Discover the beautiful gardens, coastal landscapes, aviation heritage and historic charm of County Clare and County Limerick on a private day tour from Doonbeg to Adare.
Your day begins with a 9:30 am pickup from your hotel in Doonbeg, followed by a visit to the beautiful Vandeleur Walled Gardens in Kilrush. Explore these historic gardens and enjoy a peaceful start to the day before continuing towards the Shannon Estuary.
Cross the Shannon Estuary by car ferry from Killimer to Tarbert, enjoying views across the water as you make your way into County Kerry and onwards towards County Limerick.
Continue with a scenic drive to Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, where you can discover the fascinating story of the flying boats that once crossed the Atlantic and the important role Foynes played in early transatlantic aviation.
From Foynes, continue towards Adare, with opportunities to stop along the way for photographs and to enjoy the beautiful countryside and Shannon Estuary landscapes.
Arrive at Adare Manor, where you'll have time to walk through the magnificent grounds before continuing into the historic village of Adare. Enjoy afternoon tea at Adare Manor, followed by a leisurely stroll through the village, famous for its thatched cottages, historic buildings and picturesque streets.
5:00 pm — Depart Adare for your return journey to Doonbeg.
9:30 am — Pickup from your hotel in Doonbeg
Morning — Visit the beautiful Vandeleur Walled Gardens in Kilrush
— Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbert and enjoy the scenic crossing of the Shannon Estuary
Afternoon — Scenic drive to Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, with photo stops along the way
— Visit Adare Manor, walk through the grounds and enjoy afternoon tea
— Stroll through the historic village of Adare
5:00 pm — Arrival back at doonbeg
Leave Doonbeg behind and travel south towards the historic town of Kilrush, where you'll visit the beautiful Vandeleur Walled Gardens.
Set within the grounds of the former Vandeleur Estate, the gardens provide a peaceful and colourful introduction to the day's journey. Explore the restored Victorian walled garden, with its landscaped paths, flowers, plants and historic character.
The gardens are part of the Kilrush Estate and offer an opportunity to discover the area's heritage while enjoying a relaxed walk through one of west Clare's most beautiful historic garden settings.
Continue from Kilrush towards Killimer, where you'll board the car ferry for the scenic crossing of the Shannon Estuary to Tarbert.
The ferry journey provides a wonderful change of pace, with views across Ireland's longest river estuary and the surrounding coastline. Keep an eye out for wildlife and enjoy the fresh air as you cross the water.
The crossing also allows you to travel directly from County Clare into County Kerry before continuing east towards Foynes and Adare.
Your next stop is the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, where you'll discover the fascinating history of early transatlantic aviation.
Foynes played an important role during the golden age of flying boats, when aircraft crossed the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and North America. The museum brings this remarkable period of aviation history to life and provides an insight into the people, aircraft and technology that connected Ireland with the wider world.
The museum is also associated with the origins of Irish coffee, making it an interesting stop for both aviation enthusiasts and visitors interested in Irish history and culture.
Arrive at the magnificent Adare Manor, one of Ireland's most celebrated country estates.
Take time to walk around the grounds and appreciate the architecture, gardens and landscaped estate surrounding the manor. The setting provides a wonderful opportunity to slow down and enjoy one of Ireland's most distinctive historic properties.
Following your walk, enjoy afternoon tea at Adare Manor, providing a relaxed and elegant experience in one of Ireland's finest country house settings.
After afternoon tea, take a leisurely stroll through Adare village, one of Ireland's most picturesque historic villages.
Adare is famous for its distinctive thatched cottages, medieval heritage, historic churches and attractive village streets. There is time to wander at your own pace, take photographs and enjoy the atmosphere of this charming Limerick village.
The combination of the manor grounds and the village itself makes Adare a fitting final destination for the day.
After exploring Adare, we'll begin the journey back to Doonbeg.
Arrival back at your hotel is approximately 5:00 pm.
A private tour gives you the freedom to experience the Shannon Estuary, Foynes and Adare at a relaxed pace, with the flexibility to stop for photographs and spend more time at the places that interest you most.
The day combines beautiful gardens, a scenic ferry crossing, aviation history, countryside drives, fine dining and historic village charm.
From the peaceful Vandeleur Walled Gardens and the Shannon Estuary crossing to the fascinating history of Foynes and the elegance of Adare Manor, this tour offers a varied experience of western Ireland beyond the usual tourist routes.
It is an ideal private day tour from Doonbeg for visitors who want to combine scenery, history, culture and a special afternoon experience at Adare Manor.
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Every itinerary is personalised to your interests, pace and travel style.
Yes. This is a private driver-guided day tour, allowing you to travel comfortably from Doonbeg to Adare with your own private driver-guide. Your guide will share local history, stories and information about the places you visit throughout the day.
The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Doonbeg at approximately 9:30 am and finishes with your return journey to Doonbeg. The day is planned to allow you to enjoy the attractions along the route without feeling rushed.
Yes. The itinerary includes the Shannon Estuary car ferry from Killimer to Tarbert. This scenic crossing is part of the journey and provides beautiful views across the estuary as you travel between County Clare and County Kerry.
Yes. As a private tour, the itinerary can be adapted around your group's interests, pace and travel needs. There is flexibility for photographs, additional time at attractions and adjustments to the day's schedule where possible.
The itinerary allows time for afternoon tea at Adare Manor, subject to availability and advance reservation. You'll also have time to walk through the manor grounds before enjoying a leisurely stroll through the historic village of Adare.
Discover the history, heritage and local character of County Clare on a private day tour from Doonbeg.
