3 Daily excursions that should be part of a Customized Tours Ireland Vacation

Ireland, one of the friendliest nations on earth, an island, an economic enigma, and perhaps above all, a tourist’s delight. One of the most popular ways to visit and experience Ireland is a customized tours Ireland vacation package. This can be done on a shoestring budget, it can be done independently, by rail, bus, foot or on a bike. You name it, you can experience Ireland your way and on your budget.  However, to experience the real Ireland and have it shown to you in a really Irish way, you can use a luxury tour operator such as Executive Hire to develop a customized tours Ireland vacation package just for you.  Here are 3 daily excursions you could take that would leave a lasting impression on you and your family or friends.

 

County Mayo

If you stay at Ashford Castle, you will be staying in what was recently voted in one Las Vegas contest as the best hotel in the world. Set in the picturesque village of Cong, Ashford Castle is truly magnificent. You can take a tour boat from the hotels own dock and venture out into Lough Corrib, the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland. Cong village is a miniature treasure trove with café’s, restaurants and bars, many themed or owing some fame and notoriety to the role they played in John Wayne’s Quiet Man movie filmed on location here. Have your travel guide take you out over the mountains and visit Maam. As the mist lifts you view rugged beaten down Caledonian mountains that a goat may scarcely brave. Come down the other side and you’re into Connemara where you can visit the Glengowla mines near Oughterard and learn how Irish farmers cleverly made a supplementary income for themselves by mining in caves for important minerals, notably without ever having a single fatality, quite an achievement for its time.

 

County Clare

The Atlantic Ocean in its relentless fury has somehow been kind to this part of Ireland for it has shaped the beautiful Cliffs of Moher which stand tall, defiant and wonderous to the naked eye as one of Europe’s most impressive cliff-scapes. Enjoy what the locals call surf and turf, that is, seafood and steak in Ballyvaughan village. Jump into the ocean at Kilkee’s horseshoe shaped beach.  Marvel at the kids holidaying from nearby Limerick playing hurling and rugby on the beach. Venture in a bit and discover The Burren National Park, a magnificently unique and curious limestone plain that might make you feel like you were on another planet, save for the local flowers and plant-life that thrives on the fringes. If you have time left after all that make for Bunratty and tour a Castle and folkpark that explains Irish civilization and strife through the centuries. Sup a pint of your favorite tipple in Durty Nellies bar and toast your good fortune.

 

East Cork

East County Cork has more traditions than you could shake a stick at.  Enjoy visiting pottery workshops around Garryvoe and Youghal where the sound of the sea and miles of golden sandy beaches are an obvious inspiration. Dine out in Midleton, Youghal or Cobh where seafood is the speciality. Take in a festival in Youghal, it could be Queen of the Sea, the Makerel Festival or the Medieval festival. What a place for a family friendly vacation. Ireland’s second biggest Zoo is here, well Fota Wildlife Park to be correct about the title. This place is unique as the animals are roaming free in safe areas where visitors can view and walk around.  Stay in the Castlemarter Resort or the Fota Island Resort or several 4 star luxury hotels.

 

Ireland has 32 Counties each with their own nuances. These are just three on the western seaboard which is served by Shannon International Airport. Close by are two 5 Star Luxury Castle Hotels, Adare Manor and Dromoland Castle, these are often the starting point for many travelers exploring Ireland the luxury way. Why not see if Executive Hire can customize your Luxury Tours Ireland Vacation? Visit them at www.executivetoursireland.com to see their full range of customized tours Ireland vacations.

Author Bio

Mike Ryan of Executive Hire runs  Customized Tours Ireland operation from Limerick, on Ireland's western seabord. Located crucially as he is, in close proximity to Shannon Interntational Airport, and in the Mid-West with Ireland's most popular attractions and destinations on his doorstep.  Expert in delivering customized chauffeur tours Ireland wide at a luxury level, Mike constantly upgrades his all-Mercedes fleet of sedans, min-vans and mini-busses.