Romantic Ireland: an 8-day getaway for couples

Upon arrival at Dublin Airport, head to your charming hotel in the city center. With its Georgian facades, parks, and lively streets, the Irish capital offers a delightful first day.

• Trinity College, founded at the end of the 16th century, and its famous Book of Kells.
• St Stephen's Green, a 19th century park ideal for a stroll for two.
• Dublin Castle and the Christ Church Cathedral, for history buffs.
• The Carmelite church of Whitefriar Street, which houses relics attributed to Saint Valentine: an unusual stop to start a romantic trip.
• In the evening, the cobbled streets and pubs of Temple Bar.

Night in Dublin.

Pick up your rental car and drive to Kilkenny, nicknamed the "Marble City", one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Ireland.

• Kilkenny Castle, a 12th-century castle overlooking the River Nore, and its vast gardens.
• Le Medieval Mile, its narrow streets, its artisan shops and its inner courtyards.
• St Canice's Cathedral and its round tower, with a beautiful view over the city rooftops.
• The Rothe House, a 16th-century merchant's house, and the famous Kyteler's Inn pub.
• A walk along the River Nore via the Canal Walk.

Overnight stay in a historic manor house in the Kilkenny area.

Head towards Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland, via one of the most beautiful coastal routes in the country: the Copper Coast, a UNESCO Global Geopark.

• Tramore, its long sandy beach and its seafront.
• The cliffs, coves and rock formations of the Copper Coast.
• Bunmahon, a small coastal village formerly focused on copper mining.
• Dungarvan, its port, its colorful facades and its castle, for a lunch break facing the sea.

Night in a charming Bed & Breakfast in Waterford.

Discover Waterford, founded by the Vikings in the 9th century, then join County Wexford along the coast.

• Le Viking Triangle and the Reginald's Tower, 13th century stone tower.
• The Christ Church Cathedral, 18th century cathedral.
• The House of Waterford Crystal, to discover the art of crystal work.
• The ferry East Passage to Ballyhack, then the coastal village of Duncannon and its fort.
• In the evening, the historic center of Wexford and a romantic dinner.

Night in a charming Bed & Breakfast in Wexford.

Explore the Hook Peninsula, still untouched by mass tourism, with its coastal landscapes, fishing villages and historical remains.

• Tintern Abbey, a 13th-century Cistercian abbey, and its walks in the forest.
• Le Colclough Walled Garden, a beautifully restored walled garden.
• Le Hook Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses still in operation in the world, facing the Celtic Sea for over 800 years.
• The coves of Baginbun Beach and Dollar Bay, for a walk for two.

Night in Wexford.

Take the road to County Wicklow, nicknamed "the garden of Ireland", for its mountains, forests and peaceful lakes.

• Lawyer, village in a green valley, and the Avoca Handweavers, one of Ireland's oldest weaving companies.
• Glendalough, the «valley of the two lakes», and the remains of the monastery founded in the 6th century by Saint Kevin.
• A walk between the Lower Lake and the’Upper Lake, in the heart of nature.

Night in a charming hotel in the heart of the Wicklow mountains.

Continue your exploration of County Wicklow, between historic homes, flower gardens and coastal landscapes.

• Powerscourt Estate, near Enniskerry, its Italian-style gardens and its Japanese gardens.
• Killruddery House & Gardens, near Bray, and its 17th-century gardens, among the oldest in Ireland.
• As an alternative, Wicklow Town, its port and the ruins of Black Castle facing the sea.
• A final romantic dinner in the Wicklow mountains.

Night in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains.

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a final breakfast in the Wicklow Mountains, then head back to Dublin Airport, where you return your rental car.

«Slán Abhaile», a lovely Irish expression that means «Welcome home!».