This self-drive itinerary is ideal for exploring the scenic and cultural wonders of Northern Ireland. You’ll begin in Dublin and head northbound to Belfast, then onwards via the Giant’s Causeway to Glenveagh National Park, County Mayo and Connemara before heading back to Dublin.

10 days | 8 nights

Format

• Self-guided tour

Trip Highlights

• Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.
• Ireland
• Louth 
• Donegal 
• Mayo 
• Meath 
• Dublin
• United Kingdom
• Belfast 
• Londonderry

Inclusions

• Round-trip flights to Dublin (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
• 8 nights of comfort accommodation including breakfast (a combination of 4*, 3* hotels and traditional B&Bs)
• 8-day car rental in the chosen category
• Collision Damage Waiver / Theft Protection / Third Party Liability/Unlimited Mileage
• Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour

Itinerary

 Day 1 | Depart Canada

• Fly to Dublin.

Day 2 | Dublin – County Louth 60KM

• Upon your arrival in Dublin, you’ll pick up your car at the airport and make your way to your hotel in the County Louth area. You can take the day to discover County Louth, known as the “wee county,” as it’s the smallest county in all of Ireland. Enjoy exploring the River Boyne, the historic Boyne Valley, the Carlingford Lough glacial fjord and the Cooley Peninsula.
• Spend an overnight in County Louth.

Day 3 | Belfast 90KM

• After breakfast, you’ll depart for Belfast.  Today, you’ll discover Belfast and its rich and layered history. You’ll stroll past the Albert Memorial Clock, The Grand Opera House, City Hall, The Crown Liquor Saloon, Queen’s University Belfast and the Botanic Gardens. You’ll also get the chance to visit the Titanic Experience, which recreates the story of the world’s most famous and ill-fated ship ($).
• Spend an overnight in Belfast.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4 | Giant’s Causeway 125 KM

• After breakfast, you’ll depart on a drive along the Antrim Coast, curving around steep headlands and glens. You’ll visit the awe-inspiring Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll continue through the seaside town of Portrush and Portstewart to arrive in County Derry. You’ll have the chance to discover County Derry’s historical past and its peaceful atmosphere.
• Spend an overnight in County Derry.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5 | Glenveagh National Park 80KM

• Discover one of Ireland’s wild regions by exploring Glenveagh National Park, formerly a private estate of over 9,500 hectares, now expanded to over 16,500 hectares ($).
• Spend an overnight in County Donegal.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6 | County Mayo 200KM

• Today, you’ll join the Wild Atlantic Way and enjoy the Surf Coast scenery. You’ll stop at the spectacular Sliabh Liag, one of Europe’s highest accessible sea cliffs, and marvel at the stunning views. You’ll then continue towards County Mayo, stopping at Downpatrick Head.
• Spend an overnight in County Mayo.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7 | Connemara / Sightseeing

• Today, you’ll travel to County Galway and visit Connemara, a land of Gaelic-speaking villages with unchanged, wild landscapes. Enjoy the rugged beauty and views of Killary Harbour. You’ll then return to your accommodation in the County Mayo area.
• Spend an overnight in County Mayo.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8 | Meath 200KM

• Today, you’ll head back towards Dublin. Along the way, discover Lough Key Forest Park, with its woodlands, lake and islands, then continue to County Meath and the Boyne Valley.
• Spend an overnight in County Meath.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9 | Dublin 60KM

• Today, you’ll head towards Dublin and spend your last evening in the Irish Capital. You can take in some traditional music and enjoy the lively atmosphere in one of the many local pubs.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 10 | Return Home

• After breakfast, you’ll return your car to the Dublin Airport before boarding your return flight home.
• *Due to early flights back to Canada, we recommend returning your car the day prior to avoid delays.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Accommodations

• The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

Comfort Accommodation

•  Louth: B&B in County Louth (or similar)
•  Antrim: B&B in County Antrim (or similar)
•  Londonderry: White Horse Hotel (or similar)
•  Donegal: B&B in Donegal (or similar)
•  Mayo: Westport Coast Hotel (or similar)
•  Meath: B&B in County Meath (or similar)
•  Dublin: The Green Isle Hotel (or similar)

Departure Dates

• January 2, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Not Included

• Meals and beverages, unless noted
• GPS, Fuel, Parking fees, traffic violation tickets, car upgrades, inter-city toll fees, additional insurance coverage, child car seats, luggage racks, additional rental nights, late drop-off fees, cross-border fees
• Damage to tires, damage to wheels, lost keys
• Gratuities
• Local City Taxes (payable in Euros at the destination)
• Porterage

Transportation

• When booking your Fly & Drive, the first name added on the file is considered as the principle driver of the vehicle. Modifications or change of name to principle driver name will incur fees.
• Car Rental:
• Economy manual car rental (ECMN) Opel Corsa or similar 
• Compact manual car rental (CCMN) Ford Focus or similar 
• Economy automatic car rental (ECAN) VW Up or similar 
• Compact automatic car rental (CCAN) Ford Focus or similar 
• Standard automatic car rental (SDAR) Skoda Octavia or similar 
• Above refers to HERTZ standard categories.
• Inclusions:
• Collision Damage Waiver
• Theft Protection
• Third Party Liability
• Unlimited Mileage
• Location service charges
• Tax

Check In, Check Out

• Check in: 3:00 p.m.
• Check out: 12:00 p.m.

City Tax

• If applicable, payable in the destination in the local currency

Important Note

• The order of the itinerary may be altered, including the sequence and consecutive overnights per city / town. Accommodations are located within each county or within close parameters in neighbouring counties. The itinerary above is for reference only. Kilometres are estimated depending on the route taken.