Longer tours of Ireland

See Ireland differently on a McKinlay Kidd self-drive tour

  • We know the special places to stay in Ireland: the small, individually owned hotels and guest houses just off the beaten track.
  • We know the special experiences: the adventurous boat trips to spot wildlife, the great country pubs that serve food all day and feature live Irish music at night.
  • We know the classic viewpoints and drives of a lifetime, and the quirky attractions, whether natural or man-made, worth making a detour for.

If you book a holiday in Ireland through McKinlay Kidd, we’ll share these secrets with you.

Take a browse through the ideas linked to the right of this page or ask us for a tailormade proposal.

Every customer receives a holiday pack including Robert’s Recommendations for what to see and do in Ireland during your holiday – Robert’s personal favourites from years of exploring. Whether you wish to drive your own car, hire a car or even leave the car behind, let McKinlay Kidd arrange an unforgettably special Irish experience for you. All holidays featured on this website are individually planned and booked to suit your requirements, subject to availability.

McKinlay Kidd longer touring holidays:

  • Discover Cork & Kerry - 6 nights exploring these beautiful but contrasting, counties in the southwest
  • Highlights of Northern Ireland - 7 nights, allowing you enough time to truly discover Northern Ireland must-see places - from castles and glorious beaches to natural wonders such the Giant's Causeway.
  • Celtic Wanderings - A unique 12 night touring holiday designed to showcase the highlights & contrasts between Scotland & Ireland. The relaxing schedule covers plenty of interest, on & off the beaten track.
  • Celtic Contrasts - 7 night, 3 centre holiday, specially designed to contrast the coastal splendour & hidden gems of Galloway with Counties Antrim & Downs. An authentic & discerning experience.
  • Coastal Explorer, Cork to Connemara -  A 10 night tour, with plenty of time to explore the dramatic coastal scenery & welcoming coastal villages of the southwest & west of Ireland.
  • Dublin & Southern Highlights - An 8 night broad introduction into some of the most famous - as well as a few equally special, but sometimes overlooked areas of the south of Ireland, from Dublin to Kerry, Clare & Galway.