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Best of Ireland & Scotland
Start in Edinburgh and make your way through Inverness and Glasgow before departing for Kilkenny, Killarney, Galway and Dublin on this 16-day Ireland & Scotland tour.
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After driving in Ireland for a couple days you begin to feel like an expert. “It’s not that difficult to drive on the left,” you think. “The roads aren’t really that narrow.”
And then you visit Connemara.
The first time you drive the Sky Road in Clifden, Connemara, in the far west of County Galway, you’ll certainly feel like you could drive right off the edge of Ireland and into the Atlantic.
View from the Sky Road, Clifden, Connemara
Photo Credit : Jody Halsted
Rising from Clifden, the unofficial capital of Connemara, the Sky Road is popular with walkers, cyclists, self driving tours of Ireland, and large tour buses. At times the road seems barely wide enough for a single small car before it widens considerably, allowing room to pull to the side and enjoy the majestic view.
Portions of the Sky Road are ‘white knuckle’ driving with only small stones as barrier to what seems to be a drop from the edge of Ireland.
A few tips for driving the Sky Road:
While driving in Ireland may seem intimidating at first, you will become used to it quickly and be driving the narrow, hedgerow lined roads with ease in no time!
Start in Edinburgh and make your way through Inverness and Glasgow before departing for Kilkenny, Killarney, Galway and Dublin on this 16-day Ireland & Scotland tour.
This epic itinerary takes you through three fascinating countries: Ireland, Scotland and England. All the main highlights are included, from uncovering your Irish ancestry and embarking on a river cruise in London to visiting Scotland’s stunning Isle of Skye. And did we mention the castles at every stop?
Experience the best of Ireland during this private-driver tour, perfect for the whole family. Visit wild, craggy coastlines, ancient castles and charming towns. During this two-week adventure, you’ll discover the true essence of the Emerald Isle.
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