medieval city of Kilkenny. Visit Kilkenny Castle, stroll along the River Nore, and explore narrow lanes filled with artisan shops and cafés. This compact city is rich in history and easy to explore on foot.
Highlights:
  • Blarney Castle & Woollen Mills
  • Cobh Heritage Centre
  • Cork City
  • Kinsale
  • Overnight: Cork or Kinsale
Continue south through scenic countryside to County Cork. En route, you may stop at the dramatic Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland’s most iconic historic sites. Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone before finishing the day in vibrant Cork City or the charming seaside town of Kinsale.
Highlights:
  • Ring of Kerry
  • Staigue Fort
  • Killarney National Park
  • Muckross House & Gardens
  • Overnight: Killarney
Travel west into County Kerry, where lush landscapes give way to mountains and lakes. Arrive in Killarney, gateway to Killarney National Park. Spend the afternoon exploring Muckross House & Gardens, enjoying a peaceful lakeside walk, or relaxing in one of the town’s traditional pubs.
Highlights:
  • Ring of Kerry
  • Staigue Fort
  • Killarney National Park
  • Muckross House & Gardens
  • Overnight: Killarney
Enjoy a full day driving the renowned Ring of Kerry, one of Ireland’s most scenic routes. Wind your way past rugged coastline, colourful villages, and panoramic viewpoints. Highlights may include Ladies View, Staigue Fort, and sweeping Atlantic vistas. Return to Killarney for another restful evening.
Highlights:
  • Inch Beach
  • Slea Head Drive
  • Blasket Islands Views
  • Dingle
  • Overnight: Dingle
Head west to the spectacular Dingle Peninsula, following coastal roads that showcase Ireland at its wildest. Drive the famous Slea Head Drive, stopping at ancient stone huts, sandy beaches, and dramatic cliffs. The town of Dingle offers lively music, friendly pubs, and exceptional local seafood.
Highlights:
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • The Burren
  • Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
  • Doolin Village
  • Overnight: Doolin or Lahinch
Travel north via the Shannon Estuary into County Clare. Visit the majestic Cliffs of Moher, towering above the Atlantic Ocean, then explore the unique limestone landscape of The Burren. Overnight in a coastal village renowned for traditional music and relaxed charm.
Highlights:
  • Connemara National Park
  • Galway
  • Kylemore Abbey
  • Overnight: Connemara or Clifden
Drive north into the rugged beauty of Connemara, a region of mountains, lakes, and open bogland. Visit Kylemore Abbey, set beside a tranquil lake, and explore Connemara National Park, where walking trails reveal unspoiled scenery and breathtaking views.
Highlights:
  • Newgrange
  • Trim Castle
  • Overnight: County Meath
Begin your journey east toward County Meath, home to the ancient Boyne Valley. Along the way, enjoy scenic midland landscapes before arriving near Dublin Airport. Depending on your interests, you may visit Trim Castle, explore the heritage sites of the Boyne Valley, or simply relax and enjoy a peaceful final evening in the countryside.
After breakfast, enjoy a short, stress-free drive to Dublin Airport, making your departure smooth and unrushed. Leave Ireland with a deeper connection to its landscapes, history, and people and memories that will last a lifetime.

Why This Tour Works So Well

  • A relaxed pace with minimal backtracking
  • Iconic highlights balanced with quieter regions
  • Coastal scenery, historic towns, and national parks
  • Final night close to Dublin Airport for easy departure
This itinerary is a starting point, not a template. With Soturas, your 10-day self-drive tour will be tailored entirely to you – your pace, your passions, your perfect Ireland
When you’re ready, we’ll take it from here.
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