Ireland: 8-Day Food & Drink Self-Drive Tour
This eight-day self-drive journey follows Ireland through the people and places behind its food and drink. Blend a miniature whiskey in Dublin, taste locally made ice cream in Cork, hear the story of Irish coffee at Foynes and meet the craft of salmon smoking in the Burren. A final Guinness Storehouse visit brings the route back to Dublin. Between the included tastings, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Cork, Kinsale and Clare offer plenty of room for markets, producers and restaurants chosen independently.
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This eight-day self-drive journey follows Ireland through the people and places behind its food and drink. Blend a miniature whiskey in Dublin, taste locally made ice cream in Cork, hear the story of Irish coffee at Foynes and meet the craft of salmon smoking in the Burren. A final Guinness Storehouse visit brings the route back to Dublin. Between the included tastings, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Cork, Kinsale and Clare offer plenty of room for markets, producers and restaurants chosen independently.
Tour Highlights
Why book with us
Clear arrangements and practical support from planning through to travel.
Enough structure to make the trip easy, with room to experience it your way.
Thoughtful hotels, experiences and routes chosen to create a better journey.
Itinerary
Dublin and Irish whiskey
Arrive in Dublin and join the included Irish Whiskey Museum experience at the confirmed time. Learn about the spirit's history, taste a selection and create a miniature blend to take away before an independent evening in the city.
Kilkenny to Tipperary
Travel through medieval Kilkenny towards County Tipperary. Craft shops, a brewery visit or a farmhouse-cheese stop can be added independently; only services shown on the confirmed voucher are included.
Tipperary to Cork
Continue south via Fethard, the Rock of Cashel or Midleton according to your interests. These visits are suggested rather than included. Arrive in County Cork for a two-night stay.
Cork and Kinsale
Explore Cork's English Market and Shandon area, then enjoy the included Murphy's Ice Cream tasting. Continue independently to Kinsale for harbour streets and a strong local dining scene.
Adare, Foynes and Irish coffee
Travel towards Limerick and Clare, pausing in Adare if time allows. At Foynes, visit the Flying Boat & Maritime Museum and enjoy an included Irish coffee where the drink's story began.
The Burren Smokehouse
Discover the Burren and join the included smokehouse tour with a tasting of smoked salmon. Bunratty Castle or the Cliffs of Moher can be visited independently if timings allow.
Return to Dublin and Guinness
Drive back towards Dublin through the Burren and Irish Midlands. Visit the Guinness Storehouse with included admission, then spend your final evening in the city.
Departure
Continue to Dublin Airport for departure, allowing time for any separately arranged vehicle return.
Clarity before you travel.
Accommodation
Seven nights are divided between Dublin, Tipperary/Clonmel, County Cork and Limerick/Clare, with both hotel and B&B categories offered. Breakfast is included. Example properties are not guaranteed; accommodation can be within approximately 25 miles/40 kilometres of the stated area. B&B bathrooms are private but may not be en suite.
Transport
Transport and getting around
This is an independent self-drive tour. Vehicle hire is not listed as included and must be arranged or confirmed separately. Included tastings operate at fixed venues, so driving and alcohol consumption must be planned responsibly.
Important Information
Before you book
- The Irish Whiskey Museum and Guinness Storehouse visits may be placed on either Dublin stay according to availability.
- The PDF suggests several producers and attractions that are not included; keep them visually and verbally separate from confirmed services.
- Dietary requirements and non-alcoholic alternatives must be requested before booking and remain subject to supplier confirmation.
- A designated driver must follow local drink-driving law; tastings can require non-alcoholic alternatives.
Included & Not Included
Included
- 7 nights' accommodation in the booked hotel or B&B category
- Breakfast each morning
- Irish Whiskey Museum tour and tasting, including a miniature personal blend
- Two scoops at Murphy's Ice Cream in Cork
- Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum admission with Irish coffee
- Burren Smokehouse tour and smoked-salmon tasting
- Guinness Storehouse admission
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