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Start your adventure along the Wild Atlantic Way! Travel along the coastal road through County Clare taking in Lahinch and the Burren - a UNESCO Global Geopark, before reaching Galway City, the ‘City of Tribes’. This city is the perfect place for getting a taste of our culture as it’s known for its amazing cafés and bars with a thriving traditional music, song and dance scene.
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County Clare , Lahinch, Burren, Galway
Off the west coast at the mouth of Galway Bay, the Aran Islands are famous for their Irish speaking community and unique way of life. Opt to explore this Island on your own, or take a mini-bus tour with a local guide. Embark on an exploration of its Celtic churches, dramatic cliffs and stunning shores.
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Galway Bay, Aran Islands
A wild land of rocky mountains and sparkling brooks, Connemara National Park will take your breath away. Here you’ll see some of our most grand scenery and take in views of mountains, bogs and woodlands. Travel through The Twelve Bens and stay in one of this region’s prettiest villages or historic properties.
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Connemara National Park, The Twelve Bens
Continue traveling North along the Wild Atlantic Way to Westport in County Mayo. Enjoy a walking tour of this pretty town, filled with wild nature, ancient heritage and overlooking Clew Bay.
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Wild Atlantic Way, Westport, County Mayo, Clew Bay
The longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland, the Great Western Greenway follows the renowned Westport to Achill railway that closed in 1937. Its stunning views of our unique landscapes makes it perfect for an active adventure at your own pace.
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Great Western Greenway, Westport , Achill railway
Voted one of the coolest places to visit by Lonely Planet, Donegal is packed with wild landscapes, isolated white sandy beaches and some of the world’s highest cliffs at Slieve League, towering above the ocean and offering panoramic views of both the mountains and coast.
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Donegal, Slieve League
Journey into the country’s heartbeat, and explore its tracks, trails and waterside towns along the River Shannon, Ireland’s longest river.
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River Shannon
The beauty of staying in the Hidden Heartlands is that you have a choice to depart from Shannon or Dublin. Journey times are the same, so why not opt to stay another day in one of these locations.
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What's Included?
Range of Hertz rental car options available from airport and city locations
Your selection of hand-selected accommodations from B&B’s to castles, manors and hotels
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Your selection of pre-organized sightseeing
Full breakfast included daily
*Price is per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Subject to availability; varies by inclusions and travel dates. CST#2084503-20
^Receive a free night stay at select castle and country house properties on select 2020 Brendan Vacations Private Chauffeur, Locally Hosted Rail, Lux Self-Drive and Self-Drive itineraries. Valid on new bookings of $1500 per person or more when booked and deposited 02/14/20 - 03/31/20 for travel departing 02/14/20 - 12/31/20. Offer is subject to availability and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Not combinable with other trip discounts but may be combined with current OneWorld Europe flight deal. Other conditions may apply. CST# 2084503-20
