Ireland Self-Drive Tours
Vacation Packages 2020/2021You want to discover Ireland in your own time and way. Your preference is to have an itinerary, but pull down a winding lane when you see a crafts shop. You want to explore wild coastlands. Meet locals. Get behind the wheel of a car and be open to Authentic experiences. We suggest a self-drive tour of Ireland.
We’ll arrange the type of car you want and give you lodging options, depending on the adventures you have in mind. There is something about the freedom of the road that is unrivalled, especially when you know where you’re going to bed down.
Many of our driving routes feature a theme. Grand Castles and Manors . . . discover wild Ireland during the day and spend nights in a castle. Sounds a little like heaven. We have romantic escapes and getaways in secluded regions of Ireland. Pubs and Music. Whiskey and handcrafted brews. Relaxation and renewal at wellness retreats. A wondrous Game of Thrones immersion.
So, drive to enchanting villages. Stay in castles. Savor Ireland’s culinary bounty. You can use one of our routes, or mix and match parts of several. We’ll customize your travels to give you the vacation that is genuinely yours. This experience is all about the spontaneity that driving your own car affords. Enjoy!
Our Range of Ireland Self-Drive Tours
Create Your Own Ireland Self Drive Vacation
Create Your Own Ireland Self Drive Vacation
Create your own Ireland self-drive vacation based on what you want to see and do in Ireland. You are in control. Our Custom Self-Drive Tours are completely flexible. You decide where to visit in Ireland, how long to spend and what type of...
Christmas in Ireland 4-Night Tour
Christmas in Ireland 4-Night Tour
Christmas is a much anticipated and hugely celebrated holiday in Ireland. Many sightseeing points of interest are closed for the holiday but that doesn’t mean you cannot experience the magic of a true Christmas in Ireland. We've created...
6-Night Game of Thrones Tour
6-Night Game of Thrones Tour
Just like millions of people around the world, we at Authentic Ireland are massive fans of George R.R. Martin's epic masterpiece! We are rightfully proud that so much of the show is filmed on our picturesque green island, and therefore delighted...
6-Night Journey through Ireland's Heartland
6-Night Journey through Ireland's Heartland
Fall in love with the Emerald Isle on our 6-Night Journey Through Ireland’s Heartland. With visits to whimsical castles and overnight stays in stunning manor houses, this romantic Ireland vacation is the perfect way to celebrate romance.
7-Night Whiskey & Wellness
7-Night Whiskey & Wellness
“Whiskey is liquid sunshine,” stated the Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw. Discover why on this fabulous Ireland vacation that perfectly balances recreation and...
8-Night Northern Exposure
8-Night Northern Exposure
Our Northern Exposure tour offers you the opportunity to see a wonderful part of Ireland that is often overlooked. Enjoy three nights at unique Castle accommodations. Spend two nights in Belfast - a city filled with lovely gardens and neighborhoods,...
8-Night Culinary Delights of Ireland
8-Night Culinary Delights of Ireland
Are you dreaming of an adventure filled with unique cuisine and stunning castles? Look no further than our 8-night Culinary Delights of Ireland package. This Ireland tour features overnight stays at three different 4-star properties - Galgorm Resort...
10-Night Wild Authentic Ireland
10-Night Wild Authentic Ireland
Spend a fascinating 10 nights exploring the many wonders of Ireland's northern half on our Wild Authentic Ireland Tour. Your trip encompasses everything that makes Ireland such a captivating and unique country to visit. Discover highlights of...
10-Night Wild Atlantic Gems
10-Night Wild Atlantic Gems
The Wild Atlantic Way is the world’s most dramatic coastal landscape and with this 10-night self-drive tour, you will be able to catch every piece of it! The tour will take you through 9 counties and you will be treated to breathtaking scenery...
14-Night All-Ireland Vacation
14-Night All-Ireland Vacation
Take in the majesty of Ireland's northeast coast, including the mystical Giants Causeway, and exhilarating Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Visit Ancient City Walls and stunning coastal scenery. View 5000-year-old Megalithic Monuments and enjoy...
Our Music and Pubs tours take you on a memorable journey of spirit and traditional Irish Music. Visit the Irish Whiskey Museum and experience a bonafide Irish pub crawl in Dublin. If you’d like your Ireland getaway to be more of a spiritual journey and less of a party, then our Ancient & Medieval Mysteries tour is precisely what you’re looking for. Visit sacred spaces older than the pyramids like the Megalithic passage tomb at Newgrange.
If you’d prefer to design your own tour, then speak to one of our travel agents who specialize in customizing Ireland self-drive tours based on the customer’s requested itinerary. You tell us where you want to go, what your lodging preference is and your dates of travel and we’ll take set it up for you.
Whatever your preference, we can make sure your trip to Ireland is full of beloved memories that will last a lifetime. All of our Ireland self-drive tours are completely flexible and customizable. You can start whenever you want, make the itinerary longer or shorter, or change any part of the itinerary you like. Just click on the Get Quote Now and one of our travel specialists will get back to you.