Ireland, 10 Day Autotour Itinerary
Ireland, 10 Day Autotour Itinerary: what to see?
Set off on a 10-day immersion in the heart of Ireland, with its wild landscapes, charming towns and living traditions. From the Atlantic coast to colourful villages, iconic sites and local experiences, this trip invites you to experience the authenticity and warmth of Ireland.
A well-balanced itinerary that combines spectacular nature, culture and shared moments to discover Ireland in a different way and create unforgettable memories.
Ireland, 10-Day Autotour Itinerary: travel itinerary
Arrival in Dublin
Meet and greet at the airport, pick up your car.
Check-in at your hotel (2 nights).
Self-guided tour of Dublin : stroll through Temple Bar (street art & atmosphere).
Activity : Guinness Storehouse (tasting included) at the Gravity Bar).
Dinner : The Brazen Head (Ireland's oldest pub, cuisine family & live music).
Dublin
Morning: Historic tour of Dublin Castle and St Patrick's Cathedral.
Lunch : Queen of Tarts (cosy café with homemade tarts).
Afternoon: Guided Street Art Tour of Dublin.
Evening: Ghost Tour by bus → scary anecdotes in the streets. medieval.
Dinner : The Church Café (former temple converted into a resto-bar).
Dublin → Galway (210 km - 2h30)
Route to the west of Ireland.
Possible stopover at Clonmacnoise, a medieval monastery on the of the Shannon.
Arrival at Galway - installation for 2 nights.
Walk on Shop Street, street music and atmosphere festive.
Dinner : Ard Bia at Nimmos (Irish & Mediterranean fusion).
Galway & Connemara
Nature day in the Connemara National Park.
Hiking in Diamond Hill with panoramic views.
Lunch : picnic in the countryside.
Afternoon: visit to Kylemore Abbey and its gardens.
Return to Galway - evening at The Quays pub (live music).
Galway → Killarney (220 km - 3h30)
Scenic route via the Cliffs of Moher (spectacular, 214 m high).
Lunch : Vaughans Anchor Inn (famous seafood in Liscannor).
Crossing the Burren (a unique lunar landscape).
Arrival at Killarney - installation for 2 nights.
Free evening in the charming, lively centre.
Killarney & Ring of Kerry
Excursion to the Ring of Kerry (legendary loop - 180 km).
Recommended stops: Ladies View , Muckross House, Skellig Ring .
Lunch : Scariff Inn (panoramic sea views).
Return to Killarney : ride in jaunting car (traditional horse-drawn carriage).
Dinner : Bricín (local specialities).
Killarney → Cork (90 km - 1h15)
Route to Cork.
Stop at Blarney Castle : kiss the stone of eloquence.
Afternoon: English Market (iconic covered market).
Tasting of Gunpowder gin in a mixology bar.
Dinner : Market Lane (revisited local products).
Overnight in Cork.
Cork → Dublin (260 km - 3h)
Return journey to Dublin.
Stop at Kilkenny : castle & cathedral.
Lunch : Kyteler's Inn (medieval inn).
Settle in Dublin for the last night.
An evening in the lively Temple Bar district
Dublin: Whisky & Museums
Visit the Jameson Distillery (Smithfield).
Lunch : The Woollen Mills (authentic & modern).
Afternoon: Mhe National Museum of Ireland or EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum.
Festive evening in a pub with live music (The Cobblestone).
Departure
Return of the car.
Free time according to flight schedule (souvenir shopping in Grafton Street).
Return flight to France.
- medium 5-door car rental - auto gearbox with insurance for 10 days
- hotel or guest house accommodation
- French-speaking telephone assistance
- Activities
- Personal expenses