7 day tour of Ireland  example itinerary

Wheelchair-Friendly 7-Day Tour of Ireland

Route: Dublin (1 night) → Galway (2 nights) → Killarney (2 nights) → Cork (1 night)

 

 

🗓️ Day 1: Arrive in Dublin – 1 Night

Pickup: From Dublin Airport or your hotel by your About Ireland Taxi Tours driver.
Overnight: Dublin

Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Options:

  • The Westbury Hotel

  • Marlin Hotel, St. Stephen’s Green

  • Dublin One Hotel

Wheelchair-Friendly Attractions:

  • Trinity College & Book of Kells

  • Guinness Storehouse

  • St. Patrick’s Cathedral

  • Dublin Castle (some areas accessible)

 

 

🗓️ Day 2: Dublin to Galway (2.5–3 hrs) – 1st Night in Galway

Depart: 9:00 AM
Lunch Stop Suggestion: Kilbeggan Distillery or Athlone Castle Café (accessible restrooms and dining)

Wheelchair-Friendly Attractions En Route:

  • Tullamore DEW Visitor Centre (accessible)

  • Clonmacnoise (partial access to visitor centre and grounds)

Arrive Galway Mid-Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Options (2 Nights):

  • The Galmont Hotel & Spa – central, elevator access, car park with lift.

  • The Hyde Hotel – central, wheelchair accessible rooms available.

  • The G Hotel & Spa – luxury, with accessible features and parking.

  • Optional Countryside Stay: Abbeyglen Castle Hotel, Clifden – wheelchair-friendly, beautiful location, call ahead to confirm accessible room.

 

 

🗓️ Day 3: Exploring Galway & Connemara

In Galway:

  • Galway City Museum (accessible)

  • Spanish Arch & Salthill Promenade

  • Corrib River Cruise (accessible options available)

Optional Afternoon Trip:
Clifden & Sky Road Drive (if staying at Abbeyglen Castle) – scenic accessible coastal route

Dinner Suggestion:

  • Galway: Ard Bia at Nimmos (accessible)

  • Clifden: Dining at Abbeyglen Castle

 

 

🗓️ Day 4: Galway to Killarney (3.5–4 hrs) – 1st Night in Killarney

Depart: 9:00 AM
Lunch Stop: Adare Village (accessible cafes and level footpaths)

Wheelchair-Friendly Sights En Route:

  • Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (visitor centre and some accessible paths)

Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Options in Killarney (2 Nights):

  • The Lake Hotel, Killarney – 2 fully accessible bedrooms with roll-in showers, grab bars, lakeside views

  • The Brehon Hotel & Spa

  • Scotts Hotel

  • Muckross Park Hotel & Spa

 

 

🗓️ Day 5: Explore Killarney National Park

Wheelchair-Friendly Attractions:

  • Muckross House & Gardens – paved paths, accessible tours (with notice)

  • Ross Castle – accessible exterior and lake views

  • Killarney House & Gardens – accessible visitor centre and gardens

  • Scenic Drives – Ladies View, Torc Waterfall (from car)

Lunch Suggestion:

  • The Lake Hotel Restaurant – fully accessible with excellent food

  • Muckross Garden Restaurant – relaxed and accessible

 

 

🗓️ Day 6: Killarney to Cork (1.5–2 hrs) – 1 Night in Cork

Depart: 9:00 AM
Optional Stop: Kinsale – accessible harbour town with shops and dining

Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Options in Cork:

  • The River Lee Hotel

  • The Address Cork

  • Maldron Hotel Shandon

  • The Dean Cork

Wheelchair-Friendly Attractions:

  • St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral

  • Cork City walking tour (mostly flat)

  • Cork Public Museum (accessible)

  • The English Market
  • University Collage Cork
  • The Cork butter Museum
  • Nano Nagle place
  • Danny Linehan's sweet shop

  • Blarney Castle Gardens (partial access)

 

 

🗓️ Day 7: Departure from Cork or Return to Dublin (3 hrs)

Options:

  • Direct transfer Return drive to Dublin (allow 3–4 hours with comfort stops)

  • Transfer tour via 

 

 

🛌 This is your holiday; please relax and enjoy your time with your About Ireland Taxi Tours Driver