Ireland:
Wild Atlantic Way
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INDING ALONG THE length of the Emerald Isle, from Malin Head, the northern tip of County Donegal, to the southern culinary hotspot of Kinsale in County Cork, The Wild Atlantic Way journey is the longest fully signposted coastal driving route in the world, presenting 157 discovery points, 1,000 attractions and, with more than 2,000 activities, a huge array of potential stopping-off points. From a 10-day chauffeur-driven journey to your own bespoke itinerary, Dream Escape can craft you a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will take you off the beaten track and to the most beautiful parts of Ireland. From Cork in the South, through regions like Connemara, Galway, Clare and Kerry, to Donegal in the North, we can ensure you find the Ireland you have always imagined. Passing by towering cliffs and twisting roads, your excursions will range from helicopter flights to exclusive access to magnificent stately homes, with overnight stays in intimate and luxurious accommodation. Expect blasts of sea air, stunning views and dramatic landscapes, and some of the most remarkable places to both visit and stay imaginable castles, gardens and waterfalls by day, elegant, authentic and unique hotels, country houses and private residences by night, all hand-picked exclusively for you by the team at Dream Escape.
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If you share an appetite for the wilderness and have a willingness to step off the traditional tourist trail then you must visit the Wild Atlantic Way – a 2,500 km touring route which promises to share the secrets of Ireland’s western seascapes, traditions and laid-back lifestyle The most beautiful and celebrated part of the Emerald Isle, this is spray-in-your-face, salt-on-your-windscreen territory to rival any of the world’s great coastal trips – and to whet your appetite, here is just a small taster of some of the unforgettable highlights to expect on your magical Dream Escape journey: THE SPECTACULAR SOUTH Begin your exploration of southern Ireland with a visit to Cork, Ireland’s second largest and southernmost city with a history dating back to the 6th century. Founded on islands in an estuary, waterways circle the city centre crossed by over 20 bridges. Hilly neighbourhoods
