Package Tour - Some people prefer a completely prearranged package tour operated by a tour company that provides coach transportation, prearranged hotels and set attractions. These packages are designed around a large group, 40+ people, and usually cater to those who can't or don't want to drive. Destination stops are limited to time, hotels are prearranged by the company, attractions are preset by the tour company. Guests pay one set price per person that includes everything.

Self-Drive - Alternatively, some people prefer to arrange thier own program. This is called "self-drive". You set your own pace, chose your own accommodations, attraction destinations, organize your own car, etc. Guests can either do everything themselves, or can hire a company such as All Ireland Travel to help with everything.

Self-drive programs allows guests a greater flexibility in travel times, lengths of stays at attractions, personal choice of accommodations, etc.

Companies like All Ireland Travel are a one-stop "self-drive " company. We not only help you organize your tour, but we also will book your rooms for you and your car. We can also book banquets, specialized tours and anything else that requires advanced bookings. See ITINERARIES, CAR HIRE, SERVICES sections.

If you would like the best of both worlds, to organize your own itinerary and accommodations but prefer to have someone else do the driving, we can organize a private driver guide for you. Drop us a note and let us know exactly what you're looking for.

If after some consideration you still decide to go with an organized tour, or if age or physical limitation prevents you from hiring a car, we recommend the CIE Tours. This company operates most of the main transportation companies in Ireland. They also offer one of the largest organized tour companies. You can access their site at CIE Tours.