Ireland - Driving the wild Atlantic coast
The 2600 km long Atlantic Way is one of the longest defined coastal route in the world. As it winds around picturesque villages of western Ireland, each turn unfolds magical vistas and stunning photo-ops. Majestic cliffs overlooking beautiful bays and rugged islands carved in by roaring tides, and a coastal culture uniquely defined by a long history – this is one itinerary for those who love to drive the long roads!
Trip Highlights
- Enjoy the idyllic quietness and beautiful scenery on your journey through the dramatic wild atlantic way
- Take a boat trip to Skellig island, recently seen as Luke Skywalker’s home in Star wars
- Enjoy the scenery, stories and surprises that the colourful coastal town of Kinsale has to offer
- Head out to North Ireland, driving up Giant’s Causeway – where the vast expanse of regular, closely packed, hexagonal stone columns gently beneath the waves looks for all the world like the handiwork of giants
- Spend a day in delightful Dublin, wonder at the Georgian elegance of Marrion Square, walk the hallowed portals of Trinity College, or simply sip a Guinness or two in one of the numerous bars in town
- Head out to the staggeringly beautiful Cliffs of Moher and explore Galway, the gateway to Connemara National Park
Which Visa Do I Need
Indian citizens require a Visa to visit Ireland – this is a common visa between UK and Ireland. Visa needs to be issued by whichever country is visited first.
Length of Stay
We recommend at least 8 days for this itinerary.
Best time to visit
This region is best visited from April through October. July & August tend to be overcrowded with tourists. Winters are cold, with plenty of snow, and while a lot of activities are closed, it does offer some amazing skiing options
picturesque coastline, imperial palaces, historic town centres, home of the guinness, volcanic basalt columns
Did you know
- Ireland is the only country in the world to have a musical instrument as it’s national symbol. You can visit some of the oldest harps in the world at Trinity College in Dublin.
- While St. Patrick’s day is celebrated world over as an Irish holiday, St. Patrick was not Irish – he was born in Great Britain, and was a slave in Ireland for six years, after which he returned to Britain to become an ordained priest.
- Muckanaghederdauhaulia is the longest name of a town in English language. It is the name of a small village in Connemara in Co. Galway
- More Irish people are living abroad than there are in Ireland. There are 80 million Irish people outside of Ireland and only around 6 million in Ireland.
- Even though ten million pints of Guinness are produced in Dublin every day, more Guinness is sold in Nigeria than it is in Ireland. Incidentally, since 2009 it is illegal to be drunk in public in Ireland.
- Irish surnames that start with “Mac” means ‘son of’. Irish surnames that start with “O” means ‘grandson of’.
