Emerald Hoon with Dettaglio
Another fantastic driving tour with PH and Dettaglio
This tour takes in the Circuit of Ireland Rally route, the third oldest road rally in the world. The rally inspired generations of local drivers and feted talents such as Roger Clark, who won the 1970 rally in an Escort RS1600.
The tour runs from Saturday 24 May to Friday 30 May 2014 (inclusive).
Our first night is at the Athenaeum House Hotel overlooking the River Suir estuary. In the evening, members will eat dinner together in the hotel or have the option of wandering into nearby Waterford to find something to eat and drink.
On the second day we will depart from Waterford, making our way west towards Cork before heading out to the spectacular west coast. Passing Kinsale and Clonakilty we then head up towards Bantry and into Kerry. Our destination is the wonderful Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa on the edge of Killarney and overlooking Killarney Lakes.
Day four will see us departing Galway, travelling north through the Connemara National Park along Ireland's west coast. Driving through the Ballycroy National Park, we then head to Ballina. Our destination is the wonderful four-star Ice House Hotel located just outside Ballina on the River Moy estuary.
On day five we will drive along the west coast of Ireland where it meets the Atlantic Ocean passing Sligo, Donegal and Dunfanaghy. Our route encompasses part of the Glenveagh National Park before passing Letterkenny into Northern Ireland.
The sixth day we will drive to the Giant's Causeway - we recommend you set aside a minimum of one to two hours for your visit to include the world-famous basalt columns and the Shepherd's Steps. Continuing up along the Northern Irish coast, our route incorporates the beautiful 'Atlantic Drive' which, on a clear day, offers a spectacular view of Scotland. From Larne, our route takes us directly to Dublin. Our destination is Croke Park Hotel - a fabulous four-star hotel located to the north of the city.
On the final day after breakfast, we depart the hotel at 12.00pm for our return ferry from Dun Laoghaire Port at 1 pm. Our expected arrival time into Holyhead Port is 5 pm.
What's included:
- Six nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a range of good quality hotels.
- Overnight parking charges (where applicable).
- Printed route book including a full itinerary, overview driving directions and places to visit.
- Complimentary use of a satellite navigation machine pre-loaded with all routes, hotels and points of interest.
- Professional guide.
- The presence of a qualified mechanic.
- Support vehicle for transporting luggage and spare parts (limited availability).
- Access to the Spa facilities provided at each hotel (where applicable).
- VAT and all local taxes.
Prices
£995 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room in one car
Single supplement of £800 assuming 1 person in a double room in one car.
We're sure that you will agree that this represents amazing value for money for what will be a great week of driving around Ireland and staying in some lovely hotels with like minded PH'ers.
For more information, please contact nick@dettaglio.co.uk or call Dettaglio on 01622 843805
Standard Terms & Conditions apply.
We look forward to seeing see you there.
Just one word of warning though, some of the roads here are very poorly surfaced so expect mid corner bumps etc..., would hate to read here that someone damaged a nice supercar when I had the chance to warn them. Caution until you get used to it lads and enjoy
Just as a point of accuracy:
"Continuing up along the Northern Irish coast, our route incorporates the beautiful 'Atlantic Drive' which, on a clear day, offers a spectacular view of Scotland."
Atlantic drive is in Co. Donegal with views of nothing but sea, next stop America. I think the road you are probably talking about is Torr Head, which is one of the best rally stages in the whole country.
Just as a point of accuracy:
"Continuing up along the Northern Irish coast, our route incorporates the beautiful 'Atlantic Drive' which, on a clear day, offers a spectacular view of Scotland."
Atlantic drive is in Co. Donegal with views of nothing but sea, next stop America. I think the road you are probably talking about is Torr Head, which is one of the best rally stages in the whole country.
The North Coast road really is a belter though it's better on the way up than down
Pity this doesn't incorporate a trip through the Mournes. Roads are epic
Must keep an eye out.
I did leave county Wicklow in 1985 so it could be memory playing tricks.
What happened to the Petrolhead Nirvana tours?
Not disputing that they're probably good and well organised, which of course is a lot of work, however, £1800 each or £2000 for two people is sodding pricey
That was until I saw the price… my jaw nearly hit the keyboard! According the article above for me and the wife it would cost £1990 plus ferry crossings from Holyhead (a £354 return trip), and obviously plus lunch, dinner and petrol.
With the article as inspiration I thought I’d check to see how much it would cost to book the hotels on booking.com, and to be honest I’m a bit shocked… all these prices include breakfast. The Lisloughrey is fully booked but it still gives you the price.
1st Night: 24/05 Athenaeum House Hotel £83.00
2nd Night: 25/05 Aghadoe Heights Hotel £158.00
3rd Night: 26/05 Lisloughrey Lodge Hotel £133.14 fully booked
4th Night: 27/05 Ice House Hotel £71.00
5th Night: 28/05 No hotel listed £???.??
6th Night: 29/05 Croke Park Hotel £105.00
TOTAL B&B COST £550.14
(plus the unknown hotel ~£100? So a total of £650.14
Correct me if I am wrong but are they seriously charging £1340 for…
Overnight parking charges.
Printed out driving directions.
A satnav with the itn file loaded on it.
And a ‘professional’ guide with a mechanic in a car that can take your bags if need be.
Is it April 1st already?
(obviously them prices on booking.com are going to go up, but they were correct at the time this article was released).
£1,800?!
I'm taking my family to Lake Como in the middle of summer for less than that! Including return flights to Munich, hiring a 5-series BMW estate for the week, 3-bed apartment with pool and a week of food!
I love Ireland, but not for £300 per day plus expenses and getting there!
Maybe they meant $1800 and the '£' is a typo?
my wife is from that neck of the woods. I'll never forget the day I discovered that stretch of road, I crested the hill just before that and that view was in front of me, my jaw nearly hit the floor, awesome place, keep an eye out for tourists and sheep These tours are very popular so value is obviously seen in them. If you don't see the value then don't go, please don't post on the thread complaining. As I said, if you think it's expensive, don't go.
Thank you
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